Debbie the owner made this such a memorable experience . Such a comfortable cabin to rest in after…read morea long day adventuring . Our family plans on coming back to visit next time we go to Yellowstone .

I cannot say enough great things about this lodge. They offer comfy and cozy, pet-friendly cabins…read moreranging from single bed rooms to large, family style beds and bunks. My mother and I have stayed here a handful of times and it has always been a pleasant experience. They go above and beyond for their guests and I look forward to visiting them again. We happened upon them by accident while we drove from California to Minnesota. My mother promised I could go horseback riding in Yellowstone, but everything was booked. As we left the park, we found Elephant Head 14 miles east of the entrance. They offered luxurious accommodations, home-cooked meals and trail rides. We ended up staying a couple nights. The second time we passed by we were able to snag a great deal on top of our AAA discount and wound up booking a room for two nights and then extended it another two nights. This trend continued a couple more times over the years and I've come to the conclusion that I either need to get a great job that will allow me the time and money to return or I need to apply for a summer job with them.

If you want entry level Sysco-style food, then this is the place for you. Hardly any meat on my…read moreReuben sandwich. My wife's burger was very basic. The fries had been the highlight of the meal. Staff seemed friendly enough; but lacking in overall service. Place was not busy at all, yet they sat a couple right beside us (practically bumping elbows with them). The dining area is rather large and this seemed rather odd considering it was empty. Won't be back...

We hit up this place for breakfast on our way into Yellowstone. We were seated right away after…read morewalking through a gift shop with beautiful souvenirs. The staff was friendly and the portions were large. The food was good. It's a good spot to hit if you don't want to pay higher prices inside the park.

This review addresses the Trail Shop Restaurant which is part of the Trail Shop Inn. A HIDDEN GEM!…read more The restaurant itself is located in a vintage log-cabin structure with nice views and wonderful rustic atmosphere. The restaurant has more classic amenities than ANY restaurant in Cody -- nowhere else will you find cloth napkins. Inside dining is in several Western rustic rooms, and outside dining is on a rustic deck, but the hidden gem is the food. A fairly good-sized menu with everything from steaks to hamburgers, and several fish items (where else will you find rainbow trout on the menu in this area? Nowhere! And Wyoming is known for trout fishing!). Everything we tried on our first visit was outstanding, excellent quality and taste, and very reasonable prices. A good wine list and desserts which vary with the chef's whimsy. We enjoyed the FINEST BREAD PUDDING ever experienced, made fresh with a wonderful crunch. On a second visit two days later, steaks were done exactly as ordered, and desserts were very good! The restaurant is open for dinner from 5-9 7 days a week. Even if you are staying in Cody, it is well worth driving about 20 miles to the very edge of the forest (you will be traveling on the North Fork highway, recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the country) to enjoy both atmosphere and food.

PSA: NO wifi and very poor cell signal. If you're fine with that and just looking to connect with…read morenature, you'll be fine here. **PRICING** It's about $200+ a night to stay in half of a cute log cabin resting in the valley of Cody. Gorgeous mountain and river views. Cozy cabin interior with cowboy-esque decor. **BREAKFAST** Don't expect hot breakfast. They provide oranges, packaged cookies and muffins, and small cans of apple juice in the fridge. Didn't receive any breakfast bowls that another yelper mentioned, but I expect that the breakfast items change depending on what they have. **CABIN INTERIOR** A simple log cabin. They didn't finish the wood as nicely as they could've - the wood cracks were caulk sealed, but I would've thought they'd try to paint or color the white to better match the cozy wood theme. No AC, but they do provide small floor fans. Bathroom is clean. Beds looked clean, but I unfortunately woke up to some very itchy legs. Don't think they were bedbugs necessarily, but I'd suggest wearing long pants to bed maybe... **CABIN EXTERIOR** The cabins are on the bottom side of the slope coming down from the main road. There's a lovely mountain and river view on the opposite side and lots of thick, tall grass. Perfect for those looking to connect more with nature.

Great location if you are wanting to see Yellowstone National Park and also the surround area's…read morelike Grand Tetons and Cody, Wyoming. My husband and I found this quaint spot and fell in love with the owner John Hamilton and his dog Chico. The place was immaculate and had everything we needed for our getaway. The views are second to none and we spent a few evenings in Cody going to dinner and taking in their nightly rodeo. We will be definitely be coming back for our next anniversary.

My wife and I spent a week at Crossed Sabres Ranch in Mid- August (2025) which was one of their…read more"adult" weeks (no children). We evaluated over 100 ranches and determined that we were interested in a full service guest ranch close to Yellowstone National Park. We then narrowed our list down to three and Crossed Sabres came out on top. Our phone conversation with Owner Kenny Long sealed the decision for us. Our trip was everything we had hoped it would be and more. We rode horses into the surrounding Absoroka Mountains every day, we did a full day tour of Yellowstone, we learned how to fly fish and how to squared dance, we shot skeet, and I white-water rafted. We even traveled into Cody one evening for the rodeo. All of that was awesome. But it was the people who made it special. Kenny, Laura, and Garrett Long do a great job with their ranch and they have a wonderful crew of wranglers and staff that made our stay so enjoyable. The food and the service was top notch. The other guests were amazing and we made some great friends. It was without a doubt one of our best vacations ever! We highly recommend Crossed Sabres Ranch!!!

Magnificent week. Kenny and Laura were excellent hosts. We met some lovely people, rode our…read morepersonal assigned horses for the week to our heart's content, tried fly fishing for the first time which was unbelievably cool, ate very well all week and had comfortable sleeping accommodations. What sets this ranch apart from others I have been to Is the variety of activities available both on the ranch and off . We loved the all inclusive nature of unlimited horse back riding, fly fishing . BB gun shooting , hiking , and down time just playing games ( fooseball , Pool, chess etc) at the ranch. We equally enjoyed all the included outings off site - the full day trip to Yellowstone, an afternoon of white water rafting, rodeo in Cody. Loved the variety of riding trails and customization of each ride to each riders level. Ranch is small enough that our kids could explore and meander about with little supervision. The independence they were given at the ranch can't be duplicated in our big urban city and was a priceless experience for them to have. Amazingly refreshing for the whole family to be in a place where there is no cell / internet service ( except for in an emergency situation - it's available in the lodge but none of the guests seemed to use it ). We unplugged and bonded, read, relaxed, took part in everything and enjoyed our week at the ranch immensely. Tips: bring a warm parka jacket ( was cold even mid June), despite the forecast saying it was a high of 70, most days felt very cold in the mornings warming up by late afternoon, bring a raincoat, bring a long sleeve swim shirt and or other fast drying clothes for the rafting trip ( you will get wet). Bring a cute western outfit or 2 for the square dance night and final dinner. Come with a good, down to earth attitude ( this isn't the four seasons) and be ready to mingle- this is a very social place. Be aware the overall staff employed is young and inexperienced and green ( many 18-20 years old) so you might not have a typical 5 star service experience at all time. For the most part though. the staff was kind and friendly and accommodating. Additional shout outs to Jayden ( aka skippy) who DOES provide a five star service experience with every interaction and Garett who my kids loved playing pool and bags with and Mary whose food was consistently very good. Overall, a big 5 star experience and memories made that will last a lifetime for us and our children. Highly recommend!!!

I found the Double Diamond X Ranch when searching for a fly fishing guide service for when we were…read morein Cody. I called them and worked with Jenine to book a 4 hour fishing trip. Their rates for a guided 4 hour trip was well in the range for guided trip. I was very happy with our guide as well. He was very patient and worked the River very thoroughly. He also showed my wife how to cast. We had our 3 children with us and they had a great time exploring the river bank and looking at all of the elk and dear tracks. The River was also a private section, and we had more tha a mile of undisturbed fishing. We caught around 10 fish with a nice 14" cutthroat as the prime catch. I would highly suggest the Double Diamond for a single or family fishing adventure. It did take about 45 minutes to get their from Cody, but the drive was picturesque.

I went on a 2-hour horseback ride through foothills and pine forest at the Double Diamond X Ranch…read morewith Phillip as our guide. I'm very unfamiliar with Wyoming, but the scenic sights overlooking the South Fork Valley were breathtaking every step of the way. Our guide introduced us to flora of region sharing their homeopathic uses and spoke of the remote wilderness within the Thorofare beyond the mountains in their backyard. Despite being late in the season nearing Mid-September when rides start to become unavailable in the region, the hosts were incredibly accommodating and cordial. We were able to make our reservation earlier that same day. My only regret was not scheduling more time to dine, drink, and explore the South Fork from the quaint and peaceful Double Diamond X Ranch. During my next visit to Wyoming, this Ranch will be high on my list of places to visit.

This is the best hotel I have ever stayed at. The rooms are so cute, clean and well maintained…read more This place seems to be very new. We stayed in the cabins which seep 2 and they had clean towels in there and an AC fans, and personal lights above each bed. I slept the best I have in awhile. They also have a massage chair in the shower room that is awesome and you can use for free. Highly recommend for a get away or if you're on your way to yellow stone, only con: bring bug spray! Lots of mosquitoes!

This was the best night of our two week road trip from Florida and I wish we could have stayed one…read moremore night. It exceeded all expectations. It was better than any hotel we stayed in in 2 weeks, (if you enjoy the outdoors) The location is so beautiful right on a stream, our teepee was spacious and comfortable with a really comfortable bed. Common bathroom was clean and big. Owner/manager very friendly and accommodating. You have everything you need here. We made a trip to Walmart in Cody to get dinner to cook, and took advantage of being in a camping setting, set up a little grill by our teepee, and roasted marshmallows. We can't wait to come back one day.