The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho
About this lodge
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 ❤️
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Island Park, ID
Lodge in Island Park, ID
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
4.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
1.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
1.0
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.
5.0
Had a great time spending a week here. Great communication from property manager. Thank you
5.0
The Gathering Place fit our needs perfectly. We had 19 people in our family party, 9 adults and 10 kids (8 of the kids were 5 or younger). The kitchen is well supplied with cookware and basics. The kids slept in the bunk bed room and loved being with their cousins. The setting feels remote but you are close to the activities Island Park has to offer and the west entrance to Yellowstone Park. We would definitely stay there again.
5.0
The Gathering Place is a great for a family reunion.
The Gathering Place fit our needs perfectly. We had 19 people in our family party, 9 adults and 10 kids (8 of the kids were 5 or younger). The kitchen is well supplied with cookware and basics. The kids slept in the bunk bed room and loved being with their cousins. The setting feels remote but you are close to the activities Island Park has to offer and the west entrance to Yellowstone Park. We would definitely stay there again.
4.0
Family vacation
House works well had lots of room for large family of 22.
3.0
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.
6.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
We had a great time and enjoyed this spacious rental. It was close to good, fishing and great location to head into the park.
5.0
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.
5.0
Great location no need to trailer snowmobiles. Clean and welcoming. Well stocked with plenty of stroage room.
5.0
The cabin was big, beautiful, well stocked with everything we needed. WiFi worked great, close to the river, fun things to do at the cabin such as volleyball and basketball. The host is quick to respond to any questions and very helpful. We would make the same decision of where to stay if we could go back and do it again.
5.0
The Gathering Place was the perfect spot for our family reunion. Teara and her husband are the greatest of hosts. Response time is phenomenal. I emailed her a question a couple of months before our reservation about how much parking was at the house (there is plenty!) She called me within minutes She had a wealth of information and since I had never been to the area it was greatly appreciated. The house was large, clean, well stocked with plenty of seating areas and places for eating. The beds were comfortable; there were plenty of nice linens and towels. Often times, we go to a house and it's hard to feel "at home" there. This was not the case at The Gathering Place. It is a very homey environment and we immediately settled in. We filled the house to maximum capacity and it never felt overcrowded. They provide the most amazing folder of information that I have ever seen at a house rental. While at the house, there were a couple of times that I needed to text her and her responses were always immediate. I just can't say enough good about the hosts! I've already been asked by 3 relatives at the reunion for the contact information about the house. I see more wonderful reunions happening there.
5.0
This house was perfect for our large family of 25! We loved the kitchen stocked with everything we needed to cook, serve and eat food; We also liked that there were plenty of towels, there were several areas to sit and relax and mingle, everyone loved the hot tub, the access to streaming was convenient, and there were PLENTY of bathrooms!
The only main "complaint" is that the wifi wasn't always reliable, but it worked often enough that it wasn't a huge issue.
The owners communicated well and were quick to respond.
This place met and exceeded all our needs! We want to come back again during summertime!
5.0
We had a family trip to Yellowstone, and chose the Gathering Place to stay in.
This property had everything we needed including a whole room that all the kids could share. We were close enough to enjoy Yellowstone, and in the evening we would come together to prepare meals, enjoy the hot tub or sit out by the fire pit.
We all loved it!
5.0
We have never been to the Gathering Place before and were pleasantly surprised. It is large, clean, and we came only to sleep after we were at a wedding in Island Park but we did enjoy the pool table and Jacuzzi. We are glad we stand for the night instead of driving home that night. We found a place we can't wait to rent again for our next vacation. If you forgot anything in your packing they had everything you would possibly need. We would give them more than 5 stars if we could. Great place and a great price.
5.0
Wonderful stay in Island Park
The Gathering Place was the perfect spot for our family reunion. Teara and her husband are the greatest of hosts. Response time is phenomenal. I emailed her a question a couple of months before our reservation about how much parking was at the house (there is plenty!) She called me within minutes She had a wealth of information and since I had never been to the area it was greatly appreciated. The house was large, clean, well stocked with plenty of seating areas and places for eating. The beds were comfortable; there were plenty of nice linens and towels. Often times, we go to a house and it's hard to feel "at home" there. This was not the case at The Gathering Place. It is a very homey environment and we immediately settled in. We filled the house to maximum capacity and it never felt overcrowded. They provide the most amazing folder of information that I have ever seen at a house rental. While at the house, there were a couple of times that I needed to text her and her responses were always immediate. I just can't say enough good about the hosts! I've already been asked by 3 relatives at the reunion for the contact information about the house. I see more wonderful reunions happening there.
5.0
Perfect for our Family Reunion
This house was perfect for our large family of 25! We loved the kitchen stocked with everything we needed to cook, serve and eat food; We also liked that there were plenty of towels, there were several areas to sit and relax and mingle, everyone loved the hot tub, the access to streaming was convenient, and there were PLENTY of bathrooms!
The only main "complaint" is that the wifi wasn't always reliable, but it worked often enough that it wasn't a huge issue.
The owners communicated well and were quick to respond.
This place met and exceeded all our needs! We want to come back again during summertime!
5.0
Our families loved our time at the Gathering Place!
We had a family trip to Yellowstone, and chose the Gathering Place to stay in.
This property had everything we needed including a whole room that all the kids could share. We were close enough to enjoy Yellowstone, and in the evening we would come together to prepare meals, enjoy the hot tub or sit out by the fire pit.
We all loved it!
5.0
Its was clean and fun.
We have never been to the Gathering Place before and were pleasantly surprised. It is large, clean, and we came only to sleep after we were at a wedding in Island Park but we did enjoy the pool table and Jacuzzi. We are glad we stand for the night instead of driving home that night. We found a place we can't wait to rent again for our next vacation. If you forgot anything in your packing they had everything you would possibly need. We would give them more than 5 stars if we could. Great place and a great price.
5.0
The owners were very accomadating ! The kids enjoyed the fun things to do. Enough room fir everyone
5.0
The Gatehering place
The owners were very accomadating ! The kids enjoyed the fun things to do. Enough room fir everyone
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
The Gathering Place
We had a wonderful time. The property worked well for us. Thank you
5.0
The owner stay in contact to make sure everything was ok.
We had plenty of room. Beautiful area.
5.0
Beautiful
The owner stay in contact to make sure everything was ok.
We had plenty of room. Beautiful area.
5.0
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.
5.0
Good communication with property managers. Beautiful place, well maintained. Exactly what we wanted
5.0
The property was great and was what we expected. The hot tub was a hit for the younger grandkids. We found it a little on the dirty side but had it cleaned up and working great by the second day.
We found the location great for the different places and activities we enjoyed.
5.0
Terrific Place
We were only there for a short stay, but everything was wonderful--clean, pleasant location, full amenitiies
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Island Park?
The average price for a rental in Island Park is $462 per night. This rental is $613 above the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho. Enjoy the water!
Is The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Gathering Place - Island Park Idaho?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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