Spacious Country Home - Great for Large Gatherings- 1 hr South of Yellowstone
Large country home and property that is ideal for a family reunion or large family gathering for a wedding or graduations. Nine bedrooms (includes a "Cousin's Room" with 6 bunk beds) provides sleeping accommodations for 40 people. Room details are under Rooms & beds section. Places for camping and three full RV hookups (One 50-amp and two 30-amp).
Large great room with pool table. Country pond on property where kids enjoy cooling off on a hot summer day. Shaved ice machine (guests provide cubed ice, sugar and cups) with most popular SnoShack flavors: Tiger's Blood, Blue Raspberry, Mango, and Pina Colada. (syrup recipe is at the end of Amenities).
Dining area for 40 opens up to join adjacent picnic area for a combined seating of 80. Commercial refrigerator in addition to refrigerator/freezer in kitchen provides plenty of room to store the food for your large group. Cooking for a large group in the summer is stream-lined with a five-foot griddle, a charcoal grill that can turn 60+ pieces of meat at once, a dutch oven pit, a gas BBQ grill, and a large stainless steel prep area adjacent to outdoor cooking pavilion. The indoor kitchen has two ovens, large Jenn-air island with built-in griddle. Property is served by a private well (no need to bring bottled water). Ice machine and water dispenser in large dining area.
Plenty of local free or inexpensive activities to keep the reunion fun and busy. St. Anthony Sand Dunes only 15 minutes away. 15 minutes from Bear World. Approximately 1 hour to Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole/Grand Teton National Park. Thirty minutes to Ashton or Ririe Reservoirs for boating/fishing. Minutes to Teton River and Henry's Fork for fishing. 15 minutes into Rexburg and BYU Idaho. 30 minutes to Idaho Falls.
Property manager
Craig L Porter
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
To be respectful of our neighbors we set a curfew at 10:00 pm for outside activities.
Use of trampoline is limited to one person at a time for obvious safety reasons.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
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 deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Rexburg
Located in Rexburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porter Park and Smith Park, while Legacy Flight Museum and Eliza R. Snow Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Idaho Centennial Carousel and The Craze Fun Zone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rexburg, ID
What's nearby
Brigham Young University - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
Eliza R. Snow Performing Arts Center - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
Rexburg Stake Tabernacle - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
Rexburg Rapids - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
Yellowstone Bear World - 17 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Idaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill - 11 min drive
Righteous Slice - 11 min drive
Taco Bell - 11 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Country Home - Great for Large Gatherings- 1 hr South of Yellowstone pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Country Home - Great for Large Gatherings- 1 hr South of Yellowstone?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Country Home - Great for Large Gatherings- 1 hr South of Yellowstone?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Country Home - Great for Large Gatherings- 1 hr South of Yellowstone located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Legacy Flight Museum, Idaho Centennial Carousel, and The Craze Fun Zone. Rexburg Rapids and Porter Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The Porters were great! Very responsive to requests. They allowed us to come view the property twice before our event. We will really happy with the venue for our family reunion if 50 people.
The house was beautiful and big enough for my family reunion. Each family got their own room, RV spot, or camped out on the lawn. The AC kept us cool and their ice machine kept us hydrated. Everyone loved the pool table and pickle ball. The pond was fun in the heat of afternoon. And plenty of fun things to do close by. The hosts were absolutely fantastic. They were quick with communication and easy to work with. Definitely giving this experience 5 stars. The only downside (which wasn’t a big deal) was the beds. A few mattresses were new style, but most were old style. A little bouncy. My guess is that they are slowly upgrading them.
The “CopperTop” was the perfect location for our family reunion. It’s just a few miles from our home, and as my wife and I were hosting this year, the convenient location was such a plus!The house itself easily contained our group of just over 30. The dining area is huge, and being adjacent to the kitchen and the outdoor cooking area made meals so easy. We also held a dance there and it was perfect for line dancing and all the other crazy dance styles our grandkids embraced!There were bathrooms everywhere, which is a real plus, and everyone had their own beds, with room to spare.Our hosts (owners), Craig and Virginia, were so responsive to every need and question we had. When they learned ahead of time that we have a handicapped daughter in a wheelchair, they purchased a futon bed so she could stay on the main floor, with easy access to dining and other activities. They have done so much to make this place fun for everyone! From the swimming hole to the outdoor courts (basketball, tennis, pickleball, etc.), to the trampoline for the younger kids, there was always something to do for everyone! I saw Virginia yesterday when I picked up some items left by family and told her the next time it’s our turn to host our reunion, CopperTop is at the top of our list!
Had an amazing time. Plenty of space for all family members, plenty of things to do for all ages. Our hosts were more than accomodating and very gracious. We will stay again!!
We had a family reunion and had a great time. There was more than ample space and loads of fun things to do. We really loved all the table space and the kids loved the shaved ice.
This was a great plaxe to stay we had everything promised and then some, i had family on the fence before going now we may make it our standard place each year if they will have us.
We loved this property! There were 40 of us for our family reunion and it was SO perfect!! Plenty of place to eat together, tons of fun things outside for little kids to adults to do, and lots of beds!! Because it isn’t brand new I didn’t stress as much about the kids being kids! The lenders were so darling too! We would FOR SURE book this place again!!
We had 20 teenagers there and they loved the property. The house was on the older side of things but very comfortable and not scared to walk in the house. The hosts did everything right. Great amenities from kitchen, pool table to court and outdoor cooking. We would stay there again no issues.
The place was big enough for our group of about 25. We had all ages and there was plenty for everyone to do. There are lots of surrounding attractions as well like the Saint Anthony Sandune‘s.
We needed a place that would fit a lot of people. We really enjoyed the patio with the grill, we were able to feed everyone and have a nice place to visit. The hot tub was great as well.
Just set your expectations on a country home and you should have a great visit.
House is a little outdated but it accommodated our family perfectly with plenty of beds and bathrooms. We loved the shady yard, the water/ice machine and unlimited snow cones. Owners are great!
so nice
We had a family reunion with all ages during our stay, and I think our favorite was the snow cone machine, ice machine, volleyball net, playground, and the large 5-foot griddle. They gave us a tour of the property right as we arrived, and we felt comfortable right from the start. This is a great place to hold a family reunion (probably also because of its seven bathrooms.) We would come again in a heartbeat.
we LOVED our stay. We knew it wouldn't necessarily be fancy or luxury due to the lower price, but we were so grateful to find a place in a better budget for us that could accommodate our large family. The yard is so perfect for the kids to roam and play. I would suggest bringing your own shower soap as well as towels if you like nicer towels. Overall, Wonderful people, wonderful stay!
This was our second stay in this property. And the owner and the property did not disappoint us. It was an excellent location for the daily family reunion activities we had planned. Everyone had a good time. And the facilities were wonderful when the occasional thunderstorm would roll through. We give this property our highest recommendation.
Plenty of space for sleeping, food prep and serving, as well as plenty of things to do on site (we didn't even have time for everything!) And we loved that it was so near other things to do off-site as well. We got a lot of use out of the sport court! Had it been a little warmer on our last full day, we would have made better use out of the pond. Craig made sure we knew he just was just a call away if we needed anything. The ropes course at BYU-Idaho was a hit--a must do if there are teens or young adults wanting a challenge! Thanks Craig and Virginia, our family loved our time there!
P.S. I personally loved going to sleep to the distant sound of the hay baler--just like when I was growing up :-)
There were lots of things for everyone. The littlier kids loved bouncing on the trampoline all the time and playing in the sand pit and playgym. The adults and older kids loved the new pickleball/basketball court and the volleyball net. The swings were a nice place to sit and visit while keeping an eye on everyone. We loved the big eating room where we could all sit down together. Definitely a place we would love to go back to.
Lynne T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Craig L Porter
We were fortunate to acquire this property on 20 acres when our five boys were young. They learned how to work by moving pipe in the field and had lots of fun roaming the river bottoms and jumping their bikes into the pond. When they grew up and flew the nest we decided to convert our home into a family reunion center so others could benefit from the ability of the property to accommodate large gatherings - and there will always be room for the boys and their growing families to come and visit!
Why they chose this property
Plenty of room for your toy haulers and trailers.
What makes this property unique
Plenty of on-property activities available (kids playset, large swing, firepit, sportcourt with adjustable net for volleyball, pickleball, (lit at night), basketball, country pond, pool table, etc.
Convenient for daytrips to Yellowstone, Tetons, St. Anthony Sand Dunes, Bear World, family river float (life vests or tubes is all that is needed - map included in Welcome guide), etc.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests