Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks Home Base

Teton Heritage House

An original 1920 farmhouse at the heart of the Teton community — and your home base for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

3 Bedrooms
6 Guests
1¼ hr To Yellowstone
1½ hr To Grand Teton
Est. 1920 Original Farmhouse
Teton Heritage House exterior Teton Heritage House interior

Teton Heritage House

Built around 1920, the Teton Heritage House is one of the original farmhouses of the Teton community — a genuine piece of local history that has been home to families, artists, and neighbors for over a century. It's not a vacation property that happens to look like a farmhouse. It's the real thing.

The Teton Heritage House sits at the center of it all — not at the edge of one park, but within easy reach of both the West and South entrances to Yellowstone, and just as close to Grand Teton. That means you can do what most visitors can't: loop through the parks without ever backtracking. Enter Yellowstone from the west in the morning, wind through the caldera, and exit south through Grand Teton on your way home — a completely different view every time.

Come back each evening to a home that has been welcoming people in this valley for over 100 years. That kind of place is rare.

From the front porch, you're within easy reach of Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Jackson Hole, Island Park, and some of the most dramatic landscapes on the continent. Come for the adventure, stay for the quiet.

Self check-in · King bed · Kids loft with games & TV · Coffee & cocoa bar · Fire pit · Free WiFi & parking

Everything You Need

Stocked and ready so you can focus on the mountains.

Coffee & Cocoa Bar
Drip, French press & pour-over for early summit starts.
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Fire Pit
Stargazing under Idaho's wide open sky.
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Kids Loft
TV, games, bean bags & extra sleeping space.
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High-Speed WiFi
Stay connected between adventures.
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Free Parking
Room for your rig, trailer, or road trip vehicle.
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King Bed
Rest well with a luxurious king & heated mattress pad.
Yellowstone Grand Teton Jackson Hole Island Park Mesa Falls Targhee Resort

Steps from Yellowstone & Grand Teton

Centrally located between the West and South entrances to Yellowstone and minutes from Grand Teton — so you can loop through the parks, see them from every angle, and never retrace the same road twice.

Your Yellowstone &
Grand Teton Home Base

Most park visitors have to backtrack the same road home. Staying here, you don't. Teton Heritage House sits between the West and South entrances to Yellowstone — loop in one way, out the other, with Grand Teton right along the route.

  • Yellowstone — West Entrance1 hr 15 min
  • Grand Teton National Park1 hr 30 min
  • Jackson Hole, WY1 hr 27 min
  • Targhee Ski Resort55 min
  • Mesa Falls50 min
  • Bear World20 min
  • Green Canyon Hot Springs18 min
  • Idaho Falls Airport35 min
Cozy bedroom
Rest well between adventures

Three Bedrooms,
Your Comfort

King bedroom
The Heritage Room
King bed · Heated mattress pad · Step-free access
Queen gabled room
The Gabled Room
Queen bed · Upstairs · Cozy gabled ceiling
Kids loft room
The Loft Room
2 twins · Bean bag chairs · Books & games for kids

Guests Love It Here

Families, adventurers, and couples come for the parks — and keep coming back for the house.

"The perfect home base for Yellowstone. We did the park two days in a row and came back each night to the most comfortable beds and a spotless, well-stocked home. Host was incredibly responsive. We'll be booking again next summer."

★★★★★ · Verified Guest · Airbnb

"Our kids are still talking about the loft. The house itself is charming and has everything you'd need — the coffee bar, the fire pit, the huge yard. We did Yellowstone one day, Grand Teton the next. Couldn't have asked for a better location."

★★★★★ · Verified Guest · Airbnb

"Stayed here for a week while exploring the national parks. The house is spacious, clean, and has a great farmhouse feel. Lynn is a wonderful host — communicative and thoughtful. The fire pit under the stars was the highlight of every evening."

★★★★★ · Verified Guest · Airbnb

"100% response rate from the host. Check-in was seamless. The location is genuinely unbeatable if you're doing the national parks — closer than anything in Jackson Hole and so much more affordable. This is our go-to from now on."

★★★★★ · Verified Guest · Airbnb

Lynn's Picks for
the Teton Area

Everything you need to make the most of your stay — from geysers to hot springs, powder runs to sand dunes. These are the places that make this corner of Idaho and Wyoming unforgettable.

🌋 National Parks
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Lamar Valley wildlife — America's first national park never gets old. Enter via the West Entrance for the shortest drive.
1 hr 15 min · West Entrance
Grand Teton National Park
Dramatic jagged peaks rising straight from the valley floor. Hike Jenny Lake, kayak Jackson Lake, or just pull over and stare.
1 hr 30 min
🎿 Adventure & Outdoors
Grand Targhee Ski Resort
World-class powder on the west side of the Tetons. Less crowded than Jackson, more snow than almost anywhere. Summer: mountain biking and wildflower hikes.
55 min
St. Anthony Sand Dunes
Massive white sand dunes in the middle of Idaho — bring ATVs, sandboards, or just your camera. A surprising and spectacular stop.
30 min
Jackson Hole, WY
World-famous skiing, the National Elk Refuge, and a lively mountain town with great dining and galleries.
1 hr 27 min
♨️ Relaxation & Local Gems
Green Canyon Hot Springs
Natural geothermal pools tucked into a canyon — perfect for soaking tired hiking legs. A local favorite and one of the area's best-kept secrets.
18 min
Mesa Falls
One of the last undeveloped major waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest. Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are both stunning, especially in spring runoff.
50 min
Bear World
Drive-through wildlife park with grizzly bears, wolves, elk, and more. A fun stop the whole family will love, especially with kids.
20 min
🍽️ Getting Around & Essentials
Idaho Falls Airport (IDA)
The closest commercial airport with direct flights from major hubs. Easy 35-minute drive to the house — pick up groceries in Idaho Falls on your way in.
35 min
Island Park
A stunning caldera and gateway community just before Yellowstone. Great for fly fishing, snowmobiling, and spotting wildlife roadside.
45 min
Community Pavilion & Parks
Steps from the house: tennis courts, baseball field, playground, and a pavilion perfect for an evening cookout right in the neighborhood.
Walking distance

Yellowstone & Grand Teton
Are Waiting

Pack your hiking boots, load up the car, and come find your footing in one of the most spectacular corners of America. Teton Heritage House will be ready when you arrive.