Quiet Forest Cabin w/ Lake Access

Summary:
Sleepy Cove sleeps 12 in a quiet, gated forest community in Island Park, Idaho. This 4-bedroom, 4-bath cabin puts Island Park Reservoir and its community boat dock a half-mile away and Yellowstone 30 miles away. In winter, ride your snowmobile straight from the cabin to trails minutes away. Gather by the stone fireplace, then roast marshmallows at the fire pit. A big upstairs loft gives families and groups room to spread out.

The Space:
A cabin built for groups. Sleepy Cove has 2,750 square feet across two levels, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and room for 12. Two big families or a group of friends can share it without anyone feeling crowded.

Main level great room. The open living, dining and kitchen area sits under a warm wood ceiling, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking into the pines. You might spot deer or birds from the couch. Leather seating faces a stone fireplace with a wall-mounted TV, and sliding doors open onto the deck.

Kitchen. The fully equipped kitchen has a large island with bar seating and stainless appliances: refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave and dishwasher. It also has a coffee maker, toaster, cookware, dishes and silverware. The dining table sits right beside it, so the cook isn't cut off from everyone else.

Upstairs loft, a second living area. The open loft overlooks the great room and has its own large sectional, a TV and forest-view windows under a vaulted wood ceiling. It works as a kids' hangout, a movie spot or a quiet place to read while the main floor stays busy.

Bedrooms (sleeps 12):

King suite: king bed with an ensuite bathroom (walk-in tiled shower, double vanity)
Queen room 1: queen bed, forest-facing windows
Queen room 2: queen bed
Bunk room: two bunk beds plus a sofa bed, a favorite with kids
All 4 bathrooms come with towels, a hair dryer and essentials, and the cabin has a bathtub. Bed linens are provided.

Outdoors. The covered deck has outdoor dining and a BBQ grill, and it looks across the lawn into the forest. Past the lawn is a fire pit ringed with stone seating. It's ready for s'mores, stories and starry nights.

Laundry and comforts. There's a washer and dryer with a utility sink, plus Wi-Fi, heating and an indoor fireplace for cold Island Park evenings. Families will also find a Pack 'n Play/travel crib.

Guest Access:
You'll have the whole cabin to yourselves, plus the deck, the yard, the fire pit and free parking on site, with a private entrance. Check-in is contactless: arrive on your own schedule with a door code. We'll send you the community gate code and the door details privately before you arrive. Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM (Mountain Time).

The Neighborhood:
Sleepy Cove sits in a private, gated community in the forests of Island Park, Idaho. The roads are quiet, there's little traffic and the trees are tall. Island Park Reservoir is about a half-mile away, with a community boat dock for boating and fishing.

Winter: Island Park is one of the West's classic snowmobile destinations. From Sleepy Cove you can ride straight from the cabin to trails minutes away, so there's no trailering needed. Yellowstone's winter season out of the West Entrance runs roughly mid-December to mid-March, and in winter you can only enter the park on a guided snowcoach or snowmobile tour.

Summer: Drive your own vehicle into Yellowstone through the West Entrance, 30 miles from the cabin, for geysers, wildlife and big landscapes. Then come back to the lake, the deck and the fire pit.

Getting Around:
You'll want a car, and there's free parking at the cabin. Island Park Reservoir is about a half-mile away, and Yellowstone's West Entrance is 30 miles away.

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. Sam Patch Co. on N. Big Springs Loop in Island Park has plenty of items if you forget something. 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.
Smoke-free and pet-free cabin.
Primary renter must be 21 or older.
2-night minimum stay.
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 fully contactless, so you can settle in without meeting anyone. For questions before or during your stay, you can reach a member of our Sawtelle Property Management team anytime by calling or texting the numbers listed in the guest binder located inside the cabin.