A Log Cabin of One's Own, Plus Hot Tub

By Deborah Edler Brown

It would be tough to overlook a bed-and-breakfast located in Jackson Hole, Wyo., 10 minutes from a buzzing town, five from the Jackson Hole Ski Area, 15 from Grand Teton National Park and just an hour from Yellowstone. But the Wildflower Inn, an actual log cabin built by owners Ken and Sherrie Jern, is a destination in its own right.

With its pedestal sinks, cathedral ceilings, luxurious down comforters and ample electricity, the log cabin is not one that Abe Lincoln would recognize. Each of the five guest rooms--named for local wildflowers that cover the property--has a handcrafted log bed and private bath. Four have decks or balconies, and all face the same view: the Teton mountains. The plushest suite, which extends from the main house, is practically a log cabin of one's own, complete with Jacuzzi, sitting room and gas fireplace. Common areas include a glass-enclosed solarium, filled with plants and a large hot tub from which to view the landscape. Meals are collective, and the Jerns are praised for delicious food and a homey, welcoming atmosphere.

Though most come for the great outdoors, there's lots to do indoors too. Jackson Hole is considered a world center for Western art, with the National Museum of Wildlife Art and lots of galleries. Says a devotee who recently left Wildflower with recipe cards and a reservation for next winter: "I can't wait to see the place all covered in snow" www.jacksonholewildflower.com 307-733-4710).

--By Deborah Edler Brown