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-BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND- Delightful Waterfront Cabin Sleeps 7 with Private Dock

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

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Island Park, ID
  • Popular LocationMack's Inn Playhouse13 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsland Park Dam16 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarriman State Park19 min drive
  • AirportIdaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional)87 min drive

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About the area

Island Park

On lake.Stay at this Island Park cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Island Park Dam. Mack's Inn Playhouse is within 9 miles (15 km) and Harriman State Park is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 13 min drive
  • Island Park Dam - 16 min drive
  • Harriman State Park - 19 min drive
  • Big Springs - 28 min drive
  • Henrys Lake - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sabor - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

-BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND- Delightful Waterfront Cabin Sleeps 7 with Private Dock

Bates Waterfront Retreat is back by popular demand. The homeowners have decided to share their slice of heaven with you again and be prepared to be wowed, with a brand new dock, it is still the cozy retreat that you once visited several years ago, just with new touches!
This beautiful, homey cabin is perfect for your stay in Island Park, Idaho. If it is water that you are wanting, there is no need to look any further, this cabin has its own private dock. Bring your water toys and enjoy the access by water from the cabin to Island Park Reservoir or sit in your chair with a line in the water and enjoy some of the best fishing the area has to offer. Should your vacation involve touring Yellowstone National Park it is a mere 35 miles away.
The cozy cabin immediately makes you feel at home with its marvelous open floor plan. Enjoy the large main living area with the kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the amenities to prepare a marvelous home cooked meal. There is ample dishware and silverware, along with any cookware that you might need. Electrical appliances are provided, but not limited to, an electric skillet, blender, crock pot, 12 cup coffee pot and a Keurig coffee pot. A variety of spices are stocked. Kitchen clean-up is a breeze using the dishwasher, so you can spend your time sitting around the outside fire pit. The dining room seats 8 with 3 bar stools available for additional seating. For those evenings when dining out is on the agenda - you are within minutes of several fast food places or fine dining restaurants. The living room invites you to sit for a spell and enjoy the vast array of DVD's or watch Dish Network on television or read a book in front of the fire. There are several family board games provided for your enjoyment.
Sleeping for 7. Downstairs you will find one bedroom with a queen bed, a large full bathroom and the laundry room complete with a full size washer and dryer. All laundry soaps are provided.
Upstairs has 2 separate bedrooms; both with a queen beds. There is a twin size bed in the loft area. Completing the upstairs area is a full bathroom with a shower.
Cell phones work very well at the cabin. Internet access and WIFI is available at all times.
Arrive at any time, for your convenience, a key code will be given to you and there is no tedious check-in!
The deck and large yard allow you to enjoy the fresh mountain air while barbecuing and roasting marshmallows over the fire pit.
Bates Waterfront is open year around and is conveniently located for your water or snow sports!! Your vacation home base is within minutes of some of the area's best activities. Not only can you fish and boat from your vacation home, but you can also snowmobile from your back door too! The area offers some of the best snowmobiling that Idaho has to offer! Within a few miles you can be exploring Mesa Falls, Johnny Sacks Cabin or Harriman State Park. There is a live dinner theater at Mack's Inn Playhouse and golfing at Island Park Village. You will never be lacking for something to do in this great vacation area!
The driveway has ample parking and will be plowed for winter use.
This is a NON-SMOKING cabin. We are also under a county ordinance for short term rentals and ask that our guests please stay in compliance for their safety and health; we ask that you stay within capacity limits, read the burn ordinance and please be neighborly.

Property manager

Shawna

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (148.6 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

-BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND- Delightful Waterfront Cabin Sleeps 7 with Private Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mick W., Weiser, Idaho

Comfortable cabin with many amenities.
We received a recommendation on this cabin from a friend whose family stayed there the previous year. We booked it a year in advance and were not disappointed. The cabin was clean and comfortable and fully stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. All we had to do was bring our food. It made a great jumping off point to West Yellowstone and Yellowstone Park, as well as area attractions in Island Park. Though Island Park reservoir was low, it did not detract from our family enjoying the cabin. Cool nights and comfortable days. We will use VRBO again when our family picks its next vacation destination. Mick Warden Weiser, Idaho
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Marcy W.

A RIVER IN YOUR BACKYARD!!
We arrived in the afternoon of July 4th, 2016 to a beautiful view - right out the back of the cabin! We sat out on the back porch every morning and evening watching the birds on the river. The cabin has plenty of outdoor furniture. Our family of 5, including 3 boys (ages 16, 13 & 10), enjoyed the large, well-maintained property and the many amenities the cabin offered. We spent the days fishing, picnicking, off-roading, hiking and canoeing around IP, then returned every evening to fish right off our private dock. We BBQ'd and roasted hot dogs/smores in the fire-pit. The boys played foosball, board games and watched 4 seasons of "Top Gear" on Netflex after sundowns. Although the cabin has plenty of puzzles, we brought our own and worked it one cozy, rainy day. Unfortunately, we dropped a few pieces through the deck and were unable to retrieve them. There is a large library of DVDs and an Atari console. My husband and I were happy to hear the boys were unable to connect it properly, as we hoped to leave video games back in California. The cabin was extremely clean and stocked with everything one could possible need. The interior is warm, cozy, and obviously well-loved by her owners. The description is accurate and I would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives. The cost is fair, if not lower than one would expect. I gave a 4 instead of a 5 star for a couple of things with regards to the river; both of which our out of the owners control. I've been coming to IP for over 45 years and understand its water is at the mercy of Mother Nature. The river was not at 100%. There is about 15 feet of exposed rocky shoreline we had to venture over to get to the dock. Minor, but the reason I mention it is because of the pic of the little boy fishing on the dock is not reflective of the water level we experienced July 4 - 11, 2016. Also, the watercraft was loud and took away from the beauty and pristine. They created large wakes that splashed over the dock. We didn't see any wildlife, other than birds, and I'm convinced it's because of the boats. For boat owners, the ramp is a convenient couple doors down. I could not end this review without mentioning the property manager, Shawna. She is fabulous! She is extremely quick to reply and went over and beyond what was asked of her. I had a question before we arrived and did not expect an answer for days. Not only did she get right back with me, but she snapped a photo along with her reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Chinh N.

perfect place to relax by the Snake river
We very much enjoyed staying here during our 3 nights stay in late June. The back yard is big enough for our kids to play and enjoy the smore making at the fire pit. the house is equipped with lots of things for us to cook our own meal. There are lots of videos and games for kids. I like the Keurig coffee machine that makes me good coffee like at home. the owner is very quick in response to my text message. I received from the owner an information pack by post in 3+ weeks before my trip, it is very well prepared. We feel this place very warm and special to us and will love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Great cabin, great price
The cabin was great and comfortably fit 9 people 6 adults and 3 kids. Each child wanted their own bed and with the pullout sofa there are 5 beds in the house that left us one short, however the couch was so comfortable the remaining child slept just fine on it. The water level in the reservoir was perfect for our stay in mid to late June however we were told that it gets severely depleted later in the season due to local farmers. The water on a windless day is completely still, this means there is a lot of plant growth and also a fair amount of mosquitoes, with citronella candles and bug repellent they left us alone, without we were practically a buffet for them. We left additional trip ideas in the visitors log if anyone is interested in venturing out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Elisha H.

Convenient, clean, roomy, but cozy
The house is spacious and very clean. It had everything we needed. The written directions were helpful. There was a binder in the cabin with a thoughtful note and useful information. We were greeted with a gift of smore ingredients which was very sweet. Me and my family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Arvindhen G.

Beauty - Ultimate experience
The best view we had recently. Dock, awesome backyard and enough space and nice lake view. The cabin was clean, easily accessible and not too far from the stores. Decent cell phone signals. Really good place to stay with kids. Reason for 4 stars - Really slow wifi. We rented the cabin for 3 nights. After second night we completely lost connectivity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

RENTING IT FOR THE THIRD TIME:)
We love this house. The location is perfect for our families to get together. Our married daughters drive in from Bozeman and Pocatello. We drive from Jackson Hole. The house has EVERYTHING. Shawna is a wonderful Property Manager and takes very good care of us. We are hoping to rent the house next summer for a week to enjoy water activities. Rancho McCrea is off the beaten track in Island Park. Much more enjoyable than Bill's Island, especially on the weekends. Rent it..........you won't regret it. Lana Crabtree
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2015

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Excellent!
Property was weel appointed and clean. Great location! This property makes our short list when we return next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2015

6/10 Okay

laura l.

Island Park
We were so excited to stay there! From the pictures of the boy fishing off of the dock and the kayaker. We drove up and went straight out to the back of the cabin.......huge disappointment! The water in the river/lake was maybe 2 ft deep, and that was out in the very middle. The rest was dry (or very deep mud). We had talked a ton with the other family staying with us about all of the fishing and kayaking the kids would be doing. We know that this isn't something the owners or management company ha control over, but maybe someone should have warned us? I am sure they worried that people would cancel or ask for refunds. We would have asked for a discounted rate! There were also a ton of earwigs by the front door and in the laundry room. We were constantly stepping not on them on the way in and out. On a good note, the rest of the cabin was nice. We enjoyed our stay, and found other things to do. If we were guaranteed a time with water and no earwigs, I think we may try it out again!

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Great family vacation!
The cabin was very comfortable inside and we enjoyed using the outdoor fire pit for roasting hot dogs and s'mores, and playing games in the large grassy yard. We visited Yellowstone, took a float trip and did some fly fishing. We had a very relaxing family vacation with 7 adults and 2 kids, ages 3 and 7. We enjoyed playing games, doing puzzles, and watching movies when just hanging out at the cabin. It was quiet and we enjoyed seeing the osprey circle and dive for dinner on the water.