Summary:
Bring the dog. Reel Em' Inn is a pet-friendly cedar cabin with views of Island Park Reservoir on one side and the mountains on the other. It sleeps 12 with 3 bedrooms, a loft and 2 baths, under a vaulted great room with a stone gas fireplace. Use the community beach, boat ramp and docks, ride the trails from the door, and end the day at the pergola fire pit. Yellowstone's West Entrance is a little over 30 miles away.
The Space:
This cozy retreat comfortably sleeps 12 and is a little over 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park.
With panoramic views of Island Park Reservoir, easy trail access for ATVs and snowmobiles,
and a private subdivision dock nearby, this is the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. There are
plenty of extra parking spaces for your trailers and toys.
Pet-friendly (additional pet fee applies), so your four-legged companions are welcome to join
the adventure.
The Space:
- Bedrooms: 3 private bedrooms + a cozy loft with 3 additional beds.
- Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
- Kitchen: Fully stocked with all amenities for a long stay. Modern appliances along with
a Insta-pot, coffee maker and griddle.
- Living Area: Open concept design, WiFi, smart TV’s in each room, gas fireplace
- Outdoor Amenities:
o Upper & lower decks with reservoir and mountain views
o Fire pit for evening s’mores and stargazing
o BBQ grill
o Pizza oven
o Horseshoe pit
Nearby Attractions:
- A little over 30 miles to Yellowstone National Park (West Entrance)
- Close to Island Park Reservoir, Henrys Fork River, and Lakeside Lodge
- Access to private community beach, park, boat ramp, docks.
- Endless trails for ATVs and snowmobiles—right from your doorstep
- Restaurants close by are Lakeside Lodge, Ponds Lodge, The parlor at Mack’s Inn, Café
Sabor.
- Grocery store and gas station are 20 minute drive away.
Please Note: Garage is not accessible to guests
*The property does NOT have air conditioning*
Guest Access:
You'll have the whole cabin to yourselves, plus the upper and lower decks, the pergola and fire pit, the yard and plenty of parking for trailers and toys. The garage is not accessible to guests. Community beach, park, boat ramp and docks are shared with the subdivision.
Check-in is contactless. Entry details come with your check-in instructions, sent privately before arrival. Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM (Mountain Time).
The Neighborhood:
Reel Em' Inn sits in a subdivision near Island Park Reservoir, with open views of the water and the mountains. The private community beach, park, boat ramp and docks are close by, and Henrys Fork, Lakeside Lodge and Ponds Lodge are nearby.
Summer: Drive your own vehicle into Yellowstone through the West Entrance, a little over 30 miles away. Closer to home there's boating, kayaking, fishing, biking, horseback riding and ATV riding right from the door.
Winter: Ride your snowmobile straight from the cabin to the trails. From roughly mid-December to mid-March, you can only enter Yellowstone on a guided snowcoach or snowmobile tour.
Nearby restaurants: Lakeside Lodge, Ponds Lodge, The Parlor at Mack's Inn and Café Sabor.
Getting Around:
You'll want a car; public transportation here is very limited. There's extra parking for trailers and toys. Groceries and gas are about a 20-minute drive. Yellowstone's West Entrance is a little over 30 miles away. In summer you can drive your own vehicle into the park. From roughly mid-December to mid-March, the West Entrance is open to guided snowcoach and snowmobile tours only.
Nearest airports:
Idaho Falls Regional: about 90 minutes
Bozeman, MT (Belgrade): about 2 hours
Jackson Hole: about 2 hours
Salt Lake City International: about 4-5 hours
Groceries: For the best selection and prices, stock up in a larger town on the way in, such as Rexburg or Bozeman. If you forget something, Sam Patch Co. on N. Big Springs Loop in Island Park has plenty of items. There's also Market Place and Food Round Up in West Yellowstone, and Dave's Jubilee in Ashton.
Other Things to Note:
Sleeps 12 maximum.
Primary renter must be 21 or older.
2-night minimum stay.
No smoking.
Pets are welcome. An additional pet fee applies.
The garage is not accessible to guests.
The cabin does not have air conditioning.
Winter visits to Yellowstone are guided-tour only (snowcoach or snowmobile). Book tours ahead in peak season.
Island Park winters are serious mountain winters. Plan for snow and bring a capable vehicle.
Interaction with Guests:
Check-in is contactless, so you can settle in without meeting anyone. For questions before or during your stay, you can reach our Sawtelle Property Management team by calling or texting the numbers in the guest binder inside the cabin.