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River Runner's Retreat

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A log cabin with a wooden porch, red Adirondack chairs, and a large window.
A rustic log cabin with a porch and steps leading to the entrance.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden log wall, a sofa, a chair, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A rustic cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a wooden staircase.
A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a desk, and a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
At the waterfront, this apartment accommodates 4 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It features 1 separate living room and 6 bicycles for your use. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, and motorboating nearby, while the patio offers a great outdoor space. The property is pet-friendly and provides views of the water. Explore attractions like Salmon City Hall and Salmon Public Library.

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Salmon River
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Salmon, ID
  • Place, Salmon Public Library
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Salmon River
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River Runner's Retreat

No cleaning fees or pet fees! Rustic riverside studio cabin on the Lemhi River. Cross our private railroad car bridge to find your own acre of river front only a 5 min. walk from downtown Salmon. Enjoy peace, quiet and unobstructed views of the Divide & Bitterroots. Cozy and comfortable, this one room lofted cabin is an ideal location to relax and enjoy nature. The kitchen is set up for cooking and books & board games are waiting for you.

The space
A stand alone log cabin nestled next to the Lemhi River. The full newly remodeled kitchen is open to the living room where you will find a futon bed, a separate couch and a reading chair and smart flat screen TV. There is also a remodeled bathroom on the main floor, with a spacious modern shoer. Up a steep set of stairs you will find the open lofted bedroom space with a queen bed, bedside tables, closet and tall chest of drawers. Fishing is allowed following state and county requirements. The unique railroad car bridge entrance provides a memorable feature to this little get away. Thanks to the adjacent farmland your views of the surrounding mountains are unobstructed from the porch and front of the cabin. Shade trees abound in the summer and your own private riverfront lawn behind the cabin is ideal for an al fresco dinner. Or stay on the upper lawn where there is a picnic table and charcoal grill ready for use.

Guest access
Once you cross the bridge, the cabin is to the right and the entire acre of land on that side of the drive is yours to enjoy. The bridge has a turn before entering and is only 8.5 feet wide, so unfortunately trailers and RV's/5th Wheels will not fit across the bridge. There are mowed lawns on two sides of the cabin and natural landscaping on the remaining space. You will have access to the entire private cabin during your stay. Friendly dogs are welcome to roam off leash while staying. We do have 2 dogs, a cat and some chickens (birds are fully fenced in) also free ranging on the property and who will happily welcome and visit with you during your stay.

Other things to note
Make sure to check out the local hiking and hot springs!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 999 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No trailers, 5th wheels, cabover campers, horse trailers, no livestock
No gatherings or unregistered guests at the cabin.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3534814
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Salmon

Located in Salmon, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lemhi County Historical Museum and Sacajawea Interpretive Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Salmon Valley Golf Course and Goldbug Hot Springs. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Salmon, ID

What's nearby

  • Salmon Public Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lemhi County Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salmon River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kid's Creek Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Highlander Beer - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Junkyard Bistro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Runner's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at River Runner's Retreat?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Runner's Retreat on Dec 10, 2026 start from $189, 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 River Runner's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Runner's Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Runner's Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Steele Memorial Medical Center, Lemhi County Historical Museum, and Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite. Salmon Public Library and Salmon City Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very clean. Lynn was a wonderful host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2026
Thank you so much! Hope to be able to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only stayed one night; wish we had more time at this lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2026
Thank you so much for staying! So glad that you enjoyed your time here, I hope that I can host you again sometime. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great place to stay, amazing views and a cozy cabin. There was a bottle of wine and cookies laid out for us which we enjoyed on the porch. If our plans allowed us to stay longer we absolutely would have.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2026
So happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cabin! I hope to be able to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All aspects of the cabin were great. Original cabin structure with recent updates made the stay really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! I didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2026
We loved hosting you! Hope that you can make it back to Salmon and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cabin with personal touches. Great location and the perfect little spot on the river. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
It was so lovely to host you. Hope to do so again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really want to leave a bad review just so I know it will be available again. It's just not possible. What a cozy cabin! Thank you for opening it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2026
Haha, thank you so much! So glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful!! Great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Was great get away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our first time staying in Salmon and we will be back. Lynn thought of everything. The property is immaculate and walking distance to downtown. If you want peace and tranquility, this is it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing place

It was a fantastic property and we were able to relax and enjoy the area. Lynn puts a personal touch to the property with how well it is stocked with extras that is not expected. We will definitely be telling our friends and family about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 24, 2025
So glad that you enjoyed your time at our little cabin! I hope to be able to host you again. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed my stay. Even though the property is close to town, the location and view from the property makes you feel like you are out in the countryside. That made the stay very pleasant. The cabin has a wonderful rustic feel. It has all the modern amenities. Lynn is extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful property, amazing cabin, and easily accessible! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rental we've ever had. Amazing place, property, and host. Just incredible. No better place to decompress after a long river trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2026
So happy to host you! Thank you so much for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here. We love it for so many reasons.Walkable to everything in town, setting by the river, covered front porch, visits from Homer the dog, and list goes on.We will be back in the Fall.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2026
We love hosting you! Thank you so much for staying with us.

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Tobey

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