Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 42600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake
Summary:
Tucked against 43 acres of undeveloped wilderness, this beautifully remodeled downtown McCall studio is the perfect Idaho escape for solo travelers, couples, or small families. Sleep up to 4 guests on a king bed and queen floor mattress, then step outside to private walking trails through the trees or stroll just minutes to Payette Lake and all of downtown McCall's shops and restaurants. Nature and convenience, right at your doorstep.
Guest Access:
✨ WELCOME
Welcome to your McCall retreat! This cozy, thoughtfully furnished studio puts you in the heart of it all — steps from the lake, surrounded by trees, and walking distance to everything downtown has to offer. Whether you're here for skiing, lake days, snowmobiling, or simply unplugging in Idaho's most beloved mountain town, this studio delivers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure.
🌟 WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
✔ Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
King Bed | Comfortable, well-appointed, perfect for couples
Queen Air Mattress | Great for additional guests or kids
Sleeps up to 4 guests comfortably
✔ Key Amenities & Highlights
Private trail access — 43 acres of undeveloped walking, jogging & biking trails right out your back door
Short walk to Payette Lake & downtown McCall shops and restaurants
Free McCall Transit — hop on the free daily shuttle that loops through town (7am–7pm, flag it down anywhere!)
Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances
Washer/dryer in unit
Smart TV with streaming + free WiFi
Bathroom with shower, towels, hair dryer & first aid kit
Quiet, peaceful neighborhood — a mix of locals and seasonal neighbors
✔ Ideal For: Solo travelers, couples, and small families looking for a cozy, well-located base to explore everything McCall has to offer year-round.
🏡 THE SPACE
Don't let "studio" fool you — this space is open, airy, and surprisingly roomy. Every inch has been thoughtfully remodeled and furnished, and the surroundings do the rest. Backed up to 43 acres of untouched wilderness, the scenery out your window looks like a painting. Inside, you'll find everything you need for a comfortable, convenient stay — a full kitchen, in-unit laundry, streaming TV, and a king bed that'll have you sleeping like you never left home. Access is via stairs, and the vibe is peaceful, private, and completely Idaho.
📍 LOCATION
🏔️ Payette Lake – Crystal-clear mountain lake, walking distance for swimming, kayaking & sunsets
🌲 Private Trail Access – 43 acres of walking, jogging & biking trails directly behind the property
🛝 Legacy Park – Downtown beach park with stunning lake views, volleyball & water access
🛝 Rotary Park – Lakeside park with playground, swimming area & beautiful sunrises
🏔️ Ponderosa State Park – Miles of trails, lake access & iconic Idaho scenery (minutes away)
🌊 Goose Creek Falls – Scenic waterfall hike (nearby)
☕ The Den on Payette – Beloved local breakfast spot with lake views
🍽️ Rupert's Restaurant – Fine dining with Payette Lake views, a McCall staple
🍔 Frenchie's – Local favorite for lunch, casual and delicious
🍺 The Cutwater on Payette Lake – Waterfront dining, great for date night
🚌 McCall Transit – Free daily shuttle loops through town 7am–7pm, no stops needed — just flag it down!
🔑 GUEST ACCESS
Guests have full access to the entire studio apartment including the kitchen, living space, bathroom, and washer/dryer. No garage access. Check-in is seamless with our smart lock system — no keys needed. We're available via call, text, or message at any time throughout your stay.
📝 HOUSE RULES & HELPFUL INFO
Guest Headcount & Fair Pricing
To ensure accurate preparation and fair pricing, we charge a small per-person fee. Exterior cameras are in place for safety and to help confirm guest count. Please provide an accurate total for overnight guests and daytime visitors so we can plan accordingly and maintain a great experience for everyone.
Pet Policy
We do not allow pets at this property due to owners having severe animal allergies.
Smoking & Substance Policy
This is a smoke-free home:
No smoking or vaping
No recreational drug use
Violations may result in loss of deposit and additional cleaning fees.
Neighborhood Quiet Hours
City regulations require quiet hours beginning at 10:00 PM. Please be mindful of noise levels outdoors and in common areas during this time to ensure a peaceful environment for our neighbors.
Contactless Check-In & Host Access
We offer a seamless arrival with our smart lock system. If you need anything during your stay, we're just a message or text away.
Digital Guestbook & Add-Ons
We provide a digital guestbook with essential details about your stay, house information, local recommendations, and checkout instructions. You can also request early check-in or late check-out (subject to availability and a small fee) through the guestbook.
Security Deposit & Damage Waiver
Some booking channels require a fully refundable $250 security deposit. If applicable, you'll receive instructions after booking. The deposit is returned promptly after checkout, provided there is no damage or policy violation. You may also choose to purchase a damage waiver and/or deposit for additional peace of mind.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Guests are required to digitally agree and sign house rules and rental agreement which will be emailed once booking is received.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
McCall is home to this holiday home. Ponderosa State Park and Packer Johns Cabin State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include McPaws Thrift Store and Mountain Monet. Manchester Ice & Event Center and Activity Barn are also worth visiting. Visit our McCall travel guide
Is Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake located?
Situated in McCall, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wild Horse Park, Big Chair Park and McCall Brewing Company. McCall Public Library and Payette Lake are also within 15 minutes.
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Cozy Studio • Trail Access • Walk to Payette Lake Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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.
Clean, spacious, comfortable and great location. However, it was lacking in some basic amenities, ie, Kleenex, soap for shower, only 2 coffee cups, 3 dinner plates, no wine glasses. Also one of the entry steps was coming loose and the steep interior stairs leading to the unit lacked a railing. Also, the tv did not work. Otherwise it was a nice stay.
We arrived very late due to fight delays. Check in was easy. Previous renters had taken coffee maker so we told owner and they said to pick one up at local store and send receipt and it would be deducted from rent.
Washing machine didn’t work. Had an error code that said it wasn’t getting water. Also, the oven didn’t work. The room was nice and location was good. Convenient to everything. Would visit again. Loved the area and people we met. Just get those little things fixed and it would have been perfect.
Richard B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Steven
7 Oct 2023
Smelled like old cigarettes but the stairwell had no handrail so those needing support, good luck. The remodel was done by a poor contractor where paint overspray, paint on ceramic tile floor, etc. noted. Management said it was clean but their standard is lower than ours. This rental has mis-matched linens, plates, glasses (what exist) which need to be upgraded. Just don’t look at the bathroom fan cover…
One King size bed and an air mattress that deflated. The kitchen did not have very many pots, pans, or cooking utensils. We contacted the property manager about the deflated air mattress and they had a new one delivered but we had no way to pump it up. The previous one was self-inflating. They need to invest in a sleeper-sofa and buy some pots, pans, and anything else that a normal kitchen would have.
Chris W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jeff G.
8 Aug 2019
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Grain of salt..
We planned a nice relaxing trip up to McCall weeks a couple weeks in advance including my pre paid reservation for this property. When we arrived and walked into the unit for out stay ( well after the 4pm check in time allowed) low and behold the previous guests had not checked out. All their valuables were in the unit ....and the place smelled like smoke. No doubt smokers staying in the place. WE attempted many times to contact the owner and the VRBO customer service is a joke they do nothing except try to contract the owner like we do. This is a busy weekend in McCall and now my wife and I trip turned into having to frantically try to find a "overpriced" last minute room at a hotel much farther away from the lake than we planned. So we ended up pay a couple hundred dollars more for our weekend lodging that we budgeted for plus no where near the lake. So even if you reserve this spot odds may be when yo arrive you will be out of luck like us. Of course we got a refund...big deal...that was the minimum. Beware staying here it stinks and you may not get the room you planned on.
I recently stayed at [accommodation name], and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. The accommodations were not as advertised, and the overall cleanliness of the place left much to be desired. There was a persistent and unbearable odor that made it difficult to even stay in the room.
To make matters worse, we had booked a 2-bed (4 persons) accommodation, but what we received was an air mattress that didn't work properly. Despite reaching out to the management, they refused to make it right, leaving half of our family with no choice but to sleep on the floor. This was completely unacceptable and extremely inconvenient, especially during a family vacation.
When booking a place to stay, one expects basic comfort and cleanliness, which sadly were lacking in this situation. It is disheartening to have paid for an accommodation that failed to meet even the most basic standards. Light bulbs were burnt out and bedding was missing including no duvet cover.
I strongly advise against considering staying here , as their lack of responsiveness and refusal to rectify the situation only added to the disappointment. I hope that my review serves as a warning to future travelers and prompts the management to address the issues they are clearly aware of.
Everything we needed for a quick trip up to McCall. Glad we could bring our “fur baby” with us as well.
Kevin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Tessa S.
23 Mar 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Really didn’t live up to the pictures
My Husband and I booked a 4 night stay for the beginning of spring break and thought we found a nice relaxing place there in McCall. However, since the moment we got there it was a huge disappointment. Starting off on the driveway, they never plowed it after a snow storm and so the driveway became an ice rink.
To continue on the outside, the small 3 foot wide walkway is scattered with black ice. This is a combination from driveway way runoff and the 8 inches of ice and snow on the roof. It’s one decent warm day away from all that ice sliding off and damaging the house or worse, hit someone. Also lots of beer bottles laying around the backyard, probably broken. We didn’t want to go near them because we don’t know where the glass bottles start and stop. Rating on outside, 1 and dangerous.
On the inside, it is either still under renovation or they did a hack job remodeling. Paint on the floors, counters, and doors. They used brown shag carpet so if it gets dirty no one can tell. Easier to say it’s clean if it’s all dirty.
The kitchen is a joke, offer 3 basic items for cooking. An unusable 6 inch fry pan, a 12 inch saucer pan, and a 3 quart pot. They provided a 4 person living space with 1 coffee mug.
When we decided to try and make something in the kitchen, low and behold the dishes were dirty. I spent a good potion of that morning cleaning the place up so we could try and enjoy it. We didn’t pay for this place just for us to spend our time cleaning it. Especially when there is a large cleaning fee!!
And lastly, but absolutely the worst thing is the bed. The mattress itself is old and caves in making it impossible to get a decent night sleep, not to mention the sheets are pilling and do not fit the bed. The bed frame is also old, broken, and squeaky. You cough and the bed moves. Inside rating: 1
This is a company who just buys homes and rents them out (about 100 nationwide). They clearly don’t visit to do property checks and maintain it. I hope this review will get them to come up and update everything so future guests can enjoy McCall for the beauty it has to offer.
This was a perfect fit for our short stay! Loved walking through the adjacent forest 😎
Jen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Marie G.
2 Jan 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Full Kitchen Not Equipped
We chose this property because it listed a full kitchen, was close to town and allowed dogs. When we arrived after a long day of travel wanting to cook simple spaghetti for dinner we found only two small skillets. Not even a pot to boil water or a cookie sheet to reheat bread in the oven. The towels were gray and dingy, there was beard hair trimmings in the top drawer of the bathroom, the sheets were pilly and only 1 coffee mug for the morning. From the photos we thought the couch was a pull-out but once we realized it wasn’t we went back and read the description. The place only “sleeps 4” with an air mattress. The location was great and there was easy parking but the cleanliness and ill-equipped kitchen left much to be desired.
We enjoyed ourselves! And we were excited to be able to bring our dog 💕 the only thing was there wasn’t enough pots and pans, we made do, but maybe getting more pans would be awesome!
This is a clean, comfortable place in a good location. I would stay here again and recommend it others without hesitation.
The only downside, which the owners have no control over, is the people renting the house took over all 4 parking spots and we had to park down the road every time we came and left.
The place was fine. A like cluttered. The parking was iffy because the people renting the house brought 4 cars. It was good for short notice weekend get away.
This place was perfect for my family! Plenty of space for 2 adults, one child, and our dogs. We loved that it was one big open area. The kitchen and laundry came in very handy. Close walking distance to the lake and restaurants. If staying here with a very little one, I would recommend bringing a baby gate to prevent access to the stairs. Honestly a great place to stay.
It was the perfect getaway for our anniversary, I would Highly recommend this house. The owner is very personable through messages and wants to make sure your good to go! I will rent again.
The room rental was fantastic. It was recently renovated and modern. It was very spacious and had convenient amenities such as the full kitchenette. The property owners even bought an air conditioner unit prior to our stay to ensure we would be comfortable. Customer service level was great. We would love to stay here again, and encourage you to stay here too!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
19 Aug 2018
Cute, clean and convenient!
Perfect place for a couple or small group. Loved having Amazon Hulu and Netflix hookup. Also very quiet.