Piton — Secluded Bighorn Cabin, Buffalo WY

There is a moment on the drive up when the cell signal drops, the pines close in, and your shoulders finally come down from your ears. That is where The Piton begins. Set at roughly 8,500 feet in the southern Bighorn Mountains, this newly finished Wyoming cabin sits on five private acres ringed by national forest, almost exactly between Buffalo and Ten Sleep. The wrap-around deck looks straight out at some of the best peaks in the range. Mornings start with coffee and mule deer in the meadow; evenings end with a glass of something good, a fire crackling in the wood stove, and a sky so full of stars it feels invented. Inside, you get the comfort of a modern home with the soul of a mountain cabin: a full kitchen for big family meals, a queen bedroom, a bunk room the kids will fight over, and a roomy loft with three queen beds, a couch, and a TV. Wash off the trail dust in the full bath, run the washer and dryer between adventures, and gather everyone around one of three fire pits when the sun drops behind the ridgeline. “One of the most peaceful and pleasant places we have ever stayed.” — Joshua, past guest “Beautiful cabin tucked away in the Big Horns with an awesome view. Has anything you could need for sleeping and cooking.” — Cory, Casper, WY This is high country, so come prepared and come curious. There's no cell service up here, though the cabin has Starlink WiFi — and most guests tell us afterward that the quiet was the best amenity of all. You will rediscover card games, rocking chairs, long dinners, and the kind of sleep that only comes at altitude. Bring the ATVs and you can ride straight from the property onto thousands of acres of trails. Bring rods and you are minutes from alpine lakes. Bring the snowmobiles in winter and the cabin becomes your launch pad into untracked powder. . Pets: Allowed (maximum 1). Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants A newly built cabin with clean, modern finishes and genuine mountain character. Rustic warmth, a wood-burning stove, and a wrap-around deck that does most of the talking. Here is the room-by-room breakdown. Kitchen & Dining (combined) Full-size kitchen with full refrigerator, stove and oven, and everything you need to cook a real meal at altitude Coffee setup for slow mountain mornings on the deck Cookware, dishes, glassware, and utensils stocked and ready — guests consistently note how well-equipped the kitchen is Open dining area that flows into the living space, so the cook is never left out of the conversation Pantry basics and condiments are often on hand — a small head start before your first grocery run Living Area & Wood Stove Cozy living space anchored by a wood-burning stove — dry firewood and kindling provided Rustic decor, comfortable seating, and big windows framing the peaks A library of DVDs, board games, and a deck of cards with poker chips for the kind of nights you forget your phone exists Queen Bedroom (main level) Comfortable queen bed with quality linens Quiet, private, and steps from the full bath Window views of the surrounding meadow and treeline Bunk Room (main level) Sleeps three: a full-size lower bunk plus a twin upper A guest favorite for kids — close to parents on the main floor Extra bedding on hand for flexible sleeping arrangements The Loft Three queen beds, a couch, and a TV — the heart of the cabin for big groups Sleeps up to six comfortably; families and friend groups love claiming it as their own wing Open, airy, and full of light, with the best vantage on the morning sun hitting the peaks “Our four daughters all slept together in the ample beds in the loft, which they loved.” — Trace, past guest Full Bathroom Full bath with a shower and plenty of hot water — a genuine luxury after a day on the trail Towels and the essentials provided Cleaned and sanitized to Wyo Stays standards before every stay Laundry In-cabin washer and dryer — pack lighter, stay longer, come home with clean gear The Deck & Exterior Wrap-around deck with rocking chairs and uninterrupted views of the Bighorn peaks Gas fire pit on the deck for easy evenings, plus two more outdoor fire pits and a fire ring below Multiple grills, a picnic table, and a hammock strung between the pines Five private acres opening directly onto national forest — deer, elk, antelope, turkeys, and the bluebirds that nest here each summer “Watching the sunset behind the mountains from the porch was wonderful, and there is a great wide-open view of the night skies.” — June, McCook, NE You have the entire cabin and all five private acres to yourselves — no shared spaces, no host on-site, just room to spread out and breathe. Full, private use of the cabin: kitchen, living area, all bedrooms, the loft, bath, and laundry All three fire pits, the grills, picnic table, hammock, and the wrap-around deck Direct access from the property onto thousands of acres of surrounding national forest for hiking, hunting, fishing, ATV and ORV riding, snowmobiling, and simply wandering Kayaks available on request — message us ahead of your stay and we will have them ready for the nearby lakes Self check-in keeps your arrival easy and on your schedule. We will send clear instructions and your access details before you arrive, and we are only a message away the whole time you are here. We give you total privacy and total support — you will feel like you have the mountain to yourself, because you do, but help is always one message away. Because there is no cell service at the cabin, the best plan is to send any questions before you head up the mountain or whenever you drop into town and catch a signal. We answer quickly, and we genuinely love helping guests plan the good stuff — a private chef dinner after a day on the trail, a stocked fridge waiting on arrival, an ATV route worth your morning, or a celebration we can quietly set up before you walk in. “Jade was very responsive and helpful with anything I needed.” — Spencer, past guest Reach out before you book if you are weighing dates, group size, or seasonal access — we would rather help you get it right than have you guess. That is the whole point of booking with a real Wyoming team instead of a faceless listing. The Piton sits in a quiet, gated mountain community in the southern Bighorns — private and peaceful, with friendly neighbors scattered across the hillside and a whole lot of nothing-but-views in between. This is one of the best-kept corners of Wyoming for people who want real wilderness without a five-hour drive to the nearest town. You are surrounded by the Bighorn National Forest and within reach of the Cloud Peak Wilderness, yet still close enough to Buffalo for groceries, fuel, and a great meal. Worth the trip from the cabin: Meadowlark Lake — alpine fishing, kayaking, and shoreline picnics Crazy Woman Canyon — a dramatic, boulder-walled drive and hike Dull Knife Reservoir — a short drive for fishing and quiet water Ten Sleep — world-class rock climbing, a beloved brewery, and small-town charm Buffalo, WY — historic Main Street, the Occidental Hotel, restaurants, and full services Cloud Peak Wilderness — trailheads into some of Wyoming’s most stunning high country “Perfectly situated almost exactly between Buffalo and Ten Sleep. Peaceful, private, gated community... stunning sunsets and sunrises.” — Daphne, past guest A note on the photos — we believe in showing you exactly what you are getting. The lakes and streams in the area are a short drive from the cabin, not on the property itself. What is on the property is the view, the quiet, and the wildlife — and that is plenty. The Piton is a genuine high-country cabin, and a little preparation makes it perfect. Here is everything you should know going in — we would rather over-share than have you surprised. No cell service (Starlink WiFi is available). Download offline maps just in case, since a WiFi outage at 8,500 feet isn't unheard of. Most guests tell us the disconnection from their phones ends up being their favorite part anyway. Elevation ~8,500 ft. Drink extra water, take the first day easy, and expect cool nights even in summer. Weather in the Bighorns changes fast — pack layers and a rain shell. Off-grid water & septic. The cabin runs on a private well and septic system, which we monitor and service between stays. Please conserve water — shorter showers, minimal flushing — to keep everything running smoothly. It is part of mountain living, and it keeps this place pristine. Professionally cleaned & inspected. Our team cleans, restocks, and walks the cabin and grounds before every single stay, so you arrive to a tidy, safe, ready-to-enjoy home. A real mountain setting. You are inside a national forest. The occasional moth or ladybug may find its way in, and you will likely see far more wildlife outside. We screen and treat, but a few wild neighbors are part of the charm. Gated access. You will pass through a community/ranch gate on the way in — this is normal and expected. Please open it, drive through, and close it behind you. Our directions and the property markers make it simple. Maps can be unreliable up here. Use the step-by-step directions we provide and follow them over GPS for the final stretch. Pet-friendly. Well-behaved dogs are welcome — there is no better place to let them roam. Just let us know in advance. The Wyo Stays Promise When you book a Wyo Stays property, you are covered by four commitments we make to every guest: Guest Satisfaction Guarantee — if something is not right, we make it right. Price Match — we stand behind fair, honest pricing. Full Compliance — properly licensed, permitted, and operated to code. Transparent Lodging-Tax Bookkeeping — handled accurately and at no additional cost to you.