Pros: Beautiful view, wonderful neighborhood, great lake Cons: Arrived to overwhelming smell of pine-sol that took over a day to dissipate, no screen on slider and is main window so chipmunks come inside if trying to vent/cool down house, arrived to full dishwasher and dryer full (supposed to do dishes and dry towels upon leaving so are guests expected to unload/put away before they can do dishes and towels?), hammock broken, despite nauseating smell of pine-sol house was not clean, candy wrappers were stuffed all over apparent no one had done anything more than a surface clean, master bedroom mattress is long overdue to be replaced, broken down/sunken in middle, had to move beds, advertises a paddle board but only an old short surf board so couldn't go out on water together, water heater so small that even for two people had to wait for a hot shower (other reviewers had posted this for large family), dishes chipped, gate to dock broken, as pine-sol smell wore off very dusty/musty smell. Do not recommend.

Owner Response

I am glad you enjoyed the view, the lake and the neighborhood. I remember speaking with you and addressing some of your concerns while you were staying there. I am sorry to hear you felt they weren’t resolved. Here is my response to your issues: - I am sorry there were dishes in dishwasher and a few towels in the dryer. I have talked to the cleaning crew and they are sorry this happened. This is not how the house is normally left and it was an oversight on their part. I apologize on their behalf and will check up on them from now on so this can be prevented in the future. - the previous guests had put a hole in the paddleboard and it filled with water. I have two new ones on order. You never expressed any desire to use it. I could have easily borrowed one for you. - I have replaced the hammock. - there are two water heaters that each provide 50 gallons of hot water which should be enough unless people take extremely long showers because they are used to doing that in the city with “hot water on demand." Your booking was for 2. - the queen size bed in the master bedroom actually has a down topper that can look saggy if not fluffed up, but it’s actually quite comfortable. However I have decided to replace the mattress. - the gate to the dock has been fixed. - I will get a screen door installed in the sliding glass door leading to the backyard so people will be able to air out the room. It’s unfortunate that you didn’t express some of these concerns when we talked, I could easily have solved some of these issues right away. Sincerely, Owner of Lakefront Retreat

Great house with plenty of room for any family size. Had all the amenities you would need including firewood which was a bonus. The lake views from inside the house and sitting on the dock were very enjoyable.

We loved being on the lake. The kids loved using the kayaks. The house was just the right size for our party of 12.

We had a blast relaxing by the lake and enjoying beautiful views after spending time exploring Yellowstone park!

Cabin was great. Would be even better in the summer. We enjoyed the large, well heated living room with lots of glass windows overlooking the lake. Only negative was a bad smell in the two upstairs bedrooms. An open window would have helped, but it was too cold outside for that.

Owner Response

I am so glad you had a good time. I am sorry about the smell. We had just painted the hallway underneath the bedrooms 6 days previous. I thought smell would be gone by the time you arrived. Come in the summer.! Call for discount.

Our family stayed for a week. The property was clean and well maintained. There are some charming quirks about the house itself (little noises and oddly placed light switches) but it was nothing excessive.. I can honestly say it was the most well stocked and supplied vacation rental I’ve used. Plenty of linens, towels, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. The kitchen had plenty of plates and utensils and a fully stocked spice cabinet. The place also had indoor and outdoor games, plenty of life jackets for the included kayaks and we loved the fire pit. The house had plenty of firewood as well and sticks for making s’mores. It’s rounded out with a gas grill on the porch. Instructions are clear and everything is labeled clearly. The only suggestion for improvement is the downstairs bed. The mattress is worn out and uncomfortable. It’s about a 40 minute drive to West Yellowstone, which we did most days. Grand Teton is about 2.5 to 3 hours drive so it makes for a long day. We had a great time and would recommend staying here.

We had a beautiful weekend at Lakefront Retreat. The spot on the lake was absolute perfect and the windows in the family room took advantage of the view of the lake. We loved our visit!

Owner Response

Thank you for such a positive review of our lakefront cabin. A piece of heaven on earth. Come again!

Great location! Right on the lake and close to Yellowstone NP. We enjoyed the lake, kayaking , paddle boarding , fishing or just sitting on the deck with a glass of wine 😊 The owner Trina is awesome! Very responsive to all our needs. All beds are brand new, kitchen has everything you need. And we loved eating outside, put something on the grill or make s’mores on the fire pit. Awesome vacations! We recommend this house to everyone and we r hoping to come back soon Thank you so much Trina

Owner Response

Thanks Claire! I am so happy you had such a great time. I look forward to hosting you again.

Wonderful relaxing time watching the waterfowl on the lake. Trina made everything easy. My wife and I highly recommend this getaway.

Owner Response

We loved having you! Come again! Explore more of the area!

We had a great visit. The kids had a great time learning to kayak and paddle board. We had a group of 10 that slept in the house but had some family members pop in, we never felt crowded in the main living space.

Owner Response

Brand new paddleboard! So glad to hear your family made good use of it. Please come again!

Such a great cabin. We stayed 9 nights and it flew by so fast. All the water toys were a great hit. The thing I love the most about this cabin is the floor to ceiling windows in the living and dining area. No cabin I've ever stayed in had such great windows like this. We'll totally be coming back!

Over all we had a great time in Island Park. The house was well appointed. We had some issues with the wall heater in the bathroom( blowing hot air on high and would not turn off), we tried to reach the owner with no luck. There was a bizarre smell in the house that wouldn't seem to go away. Two of the bedrooms are part of a second story add on, we didnt end up using them. The stairwell had extremely low clearance and had low clearance truss style ceilings. Some repairs, cleaning and upkeep could be done on the dock. We rented ATVs and 4 wheelers at a local rental company and explored the trials, we rented a boat at the resort on the lake and went to a dinner play. It was about 30 minutes from West Yellowstone.

What a wonderful home . Perfect for our family , and what a view . We enjoyed the lake , Yellowstone daily trips .