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Fabulous Guest House with Swimming Pond and Gazebo - Near Rexburg

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Welcome to the Crain Country Guest House!
Queen bedroom with memory foam topper and hypo-allergenic comforter
View from the queen bedroom.
Dormer bedroom platform bed; memory foam topper and hypo-allergenic feather comforter

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Rexburg Rapids
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Brigham Young University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone Bear World
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Dormer

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous Guest House with Swimming Pond and Gazebo - Near Rexburg

The Crain guest house is perfect for the rural Idaho experience and a quiet, comfortable place to chill. We are located in the country 2 1/2 miles east of Hwy 20 and 10 minutes north of Rexburg. The guest house has views of the Tetons, swimming hole, farm land, cows, hawks, and bald eagles. The property has plenty of space for parking trailers.

The guest house is the perfect home base for all of your southeast Idaho & Wyoming adventures. We are located 5 minutes from awesome fishing and bridge jumping; 10 minutes from Rexburg; 40 minutes from Island Park; 45 minutes from Idaho Falls; 70 minutes from West Yellowstone; and 75 minutes from Jackson Hole. The world famous St. Anthony Sand Dunes are only 10 minutes away!

Don't forget your swimsuit in the summer - we have a big swimming hole with an island, rope swing, paddle boat, paddle boards, and a sandy beach to relax on. The Ashton Reservoir is only 15 minutes away and is a quiet, beautiful waterway for boating, floating, or fishing. In the winter, our swimming hole is empty and great for snow sledding. For bigger sledding thrills, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes are only a few minutes away.

After your long day, relax on the couch or recliner and read a book or watch a movie. The kitchen is stocked so you can enjoy cooking meals at home. Or, you may eat at our favorite local Mexican restaurant, El Jaliciense, in St. Anthony. For dinner and a movie, Rexburg is a short drive away. Retire to bed in the quiet countryside and drift to sleep on memory foam while snuggled in a fluffy comforter.

If you need any ideas of where to play or relax, just ask us.! We have coolers, sleds, life jackets, paddle boards, and float tubes for your use. We are in the house nearby if you should need anything during your stay.

P.S. We strive to make the guest house a low allergen environment. No smoking or indoor pets are allowed; no air fresheners or scented candles. All linens are 100% cotton and washed in scent-free detergent; all-natural cleaning products are used to clean the house.

Property manager

Marvin and Misty Crain
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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
Vaping and smoking are not allowed within the house, nor on the property.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Anthony

Located in St. Anthony, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Park and Porter Park, while Eliza R. Snow Performing Arts Center and Legacy Flight Museum are cultural highlights. Rexburg Rapids and The Craze Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Rexburg Rapids - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Brigham Young University - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Yellowstone Bear World - 23 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Mesa Falls - 30 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Heise Hot Springs - 45 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

  • Idaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spurs & Spokes Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Moose Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Jaliciense - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arctic Circle Restaurants - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Guest House with Swimming Pond and Gazebo - Near Rexburg pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Guest House with Swimming Pond and Gazebo - Near Rexburg ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Guest House with Swimming Pond and Gazebo - Near Rexburg ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Guest House with Swimming Pond and Gazebo - Near Rexburg located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out apartment building in St. Anthony is within 12 mi (20 km) of Smith Park, Rexburg Rapids and The Craze Fun Zone. Rexburg Stake Tabernacle and Brigham Young University are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

BYU Idaho Graduation

It was great. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and quiet. Lovely place. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a lovely stay for our family. We enjoyed our time together a lot and the property was quiet, clean, and well kept up. Swimming was a lot of fun too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

A fantastic overniter!

We had such a great time at this location. Quiet, out of the way, beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this place for a great getaway. You almost feel “off the grid” but close to rexburg city limits. The hosts are wonderful and we would return in a heartbeat!!! A+ rating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

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

Fantastic apartment

Wish I could have stayed more than one night. The area was fantastic, the apartment amazing and the beds were the best thing LOL. Felt like home and so comfortable. Would stay again if we are ever in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura j.

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

Peaceful

This place had everything we needed. It was close enough to drive to stores and other activities, but also out in the country and sooooo peaceful!! It was great just sitting on the balcony, enjoying the breeze, and watching the cows against a beautiful landscape. The swimming pond was a blast for our kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Home Away from Home

Marvin and Misty are wonderful hosts! The Guest House is beautiful with gorgeous views of the Tetons and surrounding area. All of the amenities and attention to detail provided us with an immediate feeling of home. Great location with relaxing setting. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Quick trip

Wish we had more time to spend, but it was a cute little place. Our 8YO enjoyed her separate room with the “cool” bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Clean and comfortable

I love the floorplan of this little guest house--it is small, but feels very open and spacious. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked. I wish I could have tried out the little beach and pond--it looked like a lot of fun. I loved the location. It was close to a small airport, but I was not disturbed by the planes. Occasionally there was a smell of fumes, which may have come from the garage below, I'm not sure, but I was able to open the windows and let in fresh air, which seemed to solve the problem. The owners are very responsive and helpful. As someone with allergies and sensitivities, I really appreciate the all the efforts they make to keep the property allergy-free.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Beautifully designed, quaint home

We were so impressed with how beautiful this home was! It was so quaint and beautifully designed /decorated. We did not realize it was on the second story when we booked - not a problem for us but you might want to keep this in mind if you are traveling with someone who doesn't handle stairs well. The platform bed in the smaller bedroom was quite firm and did not suit the sleeping preference of my husband and I. It was also quite warm in the house and even opening the window to take advantage of the cool air made little difference in the "cubby hole" created for this bed. The bed in the other bedroom was very soft and comfortable, however, accommodating a wonderful night's rest for our travel companions. Overall it is a very nice place and the owners are very accommodating. Just a few notes to help you be prepared when you stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marci C.

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

Great Get-Away

Well furnished and decorated. Out of the way, but perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth A.

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

Notes

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Fantastic Property

We stayed just one night here, but wish we could have stayed more. This place was clean and modern. It's set in such a peaceful and quiet setting. The beds and couches were comfortable, the kitchen well-stocked. The owner was fantastic to work with--she even called me while she was on her own vacation to make sure I could find the property and get in. Whenever we're up in that part of Idaho again, we will for sure be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Easily the nicest place we’ve stayed….

Located just a couple of miles outside St Anthony, Idaho. This guest cottage offered us a great place to stay and visit the surrounding area. We mainly wanted to visit Yellowstone, and Jackson Hole Wyoming, and they were both easy to get to from the Cottage. Good highways, very limited traffic, made each one about an hour away…The cottage itself, is located on a farm, it’s about 2 miles to “civilization” from the farm, the peace and quiet of the area, is wonderful. The cottage inside it bright and has a modern look. Outside there is a nice deck, to enjoy the evening….I’m guessing it’s about 650 sqft, which makes it quite roomy. We really enjoyed having a kitchen and laundry, as we stayed 9 days. It was always a relief to get back to our cottage after a hard day of being a tourist…lol. The main home of the property is very close, yet the cottage has its own parking area, and feels very private, we liked the security of having the owners close by. My wife and I realized why this property, is rated 5 stars in so many reviews, it is truly an awesome property, in so many ways. Thanks Misty, for a very enjoyable stay….
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Exactly what we were hoping for

My wife and I took our oldest son (10) on a quick weekend getaway to enjoy the sand dunes. The guest house was absolutely perfect and we will definitely make an effort to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corina C.

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

Immaculate home and beautiful area

The guest house was immaculate and beautifully decorated. It suited our needs perfectly. We enjoyed our stay in the country. Thank you for the great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C., Mesa

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

Peaceful stay with beautiful views!

Misty and Marvin were the perfect hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. The guest house is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway with all the activities we wanted close by. It was clean, comfortable and well furnished. We truly enjoyed our stay and are already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Clean, quality property.

Excellent hosts and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Perfect spot! We enjoyed coffee while looking at the Tetons.

Will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

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

Peace and Quiet

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the guest house. It was a short drive to Rexburg to see our kids, but still out in the country. Everything was spotless and comfortable. We will definitely stay here again when come out for a visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

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

Cutest Place!

We loved the guesthouse! It was very clean and has comfortable beds and pillows! Everything about it was perfect for us! The views of the Tetons were amazing! Great hosts, too! We will definitely be back again! We love this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

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

Fantastic Stay

Beautifully decorated unit with the most comfortable beds to come back to after a long day in the parks. Very convenient check in and check out process. A wonderful stay. Thanks Misty and Marvin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Yellowstone and Teton trip

This was a very cozy little guest house. It is upstairs and has a beautiful view of the Tetons. We really enjoyed our stay although we were gone most of the time seeing the beautiful sites. The rental has everything you need and the owners are super nice. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R., Sierra Madre, CA

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

Beautiful space in Idaho

Misty and Marvin's guest house is beautiful, spacious and very clean. We were a group of 5 and there's plenty of space and there's everything you can possibly need available. We would have loved to stay longer to enjoy more of the outdoor amenities but only had 3 nights. The pond is a lovely feature with the paddle boat and paddle boards. We would love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

troy q.

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

Remote but not

We had a great stay. Would I stay there again? Definitely!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marvin and Misty Crain

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We are the Crain family. There is five of us and we enjoy the outdoors, riding toys with motors, reading books, fishing, swimming, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends. Marvin grew up in St. Anthony, ID and Misty is an implant from Southern California. For the past 18 years, friends and family have come stay with us to enjoy rural Idaho and its many activities and adventures. Several times throughout the year we have family and friends come from afar to visit us and enjoy Idaho. We decided to complete our shop and apartment project so we can offer the Crain Guest House to family, friends, and new acquaintances so they can have a quiet and private place to enjoy Idaho and the nearby National Parks. We decided to make this rental a small family business to help our children get ready for their future independence (and develop a greater work ethic). We are happy to share our guest house with you.

Why they chose this property

We decided to build a home in the Wilford, Idaho area because it is a quiet, safe, friendly, and awesome place to live. We love the property because it has clean water-fed swimming pond, dirt bike track, and lots of room to ride snowmobiles & cross-country ski. The sunsets are beautiful and the country roads are great to bike and walk. We are far enough out of town to feel 'free' to do what we want and not be pestered, but we are close enough to town for shopping and errands. We like where we live because we are close to several "day trip" activities we love to do: Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, skiing at Kelly Canyon and Grand Targhee, Island Park snowmobiling, floating the rivers, boating, fishing, hunting, canoeing, sand dunes, bridge jumping....so many things to do!

What makes this property unique

The guest house is on an upper level. We love the upper deck; this perch offers pretty views of the surrounding pasture and farm land. Our favorite view is out the dining window; you can see the Tetons, and it's fun to watch people playing in the pond. What we also like is even though the main house is next door, the guest house feels secluded. It is its own entity. We like the guest house's décor; it is comfortable, yet energetic. And, the soft and smooth rugs in the living room soothe your tired feet.

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