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Smiths Ferry Cabin by Cabarton & Snowmobile Trails

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Living area
Living area
Pellet Stove
Living area
Piano

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Smiths Ferry, ID
  • Place, Chapel in the Pines
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cascade State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarack Ski Resort
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Smiths Ferry Cabin by Cabarton & Snowmobile Trails

This beautiful, modern cabin is located near Cascade, in Smith`s Ferry, just an hour north of Boise and just across the Payette River (east) from the historic Cougar Mountain Lodge Restaurant. Also nearby is the Cougar Mountain snowmobile parking lot. It`s about a mile walk to the Payette River and the popular Cabarton rafting take out point.

20 minutes north, the town of Cascade features magnificent Lake Cascade, Payette National Forest, the Middle Fork of the Payette River, boutique shops,

The entire home and property are available for guest use, with the exception of a locked closet.

This amazing cabin is located in Smiths Ferry on the gently sloping hills behind (east) of Cougar Mountain Lodge Restaurant. Miles of recreation trails, snowpark and the Payette River out the front door. Amazing forest and valley views.

A vehicle is recommended.
Snow Months:

During adverse weather months (not always, but generally December-March/April- review the forecast), it is required that all guests be prepared for the conditions. Four-wheel drive, tire chains and winter tires are required. The road leading to the cabin is private and maintained by a private contractor. If a guest`s vehicle becomes stuck, it will be the guests` responsibility to find a local tow company to extract their vehicle(s). We recommend Brown`s Towing. If damage is done to the road by guests, and especially due to guests getting stuck, it will be the responsibility of the guest to repair the road.
Thank you for considering Timber Vacation Rentals for your getaway! Please take a moment to review our policies:

🐶Pets: This home only allows SMALL dogs. All pets require pre-approval. If you would like to bring a pet, please message us prior to booking with your pet`s breed, age, and weight. A $75 fee per pet is required and must be paid prior to arrival. A refundable pet deposit may also apply per pet (in addition to the $75 fee), based on factors such as age, weight, breed, shedding, and sex. If approval is granted but the required fees and/or deposits are not paid before arrival, the pet will be considered unauthorized. Evidence of an unauthorized pet on the property (inside or outside) at any time during your stay will result in a $500 penalty per pet. Guests with unauthorized pets may be required to vacate immediately without refund. Any pet-related damage will incur additional charges, whether the pet was approved or not.

📄Guest Contract: A rental agreement will be sent after booking and must be completed prior to arrival.

👥Capacity: Guests must adhere to the agreed-upon occupancy listed on the reservation.

🚫Events/Parties: Events and parties are not permitted.

🕰️Check-in/Check-out: Check-in begins at 4:00 pm, and check-out is by 10:00 am. Early check-in or late check-out requires prior approval and may incur a $25 per hour fee.

❌Cancellation: Reservations are subject to the cancellation policy agreed to at the time of booking. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unforeseen events that may impact your travel plans.

💥Damage: Guests are responsible for any damage that occurs during their stay and must report it to management immediately.

🔇Courtesy: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am and be respectful of neighboring properties.

🛋️Home Furnishings: Please do not rearrange furniture or games. Any damage or missing items found after departure may incur additional charges.

🔧Amenities: Management will make reasonable efforts to repair or restore any in-home amenities that become inoperable during your stay due to unforeseen circumstances. Repair times may vary depending on the availability of parts and service providers.

🚭Smoking/Fireworks: Smoking, vaping, and fireworks are prohibited anywhere on the property. Evidence of smoking, vaping, or fireworks will result in an automatic $500 charge, plus any additional costs for damages.

🔥BBQs & Fire Pits: Not all homes include BBQs and/or fire pits. Where provided, these are considered seasonal amenities and may not be available during the winter months due to weather conditions. Guests must follow all fire safety guidelines and are responsible for any damage caused by misuse.

🌱Lawn Care, Snow Removal, & Pest Control: To help keep the property well maintained, lawn care, pest control, snow removal, or other routine exterior maintenance may be performed during your stay. Service technicians may briefly access the exterior of the property as needed. We appreciate your understanding as these services help keep the property safe, clean, and enjoyable.

🅿️Camper/RV Parking: RV parking requires prior authorization and is subject to a $25 nightly fee.

🛣️Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs): Operation of OHVs is not permitted on the property. Street-legal vehicles may be operated on public roads where permitted.

🛜Wi-Fi: Many of our cabins are located in rural areas where internet service may occasionally be slow or intermittent. While management makes every effort to ensure Wi-Fi is operational, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or high-speed internet service and do not provide refunds for Wi-Fi or internet-related issues.

⛰️Mountain Environment: Management is not responsible for conditions beyond our control, including but not limited to wildfires, smoke, algae blooms, changing lake levels, weather, lack or abundance of snow, rain, mud, ice, power outages, or seasonal conditions. Likewise, while we take reasonable measures to minimize wildlife and pest activity, we cannot guarantee the absence of insects or animals, including mosquitoes, ants, spiders, bats, bears, deer, mice, mountain lions, bobcats, or other wildlife. No refunds will be issued for these naturally occurring conditions.

Failure to comply with these policies may result in immediate eviction without refund.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Thank you for considering Timber Vacation Rentals for your getaway! Please take a moment to review our policies:

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1885073vb
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
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

Cascade

Located in Cascade, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Cascade 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 Lake Cascade State Park and Payette River. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Smiths Ferry, ID

What's nearby

  • Chapel in the Pines - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kelly's Whitewater Park - 26 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Lake Cascade State Park - 29 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Cascade Golf Course - 30 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Tamarack Ski Resort - 54 min drive - 84.9 km

Getting around

  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cougar Mountain Lodge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smiths Ferry Cabin by Cabarton & Snowmobile Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smiths Ferry Cabin by Cabarton & Snowmobile Trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smiths Ferry Cabin by Cabarton & Snowmobile Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smiths Ferry Cabin by Cabarton & Snowmobile Trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smiths Ferry Cabin by Cabarton & Snowmobile Trails located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chapel in the Pines and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Payette River. Kelly's Whitewater Park and Armstrong Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for my family. Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Great communication with the host. Very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very happy to please us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great Place

Thank you for wonderful home that we where allowed to enjoy for the weekend !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

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

Great weekend getaway

Perfect distance from Boise, yet far enough away. Lovely location for a couple or family. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laron C.

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

Great place

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and spacious home! It’s very clean however there were some small flying moths that were glad we had an indoor bug zapper for. The kitchen is expansive and pretty well stocked and this was nice for our meals in.It would have been nice to access the thermostat adjustment for ourselves rather than to have what appeared to be on a timer.It’d also be nice to have instructions on using the DVD player in the living room :)All in all a great place that we’d consider staying at again. We stayed for a full week during thanksgiving.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Nice & quiet hideout!!

This property is very clean and spacious. It is secluded and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John E.

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

Mountain Getaway

The property was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart S.

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

Nice, Quiet, and Peaceful!

If you want a place far enough away to enjoy wildlife, solitude, stars, and lots of trees but still have all the comforts of home, this is the place for you. We're really considering staying there again next summer!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara M.

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

Great

Great house for a big group
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We enjoyed hosting you and appreciate your kind review. We look forward to the time when we can work again with you in the future. Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Great retreat!

Loved the house! Lots of space and very clean! Needed to get ahold of management and they were very quick and friendly! Will continue to stay here every year!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena C.

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

So relaxing

Wonderful quite location. Each of my needlepoint friends found just the right spot to stitch. One improvment, leave instructions on how to run the TV, turntable and other electronic equipment. Our group will be back nexy year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Challen L.

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

Good time

Property is as described. Just a heads up, it’s a one way road, at least during the winter months and pretty steep. I wouldn’t recommend pulling a trailer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber V.

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

Nice place to get away to

The house is very nice and would be great for multiple guests. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom and the living areas are spacious. Very nice kitchen as well. We stayed in July and unfortunately the outdoor spaces were completely unusable due to being overrun by pests. We were looking forward to using the fire pit, but couldn't because the entire patio was covered in ants. The front patio with the grill was covered in mouse/rat droppings. The house was generally clean where it mattered, but it was extremely dusty and there were some webs. The carpet could also use a good cleaning. There was no TV, but you can do streaming or watch movies. Lots of games to choose from.Overall a great place, but the outdoor spaces need attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
We’re glad you enjoyed the home’s layout, kitchen, and amenities. Regarding the outdoor spaces: we do have regular pest control in place, but in a mountain setting like this, occasional ants or rodents around exterior areas can occur, especially in the summer. Had we been made aware during your stay, we would have sent someone right away. We’ll also follow up on carpet and dusting.
Verified

8/10 Good

David R.

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

Great Place but some attention needed - 6/2/23 - 6/14/23

This was our second year staying at this property and we were not disappointed this year either. This is a quality home, and the location is perfect for the quite & secluded experience we want. While not taking away from the overall experience, we found a few items in not as good of shape as before. The BBQ is a disaster waiting to happen in that the burners don't lite as they should. The propane flow to the burners is sporadic causing potential flare ups when lighting. One burner has a leak at the very front of the burner that flares substantially when trying to adjust the flame. The leak in the roof needs to be repaired or there will be even more substantial damage to the ceiling in the living area. We pointed out this same leak last year to the property manager. This year the damage is visibly worse. While television of some kind was not a reason for us to select this property, we arrived to find that there was no satellite TV this year. (There was last year). We were told that the homeowner had cancelled the service which of course is their choice. However, it should be disclosed in the amenity list that no service is available. Internet consistency doesn't lend itself to good streaming. While there, the PM said the service had been turned on. Unfortunately, there was no Dish equipment to make it available. We love this place, and these issues probably won't keep us from staying again, but they need to be addressed.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
BBQ was replaced in 2025. Minor roof leak was repaired immediately after these guests departed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent the Fourth of July weekend here with our labrador retriever to escape the fireworks noise of Boise.It’s a beautiful, spacious and quiet spot in the trees!Great kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany U.

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

Beautiful home

Great location. Beautiful view and property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenyi S.

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

I love it I want to rent again !

It was beautiful experience we rest a lot in so thank full !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Talia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful house in the woods!

The house felt huge! Large master bedroom, kitchen, and family room/dining room. We loved all the trees surrounding the property. It made us feel like we were camping but in a beautiful house. The house had everything we needed. My only complaint is that in the listing it said walking distance to the river and that was not true. The house was close to the river but it would have been a very long walk. We had a wonderful time and plan to stay in this house in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

June 3 - 13 Visit.

Wonderful property in a great, quite area. The home was by far the cleanest and best equipped property we have rented through VRBO. The area is beautiful and exactly as we expected. Would highly recommend this property if you want a quiet and secluded experience in the woods. Quick access to Smiths Ferry Lodge, Cascade and Cascade Lake.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect getaway

We had a great experience from booking to checkout. The house is lovely with very nice furnishings and appointments. Very reasonable $$ too. Great location any time of year. Beds were comfy. Kitchen was well-appointed with everything we could have needed. Will definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney Y.

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

Peace and quiet in the woods

Wonderful mountain “cabin”. Truly off the beaten path. Amazing kitchen!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Really great!

We stayed here for a wedding and it was perfect. The property is beautiful and clean. Communication with the owner was super easy but there was good direction on what we needed to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd G.

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

Great hide-a-way in the mountain fresh air.

This cabin was very clean and fully stocked with anything you needed which was wonderful. We enjoyed the views and fresh air that would breeze in each night when the windows were open. The cabin was easy to get too and provide very good privacy. The only real issue we had was the beds were so uncomfortable that the each night sleep was nearly unbearable. After a few minutes in bed you would sink so low from the impression that it felt like you were in a deep hole. I would highly recommend this cabin once all the beds have been replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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