Location: Ketchum, Sun Valley Area, Idaho, USA (Minutes from Ketchum/Sun Valley in private neighborhood.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 6 Baths (Sleeps 12-15)
Welcome to Sun Valley! This Exclusive Cape Cod style family home on 2.5 acres is located in Gimlet. Built in 2007 this newly finished 10,000 square foot home with it's open floor plan has a larger than life gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances. Within the kitchen there is a round kitchen table that seats 5 and additionally 4 can sit at the kitchen- bar counter. The kitchen opens up to the family room that has a fireplace, comfortable seating a big screen TV, VCR, DVD and CD player. The entire residence has French doors that open up to the outdoor covered patio with fireplace. Connected to the living room and kitchen is a formal dining room seating 12. This beautiful home also features a spectacular great room and a kids game room complete with pool table, air hockey table, a flat screen TV with surround sound and 3 computer stations for the kids. This home has five bedrooms which means there is enough room for everyone. Sleeps up to 15. On the first floor is an office equipped with a flat screen Television and a library of movies. A huge, completely private back yard has a sunken trampoline for the kids and plenty of play space. It has a fully furnished outdoor patio with hot tub that seats up to 10. The patio also has Lloyd Flanders patio furniture as well as an In-Line gas barbecue and even an outdoor television and wood burning fireplace. Sit on the wrap around front porch that has 6 white rocking chairs where you can rock and listen to the river and the birds. There is full fishing access to the Big Wood River directly in front of the house. This home is completely private and nestled in the trees. This impressive home is minutes from Sun Valley/Ketchum and Baldy's River Run Ski lifts. We proudly supply Gilchrist & Soames Shampoos,Conditioners, Soaps, Body Lotions & Bath Salts for your pleasure and Sun Valley robes for your comfort. This home is also available for long term rental.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer (2) : Two Laundry Rooms with front loaders. One upstairs, One down stairs
- Dryer (2)
- Linens Provided
- Garage: 3 Car Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: Master bedroom
- Wood Fireplace (3) : Outdoor fireplace, living room, family room
- Beds
- King Bed: Master bedroom
- Queen Bed (4) : 4 upstairs bedrooms all with queens.
- Convertible Bed: Bonus Room sofa-Queen
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : 5 televisions in house w/ Cox Communications and Direct TV with all the movie and music channels.
- DVD (5)
- VCR (4)
- Video Library: Tons of childrens movies for kids of all ages.
- Video Games (15) : 2 Emac computers w/ computer games and internet access.
- CD Player (5)
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Asagiao sound system througout entire house.
- Private Hot Tub: Seats up to 10. Completely private on back patio.
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Wolf stove, warming drawer, ice machine. 2-Sub Zero refrigerators and 1 Sub Zero freezer. 2 Farmer sinks, 2 dishwashers. Farmer sink in Pantry w/ full wine cooler. Full bar in living room w/ sub zero under counter refrigerator+ full refrigerator/freezer in garage.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully loaded kitchen
- Refrigerator (3) : Sub-Zero
- Dishwasher (2) : 2 separate cooking areas w/ farmhouse sinks and dishwashers.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Outdoor gas BBQ under covered patio next to outdoor fireplace.
- Deck/Patio: Outdoor entertainment area big enough to seat up to 20 people.
- Lanai: Full wrap around front porch with 6 rocking chairs in front of house over the big wood river.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Across from the Big Wood River with full mountain views. Minutes from Baldy's River Run ski lifts. Completely private and secluded in the Aspen and cottonwood Trees.
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- Computer (3)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless throughout entire house. There is also a printer, fax, scanner, copier for guest use.
- Other Amenities
- Completely private, located on 2 1/2 acres newly finished 10,000 square foot home, full fishing access to the Big Wood River, Trampoline for the kids and on a Cul-de-sac. We supply Gilchrist & Soames Shampoos, Conditioners, Body Lotions, Bath Salts, Soaps and Dental Rinse.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: Full Recreation room upstairs for the kids to enjoy.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season: January 6th-February 28th $1200/nt./$7,200wk./$20,000mth.
Mid Season: March 1st-June 27th $1,500/nt./ $9,000wk./$20,000mth.
Peak Season: June 28th-September 8th $2500/nt./$15,000wk./$20,000mth.
Mid Season: September 9th-November 30th $1,500/nt./$9,000wk./$20,000mth.
Holidays: December 1st-January 5th $3000/nt./$18,000wk/$30,000mth.
Available for Weddings for a flat day rate of $5,000.00 a night for large parties.
$1,050.00 Damage/Security Deposit must Held on credit card to hold.
Balance of Rental Fee Due 90 (Ninety) Days Prior to Arrival. Non smoking property.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
'Something's Gotta Give' in Sun Valley Idaho
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Ketchum
We built this house in 2007. It is a dream home. It has every luxury you can imagine. Top of the line kitchen for the extreme cook and lots of room for entertaining.
The Unique Benefits at this House
This gorgeous private estate sits on 2.5 acres and is completely private. Nestled in the trees of Gimlet across from the Big Wood River it is a peaceful place to have a glass of wine and rock on the front porch. Only 3 miles from famous Sun Valley's Baldy ski lifts and close to the bike paths. Hiking and fishing at the end of the driveway. It is a bit a paradise on Earth.
Located at the end of a private Cul-Du-Sac, the house sits quietly in the aspen trees. At the end of the driveway is fishing on the Big Wood River.
Ride your bike to town or go for a long run along the wonderful bike paths Sun Valley has to offer.
Just 3 miles from the house, River Run Ski lifts to ski Sun Valley's Bald Mountain.
Just 4 miles from the house. Downtown Ketchum w/ Restaurants and grocery stores.
Owner's Map of Ketchum
Welcome to our Monkey Cottage in Exclusive Gimlet in Sun Valley, Idaho. With all the luxuries of a fine hotel. Gilchrest & Soames soaps, bath salts and lotions and Sun Valley Terry cloth robes for your comfort. Our home is the most peaceful place on earth. Come stay and fish in the river at the end of the drive and sit on our porch rocking listening to the sounds of the birds and the river. Great for the whole family.
Property Photos
- Home in winter. Sled in your own back yard. - Ketchum, Idaho Vacations
- Back exterior patio w/ french doors, outdoor fireplace. Great for entertaining. - Ketchum, Idaho Vacations
- Entry connects dining room and private office to living areas. - Ketchum, Idaho Vacations
- Chefs kitchen w/ double Wolf ovens, 24"griddle, Sub Zeros, Baking Island
- Full kitchen seats up to 9. 2 dishwashers, 2 farmsinks, ice machine,microwave.
- Family room w/ fireplace, T.V., opens to covered patio, kitchen and living room.
- Laundry room w/Sub Zero, front loaders and farm sink. 2nd Laundry upstairs.
- Dining room seats 12. Opens to kitchen and living room w/ surround sound.
- Living room with fireplace opens to covered patio and kitchen.
- Master bedroom w/ fireplace, big screen T.V. opens to outdoor patio w/ fountain.
- Master bath w/ tub, shower, television and his and her sinks. We supply the robe
- Upstairs bedroom w/ a queen and twin. Shares Jack & Jill bath.
- Upstairs bedroom w/ queen bed. Shares Jack & Jill bathroom.
- Upstairs queen bedroom w/ private bathroom and television.
- Outdoor covered patio w/ dining table, seating and fireplace.
- Front of house w/ 6 rockers and porch swing. Across from Big Wood River.
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McCall , La Jolla, CA.
Homeowner Response:
McCall, We are so thrilled you and your family had such a wonderful time. We hope you return when you come back to Sun Valley. Gwen & JB
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Scott W. Raeber , Boise, ID
Homeowner Response:
Scott, Thank you so much for the nice words. We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation. Gwen & JB
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Homeowner Response:
We are so glad you had a wonderful time. Gwen & JB