Pet Friendly quiet Cabin with privacy and backcountry access.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Ketchum, ID

River Run Day Lodge
‪19 min drive‬
Sun Valley Ski Resort
‪43 min drive‬
Bald Mountain
‪46 min drive‬
Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

The old front porch

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come enjoy this rustic and cozy mountain retreat! Located in the Upper Board Ranch, wake up listening to the birds sing and Warm Springs Creek babble. It is amazingly QUIET here. Wildlife abounds. Winter is especially tranquil here.
Enjoy fishing, hiking, hunting and skiing on public land right out the back door. Take a trip to Frenchman’s Bend HotSprings just 3 miles up the road. Come home to stoke the fire and cook a nice meal. Read a book, play a game, watch a movie, have a bonfire, just relax.
15 minutes to Warm Springs, 20 to Ketchum.
We offer a 10% discount for weekly rentals and a 25% discount for monthly rental. Come stay a while and unwind.

Property manager

Gabriela Harper

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Have an amazing time at the Emerald Gem. Make memories that will last a lifetime and come see us again!

Pet owners are responsible to clean up after their pets. A cleaning fee may be applied for animal waste/ Excessive hair on furniture or bedding.

Please leave the kitchen area clean.

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

About the area

Ketchum

Located in Ketchum, this cabin is in the mountains. Hemingway Memorial and Ernest Hemingway Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sawtooth National Forest and Dollar Mountain. PK's Ski and Sports and Sawtooth Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ketchum, ID

What's nearby

River Run Day Lodge - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
Roundhouse Express Gondola - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
Dollar Mountain - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
Sun Valley Ski Resort - 43 min drive - 23.8 km
Bald Mountain - 46 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪River Run Day Lodge - ‬19 min drive
‪Warm Springs Day Lodge - ‬13 min drive
‪Apple's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Grumpy's - ‬16 min drive
‪Irving's Red Hots - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly quiet Cabin with privacy and backcountry access. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly quiet Cabin with privacy and backcountry access. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly quiet Cabin with privacy and backcountry access. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly quiet Cabin with privacy and backcountry access. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Challenger Ski Lift, Greyhawk Ski Lift and Sawtooth National Forest. Big Wood Golf Course and Sun Valley Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

9 April 2025

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

Perfect Secluded get away close to adventure

This place was fantastic. The perfect combination of rustic seclusion with nice creature comforts. All appliances, furniture, kitchen supplies, etc were all top notch. Service or having fires set and ready to go was great.Exceeded our expectations.One piece of advice for other travelers - you drive down about 3 miles of dirt road to reach cabin. It is well maintained but there are many potholes and therefore I would encourage you to arrive before dark. We arrived after dark on our first night and got surprised by a few of them!We saw a heard of Elk each day which was very cool. Again, highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec Y.

31 March 2025

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

Great Trip!

Wonderful cabin and location. I did not want to leave. So peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

12 March 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

24 February 2025

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

Beautiful fully outfitted cabin

We had the best time at the cabin - a great jump off to alpine, Nordic, snowshoeing, hot springs and the rest Sun Valley has to offer. Thank you for hosting and offering as pet-friendly!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

3 February 2025

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

Couldn’t ask for more

Stayed for five nights with my dog and husband. Cozy, quiet and private. Property has “the best” of everything- plush towels, three options for making coffee, all the cooking supplies you could want, wood ready for the stove, and dog dishes!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

24 January 2025

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

New Year's

We had a wonderful time in this comfortable, cozy cabin! It was perfect for getting away and having a quiet New Year's Eve with our 2 dogs.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

16 October 2024

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

Birthday Getaway

My boyfriend and our two small dogs enjoyed everything about our Fall weekend stay. It was the perfect 41st birthday celebration getaway. The cabin was incredibly welcoming for both us and the pups (complete with dog bowls, spare leashes, and even puppy treats). We cooked breakfasts and dinner in the well-stocked kitchen and enjoyed our meals in the window surrounded nook. We made coffee and visited the hot springs RIGHT down the road early one morning before breakfast. We sat on the deck at sunset with a fire crackling in the chiminea then moved inside to the wood burning stove and played a few round of darts before watching a movie. The bed was incredibly comfy (tho we baked the first night not realizing the heater UNDER the bed was on lol) and the rain shower head in the bathroom is such a lovely touch. We loved the fact that it felt so private yet not completely remote. I could go on and on... It honestly could not have been more perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

12 October 2024

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

Best little cabin

Loved every minute of our stay. So many little touches added to the enjoyment. You feel like they have thought of everything from having the fireplaces ready to just light a match to fresh coffee beans ready to grind. Also, they had dog bowls, dog bed, and snacks that confirmed to us that our dog was very welcome there. Beautiful time of year to visit....great fall colors :) Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

5 October 2024

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

Woodland Retreat

Charming retreat in the valley. Good access to trails for hiking. It was a great location for star gazing and astrophotography.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Kathleen M.

28 September 2024

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

Great stay!

Quiet, peaceful, yet close to town, hiking, and fishing. Looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

10 September 2024

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

Peaceful

We had a wonderful time! The property was fun to explore. The cabin was a perfect size and we loved using the wood stove to warm up. They had a very well stocked kitchen. Usually there’s always something missing, like a can opener, but they had everything that you would need. You won’t regret renting this home.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

26 August 2024

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

Super cozy cabin

We had the best time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

19 August 2024

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

A retreat in the woods

The Emerald Gem is a sweet cottage in a quiet location. It is meticulously maintained and warmly appointed. It has great access to Warm Springs Creek for anyone interested in fishing. The owners are considerate and responsive. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlene

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great location just 15 minutes out of Ketchum. House had all the comforts and beds very comfortable. Books, darts, games, pet bowls, outdoor seating and several firepits. Very relaxing which is exactly what we were looking for. Never found the land line phone but wifi worked great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinell P.

21 July 2024

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

Pleasant retreat!

Enjoyed a very nice, quiet weekend. Beautiful area and comfortable stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany H.

21 July 2024

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

Funky Little Cabin

Cute funky little cabin great for two people or a family of four (kids and adults). It was hard to tell from the listing and the pictures that all of the beds are together in the same room - which was a little weird for the four adults we had staying there together(we thought the twin beds were in a separate office or alcove, they were not). The bedroom door is glass and has no curtains for privacy. Not all windows in the bedroom have curtains. You are out in the woods, but you do have neighbors. Overall, the place is cute and cozy. The kitchen is well stocked with all of the cooking tools you need. The outdoor area is really cute. Location is a bit off the beaten path, but very easy to access. While the house seemed pretty clean, there were quite a few dead flies throughout. I would consider staying there again with just my immediate family. It was nice that it is dog friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

3 July 2024

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

Wonderful weekend get away

We had such a great stay! The location is gorgeous. Perfect for those seeking some outdoor therapy! We enjoyed exploring the forest behind the cabin. And the stars at night were incredible! Just a short drive in to town where we enjoyed some good food. The fishing near by was also great! Our kids keep telling us they miss the cabin already! We hope to return soon. The hosts were great at communicating and provide everything you need for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

26 June 2024

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

Peaceful Get Away

Amazing cabin tucked away in a beautiful canyon. Big trees surround the cabin so it has amazing shade, and keeps the cabin so cool. Its in a peaceful neighborhood and you can have the windows open and just hear the river running and the cool mountain air coming in. There are lots of hikes, fishing, places to eat, and beautiful scenery to explore. This is an amazing place to stay and you are close to a lot of different places. They have fun activities to do at the cabin as well they had 2 bikes and we enjoyed going on rides!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

13 June 2024

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

Idyllic

Simply a perfect mountain retreat. Twenty minute drive out of Ketchum and you really get away from it all. The cabin is amazing and extremely well laid out. The beds are very comfortable—I slept incredibly well!! I especially enjoyed cooking in the kitchen, which is important when you’re up in in the mountains. The cabin was warm and cozy and that’s even before you light the wood stove. Truly a great great place and I’d happily stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mark r.

26 May 2024

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

In the woods

Very plesent stay peace and quiet. We had 2 moose on the property along with some deer.would stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

19 February 2024

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

Perfect Winter Getaway

My husband, two dogs and I came to Ketchum for a 5 day (4 night) weekend to cross country ski. This cabin was the perfect base camp. It is quiet and peaceful, the surroundings are beautiful and the cabin was the perfect size for us. It has a rustic feel but has all the amenities and luxuries (hot shower, kitchen to cook dinner and a wonderfully comfortable bed) that you could want. I love that this is dog friendly - being able to bring our dogs enhanced our experience immensely. One of our favorite parts was making a fire every night and listening to the crackle as we unwound on the couch. Highly recommend this place and hope to come again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Greg H.

1 December 2023

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Great place and location. Very hospitable hosts. Loved that we could take our dogs. But nowhere did I see information online that indicated we could not leave our dogs unattended for an hour or two. I did see it in the rule book provided by our host when we got to the cabin. If we had been instructed on this prior to going we probably would have looked for a different place. Perhaps in future “dog friendly” could include a variation on this policy. Like “kenneled pups” may be left unattended in cabin for an hour or two?” Many thanks for sharing your property with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

20 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo M., Klamath Falls, Oregon

16 September 2023

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

Wonderful Cabin!

We loved this cozy cabin in the woods, especially all the windows letting in the beautiful greenery from outside. Being so close to Frenchman’s hot springs was a bonus. There is a warm feeling about the Emerald Gem. Looking forward to returning!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KLee T.

6 September 2023

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

The perfect mountain cabin!

I feel so lucky to have discovered the Emerald Gem! My husband and I, along with our dog, stayed four wonderful days and we only have positive things to say about this cabin and its location. We loved being surrounded by gorgeous trees while enjoying the calming sounds of the nearby creek. The cabin was super clean, 100% dog-friendly, comfortable, and very well-appointed. We lacked for nothing! And we appreciated the great communication from the hosts. Needless to say, we can't wait to visit again! K.Lee & David Theel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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Explore the area

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

The old front porch

1 bathroom

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