Holly Haus, Teton Village, Wyoming Vacation Rental

You can park in Holly House’s garage and enter the residence directly from it, but, the first time you arrive at this Teton Village home, it’s recommended to park instead in the driveway, which connects to the front entrance by a raised walkway. In taking this route, you allow yourself to experience a distinct transformation—from the larger world to a cabin in the woods. Twenty paces take you from your hectic life to summer (or winter) camp. Thanks to mature, well-designed and -maintained landscaping, Holly House is surrounded by a lush aspen and pine forest. In summer, the sounds of songbirds are so ubiquitous they’ll eventually become white noise. Certain rooms give you the impression of being in a tree house, but much cozier and with better amenities than any you might have played in as a kid.

Holly House, while just outside the boundaries of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, is not ski-in/ski-out, but the shops, restaurants, and activities of Teton Village are a short walk away. In summer, from the front door, you can do hikes ranging in difficulty and length. The ultimate challenge is the Summit Trail all the way to the top of the JHMR tram. We’ve often spotted moose and black bears on the hike up Rock Springs Bowl. If you hit it right, the wildflowers on the Rock Springs hike are some of the best in the area.

In addition to the feeling of transition that entering via this home’s front door gives you, Holly House’s foyer allows for a grand moment. Swing the front door open and the forest gives way to vaulted ceilings, high windows, and a large sitting area. In case you weren’t yet feeling, it, this space announces that your vacation has begun.

Although built a couple of decades ago, the layout of Holly House feels modern: its main public space—a combined kitchen/dining/living area—and the master suite are on the second floor; and an abundance of high windows allow in light and views of the surrounding tree canopy.

While the layout is modern, this home’s décor is very much traditional Western—Native American textiles, wildlife artwork, overstuffed leather sofas, wood furniture with solid lines, accessories made from elk antlers, and even taxidermied mounts. (The bust of a bull elk hangs in the foyer. The master bedroom has a white tail deer and the public space has both a pheasant and a mountain sheep.)

The master suite is on the upper floor, adjacent to the living room and dining area, and is spacious with vaulted ceilings and exceptional amenities including a steam shower; a deep, jetted soaking tub; a walk-in closet; and separate his-and-hers vanities.

In the summer, the heart of Holly House is a large deck accessible both from the master suite and the living area. Eating dinner out here feels like dining on a platform perched in the trees.

On the ground floor are three guest bedrooms. One is en suite and has a king-size bed. Two others—one with a queen-size bed and the second a bunkroom with four twin-size bunks—are connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. All have easy access to the outdoor hot tub and yard. A bonus gear room on this level provides direct access to the hot tub and includes ample storage for all the gear Jackson Hole activities require, from skis and sleds to backpacks and fishing rods.

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Children welcomed

No pets

No smoking

No parties/events

Rates vary depending on time of year

High season and holiday rates are higher

Taxes/fees additional

Refundable damage deposit required

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Travel insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice