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A great family property! Not suitable for construction crews.

A great family property! Not suitable for construction crews.

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Overview of A great family property! Not suitable for construction crews.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Afton, WY
  • Popular LocationThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints7 min walk
  • Popular LocationStar Valley Medical Center18 min walk
  • Popular LocationPeriodic Spring18 min drive
  • AirportJackson Hole, WY (JAC)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A great family property! Not suitable for construction crews.

Take in views of towering mountains, have breakfast on the patio, hike to a geyser, or cozy up by the sandstone fireplace in this mid-century modern home. Family friendly. Convenient to gas, groceries & nature. 79 miles to Jackson.

The main floor has a master bedroom with a queen bed and en suite bath (shower), a second bedroom with a queen bed, a third bedroom with two twin beds, a main bath with tub/shower, a half bath, living room, fireplace, kitchen, and dining room, and laundry room. The living room has spectacular mountain views, while the kitchen has sweeping views of the valley. A patio off the dining room with a table, benches, and plenty of additional seating is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The basement has a family room with ping pong, sofas for lounging and reading, a play area for the kids, and a fourth bedroom with a queen bed.

This year we updated the house with all new mattresses and bedding for every bed, new linens, and new bedroom carpet. The main bath has new tile and the charming original tile in all bathrooms was restored.

The backyard has large portable outdoor grill and fire pit, perfect for roasting marshmallows. Croquet and bacci ball sets also.

The kitchen has a stove, double oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, blender, crockpot, electric frying pan, waffle iron, cutting boards, plates, dishes, flatware, glasses, pots, pans, basic cooking utensils.

Bathroom appliances two brush-type curling irons and one hair dryer.

Linens are provided.

Guests love the piano in the living room.

Ping pong table, various board games, toys in the basement.

Things to Do in Star Valley:
Hike to the world's largest cold water geyser. This beautiful waterfall turns on and off every few minutes. This is close, beautiful and easy hike.

Golf on the beautiful golf course designed by Johnny Miller on the highway south of Afton.

There is great fishing in Star Valley! There are sporting goods stores on Main Street that can sell you a license and tell you where the fish are biting and what kind of flies or bait to use.

Mountain biking, tubing on the Salt River, and kayaking are popular.

National Forest picnic sites are available up Swift Creek Canyon and at Allred Flat. Swift Creek Park in town also has picnic facilities.

The mountain pass at the south end of the valley has great hiking in the summer and snowmobiling and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. You can even get a permit to cut your own Christmas tree in the National Forest on top of the mountain pass.

Great skiing just 70 miles north in Jackson.
Between Afton and Jackson, the Snake River provides world-class rapids for rafting or canoeing.

Yellowstone National Park is 125 miles north. Star Valley makes a great base for exploring the park away from the crowds.

There are elk and bird refuges 30 miles north in Alpine.

Parks and playgrounds within walking distance from the house.

Be sure to check out the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce website before you come. Wonderful pictures and the latest information on activities.

We provide internet service, satellite TV, and DVD player. Cell phone service is available, depending upon your provider.

No pets, alcohol, or tobacco allowed on the property.

Property manager

Susan Cheney

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No alcohol or tobacco allowed on the property, inside or outside
Please remove shoes in the home, as it is entirely carpeted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Cedar Creek Golf Course and Aspen Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bridger Teton National Forest and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Afton, WY

What's nearby

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 7 min walk
  • Bridger Teton National Forest - 12 min walk
  • Star Valley Medical Center - 18 min walk
  • Salt River Range - 3 min drive
  • Periodic Spring - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King - 18 min walk
  • Colters Lodge Bar & Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • Subway - 3 min drive
  • Rocky Mountain Seafood - 13 min walk
  • Stellas 467 Dough Box - 12 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large house near Jackson
Great house and location for a larger group. Susan was a terrific host. Afton is a beautiful area and also close to Jackson.
Stayed 68 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Quaint
Our stay could not have been more comfortable or quaint. Susan was absolutely wonderful to work with and the house is lovely!!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great place to stay very clean with all the comfort's of home.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family home
Wonderful space and great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Khadra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovingly kept in original condition
You can tell that this property was lovely built and has been just as lovely kept. It had everything that we needed. We stayed for a week and used mostly as a place to sleep since our family has outgrown grandma's house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Susan Cheney

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I grew up in this beautiful home, and we were thrilled to be able to purchase it from the family trust after our parents passed away. We love spending time here with our family whenever we can get away.

Why they chose this property

My parents, a pharmacist and a nurse, built this beautiful home in 1960. It has many original and charming features, including a cozy fireplace and built-in cabinetry in each room. Our family has made cherished memories here and we know your family will too!

What makes this property unique

This spacious home has plenty of room to spread out and relax. In the winter, you will enjoy watching your own private herd of deer! One renter wrote, 'We stayed at Star of the Valley for a week last summer. The home was so welcoming. It was beautifully furnished and comfortable. Our favorite thing was the portable fire pit. Each evening we talked and roasted marshmallows and had the camp fire feeling without the camping. There were games to play, movies to watch, and a big grassy backyard to play croquet in. Our little boys liked the play tent and the teenagers loved the ping pong table. We all enjoyed eating our meals outside on the patio. We loved singing around the piano in the living room. With an early start, the home was close enough to visit Jackson Hole and return in the evening.We also enjoyed the hike to the intermittent spring right in Afton. It was very lush and cool. Our family can't wait to stay there again. We had such a great time!' Elizabeth Guertler, Sandy, UT

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