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Highlights
Arcade/game room
A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
Guests like the location for the scenic views.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Ashton, ID
Mesa Falls
Place, Mesa Falls
51 min drive
Harriman State Park
Place, Harriman State Park
57 min drive
Aspen Acres Golf Course
Place, Aspen Acres Golf Course
59 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Loft
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded Lakefront Log Cabin, Wildlife and Fishing Paradise, Pet Friendly
For summer, spring, and Fall, complimentary canoes, rowboats, and kayaks. Secluded log cabin (water on three sides- 50 feet from the lake) on private forested lake (aspen, cottonwood, cedar), approximately one mile long with connecting water-lily pond with sand dunes on the west, only 15 miles NE of St. Anthony, 14 miles NW of Ashton, at the base of the Island Park area, 60 miles from the Idaho Falls Airport. Yellowstone National Park west entrance less than 50 miles, (West Yellowstone is 70 miles), and Teton National Park south entrance only 80 miles.
No motorboats on the lake, but canoes, kayaks, float tubes, small sailboats and paddleboats allowed. Swimming with rope swings. Minimal mosquitoes in the summer and abundant wildlife - bald eagles, trumpeter swans, turtles, frogs, beaver, muskrats, deer, migration path of moose and elk, spectacular fall colors, spring wildflowers. Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails to everywhere, (8 miles south of High Point), 4 wheeler trails and horseback trails in forest and sand dunes.
Lake is stocked with abundant trout, ecology for fish similar to Henry's Lake. World famous Henry's Fork of the Snake River and Ashton Reservoir (motorboats) only 10 miles away. Two complimentary fishing permits come with cabin rental. Ask owner for details. The $100.00 cleaning fee is reimbursable. If interested, please discuss with owner. Pet friendly with owner approval - $10.00 per pet per day, 2 pets maximum. When reserving cabin, ask for a copy of pet policies. New granite countertops have been added to kitchen and bathrooms, and downstairs master bathroom was completely renovated in Spring of 2023. WINTER SPECIAL - FREE COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE TO THE CABIN BY SNOWMOBILE AND ROXOR SIDE BY SIDE. Enjoy a 2 or 3 night secluded weekend special at $150.00 per night by a wood stove, fully furnished kitchen, 4 queen size beds, ice fishing, complimentary use of a 2 person snowmobile for the shuttle, cross country skiing or snowshoeing, sledding. Personal belongings and your food are shuttled in sleds.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
With consent of the owner
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Also no fireworks allowed on property.
The $100.00 cleaning fee is refundable by personal check if the guests choose to clean the cabin. If interested, cleaning list sent upon request.
Fishing is complimentary for two individuals, and must wear the bright colored fishing permit around their necks. Children under 12 years free.
PETS - If your pets stay on beds or couches, please bring your own sheets and blankets. 2 pets maximum. $10 per pet per day
Important information
You need to know
Property # 11794
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Ashton
Located in Ashton, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Harriman State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Aspen Acres Golf Course. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Is Secluded Lakefront Log Cabin, Wildlife and Fishing Paradise, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Lakefront Log Cabin, Wildlife and Fishing Paradise, Pet Friendly?
As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Lakefront Log Cabin, Wildlife and Fishing Paradise, Pet Friendly on Oct 5, 2026 start from $245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Secluded Lakefront Log Cabin, Wildlife and Fishing Paradise, Pet Friendly?
Check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Secluded Lakefront Log Cabin, Wildlife and Fishing Paradise, Pet Friendly located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest and within 25 mi (40 km) of Mesa Falls and Aspen Acres Golf Course. Lower Mesa Falls and Rexburg Stake Tabernacle are also within 32 mi (52 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Wonderful peaceful and relaxing waterfront property with excellent fishing! Host was very kind. Yellowstone Park and Island Park not far from the cabin.
Shell S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2026
What a wonderful couple to host!
...and they left the cabin in great shape. If they make a reservation at your place, you will be very lucky indeed.
Butlers cabin was an amazing experience! The cabin was clean and comfortable with plenty to do and at the same time relaxing. It is definitely a place worth visiting and will be going back again soon!
I believe this was our 10th trip to Burt's cabin. We absolutely love to stay here & we feel right at home. Burt is very communicative & I feel like he is an old family friend. His place is peaceful & serene. I love that it is off the beaten path & the privacy is unsurpassed.
Shellie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2025
Anytime Shellie possibly might request a stay at your home or cabin, you have a guest that will leave your place cleaner than when she arrived (yep she is that good), and be respectful of your property and neighbors.
My family stayed at the cabin for the second time and we were not disappointed. We caught trophy sized trout like last year and the cabin/weather were great. We went to Yellowstone and saw all sorts of wildlife. Burt made sure we had everything we needed.
Our stay included visiting Yellowstone one day and The Tetons another. Mesa Falls was a close visit as was Harriman State Park. On our odd days, we were able to enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the lake while kayaking and fishing. Never a dull moment.
Beautiful property. Owner had everything available you would need from water activities, to household/kitchen, to indoor entertainment. The directions on the "dirt road" were easy to follow. Wonderful stay.
Rebecca N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bridgette S.
Jun 21, 2018
Overall enjoyable
Relaxing cabin. Just wish the beds and pillows were more comfortable.
Bridgette S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Sorry to hear about the pillows. Each queen size bed has 4 pillows of varying firmness and can be switched around. I am going to research the top rated pillows in Consumer Reports and educate myself to ensure I have a good mix of the top rated pillows.
First feedback I have had on the queen bed mattress in 18 years. Too soft, too hard? Need more feedback.
Burt
This was our second stay at the lake cabin. It is a very peaceful place to come back to. The fishing was good. Burt the property owner was very helpful. We'll do our best make a 3rd stay in the future!
Very quiet and relaxing. If it's wasn't for the wind ,it would have been even better
eric b.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Burt Butler
Having grown up on a lake in northern Minnesota, when Burt Butler moved from North Carolina to Idaho in 1993 to work for the state court system, one of his dreams was to find secluded lakefront property that his four children could enjoy, and ultimately build a cabin that the family could consider a comfortable second home. That dream came true in 1998 when Burt Butler found a unique secluded lakefront property on a peninsula with a gentle shoreline and spectacular fishing with no motor boats allowed on the lake. In the Fall of 2001 the elegant and rustic cabin was started and finished in June 2002. Now retired, in April 2019 Burt moved to the property permanently and has built a log garage with living quarters for himself 100 feet behind the cabin, leaving the cabin for his guests.
Why they chose this property
Our secluded vacation property, with close proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, offers year round recreation opportunity for my family and guests. Swimming, canoeing, fishing and outdoor fires under the stars in the summer, Fall colors and 4 wheeling in the sand dunes adjacent to the lake, and early winter ice skating, and when the snow gets deep great cross country skiing and snowmobiling and the enjoyment of a wood stove. Owner Burt Butler in year 2020 built a garage with living quarters above and now lives on the property year round.
What makes this property unique
Peace, quiet, fires outside and inside, barbecue on the huge deck and dutch oven cooking, great fishing, wildlife variety from frogs, beavers, trumpeter swans, birds of all varieties including bald eagles, moose, deer, to a sighting of a wolf. Cabin is completely available to guests with separate parking and privacy while the owner lives in living quarters above garage 100 feet from the cabin.
Languages:
English
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