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HOME AWAY FROM HOME 🏡

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Island Park, ID

Harriman State Park
Mack's Inn Playhouse
‪17 min drive‬
Island Park Dam
‪19 min drive‬
West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Built in bunk beds

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom King

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

HOME AWAY FROM HOME 🏡

This unique place has a style all its own. Newer Construction, Home away from Home, is your mountain vacation destination located in Island Park, Idaho. Breath taking views surround this destination. Short drive to West Yellowstone and close to Restaurants. Home away from Home sleeps 16 . 3 Full Bathrooms. Cozy up in the Master Bedroom by the fireplace . Relax in a soaker tub in the master bathroom. Open space with close to 14’ vaulted ceilings. Natural light surrounds the kitchen that is equipped with crock pots, insta pots, air fryers, roasters and so many more amenities if you want to cook. Wild life just outside your windows. Large metal fireplace with unique lighting and a 65” curved TV. 55-65” tv in every bedroom.
You will find yourself in modern rustic decor around the home. Game night is every night with arcade/carnival skee balls giant wall connect four, various different arcade games and so much more. Variety of board games. Count the stars while relaxing out on the patio in a hot tub. Backyard playground for the little ones.
BBQ grill and Electric smoker at your fingertips. Fire pit with outside games as well. Fire wood and everything to start your stories around the campfire. Look forward to YOU staying at Home away from Home. Multiple sized Coolers on hand to pack for a day in the park, bassinet, high chair and pack and play. This home is stoked with everything you need and more. Forget to pack something we probably have it on hand for you. Start making your memories with Home Away From Home. 24 hour surveillance around exterior property only

Property manager

Kevin Larsen / NiCole Hill

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Outdoor play area, arcade style games,

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

BED PLACE SLEEPS 16

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking/ vaping inside

Treat it like your own. May be held accountable for damage to property.

Important information

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: BED PLACE SLEEPS 16

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Island Park

Located in Island Park, this holiday home is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mack's Inn Playhouse, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Henrys Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Island Park, ID

What's nearby

Centennial Mountain Shores Park - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
Mack's Inn Playhouse - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
Island Park Dam - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
Big Springs - 35 min drive - 24.9 km
Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 51 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lakeside Lodge - ‬17 min drive
‪Pond's Lodge - ‬13 min drive
‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Cafe Sabor - ‬14 min drive
‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HOME AWAY FROM HOME 🏡 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HOME AWAY FROM HOME 🏡 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HOME AWAY FROM HOME 🏡 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HOME AWAY FROM HOME 🏡 located?

This family-friendly Island Park holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Centennial Mountain Shores Park and Island Park Dam. Island Park Golf Course and Mack's Inn Playhouse are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

7 August 2023

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

Very happy with our stay

This is a very friendly interactive home we were made to feel welcomed immediately

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

8 September 2023

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

Awesome place

We needed a place for 1 night only. The place was so good we all wished we could stay an extra nice. Host was fantastic.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

16 August 2021

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

Island Lake

Property owners went above and beyond to provide us with the most memorable stay! I have never stayed at a property that was so well stocked. They literally thought of everything!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

7 September 2023

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

Another exceptional stay!

We recently enjoyed our fourth stay at this charming cabin in Island Park over Labor Day weekend. The cabin was impeccably clean, well-stocked, and set against a backdrop of natural beauty, making it the perfect retreat for relaxation. The consistent quality of both the amenities and the overall experience keeps us coming back year after year. A big thank you to the owners for maintaining such a welcoming and comfortable property. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

9 September 2021

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

Personality Plus

What a great family friendly vacation. So much to do. The place was just bursting with personality. It was stocked with all kinds of goodies and items that were so thoughtful. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

19 June 2023

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

Family Reunion

We had 16 family members at our reunion. Plenty of room for everyone and loved the variety of things to do. The owners have the house fully stocked for us (in case we forgot anything) and left welcome treats, etc. Everone in our party commented on how great a place it was. Hope to make it back some day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

2 August 2024

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

Nothing but - WOW.

Remarkable stay with no detail left to spare. NiCole’s space was amazing for our family, and the small, but impactful details are what put this accommodation above others. If I could copy and paste her property for future stays, I would. The basement is perfect for kids, and the property was perfect for families. NiCole was always quick to respond to our group. Highly highly recommend this rental. It’s Close enough for day trips to West Yellowstone and Grant Teton/Jackson.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra W.

2 January 2023

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

Awesome Place!

This place was AWESOME! It had everything you needed and more! So many fun games and activities! Beds were comfy. Kitchen fully stocked. They thought of everything! Host even pointed us in the direction of a sledding hill. They thought of everything for this rental and then some would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

22 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay at aYellowstone

This house was beautiful with a game room that kept the kids busy when we were not at Yellowstone. The bunk beds in the game room could sleep 6 kids. Also, there was a small kitchen, numerous game machines and a massage chair. All the extra amenities were well worth the stay. The young adults enjoyed the hot tub, cooking on the bar b que and s’mores at the fire pit. There was even a deer in our woods. The older adults enjoyed the nice mattress, tub and rainfall shower after hiking during the day. Our hostess was wonderful that kept all of our needs in mind.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoukhine S.

9 July 2022

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

Island Park fun

A new and fun property to stay at. After your excursions to the national parks which is about a 35 minute drive to the western entrance of Yellowstone National Park, it's good to come back and relax. Perfect for young kids and teens with games like Skeeball and also arcades. Fun stuff for the adults like a full-body massage chair and a 5-person hot tub. We also enjoyed gathering at night around the firepit and grilling. Only thing we would recommend is better wifi coverage throughout the property. We love our stay here! Thanks to Nicole and Kevin.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chante E.

25 July 2023

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

Can I Live Here??!!

Everyone in our party of a few extended families voted hands down that this was the most incredible vacation rental that any of us had ever stayed at, and that the owners truly build a mountain paradise for families. The yard alone could win awards for creativity, entertainment, and usability with the play equipment, fire pit, hot tub, and giant picnic table. It’s surrounded by trees in the back and truly feels private even though there are neighbor cabins. The inside has modern, clean lines with the perfect amount of mountain decor and fully stocked EVERYTHING, not just kitchen. The basement is better than an arcade because the kids can all play there nonstop, which they preferred to Yellowstone ;) I could go on and on, but honestly there are few words ti describe this place adequately other than we are definitely coming back. Other members of our party also said they wanted to bring their extended families too sometime. So glad we discovered this mountain treasure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

20 August 2023

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

Beautiful home. Lots of extras

We came to Yellowstone for a week with 9 adults and 3 kids including an infant. Everyone loved the house. Lots and lots of extras both inside and out. Homeowner was very quick to answer all out questions. We would definitely come again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

26 June 2023

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

Clean, fun, responsive

We loved starting at home away from home. The kids loved the games, both inside and out (they even voluntarily played outside). The entire property was super clean. We loved the Smores box and all the goodies that were left for us. The magical flames was a hit. A boil order was in place while we stayed here, but the hosts made sure that we had plenty of bottled water to get us through the week. We loved being able to borrow a cooler to take our lunch with us. Any text sent by us was promptly, and politely, returned, even when one of the kids locked the bathroom door behind them. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou Mizelle T.

21 September 2022

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

Peaceful retreat

We had such a wonderful stay in your property. The ambience and the decor exudes an atmosphere of serenity. We’ll highly recommend this house to anyone. The amenities were more than sufficient to each one’s needs.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

16 September 2022

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

This is the second visit to this property and have immensely enjoyed our stay!

Property is clean, well furnished and stocked. Lot's to do and close to other activities to do in the area. We had 9 people total stay and never felt crowded at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kamal p.

14 September 2022

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

Island park

Very nice property with all amenities. Kids really enjoyed the game room. Perfect location to see Yellowstone and surrounding areas.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ken b.

17 August 2022

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

Wow! This vacation rental has it all!

Our family vacation was everything! We were so impressed by the attention to detail with this property and the amount of space for our 14 member crew Great location, lots of activities for the kids and adults, and so many added extras!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

8 August 2022

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

Amazing

This was one of our favorite rentals. They went above and beyond with all the extras in the home. It was even more beautiful than the pictures and the children lived the outdoor area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kory W.

24 July 2022

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

Perfect VRBO stay

The host goes above and beyond to provide you with a comfortable accommodation. There were so many little additions not mentioned in the listing that we were surprised and happy to find. Small meals/snacks, a s'mores kit, yard games and board games, face masks for kids, toiletries, extra coolers, etc. The hosts were very responsive and made sure we were taken care of. Everything in the house is modern and up-to-date, spotless, and all in great condition. The hot tub is great and there's plenty of parking. This is the way a VRBO is meant to be.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

18 July 2022

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

Perfect family getaway!

We had a group of 12 from ages 6-65. There was something for everyone here! Plenty of space for sleeping with privacy for the adults. Beds were very comfortable. The hosts have thought of everything for a family getaway complete with an arcade that all ages can enjoy! Island Park was a peaceful place to stay but just a short drive from Yellowstone for a few days in the park. Highly recommend this home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

2 July 2022

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

Our best rental ever!

We came in from TN. The house was magnificent! It had plenty of room for our group of 16. The game room, back yard entertainment, and all the extra amenities was unheard of. I just can’t say enough. We came when Yellowstone was just opened back up in the southern loop with alternating plates. This did change our plans quite a bit and required extra driving, but we made the best of it. When looking for a property coming from hot TN, we looked for a house with AC. Those are hard to find in this area with the size we needed. The ones I did find looked like the yard was never mowed or kept clean. After we arrived in the west we saw this was the norm. This rental was everything we were looking for, including a very clean outside/inside appearance. It was a little pricey, but with 4 family’s splitting the bill, worth every penny.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

18 June 2022

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Great property and hosts

We had a trip planned to Yellowstone and this home was the perfect fit for our group of families. Our trip had to change due to the closure of the park, but the hosts were amazing to work with and we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelin S.

3 June 2022

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

Yellowstone Family Vacation

The house was beautiful. We all enjoyed playing the arcade games in the basement. The house is fully stocked with everything you could think of and the property manager was extremely nice and attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

4 January 2022

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

Beautiful and well stocked

They seriously had everything here, the house is beautiful and the games are really fun for everyone. Beds are comphy, kitchen has everything and there is plenty of room for people to spread out and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna H.

1 January 2022

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

Great property

Had a great stay at Home Away From Home. Everyone enjoyed themselves!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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Hosted by Kevin Larsen / NiCole Hill

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 Queen

Bedroom 2 Queen

Bedroom 3 Queen

Bedroom 4 Queen

Built in bunk beds

Master Bedroom King

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

HOME AWAY FROM HOME 🏡

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Island Park

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Very happy with our stay

Melanie H.

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

Awesome place

Art B.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

Island Lake

Jodi L.

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Another exceptional stay!

Justin B.

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Personality Plus

Justin B.

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Family Reunion

Denise C.

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

Nothing but - WOW.

Casey H.

10/10 Excellent

Sierra W.

Awesome Place!