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Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage

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Beach
Microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster
Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10121 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Island Park, ID
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Island Park Dam
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Harriman State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

Island Park

When you stay at this cabin in Island Park, you'll be on a lake and steps from Caribou-Targhee National Forest. .This cabin is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Island Park Dam and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mack's Inn Playhouse.
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What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 22 min drive
  • Island Park Dam - 24 min drive
  • Harriman State Park - 28 min drive
  • Big Springs - 37 min drive
  • Henrys Lake - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Lodge - ‬26 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.

Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage

Lakeside Cottage is located in the private, gated Bills Island community. It had a major remodel with new carpet in the living room and upstairs bedrooms in spring of 2017. A new master suite, large deck, and main bath have all been remodeled within the past 5 years including new washer and dryer and kitchen appliances. Our rustic cabin is very secluded being nestled in the trees off the waterfront. Two private docks (one for a boat and one for swimming) with close proximity to a boat loading area, make this a great place for boating, wake boarding, jet skiing, swimming, or fishing. A large retaining wall with two sets of steps to the lake adds a safety feature for young and old. The cabin offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and will sleep 12 guests comfortably. The main floor has the master bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom with jetted tub/shower. A den with hide-a-bed is directly off the master. The other main floor bathroom has a tiled shower with two vanities. Bedroom #2 is upstairs with a queen size bed. Bedroom #3 has 2 queen size beds and 4 twin beds. An extra bed is available in the remodeled shed with electricity. We have a BBQ grill with propane provided and fire pit (bring your own wood). Several picnic tables offer great outdoor eating options. 3 patio sets with umbrellas help in feeding a crowd. This is the perfect place to vacation as it is within 45 minutes of Yellowstone Park. Other close attractions are Mesa Falls, Big Springs, Henry's Lake, Harriman State Park, and Quake Lake, to name a few.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free cabin offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ruth Ann Rose

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Life is Better Lake Lakeside Cottage Cabin
Life is Better Lake Lakeside Cottage Island Park
Life is Better si Cottage
Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage Cabin
Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage Island Park
Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage Cabin Island Park

Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
Would definitely recommend this place to anybody
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Packer cabin Yellowstone vacation
We had two families that stayed here. It had plenty of room and beds. The views from the cabin and the dock on the water were amazing. The only thing that would make it better is if it were a little closer to the Yellowstone entrance!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness
Water front fun
Lake level was very low but this place had great docks that still allowed easy access. Host was accessible and helped with minor issues. Be aware you need to plan time to wash and dry all towels on the day you leave so not great for a quick get away on the check out morning. House will hold a lot of people, great location for enjoying the lake and 4 wheelers. Great outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house. Quiet. Enjoyed our stay while visiting Yellowstone.
Easy checkin and checkout. Cabin beautiful and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teejay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
As expected. Very Nice!
We really enjoyed the time we spent at this cabin. Great location and amenities. No complaints.

8/10 Good

Mauro C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
We stayed here as part of our small family reunion and it was a great location! The water is so close and having 2 private docks made it super fun for the kids. It was secluded on Bill's island where it felt like you were away from everything, and we enjoyed it so much. The cabin was nice and clean and fit our family just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved
We loved the location of the property and free access to kayaks and paddle board. Contacted property manager about an issue during our stay, and she quickly responded back to help resolve the issue. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, clean, spacious property. Beautiful views
My family stayed here during our vacation to Yellowstone Park. Do not let the pictures fool you- the house is huge!! There are like three living rooms all together, which was perfect for our group because we were staying with family friends. Plenty of space in the main living room to all hang out together, also space in the other living rooms to escape and read a book or something. We spent most of our time outside on the deck or the docks. There are tons of patio tables and picnic tables to pick from. Also it is easy to get from the patio to the dock. That was one thing I was concerned about since we have a few little ones in our group, but I felt totally comfortable staying up on the deck while they played down in the yard. You can keep an eye on them from the deck or from the kitchen. The Host was super responsive and easy to get ahold of. We would definitely stay here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
family all together
Lots of good memories. Had a great time. We have had neighbors and friends ask for contact info for themselves to stay at the cabin

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M., Philadelphia suburbs

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great house, great location

8/10 Good

Heather W., Idaho Falls, ID/USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Cabin!
Our family of 6 stayed in this property and had a great time. Pros: location was awesome, and the dock area was so much fun. Having kayaks and a canoe available to use was a huge bonus. The cabin is more spacious than the photos show - we all had plenty of room. Cons: there is construction going on right next door. Not the fault of this cabin, but it is hard to enjoy the serenity of nature when there is a worker ‘singing along’ to “Highway to Hell” 100 yards away. They showed up promptly at 8am with trucks and saws going. Not great and just something to be aware of. Also there were several power outlets that did not work. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Excellent getaway in Island Park! Perfect for our family of 8 - steps from the water, private docks, fun cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location on the lake close to Yellowstone with peaceful remote loacation
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was fantastic and was remote enough that we could enjoy some relaxing by the lake, yet it was close enough to yellowstone to enjoy the park as well. Property was as described and we loved hearing the local moose calling at night! I would highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up!
Great spot on the lake for a small family reunion. We very much enjoyed the watercraft and time on the dock. Couple of minor issues, but the manager was quick to respond. Overall, it was a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We stayed at the cabin with our daughters and grandkids for our 50th anniversary. It was great. Having the canoe, kayaks, and docks to fish from and just relax and enjoy, was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
This cabin was fabulous. It is the best lake property on Bill’s Island which is the best part of Island Park. The cabin is clean and nice and comfortable. The location is just perfect and beautiful. If you are coming to a Island Park or Yellowstone you could not do better. We loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah C.

Great, fun cabin
The cabin is right on the water and the owner left a canoe, paddle board, and life jackets for use. The dock is easy to get to, though a bit steep. It is only a short walk from the public boat launch. Bill's Island is quiet and convenient to off roading, fishing, and a short drive to Yellowstone. Cabin is quaint with some newer finishes, and overall very clean and organized. Kitchen has everything you need for a short stay, minus a coffee pot. The huge deck and tables with umbrellas were a major hit as we were in town for a family reunion, so it was a perfect gathering and eating place. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

Beautiful property right on the lake!
Loved this quaint, clean, homey property! The lake access is incredible and the views are breath taking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

scott e.

Great cabin but.....
The cabin was great and we had a fun time. The only problem with our stay was the cabin next to us was being torn down and demolished the whole time we were there so there was quite a bit of noise during the day. The other problem was that we love to sit by the fire at night and we were unable to because of the fire restriction at the time of our stay. My rating otherwise would have been 5 stars. Everything else about the cabin was great and was everything that we were expecting and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jana C., Salt Lake City, Utah

Perfect in every way!
This cabin is the perfect location as well and met our large groups needs in every way. The cabin is comfortable inside and had plenty of room outside. Rose was the perfect hostess in meeting our needs as well and answering questions. I highly recommend this cabin and would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

Great cabin on the lake
This cabin had all the amenities we were looking for and great lake access. We were able to use the docks to launch our kayaks and enjoyed the fire pit on the deck that overlooks the lake. Everything was clean, orderly, and exactly as described. We would definitely recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Selena F.

Beautiful!
What a great trip! Loved the area and scenery. Plenty of room for our family. Enjoyed our day trip to Yellowstone as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

Great Place to Stay for Yellowstone or for Relaxation
We drove to the cabin from Boise and were a half hour early for our initial arrival but the cleaners had just left the property so we were able to check in right away, instead of sitting in the car outside the property; we appreciated this accommodation. The cabin was very clean and was free of insects or other pests. There was plenty of room in the cabin for our party of four, in fact you could probably have ten or twelve people stay there. The cabin is located on a lake with other houses on either side, but not so close that as to be annoying. There is a large refrigerator and a stove in the kitchen, so you can cook your meals there if you want. It is a great location for touring Yellowstone or Grand Tetons, which was the purpose of our trip. You could also spend some time just relaxing there, it is pretty quiet. It has a boat dock, larger than the docks of other houses on the lake, but there was no boat or canoe at the cabin when we stayed there. It would have been nice to take a short trip on the lake had a boat or canoe been available. Overall we had a great experience with staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jerry A., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Excellent for large families
Two families stayed here for 5 nights and it was very comfortable and enjoyable. It's right on the water with a nice dock, so you will need to keep an eye on little ones. Huge deck with several tables, so it's great for a large group. The owner was very kind and helpful before, during, and after the stay. It's an older cabin with some additions that has been really well maintained and modernized where necessary.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joni I., West Valley City, Ut

Excellent location and beautiful views.
Ruthann was wonderful to work with. We had a fabulous time and enjoyed every second of our stay. Would highly recommend this to anyone interested in fishing, boating, relaxing, and visiting Yellowstone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017