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Henry's Fork Retreat, stunning river views, footpath to river

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Property grounds
Fly fishing at Henry's Fork River, so pristine, here at the cabin.
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Island Park, ID
  • Harriman State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Island Park Dam
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main level north

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main level south

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs east

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs west

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2, upstairs bath

Bathtub · Toilet

main level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Henry's Fork Retreat, stunning river views, footpath to river

Cabin at Henry's Fork. 4.6 wooded acres, treasured quiet retreat on the world famous Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Wildlife is plentiful along the river, and in nearby water fowl preserves, which is a rare opportunity to enjoy viewing wildlife right at the cabin and it's pristine, quiet setting surrounded by Forest Service land, when the crowds at Yellowstone National Park during peak summer months for visitors make wildlife viewing more difficult. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, small, simple cabin built in 1978. Just 1400 square feet, on 4.6 private wooded acres of lodgepole pine, and wild flowers. Amazing river views from the wall of windows facing east to the river, and from the main level and east bedroom decks. free Wifi. Access to the river is north of the cabin 50 feet, a simple, old foot path through the trees, north of the ancient lava flow. More information in the cabin handbook, about current river conditions, boat access points near by, and the surrounding forest service land perfect for wildlife viewing amongst the native wild flowers and water fowl preserves. No hunting allowed. Please respect the pristine setting, and quiet neighbors. For boat and canoe river access use an established boat launch nearby. The river bank is about 200 feet away from the cabin. New floors, new carpet, new natural stone fireplace surround. Bathrooms have updated shower surround and cabinets. New drywall in main living area. We enjoy hosting guests who respect the simple peace and quiet of the setting at Henry's Fork as much as we do. Three bedrooms have queen mattresses, two are Serta Perfect Sleepers with memory foam toppers, the third is a Serta icomfort with a memory foam topper. Twin bunk bed in the fourth bedroom. Kitchen table seats 6. Seating for 2 at kitchen counter. Bear proof garbage bins provided. Please keep all trash, especially scented items or food related items, bagged securely to contain odors and food smells, in the bear proof garbage bins provided, away from the cabin. Do not leave food wrappers or scented items outside unattended. Please read full bathroom descriptions and see photos before booking. Main level bath has full size tub and shower, standard size. We have based nightly rates on only one tub/shower because upstairs bathroom shower head is low, best for children's baths (small tub) or seated showers. On our acrage there is also one two person Canoe and three kayaks (singles, two adult, one child size) For the best learning experience and expert knowledge, hire a guide. Fly fishing guides and fly shops in the Island Park area have a long reputation of friendly service and exceptional knowledge. . . Fully equipped kitchen (bring your own food). Dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer. Propane grill. New circle sawn Douglas fir floors with high quality German finish designed to look like bare wood and preserve and protect the wood's natural rustic texture and beauty. Please leave shoes on the rug provided at the door. Overnight lows remain in the 50s all summer long. Most guests prefer open windows to enjoy the fresh mountain air. Upstairs bedrooms also have AC installed. We had a problem with a guest accidentally opening the old small chimney door. We sealed the old chimney door, converted to propane, and disinfected carefully. Then professionally cleaned. Has been disinfected and cleaned several times since then. Please make sure doors are not left open, store food carefully and clean up spills immediately. If you have disabled or wheel chair dependent in your group, or if you struggle at all with stairs, please be aware that there are stairs built in the 70s, (old OSHA standards for rise and run) There are two bedrooms on the main level. We recommend using only the main level, for those with mobility issues or those who feel unsteady climbing stairs.
Surrounded by geological sites and pristine wooded river frontage. . . . Yellowstone is just 45 minutes away, yet only 20 minutes to Dave's Jubilee, Ashton's fully stocked full service grocery store, to the south, and Ashton's 511 Main for amazing salads and sandwiches. Locals also love Big Judd's in Ashton. Or stop at Sam Patch Co. Grocery and Sundries, for groceries and household items, to the north on the way to Yellowstone. Last Chance General Store also carries most household items. World class dining and fly fishing expertise within walking/biking distance at Henry's Fork Lodge, fine dining just a ten minute walk up the road (by land). A drive along Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, to see Upper Mesa Falls, is breathtaking (off highway 20, just ten minutes north.) Also close by, Mac's Inn at Big Springs (remember to visit Jonny Sack's cabin on the spring) kayak, canoe, paddle board, raft rentals with a shuttle included; The Parlor (New York style Pizza and Icecream), Mac's Inn Playhouse (Yellowstone Playhouse at Island Park), Harriman State Park trail system (much less crowded then Yellowstone, so more opportunity to see wildlife) Island Park trail system, Island Park reservoir, Henry's Lake, all close by. To the south, off of Highway 20, are the St Anthony Sand Dunes and also further south is Yellowstone Bear World. A rare experience, to safely see grizzly, black bear, from inside your vehicle. (Fly into Idaho Falls, and stop at Bear World, just south
of Rexburg, on your way to or from Island Park) Also kayak and boat rentals available close by in both Island Park and in Ashton. Locals enjoy Frost Top, classic drive in, 20 minute drive south, classic drive in menu and huckleberry shakes. Big Judd's, also popular with locals, next to Phillips gas station. When you go to Yellowstone don't forget to spend some time in West Yellowstone, the Grizzly and Wolf discovery center, Yellowstone Park Zipline, Playmill theater, the Imax, or try whitewater rafting on the Gallatin. So much to explore you will want to come back again soon. . . Enjoy the peace and quiet of 4.6 private acres at a world renowned destination for trout fishing. Updated photos to follow. No smoking, no pets. Limit is 7 adults, 8 guests total, and is strictly enforced. No parties, no events. Quiet river retreat. The neighbors and the pristine river setting and wildlife must be respected.



Helpful links:

http://511mainashton.com/menu

https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingPlanner/water/1119497437574

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://henrysfork.org/files/Maps%2520and%2520Local%2520Services/Henry%25E2%2580%2599s%2520Fork%2520Angler%2520Access%2520Upper%2520River%2520Updated.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj2rOq59NruAhVeJzQIHZqFDsEQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw3sY9KWA85ZktB1WJmyAZCI

http://www.greater-yellowstone.com/Island-Park/Henry's-Fork.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=511+maine%2C+ashton%2C+idaho%2C+menu&oq=511+maine%2C+ashton%2C+idaho%2C+menu&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i13.24614j0j4&client=ms-android-sprint-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#fid=0x5353dde6c39506cd:0x24585cff9a4122e7&fpstate=lum


https://frostopdrivein.com/menu

https://www.henrysforklodge.com/dining

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1092816691180101

https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/montana/articles/the-top-10-restaurants-in-west-yellowstone-montana/

https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/maps.htm


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking. $550 fee applies
No smoking on the property, either indoors or out doors. Absolutely no smoking allowed. No hunting on the property. Quiet rsidential area.
Stay off the hill. Stay on the established trails to the river trail. Safe areas for children to play are west of the cabin, 2 acres to the west
(Continued from above): 2 acres to the west of the cabin, south of the driveway. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. River is close

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Island Park

Located in Island Park, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Island Park Golf Course and Aspen Acres Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Harriman State Park and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Harriman State Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Island Park Dam - 18 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 24 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Mesa Fall Scenic Area Upper Falls - 35 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Big Springs - 42 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Idaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's Fork Lodge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pine Cone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trout Hunter Last Chance Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Happy Angler's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪World Cast Anglers - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Henry's Fork Retreat, stunning river views, footpath to river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Henry's Fork Retreat, stunning river views, footpath to river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Henry's Fork Retreat, stunning river views, footpath to river?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Henry's Fork Retreat, stunning river views, footpath to river located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Caribou-Targhee National Forest and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Harriman State Park. Island Park Dam and Mesa Fall Scenic Area Upper Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Hostess amazing !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin. It had everything we needed. Extremely thoughtful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable and private. Linda was a great host. Very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

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

Yellowstone stsyy

Great updated cabin ina quiet location, no crowds. River view is amazing. This cabin Is 45 minutes to West Yellowstone, we found perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin. Pristine scenery. Host was friendly & knowledgeable. Excellent communication. Host also offered multiple resources and informative links for activities in the area. Quick to respond. 10 out of 10 will stay again. Thanks Linda, we'll see you next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruzer's C.

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

Better than expected

Extremely pleased. It’s gorgeous and sooooo peaceful!! Linda is amazing, friendly and thoughtful. (That means ALOT coming from a Texan, lol). We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

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

Quaint Cabin on the river

This cozy cabin on the river was perfect for what our family was looking for. A home away from home that we could relax at if we chose to for the day or close enough to things that we didn’t have to spend too much time in the car. Its close proximity to Yellowstone, Teton National park and many other attractions was one of the reasons we chose to stay here. The hostess was so sweet and very timely in responding if we had questions. Highly recommend this place and hope to visit again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Fishing trip to the Henry's Fork

Great cabin, fantastic location, really nice onsite lava flow adjacent to the house, easy access to the Henry's Fork, Henry's Fork Lodge. Far enough from the road and everyone else to really enjoy it. Linda is the best host, a lovely lady, helped with some complex issues beyond the scope of what anyone would have expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our stay at the cabin just outside Island Park with the large deck overlooking the river. On the deck we viewed waterfowl, osprey, bald eagles and one day, a deer drank from the river. The rocks under the deck housed chipmunks and marmots. The houses along the road are spread out, so there is a sense of privacy on the deck. The highway is just one street over, close to be convenient but not too loud. The house was comfortable with fun decor, good towels, well stocked kitchen, and very clean (except for deck windows) but could have used patio chair pads and table, more shelves/hooks in small bathrooms, and uncluttered closets, and some niceties like a laundry basket and kleenix. We would have appreciated a TV in the living room for family viewing or convert a downstairs bedroom into a common room. We recommend the smoke alarm be removed from the downstairs bath as one needs to shower with the door/window open to avoid alarm going off. Due to the sloped ceiling, the upstairs shower is virtually unusable. We had great weather so didn't use any heat/AC. The laundry center was very appreciated, as we didn't have to pack as much on our trip. The property was just thirty minutes or less from Henry's Lake and Harriman State Park, and just down the road from West Yellowstone. The owner called us at check in to make sure we were settling in. Overall, we had a fun and relaxing time and recommend the Henry's Fork Retreat to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place with plenty of room for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Nice and quiet

Cozy place by the river, nice and quiet, we saw plenty of wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Fun Family Times

Host was Great!! Very helpful with every question we had. Beautiful location, Quiet and relaxing. I would stay here again if going to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Island Park Vacation

The house was very clean and it had everything that you could possibly need. The view out on the deck is beautiful! Especially at sunrise:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris A.

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

Location is spectacular!

The house is a bit dated but worked out super well for the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Beautiful location!

We had a great stay and felt welcome in Linda’s cabin. Access to the river was more difficult than expected but it was a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Peaceful getaway

We LOVED our stay in Idaho on the river. Linda was an amazing host, providing plenty of necessities at the cabin as well as advice on places to hike, tour, and where to watch fireworks! I highly recommend this cabin and would return to her location any chance we get!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Henry's Fork area cabin.

Beautiful, pristine setting on a trout rich river. Wildlife to include small and large mammals and birds were in abundance. Owner was incredibly helpful and gracious! Hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Family Wilderness Gathering

Our goal was to be together and enjoy wilderness, animals, and fishing. Wasn't the right time of year for animal viewing but otherwise was a wonderful trip. Centrally located and comfortable. Good supply of kitchen and clothes cleaning products, coffee cups and kitchen garbage bags. Great blender and kitchen pot assortment. Could use more drinking glasses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

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

Great host and great view

The property has a beautiful view overlooking the river. We had a wonderful time enjoying the local area and Yellowstone. Linda was so kind responsive and easy to communicate with. She was not only a wonderful property host but excellent and welcoming host to the area. Would highly recommend as a comfortable family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quiet simplicity. Beautiful windows overlooking the Snake River. Great for wildlife viewing.

This simple house provided a great landing pad for the two days that we visited Yellowstone. We also recommend visiting Mesa Falls for a 2.5 mile hike and viewing of some powerful waterfalls downstream on the Snake. Comfortable beds with memory foam toppers and quality sheets and pillows.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

chadd s.

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

Amazing

Cabin is very comfortable and the views any time of day are stunning! Property management is extremely helpful with everything from on site to tips and things to do in the area. Would 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

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

Such a GREAT Vacation!

Linda was SO helpful! She sent us tons of information with things to do, places to eat, trails, fishing spots! Everything! The house was clean and the view was AMAZING!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Glasgow, MT

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

Great location

My family and I had a great stay here. Loved the seclusion, and being able to access the river so easily. The house was clean and stocked with anything we could possibly need. The centralized location made our trips to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Mesa Falls very easy. Linda answered any questions we had very quickly. Hoping this place is available on our next trip! I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Good

Overall the cabin was good. The river and view from the cabin and deck was beautiful. It would have been nice for it to have been a few less weeds and tall grass, at least right around the cabin and entryways. Also some type of end tables or something you could sit a cop of coffee or a glass of wine on in the living room and on the deck.?? We figured out a way to make it work, just a suggestion. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vinca R.

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

Quiet cabin in the woods

Good vacation in a peaceful setting.Conveniently located to many activities. Kayaks a great addition and loved taking them out to Wade Lake. Be aware that there is no easy access to the river from the cabin. Also stairs to second floor very steep and one of our members had a bad fall. These items were mentioned by owner in property description. Better fitting sheets would help with sleeping.as they would not stay on the mattress. All-in-all a great stay. Better stocked with essentials than previous rentals and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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