The Sawtelle Lookout- A Cozy Cabin Just 20 Minutes Outside Of Yellowstone Park

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18427.4 sq m

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Parking available
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Island Park, ID

Mack's Inn Playhouse
‪11 min walk‬
Island Park Dam
‪12 min drive‬
Big Springs
‪16 min drive‬
West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1-Master main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Loft

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3-Loft

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-Basement

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5-Basement

1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2-Main floor

Toilet

Bathroom 3-Loft

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4-Loft

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5-Basement

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

This Cozy Cabin "Sawtelle lookout" is located at the base of the Sawtelle mountain. Large cabin windows to view the beautiful sunsets. Open fields for snowmobiling, kite skiing/boarding in the winter and four wheeling in the summer. This Cabin is located just 20 minutes from Yellowstone National park entrance. Prime location for fabulous fishing or just relaxing around a campfire cooking smores with family and friends.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 pack and plays and 2 children's rollaways

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Island Park

Island Park is home to this cabin. Mack's Inn Playhouse and Yellowstone IMAX Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and Great Whirligig. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Island Park, ID

What's nearby

Mack's Inn Playhouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Island Park Dam - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Henrys Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
Big Springs - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
Henrys Lake - 22 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pond's Lodge - ‬8 min drive
‪Connie's Restaurant & Saloon - ‬5 min drive
‪Cafe Sabor - ‬17 min walk
‪The Parlor - ‬14 min walk
‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sawtelle Lookout- A Cozy Cabin Just 20 Minutes Outside Of Yellowstone Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sawtelle Lookout- A Cozy Cabin Just 20 Minutes Outside Of Yellowstone Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sawtelle Lookout- A Cozy Cabin Just 20 Minutes Outside Of Yellowstone Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sawtelle Lookout- A Cozy Cabin Just 20 Minutes Outside Of Yellowstone Park located?

This family-friendly Island Park cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Mack's Inn Playhouse. Big Springs and Island Park Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

15 August 2024

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

Everything it appeared to be!

We had a great stay with our party of 9! Cabin was very well stocked, clean and exactly as advertised. Theater room was a great extra. Jetted tubs were wonderful after a long day of driving. Distance to park entrance was good and location/view was exactly what we were wanting. Would definitely stay here again but i would bring grippy socks for the stairs since you must leave your shoes at the door.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

4 August 2024

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

Beautiful, family friendly

This was a beautiful cabin. We had 14 family members and there was plenty of room to spread out. It was located near most anything you want to do in IP. We really enjoyed watching the Olympics in the theater room! That was a bonus!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

K J.

29 July 2024

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

Midwest friends trip

The house was exactly as described. It was spacious with plenty of room for 8 adults. Very clean and well kept. Good communication and easy check in process. I hope all my VRBO’s are like this.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

27 July 2024

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

Wonderful Yellowstone trip with family!

This home is fantastic! Absolutely gorgeous and spacious and has every amenity one could need. Our group of 12 loved this home, it was very comfortable and the proximity to Yellowstone was great. Beautiful setting and views as well. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend to friends and family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel C.

2 July 2024

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

Great place

Loved the cabin it was the perfect place for me and my family to go and remember my father.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio H.

16 June 2024

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

Fantastic Home

It was a fantastic home, very clean and spacious. If we ever come back to Yellowstone we will definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

16 July 2023

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

Yellowstone visit

We visited Yellowstone (15 persons) for one week. This home is perfect for a family week. Cozy, large, it has all you need, and is only 20 minutes from West Yellowstone entrance. The Pickering family are wonderful hosts. We loved this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janessa P.

13 July 2023

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

The perfect getaway

We had a fabulous time, the location was perfect, and the cabin more than met our needs. It was like a retreat. Gorgeous!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry F., N BELLMORE, NY

13 July 2023

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

fabulous family reunion cabin

We had fourteen people stay at the cabin-10 adults, 4 kids ages 7 - 15. The accommodations were wonderful. Three bedrooms had attached bathrooms, with the basement bedrooms sharing a bath. The kitchen was large & well equipped with the outdoor grill and two refrigerators & ovens coming in very handy! There was plenty to do there - play billards, watch a movie in the theater, sit around & chat or check out the scenery from the floor to ceiling windows in the living room. Would go back in an instant. We all loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rebekah R.

26 June 2023

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

Beautiful Views

We had an amazing time! There was plenty to do for all age groups with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

22 June 2023

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

Family Yellowstone Trip

We had a great time at the cabin! We went into Yellowstone every day and the cabins location worked out excellent. The cabin has great mountain views and sunsets were awesome!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn D.

19 June 2023

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

Reunion

Beautiful cabin with many features that enhanced our stay. We loved the 3 levels so that each age group could enjoy their own activities. The views were beautiful and the location was convenient to exploring the natural beauty of the W Yellowstone area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodger M.

9 February 2023

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

Beautiful Home!

This home was perfect for our group and had everything we needed. Beautiful location and views from the property, great theater room and pool table, comfy beds! Hope to come back someday!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

2 January 2023

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

Family Christmas at the Sawtelle Lookout

Our family (9 adults + 1 teenager) enjoyed a wonderful Christmas vacation in this fantastic cabin. The open kitchen and living area was ideal for all of us to congregate together as a group. The downstairs game room is a really nice added space for group activities. Turns out, we had a couple of unknown pool sharks in our midst. The upstairs loft also has additional sofas and bean bag chairs. The cabin is true to the photos on VRBO. All the beds were very comfortable with high quality sheets. There were only two very minor issues during our stay. 1. There was a fair amount of snowfall during our stay. We were warned prior to our arrival of the condition the driveway would be in. Even though the driveway is plowed and our vehicles were all-wheel drive, it was still a bit challenging at times to get in and out. This is comment is not meant to be a criticism of the cabin or the location. Simply a reiteration that if your stay is during the winter, a proper vehicle will be a must-have. 2. The radiant heating system in does a remarkable job of heating the cabin. Ironically, with overnight lows in the teens, we found the cabin to be a bit warm for sleeping. There are multiple thermostats throughout the house that control the heating, which we eventually dialed in on comfortable settings. It would have been helpful to have a chart, or layout, showing the zones that each stat controls. Other than those one very minor issues, the cabin is truly exceptional, and we highly recommend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

24 August 2022

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

Loved it

Was a great place for our group of 14. House was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Great location. Lots of activities to do near house.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

10 August 2022

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

Wonderful!

The property is wonderful. It was clean with many amenities. We enjoyed it immensely. The kids loved running around the surround deck while the adults relaxed inside. It fit all our needs plus. I'm not sure we could ask for anything that wasn't there. Great beds. What mattresses do you use?

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

24 July 2022

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

Perfect reunion gathering

Fantastic “headquarters” for our 10-person adult gathering!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

21 July 2022

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

Great Spot!

We had a wonderful time at this property! beautiful scenery all around. we rented atv's for the trails nearby, the kids loved this. would definitely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

21 July 2022

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

Incredible house! Incredible location!

This property is absolutely gorgeous! This is the sixth house we have rented for our large family vacations and this property exceeded our expectations. The house was very clean, the furnishings were of good quality and there was plenty of seating for all the adults to gather in the living room while the kids tried to stay as far away from us as possible in the basement playing pool , foosball, or in the theater watching a movie. They also spent time playing games outdoors. We loved hanging out on the wrap around deck taking in the view of the mountains or watching the cattle graze in the pasture across the road. On several occasions there were antelope grazing in the same field. We had a slight problem with the hot water heater but Brandie quickly responded to my text and we had hot water within a minute after her response. We highly recommend this property for your Yellowstone and the surrounding area vacation. PS. Super comfy beds as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

9 July 2022

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

Outstanding property for a variety of fun

We had a great time and I was very impressed with the property. It’s a very easy drive to West Yellowstone, lakes, rivers and a variety of fun places. My family also loved the yard and privacy. Outstanding property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniell F., Oregon

28 June 2022

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

Gorgeous Log Cabin close to Yellowstone West entrance.

Let me start with, this log house is gorgeous! The description does not do it justice. The layout was excellent for my mixed group. I traveled with my parents and my aunt (all over 65), my spouse (40), my sister (43), my boys (13 & 10) and her children (9 and 17-special needs). This house was extremely well stocked. We did run low on toilet paper but there are several stores nearby and I opted to just buy more rather than ask for it. It is also close to several restaurants. I would definitely book this rental again. Thank you for the lovely stay!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S., Bloomington

16 June 2022

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

Best house rental ever

We have rented homes for many national park trips this by far was the best. Clean roomy and so close to Yellowstone.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

13 June 2022

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

Great place for family close to West Yellowstone

Pickering Cabin at Sawtelle Lookout was a great VRBO for family to use as a base for exploring Yellowstone National Park only 20 minutes from the west entrance. Plenty of room for kids to unwind after a day out in nature. Plenty of space, clean, nicely appointed and well stocked with goodies. We would definitely stay there again, and highly recommend it. However, there were some very minor issues, which I am sure the owner or manage will attended to in the future as follows: #1. Noritz hot water heater went off-line twice, but caretaker was able to talk us through restarting it fairly quickly. Apparently, this has happened before, according to the caretaker. #2. First floor master shower was missing a curtain or door, so you had to be very careful not to get water on the floor while showing. #3. The outside stairs from the parking spot to the front door had a slightly uneven height, (approx. 1/8" to 1/4") transition from stairs to the deck, which could cause a tripping hazard, if you were not careful. These are very minor and fixable issues, which did not keep us from giving this property 5 stars.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

2 June 2022

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

Beautiful, stunning, amazing

We loved every part of our stay!! The house is BEAUTIFUL, the view is STUNNING and the stay was AMAZING!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shalann B.

28 February 2022

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

Winter fun

This is a beautiful house and always clean. We have stayed there four times. It is a great property for snowmobiling, lots of room for your trailers, sleds and vehicles. We all enjoy it. Centrally located. The house is maintained and well managed.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1-Master main floor

Bedroom 2- Loft

Bedroom 3-Loft

Bedroom 4-Basement

Bedroom 5-Basement

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Master

Bathroom 2-Main floor

Bathroom 3-Loft

Bathroom 4-Loft

Bathroom 5-Basement

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