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Buffalo River Retreat *Free Wifi, 2Br+Loft, Sleeps 6, Minutes to Buffalo River

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 686 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Island Park, ID
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Island Park Dam
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Big Springs
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Island Park

Located in Island Park, this cabin is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Caribou-Targhee National Forest and 10 minutes from Mack's Inn Playhouse. .This cabin is 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from Yellowstone Park West Entrance and 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from Yellowstone National Park.

What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Island Park Dam - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Harriman State Park - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Big Springs - 25 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Henrys Lake - 30 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Lodge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Connie's Restaurant & Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sabor - ‬10 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.

Buffalo River Retreat *Free Wifi, 2Br+Loft, Sleeps 6, Minutes to Buffalo River

Nestled in a tranquil wooded area, Buffalo River Retreat offers a peaceful escape, just moments from the stunning Buffalo River and the scenic old railroad trail. Ideal for ATV enthusiasts, the retreat is located on the east side of Highway 20, behind Elk Creek Ranch, and is only 30 minutes from the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

This charming cabin blends the rustic beauty of nature with the comforts of home. The cozy living room welcomes you to relax, while the main level features a private bedroom with a king-sized bed for ultimate comfort. The semi-private loft offers additional sleeping space with a double bed and two twin beds, making it perfect for families or small groups.

The fully equipped kitchen provides everything you need to prepare delicious meals, including a dishwasher, cookware, and essential utensils. After a day of outdoor adventure, unwind in the shared bathroom on the main floor, or make use of the convenient half-bath in the loft.

Whether you're visiting for a Yellowstone vacation, enjoying outdoor activities, or simply relaxing in the serene surroundings, Buffalo River Retreat is your perfect home base.
Welcome to Buffalo River Retreat, your serene and pet-friendly getaway just 29 miles from Yellowstone's West Entrance. Nestled in a tranquil wooded area near the Buffalo River, this charming cabin is perfect for families, small groups, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're exploring Yellowstone, riding ATVs, or simply unwinding in nature, Buffalo River Retreat offers the ideal home base for your adventure.

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⭑Main Level:⭑
✔ Cozy living room with a TV for relaxation
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, cookware, and utensils
✔ Bedroom with a plush king-sized bed for ultimate comfort
✔ Shared bathroom featuring a tub/shower combo, mirrored vanity, and toilet
✔ Splendid clothes washer with an outdoor line for drying

⭑Upstairs Loft:⭑
✔ Semi-private loft acting as a second bedroom
✔ Sleeping arrangements include 2 twin beds and 1 double bed
✔ Half-bathroom with a mirrored vanity and toilet

⭑Outdoor Space:⭑
✔ Private fire pit (bring your own wood)
✔ Propane grill with propane provided
✔ Minutes from the Buffalo River and scenic old railroad trail

⭑Additional Amenities:⭑
✔ Free Wi-Fi access
✔ Fresh linens and towels provided
✔ Free trash pick-up

⭑Pet Policy:⭑
✔ Pet-friendly property ($20 per pet per night, 2-pet maximum)
✔ Please inform us if you're bringing your dog Escape to Buffalo River Retreat – Your Perfect Yellowstone Getaway

⭑Important Notes:⭑
✘ No satellite TV
✘ No air conditioning
✘ No clothes dryer (outdoor line available)
✘ No smoking
✘ No camp trailers, RVs, or tents allowed NO clothes dryer (outdoor line available)
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features cross-country skiing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby, rafting nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Island Park Reservation Specialists

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 928 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Buffalo River Retreat *Free Wifi, 2Br+Loft, Sleeps 6, Minutes to Buffalo River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners!! Beautiful home and delightful hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R., Costa Mesa Calif.92627 USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay near the Buffalo River.

Warm and cozy, even on a late September rainy day. Just feet from a trail that you can walk for miles. The river and meadows are just a short distance, full of wildlife, deer, bear and moose although all we saw were cows.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin in prime location!

We loved staying at this cabin! It was clean, cozy, and felt like we were staying with relatives. The check-in process was exactly as described and the cabin was easy to find. We would definitely stay here again - thank you for an awesome few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing

Perfect location between the Henrys Fork and Madison River. Would stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Cabin

Great property quaint, quiet, and approximately 30 minutes from West Yellowstone/Yellowstone National Park however don't forget the mosquito repellent...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cabin for Yellowstone Adventure

This was the perfect cabin for exploring Yellowstone area. The whole process was seamless and the cabin was clean, well organized and as-advertised. Will recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Marcella c.

Beds weren't great, location was

We stayed here for 6 nights with my family of 5. The good: 1. It is close to Yellowstone, Island Park Reservoir, Henry's Lake, and Hebgen Lake. 2. Cabin has lots of books, DVDs, and the kitchen is well stocked. 3. Quiet subdivision with some trees for privacy and walking distance to the Buffalo River. The bad: 1. Mattresses are old and we all had trouble sleeping. Many mornings we woke up stiff and sore. Even my high school son. We did everything we could to make the beds tolerable adding blankets, pillows, etc. Nothing helped. 2. The key pad and front door locks are a nightmare. It took several minutes each day to lock/unlock the doors. The keys just fall out of the lockbox and one day they fell under the porch. That was fun climbing under there to retrieve them. PLEASE get a better lockbox and upgrade the door locks. 3. The house is pretty old and not made very well. When someone is on the second floor it is very loud and squeaky. 4. There is too much furniture for the space. The couch has recliners but you can't put them out without moving the coffee table, which then takes up most of the living space. 5. The bathroom was not clean. There was orange mold in the shower. Overall, a good place to stay, just not sure we would go back because of the lack of sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The cabin was a wonderful home base for our family of 6 as we explored Yellowstone. Our kids enjoyed staying in a cabin in the woods and we had all of the conveniences we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Above and beyond our expectations. So many extra touches…stocked well, beds comfy…nice front n back decks…great firepit n grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon S., Lakewood, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin!

We really enjoyed this place. It's well equipped and super comfortable. King bed has an excellent mattress. It's in a quiet area that is close to fishing and hiking. I recommend it highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a cozy stay in a remote but convenient setting, not far from Yellowstone’s west entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M., Concord

Liked: Cleanliness

very rustic

very quiet challenging to get there in the middle of the night, definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin in the woods

Nice little quiet getaway. Great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

micki b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok but needs better cleaning and updating

Cute cabin. When I booked this it said there was a dishwasher and washer. As time went on they both were taken off as apparently broken. The day before we were advised of a "possible" water contamination. Upon checking into it more they didn't feel our cabin was an issue but we should use caution with drinking and teeth brushing. We used bottled water for drinking and brushing. According to the guest book, someone checked out the day we arrived. There was a good amount of dust in the cabin. In the upstairs where our teenage grandchildren stayed there was enough dust to see your finger swipes. With COVID still happening and the new variant getting worse, it was a bit unsettling. With the dishwasher not working I made sure to hand wash any dishes we used prior to using them. As far as the cabin itself went, we loved the area and layout of the cabin. However given we are still in pandemic mode, I would have liked clean bedspreads and pillows. When we departed all we were asked to do was strip the sheets. I'm "guessing" that means the bed spreads would not be washed??? The many decorative pillows on the beds did not look clean. Other than that we loved our stay! Hopefully these suggestions will help with future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buffalo River R&R!

Our stay was perfect! From the location to the cabin itself- from the contents of the kitchen to the decor- we found ourselves a "home away from home!" My only comment is that prior to arrival I had asked about the grill and was told that it was a gas grill and propane would be provided. Upon arrival, we found that the grill was charcoal. Just want you to know so you have the right info!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donita D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Out of the Hustle

This is a great alternative to West Yellowstone. If you like to be away from the hustle and bustle of a gateway city to Yellowstone this is a great cabin. About 30 minutes from the west entrance to Yellowstone for us it was PERFECT! The cabin was wonderful. Just about anything we needed was there. It's super quiet, just the way I like it. We ate at Connie's one night and Lake Side Lodge a couple nights, both were good. My friend and I would both highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Roy

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice Island Park stay

Great location and convenient for Island Park activities. Some OHV traffic close by, but not intrusive. Very happy with the cabin, only complaints are that the washer/dryer was out of order and the dishwasher didn’t work properly (perhaps hard water issues?). These are advertised for the property which is why I dropped the rating a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect trip

This cabin is in a great location close to a lot of activities but it is out in the trees enough to feel like you have a private mountain cabin. It was spacious enough for our family of 6 (kids ranging from 7-14) and included everything we needed for an easy trip (stocked kitchen, bathroom, bedding) All we needed was food, clothes, and toiletries. Cabin was clean and ready for our arrival and when I had a question about our arrival I got a quick reply to my text. Great first experience using Vrbo. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E., Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cabin was comfortable and perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sergey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!!!

We would like to stay again and will bring our friends with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cabin

We were impressed by everything the cabin offered - eating utensils, dishware, cookware, some staples, firepit, etc. Loved the rustic location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Enjoyed our time in this cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Z., Thornton

Awesome stay

Upon arriving to the cabin the property was not clean however once the property owner was notified the cleanliness was too priority and the cleaning service did an excellent job cleaning the place so we can enter the place is very cozy with a large front and back deck to relax and has a real wilderness feel to the place during the visit my family went and explored through Yellowstone this place was not far from the park with easy access overall the place is definitely recommended and I hope to visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Troy Y., Wantage NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a family of five and it was a perfect fit. We had a short stay and if we are in the Yellowstone area again we’ll be sure to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Geri S.

Island park cabin

It was a great little cabin! We really enjoyed our stay! It had everything we needed and some! Definitely would recommend.