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Located in the heart of Challis, this charming cabin offers a cozy retreat amidst mountains and lakes. Explore nearby creeks, trails, hot springs and wildlife areas or indulge in local flavors at nearby cafes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4480 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 480 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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. Visit our Challis travel guide
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Challis, ID

What's nearby

  • Waterfall on the Snake River in central city Idaho Falls
    Central Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Challis City Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Challis Golf Course
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

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 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).

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The Rustic Valley Cabin Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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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

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

Elona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute spot with a great owner. It was a great stay.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2026
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

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
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

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
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