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Cottage on the Lake

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage on the Lake

Come enjoy a family reunion destination at the Cottage on the Lake. Relax, kickback and take advantage of the local outdoor adventures. Whether it’s boating, fishing, local natural Hot Springs (Indian Springs Resort), exploring in the Lariat Cave, ATV on Lake Channel sand dunes, or just relaxing on the deck and enjoying the spacious yard and views.

Property manager

Jared Stein

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please load and start dishwasher. Please take out the trash to the blue bin. Please turn off lights and lock the doors. Thank you!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 28
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Map
American Falls, ID

What's nearby

  • American Falls Dam - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Portneuf Medical Center - 42 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Holt Arena - 43 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Idaho State University - 44 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Pocatello Idaho Temple - 44 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪R & B Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Willow Bay Recreation Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L & J Brothers Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China City - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Lake located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of American Falls Dam, Snake River, and Craters of the Moon National Preserve. Massacre Rocks State Park and Portneuf River are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Cottage on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHAD B.

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

Great place

Worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX K.

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

Excellent place to escape from routine

We really enjoyed. Very nice place. Definitely will come back soon during winter time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were so pleased we'd chosen this property. The house was immaculate and worked well for our family. There are two bedrooms and a bath downstairs and one bedroom and a bath upstairs. The kitchen was well-stocked. And we had a surprise bonus in the use of a pool table and ping-pong. The owners were very communicative, and we appreciated their helpful reminder the morning we left of what the expectations were. We would definitely choose to stay here again should we be in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio L.

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

Awesome property and location

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The location is perfect, everything worked perfectly, and the host was super nice. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney N.

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

Beautiful lake side cottage

This was so peaceful and beautiful! Perfect lil hang out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shellene A.

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

The perfect place to stay in American Falls!

Beautiful views, charming house and just a great overall experience! We had my daughter's graduation party here and stayed for a couple nights. None of us wanted to leave! Host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

Property review

The inside of the house was very well done and clean. The outside needs some work. The deck railing are falling apart and the deck needs some repair. The owners are very nice people and we’re on top of the yard care. The view of the lake is wonderful and our overall stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narcissus K., Inkom, usa

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

Most amazing host and property

I needed to make a last minute change for my daughter's wedding venue and was absolutely panicked. Luckily i just happened to find this place. The host were so helpful and let us set up for the wedding outside early. They literally saved the day! It was beautiful! The property is amazing and the house was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karen W.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Didn't Stay

I rented this lakeside house in American Falls, Idaho through VRBO for 4 nights starting on July 7th. I texted the owner on July 6th to get the check in details. The following morning, we left Utah. I texted the owner then called and left a message. We began to get concerned after texting and calling 2 more times with no response. We arrived at the house at check in time which was 4:00, no one was there. Finally, I called VRBO and explained the situation. VRBO tried to contact the owner with no success. We requested a refund then drove another 90 miles to Twin Falls as there were no hotels available in American Falls. At 6:00 that evening I got a text from the owner stating he had been the mountains since July 3rd and had no cell service. By not being considerate enough to take care of that little detail of telling us how to get in before he got out of range, we spent 2 nights in hotels before we could get accommodations for somewhere to stay. We had to rearrange the rest of our trip, and cut in short by 3 days. Our vacation was planned 6 mos. ahead and was thrown into disarray due to the owner. I hope he plans better for the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

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

Quiet and peaceful!

Very quaint, cute and the view is stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Views

Beautiful and very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

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

Family stay

Beautiful property! The pictures dont do justice. The host was easily available and friendly. The reason I didnt give 5 stars: the deck was in rough shape, my kiddo tore his toenail off from a screw that was sticking out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela A.

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

Cottage on the Lake

We had a lovely stay at the cottage on the lake. We had three couples. We went to American Falls for a family get together so we were not at the cottage a lot. We loved the view and the large lawn. We did enjoy the ping pong table. The kitchen was great and we had plenty of room. Be aware that the third bedroom is a loft room upstairs with no door, which was fine with us, but noise did carry upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024