Summary:
Welcome to your cozy Winchester Lodge retreat in Island Park. This 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom cabin accommodates up to 24 guests and offers a serene wooded setting with modern comforts, making it the perfect base for your Yellowstone adventure.
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The Space:
*Yellowstone West Entrance - 32 Miles
*Free Trash Pick-up
*Wifi Access & Satellite Tv
*Less Than 10 Minutes to IP Reservoir
*Covered Hot Tub
*Private Fire Pit - Bring your own wood
*BBQ Grill - Propane is provided
*Parking is limited. There is a county parking lot about a mile East down Yale Kilgore Road where extra vehicles and trailers need to be taken.
Winchester Lodge sits on a beautiful wooded lot in the Shotgun area of Island Park, it's about 40 minutes to the West entrance of Yellowstone. Enjoy comfortable furnishings throughout the cabin. Towels and linens are provided. Living room has large windows to see the surrounding beauty of the area. Satellite T.V and DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Gas fireplace in living room to keep you warm and cozy in the colder weather.
Kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, fridge, stove with oven, small appliances, pots & pans, dishes and utensils. The large dining table seats a large number of guests so have the family over for homemade meals. There's a washer and dryer on the bottom level with detergent provided for those dusty days playing on the trails.
Along with being only minutes away from West Yellowstone and the West entrance in Yellowstone National Park, there are numerous other activities that you can enjoy. There is a boat rental just ten miles away, that you can rent boats to float down the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Moose in the River is a common sighting on this adventure, it is enjoyable for all ages. Just twenty minutes south, there are two waterfalls you can see - Upper and Lower Mesa Falls. They are both breathtaking.
*Please note that this property does not include the following:
- NO Air Conditioning
- NO PETS Allowed
- NO Smoking
- NO Camp Trailers/ RV's or Tents Allowed
*Drinking Water Update- Winchester Lodge is part of a community shared well. This has undergone new management and cleared of a boil order. The Department of Environmental Quality with the help of new management, will closely monitor water quality. We still advise bringing drinking water with you for your stay.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the whole cabin EXCEPT for locked doors, closets and the garage.
The Neighborhood:
Shotgun 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!