Treasure Island Homestead on North Platte River!

Treasure Island Homestead on North Platte River!

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Looking NE
Approaching property, looking SE toward the North Platte River & Snowy Range
River Deck view, N. Platte River, upstream
Homestead on Upper North Platte River - Treasure Island section
WY-203 Turn-off, Plattoga Ranch. Kennaday Pk. aka Mt. Baldy background, 10,286'

Overview of Treasure Island Homestead on North Platte River!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Check out the area

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Saratoga, WY
  • AirportSaratoga, WY (SAA-Shively Field)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaratoga Swimming Pool and Hot Springs15 min drive
  • Popular LocationHobo Hot Pool16 min drive
  • Popular LocationVeterans Island Park17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

Upper North Bdrm

Upper South Bdrm

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Treasure Island Homestead on North Platte River!

The Treasure Island Homestead is relaxing riverfront farm house built in 1936, across from the Treasure Island public section of the Upper North Platte River. A sportsman's staging area, or a place to sip your wine/coffee and finish (or write) your novel! Take in the views sounds smells of the river wildlife trees mountains. More of an experience than a stay. Located in the Platte valley between historic Saratoga & Encampment/Riverside WY, with the the Snowy Range & Sierra Madre mountains of the Medicine Bow National Forest rising to the east & west. Elevation 6950'. (For longer stays or calendar conflicts contact Mgr.)

•1500 SqrFt, 3Bd, 1.5Ba, with 3-sided wrap-around deck, river deck, jacuzzi, gas fire pit, EV Level 2 & RV charger, swing, relics.
•Walk out the house in your hip waders and start your fishing day; Treasure Island section is ~2 mi x 2 channels = 4+ miles of river access, a Blue Ribbon freestone trout stream. Great for wade & drift boat fishing (raft, kayak, canoe); put-in / take-out at adjacent public boat launch.
•Or head up the nearby Snowy Range (WY-130) or Battle Pass (WY-70) scenic byways to hike/ATV/snowmobile these Medicine Bow National Forest mountains, 2 million+ acres & BLM.
•Trailers welcome; ideal staging area for snowmobilers, ATV, fisherman, hunters, horseback riders (2 acre grazing pasture), RV hook-ups (30A/15A receptacles), EV level 2 charger.
•Hikers, bikers, campers, backpackers, birders, photographers, cross-country skiers, snow shoeing, ice fishing, rock climbing.
•Original Kurz/Ridding homestead location on lower Cow Creek dating back to ~1889 with 4 log cabins.
•Steamboat Springs resort 116 miles.

•The entire house and property is for your use, full kitchen - plan to cook! Cabins are locked.

Saratoga: Historic Wolf Hotel built in 1893. Hobo Hot Springs; natural mineral pools visitors can swim and relax 24/7 free. Shively Field airport w/ 8,400 ft paved / lighted runway. Museum.
Encampment: Grand Encampment Museum.

•You are between Saratoga (10 mi north) and Riverside/Encampment (10 mi south) - several restaurants & bars at both. Grocery shop in Laramie or locally before you come to property!
•Must have car, 4WD recommended winter-April mud season.

•You are not in town, dirt access road can be rough in March, bugs, noisy cows grazing, distant gunshots.
•There is boat launch traffic during Jun-Jul prime time, especially weekends.
•Please respect local residents, private property rights (NO trespassing), city ordinances, speed limits, grazing animals (domestic & wild), river/fishing rules (see signage at boat ramp).
•House is on the prairie, flys & bugs will find their way inside (can use the handheld vacuums or zapper-swatter!).
•Member: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Snowy Range Snowmobile Club, Saratoga Chamber Commerce.

Property manager

Jeff, Mgr.
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Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only
Must be 11 or older. Please inquire with Owner.

Events

Events allowed
Small events. Inquire with Mgr.

Pets

No pets allowed
Service Animals yes. No Emotional Support Animals.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Step outside.
Guest Must Sign & READ Rental Agreement. $400 Security Deposit Required. NO Smoking, NO Pets, NO parties/events. Remove muddy/snowy shoes in mudroom.
Must be 28 Years of Age or Older to Book. No Infants. No Children under Age 11. Occupancy: 4 individuals max, 6 if two couples. No 'extra' guests.
Shower before jacuzzi/hot tub so is clean for next guest. Do not grab claw tub shower fixture for balance; use wall, grab bars, bath bench.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small events. Inquire with Mgr.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Saratoga

Located in Saratoga, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Saratoga Swimming Pool and Hot Springs and Silver Lake Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Platte River and Encampment River. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saratoga, WY

What's nearby

  • Encampment River - 7 min walk
  • Saratoga Swimming Pool and Hot Springs - 15 min drive
  • Hobo Hot Pool - 16 min drive
  • Veterans Island Park - 17 min drive
  • Snowy Range Ski Area - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Laramie, WY (LAR-Laramie Regional) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brush Creek Distillery - 18 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Casper WY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hard to beat
What a perfect place to stay while exploring more of our beloved North Platte River. The charm and captivating beauty of this place is enhanced by its history and obvious family sentiment. Remote without being too far out there. Nice drive to either town. Right next to a prime public access area to the North Platte River for fishing/launching. Great wildlife viewing, especially raptors. Jeff will not let you miss out on anything happening in the County! He's an attentive host. We will definitely visit again to see the place during a different season. Star-gazing was prime. Well-stocked with everything you need for meal prep and coffee in the morning. How generous to share a family heirloom like this with guests. Thank you Jeff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan A., Becker, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique peaceful western experience
Unique old farm house with relaxing setting and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Doug A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Charmer
Loved this property. Location was perfect. History is surrounding this charming homestead. Very special. Would love to stay again. The owner was awesome with any help that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Treasure Island Homestead
This vacation property is very well kept and supplied. It is a beautiful location. Extremely comfortable. Very relaxing location. We enjoyed the hummingbirds and other wildlife. Lots of extras including pre made hummingbird food and written instructions on most items.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
We loved sitting on the patio and watching the views! The hot tub was the best. Very nice host, easy to communicate.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff, Mgr.

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Mechanical engineer in parts sales, 16 yr old son, enjoy mountains & water (ocean, lakes, rivers). Grew up in MI, will retire in WY.

Why they chose this property

Stayed in these cabins as a kid in 1977, caught my first trout by accident and have been hooked ever since - pun intended. When you smell the cottonwood trees, take in the views, listen to the river, you'll understand.

What makes this property unique

•The property is a homestead from the late 1800's, an experience not a stay. Full kitchen, BBQ+Smoker, plan to cook!
•Modernized with mesh Wifi, internet TV, charging stations & outlets, EV Level 2 charger, 100% Dimmable LED bulbs.
•Views of the tree-lined river and 12,000' snow capped mountains east & west from your deck chair...
•This unpopulated, predominantly private valley still retains it's western quaintness - activities aside, a great place to come and just relax.
•4 Wilderness areas: Huston Park, Encampment River, Savage Run, Platte River

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