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Red Fox Retreat

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A swimming pool with a shaded area and a view of a rocky hillside.
A wooden door with a window, a bench with cushions, and a welcome sign on the wall.
A large, single-story building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a wooden fence.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a round coffee table, and a sofa with a blanket. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a built-in sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home includes a hot tub for relaxation. It accommodates 22 guests across 6 bedrooms and has 3 bathrooms. Enjoy mountain views and explore nearby attractions like Portneuf River and City Park, perfect for family activities in a rural setting.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Place, Portneuf River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lava Hot Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Idaho State University
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 4 Queen Beds, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Red Fox Retreat

The whole family will love their stay at the Red Fox Retreat. This unique property provides both picturesque valley & river views as well as a recreation & nature-lovers paradise with Forest Service trails literally in your backyard & adjacent to the property. This rural setting is still very close to everything with Lava Zip Lines & Go-Karts two minutes away & Lava Hot Springs less than 5 miles away. This is a newer property beautifully appointed for families & large groups all year-round. Inside, the property boasts two large family / great rooms centrally located to the bedrooms on both floors. These large family / great rooms are outfitted with spacious sectionals for socializing, a foosball table for fun, and a large movie theater area for relaxing in front of your favorite show. *NOTE 1* The bunk room is an additional fee of $65 for the additional laundry *NOTE 2* One of the bedrooms off the basement family room downstairs doesn't have a door, but is in a roomy alcove with two trundle beds There is also a large 4-car garage than can be used for parking, games (a ping-pong table is set up), or whatever you'd like. Outside, there are large outdoor areas with beautiful views and amenities such as a large hot tub, outdoor dining, 5 burner gas grill, grass lawn, fruit trees, and a sledding hill. The property and furnishings are newer and high quality. The property has great natural light, central heat / AC, and a whole-house generator that will make sure no power outages ruin your stay. Guests can access all parts of the property except for the detached shop where the owners keep their SxS and other possessions for when they come to stay and play. With parties that are 10 or less or a short stay, we aren’t allowing access to the bunk room. It helps keep the cleaning fee lower for guests. If you think you’ll need it anyway, please message us, and we can open it up. It will increase the cleaning fee by $65 There is a local manager named Andrea who is very responsive to any guest needs and can handle any requests that require being in-person. She is a co-host of the property along with the owners (Dan, Angie, Chris, and Melissa). Between Andrea and the owners, we will be very responsive to any guest needs. Beautiful country valley 5 miles north of Lava Hot Springs. Valley has horses, cattle, trains, and the Portneuf River running through it and backs up to the Forest. Gorgeous all year round. The major mapping apps will take you directly to the property. Roads are mostly paved, but with a 1/2 mile stretch of dirt road before hitting our paved driveway. In the winter months (Dec - Mar) it is best to have 4WD or AWD or at least snow tires if you're 2WD. Roads are plowed by the county and HOA, but it is a remote country setting on a hillside. There is ample parking for 7 cars in front of the house and in the 4 car garage (2 spots always open, 2 more spots available if you move the ping pong table). The property is available year-round and accessible even in the winter. Due to the rural location and hillside setting overlooking the valley, it is advised to have either a 4 wheel drive or AWD vehicle during the winter months (Nov - Apr) in case there is snow. At the very least, you should have good snow tires (not just all-season tires) if you're traveling in a 2 wheel drive vehicle as you run a chance of getting stuck if it snows even though the roads and driveway are plowed year-round.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Our big garbage is at the bottom of the hill on bald eagle. It is the extra large round can. Please take garbage there if you can.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4190296vb
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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lava Hot Springs

Located in Lava Hot Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Chesterfield Townsite and Holbrook Mercantile are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Portneuf River.
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Lava Hot Springs, ID

What's nearby

  • Portneuf River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sunken Gardens at Lava Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lava Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Idaho State University - 49 min drive - 73.2 km
  • Pocatello Idaho Temple - 60 min drive - 83.5 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Hotel & Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost In Lava - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Wheel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Fox Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Fox Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Fox Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Fox Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Fox Retreat located?

This family-friendly Lava Hot Springs holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Portneuf River. Sunken Gardens at Lava Hot Springs and City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was great, host was helpful. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2025
We're glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for being a great guest. We'd happily host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great for a large family trip. Beautiful location! Very clean and comfortable set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great setup for big family

Red fox was great! Plenty of beds, clean, beautiful view and sooo much to do in Lava! Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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