A Wyoming ranch is renting out its nine lavish cabins for a steep price tag of $25,000 a night, allowing those lucky enough to afford it a prime location to get away from the coronavirus.
Magee Homestead, nestled in Saratoga, even has a minimum price tag of $175,000 for those hoping to stay at least seven nights.
Part of the high end Relais & Chateaux group of hotels, Magee Homestead is located on 30,000 acres of private land that is fully accessible to guests who love being surrounded by nature.
Magee had been planning on staying closed for the entire 2020 season, only keeping their Lodge and Spa business opened for interested families, CNN Travel reports.
Magee Homestead, nestled in Saratoga, Wisconsin, is letting guest rent out their nine cabins for a whopping $25,000 a night
Plenty to see: Part of the high end Relais & Chateaux group of hotels, Magee Homestead is located on 30,000 acres of private land that is fully accessible to guests who love being surrounded by nature
Cozy! Each home features classic Western interior decor and captivating views
Management planned to consolidate staff to just one property, thinking the Lodge would attract the most visitors.
But soon they ‘started to get a lot of inquiries about private buyouts,’ said proprietor Jeremy Belnap.
‘Families were really interested in getting away; traveling, dreaming and seeing their families again, if they weren’t all in quarantine together,’ he said. ‘So, we thought it made a lot of sense to open up to buyouts.’
A few weeks after announcing availability, four groups booked to stay. One group plans to stay for 14 days.
Magee Homestead is part of the Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming. Guests can go there to get a fine selection of food
Stay active: Guests staying at the resort have plenty to do, including practicing their archery
See the sights! Visitors can also take part in Polaris Ranger all-terrain tours and even have the option to to have a wild paintball session on top a hilltop
‘We’ll probably do eight to 10 weeks of business there this summer,’ Belnap added.
The normal schedule normally runs from June 20 to the end of September, so the property has been able to salvage a decent portion of their season. Rooms are normally $1,000 a night per person, with a minimum of two guests per room.
Belnap and his staff are able to expand experiences with private buyouts, however.
‘We’ll iron out all of their likes and dislikes,’ Belnap explained. ‘If they really want to do an Italian or Mexican night, we’ll create it. We can really get custom with the group’s desires.’
Everyone gets a room! In total, there are 12 bedrooms that can take a group of upwards of 27 people in one group
The massive property includes rivers, mountains and lush prairies
Those looking to indulge in spa services can enjoy them in private rooms or in the outdoor teepee
The resort is taking extra precautions to ensure safety in response to the coronavirus, with all staff required to wear masks – and gloves when needed. The hotel will provide optional ones for guests.
A dedicated team watches over each group’s stay, so that random staff don’t come and go from each property.
‘You can build relationships [with the staff], but also know that you don’t have a different server every single day, exposing yourself to that many more people,’ added Belnap.
Since the property is closed to all but one party at a time, there is no need to space out tables in the dining room.
‘If you have the whole place to yourself, there will be some amount of normalcy,’ said Belnap.
A stylish path leads guests through the nine historically restored cabins.
This lavish bathroom features a pristine bathtub and a large walk-in shower
Target practice: There is also a on-site gun range at the property
Magee’s spa includes both an outdoor pool, cabanas and an indoor grotto
Each home features classic Western interior decor and captivating views. The largest of them has three bedrooms and a full kitchen.
In total, there are 12 bedrooms that can take a group of upwards of 27 people in one group.
The property provides horseback trail rides, Polaris Ranger all-terrain tours and even the option to take part in a wild paintball session on top a hilltop. There is also a on-site gun range at the property
Magee’s spa includes both an outdoor pool, cabanas and an indoor grotto.
Guests can even fish in the many creeks and rivers on the property
This cabin is surrounded by sprawling hills
Those looking to indulge in spa services can enjoy them in private rooms or in the outdoor teepee.
Aestheticians at Magee are wearing gloves and face shields.
Magee’s has 25 staff members normally on site to handle guest’s needs.
Food is Magee’s speciality, with the guest having the option to take a short trip to The Farm – a complex located at the Brush Creek Ranch where diners can enjoy a restaurant, brewery, distillery, creamery and bakery.
Food from the Ranch can also be procured for guests and private dining is available at Magee.
A dedicated team watches over each group’s stay, so that random staff don’t come and go from each property
The resort is taking extra precautions to ensure safety in response to the coronavirus, with all staff required to wear masks – and gloves when needed. The hotel will provide optional ones for guests