Summary:
White Moose Cabin is a log cabin tucked into the lodgepole pines under Sawtelle Mountain, 22 miles from Yellowstone's West Entrance. It sleeps 12 in three bedrooms and a loft with two queen beds. The primary suite has its own gas fireplace and private access to the hot tub. A heated two-car garage keeps vehicles and snowmobiles warm, and there's a fire pit, a gas fire on the front porch and a loft reading corner for kids.
The Space:
The space:
We mean it when we say that White Moose Cabin truly is in the best location Island Park has to offer! Only 22 miles from the West Entrance to Yellowstone, this cabin is walking distance to some of the greatest attractions, amenities, and restaurants in the area. Head to the popular Big Springs Boat Dock for a nice easy float down the Big Springs River, just five miles from home. Come to snowmobile or ATV? White Moose Cabin makes it easy to access gateways to hundreds of miles of recreational trails that are just around the bend. Though the cabin is close to necessary amenities, White Moose Cabin is tucked away in a towering lodge pole pine forest and nestled under the iconic Sawtelle Mountain. The quiet seclusion provides a picturesque view and soothing sounds of the forest that any soul would crave. It wouldn’t be unusual to spot creatures such as deer, fox, or moose simply passing through the neighborhood. Some of the greatest fishing is just down Highway 20 in the Henrys Fork Outlet or even Henrys Lake. The location is on point, but then again, you’ll have to see it for yourself to believe it.
Within its log-constructed walls, White Moose Cabin holds three private bedrooms and a loft that hosts two queen beds. The luxurious master bedroom has a fireplace of its own and private access to the cabins very own hot tub. The fully stocked spacious kitchen provides the perfect setting to host a scrumptious in-home meal, fit for the whole crew. Planning for a BBQ? No problem! Use the cabins BBQ grill or the flames of an open fire at the fire pit. Through all four seasons, White Moose Cabin offers the option to gather around the gas lit fire stationed on the front porch. Even in the cold, keep your vehicle or snowmobiles warm in the spacious heated two-car garage. After a long adventure in the great outdoors, cuddle up on the couches in the living room or cozy up by the gorgeous fireplace for an evening movie or simple conversation. Indulge in a healing soak in the well-maintained hot tub, where though the steam, a glorious forested view awaits. Children can enjoy a bedtime story in the cabins very own loft library, created especially for you to utilize during your stay. Selecting a cabin for your mountain get away is a big task! Let’s just say, you wont regret your stay at White Moose Cabin. The forest awaits!
*The property does NOT have air conditioning*
**The owners recently finished the loft above the garage for their personal use. It has a private entrance on the far side of the garage, so that the owners may use it at any time. They have strategically set it up to keep the cabin private for guests.**
Guest Access:
You'll have the whole cabin to yourselves, plus the hot tub, the decks, the fire pit and the heated two-car garage. The owners use a separate loft above the garage, with its own private entrance on the far side; it isn't part of the rental.
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:
White Moose Cabin is tucked into a quiet lodgepole pine forest under Sawtelle Mountain, yet close to Island Park's restaurants and outfitters. Deer, fox and moose often pass through. The Big Springs boat dock, for an easy float down the Big Springs River, is about five miles away, and Henrys Lake and the Henrys Fork are down Highway 20 for fishing.
Summer: Drive your own vehicle into Yellowstone through the West Entrance, 22 miles away.
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 parking at the cabin and a heated two-car garage. Yellowstone's West Entrance is 22 miles 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 12 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 owners use a private loft above the garage with its own entrance. It isn't part of the rental.
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.