Entire home

On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen

On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen

Photo gallery for On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen

 View of the Payette River from the deck in the morning
Exterior
Unclassified image, 3 of 49, button
8 foot high windows across the great room overlooking the river
Great Room

Overview of On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9269 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

Map
McCall, ID
  • Popular LocationThe Cove Spa4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPayette Lake5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMcCall Golf Club8 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2, main floor

Bedroom 3, main floor

Bedroom 4, downstairs

Bedroom 5, downstairs

Bedroom 1, Primary, main floor

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall Bathroom, main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom, main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

On the Payette River - beauty, comfort, gourmet kitchen

Our home is Craftsman-style - open and comfortable, on the Payette RIver. Tucked in the forest downriver from the Shore Lodge with a spacious deck that looks out over the river below - the beauty and tranquility here make it the perfect retreat and a great place to celebrate family and friends being together. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood, with lovely full-time neighbors, so the only wildlife we want here are the ospreys, deer, fox, and the occasional bear sighting.

The 2,100 sf main entry level features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a spacious great room with solid cherry floors, large kitchen with island and barstools, a walk-in pantry stocked with more kitchen appliances and extras, a laundry/mud room, 10 ft ceilings, 8 ft picture windows looking east at the river and mountain views. The 4th+ bedroom is downstairs in a daylight basement with a queen bedroom, full bath, and an open living room area with a twin bed and 65" TV. It's a great suite for families with children who want a quiet separate area.

SNOWMOBILERS: Yes, there is room in our U-shaped driveway for trucks and trailers, BUT, our full-time neighbors are disturbed by the noise and exhaust generated by idling diesel trucks and/or snowmobiles being moved into the garage after dark.
If you bring your own sleds, you must agree to not start or run their engines or truck engines after dusk.

KITCHEN: open to the great room; fully equipped with all the tools for gourmet cooking, including a Cuisinart, large Ninja blender, pressure cooker, big turkey-roasting pan, enameled dutch oven, etc. We have granite counters, 2 sinks, custom cabinetry, and an island with 3 tall bar seats. Art tile backsplash with custom bronze tile and hardware. Dimmer switches throughout.

Dining Room: table seats 8 and sits along picture windows looking out to a beautiful view of the river and forest

Living room: sofa, wide snuggle chair and ottoman, plus a leather recliner. 55" Samsung SmartTV, AppleTV, Surround Sound speakers. High-speed Wifi, and YouTube TV subscription. The river rock fireplace has a gas log insert that warms the room very quickly with a glowing fire and built-in fan.

Master bedroom: View windows face the river. California King natural latex bed, large bathroom with heated limestone floors, a separate toilet room, walk-in double showerhead shower with ceramic and bronze art tile, and a walk-in carpeted closet. The bedroom has a door out to the deck.

2nd bedroom: at the front of the home, King bed.

3rd bedroom: Queen bed, dresser, and desk.

Guest bath: tub and shower, 2 sinks, and a linen closet. Next to the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms.

4th bedroom + 1: In the private suite downstairs - an 800sf daylight basement. The bedroom has a Queen bed and adjacent full bath with shower/tub. Also downstairs is a bonus room with a 65" TV and one twin bed that serves as the “+” bedroom.

Upstairs laundry room. Washer/dryer, Iron and board, lots of coat hooks.

A two-car garage opens into the house. Remote garage door opener provided. Beach chairs, towels, bicycles, and coolers. are there for your use.

HANDICAPPED: There are 2 stairs at the front entrance to the home, and from the garage, there are 2 shallow stairs.

We had Air-Conditioning installed in Sept. 2022.

Property manager

Ken and Valerie Swink
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property.
Solid Cherry floors: No Shoes to be worn in the house.
This is a family house in a family neighborhood, so you must keep the noise level down. We love our neighbors and want them to keep loving us.

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
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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

McCall

Located in McCall, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The Cove Spa and McCall Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ponderosa State Park and Packer Johns Cabin State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Manchester Ice & Event Center and Mountain Monet. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
McCall, ID

What's nearby

  • The Cove Spa - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Ice & Event Center - 5 min drive
  • Payette Lake - 5 min drive
  • McPaws Thrift Store - 5 min drive
  • McCall Golf Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • McCall Brewing Company - 6 min drive
  • Shore Lodge Mccall - 4 min drive
  • Broken Horn Brewing Company - 4 min drive
  • Wild River Java - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
A beautiful house with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Wonderland
Our group of friends enjoyed a wonderful weekend in this lovely home. We relaxed, talked and cooked all while enjoying the gorgeous view of deep snow by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Very open and inviting floor plan. Charming property. Beautiful deck and outstanding kitchen. Quiet yet very close to anything you might need in McCall. From booking till after checkout….Ken was very informative and accommodating. Will undoubtedly return….
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Gathering
Small group of friends for my wife’s birthday. This place is absolutely beautiful and perfect for the weekend. The whole process was as easy as you could imagine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House Review
The house is beautiful and well-appointed. Owner's are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ken and Valerie Swink

Host profile image
Ken and Valerie- We've been married 37 years, with 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. Valerie is a jewelry and tile designer from San Diego and Ken, her husband and business partner, is from Burbank. We reside in the North Diego area. Now retired, we have time to manage this vacation rental on our own after having not-so-good experiences using property managers in the past. We like to rent homes through Vrbo when we travel, so we know what it's like, and what good service and comfort is. Guests have told us the kitchen is the best equipped they've ever seen, even over their own home's. That was the goal.

Why they chose this property

McCall is a magical place. It hit us like a thunderbolt in 1994 when we first drove into town. Not that we had planned to buy a second home, it's just that we HAD to once we felt this place. Over 27 years later, it's still heaven to us. The lake, the trees, nature, and the locals - all enchanting. If we weren't such weather wimps, we'd probably live in McCall year-round, but Southern California and the ocean makes a great combination with magical McCall.

We found this house on a beautiful spot in Rio Vista overlooking the Payette River. The original house was built by Corey Engen, the Olympic downhill medalist who was part of the group that started Brundage Mountain Ski area. He also developed the Rio Vista neighborhood and kept this lot for himself. A bit dated when we bought it, we loved it regardless, and family vacations were blissful.

Until the great fire.

An electrical fire started when we weren't there. After the initial shock and tears, the loss turned out to be a blessing. We were able to completely rebuild, redesigning the floor plan and adding on a luxurious master suite. It's so much more beautiful now. The forest around it didn't burn - we were so lucky. We put in a circular driveway and lots of custom features. Valerie used bronze tile from our art tile line in her floor and wall designs. We love the Craftsman style, using fine touches like quarter-sawn oak cabinets, Arts and Crafts lighting, and warm wall colors. Big log homes have their charms, but this has a special quality to it that feels cozy, warm, refined, and peaceful to us.

What makes this property unique

Being outdoors in the forest is so wonderful that we made part of the deck covered so we could go outside whatever the weather. Especially when it rains - we love to go out and watch the early summer downpours. We also wanted a protected outdoor eating area with a gas barbecue. Two steps down is a wide deck with neither roof nor high railings to block the view. We line up the chairs, feet on the rail, and toast our blessed life. One more tip: Morning coffee out there in a warm jacket is heavenly.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback