This Garden Valley vacation rental is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. This cozy 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom cabin is in the heart of Boise National Forest and can easily accommodate any speed of vacation, whether you’re looking to get out and explore or stay in and enjoy the fireplace. Plan a Payette River rafting trip with one of many nearby outfitters, take a day trip to Lake Cascade State Park, or fire up the pellet smoker before settling in for a movie on the home theater system.
OUTDOOR FUN: Boise National Forest (on-site), Station Creek Trailhead (11 miles), Lake Cascade State Park (50 miles), Bogus Basin Black Diamond Sports (70 miles), Tamarack Resort (75 miles)
WHITEWATER RAFTING: Idaho Whitewater Unlimited (7 miles), Bear Valley River Co (15 miles), Cascade Raft & Kayak (23 miles), Payette River Company (34 miles)
HIGHLIGHTS: Starlight Mountain Theatre (6 miles), Dirty Shame Saloon (6 miles), Idaho Sleigh Rides (8 miles), Kirkham Hot Springs (35 miles), Downtown Boise (57 miles)
AIRPORT: Boise Airport (62 miles)
The property was rented for the month of August and was adequate (but needed a through cleaning of windows, rugs, etc.) but was on an unimproved lot at the end of four miles of rough, dusty and unimproved road making access difficult.
Upon arrival, grounds were overgrown with weeds Wifi
was largely inoperable and TV periodically inoperable. The upstairs AC was not functioning. After approximately two weeks (Aug. 20) the owner corrected the AC & TV.
The stay was further complicated by smoke from forest fires in the area closing all hiking trails & making other activities difficult & unhealthy.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Hi Joe & Karen, we’re sorry to hear your stay did not meet your expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to clarify the following:
- All rugs and windows were cleaned before your arrival, though the rain may have affected the appearance of the windows. The property features hardwood floors throughout, and rugs are placed at the doors for guests to wipe their feet. While they may not be brand new, they're clean and in good condition for their intended use.
- The property is in a remote area, as shown on the map provided on the listing, offering a peaceful, rustic cabin experience. The unpaved road leading to the cabin is 1.1 miles from the nearest paved road. We encourage guests to thoroughly review the listing before booking to ensure they find a property that meets their preferences.
- The grounds aren't landscaped as the home is designed to have a natural, cabin-like feel.
- Intermittent Wi-Fi issues were caused by widespread fires in the area that affected the infrastructure. We responded promptly and provided another router to assist. Since then, we’ve switched to a Starlink system to ensure more reliable service going forward.
- The TV issues you experienced were due to the poor Wi-Fi connectivity, which improved once the connection was restored. After your stay, we replaced all the TVs with brand-new smart models, and they're in excellent working order.
- We replaced the A/C for the upper level the next day after your report to ensure you were comfortable for the rest of your stay.
- Unfortunately, the smoke from the forest fires and subsequent closure of hiking trails was beyond our control. Fires can impact the area during this time of year.
We work hard to provide an outstanding guest experience and look forward to hosting many satisfied visitors.
Great cabin!
Was a little hard to find (don’t believe Google)
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Second time here and just as nice as the first. Lots of space to spread out.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
The cabin and property were beautiful and private, yet easy to get to. The pleasing aroma of Scentcy welcomed us to the cabin. Accommodations were wonderful. The cabin was beautifully decorated and supplied with everything we needed. We appreciated the heat of hospitality of the hosts that was evident. The neighbor was even friendly and helped us when we get stuck in the snow when leaving. Everything was perfect other than having to clean out the meat drawer in the fridge before putting food away. We would love to sound time here again. Thank you!
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We enjoyed this comfortable and cozy home for a very small women’s retreat. The host was readily available if we had any questions. Very quiet neighborhood.
REALLY difficult location to find. Do NOT rely on google maps to get there. I would ask the host for directions before heading up the mountain. On the bright side the community was very helpful in getting us to (and from…we got lost getting back out of the neighborhood) our rental.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
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