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The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, video game console, Netflix
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video game console, Netflix

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$2,308
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

Explore the area

Map
Island Park, ID
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Island Park Dam
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Big Springs
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Island Park

A family-friendly stay in Island Park awaits you at this lodge. Within steps you'll find Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Mack's Inn Playhouse within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this lodge include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This smoke-free lodge offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Island Park lodge include Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Island Park Dam - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Big Springs - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Henrys Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Henrys Lake - 23 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Connie's Restaurant & Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sabor - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Parlor - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho

Welcome to our charming lodge.

Nestled in the scenic Macks Inn area of Island Park, our lodge offers the perfect retreat just 23 miles from the world-famous West Yellowstone. Plus, you'll be within easy walking distance of the serene Henry's Fork River, making it a nature lover's paradise.

Our spacious lodge is an ideal place for families to unwind and friends to gather. With a wide array of amenities, including a relaxing hot tub, a billiards room, and a game room for kids equipped with Wii and Nintendo, you'll find something for everyone here. And, for the outdoor enthusiasts, we have a volleyball area and a cozy fire pit all set on a private one-acre property.

The well-stocked kitchen is designed to accommodate large groups, ensuring that cooking and dining together is a breeze. And for those winter enthusiasts, there's even the possibility to sled right from the front door (just be cautious of passing cars!).

The top floor boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is an en-suite to a bedroom. Each of these bedrooms features two comfortable queen beds. The top floor also offers a spacious gathering room with a sectional sofa, a large Smart TV, piano, and game table.

Moving down to the middle floor, you'll discover a bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom right across the hall. Another bedroom on this floor accommodates three twin over full bunk beds and has a 3/4 private bathroom with a generously sized walk-in closet. The middle floor also hosts the well-equipped kitchen, a dining area with two refrigerators, and a cozy living room with a freestanding gas fireplace.

On the bottom floor, there's yet another bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom just down the hall. You'll appreciate the large mudroom with ample hooks and cubbies for all your outdoor gear, a billiards room, and a playroom/laundry room equipped with two sets of washers and dryers, a sleeper sofa, a full-sized futon, a large Smart HDTV with popular apps like Netflix and Hulu. Access to the hot tub can also be found on the bottom floor.

During your stay, you'll have exclusive access to the entire home and the surrounding acre of pristine forest. This includes a volleyball area, an area for recreational activities, a cozy fire pit, and extensive outdoor decking with patio furniture to soak in the natural beauty.

Rest assured, we're just a phone call away, available 24/7 to address any questions or arrange for necessary repairs. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we won't intrude on your well-deserved getaway.

The lodge's driveway is conveniently located just a stone's throw from a paved road, and the renowned Yellowstone National Park is only 23 miles away. For winter enthusiasts, the excitement of sledding is just steps from your cabin door.

Come and make wonderful memories at our lodge, where comfort, space, and adventure await. Book now ❤️

Property manager

Teara Galbraith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Piano
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: non smoking
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No Pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho have a pool?

No, this lodge doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

As of 14 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho on 15 May 2025 start from NZ$2,307.59, 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.

What makes The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho.

Is The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

No, The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home in peaceful area with plenty of room for our family.

This home is located in a beautiful, peaceful area. It was close to all the thing we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Larsen family vacation

The stay was great. The location close to all we planned on doing. Family totally enjoyed the hot tub and activists including the fire out and volleyball court. Trails for the kids to ride ebikes and motorcycles. This was a great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had 17 family members for Christmas. There was plenty of room although I wish there was one big room to gather and eat. The kitchen pantry had so many appliances that there wasn't much room to put our food. Probably don't need 4 crockpots. But overall it was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berik C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great reunion

We had a great reunion we had 20+ people stay there. We stayed in February and played in endless amounts of snow, hot tub, and games. I think the only downfall we had was we couldn't get things like the tv's, video games, and movies and such to work very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JaNell R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Riley Family Reunion

There were 26 of us and there was plenty of room to relax play games enjoy the hot tub great deck to sit and enjoy each other! Close enough to have a great family picture on the deck to laid your rafts for the water. We also visited Yellowstone and had yummy pizza at Ponds! The cleaning ladies found my money that accidentally fell under my bed and returned it to me a above and beyond gift! We loved our stay my family said it was the best placed we have stayed and we have been doing this for over 11 years! Thank you Gathering Place! The Riley Bunch
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn N., Heber City, Utah

Disliked: Cleanliness

Do Not Recommend

The property looks better online than it does in person. It is older and dirtier than expected. The towels were hard to find and not many available. The hot tub was not working but the owner did stop by to check on that. Rooms are small and there are three stories but not a place large enough to gather a bigger group. There is no A/C and screens and windows are not in working order so you can’t leave windows open at night. The breakers consistently tripped when using griddles or other electronics. The outside property and fire pit are beautiful and spacious. Our security deposit was held back for property damage that we did not primarily cause. We did attempt to communicate with owner and take responsibility but issue was unresolved and communication tense. We would definitely not recommend this property to others. If considering renting the property please carefully read reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for family holiday

We had a lovely family holiday, the house accommodated our large family and was centrally located. It’s in walking distance of the river which provided many opportunities for kayaking and paddle boarding. The fishermen in the group found endless possibilities to cast a line.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Visit

Had a great time. Owner was easy to work with and provided lots of info up front that made planning easier. Outside grills were great for preparing food for a large group. They fogged for mosquitoes which turned out to be a huge deal as others around were complaining of insects but we had none.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E., Cedar City

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Island Park

Great place to host our family reunion. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. Plenty of places for the family to sleep. Great communication with the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large family gathering.

We had a great time at the gathering place. We loved the area. It was close to all of the places we wanted to visit. The teen boys enjoyed the basketball court. The fireplace for smores was a big hit as well as the hot tub. The kitchen was well supplied. Plenty of large grills for cooking on. Lots of games for everyone.. It was nice to have 4 different areas for gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kim G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Out of 6 couples (ages 40-72, total group size 20) none would rent here again.

I rented this house because of the extras they said they offered. I have rented 7 homes in the past and this was by far the worst. The house was dirty, and so many things were broken, not working properly or missing. We came in on the main level, first thing we saw was a torn up entry mat and kitchen light fixture full of dead moths/bugs. The volley ball and basketball area are a joke. The grass/weeds in the area were at least 16" high with the dirt ground being unlevel. The carpet/furniture in the cabin is dirty and stained. We arrived Saturday evening, on Sunday we tried to vacuum. The vacuum cleaner was so plugged it wouldn't pick up anything, it took my husband 30 minutes to fix it. Once he did, he vacuumed and filled the canister 1 1/2 times. In the canister amongst the dirt was dog hair. How does a home with a no pet policy have dog hair in it? The answer is because Island Park bring their own pet(s) into the house. The silverware/utensil drawers had food particles in them so we ended up cleaning there also. During our entire visit we dealt with ants in the kitchen. We ended up purchasing ant poison to deal with the problem ourselves as we had no response from the Park. Kitchen counter space is very limited. Two people working in the kitchen was the maximum it could hold to work comfortably. The pantry was full of their stuff, no room for our food there as you see in video. Pool table is in a small room a short cue stick is needed to play, one is provided. In one of the downstairs rooms is basketball hoop game that is just about the height of the ceiling, It's broken and doesn't work properly. The bedrooms do not have dressers or chest of drawers to place clothing in. The closets are full of their stuff (floor and shelf). The windows in the bedroom that could open were difficult to do so. They provide extra mattresses for guests but we couldn't find any sheets, lots of blankets though. The pull out couch mattress is badly stained. New TV upstairs but they failed to set it up so it was unusable, said they would come out same day to fix but they didn't. Cords for dvd/vhs player were too short so unusable. No guitar, mic for the Karaoke was in pieces. Deck wood and rail need fixing/replacing. Downstairs door was unlocked when we arrived. Communication was good prior to arrival not so afterwards if it included something which needed their attention. We rented 8 days. I wish we could post pictures. Their video is inaccurate.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Family Reunion

Had a great time spending a week here. Great communication from property manager. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

House works well had lots of room for large family of 22.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenda S.

Family Vacation

A few hiccups - dishwasher didn’t work and karaoke broken. Andy out of town and repairman couldn’t fix. Good size for our group, but we did not spend a lot of time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise G., Hyrum, utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

We had a great time and enjoyed this spacious rental. It was close to good, fishing and great location to head into the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

juli c.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Gatehering place

The owners were very accomadating ! The kids enjoyed the fun things to do. Enough room fir everyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile Get Away!

The Gathering Place was easy to find. Truck and trailer parking was good. Cabin was the perfect size for our group. From the cabin we could easily access the groomed trail system for Island Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Wonderland Vacation

We rented this house as our Christmas gift to our family. We have four married Children and 12 grandchildren. One only a month old! This house was perfect, we had the best 6 days of games, movie nights, puzzles, snowmobiles, playing in the snow! This house had everything we needed! Teara was amazing and always available for questions!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark J., Menifee, California

Liked: Cleanliness

The Gathering Place

We had a wonderful time. The property worked well for us. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The owner stay in contact to make sure everything was ok. We had plenty of room. Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun for the Entire Family

We had grandma & grandpa, aunts & uncles and kiddos aged 5 - 21; everyone had a great time at the house and on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific Place

We were only there for a short stay, but everything was wonderful--clean, pleasant location, full amenitiies
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Reunion location

The Gathering Place is rustic and homey with plenty of space for eating, sleeping, playing and family activities. Our family of 22 ranging in age from 4 to 74 made great memories together there during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Good communication with property managers. Beautiful place, well maintained. Exactly what we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021