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Gateway to Everything! Island Park / Yellowstone / Tetons / Dunes / Fishing

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A residential area with houses, a clear sky, and a visible satellite dish.
Exterior
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen in the background.
A bed with a white headboard, a teal quilted bedspread, and multiple pillows. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden door, and a shelf above the bed.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ashton, ID
  • Place, Ashton Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Historical Museum of Ashton
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mesa Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Aspen room

1 Queen Bed

Lake View Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bed

1 King Bed

The Bunkhouse

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Roots Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gateway to Everything! Island Park / Yellowstone / Tetons / Dunes / Fishing

Gateway to Island Park and Yellowstone — with a quieter base and typically easier winter driving than deeper into Island Park. This entire 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sleeps 12 on about 5 acres (1 acre manicured).
You’re on the Island Park Caldera / North Snake River Valley corridor: fish the Henrys Fork, explore Mesa Falls, and day-trip into Yellowstone and Grand Targhee. This is a drive-to getaway stay with room to spread out — not a walk-to-the-strip cabin.
THE SPACE
• Entire home · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · sleeps 12
• About 5 acres with outdoor play space
• Master suite with balcony and jetted tub
• Mountain, lake, and Snake River Valley views
• Henrys Fork about 300 yards away for fly fishing
• Open kitchen with new appliances and dining for 10
• Living room with leather couch, sectional, stone fireplace, and vaulted ceilings
• Onsite parking, washer, A/C, BBQ, balcony, and foosball
• Family gatherings, birthdays, and weddings welcome (confirm guest count with us; max 30)
WHERE YOU’LL BE
In Ashton, ID 83420 youll be in the center of it all!
Guests love us as an Island Park, Yellowstone, Tetons, St Anthony Dunes gateway — plan on a short drive to Island Park amenities and the west entrance, as well as the dunes!
Approximate drive times from the home:
• Henrys Fork — about 300 yards
• Mesa Falls — about 17 minutes
• Harriman — about 20 minutes
• Grand Targhee — about 45 minutes
• Idaho Falls (IDA) — about 58 minutes
• Old Faithful — about 65 minutes
WINTER TIP
Ashton sits on a more approachable winter corridor than deeper Island Park elevations. Still come prepared for snow, ice, and mountain weather.
Perfect for families and friend groups who want Island Park and Yellowstone access without giving up acreage, fishing water, and space to relax.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in or outside on property
The portion of the property inside the gated area and the outbuildings are not available for entry.
Dogs (case by case per ADA) only allowed in non carpeted areas. There is pest control present on the property.
Quiet outside after 10pm. Includes light pollution. Please turn off exterior lights. No atv use permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1404618vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ashton

Located in Ashton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Harriman State Park and Caribou-Targhee National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Aspen Acres Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Ashton, ID

What's nearby

  • Ashton Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Historical Museum of Ashton - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mesa Falls - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Harriman State Park - 20 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Lower Mesa Falls - 27 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Idaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Rincon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frostop Drive In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Five 11 Main Fountain & Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Juds Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoppe On Main - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to Everything! Island Park / Yellowstone / Tetons / Dunes / Fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gateway to Everything! Island Park / Yellowstone / Tetons / Dunes / Fishing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gateway to Everything! Island Park / Yellowstone / Tetons / Dunes / Fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway to Everything! Island Park / Yellowstone / Tetons / Dunes / Fishing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gateway to Everything! Island Park / Yellowstone / Tetons / Dunes / Fishing located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ashton Visitor Center and Historical Museum of Ashton. Mesa Falls is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

The home is exactly as advertised, well equipped, spacious and convenient. Overall an awesome place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+

Wonderful home. Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Glad you had a great time!! Thanks for coming!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Snow fun

Nice and spacious quiet home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place

This lovely home was great for our family including Grandma. Their was a ton of room, with plenty of beds, views of the river were amazing. Tons to do close to the house with fishing, and state parks. Yellowstone is only an hour away. Place is very peaceful and quiet. Worked great for us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks so much Neil!! Really appreciate it and yes, there is so much more to do than you would think in this area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for Yellowstone adventure

We enjoyed our stay here. Host was very responsive and helpful, and the house had plenty of room and a good layout for our large family to stay. It's about 45 minutes to West Yellowstone, and we spent several days enjoying the forest, animals and attractions nearby. Check in and check out were simple and easy, and we had a great time. Would 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

This house is in a great location! Close to fishing, gas stations, grocery stores, and Yellowstone. Plenty of room in the house for everyone. The property has amazing sunset views that overlook a river/reservoir. The kids had fun playing in the yard on the toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Everything was good as advertised. TV in basement was a little wonky and had to text the property manager for the WiFi code. Otherwise excellent stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the review. Hope you were taken care of with the Tv issue. We really appreciate your business!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding

Nice house
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Beautiful home and location . Dishes and kitchen drawers was dirty maybe due to it being winter and no one has had time to get in and clean . Other then that it was a lovely stay and we would love to stay again in the future . Thank you for opening your lovely home for us .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ok for price.

IThere was quite a lot of bugs. My kids got spider bites the first night. The view is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks for responding. We just sprayed for bugs prior to your stay. They must have been fleeing. Being a home in the country next to national forest there are a few more than in the city. Our cleaning staff and the pest control were in the home just yesterday afternoon and have taken care of any remnants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing winter getaway!

This was an incredible family-friendly winter wonderland! The house was spacious but also cozy and inviting. The hosts respond quickly to questions and check-in was easy. There was great information about the area provided as well. There were many options of where to sleep. The bedding was new and comfortable. There were also games and puzzles available. The large dining table provided plenty of room for all to participate together! I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it! I woukd love to stay in the summer months as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2024
We are glad you enjoyed Christmas at the house! Thanks for the great communication!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our stay in Fremont

Overall nice place. Could have used a little better cleaning in the bathrooms, but ok. The main issue we had for a few days was the main a/c wasn't working for the living room, kitchen, and 2 bedrooms. It did get up to 82 in the house a couple days. The manager suggested for us to open the windows and turn the fans on, which we had already done. on our last day there they did bring over a portable a/c to put i the living room. It was an overall ok stay, just wish we could have cooled the house a little better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for Big Families

I met my Mom, Daughter-in-laws & Granddaughter for a girls trip and it was simply the perfect place for us! There was room for us to spread out & hang together. We enjoyed the view, the cozy vibe of the house & the distance to town (Ashton). One of our favorite parts about the house was the fact that those who slept downstairs couldn’t hear everything happening upstairs. And speaking of the upstairs, the early risers of the bunch could make coffee & chat with other early risers without waking those sleeping upstairs. Plus, all but one bed that we used was super comfortable. Unlike SO many other houses this house had a reasonable cleaning fee AND we didn’t have to do a ton prior to checking out. I feel so blessed that I have daughter-in-laws that want to spend time with me & that we had such a great place to stay! We will be staying again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
For us older adults we would have appreciated knowing there was not a tv in the den. Doing stairs to the basement was not conducive for us. Also a deck/patio would be nice in back for ease of BBQing and enjoying the view of Snake River. Also some puzzles/cards/games would be a nice plus to have in the house on main level since table is there. Air fryer is rusted out and a colander is needed. Also the yard being mowed especially in front was a need !! What was with the water pressure we couldn’t figure out - great one day and next day absolutely no pressure and trickling tub water. Possibly when sprinklers go off ? With all this said, it’s only constructive criticism for future customers. For us , we enjoy who we’re with more than anything but we use VRBO a lot and have not felt the need to voice our opinions till now. The owner once finding out that there was a Mormon cricket infestation did ask a neighbor to spray insecticide, which was truly appreciated. Again the house was clean, plenty of seating, good location and great for spending time with family/friends. Just passing some improvements we felt were missing from past VRBO stays :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to town for a celebration of life and this house was very spacious for 5 people! The check in was very easy, but our favorite part was the view. The house is located on a ridge with a gorgeous view of the valley out of the living room windows. The kitchen was spacious and very well stocked. It is only about 50 miles away from Yellowstone, so this house would make a great home base. We had a minor issue during our stay, of which the owner wasn’t aware and it was promptly fixed. Great communication with the host! We would rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Such an amazing place that we decided to stay for a few more nights and the owners made it so much easier then I could of expected to extend our stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property great management

Perfect location close to Grandpa in Ashton, ID. Manager was great to communicate with. Perfect size for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Deer hunting

Very nice house and property with excellent views. Nice quiet neighborhood. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Did the Job

House was perfect for the 2 of us and our 2 dogs for our work trip to fix a garage at my wife's mothers's house. House just needs a good cleaning especially the wiindow frames
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay! Great for Families! Wonderful Home!

We are a big Family, and this home was set up perfectly for a big family! The owners are easy to deal with and talk too, very attentive. Just a perfect and pleasant Stay. Everything that we could need was provided, and everyone is extremely helpful! If I could give 10 Stars I would, and if I had to sum everything up in one word I would say “Perfect”!!! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and comfortable

It's a convenient stay close to West Yellowstone. If you are a group of 6+, you could save a plenty of money and time by staying here. Don't worry about driving back and forth everyday. 3 bathrooms in this house would help you cut down the getting ready time. I'd recommend this stay. Tip : Plan to check in before sunset as this is in fairly remote place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great outdoor space

This home has some real positive aspects to it! The outdoor space was great for a family with kids and the family area downstairs worked well for our large group. Unfortunately, I can not give this property a stellar review. The house and property we’re not well maintained at the time. There was no gas for the gas BBQ. The air conditioning unit is very small for a home that size and as a previous review stated, we could not get the remote controls to work in the living room. Nonetheless, this home is well priced and in a good location if you are looking to visit Yellowstone.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Im sorry you felt that way. I attempted to do maintenance on the home while you stayed but you denied me access. I have the text messages. I had the contractual right to gain access to the property with proper notice which I provided. You denied me access probably because you have too many people staying at he home. I counted more than was allowed by the contract as well as my neighbor who’s house I was staying at. Im also sorry you weren’t able to operate the controls for the TV. It’s standard technology that most everyone has in their homes. I would have refilled the gas grill had I had access to the home which you denied me. It’s a shame that your review was so horrible when I made every attempt to remedy those issues and you never communicated the others to me. Once again most of these issues were caused by your non communication and violation of the rental contract terms.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Ashton

We don’t like staying near tourists, so this was perfect for a Yellowstone home base. Lots to do in the area. Quick drive to the West Entrance. Beautiful property with acres for littles to roam and explore. The house was plenty big enough for our family of 13. Beds for everyone. Just as the pictures show. Well stocked with everything we needed. Two drawbacks that are pretty minor: 1.) the kitchen disposal doesn’t work, and 2.) the A/C isn’t adequate for a house that size. With that said, it didn’t much matter because the positives of the house FAR outweigh the negatives. As far as communication with the owner, couldn’t have been better. We were given access code a week before our departure, and anytime I (or my adult kids) needed to contact Micah, he did so quickly. He went far and above to make us happy. Great family trip. The memories will last forever. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect Yellowstone getaway!

Great place for all 14 of us!! Love the basement bunk room...perfect for kids and teens!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful homestead for family group

We arrived and found the home with a large quiet yard, complete with grill and firepit. We had several children staying who loved playing in the yard and treehouse and roasting marshmallows and hotdogs outside. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook nice family meals and there were plenty of clean beds and rooms for a large family group. I'm a runner and enjoyed early morning runs around the neighborhood, once again with beautiful views everywhere we went. We were able to get to Yellowstone and back easily every day of our trip and the house had great signals and wifi to help us plan our trip each day. One of our favorite features was the large common room/playroom complete with toys and bunkbeds. The cousins enjoyed having a sleepover in there every night and were easily entertained in the evenings by the toys available. I would absolutely recommend this home as a great value and location for a large family wanting a peaceful vacation off the beaten path.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your response I really appreciate the great detail and the care you showed to our home during your stay. You guys were very communicative which helps a ton in making sure you are taken care of during your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Angie Baum

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My Husband and I love the Yellowstone ecosystem and providing opportunities for others to experience the same. We've lived all over the world but still call Moose Mountain home.

Why they chose this property

Its close to everything but away from the hectic pace of a the tourist areas. Its quiet and the neighbors that are spread far and wide are wonderful. This home is on the Hill overlooking the North end terminus of the Snake River Valley on the Border of Targhee National Forest. We live in this house a few months a year. We love it and have put a lot of time into it.

What makes this property unique

The stars at night will blow your mind. You can see all the details of the Milky way Galaxy and several planets given the time of year. You will feel the Majesty of Nature. Close to everything. The views from the living room are breathtaking. We have a Christmas tree farm on the property and watching them grow is a true joy. Better water than you have tasted in your whole life!! Parking for 6 cars.

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