15% Off Rent 5/18-22 and 6/2-8! - Cabin Close to Yellowstone Park & Henry's Lake
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
From the cabin you can see a glimpse of Henry's Lake, surrounded by towering mountains forming the Continental Divide. Mountain Lake Cabin, built in 2003, is the perfect home base for exploration of the Yellowstone and Teton National Parks. Fish Henry's Lake, a world renowned fishing destination from the public access only a half mile from the house. Located just 23 miles west of West Yellowstone in Island Park, Idaho, Mountain Lake Cabin sits on a half acre property, nestled between pine trees and aspens, and bordered by Targhee National Forest. WiFi is available for the use of our guests. This cabin is supplied well - we provide linens and towels, a hair dryer, all paper goods, hand soaps, dishwashing soaps, laundry soap, shower gel, trash can liners, etc. The comfort of our guests is important to us!
This 1508 sq. ft. two-story 3 bedroom/2 bath year-round vacation home has a large loft and sleeps 8 comfortably. It is fully equipped and tastefully furnished. The Great Room has floor to ceiling windows, and the log staircase and vertical logs supporting the cathedral ceiling add to the rustic charm of this lovely mountain home. The alluring view draws your eyes outward through quaking aspens and pines, and to the rising mountains that form the Continental Divide to the North.
It was here in 1805 that the Lewis and Clark expedition looked for a passage over the Divide to link the Missouri River to the Columbia River and down to the Pacific Ocean.
Knotty pine tongue and groove walls and ceilings, custom pine plank flooring, slate tiles, and plush wall-to-wall carpet create a cozy and rustic atmosphere in the cabin. Comfortable furnishings welcome you to a very relaxing experience! A fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and stools opens onto the Great Room with two comfortable leather couches, a recliner, a rocking chair and a corner cast iron gas stove backed by a tall wall of smooth river rock.
The master bedroom with its log bed and full bath is right down the hall. The master bathroom has a bath/shower combination. In the rear of the cabin is a large mudroom, that has a washer and a dryer and a door to the rear deck. The rear deck is very private and looks out over the adjoining Targhee National Forest that rises to the heights of Sawtell Mountain. To the side of the cabin in the rear is a firepit, where you can gather to roast marshmallows, share the day's activities and reminisce...
Up the log stairs is a large loft, with a queen size pullout couch and an over-stuffed chair with ottoman. It is a cozy place to talk, read, or watch movies on DVD or satellite TV. There are two upstairs bedrooms; one with a queen bed, and the other with two twin beds. The upstairs bathroom has a shower. Up a log ladder tucked under apex of the cathedral ceiling is an eagle’s nest loft. Your children will love to play there!
Out front the extensive redwood deck with its log railing looks offers views of aspens and pine trees, which creates a great sense of seclusion. Look forward to casual meals and BBQ's here, as you enjoy the view and the sound of the quaking aspens.
Depending on the season, Fishing, snowmobiling, boating, white water rafting, water skiing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing, sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are all available in Island Park and neighboring West Yellowstone. You can literally snowmobile from the cabin onto trails that connect with groomed trails down the road in Henry’s Lake State Park, or into West Yellowstone and further into Idaho. You could also try the groomed trails at Big Springs (drive south on Highway 20 and take a left at Mack's Inn). There are also great opportunities for cross-country skiing - drive south on Highway 20 to Harriman State Park and enjoy the peace and quiet there. Or go to the world-famous RendezVous Ski trails in West Yellowstone and visit during the yearly Ski Festival around Thanksgiving, or take part in the yearly RendezVous Ski Races in March.
Backcountry skiing can be had right from the house. Skin up the foothills of Sawtell Peak from the back door!
The fishing in Henry’s Lake and surrounding streams is a trout angler's dream and this area is a world-renowned fishery. The lake is home to the 'Henry's Lake Lunker,' a cutthroat-rainbow hybrid that can easily weigh up to 10 pounds. The lake also offers an abundance of brook, rainbow, and native cutthroat trout. The Henry's Fork of the Snake River flows out of the lake and winds its way through Harriman State Park to Ashton. This stretch of clear mountain water is acclaimed by fly-fishing enthusiasts as the 'best trout fishing stream in the U.S.'
Henry's Lake State Park on the southeast corner of the lake encompasses three unique ecosystems including the lake, wetlands and sagebrush steppe. Moose and antelope are a common sight and wildflowers bloom throughout the season. The 3-mile Aspen Loop Nature Trail is open to hikers and bikers.
High Mountain Adventures across from the Island Park Resort off of Highway 20 rents kayaks, canoes, rafts, tubes, 4-wheelers and mountain bikes. Or rent your snowmobile there during the winter. Spend a day on Henry's Lake in kayak or canoe as you enjoy the peace and quiet amidst the mountains of the Continental Divide.
Mountain Lake Cabin is within easy driving distance of Yellowstone Park, Red Rock National Wildlife Refuge, Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, Harriman State Park, Quake Lake, and the old mining town of Virginia City, Montana. If you're looking for a rich and authentic western experience in quiet and beautiful surroundings, with easy access to Yellowstone Park, you're sure to enjoy your stay at Mountain Lake Cabin!
Keywords: Cabin, 1508 Square Foot, cabin in the woods, close to Henry's Lake, secluded location, close to Yellowstone Park, wildlife, close to West Yellowstone, horseback riding, rodeo nearby, flyfishing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, backcountry skiing, fishing
Property Type
- 2 story
- Cabin
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Loft
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Towels Provided
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- VCR
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
Communications
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Tourist Attractions
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Adventure
Location & View
Activities
- Cinemas
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Golf
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Cross Country Skiing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Water Tubing
- Hiking
- Fly Fishing
- Rafting
- Snowmobiling
- Snowboarding
- Kayaking
- Mountaineering
- Museums
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Mountain Biking
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- ATM/Bank
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hunting Big Game
- Mountain Climbing
- Boating
- Hunting
Other Activities
Reviews
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Guestbook Comment
Guestbook Comment
- Guest Laffertys
- Date of stay 10/01/07
- Review Submitted 10/22/07
October 13th - October 17th, 2007 First, we would like to graciously thank Magdalena, rental manager, for all of her excellent and timely communication with us as we prepared to travel here from Oregon! She was so patient and always ready to help with whatever questions we had which made our trip and our arrival here so wonderful! Thank you Magdalena! To the owners, Karl and Betsy: May I tell you that your beautiful cabin is so wonderfully well-equipped, stocked, and clean that I really did not even have to make a run to the grocery store for items like paper products, or plastic storage bags! Even a crock pot and every utensil/cooking item needed for those meals we cooked here - spices, even the condiments! Another excellent thing we enjoyed was how comfortable the beds and all the furnishings were. All of my family suffers terribly from dust mite allergies and so we are usually not very comfortable in rental homes because they do not clean well for dust in furnishings, bedding, etc. We had no such problems here, so we know you must do a great job of "allergy-proofing" your bedding and keeping dust to a minimum - we are so appreciative as this is very rare! I hope it can continue to be maintained this way because we hope to return annually! We spent a good majority of our time in Yellowstone so we did not see much wildlife around the cabin, but enjoyed the beautiful location! Your deck is awesome! Great work! I can tell you stay here yourself because your own special touches make all the difference! We have stayed in many vacation homes in Oregon on the coast and I can tell you from experience that yours has been the most comfortable and wonderful to stay in because of the care you have taken to provide more than 'just the basics' and your continued interest in 'keeping it fresh' and clean. Thank you for providing this wonderful home! Sincerely, The Laffertys and DugansDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 8/8
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Great weekend!
Great weekend!
- Guest Oggies
- Date of stay 03/28/13
- Review Submitted 04/03/13
Wonderful time! Such a clean, beautiful cabin. Can't wait to return in the summer.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Clean and well equipped home
Clean and well equipped home
- Guest C.W. and Family
- Date of stay 08/25/12
- Review Submitted 09/12/12
We had a wonderful time visiting Yellowstone and the Tetons. After spending long days out it was nice to come back to your clean and well equipped home. Thanks for sharing your home.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Great cabin!
Great cabin!
- Guest R.T. and Friends
- Date of stay 08/19/12
- Review Submitted 08/27/12
We enjoyed the cabin very much! Were greeted by a small weasel on the first night. Saw horned owls, white tail deer, osprey, hawks, chipmunks, all kinds of small birds. Spent two days in Yellowstone on our motor cycles, took the Beartooth Highway, fished Henry's Lake and the Madison River in Montana. We saw buffalo, elk, bear, and other small animals and birds. Thanks so much for the use of your home!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Wonderful trip, great cabin
Wonderful trip, great cabin
- Guest Jean-Michel B.
- Date of stay 07/28/12
- Review Submitted 08/15/12
We made a very long travel before arrive in this very nice and quiet cabin, where we passed a great trip. This was a great place for our fishing trip, it is a beautiful cabin very well equipped, stocked, and clean. During our trip we see moose (at the beginning of Red Rock Road), bison and coyote (in the Yellowstone Park), bears (in the Lamar Valley). Thank you to Magdalena for her help, we came from France for a great trip and this was the case.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Perfect location - wonderful visit
Perfect location - wonderful visit
- Guest B.P. and Family
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 07/25/12
We had a wonderful time visiting Yellowstone and Henry's Lake! This was a great meeting place for our daughter and son-in-law from California and the three of us from Ohio. The cabin was in a perfect location - very relaxing and peaceful! We saw two moose at the end of the road on three different occasions - very fun! Also, a momma and baby porcupine on the back deck.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Nice, well stocked cabin with beautiful views
Nice, well stocked cabin with beautiful views
- Guest J.R. and Family
- Date of stay 06/10/12
- Review Submitted 06/19/12
The four of us had a wonderful time here. The cabin has a great layout, very well kept and stocked nicely. The views are beautiful. We made many trips to Yellowstone and it was great to have the cabin to come back to - so relaxing. We saw a moose down the road - didn't see one in Yellowstone! Thanks so much - loved it!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Lovely cabin
Lovely cabin
- Guest K.R. and Family
- Date of stay 05/10/12
- Review Submitted 05/16/12
The lovely, lovely cabin made our stay in Yellowstone very memorable; in fact unforgettable. Thank you for enabling a great holiday.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.
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Great stay - two moose in the back yard!
Great stay - two moose in the back yard!
- Guest Family from Rexburg
- Date of stay 02/18/12
- Review Submitted 02/22/12
This is the GREATEST ever. The Eagle's Nest was the hit for the kids. They all want one at home. THANK YOU! We woke up to two moose just out the back door in the trees. One laid down and we watched her for quite some time. We also made a slide for the kids to slide down the hill just in front of the front porch and could slide almost to the road. We all had a blast. It's always the greatest if you have a snow storm while here and we did for a while. It was really pretty. We will always remember this. Thanks for the memories!!!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Beautiful spot!
Beautiful spot!
- Guest Joan and Chuck
- Date of stay 09/18/11
- Review Submitted 09/27/11
This was our second stay at Mountain Lake Cabin. We have enjoyed it as much as last year. Beside the major attractions at Yellowstone, we suggest Lamar Valley and the Midway Basin Geyser. We revisited Ennis, Montana and took the scenic drive to Mesa Falls. We are sad to leave this beautiful spot!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Rates
Jun 1-Aug 31 ... $255/night .. $1700/week (6 night min. stay) September ... $225/night .. $1500/week (3 night min. stay) Oct-Nov 20 & Apr $195/night .. $1300/week (3 night min. stay) Nov 21-Mar 31 .. $185/night .. $1200/week (3 night min. stay) May ... $215/night .. $1450/week (3 night min. stay) Payment by personal check & PayPal, or direct credit card payments. $500 security deposit required when booking. Refunded minus cleaning fee ($100). Rent + 8% state tax due 6 weeks before stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Idaho Falls, Idaho at 87 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Highway 20 at 5.4 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Island Park Lodge at 9.5 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Harriman State Park- xc skiing at 10 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Island Park Village Resort at 10 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Island Park Lodge at 9.5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2013
About the owner: Caroline and Jasper Buchbauer. We purchased the home in 2013 and are excited to share this wonderful area with our guests. We live in Bozeman, Montana and have come to the Centennial area for years to enjoy the great hunting and fishing opportunities in both Idaho and Montana. We hope to share this home with our family and friends for decades to come!
Why the Owner Chose Island Park:
We bought our vacation home because we love the area so much and we use it year round.
We can enjoy the hunting, fishing and skiing opportunities in Idaho and its only a short drive to Montana as well.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
We enjoy visiting Yellowstone, the Tetons and other parks nearby.
The elk hunting in this area is unsurpassed.
In the winter we enjoy cross-country skiing in Yellowstone Park along the river and snow shoeing through the open National Forest lands behind our house.
In the summer we enjoy horseback riding, hiking and fishing in the area.
We enjoy the comfortable atmosphere of our home, we love just being there to take a vacation.
Contact us
- Primary: 209-200-7086 Pacific Time
- Secondary: 209-200-7956 Pacific Time
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Photos
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Mountain Lake Cabin with wildflowers in the front yard
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Comfortable leather couches and gas fireplace with river rock hearth
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Great Room with dining area that seats six to eight people
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The loft has extra seating for TV or movie watching
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Queen bedroom upstairs
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Spectacular rainbow over Henry's Lake viewed from front yard
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A red fox by the fire pit frequents the property - taken by one of our guests
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Young buck whitetail deer in the back yard of the cabin taken by a guest
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Another moose in the same area taken by another guest
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View of Henry's Lake from Sawtell Peak
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Henry's Lake in Fall, from Red Rock Rd, Looking toward Continental Divide
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Winter view from the loft
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Enjoy your BBQ dinner while listening to the sound of the quaking aspens...
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Fireplace creates cozy atmosphere
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Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
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Master bedroom with log bed
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Twin bedroom with new dresser
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Chipmunk in the yard
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Same fox sleeping in the yard!
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Moose off of Red Rock Rd taken by a guest
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Fishing access at Henry's Lake only two miles from cabin off of Red Rock Rd
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Mountain Lake Cabin in the Fall
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Another view during another Fall...
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Great snow in Island Park - you can snowmobile from the cabin to the trails!
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