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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2, main floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3, main floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4, downstairs
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5, downstairs
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 1, Primary, main floor
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Hall Bathroom, main floor
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Primary Bathroom, main floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of towels in the washing machine. It takes the cleaners longer to do the laundry than it does to clean the whole house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
McCall
Located in McCall, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Central Idaho Historical Museum and Old General Store & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Manchester Ice & Event Center and Mountain Monet. Travelling with kids? Consider McPaws Thrift Store and Activity Barn. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

McCall, ID
What's nearby
- Riverfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Payette Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Manchester Ice & Event Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- The Cove Spa - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- McPaws Thrift Store - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McCall Brewing Company - 6 min drive
- Maverik Adventures First Stop - 6 min drive
- Lardo Grill & Saloon - 4 min drive
- Alpine Pantry and Provisions - 5 min drive
- Pueblo Lindo - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brad K.
9 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Brad K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anita E.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anita E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert A.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim K.
12 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
McCall Getaway
Jim K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darby T.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem of a Property with a Gorgeous View of the River!




Darby T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katy R.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristi C.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay!
Kristi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
TONY F.
8 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
TONY F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura G.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Laura G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynn D.
5 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Wonderland
Lynn D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia K.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House Review
Patricia K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jessica F.
15 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Jessica F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denice F.
2 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
Denice F.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JuLie B.
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling Reunion
JuLie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rawlen R.
24 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing River Retreat
Rawlen R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Dennis C.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Dennis C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Gathering
Chris C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Robin P.
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful River property
Robin P.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula E.
7 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini McCall Vacation
Paula E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert F.
29 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
McCall - Thanksgiving
Robert F.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kalyn T.
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Kalyn T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carmen V.
20 Jul 2018
Wonderful McCall Vacation Property!
Carmen V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather H.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay for Wedding
Heather H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darcy W.
1 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home
Darcy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Ken and Valerie Swink
Ken and Valerie- We've been married 37 years, with 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. Valerie is a jewelry and tile designer from San Diego and Ken, her husband and business partner, is from Burbank. We reside in the North Diego area. Now retired, we have time to manage this vacation rental on our own after having not-so-good experiences using property managers in the past. We like to rent homes through Vrbo when we travel, so we know what it's like, and what good service and comfort is. Guests have told us the kitchen is the best equipped they've ever seen, even over their own home's. That was the goal.
Why they chose this property
McCall is a magical place. It hit us like a thunderbolt in 1994 when we first drove into town. Not that we had planned to buy a second home, it's just that we HAD to once we felt this place. Over 27 years later, it's still heaven to us. The lake, the trees, nature, and the locals - all enchanting. If we weren't such weather wimps, we'd probably live in McCall year-round, but Southern California and the ocean makes a great combination with magical McCall.
We found this house on a beautiful spot in Rio Vista overlooking the Payette River. The original house was built by Corey Engen, the Olympic downhill medalist who was part of the group that started Brundage Mountain Ski area. He also developed the Rio Vista neighborhood and kept this lot for himself. A bit dated when we bought it, we loved it regardless, and family vacations were blissful.
Until the great fire.
An electrical fire started when we weren't there. After the initial shock and tears, the loss turned out to be a blessing. We were able to completely rebuild, redesigning the floor plan and adding on a luxurious master suite. It's so much more beautiful now. The forest around it didn't burn - we were so lucky. We put in a circular driveway and lots of custom features. Valerie used bronze tile from our art tile line in her floor and wall designs. We love the Craftsman style, using fine touches like quarter-sawn oak cabinets, Arts and Crafts lighting, and warm wall colors. Big log homes have their charms, but this has a special quality to it that feels cozy, warm, refined, and peaceful to us.
We found this house on a beautiful spot in Rio Vista overlooking the Payette River. The original house was built by Corey Engen, the Olympic downhill medalist who was part of the group that started Brundage Mountain Ski area. He also developed the Rio Vista neighborhood and kept this lot for himself. A bit dated when we bought it, we loved it regardless, and family vacations were blissful.
Until the great fire.
An electrical fire started when we weren't there. After the initial shock and tears, the loss turned out to be a blessing. We were able to completely rebuild, redesigning the floor plan and adding on a luxurious master suite. It's so much more beautiful now. The forest around it didn't burn - we were so lucky. We put in a circular driveway and lots of custom features. Valerie used bronze tile from our art tile line in her floor and wall designs. We love the Craftsman style, using fine touches like quarter-sawn oak cabinets, Arts and Crafts lighting, and warm wall colors. Big log homes have their charms, but this has a special quality to it that feels cozy, warm, refined, and peaceful to us.
What makes this property unique
Being outdoors in the forest is so wonderful that we made part of the deck covered so we could go outside whatever the weather. Especially when it rains - we love to go out and watch the early summer downpours. We also wanted a protected outdoor eating area with a gas barbecue. Two steps down is a wide deck with neither roof nor high railings to block the view. We line up the chairs, feet on the rail, and toast our blessed life. One more tip: Morning coffee out there in a warm jacket is heavenly.
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