Location: Island Park, Idaho, USA (23mi.West Yellowstone, 87mi.Idaho Falls, 101mi. Bozeman, MT) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
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, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing
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. 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. High speed internet is available through an ethernet connection via satellite. 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 comfortability 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 Sawtelle 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.
Out front the extensive redwood deck with its log railing looks out over aspens and pine trees, which creates a great sense of seclusion. Look forward to casual meals and BBQs here, as you enjoy the view and the sound of the quaking aspens.
Depending on the season, boating, white water rafting, water skiing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing, snowmobiling, 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.
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!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : There is plenty of space to park in the driveway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : There is a large yard with plenty of space for parking an RV, boat or trailer.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : There is one queen bed in the master bedroom and one in the upstairs bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : The third bedroom has two twin beds.
- Convertible Bed : The loft has a queen size sleeper couch.
- Crib : There is a playpen/crib as well as a highchair.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : There is a library with DVDs for all ages.
- CD Player
- Music Library : There is a collection of CDs for the use of our guests.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The kitchen is fully equipped - it even has a bread machine, as well as olive oil for cooking, and herbs and spices.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : The wrap-around deck offers a lovely space to unwind and relax as you listen to the quaking aspens...
- View/Location
- Lake View : A glimpse of Henry's Lake can be seen through the quaking aspens and pine trees
- Mountain View : You can see the mountains of the Continental Divide through the aspens and pine trees from the deck.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet : An ethernet connection through satellite is available at the cabin.
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor Firepit, Adjoins National Forest, Near Meadow View Horse Ranch where you can enjoy rodeos and BBQ dinners. The cabin has a hair dryer for your use.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Yellowstone Park, with all of its wildlife and geothermal activities, is close to the cabin.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 1-Aug 31 ... $255/night .. $1700/week (6 night minimum)
Sept-May ...$230-$215/nt.. $1550-$1450/wk (4 night minimum)
Oct-Nov 20 & Apr $195/night .. $1300/week (4 night minimum)
Nov 21-Mar 31 .. $215/night .. $1450/week (3 night minimum)
Payment by personal check drawn on US bank, and by credit card via
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.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Secluded Cabin Near Henry's Lake Close to Yellowstone Park
Year Purchased: 2007
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 visit with our relatives near by and enjoy all of the activities available to us.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
We enjoy visiting Yellowstone, the Tetons and other parks nearby.
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.
Rodeos and BBQs three times a week, and horseback riding. Call to make a reservation.
Owner's Map of Island Park
We are Betsy and Karl Livengood
In 2006 we were married and honeymooned in this beautiful area.
We dreamed of someday buying a vacation home here.
It didn't take us long, as we soon returned in 2007 to make our dream come true!
Property Photos
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- Mountain Lake Cabin with wildflowers in the front yard - Yellowstone Lodging
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- Enjoy your BBQ dinner while listening to the sound of the quaking aspens... - Yellowstone Lodging
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- Comfortable leather couches and gas fireplace with river rock hearth - Yellowstone Lodging
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- Fireplace creates cozy atmosphere
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- Great Room with dining area that seats six to eight people
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- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
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- The loft has extra seating for TV or movie watching
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- Master bedroom with log bed
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- Queen bedroom upstairs
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- Twin bedroom with new dresser
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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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- Fishing access only two miles from cabin off of Red Rock Rd
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- Henry's Lake in Fall, from Red Rock Rd, Looking toward Continental Divide
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- Great snow in Island Park - you can snowmobile from the cabin to the trails!
Traveler Reviews (91)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Laffertys
(Hillsboro, OR)
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 Dugans
Recommended for:
Beautiful spot!
Guest: Joan and Chuck
(El Macero, CA)
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:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Even Nicer Than We Expected
Guest: Sonny P
(Norfolk, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
The cabin was every bit as nice as we expected based on the reviews and pictures, perhaps even better than we expected. The cabin is beautiful inside and well equipped with anything you might need. The manager was easy to work with and very helpful. The cabin is well located for access to Yellowstone NP or Harriman State Park. I have traveled extensively, and this is the nicest cabin I have stayed in to date. If there was a negative about the cabin, it was the size of the bedrooms...a little too small for a dresser; but we managed with our clothing nonetheless. With all of the other great features, this is a minor detail.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Very nice cabin
Guest: J.C.
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
The cabin is very nice. Awesome country. We saw moose, a wolf, tons of bison, elk, mountain goats, coyote, pronghorn, osprey, and eagles in Yellowstone Park, and a mule deer in the yard of the cabin. The weather was great. We will be back.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful log home was perfect home base for our amazing trip
Guest: Greg and Family
(La Porte, IN)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
Thank you for sharing your beautiful log home with our family. What a grand vacation we had to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary with our sons and daughter-in-law! We ventured into Yellowstone, Mesa Falls and the Grand Teton Parks. The horseback riding at Harriman State Park was the best! White water rafting on the Snake River and dinner was outstanding. This was the perfect home base for our amazing trip. Thank you!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful cabin was all and more than expected
Guest: Nancy with Family and Friends
(Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/10/11
July 30-August 6, 2011 ~ Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin! It was very clean, and made us feel at home. The kids absolutely loved the eagle's nest! Although we didn't see any wildlife outside the cabin, we saw two grizzlies, a bald eagle, and many buffalo and elk while we were in Yellowstone! We highly recommend Diamond P for horseback riding and Yellowstone Raft in Gardiner. The cabin was all and more than we expected! Thanks again for helping make our vacation so wonderful!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful setting in the middle of "Gods Country"
Guest: Fetzner family
(Woodstock, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
We have really enjoyed being smack-dab in the middle of "Gods Country." After driving through Yellowstone, we were pleasantly surprised to find we would be staying in a setting almost as beautiful. We found the rodeo just down the road - a deal for $5. Took advantage of the bikes and took a nice ride to the main road - 14 miles of beautiful scenery! I highly recommend the short hike to Mystic Falls in the Biscuit Basin at Yellowstone. Also make sure to take a dip in the Firehole River! We had a marvelous time and appreciated the fact that the rental home was exactly what you portrayed it to be if not better! P.S. The Eagle's Nest was great. It was our game fort (from the kids) ~
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great family get-together in this joyous cabin
Guest: Lisa and Family
(New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
7/11-7/18/11~ The De Temple-Smith family from New Mexico celebrated being together in this joyous cabin. Highlights included nightly cookouts, gorgeous wildflowers (which we collected in containers throughout the house) and riding bicycles all over the mountains! Whew, we are exhausted! :-) It was so wonderful to visit Yellowstone and return to this "home away from home." Actually we felt the Island Park area was just as spectacular as any national park. Thank you so much for the warm hospitality! P.S. The Eagles' nest was a big hit with the kids!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Gorgeous cabin - wonderful memories
Guest: Peggy, David and Family with Grandpa and Grandma
(Seattle, WA and Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
We thoroughly enjoyed the week! Grandpa Chin caught fish in Henry's Lake and on a boat drifting the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. He had the most marvelous time and the cabin surely contributed to that experience. Grandma Chin loved the fireplace (don't see that often in Hawaii!). The Evans girls told stories and took naps in the Eagle's Nest and everyone marveled at the gorgeous cabin. We left left camping chairs for future guests. Bring them to the lake or the rodeo! Thanks again for such a great time and the wonderful memories. The Evans from Seattle and the Chins from Hawaii
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Very well appointed and cared for cabin
Guest: Gary and Family
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11
Review Submitted: 07/10/11
June 27-July 6, 2011 What an amazing mountain cabin. We loved using the firepit and grill and enjoyed the beautiful views on the drive here from Yellowstone! The house was so well stocked and comfortable. Thanks for all the small touches! It was a great week for animal watching ... we saw moose while on 4 wheelers in Island Park and in Yellowstone had close encounters with bison and their new calves plus elk, a black bear, coyote, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, squirrels and bald eagles. What an amazing week out here in Idaho and Wyoming and we are so glad we spent it at the Mountain Lake cabin! Thanks again for providing a very well-appointed and cared for cabin for our very memorable Yellowstone adventure. We very much appreciate all the work you two put into maintaining the cabin in such excellent condition and providing for all of your guests’ needs. Thanks so much! P.S. We also loved the warm weather, we were told we must have brought it from Virginia.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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