Donnelly, Idaho
We also have a 2 bed/bath condo at Tamarack Resort in the newly constructed village for short term rental. Ask me about discounted rates.
Update February, 2021: Just finished full kitchen remodel with new quartz counters, custom backsplash tile, under cabinet lights, sink, faucet and new appliances. Rustic modern patina tin sheet metal bar with 4 bar chairs.
Update June, 2020: Just finished complete downstairs bathroom remodel with custom heated tile, custom tile shower, Bluetooth audio. Its gorgeous! Check out the pictures.
Update September, 2019: Just finished major master bathroom remodel with custom tile floor and shower, 3 shower heads, Bluetooth speaker in ceiling for music while you shower and heated floors...including heated floors in the shower itself!
Update Dec 22, 2018: We just installed all brand new high-end LG kitchen appliances and tiled the kitchen floor and utility room! It looks amazing! All new for summer bookings.
Very comfortable 4 bedroom (4th room is bunk room above garage), 2 bathroom rustic modern remodeled Lake House on Cascade lake with private dock, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, new hardwood floors installed, stainless gas BBQ, laundry room, bar, garage, wrap around deck, hot tub, brand new custom rock fire pit and patio, patio furniture, dock lounge recliners, and complete kitchen. All new furniture and a new 85" flat screen TV. The master suite is located upstairs with a king size bed, chaise lounge, 60" TV and master bath. Downstairs are two guest rooms which each have queen beds. There is an additional loft above the garage with bunk beds. All linens, towels, kitchen utensils and cookware are also brand new. The house has a professional grade water filtration system (all the houses in this area are on a well water system). Even with the professional grade water filtration system some guests notice a slight smell from the water compared to the water they have at home. As you can see from the reviews most guests do not even notice this. There is lots of parking for your snowmobiles, RV or boat. The boat ramp is less than quarter of a mile away. Ready for your vacation or weekend get-away! We take immaculate care of our house and want tenants who will do the same. If you will not take care of it and treat everything better than your own please do not call. Absolutely No Smoking or Drugs! We have two canoes, two standup paddleboards, two cruiser bikes and fishing poles for you to enjoy!
Also, do you want a new top of the line wakeboard/surf boat, fishing boat, jet skis, side by side utv, or snowmobiles to enjoy while you are there I have a partnership with Redline Recreational Toys in Donnelly Idaho and can offer you a discount for any toy rental during your stay at the Rudolph Retreat. Reservations for should be made early as rentals can book out and be unavailable. Just let me know!!!
Please note the water level of the lake begins to decrease around the middle of August (this varies each year). Because the water is lower it will be a little muddier and not as clear. It is still a great time to paddleboard, canoe, fish and boat but the water will not be as clear and warm as it is in the summer time. The ramp to the dock will also be much steeper because the water level is lower. Our dock ramp is usually disconnected around the first weekend of September (this can vary depending on water level for the year) to prevent damage from ice in the winter time. After the dock ramp is disconnected you will have to climb down a steep embankment of rocks to get to the dock and water level. You can still use the canoe and paddleboards up until the lake freezes over but you will have to climb down the rocks to get to the water. You will see the rates are much lower in the fall and winter in part because of the limited lake access. The Boulder Creek boat ramp and beach is just a quarter mile south of our house. If you are unable to use the dock at our house in the fall due to water level feel free to enjoy the nice beach and boat ramp at Boulder Creek state park.
Winter Disclaimer: This area receives significant snowfall in the winter time. Our driveway is plowed whenever there is more than 3 to 4 inches of snow. There may still be new snow on the 15 foot pathway to the front door and on top of the hot tub cover. We have a snow shovel next to the hot tub and you may have to shovel the cover off to use the hot tub depending on when you arrive and the last snow storm. The BBQ and Patio furniture is put away around November 1 and returned to the deck around May 1.
We finished a major landscape, walkway and prior project that includes a brand-new larger Trex pier, rock steps to pier, sanding beach area by swing with rock steps up to rock landing where parents can sit.
Sleeps maximum of 12 people.
Weddings are allowed based on owner approval. There is a $2500 wedding fee in addition to the regular booking amount. This covers wear and tear, extra cleanup, and gift cards for our neighbors who have to deal with the noise and traffic.
Traveling by plane or don't have room for groceries Ask us about our grocery shopping service!! Give us a list of what you want and we will have it all put away in fridge and in kitchen before you arrive!
Just purchased extra large aquamat!! So fun! Tie it to the dock, run and jump on it, try to stand on it or just lounge on it.
New 85" TV with soundbar in living room and TVs in master bedroom and guest room.
New for summer 2023....central AC!! Because of the high elevation of Donnelly most homes do not have AC however August is hot! After playing in hot sun all day its wonderful to come inside to cold AC.
We just got two new cruiser bikes. Now we have four total...with cup holders!! Go cruise the neighborhood or to Boulder state park down the road!
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The backyard property and view is amazing. Nearby activities are plentiful. Spacious living area for 7 of us. Enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub.
Our group of eight (four adults and four children) had a wonderful stay at this property. The house and yard are so comfortable and well stocked that we rarely left! The kids loved sleeping in the bunk room together, we put the grill and kitchen to good use, and I wish I could take the beautiful master bathroom home with me. As comfortable as the inside is, the outdoor spaces were definitely our favorite. The lake was low the second week of August, but warm and still completely usable (as long as guests can navigate a steep ramp down). We loved paddling the canoe, swinging over the lake, trying out the paddleboards, and just jumping in and swimming off the dock. S'mores around the firepit were a great way to end our days. Rudy, the owner, was friendly and responsive. It's obvious he and his sister have a lot of love for and pride in their lake home. Unfortunately, I have to echo the sentiments of the previous review that the cleaning wasn't up to the overall quality of the property; we arrived to a packed load of wet towels, a dirty kitchen table, floors with visible debris, and a huge pile of trash by the road (still not picked up from the previous week/s). If the cleaning service was improved, this would be a five star property all around. Thank you for sharing this special place with us!
We had a wonderful vacation. Past reviews are pretty accurate. The home is well stocked with whatever you need. Access to paddle boards, canoe, inner tubes, fishing poles, bikes, you name it. The jacuzzi and fire pit are awesome. Such a relaxing place. The access and views of the lake were great. Wish there was a sand beach. 1st week of August is pretty much the last week of lake access. The lake drains and the water level is low. The beds are super!! The appliances are new and the master bath looks great and upgraded. Skyler, the boat guy, took great care of us and got the boat to us the evening before our rental started so we could take a great 1st evening cruise. Having stayed in many VRBO's and Air B&B's around the world we would definately recommend this home. Downside: The owners must live here quite a bit and they have dogs which was evident from the dog hair left behind. There is no smell at all, just lots of pet hair. This is a pet friendly home. The house was very dusty and pretty dirty. We spent the first part of our day cleaning and vacuuming. The floors needed mopped, the trash can in the laundry was full, the drawers were very dirty so we wiped them all out. Previous reviews stated the same issues. It felt like we were house sitting rather than VRBOing. The dryer was full towels. A new cleaning crew is in order for a rental of this caliber. The trash never got picked up from the previous renters so there was a huge pile out front after we left. The owner takes pride in the home and the value he provides. Super nice guy and eager to please. Just needs a new cleaning company that will drill down on the details. I am confident the owner will take care it. Again, A GREAT GREAT HOME.
2 families of 4 had a wonderful time. Easy check in. Plenty of room for everyone. Great master bedroom with a great new bathroom. Very well appointed kitchen. Very good WiFi throughout the house. I think the backyard with the outdoor furniture, hot tub, fire pit, and view of the dock and lake were our favorite! It was especially nice to hang out there in the evening in the shade of the trees. They have a couple very stable paddle boards to use (great especially for first-timers), a big canoe, and 2 bicycles t use. We even caught a couple fish of the dock. We have no problem recommending this home to others. Thanks again and hope to visit again!
We enjoyed our stay and the owners were very helpful with everything! It was a beautiful location!
I've stayed in quite a few VRBO's and this is probably the most stocked and inviting home I have ever stayed at! It was the perfect house to hold a bachelorette party for a weekend getaway. It had plenty of rooms and beds for us to have our own space when we wanted to take a break (there's a separate loft area through the garage which was huge!!!) and it had a great common area layout, especially outside on the deck! We took advantage of the firepit and it was so nice that Rudy had plenty of wood stocked up! We got some great views of the sunset from the dock! We appreciated all of the extra touches and amenities added to the property--- the master bathroom was just redone and it is absolutely gorgeous!!! It was definitely a weekend to remember and we never wanted to leave!
Pictures of property accurately portrayed the property! It was very beautiful! So easy to just sit and take in the view and relax! The dock was a big hit for those that brought boats. We also rented jet skis for two days which was fun! Newly remodeled master bath was awesome! Fire pit was enjoyed nightly as well as the hot tub! I really appreciated the extra touches that many rentals do not provide. Hot tub towels, paddle board, toilet paper for the whole stay, garbage bags, paper towels, etc. It is always annoying to me to run for these things because only two or three were provided! The only downside was the sulfur in the water! It did not bother me that much! I will definitely look into renting this property again and would recommend for any large group!
This place has it all! Our family vacation was a complete success and we were never bored. Upgrades are amazing (master bath, flooring, appliances, etc). We had a minor cleaning issue, but owner quickly addressed and sent someone over. Cleaning services can be hit/miss, but what counts is the owner's pride and ensuring our visit was perfect. We would definitely stay at this property again. It's stocked with quality kitchen supplies, bath towels, sheets, super clean grill, canoe, paddle boards, bikes, fishing poles, you name it. This is way beyond the norm. The yard was well maintained. The views are amazing. The dock is super nice. We couldn't have been more pleased. Thanks Rudy!
We had such a great time at this property. Everything was perfect from communication with the owner to the house and amenities it offers. We will definitely be back! Thanks Rudy!
My 50th birthday celebration was unforgettable. Rudy made sure we had everything we needed and seemed very concerned that we were happy with our stay. The campfire at sunset was spectacular. We were the first to see the new remodel. In our group, we had a local chef that deemed the kitchen Chef worthy At first glance, you might think it's a bit pricey, but if you take into consideration all of the included activities and the number of people it can accommodate it is well worth it. I don't see pictures of the new master bath yet it's gorgeous! Thanks Rudy Blythe Johnston
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