Charming Cabin on the River in the Sawtooth National Forest .. Idaho Dark Sky

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South Fork of the Boise River behind the cabin

Kitchen, in addition there is a Breakfast Bar, Dining table and Wood Stove Area

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fairfield, ID

Soldier Mountain Ski Area

85 min drive

Sawtooth National Forest

86 min drive

Sun Valley Ski Resort

176 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Your very own private 1000 feet of river frontage on 40 acres surrounded by the Sawtooth National Forest. Rare Find, Charming and Secluded Log Cabin on the South Fork of the Boise River. In our Idaho Dark Sky, see the Milky Way, Comets, Meteor's and an amazing display of stars. Pan for gold in the river, hike or bike one of the many many trails on and near the cabin property. Take a picnic trip and Soak in Worswick Hot Springs.

Perfect for a family, Nature Lovers or Honeymoon.
Cabin is very nice and decorated well. Wildlife abounds, we have spotted Bear, Moose, Fox, Mountain Lions, Wolves, Deer and Elk. Hundreds of miles of breathtakingly beautiful trails to hike, cycle or dirt bike on. The wildflowers are amazing. Solar power gives you amenities while still keeping you off the grid and green.

Surrounding area has some of the best FLY-FISHING in the United States. When the river is flowing good, take a refreshing tube ride down the River. Too much to see and do to list.

Keywords: Cabin Salmon River Forest

Property manager

Lorie and JIm

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Well behaved pets welcome, please provide details

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet must be leashed at all times and not allowed to run free on property. Provide details on your pet for approval.. Thank you.. animal lovers : )

If you are bringing ATV's or motorcycles, please provide details prior to booking.. they must be approved prior to booking... Thank you !

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

On-site 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

About the area

Fairfield

Located in Fairfield, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Boise River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Soldier Mountain Ski Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fairfield, ID

What's nearby

Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 68 min drive
Soldier Mountain Ski Area - 85 min drive
Sawtooth National Forest - 86 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cabin on the River in the Sawtooth National Forest .. Idaho Dark Sky pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Cabin on the River in the Sawtooth National Forest .. Idaho Dark Sky?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cabin on the River in the Sawtooth National Forest .. Idaho Dark Sky?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cabin on the River in the Sawtooth National Forest .. Idaho Dark Sky located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Boise River and within 25 miles (40 km) of Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Sawtooth National Forest. Salmon River and Soldier Mountain Ski Area are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad I.

12 Aug 2024

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

A Wonderful Time!

We had a wonderful stay. Jim is so kind and the property is beautiful. We truly enjoyed our time here and it was a great time had by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

5 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Getaway from the world

Such a beautiful, peaceful place to get away. The cabin is gorgeous and has everything you need. If you want to unplug and spend some uninterrupted time from your phone, email, social media and get into nature this is the place. Jim was the best host and we will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

1 July 2024

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

Music in the mountains

Perfect remote cabin with all the amenities you could need in the woods. Relaxed by watching the hummingbirds and listening to all the sounds of nature.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda I.

16 June 2024

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

True Getaway

We were delighted with our stay. Jim was a gracious host and attended to all our needs. We couldn’t believe the views and beauty of the property. We have already recommended the cabin to friends in and out of state.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

30 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful

Nice quiet location. Off the beaten path which is what we wanted. Enjoyed relaxing by the river as well as by the fire pit when it cooled off in the evening.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

6 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Getaway

We absolutely loved our stay! Jim was the most gracious to help with anything we needed. The cabin was perfect and we’d definitely return!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

12 July 2023

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

Lovely location

We really enjoyed our stay on the river. The river cabin was perfect. Beautiful wildflowers, lots of butterflies, and wildlife all around the cabin. There are three wonderful decks at the cabin and we loved hearing the sound of the river. Very secluded setting. Jim, the owner, was most helpful and a very sweet man. A lucky find.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana V.

1 July 2023

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

Amazing

Second time staying in Jim’s cabin and loved it again. The location cannot be beat if you like the outdoors. Loved that we can bring our dogs. The cabin is clean and it has everything that you’d need.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

23 June 2023

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

Top notch

Tha cabin was perfect. Jim and bleu are true host and insure that you are comfortably set.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Connie B.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

River Cabin

The stay was great! Based on pictures, I had the impression we would see the mountains and have direct access to the river out the front door of the cabin. I was looking forward to sitting by the river every day. There was no easy access to the river-maybe because of the Spring season? Couldn't see much of the mountains because of all the pine trees. Also didn't expect to be so remote. (Hour and 20 minutes on a dirt road from town to the cabin.) We quickly adjusted and had a great time. Jim was very accommodating and available.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F., Bailey, Colorado

11 Sept 2022

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

Trip for the soul!

My husband and I stayed in Jim’s cabin for 5 nights and loved every minute of it. Simply being away from the hustle and bustle of life was so rejuvenating. The house had a great front and back porch to sit and relax on. The gas grill came in handy almost every night. It was amazing to see how many modern amenities were available with the solar-powered home - everything we could have needed was there, including a washer. The river was beautiful and so relaxing; Jim had chairs and a pop up shade tent right by the bank. Jim’s house is next door but the property was so large that there was a ton of privacy and space between, but close enough that you could walk over if you needed anything. One important thing to note is that Fairfield is about an hour’s drive south, and the Smoky Bar store about 15 min south only has limited essentials. So, make sure to get all your groceries before arriving or you’ll have a long trip to the grocery in Fairfield. I also recommend a 4wd vehicle, and if you want to try for Goat Lake, you’ll definitely need a side x side or Jeep because we couldn’t make it in my Subaru. I would love to come back some day, it was truly a great place.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

31 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

I'm not even sure where to start in describing our stay at this property. First, the drive to the cabin from Fairfield had some of the most beautiful scenery! Checking in and getting settled in at the cabin after a long flight and drive from Boise was simple. Lorie was so helpful in planning this trip and giving us valuable information (like closest grocery store)! Jim was the nicest host! The cabin is beautiful and nestled right into the trees. From the cabin we could hear the river and couldn't wait to explore the trails leading down to the river. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay. The river was truly the main attraction for us as we went fishing, tubing, and even tried panning for gold. The canopy and the chairs at the end of the river trail was great! The kids (16 yrs and 9yrs) loved having the hatchet throwing area, too! We all got pretty good at it. Personally, my favorite part of the whole cabin was the back porch as we spent many hours in the morning and evening watching a family of squirrels in a nearby tree; listening and feeling the buzz of the many hummingbirds going to a feeder; viewing the mountains and listening to the river; and just catching up with each other. And as many other reviews have said, the mattresses were very comfy! I would highly recommend this property to others as it was hard to say goodbye.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Don C.

5 Aug 2022

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

Dirt bike trip

Great place. Beautiful and clean. Our hosts Jim and Lorie were very friendly and helpful. There are a lot of amazing trails in the area. Ride in/ride out from the cabin. Only downside is no internet connection in the cabin. Not a problem to get off the grid and unplug for awhile, but we needed it for a little bit daily for business purposes and understood the cabin to be equipped with wifi.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H., St. Louis, MO

24 July 2022

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

Amazing cabin getaway!

What a little slice of heaven in the Sawtooth National Forest! My husband, our dog Ranger and I had the most relaxing and peaceful week in Jim's beautiful, well-equipped cabin. The cabin was all it is described to be - very comfortable and cozy for the 3 of us. Jim and his precious dog Bleu were incredibly attentive and kind. Jim is a true gem, one of those special people you will never forget after meeting. This was the best host experience we've ever had at a VRBO. We hiked, played in the river with our pup, took scenic drives, enjoyed evening fires in the fire pit, but most of all we just relaxed on one of the porches and soaked in the glorious display of nature surrounding us. I have never seen so many different varieties of hummingbirds! The only thing that could possibly have made it more enjoyable for my husband is if he could have caught some fish in the river. He gave it his all, but the river won this time. We just may have to come back so he can try again. Overall, it was a wonderful getaway and I will carry the memories with me for a very long time. Thank you Jim!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bozena S.

20 July 2022

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

Amazing stay at the River Cabin!

We had such a blast at this cabin! From axe throwing, star gazing, hiking, to fishing, there is something to do for everyone, we all had so much fun, and the area is so breathtaking. Jim and Bleu are also some of the best hosts we have ever had, Jim is an amazing guide and person. Thank you so much Jim for the amazing memories, and we definitely hope to see you again!

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

joe e.

13 July 2022

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

great location but a little more information

The property itself is great and the owner (Jim) was a very pleasant individual. Nice expanse of trials to the river & stream. A couple of things to note. Although the cabin was very comfortable, the bed in the master bedroom was flush with the south wall. This meant that one of the people in the bed would have to crawl over the other one to get to the bathroom in the night. Neither my wife nor I wanted to be in the landlocked position so we took turns with one of us sleeping on the couch. Our initial plan was to use the cabin as a base for day hikes into the mountains. However, nearly all of the accessible trails in the area were for motorized vehicles (motorbikes, atvs and off-road rigs). We went out for a couple of hikes but it wasn't pleasant being on trails with atvs running by. Additionally, our dog (a golden retriever) was ill-suited for the vegetation in this area and picked up loads of burrs. No burrs at the cabin, but tons in the forest. So if you bring a dog, make sure it's a short-coated dog. Lastly, the neighbor to the immediate north of the cabin was building his structure and had a chihuahua that was attacked by a dog from a previous guest. We were cautioned by Jim to make sure our dog did not venture over to the neighbors' property because he was carrying a sidearm and was prepared to shoot any large dogs that ventured onto his property. Our dog is very friendly and gets along with all dogs, but it is a bit unnerving to know that if he had wandered next door, it could have had a poor outcome. So, I would rate this property as a five-star for a family that wanted to hang around the cabin (which was very relaxing for us) or for a group that wanted to use motorized access to the forest. Just not our thing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

22 June 2022

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

Amazing Property!

We had a fantastic time and were very comfortable during our stay. Jim is most helpful and always ready to assist with any needs. The cabin is very well stocked and has everything we needed. It's so peaceful and relaxing-we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

19 June 2022

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

A piece of HEAVEN

Thanks so much for allowing us to stay in that perfect cozy cabin ! We had the best trip ever. We were busy and rested as well. Fishing, hiking, exploring, picture taking, cooking dinner over the fire, the wood stove plus!!! Jim is the sweetest host who really knows the area and genuinely enjoys hearing about your adventures. Jim and blue really made this trip, after the hardest year ever, so much more special. I can NOT wait to return!! Thanks so much to Lorie and Jim, truly this was the best vacation ever. Brendan and Kim ❤️❤️❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darby J.

1 June 2022

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

Exceeded our Expectations

We loved our stay! The cabin was absolutely amazing and Jim was so kind and helpful. This cabin is quite remote, which is exactly what we were looking for. Just ensure you bring up everything you need to save you a trek back into town! We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

13 Oct 2021

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

Or best family vacation yet!

We stayed over a week and didn't want to leave, it was so beautiful and relaxing. Jim was the nicest host and has really thought of everything. It was our best, most relaxing family vacation we have had.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

4 Oct 2021

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This was an awsome place to stay

I would definitely go again. The area was beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Draper, USA

4 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful property and cabin!

We loved the views, the fabulous property with the horseshoe pit and ax throwing station, and the wonderful cabin. Jim was the perfect host and we are so grateful we met him. The cabin was such an amazing place to spend a long weekend; we wished we could have spent a week.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

26 Sept 2021

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

Perfect short getaway

Property and amenities were exactly as advertised. But the warrmth and energy on the property cannot be captured in an advert. My only regret was that we didnt have more time

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josalyn B.

8 Sept 2021

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

Good

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

10 July 2021

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

Relaxing and rejuvenating stay off grid and in nature

We had the most wonderful time in The River Cabin. Jim is such an excellent, personable, and interesting host. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him and his little dog, Blue. We hope to return next year for a longer stay. there is so much to do and explore - one week wasn't enough!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021