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The Rustic Valley Cabin

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Mosquito flat resevoir
Fish pond in town
Deer in the yard
Front of Rustic Cabin

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Challis, ID
  • Place, Challis City Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Challis Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Back Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Rustic Valley Cabin

**August 31st 2020 The entire Cabin had a complete remodel.**

500 sq ft home- Come delight in this cozy little cabin right in the town of Challis, that is just minutes from the mountains. Built in 1930, it is one of the original homes of Challis. Many lakes, creeks, trails, hot springs, wildlife, ghost towns, hunting areas, and camping sites make this location ideal for your adventuring. Enjoy some of the yummiest food close by at various cafes, smokehouses, and diners. Conveniently located right in town.

*Rest assured that we are taking extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations. Perfect for a stay vacation, as a work-from-home alternative, or for families.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Please do any dishes used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2058451vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Challis

Located in Challis, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Challis Golf Course and Challis Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and Challis City Park.
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Challis, ID

What's nearby

  • Challis City Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Challis Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Land of the Yankee Fork State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Challis Lanes - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Real Deal Smokehouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Challis Roadhouse Bar And Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bux's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rustic Valley Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rustic Valley Cabin?

As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rustic Valley Cabin on 29 May, 2026 start from S$140, 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 The Rustic Valley Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rustic Valley Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rustic Valley Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rustic Valley Cabin located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Challis City Park, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Central Park. Challis Golf Course and Land of the Yankee Fork State Park are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Austen J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay when visiting the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was perfect for a hunting base camp.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stay was fantastic. Really enjoyed everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to stay at! It is the perfect place to spend a weekend. We went to Red Fish Lake one day and Gold Bug Hotsprings the next and ended the trip with a soak at Challis Hotsprings. So relaxing and we loved having a home base that was clean and had all that we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was warm and cozy and just what my son and I needed on our road trip! It was exactly how it was shown in photos and the owners was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint and fun place! Lots of fun things to do around the area. We had planned to spend a lot of time hiking in the Sawtooth Mountain Range; this was a little bit further of a drive than what we would have liked, but overall no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Lovely stay at rustic cabin

Great cozy place, everything worked well, enjoyed every minute of it
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great Stay!

This was such a cute cabin! Loved staying here! Will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny J.

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

Best place to stay

Great location. Quite little place to stay. Had a Nintendo that brought me back to my childhood days of playing with my siblings. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great find and so much better than a motel!

We enjoyed our stay and found everything to be clean. It was very well stocked, didn’t have to go to the store for anything! We used it as our home base for adventures in the Idaho mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

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

Great little place to stay.

Cozy, convenient, warm, amenities were great, private parking was great. Will stay again, soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antionette G.

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

Challis Weekend

The property was very cute and quaint. I would recommend this place to a couple for a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CD B.

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

Great little cabin

This was a great stay and the owner was very responsive and willing to make accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
These guys were awesome. Thanks again, welcome back anytime!! Great Guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Cozy little place

A quaint place located in a quiet area just a few blocks away from the main part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gateway Apostolic T.

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

Perfect & Cozy Getaway

Loved this property. It was cozy & air conditioners kept the cabin comfortable throughout our stay. Excellent communication with host. We loved the doe & twin spotted fawns along with others that seemed to be happy staying around our neighbors' yards. Perfect stay for my husband & I while we were in town for church camp services. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

Nice stay in Challis

Nice stay in Challis for a few days. Had everything I needed. Good size for one maybe two people. Would be nice to have a place for luggage. The only complaint was the bed was a bit older and uncomfortable and no plugs near bed for phone that were convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

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

Great stay

The cabin had everything we needed, host was very quick to reply to any questions,. Check in was so easy, great location. Loved watching deer and rabbits every morning and night. Perfect size for the two of us! Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla D.

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

Quick work trip

Great alternative to the limited lodging choices in Challis. Easy check in and just down the street from drive through espresso.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2022
Thank you for staying. We hope to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reginald S.

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

Great!!

Nice little cabin in Challis. Hosts were amazing. Excellent experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little place to stay in Challis. Everything we needed for a quick trip. Good value for the cost. If in or around the Challis area, I would definitely book again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute and homey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Becky G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The host was very nice. The cleanliness of the little house was not so good just because it's " rustic" does not mean it shouldn't be clean. There were dead flies all over the floors,I swept next to the bed not under the bed and it was filthy and when we checked the sheets they were full of people and dog hair,like maybe they were washed but the hair was all over in the sheets. We went and purchased our own sheets at the dollar general. The host got ahold of his house keeper and she dropped off a note to acknowledge what what we complained about. I did text her and let her know what all we found and all she could say is " O WOW " . We're not asking for perfection but if we're paying that much to stay it needs to be clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
The house was clean and not a mess. There was communication and a refund given even though no details were shared about said mess. We pride ourselves on cleanliness even the cleaner stopped by and wasn't called back until after they left.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great property

We loved this little cabin. Cold water would not turn on. The location was perfect and very easy fo fin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

TRACY S.

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

Ok

The owners have done a great job of making this rustic cabin very comfortable. Location is not great but we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Perfect

Very clean and nice easy to get to everything could use another light in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2023
Thank you. We were so glad to have you guys. Come again

About the host

Hosted by Eli Coon

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My Wife and I were both born and raised in Idaho. We have four beautiful girls-- ages 8 to 1. We love to explore as a family. We are excited to share our place with others!

Why they chose this property

It has been fully remodeled as of Sept 1st 20202 so it will feel rustic with all modern amenities. A lot of outdoor camping, hiking and fishing is in the area as well as some forthe best hot pools to visit in Idaho.

What makes this property unique

Unique original home built in 1920 in Challis, Idaho

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