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Wood River Guest Penthouse Apartment

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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River Run Ski area, Gondola and lodge are just steps away....
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Living area
Abbey enjoying a summer day in the backyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, River Run Day Lodge
  • Place, Sun Valley Ski Resort
  • Place, Dollar Mountain
  • Airport, Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wood River Guest Penthouse Apartment

This original west Ketchum home/Penthouse apartment is perfect for one or two people and offers privacy and will welcome to home. It is a very comfortable space. The apartment has 13 foot ceilings. The Large bedroom suite has two closets and queen four poster bed as well as a queen futon as well as a desk and chair. Living room has a sofa bed, gas fireplace, 32' TV and HBO and music channels. New floors in the kitchen and bathroom..The large kitchen is bright and has everything needed to prepare your meals at home. Refrigerator has filtered water/ ice-maker. The large bathroom has tub/shower unit with glass doors, Washer/Dryer area, many shelves and drawers and outdoor closet for extra storage. The Penthouse apartment has two covered decks. It is situated among large trees for spectacular views in all directions, within hearing distance of Bigwood River and close river access. Beautiful and Quiet street, private and large fenced backyard with mature trees. 5 to 10 block Easy walking distance to all Ketchum amenities. It is a close ski to the River Run lifts and the bus stop is just around the corner Not appropriate for people who in unable to take staiirs . Two blocks from the Blaine County Trail System and Bike path.

This property has a large fenced backyard that offers unique privacy.

Rates based on double occupancy. Any extra guests are charged $25 per person and per night.

This comfortable space will welcome you home!!






Keywords: Private Drive, Quiet Street, Free Bus, Bike Path, Large Fenced Backyard, River Access
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No children allowed.
No Skis or Ski boots to be worn in the house or on the steps and my house is not to be used as a ski tuning shop.
Please leave the key on the dining table. If the key is taken a $150 will be taken from the $300 damage deposit.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ketchum

Located in Ketchum, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Hemingway Memorial and Ernest Hemingway Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include PK's Ski and Sports and Sawtooth Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Ketchum, ID

What's nearby

  • River Run Day Lodge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Roundhouse Express Gondola - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Wood Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sun Valley Pavilion - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Elkhorn Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maude's Coffee and Clothes - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grumpy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lefty's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Cabanita - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sawtooth Brewery Public House - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wood River Guest Penthouse Apartment pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Wood River Guest Penthouse Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wood River Guest Penthouse Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wood River Guest Penthouse Apartment located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Ketchum is within a 15-minute walk of Gail Severn Gallery and PK's Ski and Sports, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Gallery DeNovo are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary N., Denver, CO

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

Great value for ski vacation

Very nice location in Ketchum. Had everything we needed and my dog was quite happy there. Julie was very responsive and helpful during our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad M., Seattle

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

Great Stay with Easy Access to Skiing

We had an excellent time in Sun Valley, and Julie was a great host. The lodging is as described, very comfortable with a very functional kitchen. The only issue was there was no fresh snow, but we won't hold that against Julie! :-) Brad
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

Dog Friendly Sun Valley Apartment

Cozy Sun Valley apartment in a quite neighbor. Close to restaurants and skiing. Fireplace was great. Kitchen has what you need to prepare you meals. Julie is a very good host. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T., Reston, VA

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

Cozy and convenient!

What a great little find in the heart of Ketchum. Wonderfully private and quiet, yard for dog was a huge bonus. It is an upstairs flat so that’s relevant for anyone mobility constrained. It is a short drive to the free lot at the base of Sun Valley, or a flat walk for those more intrepid than we are. Easy walking distance to downtown too. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you, Julie!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanier A.

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

Expectations Exceeded

This home is ideal. The location, cleanliness and amenities lend themselves to a comfortable and private stay. The host, Julie, is a gem of a lady - helpful, accommodating, and kind. I was there for a snowboarding trip. Access to the mountain was convenient via the Mountain Ride stop or a short walk. Everything was as advertised, except that the description doesn’t quite capture all that is great about this property . . . highly recommended for small families, couples and singles.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

theodore P.

Significant areas for improvement

Owner unavailable for days around time of rental. Owner had noted she would be gone during my stay, however, she never responded to requests for the (alleged) property manager contact information, despite my email and text requests beginning three weeks prior to my stay and during my stay. On-line entry instructions were inadequate (e.g. instructions gave directions to unit, but, did not state that the unit would be open and the keys on the inside of the unit). I was not able to get into the unit for hours. Did not see a property manager during my stay. Property itself is adequate, spacious, albeit somewhat dated and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Shawna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

I didn't feel comfortable or safe.

My husband and I have used VRBO for many years and this time I decided to do a solo art trip. It brings me no joy to leave a review like this. #1. My fault - I forgot to notice that there's no air conditioning. This is an upstairs unit which faces the setting sun and fills with heat for many hours even with open windows for cross breezes. #2. The host, Julie, lives in the downstairs unit with her boyfriend and started off nice enough. However she quickly got into way too much personal information.. including that if I hear arguing or yelling during the night not too worry it'll be okay. She went on to explain that he stays in the upstairs unit when no one is renting it or if she gets tired of him downstairs with her. (Shortening this up quite a bit) ...I decided not to stay not even one night in case they started arguing and forgot I was upstairs. I just didn't feel comfortable or safe. When I texted her my two reasons for not staying she texted me back calling me a racist and had other choice things to say. I never said anything about her or her boyfriend, but she did describe him to be a 6'3" Jamaican man with dreadlocks. - I don't know what else to say other than I didn't get a good feeling from her or the entire situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Nice Place to Stay in Sun Valley

Julie had everything ready to go. Super convenient to Ketchum downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G., Tucson

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

Birthday stay

We came up to Ketchum to celebrate my birthday. Julie maintained exceptional contact with us before arrival and we had excellent instructions to her place. We brought our golden retriever and she welcomed him with open arms. Her guest apartment was very comfortable, neat, and clean. We had lovely views. The stay was also,utely wonderful in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R., Santa Rosa

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

Very comfortable place

Julie's place is very clean and centrally located. We will stay there the next time we are in Sun Vakkey
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Julie welcomed us to the property and it was a great walking location to the town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Perfect location

Ideal spot for stay in Sun Valley. Quiet neighborhood. Easy access to lifts and walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Carmen S.

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

Wonderful host

Julie is a wonderful host, went above and beyond to accommodate us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Great location.

This was an apartment on top of the property with a great view of the mountains. The location was very quiet and beautiful. This is a great place to stay if one has a dog as the owner has a huge fenced in back yard. There is also a walking path not too far away which was great. The owner , Julie, was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

A Gem in the Jewel Box that is Ketchum!

And no, we’re not just talking about the sweet golden retriever who resides on the property! This was everything we could have hoped for - warm, cozy, comfortable, and an easy 15 minute walk to both the slopes and Main Street (just far enough away from the town center that you can really see the stars shining bright). Julie couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating, even waiting up past 11pm to ensure we had no problems getting in upon arrival, and stocking us with fresh coffee and milk. Thanks for everything Julie!

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi B.

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

Julie was great! She and her dog Abbey were very welcoming of us and our dog Polly.

Location, location, location!! Could walk everywhere, downtown Ketchum, River Run resort and Big Wood River. Julie had everything ready for our arrival and she was very accommodating. The apartment was just right. Great size for two or a small family.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Just right!

Clean and today, great location and delightful hostess (and her dog). Julie’s place was just perfect for my ski trip. She went out of her way to make sure the accommodations were perfect in every way. A previous review talked about problems with dogs. My 75# bundle of 4-legged joy Mr Al came along on this trip. He and Julie’s dog got along just fine. It was easy to have him there and there were no other issues. Thanks Julie!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Great place to stay in Ketchum!

Clean, great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Natasha K.

Tidy one bedroom apartment with a nice enclosed yard located above a very difficult owners residence

Our stay which was pleasant at first turned into a nightmare because after the property owner claimed our dogs were barking one evening, which we apologized for and never left them unattended again, she became belligerent and accused us of all kinds of things like unlawfully downloading things from the internet, destroying her sub-floor and maliciously smashing her stone fireplace, none of which she could substantiate nor was she willing to come upstairs and point out exactly what damage she was accusing us of. We could not wait to get out of that place, left it in perfect condition and took pictures to prove it, so she could not claim otherwise. Renter Beware!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Great place to stay in Sun Valley

I had a fantastic time with my dog staying at Julie's penthouse! She was so nice and welcoming. The place was so clean and well kept. A short bike ride or drive to downtown Ketchum. It couldn't have been a better experience and we will definitely return! Tim
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

Charming flat in a nice enclave in town

Charming flat in a nice enclave in town. The owner, Julie, is wonderful and a great host. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jim C.

Comfortable and cozy

We thoroughly enjoyed a quiet, yet friendly stay at this small upstairs apartment, fully equipped, cozy with nice views and a lovely covered deck looking toward snow covered mountains. Our host was helpful and very accommodating. We’ll return on out next visit to Ketchum.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dash G.

Cute and comfortable apartment in a great location

Julie was really helpful and made our stay enjoyable. The apartment is really cozy and has everything you need, including great access to skiing, hiking and town. Abbey is a great dog playmate and we loved staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful location and great owner

Loved Julie's penthouse. Julie is terrific and was terrific with our dog Romeo. Great location close slopes and restaurants. We will be back. Thank you Julie and Abby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diane Harty S.

pleasant condo stay, charges for beyond 2

We enjoyed our stay there, it was in a very residential area, but close walk to town. It is upstairs apartment and very spacious, not newer fancy, but very comfortable. Only issue was it is not stated in the information that she charges $25 per night per person for anyone beyond 2. It fits 4-6 just fine, but charges for more. She is very pleasant with a nice golden retriever.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Julie Schrader

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Longtime Golden retriever lover and Somatherapist specializing in Massage and BioMat treatments and Quantum Detox treatments. We use only Premier Research Labs long history as caregiver and therapist to our elder and disabled community. Also an avid gardener, hiker and rock collector.

Why they chose this property

Ketchum/Sun Valley area is so very special, I could not imagine living anywhere else...This is a special property with an unusually large backyard and the Penthouse gets great views in all directions...Unique property, private

What makes this property unique

Year around spectacular beauty and endless activities..........This property is on a very beautiful and quiet street and only blocks from the main downtown was originally a horse property and commercial Frenchmans' Creek. It offers a unique perspective and vintage feel of old West Ketchum with a rugged ridge of the last pioneer cabins sits across the street.

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