Yellowstone Log Home - on Henry's Lake - 18 miles from West entrance of Park

Lakefront Log Home on Henry's Lake, Island Park, Idaho is a waterfront, 2352 sq. ft. 2-story vacation home located only 18 miles from the West Yellowstone entrance to the Park in West Yellowstone, MT. There is a limit of 8 people total, including children. We cover the 3% credit card processing fee.

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We book 7 nights only during June - August, Saturday to Saturday. You are welcome to email us if you'd like to request a shorter stay. The $370 property fee cover a refundable $300 security deposit and a $70 Accidental Rental Property Damage Coverage of $3,000.

The home is situated on a 1.24-acre property in a quiet neighborhood of half a dozen homes. It is constructed of 14-inch diameter hand-peeled logs, creating a cozy and rustic lodge atmosphere. The deck offers a 220-degree view of the lake, unobstructed by houses and framed with attractive hand-peeled log railings.

Roxane's favorite thing is sitting on the porch and listening to the water peacefully lap the shore. Gaze upon ponds frequented by wild ducks and geese, and the vast lake beyond. The beautiful mountains of the Grand Tetons are in the distance. Mountains on both sides of the lake frequently are topped with snow in May and October and for the occasional summer storm. This completes a picturesque view of Henry's Lake and the Rocky Mountains making up the continental divide. An outdoor BBQ grill and outdoor seating are provided, where you'll enjoy quality time with friends and family. A 55-inch smart TV installed. We have black-out curtains in every room, updated in 2024.

A 2017 bathroom remodel provides a bathroom for the Elk room. Each of our four bedrooms has its own bathroom and shower. Please see our photo of the floor layout at the end of the photos.

Having the lake off the backyard makes it great for a fishing vacation since it is situated on one of the finest trophy still-water fisheries in North America. Locals catch and release many trout a day using wet fly techniques from a boat or float tube. Waders are helpful for fishing from the shore in May, September, and October. Cool temperatures allow the fish to come closer to shore. Because there are 3 streams feeding into the lake on either side of the home, paddling a float tube back and forth in front of the home at sunrise and sunset can provide a great yield of fish.

Fishing is excellent because Henry's Lake has abundant populations of Cutthroat, Brook, and trophy hybrid Cutbow trout. The largest fish in Henry's Lake are the rainbow/cutthroat hybrids that tip the scales up to 16 pounds. The state record for brook trout weighs in at 7.2 pounds and was caught in Henry’s Lake.

The home has a private marina nearby with a boat launch available for your use. A boat rental company, Wild Rose Ranch, is five minutes away. You can fish the nearby blue ribbon Madison river, Henry's Fork of the Snake River, Hebgen Lake, and Quake Lake within a 30 minute drive or less. Yellowstone Lake is 1.5 hours away, inside the Park, where there are no limits on delicious Lake trout.

You'll enjoy returning to this lovely, quiet log home after a busy day exploring Yellowstone National Park. The large lawn is well maintained and the owner provides sports equipment for outside activities. The back deck has a BBQ grill and outdoor seating. You'll enjoy quality time with friends and family as you gaze upon ponds and the vast lake beyond. Gorgeous views of Henry's Lake and the mountains will encourage you to relax and unwind as you take in the peace and quiet. The lakeside firepit will make beautiful memories on a starry night.

Surrounded by Targhee National Forest, the property is visited by elk, deer, moose, and a red fox. Ducks and geese frequent the property's ponds, while local osprey and bald eagles cruise the shoreline, providing excellent bird watching opportunities. Coyotes and owls can often be heard at night outside the house. The latest hatch of goslings and ducklings are fun to watch as the eat they backyard grass and dandelions in the spring. We have resident muskrat that chases ducks around the ponds. A glimpse of a short tailed weasel can be seen in the spring, controlling the local mouse population.

You will love the custom western decor with its attractive hand-peeled log furniture, dining table, chairs, and rustic aspen beds. The living room has a beautiful new oak floor with three comfortable leather couches with seating for 9, situated around a 55" LCD flat screen TV with satellite service, Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and DVD player with surround sound. The white tail deer on the walls add to the rustic charm. The adjoining kitchen features a large stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a gas stove, and dishwasher. It is fully equipped with anything you might need to cook a meal, from a steak dinner to a crock pot meal. We take pride in stocking our kitchen as if it were our own home, always with your comfort in mind.

The large dining room offers magnificent views of Henry's Lake. It features an Amish wagon wheel chandelier with antique lanterns and a 10 person - 3 foot by 7 foot cedar dining room table. You'll enter the Trout Room (the master bedroom) from the dining room. It has a queen size bed and fantastic views of Henry's Lake and the distant mountains. The adjoining bathroom was remodeled in 2017.

The Elk Room has a queen size bed and a view of Saddle Mountain where elk can be seen migrating in the fall, in the early morning hours. Exquisite elk antler light sconces grace this room. A remodel in 2017 provided this bedroom its own bathroom and shower.

The Moose Room has a queen size bed and is located just off the living room under the loft. It has an adjoining full bathroom with a sink, tub and shower.

The log staircase in the living room leads to the Bear Room loft with a queen bed. This room is open to the living room. The adjoining bathroom has a sink, shower and toilet.

In West Yellowstone visit the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, where you can view grizzlies and wolves in a natural habitat. Or visit the IMAX theater with several nature-oriented films offered daily.

In Island Park you'll enjoy visiting Big Springs, which is the major head- water spring for the Henry's Fork River. The Upper and Lower Mesa Falls in Island Park are also well worth a visit. These falls can be enjoyed closer than any others in Yellowstone.