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From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!

Escape to your own private mountain retreat where adventure meets relaxation amidst breathtaking scenery.

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River Canyon Retreat, a family-friendly lodge in the mountains, offers an unforgettable getaway with a firepit for cozy nights and a garden to unwind. Enjoy the game room and arcade or relax in the spa tub. With free WiFi throughout, you'll stay connected while having fun on our full-size basketball court or at our fishing pond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Garden Valley, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Garden Valley Golf Course and Zip Line Idaho are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boise National Forest and Payette River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Garden Valley travel guide
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Garden Valley, ID

What's nearby

  • Golf course with red flag in front and mountains on background.
    Garden Valley Golf Course
    15 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Payette River
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Starlight Mountain Theatre
    5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Terrace Lakes Resort Golf Course
    15 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Kirkhams Hot Springs
    42 min drive - 32.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Tante Emma
  • Tante Emma
  • The Mud Room
    5 min drive
  • Longhorn Restaurant & Saloon
    5 min drive
  • Wild Bill's Coffee and Bistro
    5 min drive

About this property

From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Consider a stay at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A billiards/pool table, barbecues and air hockey
  • Smoke-free property and a table football
Room features
All guest rooms at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! boast thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 11 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

More

  • Note from host: No Smoking Inside any building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 11 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

No pets. No heavy drinking or partying. No bonfires, fireworks, or candles. No smoking in buildings or near entrances--on gravel only.
$500 Security Deposit via credit card hold required
Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement--see additional rules therein

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside any building

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! located?

This family-friendly Garden Valley lodge is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Payette River and Weilmunster Park. Boise National Forest is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Reviews

From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Great Place for Work Retreat

We loved this venue for our work retreat. There were plenty of spaces for folks to gather. We had people of many ages and abilities and found it easy to navigate the property. We could have easily spent a few more days exploring all that the grounds and nearby surroundings have to offer!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Becker Family Reunion

Perfect! Clean and lots to do for all ages, if bored it's your own fault!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great spot for a big group

We had a wonderful stay with our group of 55, extended family ages 0-75. The kitchen area was great to cook in, the dining area fit everyone easily, the rooms were nice, the bathrooms updated and clean, and the gym and the pool were so fun for all the kids. Thanks for providing a place we could comfortably be together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Youth Winter Camp

Incredible Winter Camp Experience! We had an amazing time at River Canyon Retreat for our winter camp! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with snow-covered landscapes that made for a perfect winter retreat. The accommodations were top-notch—comfortable, clean, and well-equipped for our group. The staff was welcoming and made sure everything ran smoothly. From the beautiful surroundings to the cozy atmosphere, it was the ideal place to connect, grow, and enjoy the season. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and look forward to coming back! Highly recommend for any group looking for a peaceful and inspiring retreat.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

The best place for women's retreats!

I have been so impressed (and thankful) for the River Canyon Retreat Center. The staff is wonderful and has always been accommodating to our needs. Everything was clean and ready for us to come right in and begin our weekend! Cheryl worked with our caterer to ensure he could get on property and prep for our first meal. I would highly recommend this location for any function you have planned. Just a few minutes away from downtown Crouch--a special little town!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

Family Christmas

Our second time at River Canyon and we couldn’t be more pleased. Our young children love the bouncy house and slide. Older members enjoyed shooting baskets and the game room. The kitchen and dining area perfect for our large family meals.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda P.

Great Place for Family Reunions

We stayed at River Canyon Retreat July 15th through July 18, 2024. We have our family reunion with our children, grandchildren, and great-children, and started it celebrating our 59th wedding anniversary. We have a large variety of ages and River Canyon Retreat is perfect for all of their activities and interests, from playing Volleyball and Basketball in the gym, to the bounce houses for the children. We have great chefs in our family and they enjoy the wonderful kitchen and food storage facilities. This was our second time staying here, and it was just as fun as the first time. We would highly recommend it to any large group.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Family Reunion

We had our family reunion this year at River Canyon Retreat, and it was fantastic! We loved that there was space for all 81 of us to be together on the same property. We enjoyed the rock climbing wall, bounce houses, hot tub, swimming pool, fishing pond, game room, and playing volleyball/basketball games. The walk-in refrigerator, kitchen, and dining facilities were great for helping to prepare and serve meals to our group. Everyone had an amazing time, and memories were created that we will always cherish. Thank you, River Canyon Retreat!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

Fantastic venue in the beautiful Idaho mountains

We’ve used this facility multiple times for church retreats. This time our men enjoyed the weekend at River Canyon. We love that the facility offers a lot of space, comfortable beds, amazing wildlife (elk and deer), all nestled in the mountains an hour from Boise. The commercial kitchen is equipped well and allows for groups to manage food on their own. Large walk in refrigerator, ample food prep surfaces, multiple ovens, and all of the prep, cooking, and cleaning tools/equipment any group might need. The game room hosted multiple ping-pong battles and billiards tournaments. The equipped gym left our men exhausted but happy following indoor volleyball and basketball. The climbing wall was great as well with our members trained by staff to operate it. The River Canyon staff was attentive and communicative while remaining appropriately out of the way. We love our time. Thank you
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Awesome High School Graduation Trip!

I chaperoned 22 high school seniors for a 3 day / 2 night retreat at River Canyon in May. The kids loved it! (They said it was "FIRE"). They spent lots of time in the ginormous gym playing sports, used the hot tub, had campfires, and loved the game room. The living room was perfect for getting everyone together for games, and the commercial kitchen and big dining area made it easy to feed everyone and clean up. The kids liked making the short trip to Crouch to get a coffee, and went to the nearby trailhead to hike. Greg & Cheryl are awesome managers. They were easy to communicate with, quick to respond, and accommodated requests wherever possible, making it easy for me to plan the event. I'll have another senior graduating in 2026 -- we'll be back!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

It’s unanimous that our family would all like to do a repeat family reunion at River Canyon Retreat!

Our family is still talking about the amazing time they had at River Canyon Retreat. Last night our 17 yr old grandson said he loved how there was always something to do, our 13 yr old granddaughter said, “you think bounce houses are only for little kids, but we were on the slide practically 24/7 and loved it!” All the mom’s loved the kitchen and being able to comfortably seat all 51 of us in the lodge living room for Grandpa’s family time. The dining room was wonderful with seating for everyone, fantastic area for afternoon crafts, and a favorite place for late night card games. The teenagers loved hanging out in the hot tub & the game room in the late evenings. There was something for everyone all at the same time, which is amazing for a group of 50+.The guys played basketball, another group playing pickleball, and mom’s & dad’s doing the rock climbing wall with their children, all at the same time.. It will go down in our families memories as one of the very best family reunions.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

Perfect for our reunion

We liked all of the activities available at River Canyon Retreat. The lodge with a great kitchen and dining room, to eat delicious meals and snacks. The 5 bedrooms with personal bathrooms was great with the lovely air conditioning in the lodge living room was a great place to gather. The gym is where there were 2 more private bedrooms with bathrooms and then the bunk rooms with gym showers and bathrooms. The Gym had all of the activities that met everybody’s fun! We played and played which included rock climbing, 2 wonderful bounce house which included an obstacle course and huge slide, HUGE boxing gloves, disc golf, basketball and we did Karaoke on the stage. Much fun was had in the pool and hot tub. We also brought our own slip and slides and with permission we played water kick ball and slid down the hill. But even with all of that fun, many went near by and went river rafting with a professional company. But my favorite comment was from my 4 year old grandson, when asked what his favorite part was of ALL the activities? “Rolling down the grassy hill!”
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Great venue for a family camp

The venue was great to let kids play in the gym and game room (which they loved) while also providing a very comfortable place for adults to talk and a kitchen to make it easy to feed everyone.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meredyth G.

Great Experience

So many compliments about the retreat from family members. We had a group of just under 50 people and there were so many things to do that every age group from toddler to senior was impressed.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Perfect for our Student Leadership Retreat

We brought 28 high school students to River Canyon for a leadership retreat. This venue was perfect for our needs. The meeting room was perfect for our learning sessions and speaker, and there were lots of activities to keep the students busy during free time. The hosts were available and helpful. We will book with them again next year if it works out.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Property fits all our needs

This place handles a group well without a lot of fuss. We have been here winter and summer and it's always fun with lots to do. It is a little confusing about the bedding if its furnished or not. I wish they would furnish bedding for everything or nothing. The gym entertains all ages and is a big plus, especially in cold weather. Hope to return someday.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Fantastic Family Reunion

The property was close to many excursions and has so many amenities that we (64 of us- ages 2-86) NEVER lacked for things to do. Greg and Sheryl were the best hosts in explaining the functions of the camp and helping us have all we needed for a great time. The kitchen was stocked well. If there was an issue - I’d say the knives need sharpening or need to be replaced. Great place. Clean! Reasonably priced. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

The Facility was very accommodating. The hosts Greg and Cheryl were amazing to deal with. Very friendly.

We have never been to a place that met our needs like the River Canyon Retreat. The sleeping arrangement fit very well for what we had to deal with. Easy check and check out. Plenty of activities for the kids and adults to participate in. Local activities helped as well. This facility is very well equipped to fit the needs of most family or group gatherings. The kitchen was very easy to use and was well equipped with the pots and pans for our variety of cooking needs,
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ferrel R.

We had a fantastic time at a great location and facility!!!!!!!!

Our family, about 75 of us, had a great and wonderful time at the River Canyon Retreat! The facility was excellent! It has soooo many things to do onsite! A shooting range was about 5 minutes away and was free! A golf course was about 15 minutes away and was quite nice! We took advantage of almost all of the facilities amenities. Greg and Cheryl were very helpful and kind. It didn't bother them that we asked for help from them a few times. They were extremely pleasant and helpful. We would stay at the RCR again! Thank you so much!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Myla W.

Fits our family

We had 74 people (ranging from 6 months to 79 years old) at RCR for our family reunion and we all fit! After 5 nights we could have all stayed longer. The gym is amazing and used every minute of the day. The kitchen can actually support cooking for a large crowd. It's amazing to find a place so user friendly, in a beautiful location with the nicest onsite property managers ever! I do believe having some kind of cancelation policy would be a good idea and a good business move. I can't think of another rental property that doesn't have one in place. But all in all, we have loved all 3 of our stays at RCR!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

We had a great time at River Canyon!

We used River Canyon to host our high school church retreat and had a wonderful time! The students loved the different amenities such as the gym, game room, and hot tub! There was plenty of space for us and the staff was very communicable and cooperative with us! Will definitely look to stay here again!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Another great stay at River Canyon Retreat!

Thank you to the managers, Cheryl & Greg for taking care of our family! This was the 4th time we've stayed and played at this family friendly property. Everyone enjoyed themselves, from the littles and teens to the adults! Always something fun to do!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ash T.

Summer Camp Wedding

We hosted our wedding at RCR for about 60 guests. Some stayed on site, some opted for hotels nearby. Regardless, everyone had a fantastic time. During the day we had our ceremony, guests played bags, fished in the pond, took walks around the property. For our reception we held it in the gym. Our DJ found the stage to be perfect for his set up and the gym floor doubled as our dance floor. Come night time guests hopped in the hot tub and chatted by the picnic tables. It was everything we could have hoped for. I would recommend RCR to anyone and everyone looking for a nice get away with friends and family!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Morrighan L.

Perfect venue!

Everyone loved the space and it was perfect for all of out needs. It gave us enough room to breathe and enjoy, while also having the perfect kitchen to feed 30 ppl. We will definitely be back! Thanks so much!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

A Fun and Hospitable Retreat Center!

The men from our church had a wonderful retreat here. The facilities are great and we found everything very clean and tidy on our arrival. The onsite amenities are fantastic and a lot of fun. Though you could have a great time staying onsite, Garden Valley also has a lot to off for a great time. Greg and Cheryl were very kind, hospitable, and communicative and available for help at any time! We look forward to hosting our retreats here again in the future!