5 Luxury Lodges for an All American Mountain Getaway

1. Windswept Ranch (south of Jackson) - 6 Bedrooms

The picnic table on the terrace overlooks the swimming and fishing pond. Here, in the pond, you can float with the blue sky wheeling above and reflected below. The terrace's hot tub is roomy and welcoming after a swim or after dinner, with the stars on display and piney mountain air sweeping down over the valley.

2. The Rocking K (West Bank, Jackson Hole) - 5 Bedrooms.

The dining area is separated from the kitchen by a sitting area with a built-in bar; a granite-topped breakfast bar and three river willow stools border the kitchen. The kitchen is both well-stocked and wonderful to work in. Above the Viking gas range and double dishwashers, cabinets accented with dark cherry color are filled with silver, glassware, and small appliances. A roomy pantry keeps groceries out of sight.

3. Teton Serenity (North of Jackson) - 4 Bedrooms

Teton Serenity is a truly special Jackson Hole vacation rental with amenities to beat the finest hotels. There is a fully-outfitted home gym, a (six-person) sauna, and a sumptuous swim spa - which can change from a heated, jetted Jacuzzi to a current-powered swim lane at the touch of a button. Say the word, and The Clear Creek Group will send a teacher over for private yoga, Pilates, or strength training classes.

4. Cody Creek Cabin (3 Creek Ranch) - 4 Bedrooms

3 Creek Ranch, Four bedrooms
Summer: $10,000 per week
Ski Season: $5,800 - $10,000 per week

5. River's Edge Lodge (West Bank) - 5 Bedrooms

River's Edge Lodge is built of the raw materials of the forest; wide wood decks and sky-high windows ease the transition from indoors to out. The living room is a grand, high-ceilinged space where massive peeled logs frame the wild wonderland outside. A splendid stone fireplace, a big antler chandelier and a full-size pool table set a tone of rustic splendor, leavened with crisp, modern pieces. Glass doors open to the deck - a veritable outdoor living room furnished with cut-log benches, stools that look like smooth white river stones, and leather folding chairs.

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