Elk Horn Lodge LLC
103 Main St W Intersection Of River Street, Cooke City, MT 59020
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#1 of 2 hotels in Cooke City
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4.9
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4.7
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4.4
The Elk Horn Lodge is a family owned and operated business located on Main Street, mid-town in Cooke City. We offer cozy cabins with kitchenettes as well as deluxe motel rooms. All units have two beds, full bath, Flat Screen TV'S, Direct TV, WIFI, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryers and are non-smoking and no pets. We also have a gas grill available for your use. The Elk Horn Lodge is your perfect basecamp for Yellowstone National Park and the Beartooth Mountains. We are open year around and always offer reasonable rates. We are the only AAA approved lodging in the area.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Horseback riding
Skiing
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Parking
Wifi
Fishing
Patio
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Dining area
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Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
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English
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62Somewhat walkable
Grade: 62 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 5 miles
6Attractionswithin 5 miles
103 Main St W Intersection Of River Street, Cooke City, MT 59020
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-Couple running motel were excellent, but not owners. -cost of motel very high and a $17 surcharge was added to bill for using credit card. - we stayed here many times in the past and there was an outdoor hot tub. It was removed and we could not enjoy this time. Very disappointed. -TV was difficult to operate and was not available at times when we wanted to use it. No instructions on how to use Direct TV remote. -Room was very clean and nice for my wife and I, but not a good value for almost $500 for two night.!!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: No hot tub!
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded 5 days ago
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted you found your room clean and the couple running the motel were excellent! We are very lucky to have them. We haven't had a hot tub at our location since 2020 and we do not advertise that we do. We are sorry you were disappointed. You booked your room online on our website so you were aware of the price for each night before booking. You also agreed by signing our policies that we charge a credit card surcharge when making the reservation. Always read what you are signing. Thanks, Lisa and Jeff
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We have stayed multiple times at Elkhorn. Each and every time we’ve stayed, we have been welcomed by owners, stayed in a very nice, spotless room or cabin in an awesome location. We love Cooke City and part of the love is the great time we always have at Elkhorn.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Plan in advance and get your reservations.
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded 1 week ago
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. The greatest compliment we can get is that you have stayed multiple times and every time you've stayed your room or cabin has been spotless. We love to host repeat guests. We hope to see you again. Thanks, Lisa and Jeff
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We arrived and were greeted by friendly gentleman who gave us our private code to unlock our room door. Room was spacious, clean, and had been newly renovated to our liking. Beds were clean and tidy , very comfortable, and the room heater worked great. Plenty of hot water for shower. The lodge is convenient and in a very quiet location Our stay was like a step back in time 50 years. It was wonderful and exactly what we needed. The Wi-Fi worked well so we were able to text and call despite NO cell service in the area. I would sure go back, and probably we will next Yellowstone visit. No problem at all and no worries here.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Reserve in advance, as there are not a lot of options for Cooke City
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for your nice review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit. Please come again and tell your friends about us.
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We stayed here for 5 nights and used it as a base for visiting YNP via the north east entrance, which is just 4 miles away. Cooke City (the smallest city in the US) is no more than a staging post for the park with about 100 permanent residents. Saying that it has, for some reason, 3 gas stations, a few small restaurants, a very well stocked and charming general dealer and a few tourist shops. There are lodging options in the park, but these are expensive and, at best, functional. We wanted a place where we could relax and unwind on an evening, and CC has charm in no small measure, and puts you 15 minutes drive from the edge of Lamar Valley. There are several accommodation options in CC, but I’d be surprised if any are better than EHL. The hosts and their staff and welcoming, friendly people who seem genuinely interested in the experiences of their guests. We stayed in a “Cozy Cabin” which is the larger of their options. It had a spacious bedroom with 2 double beds and large flat screen TV, a shower/toilet room and a small kitchen area which had a 2 ring stove, refrigerator, microwave and coffee machine. The options for early breakfasts in CC are limited so the kitchenette allows you to make your own and hit the parks as soon as it is light. The kitchenette is well stocked with crockery and utensils, but if you intend to eat and drink, you need to assume that you’ll need to bring/buy all your own groceries. On arrival we found salt and pepper, and a small amount of coffee left by the last guests, and a few sachets of sugar and whitener. We made omelettes each morning, so brought eggs, ham, cheese and cooking oil with us. The general dealer opposite the lodge carries a surprisingly good range of day to day essentials. It’s hours are 0800-1800. The premises itself is clean. Trash is removed daily and consumables (e.g toilet roll) is restocked. There is outdoor seating and a table directly outside, so guests have the option of eating/drinking outside of the cabin. Wi-Fi was functional and reliable, but not super fast. Uploading photos from your day in the park may take longer than you’re used to. There is no cell phone service in CC. If and when we return to YNP, I think we’ll do the same thing again. We didn’t regret staying outside the park and our choice of EHL we think was a very good one. We very much enjoyed our stay there.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring a basic kitchen pack. Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, breakfast items, if you will arrive at CC...
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded Aug 13, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit to Cooke City and the Elkhorn Lodge. Hope you'll come again and tell your friends about us.
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avoid this place at all costs. The manager has mental problems. Hard to say when she wiill go off on you. in addition even though we did not ask for a refund when we had to cancel our trip . They charged our credit card an additional $40 on top of keeping all our payments.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded Jul 29, 2023
Sharon, So sorry that you are still upset about your room not being refunded in June. As to your fees you booked through a 3rd party online booking agency and they charge the fees. This horrible review is a reaction to us not refunding your room as you asked us to do and you did exactly what you threated to do, leave us a bad review. Lisa
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The Elk Horn Lodge is located on Main Street in Cooke City, convenient to all of the shops and eateries in this small town. The four of us stayed in two of the Elk Horn's small cabins. The cabins were clean and just the right size for two people. They were well equipped for cooking (although we didn't cook). We enjoyed sitting outside in the evening and watching the sunset. The staff of the Elk Horn were very friendly; check in and check out was a breeze. This was our second time staying there - our favorite place in Cooke City.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded Jul 27, 2023
Thanks for your great review. You all were charming guest, the kind we like. Hope to see you again next year. Please tell your friends about us.
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We stayed at Elk Horn Lodge in July 2023 in Cabin 1. The experience was very enjoyable…comfy bed, friendly staff and great location especially for touring Hwy 212. I am recommending this establishment to our family and friends and would stay here again. Thank you
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Enjoy Elk Horn Lodge, the town and what the area has to offer!
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded Jul 25, 2023
Thanks for your great review! We're glad you had an enjoyable stay. We look forward to your visit again. Yes Please send your family and friends.
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If you are looking for a place that is truly representative of the Montana area, Elk Horn Lodge is a great place to stay. We stayed in one of the cabins which were so cute and it was very rewarding to walk out of the cabin to see the mountains so close by. The bedroom/living area was large and comfortable, the beds were terrific, the bath and kitchen were very compact but contained everything needed for a great visit. One of the things most important to us as we are an older couple is grab bars in the bathroom, something most chain hotels don't have, but Elk Horn did! We didn't spend a whole lot of time in our room as Cooke City is only a couple miles away from the Northeast entrance to Yellowstone but when we were in the room, the Wifi worked great. We toured the entire Yellowstone park and the Northeast entrance is the one where you will see the most wildlife. Although the other entrances had more interesting land features, we did see a mama grizzly with two cubs in the southern section. Also, don't be scared off worrying about food while you are in Cooke City. There are two general stores which carry limited groceries and there are several restaurants. Warning!!! If you go into the Cooke City General Store, the milk is in the case marked Dairy next to the refrigerators. Apparently, this dairy case is usually missed by visitors (including us) and the employees have a good time ribbing those who don't see it. One of the advantages of this small homey lodge is that the owners are often onsite and it worked to our advantage that they were able to steer us to the location of a grizzly bear which they had passed on their way into town. We were able to safely watch the bear from a safe distance. They also informed us of a litter of baby foxes born under one of the town buildings. From the time we were cheerily greeted by Carol who registered us into the cabin till we left, we enjoyed every minute of our stay.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded Jul 8, 2023
Thanks for your wonderful review! We love guest who "get" Cooke City. Hope you'll come again and send your friends.
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During our 10 day stay in Yellowstone/ Grand Teton NP area, we stayed at several different establishments in and outside the parks. This was one of our top stays! Super cozy cabin, everything you could need, extremely comfortable bed and SOFT sheets. The owners are so nice. Loved the proximity to Lamar Valley as well as the amazing Beartooth Highway! Yes, Jeff, we did do it! Thanks for the suggestion as we were on the fence. When we come back to the area, we definitely will stay here!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded Jun 3, 2023
Thank you for your great review and we're glad you enjoyed the Beartooth Hwy. We look forward to your next visit. Please tell your friends about the Elkhorn Lodge. Sincerely,
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We stayed in Cabin 2 which was perfect for the 2 of us. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay. We’ve been to Yellowstone many times, but this was our first time staying in Cooke City. We loved it because of the proximity to Lamar Valley. The owners of Elk Horn Lodge are super nice. Highly recommend staying with them.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Jeff and Lisa Ohlinger, Owner at Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Responded May 16, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and the kind words! We are delighted you found your cabin perfect and it had everything you needed for your stay. We are glad you enjoyed being close to the Lamar Valley! We hope to see you again. Thanks for the recommendation and tell your friends. Lisa and Jeff
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Horn Lodge LLC
Which popular attractions are close to Elk Horn Lodge LLC?
Nearby attractions include Cooke City General Store (0.03 miles), Cooke City Montana Museum (0.1 miles), and Yellowstone Trading Post (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Elk Horn Lodge LLC?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and barbeque facilities.
Which room amenities are available at Elk Horn Lodge LLC?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a dining area.
What food & drink options are available at Elk Horn Lodge LLC?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Elk Horn Lodge LLC?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bearclaw Bakery, Beartooth Cafe, and Miners Saloon.
Is Elk Horn Lodge LLC located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.04 miles away from the center of Cooke City.
Does Elk Horn Lodge LLC have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.