Winchester Lodge Vacation Rental 8 Bedrooms Sleeps 25 in Island Park, ID With Covered Hot Tub

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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*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.

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

Shotgun Subdivision

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!

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!

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!

-Self Check-in process with a key lock box near the front door. Key codes will be messaged to you two days prior to coming.
*-Check-in is anytime After 4PM.
*-Check-out is 10AM or Before.

*After booking, guests will receive a secure link through our software Guesty to review and electronically sign the agreement prior to check-in. The agreement includes standard vacation rental terms such as occupancy limits, property rules, liability protections, and check-in/check-out policies which are also described on our listings. By completing the reservation, guests acknowledge this requirement.

-Maximum Occupancy Limits: We ask that you kindly respect our county ordinance permit limits in our properties. If you have larger groups or reunion plans we can help you find properties close to each other.

-Cancellation Policy: Please refer to the cancellation policy listed when booking your reservation. This is strict and needs to be adhered to.

-When guests are booking 14 or more nights, please note that we, the host, will do an onsite inspection, light cleaning and laundry refresh every 2 weeks. This is required if booking 14 or more nights.

-Please absolutely NO PETS allowed. Failure to adhere to this will result in a $250 fee and eviction.

-No Food is provided during your stay.
*Cabins ARE NOT equipped with your private toiletries like bar soap, shampoo and conditioner for the bathrooms.
*Cabins ARE equipped with: Bedding, pillows, towels, pots, pans & dishes, 3 toilet paper per bathroom & 1 paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent for the washer & propane for gas grill. If you run out of anything you will need to buy more to finish out your stay.
--Please be bear aware when visiting Island Park! We have local wildlife that roams everywhere in IP! Please do not leave food coolers, trash or anything outside that will attract animals. You will be responsible for any damage occurred to your property and/or the cabin.

-Please leave the home in the same condition that you received it. This includes furniture in its original placement and the rooms picked up enough to be cleaned.

-All used dishes must be washed prior to your departure. If there is a dishwasher, put all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and make sure to start it before leaving.

-All trash will need to be removed from the home and disposed of in the bear proof canisters outside of the home. We provide a free garbage pick-up that available for our guests on certain days of the week depending on the time of year.

-ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING is allowed inside properties. Guests will be charged if found smoking inside.

-IF YOUR CABIN HAS A HOT TUB: We routinely check our hot tubs and inspect prior to guests arrival. Please call us immediately when you arrive if the hot tub needs attention. Please make sure to call us during your stay if hot tub needs to be serviced. We want you to have a great stay and want to accommodate you as best we can. Proceed with caution: Winter months can be extremely careful because snow and ice could be around hot tub and you could slip and fall causing injury. Be very alert at all times when children are in and around the hot tub. Please call us immediately when you arrive if the hot tub needs attention. Please make sure to call us during your stay if hot tub needs to be serviced. We want you to have a great stay and want to accommodate you as best we can. Proceed with caution: Winter months can be extremely careful because snow and ice could be around hot tub and you could slip and fall causing injury. Be very alert at all times when children are in and around the hot tub. Rinse off before entry and shower after using the hot tub so hot tub will stay clean and so will you. We accept no responsibility if you end up with a rash or other chemical reactions. To use the hot tub you do so at your own risk. Hot tub condition to be left in the same manner as it was found upon entry of the cabin. If hot tub needs to be drained, cleaned and refilled after your stay there will be a $100 charge to your credit card to get it ready for our next guests.

-NO parties or events. This includes weddings & family get togethers larger than the permitted occupancy of the home.

-Water or Reservoir Water Levels- Please be aware of water levels when renting a cabin with a private dock or waterfront subdivisions if water sports are why you chose the property you are renting. We do not issue refunds for water levels being low as this is out of our control.

-Outdoor Fire Pit: 1. All outside fires must be in the designated fire pit/container. 2. If the cabin does not have a fire pit, DO NOT create one. 3. Fires cannot be left unattended. 4. Make sure fire is completely out before leaving. Please locate water and a hose before starting a fire.

*Barbecue Grills are provided with propane. Please call us if you are running low. Before using the grill please make sure that the unit is placed away from any windows or away from any structures. Do not leave the grill unattended, this means staying outside and monitoring the grill while cooking. If you have any questions or concerns with the grill please call management right away. Any damages incurred will be the guests responsibility to pay.

-Noise & Firearms Ordinance: Fremont County has a noise ordinance that is strictly enforced and shall be obeyed by 10 pm. Please be conscientious of excess noise. Please take conversations inside the home after 10pm. It is against the law to discharge any firearms in any subdivision in Fremont County. If these rules are not followed you will be evicted with NO refund compensation.

-Due to the nature of the dirt roads in Yellowstone Country; Please drive carefully and under the speed limits to not cause excess dust. Our vacation rentals are located in subdivisions in and around other people. Please be respectful of your neighbors. ATVs, DIRT BIKES & SNOWMOBILE USERS: When using ATV’s, Dirt Bikes and Snowmobiles in and around the private cabins or resorts, subdivision rules must be strictly adhered to! NO overnight vehicle or trailer parking of any kind is allowed on the road system within the Resorts or Subdivisions. A Fremont County Sheriff will be called if vehicles are parked on the road.

-NO Tents, RV’s, Fifth Wheels and Camper Trailers on the rental properties. You will need to find a parking spot if you are bringing any of these trailers on your trip. Please contact us for suggestions.

-Island Park Reservations reserves the right to offer alternative accommodations without legal or monetary ramifications to Island Park Reservations.
We do not issue refunds for any condition beyond our control, such as power outages, water or plumbing system breakdowns, Satellite TV blackouts, appliance malfunctions, and the like; and in no event will we issue a refund for a problem we had no opportunity to resolve.
We maintain our cabins in the best possible operating condition and if a problem should occur we will make every effort to rectify the situation and if necessary, move you to a comparable home.
If you decide to leave earlier than your departure date, there is no refund.
We do not issue refunds for cleaning fees. Please report any problem with the cleaning immediately and we will send someone to inspect and if necessary correct any deficiencies. Under no circumstances will we issue any cleaning fee refund if we do not have an opportunity to inspect.
Guests acknowledge that there will be no refund for early check out, delayed check in, health or family emergencies, weather conditions, inconvenience or dissatisfaction.
In the event the guest is dissatisfied, our sole responsibility will be to correct the problem as soon as practically possible, or to offer to move guests to a comparable accommodation (if one is available), at the sole discretion of Island Park Reservations.

-The Property Manager or Owner will Not be Responsible for the damage to the Renters personal property while occupying the home or apartment. You have read this agreement and understand that you accept our terms when booking this property.