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The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho

Family-friendly lodge in Island Park with a hot tub

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Smart TV, fireplace, video-game console, Netflix
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Island Park, ID
  • Place, Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Henrys Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Island Park

This lodge places you next to Caribou-Targhee National Forest and within a 15-minute walk of Mack's Inn Playhouse. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a furnished balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Henrys Lake - 14 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Harriman State Park - 15 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 26 min drive - 30.2 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 27 min drive - 30.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sabor - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Connies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Pop Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pond’s Lodge Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬14 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 ❤️
Guests can expect free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player and Netflix. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms.

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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 transportation

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

A Security Deposit hold (hotel hold) is required at check in and is released after check out unless damage or missing items are realized
No Pets/animals, No Smoking, Follow posted hot tub rules (if applicable)
Sign and follow rental agreement

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: No Pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 26

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this lodge?

This lodge is located in Island Park, just steps from Caribou-Targhee National Forest. You'll also find Mack's Inn Playhouse and Island Park Golf Course within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this lodge associated with a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic lodge include a fireplace, a kitchen, and Netflix.

Does The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this lodge.

Does this lodge include breakfast service?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this lodge.

Does The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

What is the closest airport to this lodge?

The closest major airport to this lodge is West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone), which is 26 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?

Yes, every guestroom at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring mountain views.

The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness
There were 24 of us that stayed for a week while visiting Yellowstone, the experience was great! The host was very responsive, and the facility was well maintained! Thanks for the wonderful 50th anniversary you helped to give us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan T.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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