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Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet

Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet

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Log House in the Mountains
Kitchen
Living room
Sunrise from the living room
Master bedroom

Overview of Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Ketchum, ID
  • Popular LocationSawtooth National Forest17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSawtooth National Recreation Area12 min drive
  • Popular LocationRedfish Lake Visitor Center37 min drive
  • AirportSun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet

If peace and tranquility is what you are looking for, we've got it. Rest and rejuvenation, we've got it. Outdoor adventure, can't get any better. Needing a little culture, just drive the 40 minute scenic byway to Ketchum/Sun Valley and you'll find yourself in a small town with lots of flare; art galleries, symphonies, concerts, nice restaurants and more.
We call our home Eagle's Nest. It is a beautiful log house sitting atop a hill in the Sawtooth Valley. The majestic living room windows face the Sawtooth Mountains. You will never get tired of that view, but walk around the 360° deck and you will see there is a magnificent view in every direction.

We are located within the first-ever Gold Tier Dark Sky Preserve in the U.S., making the night sky views stunning. You won't believe how many stars are up there. The stars are dazzling given that there are no city lights within 100 miles.

There a 2 large bedrooms upstairs, one with a king sized bed, the other with a queen and a twin. These two bedrooms have views of the Sawtooth mountains as well. Downstairs there is a second master bedroom with a queen sized bed and a twin, a large playroom/media area and a 4th bedroom with 2 twin beds. There is a trundle bed in the play room.

Alturus lake is 7 miles away, Redfish lake is a 24 mile drive as is the quaint western town of Stanley. Smiley Creek store and restaurant is .6 miles down the hill. You could easily walk or bike to have a meal (open seasonally).

Fabulous trails for the mountain biker and/or hiker abound in the Sawtooth area. Easy walks all the way up to rigorous and rugged hiking, biking or even climbing are near by. Some of these trails are available right out the front door. For a day you'd rather sit a bit, try a river trip down the famous "river of no return", the Salmon river; or float the lazy river near Alturus lake.

We have a fire pit, well stocked kitchen, beach towels, coolers, and beach chairs for your use. We live locally, and will do everything we can to meet your needs.

Redfish lake lodge and Sawtooth Hotel in Stanley offer fine dinning. Be sure to visit the Stanley bakery for breakfast or lunch. They have legendary baked goods including a few gluten free selections.

For winter travelers, groomed x-country ski trails are 5 miles down-valley, there is great backcountry skiing and if you wish, you can snowmobile, ski or snowshoe right out the front door. Snowmobile rentals are available at Smiley Creek Lodge.

Smiley Creek airport has a dirt runway for small planes is .6 miles away. You could walk to Eagle's Nest from there.

Perfectly situated close to Ketchum, but in the heart of the great outdoors.
Please note: RV's, pull behind campers and tent trailers are not allowed on the property.

Property manager

Roger Lato & Maria Maricich

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
2 pet max, refundable deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ketchum

Located in Ketchum, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Sawtooth National Forest and Sawtooth National Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Fisher Creek Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ketchum, ID

What's nearby

  • Sawtooth National Forest - 17 min walk
  • Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 12 min drive
  • Redfish Lake Visitor Center - 37 min drive
  • Stanley Lake - 55 min drive
  • Sun Valley Ski Resort - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 77 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawtooth City Elegance, 360° views, loads of sun, peace and quiet located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Ketchum is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sawtooth National Forest and Salmon River, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Fisher Creek Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smiley Creek Cabin
Awesome place and the views are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Idaho getaway!
This views in this cabin are truly spectacular! There is not a window without the perfect view of the mountains, sunrise, sunset and wildlife! The mornings and evenings spent on the deck with family were unforgettable! We hiked right out the back door, visited Alturas lake right near by and visited Stanley (also only about a 20 minute drive) for dinner and of course the cafe for breakfast! Hike to Yellow Belly lake, visit the Sunbeam Hotsprings and hit up Redfish for boating. You will not be disappointed if you book this property. Smiley Creek is quaint but nice to have at the bottom of the hill :) We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views in all directions
We loved our returned stay at the Eagle's Nest. It has to have one of the best locations in all of the Stanley Basin. Fantastic vies of the Sawtooth Mountain Range, as well as the White Cloud Mountain. The cabin is well furnished, very comfortable, with lots of room inside and out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch
It was a perfect way to spend our New Years tucked away in Smiley Creek. We were able to ski and snowmobile right from the home and the logs felt so similar to our cabin and therefore was like home. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in the sawtooths
We were in Idaho for a memorial service and combined it with a chance to hang out with family we haven't seen in a while - we had 11 people (7 kids ages 6-16 and 4 adults) staying and we appreciated the downstairs kid space and upstairs adult conversation. The views were beautiful and we appreciated the porch for dinners and hanging out. We felt like the house was well-located between ketchum and stanley and we did activities in both areas. Maybe two minor annoyances: there were 2 showers for 11 people and there were plenty of pots but a shortage of serving spoons + no BIG pots or BIG casserole dishes (we made chili one night in 3 pots and stuffed peppers across 2 dishes the next!) for feeding the crowd but this didn't detract from the fun we had or our ability to enjoy the property. Milkshakes at the smiley creek lodge were tasty and hiking in the area was awesome. The photos of the place make it look less fabulous than it actually is overall - we highly recommend this to the next folks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roger Lato & Maria Maricich

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Maria was born and raised in the small town of Ketchum. She grew up ice skating and skiing and subsequently became an Olympic Downhill ski racer. She represented the USA in Sarajevo Yugoslavia in 1984. Currently she is a chiropractor and Holistic doctor in Ketchum.
Roger was raised in Wisconsin, but dreamed only of living in the Mountains out west after a family vacation to Yellowstone Park when he was a child. As soon as he graduated from high school he moved west and landed in Ketchum/Sun Valley area. He got a job in construction and is now a supervisor for Sawtooth Valley Builders.
Roger and Maria have been married since 2006 and love spending their spare time together in the beautiful outdoors.

Why they chose this property

We feel so fortunate to have been able to purchase a property with such magnificent views and in this pristine area. We love the access to hiking and biking as well as winter sports. We love the remoteness and quite. And we especially love the clean fresh air. The place lightens the soul and you never want to leave.

What makes this property unique

We had been searching for properties in this area for over a year. This one was for sale, but honestly we didn't think we could afford it. We would just pine over it. When offers we made on other properties fell through and the price dropped bit on this one, we put on our thinking caps. We thought if we could sell another cabin we had in the area we might just be able to pull it off. We put out the word that our other cabin was for sale, got an offer within days, made and offer on this one and the rest is history. The universe conspired in our favor so fast it made our heads spin. We couldn't be happier.
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