A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Challis, within a 15-minute walk of Challis City Park and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Central Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Challis Golf Course.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Central Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Challis Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Challis Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 9.5 miles
Getting around
Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 152 min drive
Restaurants
Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - 4 min walk
Challis Lanes - 14 min walk
Y-Inn Lounge - 1 min walk
Real Deal Smoke House - 17 min walk
Y-Inn Cafe - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cabin style home
Unwind at this beautifully restored 1932 cabin style home. This cozy house located in Challis Idaho is the perfect spot to relax, slow down, and unwind.
For adventure seekers, it is the ideal home base. We are about a 30 minute drive from Gold Bug Hot Springs.
We are in walking distance to local restaurants, bars, and the library. There is a local spring where you can fill your water bottles with fresh water.
*****NO WIFI IN HOME*****
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This vacation home features books, a video library, and sledding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include designated smoking areas, rock climbing nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Jason Staker
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
Things to do
Golf
Gym
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1 square foot
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
House
Cabin Style Home Challis
Cabin Style Home Private vacation home
Cabin Style Home Private vacation home Challis
Cabin style home Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jessie R.
Feb 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Very cute, comfortable and the place stayed warm!
Jessie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paige B.
Jun 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Great place to stay! Stayed with friends to run the local River of No Return race and this was a great place to sleep and recover. Place was clean, bed was really comfortable and everything was great!
Only thing that could improve a little was I didn't receive the instructions to get in until the morning of our visit, which was a little unnerving. However, we got the instructions and got in just fine.
Paige B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
pb m.
May 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice updated home
The home has been renovated. The master has a nice king sized bed. Home has microwave and even a washer and dryer (we didnt use them though). Very quiet neighborhood!
pb m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Shannon S., Pocatello
Apr 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good house in challis
Good location good communication with host could be a little cleaner.
Shannon S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise O.
Jul 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
nice home
Nice property and everything needed. Owner responds. One thing being a few older women, the shower will be hard to get into and slippery.
great time thanks
Denise O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judson B.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house!!!
Upon arrival check in was simple, the residence is very clean and easy to find. Over all a great value and very comfortable.
Judson B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Sarah L.
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very poor communication
Once we actually got into the house it was nice and clean. However, getting into the house was a challenge. No check in details were provided before the stay and I was unable to reach the owner at either phone number or through the messaging service on the app. We had to sit and ring the Ring doorbell constantly in order to get the code to get into the house. It took 3 hours to get into the house due to lack of response from the owner which should never happen. Even Vrbo customer service was unable to get ahold of him. So anyone planning on staying here in the future should attempt to obtain check in details prior to the day of arrival to avoid this happening to them. The host said the check in info is online but on the VRBO app and online and in the email I received it said the host has not provided check in details. Maybe he has on other sites but that’s not what I used. Other than that the house was fine, no concerns with the property, just the lack of owner response.
Sarah L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Jalayne M.
Feb 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
Check-in time is at 2pm - I reached out to property owner/manager at 1:45pm day of check in, about the check-in details, because they had not been released yet. The phone number on the property to contact the owner was not in service so I had to message him through VRBO only.
There was some back and forth on what check-in time was now to be expected - the check in time was moved from 2pm to 6pm due to cleaner having some issues and owner revealed his working phone number at 4pm.
Upon arrival, the house was beautiful! 5/5 stars.
Some issues we had:
-Dishwasher was broken and that was not disclosed until 4:30pm on check-in day.
-The bedrooms are not centrally heated so the bedroom doors had to be open to get heat. Only heater was located in living room.
We would stay again, however, better communication would need to take place.
Jalayne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
SUSAN N.
May 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Too many RULES!
Nice place, clean and modern, comfy king bed. BUT….there’s MANY RULES POSTED THAT AREN’T MENTIONED IN LISTING….. dogs not allowed on carpet or furniture, no SHOES on carpet, must STRIP ALL SHEETS, couldn’t use any dishes for dog. Had a detailed description of how exactly to close shower curtain.
Now I’d never allow dogs on furniture but not on carpet?! And taking off shoes on carpet!!! Jeez!
Bathtub was cute as an old fashioned cattle watering metal tub but it was so high I couldn’t step over to get in, although I have balance issues and a bum leg that can’t raise that high. I wish I knew it was that high before booking. I could see picture but couldn’t tell how tall it really was.
Bed was very tall, mattress nice and firm and supportive with a nice pillowtop type mattress pad. It was so nice to have a king bed!
Wood burning stove was nice and entire place has a nice rustic, but modern cabin feel.
Now in addition to $145 rate, I paid $50 for pets, $30 for cleaning and $20 service fee….so don’t you think THEY could do the bedding…at LEAST? Isn’t that exactly what I’m PAYING FOR?
So overall, I wouldn’t choose this place again. Not enough "service" offered and I think they need to change to NO PETS as it’s not really pet friendly.
I need to say my 2 dogs are 25lb extremely well trained and well behaved Australian Shepherds. It’s not like I had two giant wild crazy dogs running around.
Funny how some of these “rules” really irked me and left a bad taste in my mouth. I’ve stayed in at least 20 VRBOs and never found any as fussy as this one. I have photos but don't see a way to attach them to this review.
SUSAN N.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Betsy H.
May 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy spot, kind host
Our stay at Jason's house was wonderful. With a party of four adults, two kids, and a dog, everybody had their own sleeping space, and plenty of room for lounging in the living room. The new appliances in the kitchen were a serious perk, and we really appreciated the on-demand water heater for providing us all with a great shower experience without having to worry about hot water supply. Jason was a joy to communicate with! He welcomed us warmly and gave us all the little tips needed to make our time in Challis the best possible. If you want to visit Goldbug Hotsprings, they Pahsimeroi Valley, or any of the many other natural beauties of the area, Jason's house makes a great base camp!
Betsy H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jordan T.
Apr 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
The mountain views from the property are gorgeous! Jason's place is clean, nice, and has everything you'd need. Especially loved the large sectional and the shower. The House Rules are only listed inside the home so be advised that you'll need to keep pets out of your bedrooms and off the furniture.
Jordan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chelsia N.
Feb 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Very clean, nice place to stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Chelsia N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristie M., Liberty Lake, WA
Oct 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely remodeled home
Challis is a small, quaint little town and finding a rental is difficult. We were lucky enough to find this little gem. Located within the town of Challis, too. From the outside it was not overly impressive, but the inside was very nice. It was clean. And it had all of the amenities we needed. I would stay here again.
Kristie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cheri H.
Oct 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Challis Getaway
Interior was very clean and comfortable. Great Kitchen! One bathroom with 5 people was tough. One of the twin beds sags. Quiet neighborhood close to town but not far from the golf course. No yard or decks. I would rent here again.
Cheri H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jess F.
Sep 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
The property was very warm and welcoming and very clean. Very fun decor. We would definitely stay again. Two of the guests were first time VRBOers and they loved it.
Jess F.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
ANN A.
Aug 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
Perfect place which was comfortable and clean with everything you need. Quiet community and nice getaway.
The property was everything as advertised, except the tv's. They are smart tv's but without cable/internet/wifi, there's nothing smart about them.
Anyway, we fired up our mobile SONOS and had a wonderful evening listening to music and cooking dinner. If visiting Challis, it's a great place to stay.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matthew T.
Aug 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The outside looked llike I wasn’t at the right place- the inside was awesome. Perfect layover place! Would stay again gladly
Matthew T.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Damaris C.
Jul 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute House in a Small Town
We stayed as two families coming through town to explore the area. The house is cute inside, comfortable and well stocked. Jason was responsive and helpful. The area is pretty sleepy but is close to a lot of outdoor options. Goldbug Hot Springs was amazing. The house comfortably sleeps 6 and the couch, which can easily accommodate a couple kids, is super comfortable. It was a lovely stay.
Very clean small house that turned out to be an excellent stay for our family of 6!
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
Jun 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
This property has some great features. We enjoyed staying there. Challis is a quiet, friendly town.
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chelle C., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jun 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location.
Loved this rental in Challis. It was clean and very comfortable for 6 adults.
The host was very easy to communicate with, and pleasant.
We were close to so many great adventures, there wasn’t enough time. We will definitely have to come back!
Chelle C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ardee F.
May 16, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice clean place to stay
Ardee F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Savannah H., Kent, WA
Apr 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a weekend rental
My partner and I spent the weekend in Challis with Jason’s home as our base. The property is very close to the Bayhorse Ghost Town which was unfortunately closed but we got to drive past and a lot of hiking/off roading trails. Be careful when using the sink! It is very high powered. The home suited our needs and was close enough to the local grocer and food that we could walk.