Come enjoy a family reunion destination at the Cottage on the Lake. Relax, kickback and take advantage of the local outdoor adventures. Whether it’s boating, fishing, local natural Hot Springs (Indian Springs Resort), exploring in the Lariat Cave, ATV on Lake Channel sand dunes, or just relaxing on the deck and enjoying the spacious yard and views.
Property manager
Jared Stein
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Come relax in our spacious home with spectacular views!
Come relax in our spacious home with spectacular views!
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 28
Long-term renters welcome
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
North America
American Falls, ID
What's nearby
American Falls Dam - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Holt Arena - 34 min drive - 50.8 km
Idaho State University - 35 min drive - 48.3 km
Pocatello Idaho Temple - 36 min drive - 51.2 km
Portneuf Medical Center - 38 min drive - 58.2 km
Getting around
Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 9 min drive
R & B Drive In - 8 min drive
Willow Bay Recreation Cafe - 12 min drive
L & J Brothers Restaurant - 8 min drive
Fairview Inn & Catering - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at Cottage on the Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage on the Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage on the Lake located?
Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of American Falls Dam, Snake River and Craters of the Moon National Preserve. Massacre Rocks State Park and Portneuf River are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Beautiful property! The pictures dont do justice. The host was easily available and friendly. The reason I didnt give 5 stars: the deck was in rough shape, my kiddo tore his toenail off from a screw that was sticking out.
Ashley B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Karen W.
4 August 2024
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location
Didn't Stay
I rented this lakeside house in American Falls, Idaho through VRBO for 4 nights starting on July 7th. I texted the owner on July 6th to get the check in details. The following morning, we left Utah. I texted the owner then called and left a message. We began to get concerned after texting and calling 2 more times with no response. We arrived at the house at check in time which was 4:00, no one was there. Finally, I called VRBO and explained the situation. VRBO tried to contact the owner with no success. We requested a refund then drove another 90 miles to Twin Falls as there were no hotels available in American Falls. At 6:00 that evening I got a text from the owner stating he had been the mountains since July 3rd and had no cell service. By not being considerate enough to take care of that little detail of telling us how to get in before he got out of range, we spent 2 nights in hotels before we could get accommodations for somewhere to stay. We had to rearrange the rest of our trip, and cut in short by 3 days. Our vacation was planned 6 mos. ahead and was thrown into disarray due to the owner. I hope he plans better for the future!
The inside of the house was very well done and clean. The outside needs some work. The deck railing are falling apart and the deck needs some repair. The owners are very nice people and we’re on top of the yard care. The view of the lake is wonderful and our overall stay was enjoyable.
We had a lovely stay at the cottage on the lake. We had three couples. We went to American Falls for a family get together so we were not at the cottage a lot. We loved the view and the large lawn. We did enjoy the ping pong table.
The kitchen was great and we had plenty of room.
Be aware that the third bedroom is a loft room upstairs with no door, which was fine with us, but noise did carry upstairs.
I needed to make a last minute change for my daughter's wedding venue and was absolutely panicked. Luckily i just happened to find this place. The host were so helpful and let us set up for the wedding outside early. They literally saved the day! It was beautiful! The property is amazing and the house was absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful views, charming house and just a great overall experience! We had my daughter's graduation party here and stayed for a couple nights. None of us wanted to leave! Host was very responsive and accommodating.
Shellene A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jared Stein
I’m from Pocatello. Lived in Idaho all my life. We wanted to share this special place with everyone!
Why they chose this property
Not a lot of neighbors. Two to date. They are very kind.
What makes this property unique
On the Lake. Not many are. Two neighbors. Lots of space!