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Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is SAR 596
SAR 1,417 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife

This authentic log home, constructed in the early 1990s, is stunningly located on the edge of a cliff in the mountain residential community of Wilderness Ranch, just 24 miles northeast of Boise off of Highway 21 on the way to historic Idaho City. The house has almost 1,500 sq. feet of deck on three sides that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside dotted with Ponderosa pines and populated by a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and fox.

The cabin features a cathedral great room incorporating a fully outfitted retro kitchen, a six-person dining room table, a large kitchen island that can seat four, and a living room with a wood-burning fireplace (which you are free to use, but you must bring your own firewood). Two sets of glass French doors open to the deck. Also on the main floor is a full bathroom with a double vanity, shower and jetted tub (not a hot tub!), all original to the house; a master bedroom with a queen bed and glass sliding-door access to the deck; and a second bedroom with one queen bed and one twin. Please note, however, that there is currently no accessible clothes washer or dryer.

From the main floor, a log stairway leads to a large loft, which features another full bath (shower only), a full-size bed and full-size sofa bed. You'll also find there a collection of several hundred movie videos and DVDs for your viewing pleasure on the flat screen TV in the living room! Because the loft has log railings with large gaps that present falling hazards, this area is not suitable for unsupervised small children.

Wilderness Ranch has privately maintained dirt roads and the road leading to the cabin is narrow and steep in some places. While a two-wheel drive vehicle is fine for accessing the cabin most of the year, we highly recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle with studded snow tires and/or chains during the months when there is likely to be significant snow on the mountain (November through March). There can be significant climatic differences between Boise and Wilderness Ranch. Even when there is no snow on the ground in Boise, the roads at the ranch can be snow covered and icy. Also during periods of heavy rain (spring and fall), the roads can become muddy and difficult to transverse. No refunds will be given for poor road conditions or inclement weather.

Please note that as an authentic log cabin, with exposed log interior walls, in a wilderness area, there more issues with dust and insects than a regular house. In the fall (September/October) when the temperatures drop, we have challenges with wasps trying to get into the cabin, notwithstanding that we employ an exterminator. So if the sight of a wasp or insect in the house would bother you, this is not the vacation rental for you!

Be aware that cell phone coverage at the ranch (and on the way from Boise) is spotty or not available at all. However, the house does have a landline phone.

Final note: The map may show Bogus Basin ski area as close-by, but those roads are not open in winter. To get to Bogus Basin, you need to drive into Boise and then back out. Trip takes about 90 minutes.

Property manager

William Ernest Moeller

Languages

German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Loft area of cabin not suitable for small children
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 38 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 38 min drive - 40.2 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 39 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 40 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Boise Centre - 40 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 31 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Creek Lodge - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Clear Creek Lodge - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lucky Peak State Park, Lucky Peak State Recreation Area, and Boise River. Arrowrock Dam and Discovery Picnic Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Night Stay
Property was very cozy, well supplied with kitchen appliances/utensils and cleaning supplies, and relaxing. The perfect setting for a much needed reset.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful view wonderful cabin, very roomy
Great view and very roomy for 2 couples.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Randy N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cabin
Nice cabin to relax in. A little dated on nick nacks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyl S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cabin just outside of Boise
Quiet area in Wilderness Ranch, yet close to Boise. We enjoyed the space and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
This property is wonderful. Very charming and comfortable with beautiful and peaceful surroundings! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend mini vacation
Great cabin! Great view! Kids loved it. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin!
We enjoyed our time at the cabin as it was exactly as it was pictured! The view was amazing, but could do without the echoing road noise from below.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin in beautiful location
This is my second time staying at this cabin. I love all the wildlife, and peace at the location. The cabin itself is charming. The host is responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nitai L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unclean, Wasps and Bugs, No Cell Reception
The place was unclean meaning it was poorly cleaned and looked like it might have been cleaned a month prior then left to sit. hair on the bath towels and hair left in the shower. Dead bugs on the beds. The place had clearly been left to sit for a long time before we arrived. There were over 20 wasps flying around the house and 1000s of other small black bugs. There was no cell service at the house, they didnt tell us until after booking. No hottub in the house that was falsely advertised. We stayed about 2 hours and then left. Asked for a refund by they only offered half back after much effort and heart ache.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway to a hideaway
This was a wonderful place to be away from it all, but right outside of the Boise area. Secluded amongst the trees, this cabin had all the amenities we needed for a long weeked. The owners and property manager were all very responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Clean and great view. Make sure you have an all wheel drive/4 wheel drive vehicle. WiFi Internet was sufficient, but TV wasn’t able to access Internet. So, not able to watch streaming apps. Enjoyed the view immensely!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat Weekend
This cabin was perfect for our weekend. Well-stocked kitchen for food prep. Comfy beds. Wild turkeys, deer, and birds of prey visited. Thank you for sharing your cabin. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dave S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idaho cabin stay
This cabin is a beautiful log construction with a magnificent cliffside view. We loved the wraparound deck for finding shade for morning and evening meals. Everything you're looking for in a wilderness stay without being overly secluded. 25 min drive to shopping was perfect. If you're working remotely, note there is no cell service (we use Verizon), and the internet is spotty, none of which is a concern if you're getting away from it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet weekend away
My husband and I stayed here for a little anniversary weekend away. It was quiet, had everything we needed to cook, and beautiful views. Two things for future guests: the listing says basic soaps. I should have clarified before we stayed…there was only hand soap in the bathrooms. You will need to bring your own body soap and shampoo. Thankfully we had some of our own. Also, if you plan to do much online…don’t. The WiFi isn’t powerful enough to do a whole lot. However! This is a cabin for getting away. We loved the 100’s of vhs movies. It was like stepping back in time and reliving our youth. Would recommend for some romantic alone time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING weekend
A friend and I were looking for a place to get away and do some creative work for the weekend. We'd never been to Idaho and happened to find this place in VRBO. The pictures looked amazing, but it surpassed our expectations. The house is very large, you have everything you need on hand, and morning coffee on the deck overlooking the valley is a destination itself. We spent almost the entire weekend just at the cabin and wished we had another day. We only ventured out once to Boise, and it was a easy drive to get to great restaurants and an unexpectedly cool city. Cannot recommend this home enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shanni K., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay and Beautiful view at Wilderness Ranch @Boise, Idaho!!
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at property #1870347 for our week long visit to Boise. The house is a lovely log cabin with a deck that gives you a beautiful view of the creek below and the mountains. It was a great way to relax and enjoy breakfast or morning coffee on the deck. We were here the first week of April and experienced grapple - also known as soft hail or snow pellets that forms 2-5mm balls of crisp, opaque rime. It was a fun to witness the weather change while watching it from the comfy living room. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of extra blankets if needed. Despite the cold weather outside, we never needed to use the fireplace and felt quite warm inside. We had daily visits on the property from wild turkeys and saw a herd of elk one morning too. We were glad that we rented a 4-wheel drive SUV as the roads in the subdivision are not paved and it made it easier to get around. The property manager also made a great suggestion to stop by the grocery store before getting to the house, as it's approximately a 35 minute drive to Albertsons. We have family who live in the Wilderness Ranch subdivision and it made it extra convenient to spend time with them and to have time to ourselves. It's the perfect location to be close to hiking on the Oregon trail, Table Rock, and rock climbing. It's located between the Boise airport/downtown Boise and Idaho City. We were able to use wifi and our cell phones during our stay, and our AT&T had a weak signal only a couple of times. We look forward to staying here again on our next visit to Boise!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Davey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
My wife and I wanted a cabin in the woods with a view and privacy and this cabin was perfect. We fell victim to the Southwest Airlines debacle over Christmas 2022 and Bill was very kind and gracious to be flexible with our rebooking. We stayed from 1/2-1/7 of 2023. A few notes: We are from the Gulf South and not familiar with winter driving conditions. When the listing says you need snow tires or chains, you do. There was about 3’ of snow around from the previous week and the driveway into the house is steep. The driveway was plowed, but with the weather we had it thawed some then refroze and the chains we picked up were necessary. It was a 4WD truck so I think that’s very helpful in that situation. Not necessarily sure how you’d rent that sort of thing from a typical agency so we used Turo which I highly recommend. Mandy, the property manager, was very helpful and responsive with a couple of things but mostly with my questions as a southerner and advice on getting in and out of the cabin. I don’t want to mislead anyone, I’m sure this was just typical stuff, but for me it was new and if you’re not familiar with mountain roads in the snow I’m writing this to you. Her help was well appreciated. I was concerned about a couple reviews mentioning bugs as wasps. Bill and Mandy were very open about what they have done to combat that and I appreciate it, but in the end, you’re in a legit log cabin in the woods. We had just a few small moths and had a visit from a stink bug that I just let go on his way. If you want something more akin to Sheetrock and instantaneous central heat, that’s a different rental. (There are baseboard heaters that kept us perfectly warm when it was as low as 11°F, they just take a little longer to warm up the house but totally adequate) This place was perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views
It's in a lovely location, and the directions to find it were perfect (follow them). We loved the morning walks in the neighborhood and the quiet. We know we were warned it was a rustic cabin, but the bugs were annoying (even though the bug company was just there), and one mattress should be replaced. According to a log cabin builder, the exterior needs to be sealed again to prevent the bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Getaway
If you are looking for a nice quiet secluded spot for a getaway, this is it. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at this beautiful Log Home. It had everything you need in the kitchen and was peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kevin e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain getaway
Incredible views. Saw turkey and elk on the property. Reccomend taking a drive up through the neighborhood for even more breathtaking views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend!
We stayed here after a 5 day backpacking trip in the Sawtooth Wilderness. It was the perfect place to unwind and relax. The house was clean and communication was great. We didn’t have any problems with a 2 wheel drive rental car, but definitely see how it could be an issue in winter months. We took an evening drive and saw so many turkeys, elk, and deer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place in Idaho
A cozy, beautiful cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024