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Dog-Friendly Fishing/Ski Log Home by River/Mountain – a Feeling of Old Ketchum

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Our beautifully restored fishing home near Bald Mountain & the Big Wood River
Our beautifully restored fishing home near Bald Mountain & the Big Wood River
Living room
Living room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ketchum, ID
  • River Run Day Lodge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sun Valley Ski Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bald Mountain
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-Friendly Fishing/Ski Log Home by River/Mountain – a Feeling of Old Ketchum

NOTE: There are more direct walking paths that give quicker access from the house to River Run Lodge (6 minutes) and Roundhouse Express Gondola (9 minutes) than shown in the automated times by the map above.

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WELCOME to 515 Wood River Drive, one of the original fishing homes in Ketchum, Idaho! We face the Big Wood River, with great fishing year 'round. And we're just a short walk to town, the bike path, and Bald Mountain -- Sun Valley's premier peak with great winter skiing.

Our authentic, beautifully preserved log home has been completely remodeled: two bedrooms and two baths upstairs and a large master bedroom and bath downstairs. But, we’ve retained the original log-cabin look of the original house. We were in love with the house when we first saw it; we love it even more after our extensive and careful remodeling. And, we’ve attempted to bring inside some of the outside that is historic Ketchum, the Ketchum we love. The kitchen’s hickory cabinets blend with the color of the logs of the outer walls. The white tile reflects the snow in season, while the forest green grouting and other green accent colors — like the green leather and upholstery in the living room — reflect the evergreens and grass of the spring and summer.

In keeping with our affection for the house, which we want to share with you, you will find a number of fragile wood carvings — of fish, beaver, raccoon, and bear — that we commissioned a Montana artist to create. We had another artist capture the feeling of Idaho in oil paintings you’ll find displayed in the living room, the master bedroom, and the hallway. The house is light and sunny; windows overlook the yard and the Big Wood River. It’s not a very large home; very few homes in this area, many 70 years old and even older, are not large … at least by today’s standards. But our house is charming and cozy.

The house comfortably sleeps 6 in beds. In special cases we can accommodate up to 8 people (please inquire if interested).

We love dogs — I am privileged to own two adorable Goldens myself — and have designed the house to accommodate the needs and safety of our four-legged friends. The property is completely private with an organic yard and mature trees, surrounded by a handsome fence that offers full security to children and pets.

~Mary Ann Peters

Property manager

Mary Ann Peters
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs must be house trained and neutered (if male).
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please review ALL house rules before booking your stay. We will verify ALL reservation details after the booking.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ketchum

Located in Ketchum, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Gail Severn Gallery and Gallery DeNovo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hemingway Memorial and Ernest Hemingway Memorial. PK's Ski and Sports and Sawtooth Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Ketchum, ID

What's nearby

  • River Run Day Lodge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Roundhouse Express Gondola - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sun Valley Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dollar Mountain - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bald Mountain - 31 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Run Day Lodge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Grumpy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Maude’s Coffee and Clothes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lefty's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Fishing/Ski Log Home by River/Mountain – a Feeling of Old Ketchum pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Fishing/Ski Log Home by River/Mountain – a Feeling of Old Ketchum?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Fishing/Ski Log Home by River/Mountain – a Feeling of Old Ketchum?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Fishing/Ski Log Home by River/Mountain – a Feeling of Old Ketchum located?

Located in the heart of Ketchum, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Sun Valley Ski Resort. Gail Severn Gallery and Gallery DeNovo are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett V.

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

Well appointed house in an incredibly convenient location

Very cozy and the owner was incredibly responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Great cabin. Nicely appointed.

Very nice location. Great amenities. Get to use one spot in the garage.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

We love this place!

This was our second stay here and we enjoyed it equally well as the first. It has old house flavor with many modern comforts. The fenced yard is beautiful and the location an easy walk to the public trails. Mary Ann is a very attentive and accomodating host.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin P.

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

Bluebird Family Ski Retreat

Home made for a lovely respite for our Sun Valley mid-winter family weekend (Couple, plus husband/wife 2 teens). Layout was fantastic and location convenient to slopes and town! House was clean and has everything you need to cook - and then some. Appreciated the signage posted throughout (vs hunting in a guest book for information). Communication with the host was good with timely responses. The living room sofas are somewhat tired. Primary negative about the home is the beds are exceptionally FIRM. As others have mentioned, there are lots of books to peruse and limited space to store groceries (outside the fridge). Overall, very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jason W.

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

Amazing location, met our needs.

The property is located right near the roundhouse gondola and a short walk into town. The place was exactly as the reviews said. Felt like staying at Grandma’s cabin in the woods. There is a lot of stuff on every surface of this cabin. Not sure who is staying long enough to read the 200-300 books, would have loved a few more games and puzzles. The overall cleanliness was less than desired. It is a pet friendly house, and it showed. There was a lot of dog hair on the couch and things just felt a little dirty. The upstairs is very tight with angled doors and ceilings, but worked great for our kids. As long as you expect an eclectic little cabin, that clearly allows dogs, and is in a great location, this is a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

C Scott P.

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

Our favorite place in Ketchum

Great location, cozy cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison c.

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

Ketchum Hospitality!

Authentic, historical, comfortable and welcoming. Fenced yard and outdoor terrace area is really terrific - private and secure! Plenty of parking space, room for bikes and equipment storage. Location is lovely and quiet with nature trees. Well set-up for our active family.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy Z.

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

Grandma's log cabin in the woods

It is difficult to find a property where dogs are welcome, and we were grateful to find this house. Mary Ann is a very attentive host. When we left early because the internet speed is super slow and the pillows are hard/compressed/very uncomfortable, she said she would get right on fixing these issues. I would also say the whole house needs a serious decluttering: too many knicknacks, especially decoy ducks, too many books piled everywhere, and too many kitchen things. One or two of each kind of kitchen utensil is enough, as are one or two cutting boards - not half a dozen of each. Food cupboard is overflowing, expiration dates need checking. Lots of pots and pans - really way too many. Yard is beautiful, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Ketchum Wedding

My wife and family were in the Ketchum area for a few days and we brought out two Labs. Regardless of the dogs being very well accommodated, the house and location was nearly perfect. We loved the home, area and accessibility it offered us. If you are a cook, you will find more than your average 'rental' kitchen stock. As there is no perfect possibility in some minds, I would consider bringing an updated bedroom pillow. The provided comfort was basic as one could expect. But we loved the comfort. Thanks for the rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

Wonderful & relaxing

Clean, comfy cabin near the river. Wish we could have stayed longer. Great host, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

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

Great location

As advertised
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter P.

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

Wonderful Property

Property located in our favorite neighborhood in Ketchum, very quiet, peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa B.

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

Charming log cabin walking distance to town

We loved the proximity of this cabin to downtown Ketchum and to the bike path and the river. it’s within walking distance to River Run lodge as well. We enjoyed hanging out in the yard. Very homey mountain log cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Great

Unfortunately, our stay was not like we expected, but it had nothing to do with the host. We were supposed to be a family of five, but none of our children made it due to flight and airport issues, so it was just my husband and myself. The house was great.. We didn’t need the upstairs bedrooms after all
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

As described, great location.

We spent a few nights here with our two kids and yellow lab. The property is exactly as described and shown in the photos. The location is hard to beat at the price. It is definitely quaint, with an intentional retro feel. The owner was accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Perfection

Great for dog owners who like clean places. Fenced in yard, AC, beautiful home, responsible and kind host, quiet neighborhood near the river and downtown. Ten stars out of a possible five!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie J.

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

Sun Valley Getaway

This is a cute cabin in Sun Valley that is nestled among big trees, close to the Bigwood River, and an easy walk into town. It has a lovely, private patio that we spent hours on each evening. The host, Mary Ann, is friendly and quick to respond to questions. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Didn’t want to leave

My family came to support me and a friend as we did Everesting event and everyone had the best time. Mary Ann is a super host
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Ketchum Stay

We spent a month at Mary Ann's house and it was perfect. We could walk to downtown Ketchum and the River Run base. Our dogs loved walking around the neighborhood and the nearby bike path. The house was comfortable and well equipped and any questions we had were easily answered with a review of the many instruction sheets placed throughout the house. The Village Market was very convenient. We had a great time - and appreciate that Mary Ann is willing to share her house with others.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C Scott P.

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

Lovely Log Cabin

This log cabin was perfect for our family of 5 with 3 older kids. Very welcoming and cozy atmosphere with lots of books and outdoor-themed decor. The location was great - close to skiing and downtown. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teena D., Ely, Nevada

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

So peaceful!!!

This cabin pairs nicely with the laid- back Ketchum vibe. Located in a quiet forested neighborhood a few blocks from downtown, this dog friendly home is surrounded by tall pine and aspen trees. Our golden retrievers loved the large securely fenced yard. Inside, the home was very clean. An extensive book collection throughout the house will encourage you to put down the phone. A great place to relax and recharge. We will definitely come back. Mary Ann is a great host. Steve and Teena and Luka and Murphy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M. A.

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

Everything was perfect. Down to operating the remotes.

Very hard to find someone who will share their home with two big Labs. The answer is someone with three Goldens.
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcin K.

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

Amazing!

Beautiful home in a fantastic location. Thanks for making our trip to Sun Valley awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Ketchum Cabin

Perfect size for our family and Location was perfect near town, bike trail and Bald Mountain. Great outdoor space and views. After a few recommendations to the owner about outdoor comfort for future guests (including new lounge chairs) , she was very accommodating and already making changes. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stoney P.

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

Escaping the Texas Heat

This was the perfect place for our family to stay for a couple of weeks this summer. The location was great! Close to town and hikes. We’re already looking at our calendar for next summer.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ann Peters

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Mary Ann Peters grew up in Northern California, a member of an old California family, who enjoyed fly fishing, backpacking and skiing in the west with its Golden Retrievers. Upon receiving her PhD, she moved to Palo Alto, California where she has lived and worked, lecturing on marketing at the MBA level, running a high tech consultancy, and participating on boards.

Why they chose this property

As a youngster, her family would vacation in the Sawtooth region where they hiked, fished, and skied in the winter. She developed her love for down hill skiing on Bald Mountain (Baldy) in Sun Valley. Once the family was grown, she and her husband purchased a gem in Ketchum; one they remodeled over 15 years. It was important to the family, to maintain the ‘look’ and ‘feel’ of old Ketchum even though they completely updated the property.

What makes this property unique

One can enjoy an extensive book collection while relaxing in a home not a vacation rental house. The property was remodeled with one thing in mind: guests should feel comfortable as if they were in their own home. And if one likes to cook, he/she will find almost every cooking gadget he/she requires. The large, fenced backyard is safe for children and dogs whom we welcome. The property is fertilize with organic, safe products; no chemicals. From the picnic table one has beautiful views of Baldy and one of the 30, lovely evergreen trees that line the property. The bike path is minutes from the house. One can walk to town in 10 minutes or ‘skip’ down the path to River Run to join the Bald Mountain hiking trail or jump in the River to cast a line. The house is conveniently located for all types of activities provided by The Sun Valley Company (Summer Symphony, music concerts, ice skating, hockey, gallery walks, and more). Biking, mountain biking, fly fishing, skiing, hiking, and walking are just of some the outdoor activities that are available within minutes from the house. And if one wants to stay ‘home’ one can relax, read, or sit at the picnic table and enjoy the views and weather.

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