Peaceful Log Cabin - Firepit & Deck with Forest Views - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10175 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

McCall, ID

The Cove Spa
18 min walk
Rotary Park
4 min drive
Payette Lake
4 min drive
McCall, ID (MYL-McCall Municipal)
5 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful Log Cabin - Firepit & Deck with Forest Views

Shep's Hideout

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Escape to the mountains for fresh Idaho air, pastoral woodland views, and plentiful fun near the water at Shep's Hideout. This child-friendly home has a wonderful outdoor entertaining space, a tastefully designed interior, and lots of comfortable, easy charm. Spend beautiful summer days outside on the expansive deck, where you can listen to the sounds of the passing river, grill a few steaks, and watch your kids play in the yard below. Roast marshmallows into the evening around the outdoor firepit or watch a movie on the wall-mounted flatscreen TV.

What's nearby:
This peaceful property sits two miles southwest of the heart of downtown McCall, which is easily reached by car or by bike. When the weather is warm, you can swim, kayak, fish, or sunbathe on one of the beaches on beautiful Payette Lake. You'll also be only three miles west of the McCall Golf Club and four miles southwest of hiking, biking, fishing, and boating at Ponderosa State Park. In late fall, winter, and early spring, this hideout is a wonderful home base for winter sports enthusiasts. For downhill skiing and snowboarding, Brundage Mountain Resort is less than 10 miles away. The nearby national forests and state parks boast miles upon miles of backcountry trails for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing as well.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of The Cove Spa. Free WiFi in public areas and an arcade/game room are available. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the cabin.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi in some public areas
Just a 3-minute drive from The Cove Spa and a few minutes from Rotary Park

As a guest of this cabin, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This McCall cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Idaho

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV
Games room
DVD player
Stereo
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden
Barbecue
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping

Things to do

Snowmobiling nearby
Sailing nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Swimming nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Kayaking nearby
Horse riding nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1885 sq ft (175 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Peaceful Log Cabin - Firepit & Deck with Forest Views Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicest experience I’ve had yet

House has everything you need and more And they don’t ask for beds to be stripped or house cleaned etc Got an enjoy your last day and don’t worry note !

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M., La Center, WA

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A great 4-bedroom house in a beautiful setting.

Beds were exceptionally comfortable. Back deck was a great gathering place for our entire group, with very comfortable seating and a gorgeous view.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

27 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Matthews clan

We enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and everything was made simple from start to finish.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol L.

8 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Roomy and good location.

The house was not clean when we arrived. We found pizza in a drawer. A sock in the bathroom. Wet stinky towels. And poop in the toilet. The tv didn’t work. Had two different guys come to fix it. The cups were not microwaveable. I burned my hand on one. There is a large deck but no outdoor inning table. No instructions about anything in the house.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John R.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sheps

Great place with a quiet location, sleeps 8 men and there gear comfortably, and we had tons of wildlife in the area

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Loved the home. I would stay their again. They were a little short on supplies. We had to buy dishwasher soap and we only had 4 garbage bags.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dennis M.

4 Jan 2023

Terrible Experience

Beds/furniture—uncomfortable/wobbly. Cable TV/sound system not available as advertised. No instructions for TVs, sound system or fireplace. One TV wasn’t connected and no Ruko remote. Back deck, fire pit and entire curtilage was covered with several feet of snow. No snow shovel until after 24+ hours. These amenities couldn’t be used since they couldn’t be safely accessed. To clear areas, would take several hours. Photos available. Vacasa staff was useless, obtuse and unprofessional. The door and lockbox codes did not work. Couldn’t reach Vacasa but after ~15 min in 18°, I figured they mixed an asterisk in the codes. Inside temp was 52°. Took a long time to heat inside. Vacasa troubleshot TVs. Spoke to 3 people and repeated the same measures, they referred all concerns to local office but it wouldn’t be until the following day they called. The responding people from Vacasa were awful. Both were unprofessional/condescending and didn’t find instructions orgivehelp to resolve any issues. One called a manager to get the property owner to add Spectrum app so we could watch TV but manager said she didn’t want to bother the owner Christmas Eve. They didn’t make any effort to fix the TV issues the following days either. To connect second TV, they unplugged the carbon monoxide alarm and left it on the floor. Instead of cable TV, they said we should watch TV with other apps or Apple TV which we weren’t familiar with. They suggested we watch YouTube to learn other ways to use TV rather than bother owner to add Spectrum app. I asked associate and maintenance person to elevate issues to Vacasa management. They both responded that I would have to do that and they were only there to "fix things" but nothing was fixed. I asked why they would not elevate our concerns, then maintenance person started yelling at me and got very aggressive making my wife very uncomfortable. Associate had to calm the maintenance person and seemed to hold her as to hold her back. I asked them to leave but the associate calmed the maintenance person but both continued to be unprofessional and the maintenance person remained aggressive and bully-like. I called Vacasa to describe what happened and asked for management to be notified. I only got a two-line text from same associate, who wrote, "I am sorry if we upset you and your wife. I was just trying to make your stay more enjoyable.” The employees’ ruined our entire stay. We felt Vacasa didn’t care about our concerns or satisfaction.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna E., We currently live in Pasco, Washington.

16 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet get away

Shep’s Hideout was perfect. The home is comfortable and spacious and has a great layout and location. The large back deck was the perfect place to gather on a warm summer evening. The kitchen is well stocked and made it convenient for preparing meals. Our only complaint is not necessarily for the owner or the house cleaner, but for guests. Please, please rinse your dirty dishes before putting them in the dishwasher! I would not hesitate to book this house again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey N.

22 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

This was great for a few of us who just wanted a weekend away. We were so thankful there was a kitchen for us to cook all of our meals and enjoyed warming up after spending time in the snow. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H., Kuna, ID

4 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Surrounded by Trees & Deer

We loved this cabin in McCall. We enjoyed walking around the subdivision & spotting it's wild residents (deer). The cabin is surrounded by trees and surprisingly private even though you are in town. There was plenty of room for our family of 5 to share this place with our friends (family of 3). There was plenty of room for seating/dining/gaming. We loved the wood fireplace. It was our favorite thing. The kitchen had pretty much everything you could want. The washer/dryer were new. The supplies (toilet paper, garbage bags, etc.) were adequate. We used the grill several times even though it was freezing outside. Someone plowed the driveway while we were on an outing. We were grateful for that! The house was very clean when we arrived. Everything was in good repair with 2 minor exceptions (the main bathroom towel bar fell off with a slight touch and the bedroom closest to the front door had a bedframe that was wobbly due to a loose wheel). I few suggestions for the homeowners would be to cover the wood pile, add a garbage disposal, provide a pizza cutter, purchase new fluffy pillows & remove a tree or 2 from the driveway (it was tricky to get a full size truck between the trees).

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D., San Diego

2 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic woodsy cabin

Newer built cabin with great location, woodsy atmosphere. Comfy beds, quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

10 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Girls Camping Trip

Loved the layout! Great Location. One thing I really wish was that firewood was provided, we love to have fires in the fireplace and it was a pain & another expense to get from local store. I've rented lots of places with fireplaces & all of them provided plenty of wood.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

3 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break ski trip

The house is plenty spacious to be able to stretch out and relax after skiing all day. We cooked multiple meals while there they have all the utensils and cutlery and accessories needed. Bring your own spices and goods for cooking obviously but they had some basics salt and pepper and a few others. Overall great experience in a beautiful setting over looking the Creek below.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

9 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

We really enjoyed this house for our vacation 8 adults and everyone had their own bed. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of seating for mingling. We rent vrbos every winter for our trips and this was one of the best ones we've rented. Thanks and we'll be looking forward to coming back to McCall again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Janee B.

3 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter family ski trip

Nice and very clean. The clothes dryer did not work when we arrived and our trip was 4 nights so that was a big inconvenience for a large family of skiers. Has a nice wood fire place but bring your own kindling and fire wood as they do not provide it which was disappointing given other places we have stayed with wood fireplaces. There is no garbage disposal in the kitchen sink which was odd and not ideal. They also do not have a sufficient amount of pots and pans if you’re cooking for a large family. The bedding in the master bedroom was not sufficient for this time of year and the home got cold but we could not change the thermostat. All and all, it was a nice place with plenty of beds for a large family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

17 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was very nice and very clean. was stocked with eveything we needed for sleeping, showering

Very comfortable and nice house.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin T.

23 Mar 2019

Great Cabin! Lots of space!

Great cabin, lots of open group space and worked well for 5 couples. Parking was difficult with trailers but McCall had tons of snow!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

29 Aug 2018

Perfect little getaway

Great house. Great location. Great floorplan. Great deck. Great kitchen. Great price. Great property management. You could say we had a great time. Thanks guys!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

10 Dec 2017

Wonderful cozy cabin

We had a great time, cabin was nice and clean. Only recommendation would be to either provide or note on the check-in instructions, to provide firewood. Great stay and would come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Jill A.

28 Aug 2017

Overall a good place that my family and I enjoyed

Overall we were happy with this place. It was clean and in a good location. A few things we didn't like are the air conditioning didn't work so it was very hot inside especially upstairs and the BBQ on the deck was soooo dirty it was gross and we didn't feel comfortable using it because of this. Other than those things it was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Walter H.

15 Aug 2017

Great place

Location is perfect. Two blocks from the beach and two blocks from Washington Blvd on a great pedestrian street. Sheri was very helpful. The only negative is that without air conditioning you have to keep the windows open. That gives you a nice breeze but also lets in street and neighbor noise. Never much of a problem but could be.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

David E.

12 Aug 2017

Perfect for us!

Loved the location house and everything:)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Abdulaziz K.

16 Mar 2017

It's alright

first of all the the trash bin was full were the trash is all over the trash from the outside and secondly the patio was packed with ice were you can't walk outside and we called the property management she took care of it the next day, I think it should be ready before we moved in we stayed 2 nights so the first night we could not barbecue because of the patio that covered with snow.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

Kayla G.

9 Sept 2016

Wonderful deck and views

It was such a beautiful home and property! The deck was fabulous. We were told we would get an early check in email the day of and never received it. So that was frustrating. Otherwise everything was so nice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Margaret W.

12 Aug 2016

Family fun in McCall, idaho

We had a wonderful time!! Nine of us ranging in ages from 3 to 90 years of age! Lots of toys for the little ones, camp fires for the guys and big screen for movies at night. The kitchen has more stuff to cook with than my home. Great place, thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016