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Lakehouse- Private Dock, Fireplace, Hottub, Firepit, Canoes, Bikes, Paddleboards

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Brand new rock patio and fire pit by the lake to sit and watch the sunset.
Rock fire pit with custom LED lighted steps.
Soak in the hot tub after getting out of the lake.
Deep water dock for your boat or ask about renting our Wakeboard boat pictured.
Two lounge chairs on the dock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Donnelly, ID
  • Tamarack Ski Resort
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Lake Cascade State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Gold Fork Hot Springs
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • McCall, ID (MYL-McCall Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakehouse- Private Dock, Fireplace, Hottub, Firepit, Canoes, Bikes, Paddleboards

We also have a 2 bed/bath condo at Tamarack Resort in the newly constructed village for short term rental. Ask me about discounted rates.

Update February, 2021: Just finished full kitchen remodel with new quartz counters, custom backsplash tile, under cabinet lights, sink, faucet and new appliances. Rustic modern patina tin sheet metal bar with 4 bar chairs.

Update June, 2020: Just finished complete downstairs bathroom remodel with custom heated tile, custom tile shower, Bluetooth audio. Its gorgeous! Check out the pictures.

Update September, 2019: Just finished major master bathroom remodel with custom tile floor and shower, 3 shower heads, Bluetooth speaker in ceiling for music while you shower and heated floors...including heated floors in the shower itself!

Update Dec 22, 2018: We just installed all brand new high-end LG kitchen appliances and tiled the kitchen floor and utility room! It looks amazing! All new for summer bookings.

Very comfortable 4 bedroom (4th room is bunk room above garage), 2 bathroom rustic modern remodeled Lake House on Cascade lake with private dock, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, new hardwood floors installed, stainless gas BBQ, laundry room, bar, garage, wrap around deck, hot tub, brand new custom rock fire pit and patio, patio furniture, dock lounge recliners, and complete kitchen. All new furniture and a new 85" flat screen TV. The master suite is located upstairs with a king size bed, chaise lounge, 60" TV and master bath. Downstairs are two guest rooms which each have queen beds. There is an additional loft above the garage with bunk beds. All linens, towels, kitchen utensils and cookware are also brand new. The house has a professional grade water filtration system (all the houses in this area are on a well water system). Even with the professional grade water filtration system some guests notice a slight smell from the water compared to the water they have at home. As you can see from the reviews most guests do not even notice this. There is lots of parking for your snowmobiles, RV or boat. The boat ramp is less than quarter of a mile away. Ready for your vacation or weekend get-away! We take immaculate care of our house and want tenants who will do the same. If you will not take care of it and treat everything better than your own please do not call. Absolutely No Smoking or Drugs! We have two canoes, two standup paddleboards, two cruiser bikes and fishing poles for you to enjoy!

Also, do you want a new top of the line wakeboard/surf boat, fishing boat, jet skis, side by side utv, or snowmobiles to enjoy while you are there? I have a partnership with Redline Recreational Toys in Donnelly Idaho and can offer you a discount for any toy rental during your stay at the Rudolph Retreat. Reservations for should be made early as rentals can book out and be unavailable. Just let me know!!!

Please note the water level of the lake begins to decrease around the middle of August (this varies each year). Because the water is lower it will be a little muddier and not as clear. It is still a great time to paddleboard, canoe, fish and boat but the water will not be as clear and warm as it is in the summer time. The ramp to the dock will also be much steeper because the water level is lower. Our dock ramp is usually disconnected around the first weekend of September (this can vary depending on water level for the year) to prevent damage from ice in the winter time. After the dock ramp is disconnected you will have to climb down a steep embankment of rocks to get to the dock and water level. You can still use the canoe and paddleboards up until the lake freezes over but you will have to climb down the rocks to get to the water. You will see the rates are much lower in the fall and winter in part because of the limited lake access. The Boulder Creek boat ramp and beach is just a quarter mile south of our house. If you are unable to use the dock at our house in the fall due to water level feel free to enjoy the nice beach and boat ramp at Boulder Creek state park.

Winter Disclaimer: This area receives significant snowfall in the winter time. Our driveway is plowed whenever there is more than 3 to 4 inches of snow. There may still be new snow on the 15 foot pathway to the front door and on top of the hot tub cover. We have a snow shovel next to the hot tub and you may have to shovel the cover off to use the hot tub depending on when you arrive and the last snow storm. The BBQ and Patio furniture is put away around November 1 and returned to the deck around May 1.

We finished a major landscape, walkway and prior project that includes a brand-new larger Trex pier, rock steps to pier, sanding beach area by swing with rock steps up to rock landing where parents can sit.

Sleeps maximum of 12 people.

Traveling by plane or don't have room for groceries? Ask us about our grocery shopping service!! Give us a list of what you want and we will have it all put away in fridge and in kitchen before you arrive!

Just purchased extra large aquamat!! So fun! Tie it to the dock, run and jump on it, try to stand on it or just lounge on it.

New 85" TV with soundbar in living room and TVs in master bedroom and guest room.

New for summer 2023....central AC!! Because of the high elevation of Donnelly most homes do not have AC however August is hot! After playing in hot sun all day its wonderful to come inside to cold AC.

We just got two new cruiser bikes. Now we have four total...with cup holders!! Go cruise the neighborhood or to Boulder state park down the road!

Property manager

Henry Rudolph 'Rudy'

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
A pet may be allowed for a $375 non-refundable fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If there is any smoking you will be charged $1500.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Donnelly

Located in Wagon Wheel, a neighbourhood in Donnelly, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Lake Cascade State Park and Ponderosa State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Activity Barn and McPaws Thrift Store. Mountain Monet and Manchester Ice & Event Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Donnelly, ID

What's nearby

  • Old General Store & Museum - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Tamarack Ski Resort - 23 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lake Cascade State Park - 25 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Payette Lake - 31 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Gold Fork Hot Springs - 32 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cougar Dave's Food & Spirits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ragazza Di Bufalo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Growler's Pizza Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Flight Of Fancy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Donnelly Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse- Private Dock, Fireplace, Hottub, Firepit, Canoes, Bikes, Paddleboards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakehouse- Private Dock, Fireplace, Hottub, Firepit, Canoes, Bikes, Paddleboards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse- Private Dock, Fireplace, Hottub, Firepit, Canoes, Bikes, Paddleboards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakehouse- Private Dock, Fireplace, Hottub, Firepit, Canoes, Bikes, Paddleboards located?

This Wagon Wheel holiday home is on the beach, 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Old General Store & Museum, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Valley County Museum and Tamarack Ski Resort. Gold Fork Hot Springs is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Great getaway

We had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geeta L.

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

Great family getaway!

Our family enjoyed our stay at this lovely renovated home! The home was clean and comfortable with all thoughtful touches to make the stay easy and fun! And the location is unbeatable! Property owners were friendly and super helpful both before and during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a wonderful time staying here. Henry was great to work with and communication was fantastic. Loved all the amenities and nature to see all around. Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt P.

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

Rudys Retreat

We had a wonderful 3 night stay here. It was absolutely serene. Tucked into a little cove, surrounded by moutains. Theres lush green grass right up to the private little white sand beach. The huge, updated kitchen was fantastic for cooking meals. The master suite bed and shower were amazing. We slept like babies. We had such a great time. We used the firepit and hottub every night. We enjoyed every moment and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Great place

Property is very nice. Great spot on the water.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten D.

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

Beautiful Location

We had a small Family/close friends (40 people) wedding and it could not have been a better location and setting. The remodeled Kitchen and Bathrooms were stunning. Loved every second of our stay and ended up to be amazing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina H.

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

Great for families

Our family had a blast. This was perfect for what we needed it for. The place is super clean and the owners were easy to work with. We will definitely will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Great Location with an Outstanding View!

We just enjoyed a two family vacation with our best friends. This is they type of location were memories are made and the hosts are super-helpful with anything you may need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Loved it!!

Our family had a wonderful time during our visit. The house has an amazing view across the lake. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roland O., BOISE

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

Mid-Sept family getaway

The backyard property and view is amazing. Nearby activities are plentiful. Spacious living area for 7 of us. Enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

kristin w.

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

Fun and relaxing for the entire family

Absolutely stunning property with dock and hot tub that kept our kids playing and swimming outside from dawn until bedtime. Kitchen well equipped for cooking at home and plenty of bedrooms for everyone to curl up after a busy day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie O.

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

Awesome Place!

Great home with perfect layout for families and amazing location with beautiful view! There was nothing we could complain about. The environment allowed us to truly have an amazing long weekend. Our family and friends have already asked if we can go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Manchester, Washington

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

Perfect family gathering place!

From the new rock landing with sand play area for the little ones to the perfectly stocked bathrooms and kitchen, this is the place to book for family/friends fun. The owner’s communication was excellent. Every one in our group gave it two thumbs up!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kari D., Boise, ID

A Great Getaway

Great house right on the water with all the amenities you could want. The hot tub was wonderful with a gorgeous view. McCall is just about 15 minutes away if you want to shop, eat out, or replenish groceries. We can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten D.

Wonderful family memories

We had a wonderful time at the Rudolph retreat! The house is comfortable and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The setting is gorgeous and we got to see lots of beautiful wildlife and kids had a great time both playing in the water and warming up in the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt J., Grangeville, Idaho

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

Weekend Getaway

Great setup for a group or a family. Really enjoyed the open concept layout and it had everything we needed to cook for and entertain the family. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brock W.

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

Amazing lake house!

We had such a great time at this property. Everything was perfect from communication with the owner to the house and amenities it offers. We will definitely be back! Thanks Rudy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Perfect slice of paradise!

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful location! The house couldn’t have been more perfect for our family. We had access to the lake and the toys to play on the water. My guys spent quite a bit of time fishing which was the highlight for them. We loved time around the fire at night. It was peaceful and perfect! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Beautiful lakefront propert

We had an incredible week at this home! We were able to dock our boat at the private dock, boat everyday, enjoy the beautiful backyard, the location near the boat dock, and a great neighborhood to ride bikes around. We enjoyed mountain biking at bear basin and going into McCall for restaurants and shopping. The host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with and made us feel very welcome. This has definitely been one of our favorite family weeks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Meridian

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

Beautiful Views and Comfortable Stay

My wife and I invited two other couples to celebrate my 40th birthday. We stayed here and played golf several of the days. This house was the ideal place to stay. The view of the lake is amazing and the house is laid out really well. We enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub... two features that were perfect for a group our size to enjoy. We'll definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerrie M.

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

Perfect serene reflecting location

This was a perfect cabin for our entire family to reflect the past year with the passing of our 11 year old granddaughter, in memory of her struggle no more with a DMG brain tumor. She passed away on May 21, 2020. Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine b.

Beautiful view and great location

My husband and I had never been to Idaho and knew nothing about the area. We found this home blindly and were happy we did. The location is great. Close to tamarack, cascade, McCall and 3 miles from town. Easy to get to from Boise airport and a scenic two hour drive. The home had everything we needed and more. We can’t wait to come back with the kids!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charity J.

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

Amazing

Best memories were made!! Vacationing on this property allowed us to let loose and be worry and stress free! The owners were accommodating and communicated openly with us regarding any questions or concerns. Property is located in the perfect spot in the lake where we had no desire to leave because everything we needed was right there with us! The view is out of this world. We will be recommending to our friends and family and we also will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., San Diego, CA

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

Fabulous Family Getaway

This was our 2nd time staying at this fantastic property and this time we stayed for 10 nights so we could span 2 full weekends. We loved the views, the hot tub, grilling, fishing from the dock, canoeing and exploring the area. In addition to all that comes with the property, we rented a pontoon boat the first weekend and hiked into Blue Lake. The entire process from reservation through the end of our stay was as smooth as could be with proactive communication from Rudy to make sure we had everything we needed. We love this lake house and hope to make a 3rd visit sometime in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

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

Fabulous outdoor getaway

We booked this property primarily because the back yard looked amazing. We were not disappointed! The view was stunning, the firepit was in constant use, and the hot tub was a cozy feature. We did not have the opportunity to use the dock or water toys since we rented late in the season on a chilly weekend, but I would definitely come back in summer to complete our experience! Additionally, the owners could not have been more responsive and wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Henry Rudolph 'Rudy'

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Debbie and Rudy (brother and sister). We were born in Idaho and love Valley County. We both love to ski at Tamarack, snowshoe in the winter and hike, mt bike, wakeboard/surf on lake Cascade in the summer. One of our favorite things to do is invite friends and family to our lake house and sit on the deck and enjoying incredible view of the lake and Tamarack resort just across the lake.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this cabin because we love all of the many recreational opportunities minutes from the cabin and because we love being right on lake Cascade! We wanted a lake house on this part of the lake because it is the best water on the lake (sheltered for smooth water and no crowds). This place had everything we wanted...a dock, waterfront, fireplace, lots of room for friends and family to sleep, a custom rock patio and fire pit and right next to boat ramp. It is also in sheltered part of the lake so your boat is protected. We recently bought two new SUP paddleboards, two canoes and two cruiser bike for you to enjoy!! Now we have brand new high-end LG Black Stainless Steel Kitchen appliances and new tile in the kitchen and utility/laundry room and two fully remodeled bathrooms with custom heated tile.

What makes this property unique

Cabin is on Lake Cascade with a new trex private dock, gorgeous landscaping, wrap around deck with patio furniture, hot tub and fire pit. We recently completed a partial kitchen remodel with brand new LG Black stainless steel high-end appliances and new tile. This is in a sheltered part of lake so you don't get rollers all day long that beat up your boat. All furniture is brand new including new 60" flat screen. Located directly across lake from Tamarack. Take a shower in one of our two newly remodeled bathrooms with custom heated tile floor, multiple shower heads in custom showers and Bluetooth audio. You can watch the snow cats grooming the slopes from the hot tub or just sit on deck in summertime and look at the lake. Enjoy a evening fire as the sun sets next to the lake while enjoying smores or sipping glass of wine in our new fire pit comfy chairs. Lots of room for family and friends with additional bunk room above garage. Please enjoy our two canoes, two paddleboards and cruiser bikes as well! You are also a quarter mile away from the Boulder State park and boat ramp with beautiful beaches and place to put your boat in water to bring to your private dock. Or ask me to have a rental boat/Jet skis/UTV side by side delivered to the house and ready for you to use. There is lots of hiking nearby, fishing right off the dock, hot springs, beaches, skiing, and mountain bike trails nearby.

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