Mammoth Hot Springs Cabins
These cabins are a great place to stay while visiting Yellowstone...as long as you know what to expect. First of all, there are no Phones or TV's. But most of the lodgings inside the park don't have them either, so it's not a big deal. Second, there's no air conditioning. Most of the time it's not necessary anyway, since Mammoth is at an elevation of 6200 feet. Even on warm summer days, the nights cool off comfortably. Third, even though these are cabins, they aren't exactly rural and out in the wilderness. The cabins are located directly behind the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and are clustered closely together. In fact, many of them are "duplex" cabins. Most of the units are right on the road that loops through the complex, and parking is very unorganized.
But that said, if you are OK with these things, I highly recommend staying here. The cabins themselves are comfortable and decent sized. They all have a front porch with 2 chairs. Most have private baths, but be aware that some do not, and use a separate building. The best thing about these cabins, however is that they are located at Mammoth. I think Mammoth is the nicest part of the park. It's not nearly as hectic as the Old Faithful area. There are a lot of things within an easy walk...Fort Yellowstone and the Hot Springs for example. Plus, the lawns and grassy areas are the best place in the park to regularly see wildlife. We spent 4 nights at these cabins, and saw Elk grazing in various locations around the village every day.
One other advantage to Mammoth is that it is only 5 miles from Gardiner, if you need to get groceries, or want a nice selection of restaurants. So, overall, as long as you're aware of the limitations, these cabins are a fine base for exploring Yellowstone.
Unique Quality: Nice comfortable cabins...great Mammoth Hot Springs location
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