Artist's Home by Bald Mtn, river. Walk to ski, fish, hike, bike, eat, theatres +

Casually-elegant, cozy and dramatic, this dog-friendly (2+yrs, certain breeds, neutered, pre-approved, extra fee), non-smoking, Artist's 2-story log-constructed home w/garage and fenced organic trout-friendly garden is in a quiet wooded GREAT location year-around! MERV-13 filter on new gas furnace enhances air quality & blocks tiny smoke and virus particles. The cleaning fee varies by the number of guests.

Walk 5-10 minutes on the Big Wood riverside path or ski/bike trail to Sun Valley Bald Mountain River Run Resort with gondola, trails, day lodge paragliding. Anglers and dogs can relish the nearby river's trout-fishing and wading spots. Gardeners, kids and well-behaved dogs may appreciate the fenced organic garden (no pesticides - ever!), berries and cherry tree.

This artfully-furnished home is convenient to all town amenities and activities, indoors and out - 1/2 to 1 mile to theatres, restaurants, bars, galleries, shops, parks, the fabulous Y (swim, yoga,+). Paired with just one other home in a duplex building (not a high-density complex!) with trees and gardens all around, each is privately owned and quietly enjoyed (no commons) on a residential street with no through traffic . Hear the river at night!

Two bedrooms, a den/loft, and two full baths, plus a "bonus" room in the attached garage, can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 beds. Savor wonderful mountains and tree views from every room. Setback from the street, the driveway can accommodate 3 cars in addition to the one-car garage, even in snowy Winter.

From an accessible ground-level entry, step into dramatic vaulted 2-story living & dining areas with spectacular river-rock wood-burning fireplace. Teak and leather furnishings and owner's fine-art photographs + other Idaho and Montana artists' beautiful wood sculptures and paintings portray casual elegance with a nature and wildlife theme.

The large kitchen should please most holiday cooks and its counter seating enhances cozy breakfast, tea or wine sharing in social gatherings, while extending meal seating beyond the 6-person teak dining table.

A 50" flatscreen HD TV may be viewed from dining, living and kitchen areas. A separate TV upstairs allows multiple program choices. Basic cable TV, internet and WiFi services are provided.

The downstairs Queen bedroom with extended area (can accommodate an extra bed) faces and offers a doorway into the private tree-lined garden with picnic table and side porch (new in 2015), with peaceful and unobstructed views of Baldy mountain .

Upstairs is a King bedroom, full bath, plus den/loft with Queen Japanese bed, TV and comfy leather recliner - and VIEWS!

Some breeds of adult (2+yrs) neutered, well-mannered dogs with "credentials" (health and pest treatment verified) may be welcome, with pre-approval and extra fee.

Welcome to my mountain home!
- Natalie Shuttleworth