Sunny Slope Lodge was the perfect place for our family trip to Yellowstone! The lodge is quite comfortable and was large enough for all 10 of us. We enjoyed the rustic architecture and appreciated the recycling of materials in the construction. After hot (and crowded) days in Yellowstone, we especially welcomed the calm and quiet and airiness, the green and lower temperatures at the house. And we loved that we could look across to the Park, with views of Mammoth Hot Springs, Electric Peak, and Bunsen Peak. The window seat got a lot of use!
Lisa is a great host: very helpful and welcoming and responding quickly to questions or concerns!
The lodge is very convenient to Yellowstone – only 10-15 mins. to the North entrance (which is not as crowded as the West entrance). The drive into Gardiner is mostly on a dirt road, but apart from some (inevitable) washboard, the road is quite good. From Gardiner, it is only 5 miles to Mammoth Hot Springs. Being close to Gardiner meant that we were also close to whitewater rafting/floating tours, pizza, the Gardiner Market, etc.
We have many happy memories of children playing in the yard, the horses next door, family dinners around the large table, sitting on the deck, both cooks and non-cooks gathering round the open kitchen. We would love to stay here again!