West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street
Welcome to West Ketchum.
Our French chateau inspired cottage is close to everything and far from nothing.
Imagine being walking distance to downtown Ketchum yet peacefully removed from the bustle and noise of Main street...all in the same spot.
Step inside our Sun Valley cottage to find sandstone floors, fine hardwood details and hand plastered walls throughout the custom handmade 2 structure property.
The large backyard and garden are an oasis of foliage in the Summer and a stunning backdrop of snow covered aspen trees come Winter time. Bald mountain hovers directly behind the property.
Every corner will surprise you with quality, detail, fit and finish.
The large living room has two couches and contains an HDTV gathering area, wood fireplace and wet bar that allows everyone to spend time together and relax.
The Bose sound system pumps out rich musical backdrops while the dramatic above cabinetry lighting sets the mood for a sensational evening.
Everyone stays in the mix with kitchen, dining and living room all connected and opening directly onto the expansive back patio and side BBQ and hot tub area.
Whether enjoying the aroma of wild thyme over a glass of wine on the slate patio or a cool cocktail in the hot tub with snow falling, the seasons will delight you at our one of a kind home.
Nothing else in Sun Valley is like it!
Property manager
Richard Lomas
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ketchum
Located in Ketchum, this holiday home is in the mountains. Hemingway Memorial and Ernest Hemingway Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include PK's Ski and Sports and Sawtooth Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ketchum, ID
What's nearby
Sun Valley Visitor Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
River Run Day Lodge - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Dollar Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Sun Valley Ski Resort - 14 min drive - 4.7 km
Bald Mountain - 31 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 15 min walk
Grumpy's - 9 min walk
Maude’s Coffee and Clothes - 10 min walk
Lefty's Bar & Grill - 9 min walk
La Cabañita Mex #1 - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is West Ketchum Sun Valley French Cottage - 5 Blocks to Main Street located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Gail Severn Gallery and Gallery DeNovo. PK's Ski and Sports and Sun Valley Visitor Center are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location. Cozy home w personal touches that doesn’t feel like a rental. Heated driveway a plus in the winter, along w garage & hot tub. Best views & light in West Ketchum.
Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay over NYE. The house was well appointed, very comfortable, and a perfect location to town and to Baldy. Richard was also really helpful, easy to connect with and proactively made sure that our stay went well. Highly recommend staying here if it's available.
The property was lovely - decor French countryside in Ketchum, and great location-close to downtown. Easy and quick drive to River Run. Rooms cozy and beds comfortable. One thing about the futons in the cubbies - the futons are on the floor- not on a frame so not really a comfortable place to sleep unless you are a child. Kitchen was great well stocked. Enjoyed our stay very much and the property manager, Richard was fabulous. Thank you for a great stay.
The home in Ketchum had it all; incredibly well outfitted with the highest quality towels and linens on a par with a five star hotel. The home itself made you feel like you were in a Chateau in the French countryside. Walking distance to town and outdoor skating in a quaint neighborhood less than a mile to the lifts as well as the Sun Valley Lodge. Plenty of room to spread out, relax and enjoy meals and time together for our family of ten. I would definitely stay here again.
We had an amazing time. The house was perfect. Well stocked. Tons of space. Great for our family. Host was remarkably responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again and recommend to all!
We had a great spring week here, with three generations gathered for a graduation. The house and apartment were perfect. Kitchen was well equipped, and we enjoyed the hot tub and made extensive use of the BBQ. The location was great - everything in Ketchum is easily walkable from here, and it’s easy to pick up the bike path. Amazing stay - highly recommend!
Outstanding family home in a great location of west Ketchum. Beautiful yard and outdoor dining space. We stayed for over 2 weeks and the house had every supply/amenity that we required for an excellent vacation. We had a heat wave while at the house and it stayed quite cool and comfortable. Quick access into town either walking or on a bike. We hope to return!!
Lovely stay in Ketchum. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen all in a convenient location! The host was very accommodating and responsive. Thanks for a great stay!
Our family loved staying in your house. We loved the feeling of being in a French countryside home the location was ideal. We had plenty of room and loved all of the amenities. Our host was very attentive, and appreciated all of his help with anything that came up.
This home is in a great location (easy walking distance to town and easy short drive to skiing), it's extremely well maintained, and the owner is very responsive. The kitchen is well appointed and the bed rooms are all comfortable and clean. It's also very warm and cozy for a winter stay. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here.
Great house, great location, owner communicates very well and provides excellent welcome/departure documentation, high quality amenities and no unpleasant surprises. I would gladly return to this property without hesitation.
At the time of my stay there were several bikes available in the garage which allowed us to quickly get around town. This was a nice surprise because I was prepared to rent 'townie bikes' for my family of four but used these instead - very convenient and appreciated.
Especially enjoyed the backyard flower beds while relaxing on the comfortable rear patio after full days of hiking and biking.
Bryan M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bob E.
21 October 2016
Charming, well equipped house.
This was our second stay at this house. It is just lovely and super well-equipped. Owner is exceedingly responsive. Highly recommended.
Loved my stay in this darling French cottage. Not only the home, but also the garden had an abundance of charm. All the necessary amenities were available and the owner was wonderful to work with and very accessible. Hope to stay here again sometime! Michelle
Michelle C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
30 November 2016
Incredible property in the heart of Ketchum!
We loved the property with more than enough beds for our group of 9. Kids had their space and loved the hot tub! Double ovens made cooking big meals a breeze! Home and kitchen is extremely well appointed. Definitely will be staying here again!!! Loved the view and the experience.
Amanda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
10/10 Excellent
Sara T., Washington DC
24 February 2019
Clean, comfortable and charming
This house is a perfect retreat in Ketchum and has everything you can possibly think of including a heated driveway so you dont have to shovel in the winter! The hot tub is a great place to end hour long skiing days and the beds are comfy. Richard is amazing to work with! I highly recommend.
Sara T.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Melanie H.
26 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
French cottage
The property has a beautiful setting with a lovely comfortable interior. It was a bit smaller than anticipated. It sleeps 8 easily, but the other 3 beds are only good for very young children. There's a very nice walk right to the river which we really enjoyed.
Wonderful house plus garage apartment which was well suited for our family get together and offered a place for parents of 1 year old twins a quiet place for naps, etc. Owner was very responsive to communications and check in was easy with complete guest instructions. Very nicely furnished house and beautiful yard in a quiet neighborhood of Ketchum. It is a very short walk to public tennis/pickleball courts and downtown Ketchum is easily walkable.
I hesitate to express my full opinion about this property, because I don’t want to overdrive the demand for a place that I’d rather have all to myself. The grounds and the interiors of this property are ideal in every way for a summer getaway to Ketchum…our third consecutive summer and third property here over those years, and this one was the clear best of the lot. Highly recommend!
We were a family of three adults plus one dog and one cat. They probably suited our needs just fine. Plenty of room and in a great location accessible to Ketchum, Sun Valley and environs.
Richard is an excellent host. Great communication and willing to help with odd requests. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return.
Great location. Walking distance to town and close to hiking trails.
We had four adults and three children. House provided enough room for everyone. Property well landscaped with great patio out back.
Owner very helpful. He provided good information on things to do and restaurants. Always available to answer questions. Would love to return.
Nancy H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Richard Lomas
Originally purchased in 1997, our family continues to enjoy visiting the Wood River Valley for holidays, get together, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and more. We're very excited to be able to share our wonderfully unique home with visitors!
Why they chose this property
Our family has been visiting Sun Valley since the 1960's as there's just nothing else like it. The combination of small town charm along with world class amenities and superb skiing make Ketchum & Sun Valley unbeatable!
In terms of our property in particular...Simply put, there's nothing else like our house in the Ketchum area. It's a made by hand French styled chateau/cottage with tremendous craftsmanship throughout. Beautiful natural woods & stones adorn the inside and out.
What makes this property unique
Being so close to town as well as having 2 structures on the property allows all visitors to enjoy time together as well as maintaining multiple daily itineraries. People can walk to and from town and the adjacent outdoor activities all throughout the day as they see fit.
Additionally, our home in particular is unique with its French inspiration and superb level of hand craftsmanship.
West Ketchum truly is the best of both worlds. We have full outdoor enjoyment areas yet are walking distance to Main Street. It's a real treat!