House in St. Charles, ID

Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!

Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!

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Exterior
Exterior
An aerial photo highlights the large lawn.
Aerial view showing house and Bear Lake
The back yard has a beautiful patio with a crowd-size grill and fire pit.

Overview of Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 34316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

St. Charles, ID
  • Popular LocationBear Lake4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBear Lake National Wildlife Refuge9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBear Lake Marina19 min drive
  • AirportPocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional)116 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 34)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!

Looking for a vacation spot that is truly away from the hustle and bustle? Then welcome to the RAWHIDE RENDEZVOUS! Located in the quiet town of St. Charles, Idaho, in the northern end of Bear Lake Valley (Idaho and Utah), this beautiful country home (two-story, wheelchair-accessible) on a one-acre lot is perfect for a single family or a family reunion. The home is air conditioned for your comfort during the summer months and has a fireplace to warm you during the winter. There’s plenty of parking for cars and four-wheelers/snowmobiles, and you have full use of the oversized two-car garage. North Beach, our favorite of all of Bear’s Lake’s beaches, is a quick 10-minute drive away; Garden City is only 11.7 miles south; and Minnetonka Cave and other nearby activities are only minutes away.

The house is 3,400 square feet, has six (6) bedrooms and four (4) full bathrooms, and sleeps eighteen (18) in beds. We will accommodate groups up to 34 (children two years of age and younger are not counted in the 34). There are nine (9) sleeping mats located in various closets in the home, and kids are welcome to sleep on the couches and comfortable lounge chairs.

Per St. Charles City regulations, no tents or camp trailers can be set up in the yard. Also, no parking is allowed on the city road (200 South). Renters may host parties with more than 34 people as long as overnight guests do not exceed 34. However, because of insurance restrictions, we are unable to host weddings.

The main floor has a wonderful great room with floor-to-ceiling, lake-facing windows, a big-screen HDTV, Blu-ray/DVD player, wireless internet, well-equipped kitchen with enough dishes for a Thanksgiving dinner, dining area, and laundry room. Three of the six bedrooms are located on the main floor. The master bedroom has its own private bathroom, and the other two bedrooms share a bathroom.

The downstairs is a daylight basement that opens onto a patio that faces the lake. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are located downstairs. There is a large family room and a small kitchenette with a sink, small fridge, and microwave. Another big-screen HDTV with Blu-ray/DVD player can be found in the family room, along with an extensive movie selection.

HOUSE RULES:

Because St. Charles is a small, quiet town, noise ordinances (no loud noises after 10 pm) and speed limits (25 mph) are strictly enforced. Please respect the neighbors by keeping music and party noises down after 10:00 pm and by obeying traffic laws. If the police are called because of infractions, you may be asked to leave. This hasn't happened yet, but we want to remain on good terms with the neighbors!

COST:

$800/night during peak season: Memorial Day through Labor Day (minimum three-night stay) plus 8% Idaho sales tax.
$400/night during off-peak season: After Labor Day to just before Memorial Day (minimum two-night stay) plus 8% Idaho sales tax.

Payment can be made with a credit card or a personal check.

TAXES: Idaho sales tax of 8% will be added to the rental fee.
CLEANING FEE: $400.00
VRBO.COM SERVICE FEE: VRBO.com will charge a service fee.

CHECK-IN: Arrival check-in time is 4:00pm on the arrival date.
CHECK-OUT: Check-out time is 11:00am on the date of departure.

One of life’s simplest pleasures is to share an experience with our loved ones. We’d love to share our “home away from home” with you as you build memories with your family.

Keywords: Vacation rental, Bear Lake, country home, quiet solitude, easy access, wheelchair accessible, fun family getaway

Property manager

Elaine Allred

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please read the short-term rental agreement. Additional rental rules can be found in the binder displayed on the kitchen island upon your arrival.
Noise ordinances and speed limits (25 mph) are strictly enforced. Please respect the neighbors by by obeying these laws.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

St. Charles

This vacation home is located in St. Charles. Pickleville Playhouse and National Oregon/California Trail Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bear Lake Marina and Bear Lake West Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 4 min drive
  • Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive
  • Bear Lake West Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • Bear Lake Marina - 19 min drive
  • Beaver Mountain Ski Resort - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bear Cave Drive In - 2 min drive
  • Minnetonka Market & Cafe - 16 min walk
  • Moe's Eats - 8 min drive
  • Bear Cave - 2 min drive
  • Bear Lake Burger Boat - 10 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week
We've stayed here twice and plan to stay again. St. Charles is the best place to stay to avoid Garden City crowds. The home is clean and comfortable. We love the space and the layout for our family of 20. The front lawn is amazing for kids to run around and play. We will come back again and again as long as it is available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Wendi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day outing
We ❤️it! Most of the bedrooms rooms were big and spacious. It was clean with all the essentials you need. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Danny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
The house and yard were both well kept and beautiful. We love staying in the quiet little town of St Charles. It very much suits our family, and is very close to our favorite beach. It was stormy for part of our stay, but the kids kept entertained by a great seection of DVDs, so that was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kiley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to book next year!!
The house was perfect for our family reunion! St. Charles is the best place to enjoy bear lake without the crowds. The yard was perfect for the kids to run around! The kitchen was well stocked and felt like we had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Fantastic
Such a beautiful place. We had our family there for 4 nights. Very clean, very well designed for a family get together. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elaine Allred

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We've traveled throughout much of the world, but Bear Lake is our favorite family vacation spot.

Why they chose this property

Our family has enjoyed coming to Bear Lake for years, and we especially love it now that we have our own place. We've rented many times, and so we knew what to look for when selecting a home. We wanted something that would work for us year round, and we found a perfect home in St. Charles. The quiet solitude is wonderful! It's away from the hustle and bustle of Garden City (the largest town on the lake), but close enough to enjoy all the activities, like Raspberry Days and the Pickleville Playhouse. Our home is also close to North Beach, which is the best beach on Bear Lake, in our humble opinion. Minnetonka Cave is also close by, just a short drive up St. Charles Canyon.

We have had our family reunion here for the past few years and host a slew of people each time. Other families have also had family reunions at our home.

What makes this property unique

What is truly unique about our 'home away from home' is the quiet solitude. During the busy summer months, other areas in Bear Lake can be wall-to-wall people, and we love our part of the lake, which is away from all of that. That being said, we're close to all of the fun activities that Bear Lake has to offer.
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