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Bentwood Inn
Jackson Hole, WY 

Ralph’s Room

     After crossing a couple of time zones and spending the day either plane hopping or airborne,  I  hope the B&B destination I am traveling cross-country to review will not be a disappointment. I know it would not be as soon as I see the woven moose, aglow with white twinkly lights, standing in the driveway hailing my arrival.
     Bentwood Inn, a magnificently structured log home, is the consummate bed and breakfast inn. Situated upon 3 well-groomed acres, the property is enhanced with a spectacular backdrop of the Grand Teton mountain range. Without a doubt, this inn may proudly proclaim the three most  desired  words in B&B marketing: “location, location, location.”
   

     This excellent B&B is a reflection of Nell and Bill Fay, owners and resident innkeepers of Bentwood Inn. Like their inn, the Fays are warm and welcoming. Nell’s eye for color and design is evident throughout the inn, where good taste and a creative Western flavor reign. 
     Like everything at Bentwood, breakfast is also excellent—and the mountain vistas seem to make the meal taste even better. No wonder this area has become such a popular place to visit, and I cannot imagine a better place to stay when visiting than Bentwood Inn.  

Strong Points

     Hospitality plus, location & setting, creative & tasteful décor, attention-to-detail, fine linens, fresh flowers, private decks, jetted tubs available, gas log fireplaces in rooms, terry cloth robes, early coffee, gourmet breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres & wine, in-room telephones & cable TVs/VCRs, Internet access, handicap accessible, special packages.

Blue Heron Inn
Rigby, ID

Blue Heron Suite

  Even before my husband and I are escorted to our luxurious suite, overlooking the Snake River, we are already mesmerized by the sense of serenity experienced the moment we walked through the inn’s handsome entrance. From the sound of trickling water to the feasting of our eyes upon high-style décor, each of our senses is stimulated.
     Blue Heron Inn was designed as a  “has it all” B&B and opened for business in early 2001; it is owned and operated by Claudia and Dave Klinger. Claudia’s good taste and capable versatility are evident throughout the inn.
     Located within a short driving distance to popular destinations (including Jackson Hole, the Tetons mountain range, and Yellowstone National Park), this expansive inn offers distinctively appointed guest quarters ranging in decor from elegant formality to whimsical Western.

In addition, there are more common areas than found at the typical B&B—including a billiard room, a library, and even a small fitness room with a massage table. The great room, featuring a floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace, is my favorite area of all.
     Claudia serves a mini-feast each morning which is as delicious as it is beautifully presented. But, at Blue Heron, one would expect no less. This inn was built for the relaxation and enjoyment of its guests—and this goal is evident at every turn and throughout one’s visit.

Strong Points

     Hospitality plus, location & setting, tasteful décor, attention-to-detail, early coffee, gourmet breakfast, other meals available w/prior reservations, homemade cookies and complimentary beverages (soft drinks, wine, beer, hot beverages) available 24/7, guest refrigerator, in-room modems, hot tub, jetted tubs available, fine linens, background music, a video collection (TVs & VCRs in some rooms), library, balconies overlooking river, airport pick-up, creative packages & special events.

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