Secluded creek-side ranch house in the heart of Custer County.

Challis, Idaho
$363 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Agritourism

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy end of the road privacy and get away from it all while still only being 15 minutes from town. This newly updated ranch house sits right above Mill Creek on a private road and offers a peaceful place to escape the sounds of the city while you listen to the water and the wind through the cottonwoods. Take a soak in the creek in the summer or enjoy the wood burning stove in the winter. Tucked away in a truly quiet and beautiful spot this property offers great access to all that Custer county has to offer. Whether you are hiking, biking, rafting, hunting, fishing, trail riding, skiing, birding of just out exploring, this is a great central location. Just outside of Challis we are 1/4 mile from the Custer motorway, 15 minutes from the Salmon River and all of it's fishing opportunities (you can be hooked into a steal-head before your coffee is cold), about a 1.25 hour scenic drive from Stanley and all the trails and lakes of the Sawtooths, 45 minutes from Mt. Borah (the tallest peak in Idaho), an hour from the town of Salmon and right across the valley from the Lost River Range. If the outdoors are calling this is your spot.
The house offers three bedrooms and two newly refurbished bathrooms. The queen bed downstairs, with ample closets and sliding doors facing the creek, is about the best place to let the creek and the rustling leaves lull you to sleep. Across the hall is a bathroom with a large walk in tile shower. Upstairs are two rooms with full beds, both with closets and windows facing up the creek for a great view. The upstairs bathroom has a jetted tub and a skylight for a relaxing soak after a long day of exploring.
The loft is also the TV room and includes bean bag chairs for lounging and a futon that of course can also serve as extra sleeping space for larger groups. The TV is 55 “ smart TV with Amazon prime, peacock and Britbox. We do offer a selection of DVDs and Starlink internet.
The kitchen is fully outfitted with quality cookware and dinning sets, coffee cups for the whole crew, towels, toaster, baking sheets, and napkins, everything but the groceries. There is also a coffee station and we do include coffee and tea.
The large deck on two sides of the house is the ultimate hang out and features a dining table, a fun little bar, multiple comfortable chairs, several lawn games and most likely a couple over-friendly cats.
Your only human neighbors will be your fellow travelers at the adjacent cabin that is also a short term rental (or book both for larger gatherings and have the whole place to yourselves). We also provide trailer parking and have facilities for horses.
Walk down to the creek and relax in the hammocks or the Adirondack chairs or play a game of badminton.
While we do offer all the comforts of home and work hard to keep things clean and orderly it is a rural property with wild and domestic animals, a gravel road for a drive way and no cell service (only WiFi), so bring a sense of adventure and enjoy some time away from the chaos!

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Books Comprehensive Food Waste Policy Designated Smoking Areas Games Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Living Plant Wall Note From Host: $2500 Fine For Smoking Inside. Video Library Composting Desk Desk Chair Dryer Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Fireplace Phone
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access In-room WiFi Speed: 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycling Bike Parking Bike Storage Boating Golfing Kayaking Playground
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas This Property Does Not Have Elevators Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities Snow Sports Gear
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Cross-country Skiing Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Hunting Mountain Biking Rafting Skiing Sledding Snowboarding Snowmobiling Swimming Wildlife And Game Walks
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Kitchen Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Jana B.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 12, 2026

    It is beautiful property, more out of town than expected, but it didn’t matter. It was so beautiful and comfortable, we didn’t need to leave!!

  • Kim A.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    We made family memories here on the deck while watching and listening to the creek and goats. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking spaghetti and breakfast too. The place and rooms were very clean the host was friendly and helpful…there were farm fresh eggs in the fridge and friendly animals to enjoy while staying too. It’s off the beaten path but really gives the feel of Challis there! We will likely stay again on our next visit.

  • marty c.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable, clean, and safe place to stay. We stayed for two weeks in October, and the home was perfect—everything we needed was provided. We especially enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the peaceful sound of the creek just outside.The host, Jessie, is a warm, kindhearted lady and an absolute pleasure to talk with. There are also some friendly animals nearby that add a charming touch to the experience. Overall, a wonderful place to stay!

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$359+
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