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Mosquito flat resevoir
Fish pond in town
Deer in the yard
Front of Rustic Cabin

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 444.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Challis, ID
  • Challis City Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Challis Hot Springs
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Challis, ID (CHL)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Back Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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 manager

Eli Coon
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Challis

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.
Map
Challis, ID

What's nearby

  • Challis City Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Central Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Land of the Yankee Fork State Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Challis Hot Springs - 24 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Challis Lanes - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Y-Inn Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Real Deal Smoke House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Y-Inn Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rustic Valley Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

chase k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic valley cabin.

Pretty good little house. I must say some things need address.. The oven temperature would not set Properly. The window AC unit is loud right above Your head watching tv. You are lucky to get a 5 minute shower before the hot water runs out. The heater in the bedroom needs to be addressed when super cold. If these things were all taken care of it would be a great little place. It served my purpose for 7 days.
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute and homey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Perfect

Very clean and nice easy to get to everything could use another light in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., Boise, ID

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

Great little spot!

This little cabin was perfect for a stay in town. Warm, cozy, and all the amenities you need. That fold out sofa couch is hands down the most comfortable one I’ve ever slept on. Hosts were terrific! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Aimee F.

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

Cute, cozy cabin

Our group of four stayed for two nights at the cabin as part of a long road trip. We were thrilled by the town of Challis and all the friendly people we met in town. Our hosts left great recommendations for the area. We ate at the Real Deal Smokehouse and checked out the Bayhorse Ghost Town nearby- they both were wonderful! The cabin was a bit snug for four adults, but the beds were comfortable (including the pull-out couch) and we had plenty of bedding/towels for our stay. We were grateful to have a coffee pot to use in the morning! We would recommend this as a great spot for couples. Overall, it was a nice stay and our hosts were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., FILER

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

Escape to Challis!

Super clean and cute place! Excellent communication with Eli when we experienced a technical internet difficulty the first night. He graciously put us up in his other rental 0.1 mile away and promptly fixed the issue the next day. The hideaway was darling and perfect for us to celebrate our anniversary. This being our longest vacation is 2 years, it fit the bill. Challis is such a beautiful place, rich in outdoor activities as well as history. My only suggestion is to bring a sun shade as the backyard has no protection from the sun and it can get hot. Thank you for a marvelous 5 nights!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laci N.

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

Awesome weekend getaway

This was the perfect place for a weekend getaway!! Super cute and clean. Close to the natural hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kip N.

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

The Rustic Valley Cabin was a great place to stay

The cabin was very clean. The property and the inside were both nicely updated but it still has a cozy home feeling to it. The manager responded quickly to my questions. We would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammi H.

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

Cozy get away!

Peaceful and quiet little town with deer wandering the streets. Great get away for long weekend with your significant other. We will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammi H.

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

Perfect hunting cabin!

Loved this little cabin ...location was perfect! Definetly plan to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

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

Challis Cabin

View was spectacular! Cabin was close to so many site seeing places!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

rhaine f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Challis

This place is a lot better than staying in the motels in town. I love the decoration in the cabin. Only complaints were their were little black ants in the kitchen. I pretty much cleaned after every meal real good and mopped and they came again. The doorway height was pretty low for my tall husband hitting his head all the time. The pull out bed was very comfortable and bed was firm for my picky husband. We were hauling a trailer which made walking very convenient from the cabin. I love Challis and I was very glad to not have a grumpy husband with this lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara G., Salt Lake City

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

Cozy cabin in the center of hot spring adventures

We absolutely loved our stay up in Challis! This cozy cabin was perfect for everything we needed. We were able to take our pup with us and enjoy all the beauty that surrounds Challis, such as the many hot springs and mountain espcapes. Eli was so quick to get back to me with a question I had, which was much appreciated. We were able to enjoy getting out of the city and hiding away in the small town of Challis. The deer and bunnies that hung out in the front yard were such a cool thing to see. The fully stocked kitchen allowed for us to make our small Thanksgiving dinner here. What a wonderful place to stay! Thanks for the wonderful long weekend escape.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Eli Coon

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My Wife and I were both born and raised in Idaho. We have four beautiful girls-- ages 8 to 1. We love to explore as a family. We are excited to share our place with others!

Why they chose this property

It has been fully remodeled as of Sept 1st 20202 so it will feel rustic with all modern amenities. A lot of outdoor camping, hiking and fishing is in the area as well as some forthe best hot pools to visit in Idaho.

What makes this property unique

Unique original home built in 1920 in Challis, Idaho

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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