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Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

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Island Park, ID
  • Popular LocationMack's Inn Playhouse15 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsland Park Dam12 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Springs16 min drive
  • AirportIdaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional)83 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days

Welcome to our favorite summer family destination! Visiting Island Park was an annual summer activity in our family growing up and we are happy to have the opportunity to share our love of this beautiful country with others. Our cabin is amid the most enjoyable parts of Island Park: feeding the fish at Big Springs and the friendly hike to Johnny Sack's Cabin; floating the Henry's Fork (Big Springs) down to Mack's Inn; drives up to Sawtell Peak to view the surrounding area, playing by the reservoir, 4-wheel riding the trails; fishing on Henry's Lake; and close proximity to West Yellowstone (25 miles), Quake Lake (38 miles), Virginia City (82 miles), Mesa Falls (27 miles). The possibilities are endless!

When you drive up to our cabin, it's set back from the road and is nestled in the pine trees. You will first notice the covered front porch that lets you enjoy the peaceful beauty of the area. We have a campfire, swings, and picnic table that can all be viewed from the porch. For those of you that want to grill outside there is a bbq grill (please do not leave unattended). You'll enter into an open floor plan kitchen, dining area, and spacious living room. Your eyes will be immediately drawn to our cozy propane fireplace and unique barn wood lined wall. This cabin sleeps 6 with 2 queen beds and option of 1 queen hide-a-bed or aero-bed queen blow up air mattress that will maintain its air if left plugged in at night.

Kitchen: The kitchen is equipped with all of the necessary appliances and utensils for you to prepare your meals. We have everything from fridge, oven, microwave, coffee maker, pots, pans, casserole dishes, crockpot, toaster, electric griddle, blender, utensils, cups, mugs, cutting boards, knifes, dish towels, heat pads... Our only complaint is that dishes have to be hand washed with provided dish soap.

Living Room: The living room has a love seat with foot rest, recliner, hide-a-bed couch, over stuffed chair and foot rest, family made redwood coffee table, 2 pine end tables, 48 inch smart tv with YouTube TV or login to any of your streaming subscriptions (NO cable or satellite), and entertainment stand with Blu-ray player and bluetooth stereo to play your own tunes through while playing a fun game of cards. Ceiling mounted fan helps circulate the cool air provided by the outside temperature. There is No Air-conditioning!!!

From the living room into the hallway is where you will find 1 full bathroom, 1 bedroom, and 1 master bedroom with 1/2 bath and laundry.
Full Bathroom: This bathroom contains a large vanity with plenty of room to store your toiletries, an additional stand with storage, and wall mount for easy access to our clean, white, soft, plump towels. A full walk in shower with built in seat was recently added.

Bedroom: This bedroom is beautifully lined with one pine covered wall that matches the pine headrest, pine night stand, and pine dresser. The queen bed has soft white sheets, one fleece blanket, and comforter to match all temperature levels. Two pillows are provided. This bedroom has two small screen covered windows that help circulate the air when the ceiling fan is going.

Master Bedroom: This bedroom is also beautifully lined with one pine covered wall that matches the pine bed frame, night stands, dresser, and armoire (inside is one queen aero-bed blow-up mattress to use as a alternative to the hide-a-bed. It will maintain its air if left plugged in at night). The queen bed is covered with soft white sheets, fleece blanket, and quilt. Two pillows are provided. There's also two screen lined windows and ceiling fan. There's a large spacious closet, rocking chair, and ironing board with iron. The 1/2 bath is also supplied with the same soft, plush towels. Inside the bathroom partition is the stacking washer and dryer.

Additional Things Provided: Bedding is provided for the queen hide-a-bed or air mattress (sheets, fleece blanket, comforter, 2 pillows).

Property manager

John Balmer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Porch Lined Cabin Nestled Pines Lazy Summer Days Island Park
Porch Lined Nestled Pines Lazy Summer Days Island Park
Porch Lined Nestled Pines Lazy Summer Days
Porch Lined Nestled Pines zy

About the area

Island Park

This cabin is located in Island Park. Mack's Inn Playhouse and Yellowstone IMAX Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and Great Whirligig.

What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 15 min walk
  • Island Park Dam - 12 min drive
  • Harriman State Park - 16 min drive
  • Big Springs - 16 min drive
  • Henrys Lake - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sabor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Connie's Restaurant & Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Parlor at Mack's Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days located?

This family-friendly Island Park cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Mack's Inn Playhouse. Big Springs and Island Park Dam are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The cabin was beautiful, very clean and had everything needed to relax. Kitchen included everything needed to prepare food. Host was responsive and accomodating. Cabin was in a nice location and was near store and a coypke of restaurants as well as Big Springs. Two new cabins are being built on either side of the cabin, however there were no disturbances from the construction during our stay. Accuracy of listing rating a little lower as the photos of the listing do not indicate how close the cabins under construction are. Once the new cabins are complete, the listed cabin will not be quite as private as shown in the picture. We thouroughly enjoyed our time at the cabin and could not have asked for a more beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded but close to amenities
Cozy forest setting in a quiet neighborhood. Excellent wi-fi, comfortable beds, responsive host and a nice welcome kit for making smores in the outside fire ring.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cabin in Excellent Location
John was super responsive with our one and only issue (WiFi password), and the cabin is exactly as described. As always IP was exceptional, but this time was even more relaxing than past experiences thanks to the Balmer family cabin and all of the amenities! Thanks so much John.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant time with family.
Very quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Cabin was clean and had all the amenities we needed. We highly recommended this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin close to Yellowstone
The cabin was nice. Well maintained and was a great base camp for our Yellow Stone adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H., Hettinger, North Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation rental
Cabin was very roomy, clean and as described. Great place to base out of for ATV trails and Yellowstone Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay while visiting Yellowstone!
We loved this house! It was exceptionally clean and was exactly as described. The location makes it super easy to visit West Yellowstone and the west entrance to Yellowstone. The house had everything we needed for our week stay. I would recommend to buy your groceries beforehand only because the local prices are really high ($7.50 for a box of cheerios!) and there are no Walmarts or big chains close by. We bought toiletries such as shampoo before realizing previous renters left some so perhaps visit the house first if you don’t bring your own and you can save that way a bit. We would absolutely rent this house again if we come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
What a cozy cabin for a home base to explore Yellowstone, Tetons, and Idaho Falls, especially if you fly into IDA. Our only regret was not having enough time to enjoy this peaceful, comfortable, welcoming cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Yellowstone
This cabin was very comfortable for us. It could comfortably house 4 or 6 people. The inside is nicely remodeled. Current pictures don't do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Comfortable
Great place with a lot more amenities than ever seen. Fully stocked kitchen. The s’mores kit left for guests was a nice touch. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evening. Lots of great places close by to eat at. Definitely will come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Yellowstone
We loved this property!! It was so well maintained and clean and centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Spot
The family loved the cabin. Was rustic, yet convenient and upgraded. Owners were easy to communicate with and experienced no issues. Will be looking forward to staying there again in years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Great location. Very clean with personal touches from the owner. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for my family!
This was the perfect spot for my family. My girls loved the s’more greeting treat! There were lots of family games available to play. The house was clean and spacious and an easy 30 minute drive to Yellowstone. We also took advantage of Mack’s water adventures ( which is located about 3 minutes away) to go rafting down the Snake river when the family needed a break from hiking in the park. Check in and check out was super easy, The house is on a lovely wooded lot. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Saundra J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cabin
This cabin was a short drive from the West Yellowstone entrance. It was extremely clean and quiet. Loved the front porch and swing. Appreciated that towels, hair dryer, and paper products were provided. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped and very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable cabin in the woods
Very clean and fairly spacious cabin. It has absolutely everything we needed. Communication with hosts was timely, and not overbearing. Half an hour away from Yellowstone. Would love to have a chance to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
We could not have asked for a better place to stay on vacation! This updated cabin was just right for our family, having a full kitchen and laundry when you're traveling with kids is such a relief. Knowing that we were going to arrive "home" after a long day of exploring made it easy to relax. Added bonus for our stay was how close it is to Yellowstone's West gate! We REALLY enjoyed our time here, thank you for sharing your family cabin with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Bryan V.

Exactly what the doctor ordered
While they have a few issues to iron out, this place was gorgeously situated on a heavily wooded lot. A real camping cabin feel, with full modern amenities. While we were a little further from the main attractions in Yellowstone than we would have liked to be toward the end of our 3 NP journey, this place had exactly what we were looking for in a fully stocked kitchen, space to spread out, peace and quiet, and natural surroundings. Beautiful porch! Could have spent all day on that swing with a beer in hand :). Thank you both for your care and attention to detail and for opening up this place for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy F., Haverhill,Ma

Our stay was excellent, the house was better than we could imagine. 4 nights were not enough to enj
...Enjoy the fire pit, and S’mores which was a nice touch by the owner. Loved the pictures and fireplace and all the supplies were just right. My wife and I highly recommend and would stay again if in the area. The owner Kohn made the extra effort to call back and walk me through the pilot lighting. A beautiful 29 minute ride from Yellowstone out of the fray of West Yellowstone. Are st Boondocks restaurant up the road . It was delicious. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pravin M.

Lovely
It was great and convenient

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Excellent Accommodations for Family with Children
We enjoyed a wonderful visit to Yellowstone Park and stayed at this cabin with three adults and three children. The cabin was very clean and very comfortable. We were able to eat breakfast and dinner there, as well as, prepare lunches to eat in the park. Eating facilities are not always convenient in the park. Staying in the cabin, allowed the opportunity for the children to play and move about after hours of confinement in the vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee P.

Perfect family getaway
This was a great place to stay for our family of 5. It’s about 30 minutes from the entrance of West Yellowstone. My kids loved making s’mores (which was provided by the owner) in the fire pit. They also loved the swings. The only complaints I can give are the hide-a-bed is not at all comfortable, even my 9 year old complained. I know there is an air mattress but they are not typically much better so we didn’t even try. The other complaint is just that the tub is super tall and difficult to get out of even for adults. Neither of these things would stop me from coming again, it was a great little getaway for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Great Place near Mack's Inn
We had a great time at this cabin. All amenities were as advertised. Place was clean and cozy. Very conveniently located near the activities we were doing in Island Park. The deck was a nice place to relax and read.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017