Starting off with all of the positives. The property was super clean and the views are spectacular with access down to the Madison River. Close to Wade/Cliff Lake, West Yellowstone or Ennis. The beds and bedding were super comfortable.
The negatives are, I didn’t have great communication with the host even when I asked a question two weeks before we checked in and a question about how to use the fireplace, which is the primary heating source for the main living area. The house is very cold (64 degrees) because it does not have a central heating system. Each bedroom and bathroom has its own separate in wall heaters but the kitchen, dining and living are heated by the electric fireplace, which there are no instructions and when I requested information I never heard back. There was a renter staying above us who was very nice, but you could hear every step he made in the unit so that’s something to be aware of. I read all the reviews and was aware of the hot water issues. We made sure not to run two showers at the same time or any other water in the house, and we still would have bouts of cold water in the middle of a shower. No one took showers longer than five minutes just to make sure all 6 of us had an opportunity for warm water. The path down to the second level is dirt and rocky definitely something that you would need to be aware of if you’re unstable or elderly. There’s no Wi-Fi so don’t plan to watch the TV. The house is for sale so that might factor in..