Summary:
Strawberry Cottage is a single-level cabin tucked in the pines below Sawtelle Mountain, 22 miles from Yellowstone's West Entrance. It sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms with 2 baths, including a king primary suite. Park your toys in the big detached garage, which has a free J1772 EV charger, and gather around the fire pit in the spacious yard. There's also room for two RVs to dry camp on the property.
The Space:
Strawberry Cottage is tucked in the pines and nestled below the mighty Sawtelle Mountain’s snow capped peak. Though this charming cabin is secluded, it is also conveniently located just off Highway 20 and is only 22 miles to the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Connie’s restaurant is just down the way as well as High Mountain Adventures to fill all of your rental needs including kayaks, ATV’s and snowmobiles. If Yellowstone isn’t your only reason for retreat, the cabin’s location provides reasonable distance to all other attractions Island Park has to offer such as: Harriman State Park of Idaho, Henrys Lake, and the Big Springs River. Entrances to miles upon miles of ATV, hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails are just around the bend that wind through forests and zip through meadows. Besides Strawberry Cottage having an incredible location, the cabin itself does not lack a classic cozy charm. With enough beds to sleep 8, this quaint cottage provides an open layout with plenty of space to gather, or find your own space. Each bedroom has a view and most important, an incredibly comfortable bed. The kitchen is fully stocked for your stay to allow for a home cooked meal after a long day of adventures. Curl up with a cup of joe in the morning on the luscious couch or siting area, a perfect place to relax. Park your toys in the spacious garage to keep them out of the elements. Indulge in a s’more around the campfire or soak up the amazing starry nights the mountains provide by spending time outdoors in the cabins spacious yard. This cabin also has space for two RV’s to dry camp on the property if the cabin does not provide enough space for the whole group, and a free electric vehicle charger in the garage. We want Strawberry Cottage to be your mountain retreat and can assure you, you won’t regret it.
Free Wifi
*The property does NOT have air conditioning*
*EV Charger details: Standard J1772 charger is compatible with most electric vehicles.
Guest Access:
You'll have the whole cabin, the yard and fire pit, and the detached garage with its EV charger.
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:
Strawberry Cottage is tucked in the pines below Sawtelle Mountain, just off Highway 20. Connie's restaurant is down the way, and High Mountain Adventures rents kayaks, ATVs and snowmobiles. Harriman State Park, Henrys Lake and the Big Springs River are all within reach.
Summer: Drive your own vehicle into Yellowstone through the West Entrance, 22 miles away. ATV, hiking and biking trails start just around the bend.
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, a detached garage with a free J1772 EV charger, and room for two RVs to dry camp. 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 8 maximum.
Primary renter must be 21 or older.
2-night minimum stay.
No smoking and no pets.
The property does not have air conditioning.
The EV charger is a standard J1772 charger, compatible with most electric vehicles.
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.