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A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!!

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Grandma's Play House
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8144.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Island Park, ID
  • Harriman State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Island Park Dam
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!!

Whether you're looking for romance, a family get-a-way, or an adventurous fishing, snowmobiling, or ATV trip, this is the place for you! This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in Last Chance, less than a block from one of the premier fishing areas on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. It is also within driving distance of West Yellowstone and the West Entrance to Yellowstone Park.

Dubbed "Grandma's Play House" by our grandchildren, it is a favorite retreat for our family in all seasons. The interior of the cabin is clean and cozy with pine tongue & groove throughout. The main floor has an open living area, kitchen and bath with nice tiled shower. A Smart TV is available with Wifi so you can tune into your own subscription channels. There is a DVD/VHS player upstairs and a DVD player downstairs . We have a variety of movies you can watch. Dishes and pots and pans are provided, along with all the usual small kitchen appliances. Modern large appliances make meal preparation and clean-up a snap. There is an apartment sized washer and dryer in the hallway that you are welcome to use.

This is a two level home with the bedrooms and an open area upstairs. There is a television and DVD Player upstairs. A toy box filled with toys adds to the attraction for children. We also have a play pen and highchair if you need them. There is a Queen Bed and a Double Bed in the Bedrooms. 2 Single Beds and a Futon are located in the open loft area.

There is a grill and fire pit for your use. Plenty of parking for your vehicles and ATV or snowmobile trailer.

You will be within walking distance of the Henry's Fork River and "Mountain Mayhem", an ATV, drift boat, snowmobile rental business. We have year round road access. Ride your 4-wheeler or snowmobile right from the house. One of the main trails running through Island Park is near the house. There is no need to trailer your toys unless you want to.

Don't Miss Mesa Falls. Go Horseback Riding at Harriman State Park. Visit Big Springs. You can rent a raft at Mack's Inn, and float the river. During Summer months, finish off your day with a show at "Mack's Inn Play House" for a wonderful meal and good, clean comedy. Take a day and travel to Quake Lake and Virginia City in Montana. Before you leave the area, don't miss driving to Sawtelle Peak for views and vistas not to be forgotten.

It is about 30 minutes to West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park. Many of our past guests have stayed at the cabin, traveled into the park for the day, then returned to the cabin in the evening. The cabin is a great place to return to, throw a steak on the grill, and watch the sun go down.

Expect a true western experience when staying at Grandma's Play House. We are a family of hunters and photos of animal trophies taken and big game mounts are in our home. If you will find this offensive we respectfully request that you rent from someone else.




Property manager

Wendy Sears

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome but no crayons or markers!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$25 charge per pet additional charge, limit 2
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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
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

About the area

Island Park

Island Park is home to this cabin. While the natural beauty of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Harriman State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Island Park Golf Course.
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Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Harriman State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Island Park Dam - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 11 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Big Springs - 26 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Henrys Lake - 31 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Lodge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Lodge - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Spot for fishing on Henry's Fork River or your Yellowstone Vacation!! located?

This family-friendly Island Park cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Harriman State Park. Island Park Dam and Island Park Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 116 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerry F.

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

Grandmas Playhouse

Worked for our purpose (fishing). Property was as advertised. If I had a warning about the property it would be there are a couple of tripping hazards. We didn’t have a problem but during our stay we did forget and stubbed our toe. No one fell but it was on our minds. Fishing was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Nice

Overall, very nice place to stay. comfortable and quiet. upstairs was hot after a hot day. it was a little farther than we would have liked from Yellowstone after a long day but it was nice to have a comfortable place to go back to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alice L.

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

Yellowstone Adventure

Nice home, close to Yellowstone and State Parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Island Park

Very nice kitchen and family area. Upstairs got a little hot but the beds were comfy. We didn’t have as much down time as I thought we would but it was a nice place to come home to in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becka P.

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

We will be back!

We booked this home very last minute and the owner Wendy was very accommodating. This was our second stay here and we just love it. The location is great and the house is clean and spacious. The added bonus of toys for our little one makes it even better!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

melody w.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Would not stay again

No cell connection outside of cabin. When we arrived the house had not been cleaned from previous guests. Homeowner did not answer phone or messages right away. When she did call back, she was professional and apologetic, but unable to secure a cleaning person. Due to the late hour, we had to stay one night. Overall, the house is outdated and worn. Needs more than a basic cleaning to be a rental property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becka P., Denver

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

Cozy Cabin

This cabin was perfect for our getaway. The bed we used was comfortable and the toys upstairs for our toddler were such a great bonus. Location was exactly as stated and where we wanted to be. It was perfectly clean for our expectations and the kitchen was fully stocked. Another reviewer complained about the condiments in the fridge but we personally appreciate this. Those who don't want to use previous condiments can just not use them. The check in and out instructions are quite detailed and it's likely they have had some trouble with guests which is unfortunate. They ask you to print out the departure checklist but I would suggest they provide the check out paper because a lot of people don't have printers anymore. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Island park

We really enjoyed our stay in your cabin! Very clean & well stocked with all you would need & plenty of room. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Perfect Cabin

This was a beautiful cabin and had everything that we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be recommending it to several friends that are planning on coming out
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Katie S.

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

Pick somewhere else

The location isn’t great 30 minutes to west Yellowstone entrance, then another 30-60 minutes to the major sites. Listing sounds like it’s private and out in wilderness, it’s not neighbors on 3 sides very close. No chairs around fire pit, mouse traps in the kitchen gross. Place has so many dusty knickknacks everywhere, just not clean. Stripped the sheets off one bed at the end of our stay and found pillows were yellow and brown, totally disgusting. Cabinets are over filled with stuff you don't need and not organized. Also, all their old condiments, etc. are in the fridge and freezer. If you're going to rent out a house remove your personal stuff, food, pictures, etc. otherwise don't rent it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Marcia B.

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

Grandma's Playground Cabin in Island Park

Easy access, fully stocked with kitchen utensils and appliances, kitchen towels, bath towels, toilet paper and garbage bags. Wi-fi is available. Extra roll-out bed is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell E S.

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

fishing trip

Great property. Very roomy and rustic. Enjoyed stay and the communications with the owner. Very accommodating. Actually the house was bigger than i expected. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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

Amazing

The location is amazing for West Yellowstone. The cabin is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Wonderful

Great home! Beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon N.

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

Very nice

Cabin was very clean and inviting. Great host and staying there was made easy, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert H.

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

Nice but beware no a/c

My wife and I stayed here and overall a nice clean place. Only 2 things we didn’t like, the upstairs stayed really hot at night even with the window open. Also after we got back from supper and ready for bed noticed back door had been unlocked upon arrival. Would consider staying here again but in the cooler months.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

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

Nice cabin.

We booked this cabin several months before our stay as it was priced lower than most cabins in the area and seemed to be the best value. Overall, the cabin has good ratings and for the most part, the property is advertised. This is a family cabin that has been cared for over the years, with some updates. I wish we would have read all the reviews before we booked, as there were several reviews that mentioned that there are mice in the cabin. We also saw a couple of mice shortly after we arrived. For some of our family members, this wasn’t a big deal, but for others, it was difficult to stay in a cabin with mice running around. We made the owner aware of the mice problem and were told that someone recently left a door open and mice must have got in, and that “country living and mice go together”. After reviewing the guest book and online reviews, we found that people have been complaining about the mice for several years. In the end, Wendy was nice enough to refund us for the remaining nights of our stay. This is a nice cabin and is a good value. Just be aware that you may see a mouse or two running around downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne B.

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

Great stay for Yellowstone visit

This was a wonderful spot to stay while we explored Yellowstone. Drive to the West entrance to the park is quick & easy. Really good restaurant nearby for pizza, pasta, & pub food! Will definitely stay here again on future trips! *Note: my youngest son is 6'4" tall. Finding places that fit him aren't easy but for the most part, all hallways, stairways, & light fixtures accommodated his height.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christophe T.

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

Great house near Nationals Parks

This house is ideally placed between Grand Teton Park and Yellowstone Park. And if you are a fly Angler, you are close the famous Henry's Fork. The house has all the equipments that you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

Nice Island Park cabin

We had a family reunion at the Buffalo Campground three miles to the north. We spent almost all of our time there and only came to the cabin to sleep. But it has a very nice full kitchen should you want to prepare meals. There is no A/C, but fans are provided to cool the upstairs sleeping areas using outside air. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia W.

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

Great for a family

We stayed two nights as we visited Yellowstone. The layout was decent for kids and adults. The home is good distance from groceries and restaurants though we had a fantastic dinner across the street the first night. Fans were nice for the bedrooms to help cool things down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Family Vacation

Had a great time! All as expected! Easy communication! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tim M.

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

Great location for sightseeing the National Parks and renting ATVs/UTVs.

Overall we had a good stay. I would caution the lack of places in Island Park to buy groceries or other necessities that won’t break the bank. Limited choices on places to eat. We would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick W.

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

Great cabin

Place was very comfy and close to west yellowstone
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Sears

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We are the Sears from Preston, which is located in the south east corner of Idaho. When we purchased the building in 2007, it was just a shell. Some sheet rock had been installed, but that was about it. During the summer of 2008, we pulled our trailer up and with the help of our sons spent nearly every weekend working on the cabin to get it habitable. Some of the sheet rock came down, some of the sheet rock upstairs we left (and should have pulled down). One son is an electrician and he and his son did all of the electrical work. Another son built the beautiful kitchen cabinets. All our boys helped with nearly every other facet of the construction. It has been a family project and labor of love and while it is has many imperfections, and is, in fact, still a work in progress in some areas, we love it and hope you will love it too.
My family are all avid hunters and the cabin is filled with photos of the animals they have hunted. If you are offended by hunting, this is not the cabin for you.

Why they chose this property

Our family has always enjoyed traveling to Island Park for vacation. We often came up when our boys were small to go camping and fishing or to explore Yellowstone. We initially purchased this building as an investment, with the idea that we would finish it and resell it. Somehow, during the building process, there was a bonding that took place between our family and the house. It isn't just a house. It is a home filled with memories of birthday parties, Memorial Day Vacations, and New Year's Celebrations. One day while at the cabin with our family, I commented to my son, who incidentally lives 5 miles from me, that is was pretty funny that we had to travel 200 miles from home to spend time together. We do things at the cabin, as a family, that we don't take the time to do at home. "Grandma's Play House" has become a prized possession that we hope will stay in our family for generations to come.

What makes this property unique

We Love the Location of Our Cabin. Last Chance is a Great Place to Stay. It Isn't As Crowded As Some of the Other Areas in Island Park, Yet We Have a Grocery Store Close and Can Even Run 1/2 Mile Up to Buffalo Run for "perkies Pizza" When We Don't Feel Like Cooking. We Drive the Atv's and Snowmobiles Right Out of the Garage and Onto the Trail. We Love Visiting Mesa Falls and Taking the Road to the Top of Sawtelle Peak. We Love Being Just a Short Walk from the River. We Like to Take Walks in the Morning Or Evening and Watch the Deer Grazing Along the Roads and River. We Often See Moose Tracks in Our Yard, and Occasionally Are Fortunate Enough to Actually See the Moose Standing in Them! We Love Going On Evening Drives in Our Suv Along the Many Forest Service Roads and Watching for Wildlife. We Love Watching the Swans in the Winter As They Swim On the River. Our Cabin is Centrally Located to Everything We Love to Do. There is Never "nothing to Do" While We're at the Cabin. the Tv Seldom Gets Turned On. It's an Idyllic Escape from the Rest of the World.

Languages:

English