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Beautiful cabin nestled in the whispering Aspens of Island Park, Idaho. 5 STAR!

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Come home to a beautiful quiet lodge after a day of hiking and exploring YNP!
Clean, quiet, cozy cabin located only 17 miles from Yellowstone National Park!
Beautiful, quiet,serene setting to host you and your family, just 17 mi from YNP
While enjoying the comforts of the cabin you have a beautiful view of the forest
Enjoy lunch/dinner using the grill and yummy marshmallows over a camp fire.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Island Park, ID
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Henrys Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Henrys Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful cabin nestled in the whispering Aspens of Island Park, Idaho. 5 STAR!

We're excited for the new year! Beautiful, serene, wooded, private area, all for your enjoyment ! The property is located at 4787 Pinon Street, just off Highway 20, West on Redrock Road, 1/4 mile, then turn south on Pinon Street, 1st home on your right, in the Aspen Ridge Subdivision, only 17 miles from Yellowstone National Park! The main floor has a ping pong table, foosball table, elliptical, big screen TV with Dish Network. Just outside the sliding glass door is where the forest begins. Upstairs off the main bedroom you can sit outside on the porch and enjoy a cookie and cup of coffee surrounded by the beauty of nature. Enjoy an evening outside at the fire pit cooking hotdogs and roasting marshmallows. A small fridge, a beautiful new large, microwave oven, toaster/convection oven, air-fryer, coffee pot and an outdoor bar-b-q, are all provided for your use in the main level kitchenette . Upstairs you will find 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed, and the other with a queen and a king bed. On this floor is also the bathroom with a walk-in shower. *** Not a shared rental, all of this is included in your stay at the lodge.

Guided fly fishing trips can be arranged through the property owner, my son and I guide for Eagle Ridge Ranch. Private waters or the famed ‘Henrys Lake’ are close by if a guided fly fishing trip is on your agenda. Call 208-917-4422 to book a fly fishing trip to Henrys Lake or private waters. We specialize in teaching new fly fishers, and have all the gear ready for your use.

“Moose is Loose Lodge” t-shirts, caps, hoodies, stocking caps and jackets are for sale at the lodge.

All guests staying at the lodge are given special discounts on beautiful wildlife paintings that are placed on the walls of the lodge. Tamara, your host, is an accomplished artist that shares her art throughout the lodge.

We take an extraordinary effort to make sure your stay at our lodge is an experience of a lifetime. From the fresh baked cookies on arrival to the meticulous detail in cleanliness, we aim to please!

Four years of making the lodge available and 99.5% of our guests have given our lodge a 5 STAR RATING!

Book early! We filled all of our dates last year and hope to see you at the lodge this summer!

Property manager

kevin or tamara skenandore
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of room in and out of the cabin to enjoy!
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Events

No events allowed
Please adhere to max. of 6 people for cabin use!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You're welcome to use the outside firepit, and charcoal grill, but please return inside to your cabin by 10 p.m.
Please park just north of the cabin, and not directly in front, thank you!
Please no cooking inside the cabin, unless you are using the microwave, or toaster/convection oven.

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
Note from host: Please adhere to max. of 6 people for cabin use!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Island Park

Located in Island Park, this cabin is on a river. Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Park West Entrance reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Whirligig and Yellowstone Big Gun Fun. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Henrys Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Henrys Lake - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Big Springs - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Two Top Mountain - 29 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Connie's Restaurant & Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sabor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Parlor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Creek Lodge - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cabin nestled in the whispering Aspens of Island Park, Idaho. 5 STAR! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cabin nestled in the whispering Aspens of Island Park, Idaho. 5 STAR!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cabin nestled in the whispering Aspens of Island Park, Idaho. 5 STAR!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cabin nestled in the whispering Aspens of Island Park, Idaho. 5 STAR! located?

This family-friendly Island Park cabin is located on a river, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Henrys Lake State Park and Henrys Lake. Island Park Golf Course and Mack's Inn Playhouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon A L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Very clean and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey cabin

The cabin was a comfortable place, away from the congestion of Yellowstone. Communication with the owners was great before, while there and after we left! I recommend this property! left
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs improvement

It is the little things a customer needs when they are in their home away from home. For instance: a better stocked kitchen cupboard for coffee and tea supplies, a proper working toaster oven, clean floor rugs, customer should not be required to empty the trash, flannel sheets are a no, no, do not use old hotel shampoo and lotion supplies, old furniture from the 50’s, no foam on the beds, better pillows to sleep on, and instructions for the use of the tv with batteries for the remotes. On a good note the ping pong table was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and beautiful

Was surprised how quiet it was inside the cabin. It gave a peaceful relaxing vibe. The cabin itself was beyond beautiful. The location was perfect. It wasn’t more than 10-15 minute drive for most attractions and outdoor activities. The longest was 30 minutes to Yellowstone national park and that wasn’t bad at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and peaceful setting

Such a warm and inviting place, nestled in the Aspens - just as it says. Property managers were extremely hospitable, friendly, and available for questions and recommendations. The home was impeccably CLEAN. I highly recommend and wish we could have stayed longer. A friendly moose did appear in the yard just as we were leaving.... the icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin off the beaten path

The Moose is Loose lodge was the perfect stay for our Yellowstone adventure. Close, easy access to the park yet remote enough to get away from the crowds. The inside of the cabin was very clean and obviously well cared for. The ping pong table was well used by our family! The owners were friendly, helpful and available but also respected our space. The cookies were delicious! It’s an easy yes, we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

Very nice place and good location to Yellowstone. Would have been nicer with table & chairs and a stove top. Stairs to the upstairs a bit steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing close to Yellowstone

We loved our stay. Super comfy furniture and beds. Love the ping pong table. Loved the extras you had for us. Little things like soap, salt, trash bags,paper towels. Those cookies ❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We stayed here a few nights while visiting Yellowstone National Park (West Gate) and Harriman State Park (ID). Close enough amenities to make things comfortable. It had a cabin feel, quiet, we didn’t need much, but am certain the property owners would’ve helped is if needed. Friendly owners, even saw a moose on the first day. There is a long-tailed weasel…almost approachable. The foosball and ping pong are great entertainment if you want to avoid just sitting on a couch or chair. Yes a little out of the way but honestly anything around can be expected to have some travel time if you want some peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jewelsby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place + Hosts

We loved the accommodations! Kevin & Tammy were very helpful during our stay. The cookies were delicious & just what we needed since we explored Yellowstone quite a bit before heading into Island Park. If you want to find the moose, get up early & drive around the neighborhood! We were able to find the momma & her twins one road over eating in the early am! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time for Everybody

The place was great, Tammy and Kevin were very generous hosts. The ping pong and foosball table were awesome and the living room was great for relaxing. The area was nice and quiet too and close to West Yellowstone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Park, Idaho ‘Moose on the Loose Lodge’

My family and I greatly enjoyed our stay at the Moose on the Loose Lodge - did actually see a momma moose and her 2 babies one morning as we were leaving for Yellowstone. Great location as it was only 20 minutes to West Yellowstone and West entrance! We chose this place for the size of beds as our family is all well over 6’ - the beds were 2 queens and a king. After spending all day in the park, we were able to come back to the lodge and just relax on the comfy couch and chairs in the evenings. The kids enjoyed the ping pong table and the foosball table. There was no stove top or range to cook with but we heated stuff up in the microwave and small convection toaster oven. There was a gas grill outside but we didn’t use that. Highly recommend this place for a family of up to 6 people - our kids are 6’3 and 6’8”, so they each got a queen bed! We were fortunate to get to experience a 2” snow fall overnight in the middle of June! Easy check in, as door was open and key on ping pong table. We were there from Saturday thru a Wednesday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cabin in the woods

Wonderful stay, very clean and well stocked with whatever one needs. Our hosts were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We really wanted to see moose and we saw them! It was great. Comfortable property, beds and upstairs was great. Wish there was a range and bigger fridge. Kevin and Tammy were great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuanling X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We really enjoyed Kevin and Tam’s place. It was clean and organized. The location is perfect for visiting Yellowstone! They were also very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chenkai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at this place. The place is incredibly spacious, providing plenty of room to relax and unwind. The design of the house is both pretty and stylish, with thoughtful touches that made it feel very welcoming. The host is a delight to get along with-friendly, accommodating, and always ready to help with any questions or needs. Highly recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowstone

My dad and I stayed two nights in mid May. Wonderful place and hosts. Very nice and well maintained with lots of room and things to do for ages. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quit & relaxing place

We enjoyed stay here. Centrally located for everything we were looking to do in the area. Kevin’s suggestions on places to see and we’re to eat were very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Cozy

The woodwork in this lodge is amazing. Close enough to Yellowstone for a short drive and far enough to be very private.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Naveena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice place when you want to get away from hustle bustle

Loved the peace and quiet. Beds were comfortable. Hosts are excellent and thought of everything to keep us comfortable. The place is far from grocery and gas. The stairs were a little steep so we left the suitcases downstairs. That's the only inconvinience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Atlanta, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars..not kidding

Book your stay with these folks. We had such a comfortable stay. I won't post super flowery descriptions because i would hate my review to be interpreted as an Ad. But I really could. 15 minutes from West Yellowstone. The hosts will accommodate anything you need..just ask. Otherwise they'll leave you alone. And if you like fishing or hiking..they'll point you in the right direction...or they'll guide for you. I'd recommend the guide service for a fishing trip..you'll see. Oh..and there really is warm cookies and Moose..unbelievable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

arthur s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowstone vacation

This was a nice quite cabin, the host are great, Kevin loaned me a cooler and gave me some tips on local places. Location was perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC!!!

It was Absolutely Wonderful!!! Our Hostess was the Hostess with the Mostess!!! Everything was SO Clean and Accommodating and Comfortable and Above and Beyond ANY Place we have ever stayed. So Wonderful!!! We Highly Recommend to anyone looking to Enjoy a Relaxing place in the mountains!!! Everyone was Also So Kind!!! Thank you for a Wonderful stay!!! We would do it again!!! ❤️👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property & location!

This is a great cabin with lots of amenities. My two teenage sons and I enjoyed the cabin, playing ping pong and foosball. It’s an awesome location, just close enough to West Yellowstone. The owners are very friendly, have a couple of cute dogs that greet you too! I highly recommend staying here for a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Okies come to Yellowstone!

We had a wonderful time staying at the lodge. Very convenient drive to west Yellowstone. We got to see Mr Moose the first night right in the front yard. Cookies were an awesome little addition to kick off our stay. We would for sure stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by kevin or tamara skenandore

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Tammy and I have owned property here on Aspen Ridge for 35 years. We own a larger cabin right next to our guest/rental cabin they we decided to put on the rental market. We are here to make your stay as restful and enjoyable as possible. The "Moose is Loose Lodge' is located in one of the most beautiful, peaceful, serene area's of Island Park, Idaho. Tam and I are retired and spend a lot of our time landscaping and beautifying our property. You will find the cabin extremely clean and well maintained for your enjoyment.

Why they chose this property

The property is located in the heart of some of the most beautiful country in Island Park, Idaho. If you have questions on where to hike, what to see in or out of the park, we have lived in this area for many years and would be glad to share some ideas for your biking, hiking, rafting, fishing and exploration.

Recently, three young adults from throughout the U.S. decided to meet up at the Moose is Loose Lodge and do some hiking in Yellowstone. They are frequent travelers, and they told us on several occasions that this was the best VRBO they had ever stayed at. On their review they said, "my friends and I couldn't stop talking about how great this VRBO is."

Many guests come with the idea of full days exploring in the park, only to find the lodge so comfortable and the area so fun and relaxing, that they tend to spend a significant time just hanging out at the lodge. Many of the comments in our guest book say this has been their favorite VRBO stay! Playing ping pong, watching movies with the family, roasting marshmallows or seeing the moose up close and personal are favorites!

Tam and I pride ourselves in having the lodge extremely clean and comfortable for our guests.

What makes this property unique

You'll love the swing out back to read a book or just enjoy nature. The moose frequent the cabin area quite often, and it's not uncommon to see them standing outside the back window, eating the fire weed. This isn't one of a bunch of small cabins for rent, you will find it a very peaceful, and relaxing environment.

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English

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