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Refined Living Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery and Amazing Wildlife

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A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a small front yard.
A wooden deck with a bench, a small table, and a sofa.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.
A river winding through a valley with dense forests on either side.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Payette River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Garden Valley, ID
  • Place, Payette River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Valley Golf Course
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Terrace Lakes Resort Golf Course
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Refined Living Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery and Amazing Wildlife

Welcome to our refreshing getaway on the Payette River in beautiful Garden Valley only 1 hr from Boise! Our new, tastefully furnished cabin is an ideal couple's retreat, girls'/guys' weekend or family getaway from the city. Explore the area or stay in and watch the snow fall, cozied up by the fire with some coffee and a good book!

Elk and deer visit regularly
Great access to several hot springs and world class rafting
A scenic nature trail along the river and 9 private stocked ponds to fish!

The Space
Completed in 2022, this modern 3 BR/2 BA cabin has a split master floor plan with a large open common area and all the amenities to relax and make lifelong memories. Highlights include the wood burning stove set into a custom river rock and stone fireplace, an 8' long live edge white oak dining table handmade by your host, tongue and groove pine natural finish ceilings, and stunning images of the surrounding landscape by local photographers.

Guest access
You will have access to the entire home. This includes the laundry room, pantry, and garage. We have tried to label and set aside our personal things as much as possible, but we do split our time between Boise and Garden Valley, so we ask that you please ask if there is something accessible that you are unsure whether it is for private or public use.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Only registered guests on the reservation are allowed to spend the night. Guests will be charged if more guests are discovered.
Please read the Welcome Book upon arrival. Guests will be charged for cleaning and repairs stemming from House Rules violations.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2993317vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Garden Valley

Located in Garden Valley, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Garden Valley Golf Course and Terrace Lakes Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Payette River and Weilmunster Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Garden Valley, ID

What's nearby

  • Payette River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Weilmunster Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Garden Valley Golf Course - 27 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Terrace Lakes Resort Golf Course - 31 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Kirkhams Hot Springs - 42 min drive - 55.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Longhorn Restaurant & Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mud Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tante Emma - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tante Emma - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bill's Coffee and Bistro - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Refined Living Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery and Amazing Wildlife pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Payette River cabin, 1 hr to Boise?

As of 12 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Payette River cabin, 1 hr to Boise on 31 Jul 2026 start from £291, 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 at Refined Living Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery and Amazing Wildlife?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Refined Living Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery and Amazing Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refined Living Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery and Amazing Wildlife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refined Living Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery and Amazing Wildlife located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Payette River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Garden Valley District Library and Weilmunster Park. Starlight Mountain Theatre and Garden Valley Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was LOVELY and the setting was just gorgeous. I sat on the porch daily, in awe of the scenery. The community is quiet, the nights were peaceful, the walks were beautiful. It was exactly the stay we were seeking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisandro G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it . Buitiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Clean, unscented, cozy, very comfortable, fit our needs perfectly. Really enjoyed our stay; wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communicative host with complet3 directions and suggestions on things to do
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

Great place

We only crashed the night here, but it was clean, comfortable & a great night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Clean and stocked great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was exactly what we needed for a quick weekend in Garden Valley to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. The location, space, cleanliness and views were awesome. We will certainly be returning here when coming to visit my parents in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Week getaway

Relaxing, quiet, stay…
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Escape from the Texas Heat

The cabin was very clean and comfy with beautiful natural surroundings and views. It was a perfect central location for our day trips and adventures (hiking, fly fishing, white water rafting...). We would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo A.

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

Beautiful Scenery

The stay was great, beds and linen were comfy . Loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siva L.

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

Perfect little getaway!

We came up for a quick girls trip and as soon as we walked in the house, it felt like home. The decor and design is so unique! The location and views are an added bonus. We even were visited by a family of deer! We weren’t there long enough, so I’ll definitely be back for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

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

Nice, relaxing trip

We met friends in Garden Valley for a relaxing getaway. The hosts provided a beautiful home that was very clean. I loved the decor and the floor plan and we enjoyed sitting on the front porch each evening. We would stay again if we are ever back in Garden Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

willie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place! Watched California quail feed in the yard, turkeys feeding and roosting in the large pine out back, Swainson's hawk hunting in the flats, and mule deer feeding out front EARLY one morning. Travis was responsive, helpful, and accomodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for booking our cabin! We're so glad you got to see the wildlife. Isn't it gorgeous? We'd love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Refreshing Getaway

Everything from booking to checking out was simple and easy. The owners are great and correspond quickly and the place was clean and exactly as as described in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice! Beautiful, clean home. Comfortable and relaxing! Great patio and porch to help you relax. Close to a great park with walking trail in Crouch and the Starlight Mountain Theater. Owner is very responsive and nice. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again
Mama and baby deer from the back patio
Front porch
Front porch
Bunk beds for the win
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Fantastic getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in South Fork Landing. The layout and interior decor are charming and comfortable. We enjoyed seeing and hearing the wildlife, including deer, songbirds, and even turkeys calling from the woods. We're so glad we brought our bicycles to ride through the neighborhood and along the scenic trails. We'll definitely be spending more time in South Fork Landing, Garden Valley, and Crouch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delma G.

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

Honeymoon

We stayed here for our honeymoon. It was beautiful and very clean. It snowed a lot but it was so wonderful to sit and watch the snow fall with a warm fire going. Saw Elk and a golden Eagle. The owners Travis/Ashley were great to work with. Easy to find and get too. Will definitely do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

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

Idyllic Mountain Retreat

How fitting that while my immortal avatar in the 2004 strategy classic Rome: Total War (the venerable Nicholanus Garcianus) was directing a hasty retreat across the Gallic countryside into the safety of the Alpine mountains (swarms of Gaulish troops hot in his heels), I likewise should find comfort and security in this Idahoan mountain countryside retreat. The views were scenic, the property properly manicured, and the dinner fare more than fair. My wife and I enjoyed our stay, and plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little get-a-way into the mountains

We had a lovely time in this little get-a-way place. The views were wonderful and the home was just what we wanted as in a VRBO rental. The area is a new build location so there is some construction going on around, but was very quite on the weekends and evenings. We did have rewash all the dishes and silverware as we noticed many of them still had some grease on them from the last guest. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and had some great memories captured as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Lovely home away from home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay in this pretty, clean and quiet 3 bedroom home located just ten minutes from our goddaughters wedding held in nearby Crouch at Sixty Chapel. The king bed was comfy and since we ended up not having any of our adult kids stay with us, we loved having the use of both beautiful bathrooms to get ready for the wedding. The views from the front porch with our morning coffee were even more fun when a huge flock of turkeys cruised by! Didn't use the kitchen or laundry since our trip was so quick so I cannot elaborate except to say the fridge was clean and ready for our few groceries. We would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Clean and welcoming

Clean, pleasant house. Sofa and chairs in the living room are not very comfortable for relaxing. No other furnishings in the bunk room means an adult in the room must use a chair for placing anything next to bed. No luggage rack in this room, however, it is understandable because it is meant for children. The cleanliness was very appreciated as well as the of ease of use of the home.Much appreciated having hangers available for clothes No window coverings on the front windows was a bit uncomfortable, even light curtains would be nice. A pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buffy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is very clean and inviting. It is in a quiet neighborhood, so if you are expecting a stay in the woods with privacy, look elsewhere. The neighborhood has a strict 15MPH speed limit, so it is great for children and for walking the dirt roads in the neighborhood. The home has no homes out the back patio, so you can see deer and prairie dogs in your backyard. The neighbors are very close, however at the time of this review, there is a vacant lot on the other side of the house. The home is within walking distance to the South Fork Salmon River. And it is a quick drive the the one and only grocery in Crouch. Travis and Ashley were quick to communicate back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette O.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Travis & Ashley

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We put down roots in Idaho a few years ago with our 3 growing girls. Travis owns a restoration company, while Ashley leads the Collective homeschool co-op. We love living in Boise's Northend between the Esther Simplot Whitewater Park and the Ridge to Rivers trail system. Some of our favorite things include traveling, rock climbing, skiing, fly fishing, soccer/football, good books and delicious food!

Why they chose this property

Our cabin in Garden Valley is only an hour away, providing year-round access to the mountains! It's our pleasure to share our second home with you when we are in Boise or exploring new areas ourselves. Herds of elk, migrating birds, local hot springs, world class rafting and fishing, and a wood-burning stove await!

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