Summary:
Petersen's Cabin is a newly built 2,600 sq ft cabin on Bill's Island in Island Park, surrounded by lodgepole pines and about 35 minutes from Yellowstone's West Entrance. It sleeps 9 with 3 king bedrooms, a bunk loft and 2.5 baths. Central air keeps summers cool, and a stone gas fireplace and a wall of windows anchor the great room. Fish the reservoir and nearby streams, ride your snowmobile from the door, or relax on the covered wraparound porch.

The Space:
Petersen's Cabin is a newly built, 2,600-square-foot cabin on Bill's Island in Island Park, tucked into mature lodgepole pines about 35 minutes from Yellowstone's West Entrance. It has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and room for 9 across two levels.

Great room. A vaulted ceiling and a wall of tall windows open the main living area to the pines. A stone corner gas fireplace anchors the seating area, and a dining table sits between the living room and the kitchen.

Kitchen. The kitchen has a large island with bar seating, plus a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, cookware, baking sheets, dishes and silverware.

Upstairs. The loft overlooks the great room and has a desk for remote work. There's also a TV lounge with a sectional, and a ladder up to a cozy bunk loft.

Bedrooms (sleeps 9):
Bedroom 1: king bed
Bedroom 2: king bed
Bedroom 3: king bed
Bunk loft: bunk bed and a twin bed

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

Outdoors. A covered wraparound porch looks out into the pines, and there's a BBQ grill.

Laundry and comforts. A washer and dryer at the entry, central air conditioning, heating, high-speed Wi-Fi and TV.

Parking. Park on site. The garage is not accessible to guests.

The property has exterior security cameras.

Guest Access:
You'll have the whole cabin to yourselves, plus the covered wraparound porch and on-site parking. The garage is not accessible to guests.

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:
The cabin is on Bill's Island on Island Park Reservoir, in a quiet, wooded setting with mature lodgepole pines for privacy. The reservoir and nearby streams are known for fishing.

Summer: Drive your own vehicle into Yellowstone through the West Entrance, about 35 minutes away. Closer to home there are bike and hiking trails and ATV riding.

Winter: 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 parking at the cabin (the garage isn't available to guests). Yellowstone's West Entrance is about a 35-minute 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.

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 9 maximum.
Primary renter must be 21 or older.
2-night minimum stay.
No smoking and no pets.
The garage is not accessible to guests.
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.