28 MI to YNP | Theater Room | Sleeps 14

Summary:

Welcome to your historic retreat in Island Park! The Mack's Inn Cabins at Pond's Lodge, originally built in the 1920s and restored in 2020, offer a unique blend of charm and modern comfort. This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom cabin spans 3,015 sq. ft., featuring a theater room, game room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Located within walking distance to Buffalo River and Pond's Lodge Restaurant, it’s the perfect base for your Yellowstone adventure.



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The Space:

*Yellowstone West Entrance - 28 Miles

*Walking Distance to Buffalo River & Pond's Lodge Restaurant

*Theater Room

*Free Wifi Access

*Free Trash Pick-up

*Smart TVs & Dvd Player - No Satellite

*Bbq Grill - Propane is provided

*Fresh Linens & Towels

*Fully Equipped Kitchen

*Dishes, Silverware, Pots & Pans



The Mack's Inn Cabins at Pond's Lodge is a true restored and historic combination of two old cabins built in the 1920s. Originally located in the Mack's Inn area of Island Park, Idaho. They were moved to the Pond's Lodge neighborhood in 2020 and brought up to code and liveability to make a treasured local historic masterpiece. This location offers close walking distance to Pond's Lodge restaurant/Convenience Store and many local sites.



3015 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Large Game Room with basketball shoot area & foosball table. Theater room that comfortably seats 12 adults with a long electric fireplace.

For cooking; the spacious kitchen with granite countertops comes fully equipped to create home cooked meals. We include a variety of appliances from a coffee maker, Crockpot, waffle maker & electric griddle. Also, included is a gas range, microwave & stainless steel fridge. (Please note -water dispenser isn't connected.)



This cabin offers visitors a comfortable place to relax near one of the best trout fisheries and recreation areas in the United States. Fishing the famous Henry's Fork of the Snake River is 5 minutes by car along with walking distance to the Buffalo River. This home also offers year-round access making it a great stop for your snowmobiling adventure.



The Pond's Lodge Subdivision is a great area of Island Park that is walking distance to the Buffalo River, a short drive to Island Park Dam/Reservoir, Harriman State Park, Mesa Falls, and about 40 minutes to West Entrance to Yellowstone Park. Island Park, Idaho has a lot of history, scenic attractions and lots of activities to make your vacation a memorable one. Don't forget to visit Mesa Falls, Big Springs, Johnny Sacks Cabin and Quake Lake.



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the whole cabin EXCEPT for locked doors and closets.



The Neighborhood:

Pond's Lodge Subdivision



Getting Around:

Guests will need to make sure they have their own vehicle. Summer months are fine with a small car but four wheel drive is a must in the winter!



Other Things to Note:

What to bring with you!- You're coming to a wilderness area to vacation and if you plan your vacation well you will have a positive experience. In the summertime May and through the middle of June can tend to be cooler early morning and toward the evening hours. Make sure to bring a jacket and long pants you can change into when needed. Bring a pair of tie up shoes to protect your feet. Shoes likes flip flops or sandals will not protect your feet when you are out exploring. Layering your clothing is a good idea and then if your too warm you can take off clothing as needed. At least this way when departing your cabin early morning to go site seeing you will have what you need with you. July and August are pretty warm and you should still bring a light jacket. The rest of the year you will want to bring heavier jackets and long underwear, snow suits etc. You will need to bring your private toiletries like bar soap and shampoo as we do not provide this for you. Cabins are equipped with everything else you should need except food of course. Snow tires and four-wheel-drive are recommended for traveling in Eastern Idaho during the winter. Road conditions can change quickly, and even well-traveled highways are occasionally closed by blizzards or high winds. Before setting out, check the Transportation Department's website or call 511 for an automated, up-to-the-minute status of all thoroughfares. Wise motorists will also carry emergency gear (shovel, snack bars, water, blankets) in their vehicles to be ready for any contingency. Coming Snowmobiling? A reminder to anyone traveling back country areas whether skiing, snowmobiling or hiking: Remember the time of year, exercising all back country cautions. Take necessary equipment and survival gear when venturing into the back country. If you have a GPS and cell phone, be sure to take them with you, but do not rely on them entirely for a safe rescue if you find yourself in trouble or stranded. Cell phones should be kept close to your body & turned off to keep the battery full, so it's not searching for a signal & running the battery down. Avalanche Transceivers and equipment, knowing what the avalanche conditions are, and knowing skills to save lives are a must for everyone entering back country riding or traveling. Plan ahead. Make sure you know the area you are going into before heading into it. If you find yourself in trouble, stop, take a look around you, and do not go any further. The further you go the more complicated and dangerous it is to get yourself to safety, also making rescue efforts more difficult and dangerous. Make mental notes in relation to any physical features or landmarks that would assist in your rescue. Make a plan, stick to your plan, narrow the riding area, & most of all...let someone know WHERE you are planning to go!



Interaction with Guests:

If guests have any questions or concerns during their stay, Please call or text, we do not monitor Airbnb messages late in the evening or early morning. Contact information is listed in our information that we send. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, we're happy to help!