Skip to main content
Entire home

West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street

Photo gallery for West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street

The lush backyard is a green oasis that transports you to the French countryside
The beautiful lawn and garden surround the house
2 cars can fit in the driveway, in addition to one in the heated garage
The back patio is a wonderful location to relax and dine under the stars
Enjoy the whistling green aspen trees and the bubbling fountain in the garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View in a map
Ketchum, ID
  • Place, Gail Severn Gallery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, River Run Day Lodge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sun Valley Ski Resort
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Apartment Master

1 Queen Bed

Apartment Pull-Out Sofa

1 Double Futon

Main House Cubby 1

1 Double Futon

Main House Cubby 2

1 Double Futon

Main House Master (Lower)

1 King Bed

Main House Master (Upper)

1 Queen Bed

Main House Twin Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Apartment Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main House Day Bath

Master Bath (Lower)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath (Upper)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street

Welcome to West Ketchum.

Our French chateau inspired cottage is close to everything and far from nothing.

Imagine being walking distance to downtown Ketchum yet peacefully removed from the bustle and noise of Main street...all in the same spot. 

Step inside our Sun Valley cottage to find sandstone floors, fine hardwood details and hand plastered walls throughout the custom handmade 2 structure property. 

The large backyard and garden are an oasis of foliage in the Summer and a stunning backdrop of snow covered aspen trees come Winter time. Bald mountain hovers directly behind the property. 

Every corner will surprise you with quality, detail, fit and finish. 

The large living room has two couches and contains an HDTV gathering area, wood fireplace and wet bar that allows everyone to spend time together and relax.

The Bose sound system pumps out rich musical backdrops while the dramatic above cabinetry lighting sets the mood for a sensational evening. 

Everyone stays in the mix with kitchen, dining and living room all connected and opening directly onto the expansive back patio and side BBQ and hot tub area. 

Whether enjoying the aroma of wild thyme over a glass of wine on the slate patio or a cool cocktail in the hot tub with snow falling, the seasons will delight you at our one of a kind home. 

Nothing else in Sun Valley is like it!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Living area
Steps to the Warm Springs Lift
Warm Springs
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
Steps to the Warm Springs Lift

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

default

Events

No events allowed

default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Prior approval required- Email Richard Please

default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 437417vb
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ketchum

Located in Ketchum, this holiday home is in the mountains. Hemingway Memorial and Ernest Hemingway Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sun Valley Center for the Arts and PK's Ski and Sports. Argyros Performing Arts Center and Sawtooth Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
View more Holiday homes in KetchumOpens in a new window
Map
Ketchum, ID

What's nearby

  • Gail Severn Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sun Valley Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sun Valley Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • River Run Day Lodge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sun Valley Ski Resort - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabanita - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪TNT Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sawtooth Brewery Public House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lefty's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street on 18 Aug 2026 start from £623, 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 West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Gail Severn Gallery and Gallery DeNovo. PK's Ski and Sports and Sun Valley Museum of History are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful stay! It was the perfect location. Very clean. Plenty of room for our family. Host was easy to communicate with and very helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
So glad you had a great time! Thank you again Ruth! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and garden in a French Country style. The home was immaculate, comfortable and well-stocked with everything we needed, including lawn chairs for the summer outdoor concert series in town.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Polly and family are wonderful people and were tremendous guests that we hope will come back again in the future! Thank you so much! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ketchum Jewel

The house was just perfect for our family of 8 and Richard Lomas is an excellent host! We walked everywhere, had room to hang out in the beautiful back yard, and enjoyed the well stocked kitchen! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you for coming to stay! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley A.

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

Great Place! Great Location!

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay over NYE. The house was well appointed, very comfortable, and a perfect location to town and to Baldy. Richard was also really helpful, easy to connect with and proactively made sure that our stay went well. Highly recommend staying here if it's available.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Riley and his family were phenomenal guests. Awesome communication and great care for our house -- they treated it like their own home. I hope they come back again! Thank you! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn B.

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

Beautiful yard

Great location, beautiful yard, easy check-in, responsive host, fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us Kristyn. It was a pleasure getting to interact with you and I'm so glad the weather allowed for your family to have a wonderful stay in Sun Valley! I hope we can host you again in the future! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Annual ski trip

Great location and well appointed, attractive residence in a great location for skiing and walking to town. Considerate helpful owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
David was great to communicate with and a pleasure to host. Thank you so much for coming and staying! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Perfect family vaca

The location is very ideal and perfect for a large group. The host was super responsive and accommodating. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thank you for coming to stay Alex!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MERRIE V.

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

Spring ski trip

Lovely stay in Ketchum. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen all in a convenient location! The host was very accommodating and responsive. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2023
Merrie and her family were tremendous guests! Thank you so much for coming to stay with us! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz Y.

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

Favorite Ketchum Rental

Perfect location. Cozy home w personal touches that doesn’t feel like a rental. Heated driveway a plus in the winter, along w garage & hot tub. Best views & light in West Ketchum.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Finn A.

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

Fantastic stay

We had an amazing time. The house was perfect. Well stocked. Tons of space. Great for our family. Host was remarkably responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again and recommend to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2024
Finn and family were awesome guests! Totally delightful to interact with and super respectful of our home. Thank you so much! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Fantastic Place to stay in Ketchum

This home is in a great location (easy walking distance to town and easy short drive to skiing), it's extremely well maintained, and the owner is very responsive. The kitchen is well appointed and the bed rooms are all comfortable and clean. It's also very warm and cozy for a winter stay. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words and great review of our home. We really appreciated you and your family coming to stay and hope to host you again in the future! --Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Perfect spot for a family gathering!

We had a great spring week here, with three generations gathered for a graduation. The house and apartment were perfect. Kitchen was well equipped, and we enjoyed the hot tub and made extensive use of the BBQ. The location was great - everything in Ketchum is easily walkable from here, and it’s easy to pick up the bike path. Amazing stay - highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2024
John and his family were a complete delight to host! They were exceptionally gentle on the house and even helped out with a fountain issue while they were there. Thank you so much and please come back! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SYDNEY S.

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

Family

Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you for coming to stay for your family birthday celebration! So glad you had a great time! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

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

Great Ketchum home!

Really does not get any better than the Rocking Horse home. Beautiful home, well equipped and great location. Richard our host was very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2022
Thank you for your kind words and taking such amazing care of our home Craig! You are top of our list to hopefully host again in the future! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

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

Fabulous home in Ketchum

Our family loved staying in your house. We loved the feeling of being in a French countryside home the location was ideal. We had plenty of room and loved all of the amenities. Our host was very attentive, and appreciated all of his help with anything that came up.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2024
Thank you for staying with us Marilyn! -Richard
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

Charming, well equipped house.

This was our second stay at this house. It is just lovely and super well-equipped. Owner is exceedingly responsive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for joining us again this year Bob - We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

February family fun

The property was lovely - decor French countryside in Ketchum, and great location-close to downtown. Easy and quick drive to River Run. Rooms cozy and beds comfortable. One thing about the futons in the cubbies - the futons are on the floor- not on a frame so not really a comfortable place to sleep unless you are a child. Kitchen was great well stocked. Enjoyed our stay very much and the property manager, Richard was fabulous. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2025
Thank you for the kind words and for coming to stay! Also, yes, I'm glad you mentioned the futons in the cubbies -- definitely really only meant for the kiddos. A great note for future guests. Thank you Christine! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

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

The best VRBO I’ve ever rented

The home in Ketchum had it all; incredibly well outfitted with the highest quality towels and linens on a par with a five star hotel. The home itself made you feel like you were in a Chateau in the French countryside. Walking distance to town and outdoor skating in a quaint neighborhood less than a mile to the lifts as well as the Sun Valley Lodge. Plenty of room to spread out, relax and enjoy meals and time together for our family of ten. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Danny and his family were sensational guests! Wonderful people who were a delight to interact with and a pleasure to host. I hope we are fortunate enough to have them come again! Thank you so much! -Richard
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Incredible property in the heart of Ketchum!

We loved the property with more than enough beds for our group of 9. Kids had their space and loved the hot tub! Double ovens made cooking big meals a breeze! Home and kitchen is extremely well appointed. Definitely will be staying here again!!! Loved the view and the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Amanda thank you so much for staying with us and taking such wonderful care of our home. Please come and stay again in the future! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Heaven in Sun Valley!

Loved my stay in this darling French cottage. Not only the home, but also the garden had an abundance of charm. All the necessary amenities were available and the owner was wonderful to work with and very accessible. Hope to stay here again sometime! Michelle
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words and also for being such wonderful guests! I truly hope you’ll come back and stay again in the future. Thank you Michelle -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Family Summer Vacation

Outstanding family home in a great location of west Ketchum. Beautiful yard and outdoor dining space. We stayed for over 2 weeks and the house had every supply/amenity that we required for an excellent vacation. We had a heat wave while at the house and it stayed quite cool and comfortable. Quick access into town either walking or on a bike. We hope to return!!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Loved hosting you guys and really hope we'll be able to again! Thank you! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Clean, comfortable and charming

This house is a perfect retreat in Ketchum and has everything you can possibly think of including a heated driveway so you dont have to shovel in the winter! The hot tub is a great place to end hour long skiing days and the beds are comfy. Richard is amazing to work with! I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks so much Sara! We loved having you and your family stay and really appreciate the kind words about the house. I hope you'll come back again! -Richard
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

French cottage

The property has a beautiful setting with a lovely comfortable interior. It was a bit smaller than anticipated. It sleeps 8 easily, but the other 3 beds are only good for very young children. There's a very nice walk right to the river which we really enjoyed.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for coming to stay with us Melanie. It was a pleasure to meet Caren also. Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

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

sun valley french cottage

Wonderful house plus garage apartment which was well suited for our family get together and offered a place for parents of 1 year old twins a quiet place for naps, etc. Owner was very responsive to communications and check in was easy with complete guest instructions. Very nicely furnished house and beautiful yard in a quiet neighborhood of Ketchum. It is a very short walk to public tennis/pickleball courts and downtown Ketchum is easily walkable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Russ and his family were a delight to host. Thank you so much for coming! -R
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Perfect French Country House in West Ketchum

I hesitate to express my full opinion about this property, because I don’t want to overdrive the demand for a place that I’d rather have all to myself. The grounds and the interiors of this property are ideal in every way for a summer getaway to Ketchum…our third consecutive summer and third property here over those years, and this one was the clear best of the lot. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
David and his family were simply tremendous in every possible way. We really hope we are lucky enough to host them again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Richard Lomas

Host profile image

Originally purchased in 1997, our family continues to enjoy visiting the Wood River Valley for holidays, get together, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and more. We're very excited to be able to share our wonderfully unique home with visitors!

Why they chose this property

Our family has been visiting Sun Valley since the 1960's as there's just nothing else like it. The combination of small town charm along with world class amenities and superb skiing make Ketchum & Sun Valley unbeatable!

In terms of our property in particular...Simply put, there's nothing else like our house in the Ketchum area. It's a made by hand French styled chateau/cottage with tremendous craftsmanship throughout. Beautiful natural woods & stones adorn the inside and out.

What makes this property unique

Being so close to town as well as having 2 structures on the property allows all visitors to enjoy time together as well as maintaining multiple daily itineraries. People can walk to and from town and the adjacent outdoor activities all throughout the day as they see fit.

Additionally, our home in particular is unique with its French inspiration and superb level of hand craftsmanship.

West Ketchum truly is the best of both worlds. We have full outdoor enjoyment areas yet are walking distance to Main Street. It's a real treat!

Languages:

English

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Go further with the Vrbo app

  • Easily message your host
  • Access, share and manage your trip
  • Earn OneKeyCash on holiday rentals
Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app
QR code to download the app