Suzi S.
Yelp
Premier Cabin Review: Most Importantly: THIS IS NOT A NPS OWNED FACILITY AND NOT INSIDE EITHER PARK! ~$400 per night after they add fees and taxes. Be warned that there is nothing "premier" or "cabin-like" about these rooms. They are duplexes with a long common wall. You can hear your neighbor, so bring a fan. There is one average sized window and a full light door and that's it. We were in cabin 434. The indoor/outdoor carpet was filthy and covered in stains. The curtains were filthy. Windows have never been washed. 2 queen sized beds were of average motel quality and the bathroom was tiny. NO HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES AT ALL--nope, they don't bring toilet paper. The entire room needs plaster repair and paint. No AC and the heater was very odd. We called the front desk to report the heater not working, no one answers so you must leave a message, which we did. Never heard back. We managed, but the heater goes on and off at will. The room was either too hot or too cold. Definitely needs a new thermostat.
No TV or radio in the room. Several radio stations came in well in my car in the parking lot, so I'm not sure why the room could not have a clock/radio. No cell service, television service or internet, which is okay, but for $400/night I would think a TV/DVD/blueray player would be possible. Wifi service in the Headwaters Lodge lobby is horrible, don't waste your time. Drive to Canyon Lodge or Old Faithful and ask for the password.
We noticed that most guests were only staying one night, we stayed 4 and paid for 5. We couldn't take another night there. We noticed many people trying to get out of their reservations once they realized the poor quality and lack of internet service, there are no refunds. Overheard one lady ask her husband in a pitiful tone, "How many nights are we staying here?" I actually felt sorry for her.
Realize that you won't be staying out late in the parks because driving in the dark through Yellowstone is tricky with poor lighting, animals on the move, and very curvy roads. You will want to be back to your lodging area before dark. You cannot eat dinner at Headwaters Lodge without a reservation and there are a very limited number of reservations available, much less than the number of lodgers. There is absolutely nothing to do at Flagg Ranch, no activities at all. You will want to get back before the little store closes, because you will need to buy chips and Cup O' Noodles for dinner.
Here is my best advice to anyone reading this: Plan your NPS vacations 11-12 months in advance; Get a NPS camp site or lodge room within the park you are visiting; bring your own food and games; and bring all your patience, the parks are packed with people/cars and we went in the "shoulder season", ie late September, and enjoy because Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons are amazing!!