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Forest Haven, a Cozy Cabin, 30 Minutes from Yellowstone!

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Forest Haven
Snowmobile, Xcountry ski, snowshoe, hike, or 4 wheel right from the front door!
Beautiful kitchen with microwave and dishwasher!
Large dining room table!
Main floor bathroom. Has a full tub with shower.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Island Park, ID
  • Harriman State Park
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Island Park Dam
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Forest Haven, a Cozy Cabin, 30 Minutes from Yellowstone!

Look no further, this really is the ULTIMATE cabin for your summer or winter vacation! In November 2010, we purchased this lovely, smoke-free, cabin (built June 2010) in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. It's just a 30 minute drive to Yellowstone National Park, but that's only the beginning.

Located in the center of the Island Park area you have access to fishing, wildlife viewing, and snowmobiling/four wheeling right from the front door. We have plenty of off street parking for your toys.

We have really gone above and beyond and have spared no expense to make our cabin an exceptional place to stay while offering an incredible value for your money!

Our cabin has a fully stocked kitchen with convenient appliances, including a full size washer & dryer inside the unit. You can relax with our gas stove, roomy bathrooms and attractive furnishings. Smoking is not allowed.

We have a king-sized bed in the master bedroom with an extra comfy pillow top mattress, a queen-sized bed in the upstairs bedroom, and two more queens and a twin in the loft. There is also a pullout couch in the living room downstairs. The dining room table is large and can accommodate up to 9. There is a "full" bathroom downstairs and a very roomy "3/4" bathroom upstairs with a shower, but no tub.

The cabin is stocked with everything that will make your stay comfortable and fun! We have a total of 2 TVs with DVD players (a 46' flat screen in the living room, and a smaller t.v. in the upstairs 'kids corner'.) We also provide a selection of movies for the whole family. The summer of 2012 we added Direct t.v. and internet service. Cell phone coverage is available. We do not have air conditioning, but in the hottest of months if you open the windows after sunset, the mountain breezes will quickly leave you comfortably cool.

Your kids will love the books, board games and toys we provide. After a long day of having fun, you are welcome to use the gas grill on our patio, and make S'mores, sing campfires songs, and tell ghost stories around the fire pit.




Keywords: cabin, camping, cozy, log cabin, peaceful, woodsy, fire pit,

Property manager

Regina Eliason
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Island Park

Island Park is home to this cabin. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mack's Inn Playhouse, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Henrys Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Centennial Mountain Shores Park - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Island Park Dam - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Big Springs - 35 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 51 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shotgun Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Haven, a Cozy Cabin, 30 Minutes from Yellowstone! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Haven, a Cozy Cabin, 30 Minutes from Yellowstone!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Haven, a Cozy Cabin, 30 Minutes from Yellowstone!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Haven, a Cozy Cabin, 30 Minutes from Yellowstone! located?

Located in Island Park, this family-friendly cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Centennial Mountain Shores Park and Island Park Dam. Island Park Golf Course and Mack's Inn Playhouse are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Cabin was stocked with everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Perfect retreat

It was exactly what we had hoped for and one of the best VRBOs we’ve stayed at. It was easy to find, had phone service and fast WiFi. It was clean and comfortable. The water was hot, washer and dryer nice sized
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful. It had plenty of space for our family of 5. My teenagers liked that they all had their own space and that there was internet for when we were done with our daily excursions. The kitchen worked great for cooking our meals at the cabin. The front porch was great. I enjoyed sitting outside and reading in the peaceful setting. The only downside was major road construction, which made it difficult to get to the cabin. This is nothing the host can control and will probably not be an issue in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean. We were in Island Park for a festival. The host made the whole check-in and check-out process easy, allowing us to enjoy our visit without worry. The cabin is nicely decorated and all the essentials were provided. The only thing, if there is one, is that we had to get propane to use the grill. The description said a grill was available, which is awesome, but didn't say if the grill was charcole or gas. Propane tanks were avaliable, just empty. Otherwise, no complaints. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 2 weeks at the beginning of June. The cabin was very clean. It had everything we needed. It was comfortable. They were working on the road coming into the cabin, so we had delays coming and going. Obviously, that isn't the owner's fault, just something to think about. We did get to see the mama moose and her twins while we were there.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great cabin in quiet area.

The cabin was nice and clean when we checked in. Not a bad drive, about 30 mins, to West Yellowstone. My kids loved the loft area! Checking in and out was super easy. The one downside that the surrounding area had was construction right at the road leading to the cabin. This construction definitely added to delays in traveling. Despite the construction, which is out of host control, the family loved our stay and would recommend this place to anyone looking to visit Yellowstone or Grand Tetons.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
The cabin itself was nice, the area not so much. The photos of the area are not quite accurate. If you stay in July, make sure to bring a box fan. The loft is very warm, even with windows open. Only one ceiling fan to cool the area. The cleanup list is also quite extensive. I have rented several places through VRBO and never required to strip beds and wash and dry all towels. I thought that is what the cleaning fee was for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leezell W.

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

Family Vacay

We loved the cabin! It was the perfect size for our family. We would totally stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Retired Couple

Loved our stay. Very cozy, clean and private and was nice to be away from the hectic area of West Yellowstone.v
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Awesome cabin and location

We loved the space and all the amenities the cabin had available. It is in a quiet area with lots of space inside and out. It is about 20 mins to Yellowstone Park and the town is great for groceries, other shopping, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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

It was a very cozy place. Love the viene, love how clean it is we would definitly come again

The property is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan F.

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

Private and clean

Very clean and private location (but easy to find). Hosts treated us like family. They had lots of board games and the decor was very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Christmas Cabin

Clean, beautiful, and relaxing cabin with surrounding evergreen trees created a delightful vacation with our family. This was our second trip to Forest Haven and it was totally enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Vacation rental

Living areas were clean & comfortable. Nice size bathrooms. Kitchen well furnished. Appreciated the games. All kinds of “odds & ends” available & much appreciated. FYI - the queen bed in upstairs bedroom could really use a new mattress. The furniture on front porch / deck was very dirty - not able to use. Grill was terribly dirty - unusable without a good cleaning. Fire pit was almost inaccessible due to extremely long weeds. Yard was entirely composed of knee high plus weeds - would have really appreciated having it mowed. Also, no fault of owners but entire access road (Yale-Kilgore) is under construction. Every trip in & out took an extra 20-30 minutes. Traffic at absolute standstill for 15-30 minutes each time. Beautiful scenery (got a glimpse of mama moose) and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Yellowstone trip

Lovely cabin! So well equipped and clean. Very homey and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie R.

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

Perfect getaway

This cabin is perfect. The hosts are perfect. We had the best time. We would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

paula m.

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

Adorable Island Park Cabin

Great property about 40 min drive to Yellowstone west entrance. The property was clean and well stocked. The only thing that would have made our stay more comfortable is a bunch of oscillating fans. The property does not have AC which usually wouldn’t be a big deal, but the week we were there was hot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Beautiful cabin!

The cabin was very nice and extremely clean. The layout was ideal for multiple people. The stairs were not very steep for my elderly mom. The cabin was the perfect location for our vacation to Yellowstone. I would highly recommend this cabin to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

great place for our snowmobile trip

well maintained. Clean. Quiet neighborhood. Lots of snow.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Christmas Cabin

This adorable cabin is nestled in pine trees. Clean! Well cared for. Our family enjoyed the Christmas tree and decorations. Lovely. Would love staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynnae G.

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

Rustic and comfy

It was a nice relaxing cabin with the sounds of a creek nearby. Even bigger loft than in pictures. Windows were bright in the morning but had eye masks to help and I actually enjoyed wearing one. Beds could be updated but it was fine for a us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Great place to stay--easy access to Yellowstone

This was a great cabin for 7 of us (4 adults, 3 kids ages 6-12) to spend a couple days while we explored Yellowstone. We had a very minor issue at check-in and the owner went above and beyond to correct the situation! We appreciated her quick attention to detail. The house itself worked well for us and we enjoyed the movie collection our second evening when we were all tired and just wanted to relax. Thank you for a great stay!!

6/10 Okay

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Clean and thoughtful amenities

Property was very clean and well stocked. The lack of a lawn and weeds made it more difficult to walk our dogs. Biggest negative was the extensive check out procedure - we were asked to do all laundry and dishes before leaving which wasn’t possible with a 10 hour drive the day we checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amit j.

Beautiful Cabin With All Facilities Like Home Away Home

We stayed in this cabin with 4 adults and 4 kids. No problem of space. Cabin is very neat and full of all facilities what you have at home start from kitchen (utensils/good serving and dinnerware+ basic ingredients), living room has very nice TV and sets of DVDs for kids and family movies and in back many board games if you do not want to see TV. 1 Bedroom at level 1 and other bedroom on level 2. Few beds are in den. Bedding quality is very good, we all slept very well. Windows every where to listen bird chirping and get ventilation. Very good dinning hall and even has high chair. Garbage disposal was easy, I did not take the card to facility but only pictures of card (back and front) in my phone and it worked, so this can save some time to go to facility and come back to return the card. Only think which I recommend to improve is instruction on newly installed lock- specifically how to make sure lock is in place when you go to bed. Overall highly rec commended place to stay, we will stay for sure if we are in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Relaxing and Perfect Getaway

We LOVED this property. It was a wonderful reset between camping adventures with a great kitchen and access to laundry. The house was well stocked and hosted a fantastic set of games for the family. Our most loved feature was the guest book which hosts a hide and seek treasure hunt that has been going on between guests for years.Great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Regina Eliason

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My husband and I are from Utah. We have one daughter and an English Bulldog. I am a stay at home mom who enjoys photography, knitting, and digital scrapbooking.

Why they chose this property

Our family loves to snowmobile, fish, ride 4 wheelers, hike, and camp. We also LOVE Yellowstone. After our third trip in one summer to the area, we decided we should buy a cabin so we can have a comfy place to stay each and every time we visit Island Park.

What makes this property unique

Our cabin was built in 2010. It has a fully stocked kitchen, complete with dishwasher, microwave and coffee pot. Full size washer and dryer are on site and ready to use. TV and DVD player in the living room, and also in the loft for the little ones. A DVD library, bean bag chairs, toys, and games, even a high chair and pack-n-play style crib. Doorstep access to MILES of trails (some say 400 miles, some say 600 miles... when we ride them ALL, we'll let you know for sure.) Trails are groomed for snowmobiling in winter, and accessible to four wheeling in summer. Many cross country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking trails are nearby. Over 50 awesome fishing holes, and rivers for the fisherman. Wildlife, such as swans, moose, deer, and other critters abound. Only 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park for even more wildlife viewing. Smoking is not allowed.
This really is the ULTIMATE cabin rental!

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