The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho

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Hot Tub is a favorite by all guests and during all seasons too
Six Themed Bedrooms and 5 Bathrooms, Hot Tub, board games, Wii games, a giant pantry equipped with all your cooking needs and still has room for your food to be stored.  The place will WOW you and your friends and family so bring your entire crew to The Ga
Living area
Living area
Living area
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Island Park, ID
  • Popular LocationMack's Inn Playhouse10 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsland Park Dam12 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Springs13 min drive
  • AirportIdaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional)82 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

AUTUMN

1 Queen Bed

BEAR ROOM

2 Queen Beds

DEER ROOM

2 Queen Beds

FISHING ROOM

+2
3 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

MOOSE ROOM

2 Queen Beds

WOLF ROOM

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

AUTUMN BATH MAIN

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

DEER ROOM BATH

Toilet · Shower only

FISHING ROOM BATH

Toilet · Shower only

MAIN FLOOR BATH

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

The Gathering Place BATH

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho

Welcome to our charming lodge.

Nestled in the scenic Macks Inn area of Island Park, our lodge offers the perfect retreat just 23 miles from the world-famous West Yellowstone. Plus, you'll be within easy walking distance of the serene Henry's Fork River, making it a nature lover's paradise.

Our spacious lodge is an ideal place for families to unwind and friends to gather. With a wide array of amenities, including a relaxing hot tub, a billiards room, and a game room for kids equipped with Wii and Nintendo, you'll find something for everyone here. And, for the outdoor enthusiasts, we have a volleyball area and a cozy fire pit all set on a private one-acre property.

The well-stocked kitchen is designed to accommodate large groups, ensuring that cooking and dining together is a breeze. And for those winter enthusiasts, there's even the possibility to sled right from the front door (just be cautious of passing cars!).

The top floor boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is an en-suite to a bedroom. Each of these bedrooms features two comfortable queen beds. The top floor also offers a spacious gathering room with a sectional sofa, a large Smart TV, piano, and game table.

Moving down to the middle floor, you'll discover a bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom right across the hall. Another bedroom on this floor accommodates three twin over full bunk beds and has a 3/4 private bathroom with a generously sized walk-in closet. The middle floor also hosts the well-equipped kitchen, a dining area with two refrigerators, and a cozy living room with a freestanding gas fireplace.

On the bottom floor, there's yet another bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom just down the hall. You'll appreciate the large mudroom with ample hooks and cubbies for all your outdoor gear, a billiards room, and a playroom/laundry room equipped with two sets of washers and dryers, a sleeper sofa, a full-sized futon, a large Smart HDTV with popular apps like Netflix and Hulu. Access to the hot tub can also be found on the bottom floor.

During your stay, you'll have exclusive access to the entire home and the surrounding acre of pristine forest. This includes a volleyball area, an area for recreational activities, a cozy fire pit, and extensive outdoor decking with patio furniture to soak in the natural beauty.

Rest assured, we're just a phone call away, available 24/7 to address any questions or arrange for necessary repairs. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we won't intrude on your well-deserved getaway.

The lodge's driveway is conveniently located just a stone's throw from a paved road, and the renowned Yellowstone National Park is only 23 miles away. For winter enthusiasts, the excitement of sledding is just steps from your cabin door.

Come and make wonderful memories at our lodge, where comfort, space, and adventure await. Book now ❤️

Property manager

Teara Galbraith
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking
A Security Deposit hold (hotel hold) is required at check in and is released after check out unless damage or missing items are realized
No Pets/animals, No Smoking, Follow posted hot tub rules (if applicable)
Sign and follow rental agreement

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Island Park

Located in Island Park, this lodge is in the mountains. Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Henrys Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and Great Whirligig. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 10 min walk
  • Island Park Dam - 12 min drive
  • Big Springs - 13 min drive
  • Henrys Lake - 23 min drive
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pond's Lodge - 8 min drive
  • Cafe Sabor - 17 min walk
  • Connie's Restaurant & Saloon - 5 min drive
  • The Parlor at Mack's Inn - 13 min walk
  • Subway - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho located?

This family-friendly Island Park lodge is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Mack's Inn Playhouse. Big Springs and Island Park Dam are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had 17 family members for Christmas. There was plenty of room although I wish there was one big room to gather and eat. The kitchen pantry had so many appliances that there wasn't much room to put our food. Probably don't need 4 crockpots. But overall it was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berik C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great reunion
We had a great reunion we had 20+ people stay there. We stayed in February and played in endless amounts of snow, hot tub, and games. I think the only downfall we had was we couldn't get things like the tv's, video games, and movies and such to work very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JaNell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riley Family Reunion
There were 26 of us and there was plenty of room to relax play games enjoy the hot tub great deck to sit and enjoy each other! Close enough to have a great family picture on the deck to laid your rafts for the water. We also visited Yellowstone and had yummy pizza at Ponds! The cleaning ladies found my money that accidentally fell under my bed and returned it to me a above and beyond gift! We loved our stay my family said it was the best placed we have stayed and we have been doing this for over 11 years! Thank you Gathering Place! The Riley Bunch
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn N., Heber City, Utah

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Do Not Recommend
The property looks better online than it does in person. It is older and dirtier than expected. The towels were hard to find and not many available. The hot tub was not working but the owner did stop by to check on that. Rooms are small and there are three stories but not a place large enough to gather a bigger group. There is no A/C and screens and windows are not in working order so you can’t leave windows open at night. The breakers consistently tripped when using griddles or other electronics. The outside property and fire pit are beautiful and spacious. Our security deposit was held back for property damage that we did not primarily cause. We did attempt to communicate with owner and take responsibility but issue was unresolved and communication tense. We would definitely not recommend this property to others. If considering renting the property please carefully read reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for family holiday
We had a lovely family holiday, the house accommodated our large family and was centrally located. It’s in walking distance of the river which provided many opportunities for kayaking and paddle boarding. The fishermen in the group found endless possibilities to cast a line.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Teara Galbraith

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Hi, I am a lover of traveling and love to travel with family. We love to travel to places near and far exploring history and science. We are a laid back family and love meeting new people.

Why they chose this property

We bought The Gathering Place for our large family to stay in one place but also to share it with others too! Enjoy!

What makes this property unique

We are Close To Yellowstone and not far from the Grand Tetons

Languages:

English

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