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Salmon Riverfront Home Salmon, Challis & Gold Bug. Fishing from back yard.

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A covered porch with a view of a lake and hills.
A pool table with balls, a green table tennis table, and a wooden ceiling.
A room with a large window, a door, a ceiling fan, and a couch.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a red patterned rug.
A bedroom with a bunk bed, wooden flooring, a small bench, and two windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Salmon River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Salmon, ID
  • Place, Salmon River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Salmon Riverfront Home Salmon, Challis & Gold Bug. Fishing from back yard.

Fishing, kayaking, drift boating; or just enjoy the river and wildlife.
Fishing and hunting everywhere. 100 ft of river in backyard.
Hike Goldbug Hotsprings, less then 1 mile.
Twin Peaks Ranch State Park is located apx 2 miles from our home, spans 677 acres of remote, scenic high country. The park provides access to over 2,000 miles of motorized and non-motorized trails, making it a gateway into the expansive backcountry of Lemhi County.

The home is located 21.5 miles from Salmon, and 37.9 miles from Challis.
Quiet and Peaceful.
Enjoy a burger or steak, and beer, at the Dusty Mule (1 mile).

Two bedrooms. One king-size bed. Full and twin bunk bed in 2nd bedroom.
Sleeper couch and dual recliner in living room.
Newly remodeled kitchen.

Covered back porch overlooking the river.
Charcol grill, and fire pit.
Newly added game room, ping pong, pool table & pacman game machine.
Fenced yard for pets.

Please note: the river is NOT fenced off, so never any unsupervised children!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave the key on the kitchen counter.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3718337vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Salmon

Salmon is home to this holiday home. Dugout Dick Memorial and Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goldbug Hot Springs and Salmon Valley Golf Course.
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Salmon, ID

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite - 29 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Salmon Public Library - 29 min drive - 43.8 km
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 38 min drive - 76.5 km
  • Sacagawea Interpretive, Cultural and Education Center - 45 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dusty Mule - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elk Bend Sports Lodge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salmon Riverfront Home Salmon, Challis & Gold Bug. Fishing from back yard. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Salmon Riverfront Home Salmon, Challis & Gold Bug. Fishing from back yard.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salmon Riverfront Home Salmon, Challis & Gold Bug. Fishing from back yard.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salmon Riverfront Home Salmon, Challis & Gold Bug. Fishing from back yard.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Salmon Riverfront Home Salmon, Challis & Gold Bug. Fishing from back yard. located?

This family-friendly Salmon holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Salmon River and Dugout Dick Memorial. Goldbug Hot Springs is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay when going to Goldbug hot springs! The host was great and the house was great and the location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda and the property were both equally incredible!! Having Linda meet us at the property to give us a little orientation of the space was very helpful and much appreciated! I couldn’t recommend this property enough, we will definitely stay there again if we ever find ourselves in Salmon again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place in beautiful country. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
so glad you had a good time. hope to see you in the future when you have more time to enjoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great vrbo- right on the river. My friends and I planned a rafting trip and paddled right up to the house (after stopping at the Dusty Mule), and then just drove back to the house after finishing the rafting in Salmon. It worked perfectly- an absolutely top tier stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall I have no complaints about my stay! It’s a convenient location for visiting Salmon and hiking Gold Bug. While I didn’t catch any fish the river access was nice! This doesn’t deduct from my rating because I would definitely stay here again but you have to realize it is rural and on the river which means there are quite a few bugs around and occasionally a few that sneak into house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. When we ran into a few minor issues with the house, the managers were prompt and professional in correcting them.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They were very responsive. They had nice personal touches that were super welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The hosts were great! They even searched their home after we left because I thought I left something valuable behind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property served our needs. Wonderful location. Great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was wonderful, nice and relaxing

Great place nice to fish the river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2025
so glad you all had a good time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Visit with family and friend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
so glad you had a great time. hope to see you again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location on the river

The location is great if your looking for a quiet river retreat. It is a bit of a drive to town. Goldbug hot springs is worth the hike!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2024
I am glad you had a good time. hope to see you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Came into town to spend time with our son, perfect area. Hostess was very sweet. Quiet and relaxing close to the restaurant the Dusty mule that has best burgers ever! And very close to gold bug hot springs for an early morning hike. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
I am so glad you had a good time. I look forward to seeing in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is nice my only suggestion would be to keep the vegetation near the river down so you have easier access to the river for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Get Away

Beautiful location and a great place to fish. Five-minute drive to the Goldbug hot springs and 23 minutes to downtown Salmon. A fun house to stay at with plenty of room for 5 people. I will say it could of used a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
thank you for that input!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice little place

Just stayed a couple nights. A nice view out the back of the Salmon River. The house was well appointed. Managers were friendly,emus at the property. Pointed out where we might see some elk, recommended the local watering hole, which was a good place for a burger. Their place was nice, the rest of the area was a very mixed bag of nice places and run down fish camps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
so glad you had a good time hope to see you again someday
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

We had a great time. The yard and river were great. Goldbug is a great hike and Salmon also has good hiking and is a nice town. House is clean and well taken care of and the hosts are very nice and receptive. My wife did see some cobwebs in some corners so that freaked her out but other than that very clean and a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Glad you had a good time, hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Get away

This house is perfect getaway. The house has all new furnishings and appliances. Very quiet and right on the river. Linda was super responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
glad you enjoyed it. hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Family get together

Linda was very helpful and great to work with. The river was a great backdrop and beautiful scene to have out back. Enjoyed the hike to Goldberg hot springs. Nice stay but it was a little hard to cool the place off at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Glad you had a good time, sorry about the heat, did you use the A.C.? not sure if I told you about that. Sorry, hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

This is a great spot for fishing with friends. We caught fish right out the back door. The yard is mostly fenced so we were able to bring our dog. The Dusty Mule up the street is a great little local bar. Property is excatly what it appears to be online and Linda was very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope you come and visit us again. Linda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting our son and exploring Idaho

Our son is working in Salmon, Idaho and we rented this Riverfront home to visit him and explore Idaho. It was a great location between sawtooth and salmon. Both were fun spots to visit. Home was very comfortable. The kitchen dining room and living room was a great area for us to spend time together at night. We enjoyed hiking in sawtooth as well as hiking Goldbug and visiting Wilkins Lake. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
I am so glad you had a good time. hope to see you again. Linda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our quiet weekend retreat and would love to return. The home was well stocked with essentials and felt roomy for our family of three. We had an issue figuring out the fireplace/heat the first night but Linda helped us right away. Everything felt clean and tidy. The outdoor space was wonderful for fishing or just grilling and hanging out. The view of the river and mountains is wonderful. The yard is mostly fenced so very dog friendly. The outdoor space was well maintained apart from a previous renter who didn’t pick up their dog poop- I tried to clean it all up. There was a small weed whacked area by the river perfect for fishing. It was fun to catch trout from the backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was really nice. The only problem was the King Size bed, it was horrible. The mattress was cheap and hard. The bed frame was cheap too. The legs supporting the mattress were collapsing. My husband slept in that bed, I slept on the fold out couch. Thats my only complaint. I think if your going to have a place for guests to sleep you might want to spend a bit for comfort. Other than that it is a great place to stay. I called VRBO on day 2 and told them about the bed. I have pictures too.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Base Camp!

With a long 4-day weekend on the calendar, we looked for a place we hadn't been to that wasn't too far. This was it! Elk Bend is a small community between Challis and Salmon. The town doesn't have a lot of ammenities, so come prepared with what you need or plan a commute to the Saveway in Salmon. The only restaurant in town--the Dusty Mule--had great burgers and the half plate of Nachos was enough for 3-4 (We took half home). The home is exceptionally clean with hardwood floors throughout. It is very dog friendly (but the one side fence is not there so don't plan to leave your friend in the yard unescorted). We were very comfortable and felt at home for the entire stay. One day was a trip to see Salmon, another a jeep trail and hike "Into the Salmon Forest" and the third day was a trip up to the Montana line and off roading and hiking on the Gibbons Pass Trail. It was a relaxing weekend! We only used the one bedroom with the king bed but both bathrooms were very nice for each of us to settle in with our stuff. The kitchen is well stocked, and when the coffeemaker decided to not work the first morning, the hosts had a replacement there within a couple hours. The kitchen had an air fryer, but nothing to cook rice in other than a stovetop pot. The back porch overlooks the Salmon River and there is a fire pit with four chairs that can be pulled off the porch to surround the pit for a relaxing evening enjoying the view. River has steelhead ready to catch for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2024
So glad you all had a great time. hope to see you again sometime

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