Summary:
Mountain Lion Lodge backs up to the ninth hole of the Island Park golf course, surrounded by trees and a short drive from the grocery store. It sleeps 14 in 4 bedrooms, including an upstairs bunk room with its own lounge. The vaulted great room has a window wall and a stone hearth with a stove, and there's a ping pong area upstairs. Outside, a covered private hot tub sits on the lawn beside the deck.

The Space:
Mountain Lion Lodge sits among the lodgepole pines and backs up to the ninth hole of the Island Park golf course. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and room for 14.

Great room. A vaulted wood ceiling, a wall of tall windows and a stone hearth with a stove make the living room the heart of the cabin. Two big sectionals face the hearth, and a log staircase climbs to the upper level.

Kitchen and dining. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker and toaster, plus cookware, dishes and silverware. A long farmhouse table with benches and bar seating at the counter seat the group.

Upstairs. A ping pong table fills the upstairs game area, and the bunk room has log bunk beds, a leather sofa, a TV and its own stove.

Bedrooms (sleeps 14):
Bedroom 1: queen bed
Bedroom 2: queen bed
Bedroom 3: queen bed and a double bed
Bunk room: a double bed, a sofa bed and two bunk beds

Bed linens, towels, a hair dryer and essentials are provided. There's a high chair and a Pack 'n Play/travel crib for little ones.

Outdoors. A private hot tub under a covered shelter sits on the lawn beside the deck, with the golf course beyond the trees. There's also a BBQ grill.

Laundry and comforts. A laundry room with washer and dryer, heating, Wi-Fi and TV.

The cabin does not have air conditioning. The property has exterior security cameras.

Guest Access:
You'll have the whole cabin to yourselves, plus the deck, the covered hot tub, the yard and on-site parking.

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:
Mountain Lion Lodge is surrounded by trees and backs up to the ninth hole of the Island Park golf course. The grocery store and other activities are a short drive away.

Summer: Drive your own vehicle into Yellowstone through the West Entrance. Closer to home there's golf right behind the cabin, plus fishing, hiking and biking around Island Park.

Winter: Island Park is one of the West's best-known snowmobile areas, and you can 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.

Getting Around:
You'll want a car; public transportation here is very limited. There's on-site parking. Yellowstone's West Entrance is a short drive 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. In winter, you can ride your snowmobile straight from the cabin to the trails.

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 14 maximum.
Primary renter must be 21 or older.
2-night minimum stay.
No smoking and no pets.
The cabin does not have air conditioning.
The property has exterior security cameras.
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.