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A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!!

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Grandma's Play House
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Island Park, ID
  • Place, Harriman State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Henrys Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!!

Whether you're looking for romance, a family get-a-way, or an adventurous fishing, snowmobiling, or ATV trip, this is the place for you! This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in Last Chance, less than a block from one of the premier fishing areas on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. It is also within driving distance of West Yellowstone and the West Entrance to Yellowstone Park.

Dubbed "Grandma's Play House" by our grandchildren, it is a favorite retreat for our family in all seasons. The interior of the cabin is clean and cozy with pine tongue & groove throughout. The main floor has an open living area, kitchen and bath with nice tiled shower. A Smart TV is available with Wifi so you can tune into your own subscription channels. There is a DVD/VHS player upstairs and a DVD player downstairs . We have a variety of movies you can watch. Dishes and pots and pans are provided, along with all the usual small kitchen appliances. Modern large appliances make meal preparation and clean-up a snap. There is an apartment sized washer and dryer in the hallway that you are welcome to use.

This is a two level home with the bedrooms and an open area upstairs. There is a television and DVD Player upstairs. A toy box filled with toys adds to the attraction for children. We also have a play pen and highchair if you need them. There is a Queen Bed and a Double Bed in the Bedrooms. 2 Single Beds and a Futon are located in the open loft area.

There is a grill and fire pit for your use. Plenty of parking for your vehicles and ATV or snowmobile trailer.

You will be within walking distance of the Henry's Fork River and "Mountain Mayhem", an ATV, drift boat, snowmobile rental business. We have year round road access. Ride your 4-wheeler or snowmobile right from the house. One of the main trails running through Island Park is near the house. There is no need to trailer your toys unless you want to.

Don't Miss Mesa Falls. Go Horseback Riding at Harriman State Park. Visit Big Springs. You can rent a raft at Mack's Inn, and float the river. During Summer months, finish off your day with a show at "Mack's Inn Play House" for a wonderful meal and good, clean comedy. Take a day and travel to Quake Lake and Virginia City in Montana. Before you leave the area, don't miss driving to Sawtelle Peak for views and vistas not to be forgotten.

It is about 30 minutes to West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park. Many of our past guests have stayed at the cabin, traveled into the park for the day, then returned to the cabin in the evening. The cabin is a great place to return to, throw a steak on the grill, and watch the sun go down.

Expect a true western experience when staying at Grandma's Play House. We are a family of hunters and photos of animal trophies taken and big game mounts are in our home. If you will find this offensive we respectfully request that you rent from someone else.




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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome but no crayons or markers!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$25 charge per pet additional charge, limit 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Island Park

Island Park is home to this cabin. While the natural beauty of Harriman State Park and Henrys Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Island Park Golf Course.
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Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Harriman State Park - 4 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 10 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Big Springs - 21 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Henrys Lake - 24 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 37 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Blue Buffalo Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pond’s Lodge Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Cone - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Trouthunter - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! ?

As of Mar 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! on Sep 28, 2024 start from $204, 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-in at A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! located?

This family-friendly Island Park cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Harriman State Park. Island Park Dam and Island Park Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 116 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alice L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowstone Adventure

Nice home, close to Yellowstone and State Parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W., Colwich, KS

Great place to stay

We enjoyed the cabin. Plenty of room for our family. Loved the hunting pics and toy box of toys.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cabin

This was a beautiful cabin and had everything that we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be recommending it to several friends that are planning on coming out
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The location is amazing for West Yellowstone. The cabin is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island park

We really enjoyed our stay in your cabin! Very clean & well stocked with all you would need & plenty of room. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great home! Beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grrrrrreat fall vacation

Property was great and we really enjoyed our stay. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becka P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

We booked this home very last minute and the owner Wendy was very accommodating. This was our second stay here and we just love it. The location is great and the house is clean and spacious. The added bonus of toys for our little one makes it even better!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent locale

Really enjoyed our stay here. House is comfortable and well appropriated. Loved the location. River within walking distance, West Yellowstone about 30 minutes away. Would definitely recommend for the outdoor type individual.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Park

Very nice kitchen and family area. Upstairs got a little hot but the beds were comfy. We didn’t have as much down time as I thought we would but it was a nice place to come home to in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Overall, very nice place to stay. comfortable and quiet. upstairs was hot after a hot day. it was a little farther than we would have liked from Yellowstone after a long day but it was nice to have a comfortable place to go back to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay...

The house was even better than described. I stayed with a group of friends from California with the main goal of fishing the Henry's Fork and the Madison. The house was perfectly located. I hope it will be available for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christophe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house near Nationals Parks

This house is ideally placed between Grand Teton Park and Yellowstone Park. And if you are a fly Angler, you are close the famous Henry's Fork. The house has all the equipments that you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The cabin was in a great location for fishing and exploring Yellowstone. We were very pleased with the well equipped kitchen. The cabin was spotless and comfortable. We had immediate response from the owner to one minor glitch as well as the housekeeper stopping by within an hour to assist. Highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Marcia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandma's Playground Cabin in Island Park

Easy access, fully stocked with kitchen utensils and appliances, kitchen towels, bath towels, toilet paper and garbage bags. Wi-fi is available. Extra roll-out bed is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell E S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fishing trip

Great property. Very roomy and rustic. Enjoyed stay and the communications with the owner. Very accommodating. Actually the house was bigger than i expected. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jerry F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandmas Playhouse

Worked for our purpose (fishing). Property was as advertised. If I had a warning about the property it would be there are a couple of tripping hazards. We didn’t have a problem but during our stay we did forget and stubbed our toe. No one fell but it was on our minds. Fishing was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becka P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

This cabin was perfect for our getaway. The bed we used was comfortable and the toys upstairs for our toddler were such a great bonus. Location was exactly as stated and where we wanted to be. It was perfectly clean for our expectations and the kitchen was fully stocked. Another reviewer complained about the condiments in the fridge but we personally appreciate this. Those who don't want to use previous condiments can just not use them. The check in and out instructions are quite detailed and it's likely they have had some trouble with guests which is unfortunate. They ask you to print out the departure checklist but I would suggest they provide the check out paper because a lot of people don't have printers anymore. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

melody w.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Would not stay again

No cell connection outside of cabin. When we arrived the house had not been cleaned from previous guests. Homeowner did not answer phone or messages right away. When she did call back, she was professional and apologetic, but unable to secure a cleaning person. Due to the late hour, we had to stay one night. Overall, the house is outdated and worn. Needs more than a basic cleaning to be a rental property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Katie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Pick somewhere else

The location isn’t great 30 minutes to west Yellowstone entrance, then another 30-60 minutes to the major sites. Listing sounds like it’s private and out in wilderness, it’s not neighbors on 3 sides very close. No chairs around fire pit, mouse traps in the kitchen gross. Place has so many dusty knickknacks everywhere, just not clean. Stripped the sheets off one bed at the end of our stay and found pillows were yellow and brown, totally disgusting. Cabinets are over filled with stuff you don't need and not organized. Also, all their old condiments, etc. are in the fridge and freezer. If you're going to rent out a house remove your personal stuff, food, pictures, etc. otherwise don't rent it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer E., Atascadero, CA

Dark hunter's lodge

For a quick place to rest your head at night, this cabin would suffice. Wendy was very polite and easy to work with, as well. However, since we didn't see reviews that reflected our experience, our family felt our take on "Grandma's Playhouse" would be helpful to some. The downstairs living room is roomy, but very dark; the upstairs is dark, as well, with no windows in the loft area or one of the tiny rooms. The upstairs bathroom was sufficient, but very uncomfortable since we are tall and the ceiling slants down across the room. As a welcoming touch, rentals usually provide some fresh, little shampoos and soaps for you; the "Playhouse" had a basket of old, half-used mini bottles to pick through. Overall, the feeling in the house itself was dank and stuffy. What was completely unnerving to us -being animal lovers- was the profusion of death around the entire house: heads and carcasses and furs of beautiful animals were everywhere, as well as endless photos of proud hunters with their kills embellishing almost all the walls. For people who respect the lives of all living things it was an EXTREMELY upsetting environment...repugnant. There is really no designated yard to escape the inner death decor, either. There are just weeds around the house. There are basic cooking supplies, but the plates and cups are all plastic, too. I understand that a homeowner might prefer to supply renters with plastic, but it simply added to the unaesthetic atmosphere of the place. (We have almost always had rentals that have a decent, if not lovely, ambiance, with nice amenities and furnishings.) Basically, we couldn't wait to get out of there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

2/10 Terrible

Zaibo L.

Rude and unhelpful owners! Stay away and don't take chances!

The owners were RUDE and UNHELPFUL! The morning after the 1st night we found there was NO WATER AT ALL! We immediately called the local number listed on the booklet in the house. A woman named Kate answered the phone COLDLY and asked us to check a few things outside our house and the house right next to ours. She told us that it was her renting house and it shares the same well with ours. She also said that there was nobody renting hers at the moment. After we checked the few things with no indication of water, she said that it might be something wrong with the well and it may take thousands of dollars and days to repair. She said she would call a plumber and hopefully he would be able to come on the same day, but couldn't guarantee it. Obviously we asked alternative solutions if the water situation could not be fixed. Then she said that this kind of things was out of their control and there was NOTHING they could do!!! I'd also like to point out that even though her number is listed as a "local" contact, she told us that she was actually hours away, like the owners. Because of her unfriendly attitude, we called the owners and she did not answer, so we left a message. With this big cloud hanging over our mind, we went to the park. In the afternoon, we got in touch with the owner, Wendy. She was not genuinely apologetic either and said that a plumber went to the house and there was water, and nothing was wrong and she said that she did not understand what was going on in the morning. (It was not rocket science to tell whether there's water or not!) Then she said that there was people renting the house next door to us and they did not have water problem in the morning (trying to questioning our judgement again!). But we knew (and Kate told us, too) that there was nobody in that house in the morning! When we came back to our house, we saw people in the other house that must have arrived in the afternoon. We speculate that there might have been some circuit breaker problem in Kate's house that cause the well malfunction thus water problem and when the people who rented her house arrived in the afternoon, they probably reset the circuit breaker and the well went back to work. If Kate or the owners were local, the problem could have been solved on the spot in the morning!) The other thing is that their washer/dryer are extremely old and the washer does NOT work (we again reached out to Kate for this by phone but did not get any response!) STAY AWAY!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Damon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Cabin was very clean and inviting. Great host and staying there was made easy, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice but beware no a/c

My wife and I stayed here and overall a nice clean place. Only 2 things we didn’t like, the upstairs stayed really hot at night even with the window open. Also after we got back from supper and ready for bed noticed back door had been unlocked upon arrival. Would consider staying here again but in the cooler months.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin.

We booked this cabin several months before our stay as it was priced lower than most cabins in the area and seemed to be the best value. Overall, the cabin has good ratings and for the most part, the property is advertised. This is a family cabin that has been cared for over the years, with some updates. I wish we would have read all the reviews before we booked, as there were several reviews that mentioned that there are mice in the cabin. We also saw a couple of mice shortly after we arrived. For some of our family members, this wasn’t a big deal, but for others, it was difficult to stay in a cabin with mice running around. We made the owner aware of the mice problem and were told that someone recently left a door open and mice must have got in, and that “country living and mice go together”. After reviewing the guest book and online reviews, we found that people have been complaining about the mice for several years. In the end, Wendy was nice enough to refund us for the remaining nights of our stay. This is a nice cabin and is a good value. Just be aware that you may see a mouse or two running around downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Sears

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We are the Sears from Preston, which is located in the south east corner of Idaho. When we purchased the building in 2007, it was just a shell. Some sheet rock had been installed, but that was about it. During the summer of 2008, we pulled our trailer up and with the help of our sons spent nearly every weekend working on the cabin to get it habitable. Some of the sheet rock came down, some of the sheet rock upstairs we left (and should have pulled down). One son is an electrician and he and his son did all of the electrical work. Another son built the beautiful kitchen cabinets. All our boys helped with nearly every other facet of the construction. It has been a family project and labor of love and while it is has many imperfections, and is, in fact, still a work in progress in some areas, we love it and hope you will love it too.
My family are all avid hunters and the cabin is filled with photos of the animals they have hunted. If you are offended by hunting, this is not the cabin for you.

Why they chose this property

Our family has always enjoyed traveling to Island Park for vacation. We often came up when our boys were small to go camping and fishing or to explore Yellowstone. We initially purchased this building as an investment, with the idea that we would finish it and resell it. Somehow, during the building process, there was a bonding that took place between our family and the house. It isn't just a house. It is a home filled with memories of birthday parties, Memorial Day Vacations, and New Year's Celebrations. One day while at the cabin with our family, I commented to my son, who incidentally lives 5 miles from me, that is was pretty funny that we had to travel 200 miles from home to spend time together. We do things at the cabin, as a family, that we don't take the time to do at home. "Grandma's Play House" has become a prized possession that we hope will stay in our family for generations to come.

What makes this property unique

We Love the Location of Our Cabin. Last Chance is a Great Place to Stay. It Isn't As Crowded As Some of the Other Areas in Island Park, Yet We Have a Grocery Store Close and Can Even Run 1/2 Mile Up to Buffalo Run for "perkies Pizza" When We Don't Feel Like Cooking. We Drive the Atv's and Snowmobiles Right Out of the Garage and Onto the Trail. We Love Visiting Mesa Falls and Taking the Road to the Top of Sawtelle Peak. We Love Being Just a Short Walk from the River. We Like to Take Walks in the Morning Or Evening and Watch the Deer Grazing Along the Roads and River. We Often See Moose Tracks in Our Yard, and Occasionally Are Fortunate Enough to Actually See the Moose Standing in Them! We Love Going On Evening Drives in Our Suv Along the Many Forest Service Roads and Watching for Wildlife. We Love Watching the Swans in the Winter As They Swim On the River. Our Cabin is Centrally Located to Everything We Love to Do. There is Never "nothing to Do" While We're at the Cabin. the Tv Seldom Gets Turned On. It's an Idyllic Escape from the Rest of the World.

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