Our extended family group of about 20 adults and children spent the August 2017 eclipse week here and had an absolutely wonderful, memorable time. We are a farflung group--we converged upon Star Valley Ranch from Maine, Hawaii, Arizona, Massachusetts, California, Florida and even London, England.

We quickly discovered that the house was perfect for groups like ours. We had several dinners on the sweeping porch overlooking Star Valley, using the propane powered grill for steaks and fish. The house has a large, fully-equipped kitchen, with a great breakfast bar island, and near it is the longest dining table (ideal for a group dinner) I've seen in a while. Adjoining the dining area is a very large living/family area, with comfortable sofas and chairs enough to seat a gathering. We had so much fun in the evenings there, playing games some nights (the house comes well equipped with all kinds of board and other games), singing and playing music (one of our group brought along a guitar and four or five of us played it). The downstairs has an an equally large family room area with a huge viewing screen--great for the younger group to hang out and watch movies after the elders have retired. The house has seven very nicely furnished bedrooms and four full baths. The house is rated to sleep 26 and it accommodated our slightly smaller group very nicely. Two of the bedrooms have their own Jacuzzi-type tubs as well as showers. It's a place made for family reunions and similar gatherings.

The house sits across the road from the golf course, with a trout pond right in front of the house. There is access to club amenities, including the swimming pool and golf. Star Valley Ranch abuts the National Forest, so mountain and valley hiking is literally a short walk up the road. We hiked into the hills behind the house to see Star Valley from on high. It's not a strenuous climb but the views are rewarding. The Star Valley and extended area has much else to offer. We really enjoyed Intermittent Spring hike in Afton---it's a half hour drive, including the winding access road, and the hike is pretty easy--wheelchair accessible even. We also made the beautiful and easy drive to Jackson, and also spent time at Palisades Reservoir. Bottom line--there is a lot to see and do.

Lastly, thank you to Steve and Karin, the owners of this beautiful house, for giving our family such an enjoyable place to get together. We'll never forget our time there.