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Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage

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Tucked away in the private Bills Island community, Lakeside Cottage is a secluded retreat that offers a serene lakeside escape. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this rustic cabin comfortably sleeps 12 guests and features a master suite with jetted tub/shower, den with hide-a-bed, BBQ grill with propane provided and fire pit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage

  • Lakeside Cottage is located in the private, gated Bills Island community. It had a major remodel with new carpet in the living room and upstairs bedrooms in spring of 2017. A new master suite, large deck, and main bath have all been remodeled within the past 5 years including new washer and dryer and kitchen appliances. Our rustic cabin is very secluded being nestled in the trees off the waterfront. Two private docks (one for a boat and one for swimming) with close proximity to a boat loading area, make this a great place for boating, wake boarding, jet skiing, swimming, or fishing. A large retaining wall with two sets of steps to the lake adds a safety feature for young and old. The cabin offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and will sleep 12 guests comfortably. The main floor has the master bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom with jetted tub/shower. A den with hide-a-bed is directly off the master. The other main floor bathroom has a tiled shower with two vanities. Bedroom #2 is upstairs with a queen size bed. Bedroom #3 has 2 queen size beds and 4 twin beds. An extra bed is available in the remodeled shed with electricity. We have a BBQ grill with propane provided and fire pit (bring your own wood). Several picnic tables offer great outdoor eating options. 3 patio sets with umbrellas help in feeding a crowd. This is the perfect place to vacation as it is within 45 minutes of Yellowstone Park. Other close attractions are Mesa Falls, Big Springs, Henry's Lake, Harriman State Park, and Quake Lake, to name a few.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Island Park, this cabin is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Harriman State Park and Henrys Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Island Park Golf Course. Visit our Island Park travel guide
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Island Park, ID

What's nearby

  • Waterfront condominiums along the Spokane River across from Q'Emiln Park and the Avista island Dam at Falls Park in Post Falls, Idaho USA.
    Island Park Dam
    21 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Harriman State Park
    Harriman State Park
    28 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Sunset Over Looking Big Springs
    Big Springs
    31 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    20 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Island Park Golf Course
    25 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shotgun Bar
    20 min drive
  • Blue Buffalo Grill
    24 min drive
  • Boondocks
    18 min drive
  • Trouthunter
    26 min drive
  • The Pine Cone
    26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Island Park Dam and Mack's Inn Playhouse. Centennial Mountain Shores Park and Island Park Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Life is Better at the Lake at Lakeside Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway in a cozy cabin by the lake! Ended up needing to reschedule dates due to an issue and the host was helpful and willing in doing so.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

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

Lake Cabin at Island Park

Spacious cabin with plenty of room inside and out for a large family. Conveniently located to West Yellowstone. Market and restaurant close by. Nice lake setting. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Excellent!

Excellent getaway in Island Park! Perfect for our family of 8 - steps from the water, private docks, fun cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

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

Family Vacation

We had an amazing stay at this cabin on Bill's Island. None of us had ever visited and we were all pleasantly surprised with the quaintness of this area. Although a holiday weekend, we still felt secluded and enjoyed a lot of time out on the deck fishing. We were easily able to bring our boat and unload at the boat ramp. The host was responsive and all directions were easy to follow on how to enter the island. The kids had a great time riding around the roads on their ebikes, most people drive very slow as there are lots of kids riding around which is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

scott e.

Great cabin but.....

The cabin was great and we had a fun time. The only problem with our stay was the cabin next to us was being torn down and demolished the whole time we were there so there was quite a bit of noise during the day. The other problem was that we love to sit by the fire at night and we were unable to because of the fire restriction at the time of our stay. My rating otherwise would have been 5 stars. Everything else about the cabin was great and was everything that we were expecting and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trena B.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Would definitely recommend this place to anybody
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Packer cabin Yellowstone vacation

We had two families that stayed here. It had plenty of room and beds. The views from the cabin and the dock on the water were amazing. The only thing that would make it better is if it were a little closer to the Yellowstone entrance!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Water front fun

Lake level was very low but this place had great docks that still allowed easy access. Host was accessible and helped with minor issues. Be aware you need to plan time to wash and dry all towels on the day you leave so not great for a quick get away on the check out morning. House will hold a lot of people, great location for enjoying the lake and 4 wheelers. Great outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

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

Beautiful lake house. Quiet. Enjoyed our stay while visiting Yellowstone.

Easy checkin and checkout. Cabin beautiful and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teejay M.

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

As expected. Very Nice!

We really enjoyed the time we spent at this cabin. Great location and amenities. No complaints.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mauro C.

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

Great Location!

We stayed here as part of our small family reunion and it was a great location! The water is so close and having 2 private docks made it super fun for the kids. It was secluded on Bill's island where it felt like you were away from everything, and we enjoyed it so much. The cabin was nice and clean and fit our family just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena M.

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

Loved

We loved the location of the property and free access to kayaks and paddle board. Contacted property manager about an issue during our stay, and she quickly responded back to help resolve the issue. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

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

Wonderful, clean, spacious property. Beautiful views

My family stayed here during our vacation to Yellowstone Park. Do not let the pictures fool you- the house is huge!! There are like three living rooms all together, which was perfect for our group because we were staying with family friends. Plenty of space in the main living room to all hang out together, also space in the other living rooms to escape and read a book or something. We spent most of our time outside on the deck or the docks. There are tons of patio tables and picnic tables to pick from. Also it is easy to get from the patio to the dock. That was one thing I was concerned about since we have a few little ones in our group, but I felt totally comfortable staying up on the deck while they played down in the yard. You can keep an eye on them from the deck or from the kitchen. The Host was super responsive and easy to get ahold of. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

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

family all together

Lots of good memories. Had a great time. We have had neighbors and friends ask for contact info for themselves to stay at the cabin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Perfect

Great house, great location
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather W.

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

Fun Cabin!

Our family of 6 stayed in this property and had a great time. Pros: location was awesome, and the dock area was so much fun. Having kayaks and a canoe available to use was a huge bonus. The cabin is more spacious than the photos show - we all had plenty of room. Cons: there is construction going on right next door. Not the fault of this cabin, but it is hard to enjoy the serenity of nature when there is a worker ‘singing along’ to “Highway to Hell” 100 yards away. They showed up promptly at 8am with trucks and saws going. Not great and just something to be aware of. Also there were several power outlets that did not work. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

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

Great Location on the lake close to Yellowstone with peaceful remote loacation

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was fantastic and was remote enough that we could enjoy some relaxing by the lake, yet it was close enough to yellowstone to enjoy the park as well. Property was as described and we loved hearing the local moose calling at night! I would highly recommend!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy H.

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

Thumbs up!

Great spot on the lake for a small family reunion. We very much enjoyed the watercraft and time on the dock. Couple of minor issues, but the manager was quick to respond. Overall, it was a great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

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

Great place

We stayed at the cabin with our daughters and grandkids for our 50th anniversary. It was great. Having the canoe, kayaks, and docks to fish from and just relax and enjoy, was wonderful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Perfect Place

This cabin was fabulous. It is the best lake property on Bill’s Island which is the best part of Island Park. The cabin is clean and nice and comfortable. The location is just perfect and beautiful. If you are coming to a Island Park or Yellowstone you could not do better. We loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah C.

Great, fun cabin

The cabin is right on the water and the owner left a canoe, paddle board, and life jackets for use. The dock is easy to get to, though a bit steep. It is only a short walk from the public boat launch. Bill's Island is quiet and convenient to off roading, fishing, and a short drive to Yellowstone. Cabin is quaint with some newer finishes, and overall very clean and organized. Kitchen has everything you need for a short stay, minus a coffee pot. The huge deck and tables with umbrellas were a major hit as we were in town for a family reunion, so it was a perfect gathering and eating place. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

Beautiful property right on the lake!

Loved this quaint, clean, homey property! The lake access is incredible and the views are breath taking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

Perfect in every way!

This cabin is the perfect location as well and met our large groups needs in every way. The cabin is comfortable inside and had plenty of room outside. Rose was the perfect hostess in meeting our needs as well and answering questions. I highly recommend this cabin and would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

Great cabin on the lake

This cabin had all the amenities we were looking for and great lake access. We were able to use the docks to launch our kayaks and enjoyed the fire pit on the deck that overlooks the lake. Everything was clean, orderly, and exactly as described. We would definitely recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Selena F.

Beautiful!

What a great trip! Loved the area and scenery. Plenty of room for our family. Enjoyed our day trip to Yellowstone as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017