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Imperial Elk Lodge-10 Miles to YNP+Sauna+Hot Tub+Wifi+AC

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This newly constructed cabin was completed in 2020.
A cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a kitchen area, and a living room with a couch and a decorative pillow.
Private kitchen
A log cabin interior with large windows, a chandelier, and wildlife taxidermy.
A spacious, multi-level lodge with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Island Park, ID
  • Place, Henrys Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Henrys Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hebgen Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Imperial Elk Lodge-10 Miles to YNP+Sauna+Hot Tub+Wifi+AC

Just 10 minutes from West Yellowstone, Imperial Elk is a relaxing retreat with a hot tub and massage chair. Surrounded by mountains and forests, it’s perfect for families and nature lovers looking to unwind, enjoy outdoor games, and create lasting memories.

> Massage Chair
> Badminton & Other outdoor games
> Hot tub
>Sauna
>WIFI
>Onni Pizza
>Fire Place
>Central AC
> High zoom camera for photographing wild life and nature (bring your own SD card pls)
> 10 mins to Yellowstone.
> Christmas Tree will be in place for the holidays.
>Can accommodate small to medium trailers under 20 feet. Larger trailers can park at Henry's Lake Gas Station, with snowmobile access to the property. No RVs allowed.

Sleeping Arrangement

Bedroom (4 rooms & 6 beds) -
Bedroom 1 – Downstairs: 1 King bed
Bedroom 2 – Downstairs:1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 – Upstairs: 2 Queen beds
Bedroom 4 - Upstairs: 1 Queen bed
Living Room: 1 sofa bed

Bathrooms (3 Total)

Bath 1- Downstairs: 1 full- sized bathroom with a tub, extra towels, and many toiletries. It is in the common area.
Bath 2 - Upstairs: A bathroom with all toiletries, a shower and a laundry machine. It is in the common area
Bath 3: A full-sized bathroom with a shower and all toiletries is located in the bedroom upstairs that has one queen bed.

This beautiful home has enough room for up to 12 guests. The following is the configuration of the property: There is a large kitchen downstairs with every amenity needed. There is ample seating space, as well as counter space to make a home cooked meal. There is a large living area with a Smart TV that is warmed by a fireplace, and there is plenty of seating for all of the guests, as well as large windows that show the beauty of the outside. Upstairs, there is another living area with a Smart TV, as well as a couch that can be turned into another bed. There is a huge deck outside with plenty of seating, where guests could grill, eat, or enjoy sitting around the fire. There is a hot tub on the side of the cabin that is open and accessible year round. There is plenty of room in this cabin to ensure that every guest is comfortable and happy.

This cabin is located only 10 miles (10-15 minutes) from the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and is in the closest subdivision to the border of Montana and West Yellowstone. Since short-term rentals are restricted in West Yellowstone this is one of the closest places to the West Entrance of Yellowstone that you can rent on VRBO! Being so close to the entrance of the park means you will spend less time driving to and from the park and more time exploring all the amazing sights and attractions Yellowstone has to offer.

Our cabin is professionally cleaned after each stay. Our cleaning service is all inclusive and will take care of garbage removal and all cleaning. Unlike other rentals we will NOT be asking you to take your garbage to the landfill, and we will NOT have a list of cleaning tasks for you to do before check-out. Our main goal is for you to have all the time to enjoy your vacation and we want your check-in and check-out to be easy and hassle free!

Snowmobiling:
Winter-time is the perfect time to rent snowmobiles! We provide them at a discounted rate on our website.

The discount code will be sent to you once the booking is confirmed. Please make your booking and you can pick up the snowmobiles at our central location near all of the trails.

ATV/UTV Tours:
We also provide ATV/UTV tours. Since you are staying in our Cabin, you can book with us directly at a price of $160 per person. Just send a quick message and we can set it up.

The closest ski resort is Big Sky Resort in Montana, just about an hour’s drive from the cabin. Many guests also enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing right here in Island Park or at Harriman State Park, which offers beautiful, groomed trails in a peaceful setting. We’re also about 2 hours from Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee — giving you access to three of the best ski resorts in the country, all offering world-class terrain and stunning mountain views.

We are highly rated hosts who are committed to providing our guests with best possible experience. This cabin is the result of over a year of hard work and we look forward to sharing it with you! Come enjoy your vacation at our home away from home!

Guest access
Entire Home

Other things to note
This house can accommodate small medium size trailers below 20 feet. You can park at the Henry's Lake Gas Station and ride your snowmobiles up to the property.

Please note that the location is at an elevation of 7,000 ft, where weather conditions can be unpredictable and snowfall may occur at any time of the year. We recommend arriving well-prepared for changing weather conditions.

Please note that the cabin is located in a natural forested setting and shares its environment with local wildlife. A professional pest control service is used regularly; however, occasional sightings of insects or small animals may occur. These are a normal part of staying in a wooded, rural area and do not qualify for refunds.

Prior to arrival, guests will be asked to review and agree to a separate rental agreement outlining these details to ensure clear expectations for a smooth and enjoyable stay.

Please note that our home is located in a rural area, where summers are typically dry and dusty. It is very common to have dust, debris and cobwebs on the decks and outside areas in spite of our efforts. Also, fire pits may not be usable due to fire restrictions.

Also, road and other constructions are passable in neighboring properties, and we cannot control what neighbors or county do on theirs lots and properties.

The outside of the cabin maybe be different from the depicted photos based on the season, sunset and more. This is a high altitude and forested area and the landscape changes immensely from season to season. This is not a city dueling, and as such the meadows and landscaping around the cabin will change throughout the season. We ask you to take note of this before booking.

Allergy Disclaimer: While our home is professionally cleaned before each stay, we cannot guarantee that it is completely free of dust, fragrances, pollen, or other allergens. Guests with severe allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities should carefully consider this before booking, as we cannot guarantee an environment entirely free of potential allergens.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Shoes Inside Please No Pets Please
No Parties or events are allowed. No more than 10 people counting infants. NO RVS or trailers (One or two small snowmobile trailers are allowed).

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1881742vb
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

Located in Island Park, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and Hebgen Lake. Yellowstone Big Gun Fun and Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center are also worth visiting.
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Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Henrys Lake - 6 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Henrys Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • West Yellowstone Town Park - 16 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Hebgen Lake - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 17 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BAR N RANCH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bill's Meadow Creek Lodge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lodgepole Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mexican Food Bus - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Imperial Elk Lodge-10 Miles to YNP+Sauna+Hot Tub+Wifi+AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Imperial Elk Lodge-10 Miles to YNP+Sauna+Hot Tub+Wifi+AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Imperial Elk Lodge-10 Miles to YNP+Sauna+Hot Tub+Wifi+AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Imperial Elk Lodge-10 Miles to YNP+Sauna+Hot Tub+Wifi+AC located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Henrys Lake State Park. Henrys Lake and Tweedy Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin. Will be staying here next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host! He stayed in touch and gave us all the tips and tricks to make our stay great. Cabin was amazing as well as all the extras. Overall an incredible experience at an amazing location. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mickey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was fabulous! Property awesome and beautiful scenery. Communication with the owner was top notch. Would love to come back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Devin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great and the host was awesome to work with. We were snowmobiling and made full use of the hot tub and massage chair. Everything was clean and well kept will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so clean and welcoming! The hot tub was in the perfect spot out of the wind and the whole cabin felt very luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this cabin! It was the perfect place for our family to relax and enjoy our Yellowstone trip while celebrating our daughter’s 6th birthday. The cabin was very clean, comfortable, and well cared for, and it had everything we needed for a stress-free stay. We especially loved how peaceful and relaxing it was after long days of exploring. Traveling with kids, parents, and grandparents can be a lot, but this place made it easy for everyone to feel at home. The hosts were wonderful to work with and truly made us feel welcome. We highly recommend this cabin to anyone visiting the Yellowstone area and would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for helping make our family trip so special and memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colton G.

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

Great place to stay

Convenient location between West Yellowstone and Island Park. Really nice cabin with a well stocked kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
To celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary, we were looking for a beautiful place in nature and also a comfortable home like setting which would allow our immediate 3 generation family of nine to spend a memorable time together for a week.The choice of Yellowstone NP filled the bill immediately! Hands down it is a magical place with surprises around every corner.But how to find the right setting for us to gather, prepare meals together, sleep well each night, see deer or other critters in beautiful land surrounding the home, and have a caring host who would help us immediately if we had questions or needs????Then on FB we saw Chris Mehr’s description of his home 10 miles from the West entrance of Yellowstone NP. This home fulfilled our every dream. The added amenities of an amazing massage chair, a relaxing hot tub, spacious gathering places, a well appointed kitchen and counter space, state of the art appliances, a huge dining table with enough chairs for all of us to eat together, the use of a Nikkon camera with long distance lens, an excellent binocular, responsive AC, a fireplace inside, with a camp fire pit outside, and a house decorated with Western themes and spectacular portrayals of Elk, Bears, Mountain Lions Right in the home—WOW! this place fulfilled our every hope. Thanks you Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was excellent! Furnishings were great and the kitchen was well appointed. Communication was great and Chris provided plenty of information about activities and tips about visiting the area including restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to stay near West Yellowstone area and entrance to park. The house was very nice, quiet, and comfortable. We enjoyed cooking and spending time on porch by the fire. The house has beautiful views to relax by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Quick Yellowstone visit

Beautiful property, beautiful scenery, and beautiful house. Had a really rustic Yellowstone feel to it! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

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

Fantastic

Great cabin and great host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashish S.

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

Fantastic location and cozy home

This house is very close to the Yellowstone entrance. Very comfortable home for a family for a 3-4 day vacation. We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall amazing property, we had a great experience and recommend this place to anybody. The beds were comfortable, the layout and decor were great. The place is VERY well stocked with everthing you need for a comfortable stay. Both the gas grill and fire place have gas lines connected directly to them, so no need to worry about propane running out. The sauna, hot tub and massage chair are great features that we enjoyed using. The owner was amazing at communicating and gave us tons of recommendations for places to eat and places to visit in yellowstone. The proximity to west Yellowstone and the entrance is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LAURA F.

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

Amazing Stay

This place exceeded all our expectations. We all loved it. Welcoming hosts, fun common areas, comfy beds, and everything we needed for our stay. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and we truly enjoyed most of our evenings on the deck around the propane fire pit and in the hot tub and on the amazing massage chair! Chris was very responsive and helpful! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Snowmobile Trip

Stay was great. House was everything we needed! Fully stocked and great location right on the snowmobile trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Amazingly well equipped kitchen. Everything is top notch. Comfortable bed and pillows. Great hot tub. Gas fireplace. We saw a doe and 2 fawns from the deck which has comfortable deck furniture and a grill. Great and prompt communication with the host. Easy access to West Yellowstone, Island Park and Henry’s Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

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

Awesome!

This property is in a fantastic location with incredible views. All of the amenities you could want and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2020
Hi Jimmy, thanks again for coming to our cabin. We cannot thank you enough for communicating so well and being such an amazing guest. Also, a huge thank you for leaving us such an amazing review. Please come back again. All the best and safe travels.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Wildlife viewing

We were able to see deer, chipmunks and so many birds from the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Exceptional!

The house was just as pictured and was perfect. Cozy and comfortable with amazing views. Chris was always available and provided great information and tips prior to our stay. Would absolutely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Vacation 2024

Everyone loved this cabin! It was so peaceful to sit out on the deck by the fire. Beautiful inside and out. We enjoyed watching the sun set. And so convenient to explore Yellowstone from the West entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

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

Great Family Thanksgiving

Our family met at Imperial Elk Lodge for Thanksgiving. With ages from 2 months to 80+. The lodge was perfect. Communications with Chris we're great. Even provided a little snow for the kids to go sledding.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylee G.

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

Excellent Property

We stayed 2 nights for my husband’s birthday. It was the perfect location between Island Park and West Yellowstone. Very easy to find. Clean, with plenty of amenities. Hot tub is a great addition. Nice to relax in after playing in the snow all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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