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Exterior
Living area
master
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 344200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 34)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Kid loft with firepole

4 Double Beds

Master

1 King Bed

The Loft / lounge

+2
2 Queen Sofa Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Red Barn Retreat in the Heart of Bloomington

Instagram: @red.barn.of.bear.lake
You will fall in love with this charming red barn the moment you see it! Nestled in beautiful, serene Bloomington, Idaho, it is the perfect way to get away for a break in the country. You will enjoy country living at its finest, even in a barn, because this is not just any barn. It is luxurious, comfortable and fun! Built in 2021 with the finest craftsmanship and incredible attention to detail, this barn is the perfect retreat for you and your family or friends. It is packed with amenities to make your stay both comfortable and memorable!

This home is built for comfort and entertainment for your family or group, as well. As you walk through the kitchen, you will find a large family/gathering room with a beautiful fireplace and a large, flat screen TV, surrounded by several comfortable couches and chairs. Upstairs, you will find a ping pong table and a clever loft with a fun “fireman pole” for the little kids. Outside, you will find a beautiful hot tub, covered patio, fire pit, huge lawn, and lighted sports court for basketball or pickleball. There is even a wi-fi audio, surround sound system throughout the home and outside, as well, so you can have your favorite music playing while you are enjoying the company of your family and friends.

Sleeping arrangements are both comfortable and plentiful in the Red Barn Retreat. There is a beautiful master suite with a duel spray tile shower and walk-in closet. Surrounding the family/gathering room are four more spacious bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed and closet. There are two main bathrooms in the family/gathering area, as well. Upstairs, you will find two additional bathrooms. For sleeping arrangements upstairs, there are four beautifully crafted, custom-built bunk beds with enough space to sleep twelve people in bunks. There are also two queen sofa sleepers in the upstairs, for an additional four people. The "fireman loft" is a favorite with the little ones with sleeping arrangements for 8 or more. In all, the home has beds for 34.

If you are looking for a great place to get away to the country or host a fun get-together with your family or friends, you have come to the right place!!! If you are hoping to spend some time at the beaches of Bear Lake, you are only a ten-minute drive from North Beach, and you will be able to escape the crowds of the beach-goers when you return. If you prefer the peace of the mountains, you will be able to go up to Bloomington Lakes or Paris Ice caves in minutes, as well. Bloomington is a beautiful place, and the Red Barn Retreat is a wonderful place to enjoy it!


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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to a family member with severe allergies, there are absolutely no pets allowed in the home for any reason.
no smoking, vaping or drug use of any kind allowed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

St. Charles

Located in St. Charles, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. National Oregon/California Trail Center and Pickleville Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Montpelier Golf Course and Bear Lake West Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bloomington, ID

What's nearby

  • The Jailhouse - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Mud Lake - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Bear Lake West Golf Course - 20 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Bear Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Bear Lake Marina - 22 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Cave Drive In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paris Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Gastro Garage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bear Cave - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Barn Retreat in the Heart of Bloomington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Barn Retreat in the Heart of Bloomington ?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Barn Retreat in the Heart of Bloomington on May 11, 2026 start from $749, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Barn Retreat in the Heart of Bloomington ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Barn Retreat in the Heart of Bloomington ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Barn Retreat in the Heart of Bloomington located?

This family-friendly St. Charles vacation home is located on a river, 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from The Jailhouse, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Lincoln Park. American War Mothers Memorial Park and Montpelier City Hall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

4th of July stay

It’s our 2nd time staying here and we love it Close to No Beach. It is a wonderful place to stay for a family. We had 18 in our group and there was lots of extra room, clean, big kitchen and yard with lots to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third stay. Beautiful accommodations for large group! Very clean and lots of fun amenities. No hesitation at all in recommending!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for. Clean, comfortable and a quiet neighborhood. There was plenty for us to enjoy at the house and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

k. l.

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

Perfect for a big family

It was clean and bigger than the pictures. great quiet location with great outdoor space. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

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

A Wonderful Reunion

Voted by the grandkids as the best stay since the inaugural reunion 12 years ago.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janae S.

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

Amazing

This house and location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha T.

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

Fun Stay for the Whole Family

Spent three days at the barn and it was such a fun time! Everything was clean and it was stocked with everything you would need. Easy access to the North Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Amazing-Fun Property

Absolutely perfect home. We had a wonderful time at the home/property. Family and friends stayed for the annual Softball Tournament in Montpelier Idaho - Great location and large/spacious property -
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Excellent Family Time

This was our second stay at the property. It was great! Very clean, comfortable and enough space for everyone to spread out or be as close as they would like. The outside basketball court, yard games and amenities were fun and enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Family Bear lake Trip

A Great place for large families! Plenty of room for our family 25. The kids loved the big yard. The hot tub, pickleball court, and ping pong table were a big hit. Leah was great to work with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daphne C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place

We needed more instruction on the hot tub and they really need to take care of the earwigs problem
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Beautiful Property

This is a beautiful home! Well furnished and spotless. No hesitation in recommending to others. Close proximity to North Beach and Bloomington Canyon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

4th of July week at Bear Lake

Our family has stayed in a lot of rentals and this is by far the best house and location we have ever stayed in! Beautiful home and amenities and stocked so well. So many fun things to do as a family. Close to the north shore for boating and beach time. We will be staying here again‼️‼️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Amazing Property!!!

This is an AWESOME place to stay!!! We were in town for a reunion and were sad we couldn't spend more time at this home. But when we were there we had a great time!!!! Very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie R.

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

Fabulous!!

We had a great time, and Leah was great to work with and answer any questions on a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at the Red Barn! We had 3 families staying here with plenty of room. We had our family reunion and this was a great gathering spot for dinners. It was nice to have indoor and outdoor siting for dinners and the yard and basketball court keep the kids entertained. The fireman’s pole was a hit with the young kids. Plenty of parking space for trucks and trailers and nice that it was so close to Bloomington canyon for RZR riding!Leah was great at communicating and made our stay great! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Amazing!

The property was beautiful, clean and amazing. The host was so helpful. She went above and beyond when we had a child need some medication and the nearby stores were closed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

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

Beautiful Property

We had our annual family reunion at this property. There was plenty of room and lots of things to do (pickleball, basketball, yard games, sitting on the back porch, board games, hot tub, fire pit, etc. Only about 15 minutes from the north shore of Bear Lake. It was a lovely trip. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

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

Girls Camp

We stayed at the barn with our church group. The setup was perfect and clean. The kitchen had everything that we needed. The beds are comfy and the location is excellent. Bloomington Canyon is a beautiful drive. However, the trailhead to the Lake is closed until July.This is the place to be to avoid all the crowds at Bear Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandace K.

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

Fantastic Venue for a Family Reunion

The Red Barn was the perfect place for our family reunion. We loved the quiet location near Bear Lake. It was spacious (inside and out), clean, well stocked, and had great amenities for our event. The kids and teenagers loved playing volleyball, pickleball, and basketball. There was also plenty of parking. Leah was great and very helpful. Would love to stay at this location again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Family Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The Red barn is so cute and well taken care of. Plenty of room and beds for everyone. The kids loved the open space to run around outside and the giant fire pit. Room for everyone to sit around and chat, great big kitchen and lots of bathrooms. The listing says no AC so we were hesitant but pleasantly surprised when we got there to see they have AC. We would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great place!

Only thing would be more or bigger garbage receptacles. Also several of us almost fell (one did) off of the back porch on to the grass area. Might want to paint the edge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Great gathering place!

We have family members with houses in Bloomington, but there isn't enough room to sleep everyone, so we rented the Barn for the second time. It's so big and comfortable. It has enough space for the 40+ of us to gather (we didn't all sleep there) for meals and activities. We loved the hot tub, basketball court and pickleball court. When there was a strange message on the hot tub, Leah texted immediately and I was able to take care of it. Love the two fridges so the three families staying there could divide their stuff up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Excellent family retreat

We had a wonderful time at the Red Barn. It was clean and functional. The yard, pickle ball court, basketball court and hot tub were a hit with our family. It’s also close to other activities in the area. Our only complaint was we did get caught off guard with the limited number of plates for our meals, which required that we use paper plates. Also, we were only given three laundry pods for five days. Other than those small issues, it’s a fabulous place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Bear Lake without the crowds

Used all the property especially the green space, pickle ball, volley ball, and corn hole.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Leah Nielsen

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I was born and raised a rancher's daughter here in Bloomington, although life has taken me other places, this has always been home. As a family, we love to come back and spend time where we worked and played together.

Why they chose this property

It has always been a dream of ours to come back to Bloomington to a place of our own, for our children and grandchildren to get to know our roots.

What makes this property unique

As a custom home builder, my husband spared no expense in building this beautiful home for our family. He paid every attention to detail, using many years of experience and talents to make it a unique place. After completing the project in the summer of 2021, we are excited to now share it with others.

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