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Set along the riverbank, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 11 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It includes 2 bicycles for exploration and offers water views from the deck and patio. Enjoy nearby activities like swimming, mountain biking, and fishing, with attractions such as Riverfront Park and Payette Lake close by.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen
Our home is Craftsman-style - open and comfortable, on the Payette RIver. Tucked in the forest downriver from the Shore Lodge with a spacious deck that looks out over the river below - the beauty and tranquility here make it the perfect retreat and a great place to celebrate family and friends being together. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood, with lovely full-time neighbors, so the only wildlife we want here are the ospreys, deer, songbirds, and the occasional fox.
The 2,100 sf main entry level features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a spacious great room with solid cherry floors, large kitchen with island and barstools, a walk-in pantry stocked with more kitchen appliances and extras, and a laundry/mud room. 10 ft ceilings and 8 ft picture windows looking east at the river and mountain views brings in nature's beauty. The 4th and 5th bedrooms are downstairs in a finished 800 sf daylight basement. A queen bedroom is next to a full bath. The 5th bedroom is an open living room area next to the queen bedroom, with a twin bed, recliner chair, and 65" TV. It's a great suite for families with children who want a quiet separate area. A self-inflating single mattress is provided, along with bedding for it, bringing the total sleeping capacity to 10 people.
SNOWMOBILERS: Yes, there is room in our U-shaped driveway for trucks and trailers, BUT, our full-time neighbors are disturbed by the noise and exhaust generated by idling diesel trucks and/or snowmobiles being moved into the garage after dark. If you bring your own sleds, you must agree to not start or run their engines or truck engines after dusk.
KITCHEN: open to the great room; fully equipped with all the tools for gourmet cooking, including a Cuisinart, large Ninja blender, pressure cooker, big turkey-roasting pan, enameled dutch oven, etc. We have granite counters, 2 sinks, custom cabinetry, and an island with 3 tall bar seats. Art tile backsplash with custom bronze tile and hardware. Dimmer switches throughout.
Dining Room: table seats 8 and sits along picture windows looking out to a beautiful view of the river and forest
Living room: sofa, wide snuggle chair and ottoman, plus a leather recliner. A new 77" SONY OLEDTV, AppleTV, Surround Sound speakers. High-speed Wifi, and YouTube TV and Netflix subscriptions. The river rock fireplace has a gas log insert that warms the room very quickly with a glowing fire and built-in fan.
Master bedroom: View windows face the river. California King natural latex bed, large bathroom with heated limestone floors, a separate toilet room, walk-in double showerhead shower with ceramic and bronze art tile, and a walk-in carpeted closet. The bedroom has a door out to the deck.
2nd bedroom: at the front of the home, King bed.
3rd bedroom: Queen bed, dresser, and desk.
Guest bath: tub and shower, 2 sinks, and a linen closet. Next to the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms.
4th bedroom + 1: In the private suite downstairs - an 800 sf daylight basement. The bedroom has a Queen bed and adjacent full bath with shower/tub. Also downstairs is a bonus room with a 65" TV and one twin bed that serves as the “+” bedroom. A self-inflating air mattress is provided with bedding for a 10th guest.
Upstairs laundry room. Washer/dryer, Iron and board, lots of coat hooks.
A two-car garage opens into the house. Remote garage door opener provided. Beach chairs, towels, bicycles, and coolers. are there for your use.
HANDICAPPED: There are 2 stairs at the front entrance to the home, and from the garage, there are 2 shallow stairs.
We had Air-Conditioning installed in Sept. 2022.
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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.
Solid Cherry floors: No Shoes to be worn in the house. No smoking on the property. No parties
This is a family house in a family neighborhood, so you must keep the noise level down. We love our neighbors and want them to keep loving us.
We only rent to guests who have a 4 star rating on VRBO. If you aren't rated, please describe your group and ages. Read: NOT a party house.
Important information
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Property # 816542vb
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
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
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 Activity Barn. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Manchester Ice & Event Center - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
The Cove Spa - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
McCall Public Library - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Boise Airport (BOI) - 142 min drive
Restaurants
Lardo Grill & Saloon - 4 min drive
Wild River Java - 5 min drive
McCall Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Mile High Marina - 7 min drive
Mountain Java - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen ?
As of 26 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen on 28 Mar, 2027 start from S$2,597, 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 On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen located?
This family-friendly McCall holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Cove Spa, Rotary Park and Payette Lake. Manchester Ice & Event Center and McCall Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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.
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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