Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days
Welcome to our favorite summer family destination! Visiting Island Park was an annual summer activity in our family growing up and we are happy to have the opportunity to share our love of this beautiful country with others. Our cabin is amid the most enjoyable parts of Island Park: feeding the fish at Big Springs and the friendly hike to Johnny Sack's Cabin; floating the Henry's Fork (Big Springs) down to Mack's Inn; drives up to Sawtell Peak to view the surrounding area, playing by the reservoir, 4-wheel riding the trails; fishing on Henry's Lake; and close proximity to West Yellowstone (25 miles), Quake Lake (38 miles), Virginia City (82 miles), Mesa Falls (27 miles). The possibilities are endless!
When you drive up to our cabin, it's set back from the road and is nestled in the pine trees. You will first notice the covered front porch that lets you enjoy the peaceful beauty of the area. We have a campfire, swings, and picnic table that can all be viewed from the porch. For those of you that want to grill outside there is a bbq grill (please do not leave unattended). You'll enter into an open floor plan kitchen, dining area, and spacious living room. Your eyes will be immediately drawn to our cozy propane fireplace and unique barn wood lined wall. This cabin sleeps 6 with 2 queen beds and option of 1 queen hide-a-bed or aero-bed queen blow up air mattress that will maintain its air if left plugged in at night.
Kitchen: The kitchen is equipped with all of the necessary appliances and utensils for you to prepare your meals. We have everything from fridge, oven, microwave, coffee maker, pots, pans, casserole dishes, crockpot, toaster, electric griddle, blender, utensils, cups, mugs, cutting boards, knifes, dish towels, heat pads... Our only complaint is that dishes have to be hand washed with provided dish soap.
Living Room: The living room has a love seat with foot rest, recliner, hide-a-bed couch, over stuffed chair and foot rest, family made redwood coffee table, 2 pine end tables, 48 inch smart tv with YouTube TV or login to any of your streaming subscriptions (NO cable or satellite), and entertainment stand with Blu-ray player and bluetooth stereo to play your own tunes through while playing a fun game of cards. Ceiling mounted fan helps circulate the cool air provided by the outside temperature. There is No Air-conditioning!!!
From the living room into the hallway is where you will find 1 full bathroom, 1 bedroom, and 1 master bedroom with 1/2 bath and laundry. Full Bathroom: This bathroom contains a large vanity with plenty of room to store your toiletries, an additional stand with storage, and wall mount for easy access to our clean, white, soft, plump towels. A full walk in shower with built in seat was recently added.
Bedroom: This bedroom is beautifully lined with one pine covered wall that matches the pine headrest, pine night stand, and pine dresser. The queen bed has soft white sheets, one fleece blanket, and comforter to match all temperature levels. Two pillows are provided. This bedroom has two small screen covered windows that help circulate the air when the ceiling fan is going.
Master Bedroom: This bedroom is also beautifully lined with one pine covered wall that matches the pine bed frame, night stands, dresser, and armoire (inside is one queen aero-bed blow-up mattress to use as a alternative to the hide-a-bed. It will maintain its air if left plugged in at night). The queen bed is covered with soft white sheets, fleece blanket, and quilt. Two pillows are provided. There's also two screen lined windows and ceiling fan. There's a large spacious closet, rocking chair, and ironing board with iron. The 1/2 bath is also supplied with the same soft, plush towels. Inside the bathroom partition is the stacking washer and dryer.
Additional Things Provided: Bedding is provided for the queen hide-a-bed or air mattress (sheets, fleece blanket, comforter, 2 pillows).
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Island Park
Island Park is home to this cabin. Mack's Inn Playhouse and Yellowstone IMAX Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and Great Whirligig.
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 27 min drive - 49.2 km
Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 28 min drive - 50.3 km
Getting around
West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Shotgun Bar - 15 min drive
Connies - 5 min drive
Cafe Sabor - 3 min drive
Pond’s Lodge Bar - 8 min drive
Boondocks - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days on 24 July 2026 start from AU$396, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Porch lined cabin nestled in the Pines for lazy summer days located?
Situated in Island Park, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Mack's Inn Playhouse. Island Park Golf Course and Big Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cozy forest setting in a quiet neighborhood. Excellent wi-fi, comfortable beds, responsive host and a nice welcome kit for making smores in the outside fire ring.
Our stay was wonderful and John was very easy to communicate with. He gave us suggestions for most everything we needed. There is a book of things to do that led us to Virginia City. The cabin was extremely clean and everything you may need is there. We had a visitor one morning that brought her babies for breakfast. We would definitely stay again!
Julie Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
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What a cozy cabin for a home base to explore Yellowstone, Tetons, and Idaho Falls, especially if you fly into IDA. Our only regret was not having enough time to enjoy this peaceful, comfortable, welcoming cabin.
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We could not have asked for a better place to stay on vacation! This updated cabin was just right for our family, having a full kitchen and laundry when you're traveling with kids is such a relief. Knowing that we were going to arrive "home" after a long day of exploring made it easy to relax. Added bonus for our stay was how close it is to Yellowstone's West gate!
We REALLY enjoyed our time here, thank you for sharing your family cabin with us!
Elizabeth T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for making our cabin your home while on vacation. Upon your departure the cleaning lady reported back to me 5 star guest. That is always a nice thing to hear. Please come back anytime. Thank you.
John was super responsive with our one and only issue (WiFi password), and the cabin is exactly as described. As always IP was exceptional, but this time was even more relaxing than past experiences thanks to the Balmer family cabin and all of the amenities! Thanks so much John.
Ken M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda R.
29 June 2018
Excellent Accommodations for Family with Children
We enjoyed a wonderful visit to Yellowstone Park and stayed at this cabin with three adults and three children. The cabin was very clean and very comfortable. We were able to eat breakfast and dinner there, as well as, prepare lunches to eat in the park. Eating facilities are not always convenient in the park. Staying in the cabin, allowed the opportunity for the children to play and move about after hours of confinement in the vehicle.
We loved this house! It was exceptionally clean and was exactly as described. The location makes it super easy to visit West Yellowstone and the west entrance to Yellowstone. The house had everything we needed for our week stay. I would recommend to buy your groceries beforehand only because the local prices are really high ($7.50 for a box of cheerios!) and there are no Walmarts or big chains close by. We bought toiletries such as shampoo before realizing previous renters left some so perhaps visit the house first if you don’t bring your own and you can save that way a bit.
We would absolutely rent this house again if we come back!
Robin M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Thank you for staying with us and for being such great guests! Welcome back anytime.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ashlee P.
21 June 2018
Perfect family getaway
This was a great place to stay for our family of 5. It’s about 30 minutes from the entrance of West Yellowstone. My kids loved making s’mores (which was provided by the owner) in the fire pit. They also loved the swings. The only complaints I can give are the hide-a-bed is not at all comfortable, even my 9 year old complained. I know there is an air mattress but they are not typically much better so we didn’t even try. The other complaint is just that the tub is super tall and difficult to get out of even for adults. Neither of these things would stop me from coming again, it was a great little getaway for our family!
Ashlee P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Pulley family for choosing our cabin to make your home away. I couldn’t agree with you more on the comfort of the hide-a-bed, I have yet to sleep in one that is as comfortable as a real bed. That is why we give the option of the air mattress. I really wish you would have tried the air mattress one night. It is new as of a month ago and it is a queen extra thick (22 inch). Not sure if you noticed, or if it even helps much with the hide-a-bed, but there is an extra foam pad we provide to add to the bed.
As far as the tub/shower, when I remodeled the cabin I chose to leave the claw tub for the nostalgic feel. We have provided a couple handles to the tub and wall to help with getting in and out.
Thanks again and come back anytime
The cabin was beautiful, very clean and had everything needed to relax. Kitchen included everything needed to prepare food. Host was responsive and accomodating. Cabin was in a nice location and was near store and a coypke of restaurants as well as Big Springs. Two new cabins are being built on either side of the cabin, however there were no disturbances from the construction during our stay. Accuracy of listing rating a little lower as the photos of the listing do not indicate how close the cabins under construction are. Once the new cabins are complete, the listed cabin will not be quite as private as shown in the picture. We thouroughly enjoyed our time at the cabin and could not have asked for a more beautiful place.
This cabin was very comfortable for us. It could comfortably house 4 or 6 people. The inside is nicely remodeled. Current pictures don't do it justice.
Great place with a lot more amenities than ever seen. Fully stocked kitchen. The s’mores kit left for guests was a nice touch. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evening. Lots of great places close by to eat at. Definitely will come back again.
The family loved the cabin. Was rustic, yet convenient and upgraded. Owners were easy to communicate with and experienced no issues. Will be looking forward to staying there again in years to come.
This was the perfect spot for my family. My girls loved the s’more greeting treat! There were lots of family games available to play. The house was clean and spacious and an easy 30 minute drive to Yellowstone. We also took advantage of Mack’s water adventures ( which is located about 3 minutes away) to go rafting down the Snake river when the family needed a break from hiking in the park. Check in and check out was super easy, The house is on a lovely wooded lot. I highly recommend this property!
This cabin was a short drive from the West Yellowstone entrance. It was extremely clean and quiet. Loved the front porch and swing. Appreciated that towels, hair dryer, and paper products were provided. Would definitely stay here again.
Saundra J.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2021
So nice to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thanks, come back anytime.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and fairly spacious cabin. It has absolutely everything we needed. Communication with hosts was timely, and not overbearing. Half an hour away from Yellowstone. Would love to have a chance to stay here again.
Sergey K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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Hosted by John Balmer
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