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Aaah. the Beautiful Big Horns, Yellowstone and Devil's Tower

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Front view with Poppies
Entrance to the Waldorf A' Story Guest Haus
Exterior
Living Room with Queen sized Sofa Bed
Comfy Recliners

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Story, WY
  • Sheridan Story Branch Library
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Story Hatchery and Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wagon Box Battle Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sheridan, WY (SHR-Sheridan County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Aaah. the Beautiful Big Horns, Yellowstone and Devil's Tower

Hello Future Renters!

Welcome to Waldorf A Story Guest Haus. In an effort to answer guest's FAQs and facilitate easier shopping and online bookability for you, we have crafted this first paragraph to our description so you may find the answers you need quickly and enable you to have confidence to book online now.

FAQ 1: Is this house available for my dates?

Answer: This property is managed by a professional software that keeps calendars up-to-date, in real time, as bookings occur across all of our advertising platforms. If the calendar you are viewing says it is open for your dates, than it is accurate!

FAQ 2: How much will my stay cost?

Answer: Our professional software keeps our prices accurate at all times. If you would like to see a quote, simply put in your dates on the website you are viewing and it will present you with an accurate quote.

NOTES $50 + tax pet fee.

FAQ 3: What are the bed / bath layouts in this home?

Bedroom 1: (Master): 1 queen bed.
Bedroom 2: Twin bunk beds.
Other sleeping options: Couch makes into a queen bed
Rollaway Bed: (sleeps one person).
Description

This Guest Haus is located close to many recreational opportunities like hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and let's not forget the world class fly fishing that our local and mountain streams offer. Stay here and take a day trip to any of the local historic places, adventure opportunities, natural wonders, or cultural activities. This is still the wild west!

You will snuggle into your queen size bed in the bedroom that was formerly the wine room and is decorated as such. Our old beer room contains bunk beds covered with old quilts made by each of our grandmothers. There is also extra sleeping for two on the futon and reclining couch. If needed, cots can be provided.

Restaurants and a grocery store are within walking distance, as is the Post Office (right next door) so you can mail those postcards back home. The library is located conveniently right across the street for books and DVD's. Our DVD player is also set up to stream from Netflix...even kiddoes movies.

Story is, in keeping with its name, a storybook-like community, nearly hidden by Ponderosa Pines, Hawthorns and greenery in the summer and generally covered in a blanket of snow in winter.

You will enjoy staying in this 1,500 sq. foot repurposed old Piney Creek General Store and the Waldorf A' Story restaurant. It's been said that we were a 'place with an attitude'...and that attitude is a philosophy of enjoying the quality of life that Story has to offer. We couldn't let the mystique die, so our previous establishment was re-purposed into this lovely guest haus that is available for year round rental.

It has the ambiance of places long ago with worn, rustic floors, rock walls, flagstone dining room floor and a bar built from an extra LARGE Ponderosa beetle killed tree, but with all the modern conveniences. You will also find coffee, and homemade bread and wine.

You will take great pleasure from the antiques and all the paraphernalia on the walls which will keep you entertained for hours...as well as an abundance of games.

View the sunrise from the awesome huge rocking chairs produced right here in Story while you rock away the hours on the front porch. Sunsets behind the mountains are just as spectacular. There is a stream on the property with places for you to sit and enjoy your early morning coffee...or mimosas.

We are close to the Bozeman Trail. Also, you will find Ft. Phil Kearney, The Wagon Box Fight Site, and the Fetterman battlefield, all of which experienced a portion of the Indian Wars. Custer's Last Stand is just an hour away.

Hiking and snowshoeing are two ways in which you can obtain exercise and observe the most beautiful wildflowers. Another option is to four-wheel up beautiful Thornerider or Penrose Park. ATV's are wonderful for exploring historical sites. Winter time allows for snowmobiling.

Several events occur year round, but the summer is full of excitement. You will find reenactments of fight scenes and one of the biggest Rodeo's around is held in Sheridan the second week of July every year. This week-long celebration holds fun for everyone.

Wildlife is in abundance. Keep your eyes out for all the deer and more!

Property manager

Patty Hoover

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
ALLOWED

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum of two

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A security deposit hold of $500 is required prior to arrival and will be released 7 days after checkout, provided there are no deductions
A completed and signed rental agreement must be completed within 2 days of reservation in order to secure reservation.
A $75 cancellation fee applies to any reservations not cancelled within 24 hours.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Banner

Banner is home to this vacation home. Wagon Box Battle Monument and Story Hatchery and Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bighorn National Forest and Shell Falls. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, horse riding, and cycling.
Map
Story, WY

What's nearby

  • Story Hatchery and Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Wagon Box Battle Monument - 5 min drive
  • Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site - 9 min drive
  • Fetterman Monument - 12 min drive
  • Sheridan College - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Sheridan, WY (SHR-Sheridan County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wagon Box Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bar Six Bar Ranch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Box Restaurant & Cabins - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Story Coffee Company - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Aaah. the Beautiful Big Horns, Yellowstone and Devil's Tower pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aaah. the Beautiful Big Horns, Yellowstone and Devil's Tower?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aaah. the Beautiful Big Horns, Yellowstone and Devil's Tower?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aaah. the Beautiful Big Horns, Yellowstone and Devil's Tower located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this vacation home in Banner is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sheridan Story Branch Library, Wagon Box Battle Monument, and Bighorn National Forest. Story Hatchery and Visitor Center is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A surprise around every corner. We loved the history of the place. The cute personal touches like family photos & the stores very own eye spy book made it unique. The kids never got bored. And the homemade gift of banana bread made it feel as if we were visiting family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick R., Miles City, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible unique property
This is the second time our group has stayed here and it was a great experience both times. The hostess, Patty, is extremely accommodating and friendly! She makes you feel at home immediately!! The kitchen area and bar are fantastic with a commercial store to cook on. The bar and stools are carved logs and make for a wonderful visiting area. The property is one of the most unique I have ever stayed at. Every time I looked around I would find another interesting item I didn't see before. If you stay once you will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A storybook stay!
We loved the town and proximity to the store and Wagon Box restaurant. Patty has creative a fun and relaxing enviroment that kept us finding new decor right up to the last day!! We utilized the Storyhenge firepit the last night and listened to the babbling brook. Everyone in town was so nice. Idealic is the word we kept using to describe what we were experiencing. Thank you so much!! The Hegdahls
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
We had a flawless vacation in Story. Patty was attentive prior to check in and was able to answer all questions. Th location is perfect for a getaway and easy access to trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
We loved this spot. We tend to like small towns and Story was perfect. Patty was so kind and responsive. We were at home right when we pulled up the place is wonderful and interesting. There’s so many things to look at inside as it’s decorated with so many odds and ends. Good information available about local things to do and see. We were very comfortable and everything inside worked like a charm. The area is amazing. Lots of history and a few amazing non chain restaurants nearby (Wagon Box in particular) that we loved. And of course, if you need to go to town, Sheridan isn’t that far away. We also decided to make the hour or so trip up to Little Bighorn, a bucket list item for me. My last thought is about how beautiful this part of the country is. I can’t wait to go back and I’d stay with Patty again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem...
What an amazing place! This was our second stay at the Waldorf A' Story (the first was during the covid shutdowns in 2020). Patty is a wonderful host! She is happy to share the history of the Waldorf (which is a fascinating story), and give you tips on the best places to visit based on your interests. The cabin is very clean, and the kitchen is incredibly well stocked. I would highly recommend this as a must-stay destination for people looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation with lots of opportunities to experience the wildlife (deer, wild turkeys, etc.), and a feeling a stepping back in time. I look forward to our third stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. Amazing place to stay!
What a unique experience to stay in this amazing place. It was like being in your own private museum. The kitchen was great for cooking meals and the bed was super comfortable. Story is a cute little town. The neighborhood was quite and very safe. There were poppies in bloom all around the property, which was a nice touch. Communication was great and check in was easy. Highly recommend! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay
Our stay at the Waldorf A' Story Guest Haus was just what we were hoping for. Our host, Patty, was wonderful. The Guest Haus was supplied with all the comforts of home leaving us time to just relax and enjoy the hidden treasures throughout. We will definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great and Patty was super chill to work with! We’ll book again when we return to the area in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H., RAPID CITY, SD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Delightful Strange Place
You can't help but smile at all of the details on the property as well as in the guest house itself. From the unique and beautiful western/mountain man architecture and humorous signage on the inside to the delightful yard art and small buildings (love the relax chairs by an active flowing stream), the guest property beckons a return trip. The neighborhood was also a delight... families of wild turkeys seemed to always be watching us at every turn.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tifenee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Unique and cozy place
We had the pleasure of staying in the guest haus 2 nights in late june and we loved it! The house is so unique and had us constantly in aww of the neat things that were in it. Patty is super sweet and left us some delicious zucchini bread and came over to check in on how we were! The area is like a cute little story book town and we were able to get out and enjoy some hiking! We spent the nights playing board games that were there and ended up purchasing a vintage monopoly bc we loved hers so much! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
interesting place
This was a really cool place with history and unique rooms and eclectic decor everywhere. Friendly hosts and quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique house
This house is so unique and the town of story we loved it so much wildlife would definitely stay there again thank you Patty!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wyoming across the state... literally...
This was a great place to stay. Quiet peaceful and very relaxing. We traveled across the entire state and returned to Story each day. We enjoyed our stay at the guest haus made out Wyoming trip complete.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and great location
We really enjoyed our stay and loved the property. Patty was an excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari K., Blaine, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
This was such a unique and beautiful place tucked away in the small town of Story, WY. Super clean and guest ready, Patty provided homemade banana bread and a welcoming atmosphere. She was there to offer help as needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay in Story
Great property. Patty is an excellent host. Would stay again. The Big Horns are beautiful. Sheridan rodeo was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place!
This is one cool place with a beautiful story. Patty, the owner is wonderful. The kitchen is amazing and stocked for any cooking you want to do. We had a blast horseback riding, hiking, and swimming in Big Horn National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., Billings, MT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool Place
The place is pretty cool. Right next to a little creek. Location is excellent! So much to look at! The owner made some delicious bread as a welcome gift. Everything we wanted as a place away from everyone. Will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place and Town
We enjoyed our stay in Story. Beautiful town. The property was great too. Had everything we needed and loved looking through the old pictures and learning the history of the property. Patty is a great host and we enjoyed visiting with her! Check out the sheep wagon if you can. My kids loved it. Will visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay. Would stay again if ever back in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This is a well-kept place and exactly as advertised. We enjoyed our visit and would stay again if we were headed this way. Patty is a great host, we had homemade bread and wine waiting for us at arrival. Beautiful town as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tzu-Wei F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful town
Kids love the place. The house has plenty of things to explore and there are many deers walking around the neighborhood. Will definitely visit Story again!

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Story Reunion
Great trip, place was clean and very warm. Owner was helpful and gave great instructions. Great location, will most likely rent again. Thanks Jim
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Little Town
Fun and quirky place. Restaurant-grade stove is amazing and there is a well-stocked little grocery store within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Patty Hoover

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Dick and Patty Hoover are the retired owners of the Piney Creek General Store and the Waldorf A' Story Restrunt. We live next door to the Guest Haus. Relocated here from Dallas, Texas for a slower pace of traffic and life in general.

Why they chose this property

We choose Story as a place to live permanently...because we enjoy the beauty and serenity of the place. Not very many people or cars...but still close enough to a big place when you need it.

What makes this property unique

The Guest Haus is right on a stream with places to sit and drink your morning coffee. Slow paced, great for relaxing or doing as much as your little heart desires. Large dining room for big families and a great commercial kitchen set up.
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