Log Cabin on the Famous South Fork Payette Whitewater River
About the property
- Cabin2000 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps9
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Mininum Stay2 nights
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 7)
Newer 3-story log cabin located at the bottom of the Swirley Canyon whitewater run of the South Fork Payette River between Garden Valley and Lowman. You can launch and land rafts and kayaks from the property. Hiking, jeeping, ATV, and mountain bike trails start right from the end of the driveway. Public land adjoins the property and there is abundant fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Fall and winter are incredible for wildlife viewing. Summer is great for viewing birdlife. At night, open the windows and hear the soothing sound of the river.
This 2000 sq. ft. log cabin is very cozy. Because of its massive construction, no air conditioning is required to keep cabin cool in the summer. Summer days in Garden Valley start out cold and get warm in the afternoon (good for rafting and kayaking), the cabin stays a constant 72-76 degrees. In the spring and fall, the fireplace is used to supplement the electric forced-air heat. In winter, the fireplace and woodstove (in the walk-out basement) are used to keep the cabin extra-toasty.
Come get away from it all one hour from Boise. Amenities include massive windows with views, a Jenn-air style range and fully outfitted kitchen, massive 3-story fireplace, and a full bathroom on each floor. Cabin is roomy for a group of 6-8 people.
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Owner
Mark Anderson
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within two days
- Speaks:
- english, german
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 18, 2018
About Mark Anderson
My wife and I work in education. We have lived in Idaho 33+ years and love it. This cabin is located in an area that still retains much of the original Idaho flavor. That means that people are friendly, not in a hurry, and not all interested in making the next buck. While McCall and Sun Valley's economies have been largely replaced by the tourist industry, Garden Valley's resource based community refuses to die. Garden Valley is about the outdoors but not about fancy restaurants and expensive galleries. We like that because we come up to get away from it all. If this appeals to you, you'll love it there. There are a few restaurants but when you are at the cabin, you are there to be
Mark Anderson purchased this Cabin in 1992
Why Mark Anderson chose Garden Valley
We bought the property and built the cabin directly on the world famous whitewater river, the South Fork Payette. There is fishing, camping, hunting, mountain biking, jeep trails, ATV trails, etc. There is plenty of undeveloped, non-commercial outdoor recreation to do here.
What makes this Cabin unique
Benefits include access to the river. The birding from the deck is great. We view osprey, eagles, hummingbirds, tanagers, herons, and other birds. You have access to lots and lots of beautiful mountain country with lots of hot springs and other surprises.
Amenities
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
- Queen size Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Very comfortable hide-away bed., Bunk Beds (1)
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Location Type
- Mountain ViewThere are mountains in every direction
- RuralThis is a rural area.
- VillageCrouch is very rustic but does have breakfast, lunch, grocery, and dinner choices.
- Water ViewFrom most windows and from deck
- WaterfrontCabin is on the South Fork of the Payette, a whitewater recreation river.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living RoomThere is a great room on main floor with fireplace, a great room downstairs with wood stove. There's a loft area for another children's space.
- Clothes DryerDryer in laundry room.
- GarageTwo car garage. Realistically space to park one big car.
- HeatingThere is electric heat as well as wood stove and wood fireplace.
- Linens ProvidedAll linens provided.
- Fireplace
- ParkingThere's space to park 2 cars easily. There's space in garage for one.
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineWasher in laundry room.
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenThere is no dishwasher but there is a drying rack. There is some basic consumables and maybe some emergency ingredients. Every type of kitchen pot and pan is available.
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsThere are basic commodities and maybe the ingredient you forgot to bring.
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningThere's a dining table in the main floor great room and it is adjacent to the 4 stool bar.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- Ping Pong Table
- BooksThere are a few books (including books about the local area) in game pantry just off kitchen.
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- GamesThere is a game cabinet built-in right off kitchen on main floor.
- CD Player
- Stereo
- TelevisionTV with DVD and VHS Tape Player
- ToysThere are toys for small children (6-12) distributed in boxes mainly in basement.
- VCR
- Video LibraryWe have few videos if you don't bring any.
Outside
- BalconyBeautiful deck above the river. Quite large with great view and plenty of chairs. There's a table and an additional table in laundry room.
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / CanoeCabin is in a great spot for either putting on water or taking off if you are a knowledgeable kayaker or rafter. Tubing can also be done for short stretches of the river. See owner for details.
- Outdoor Grill
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are stairs to exit garage, to enter the cabin, and two staircases in the cabin.
Attractions
- churches
- library
- live theater
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- cross country skiing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- cycling
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
10 Reviews
Latest reviews
Nice setting with plenty of privacy
Nice cabin..
Glad you enjoyed the gorgeous view. It is a great spot. Sorry that you didn't enjoy the owner retrieving his raft and storing it after a float of the river in front of cabin. I did ask if I could do this. We didn't hang out any longer than we needed, but I am sorry you didn't enjoy that. Most guests like seeing the owner at the property. I don't remember entering without announcement.
Not that great
Sorry your visit didn't meet your expectations. The toilet flapper valve was fixed as soon as it came to my attention. I wish you would have let me know while you were there.
Regarding the deck railing - We post warnings about the outside deck railing so that people will not climb on it. Falling would be injurious.
Regarding cleanliness - Our cleaning crew does a consistently good job cleaning all toilets, bedding, floors, etc. We receive very few complaints. I won't guarantee that there will never be a cobweb in this cabin in the woods. Again, if you have complaints about the cabin I actively ask all guests to address them while they are in the cabin, not after if they would like a remedy. I am more than happy to address any complaints while guests are in our cabin.
Beautiful, well maintained property.
100% Satisfied!
Close by yet far away
Location
The Payette River area near Garden Valley is great for rafting, kayaking, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, ATV, or motorcycle riding. There are trails right out the door from the cabin. Also, kayaking, rafting, paddle boarding can be done right from the cabin.