Beautiful Big Cabin Near Ponderosa State Park, Payette Lake & McCall Golf Course
House in McCall, ID
10 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this house rental
The McCall Big Cabin at Ponderosa is ideal for families, small group retreats and/or family reunions. Enjoy our new gourmet kitchen, expansive dining seating, great room with gas fireplace and extra parking--all at the edge of Ponderosa State Park.
Ground floor has master suite with King bed and attached master bathroom as well as a second bedroom with a Queen bed that connects to the recently remodeled downstairs shared bath (2 entries). There is an additional half bath on the ground floor. Second floor has an additional master suite with King and a Twin bed, also with attached master bathroom. Additionally, upstairs are bedrooms 3 with a Full/Double bed and bedroom 4 with a king bed, bedroom 5 with a Twin Bed. Finally, a 6 “bunk room” with a Full bed and 4 more Twin beds, one of which has an additional Twin Trundle. There is an additional shared bathroom upstairs.
Our place is ideal for families, small group retreats and/or family reunions. Convenient to town and lake, yet secluded--right next to Ponderosa State Park. A huge driveway/black top area is great for parking your recreational vehicles, kayaks or paddle boards. Close to the McCall Golf Course, beautiful Ponderosa State Park and Davis Beach! Walk 5 minutes to Payette Lake or drive 25 minutes to Brundage mountain. We have pickle ball available. Net, rackets (4) and ball are in the garage available for renters use—in summer and fall. We’ve chalked out lines (more chalk in garage) but have permanently marked the corners.
This Five Bedroom plus bunk room loft, 3400 sq ft cabin offers a Relaxed Atmosphere at the edge of Ponderosa State Park, just minutes from Downtown. The main level has a comfortable Great Room with fireplace and a Real Cabin Feel. The Spectacular, just remodeled Kitchen has Stainless Appliances, granite countertops, island prep sink, and seating for 18. Laundry Room with a Large Capacity Washer and Dryer. Enjoy Summer Eating on the Deck, with Large Gas Grill and plenty of tables and chairs. Cozy up around the Propane gas fireplace on the deck.
Ground floor has master suite with King bed and attached master bathroom as well as a second bedroom with a Queen bed that connects to the recently remodeled downstairs shared bath (2 entries). There is an additional half bath on the ground floor. Second floor has an additional master suite with King and a Twin bed, also with attached master bathroom. Additionally, upstairs are bedrooms 3 with a Full/Double bed and bedroom 4 with a king bed, bedroom 5 with a Twin Bed. Finally, a 6 “bunk room” with a Full bed and 4 more Twin beds, one of which has an additional Twin Trundle. There is an additional shared bathroom upstairs.
Our place is ideal for families, small group retreats and/or family reunions. Convenient to town and lake, yet secluded--right next to Ponderosa State Park. A huge driveway/black top area is great for parking your recreational vehicles, kayaks or paddle boards. Close to the McCall Golf Course, beautiful Ponderosa State Park and Davis Beach! Walk 5 minutes to Payette Lake or drive 25 minutes to Brundage mountain. We have pickle ball available. Net, rackets (4) and ball are in the garage available for renters use—in summer and fall. We’ve chalked out lines (more chalk in garage) but have permanently marked the corners.
This Five Bedroom plus bunk room loft, 3400 sq ft cabin offers a Relaxed Atmosphere at the edge of Ponderosa State Park, just minutes from Downtown. The main level has a comfortable Great Room with fireplace and a Real Cabin Feel. The Spectacular, just remodeled Kitchen has Stainless Appliances, granite countertops, island prep sink, and seating for 18. Laundry Room with a Large Capacity Washer and Dryer. Enjoy Summer Eating on the Deck, with Large Gas Grill and plenty of tables and chairs. Cozy up around the Propane gas fireplace on the deck.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of McCall, ID
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Reviews
10.0
Family wedding. The space was large enough to entertain family from all over the country. Hosted two large dinners both nights and plenty of cookwear to host all for dinner.
10.0
I have stayed at the Big Cabin a few times on my visits to McCall and it is a lovely experience each time!! There is so much space and it is perfectly located walking distance to the lake and to Pondersa State park
10.0
We would definitely stay here again! Enjoyed being so close to the lake and park. The house had everything we needed! This was our first visit to McCall and it is a beautiful area!
10.0
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin in a fantastic location. Five minute walk to a beautiful secluded beach, right next to Ponderosa State Park. Quick access to town. The cabin is lovely with all the amenities, stocked well with dishes and cookware.
The downstairs dining master bedroom carpet could use a good clean but other than that the cabin was clean and wonderful places to lounge and enjoy the space. Would highly recommend this cabin.
10.0
Great location. Loved the pickle ball court and the short walk to the beach.
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay in the cabin. All the amenities that were advertised were included and worked properly. Bedding was comfortable and the location was great! Thanks for plowing the driveway and front entrance, there was LOTS of snow on the ground when we arrived.
10.0
Me and buddies just stayed here for snowmobile vacation. Place was great! Huge kitchen. Plenty of rooms and parking was good!
10.0
My group repeatedly stated how they would get the same rental (and want to come back next year). We had three families with two adults and 2 children per family. Like mentioned before, we locked the middle door upstairs and used the separate stairways. The kids LOVED when the door was open to make circles in the house. The little cubby under the stairwell was loved by all. The kitchen easily held it all.
The driveway was AMBLE space for vehicles and was a perfect place for the kids to play in the snow between outings (the plowed snow on the backside created the best sledding hill).
Super charming and we were even visited by a fox on the deck the last night posing for all the photos! Thanks for sharing your property with us.
10.0
All went great
10.0
This house couldn't have been anymore perfect for our weekend. It has everything you need, it's close to town, and it was very clean.
Thank you
6.0
This property has the potential to be a nice cabin. We arrived Christmas eve and had prepared food and planned to stay for the entire week. Getting up Christmas day the toilets had all stopped up on the lower level. We had to rent a hotel room to use the bathroom., a challenge for 15 people. After we contacted the property manager (who was terrific), he found a cabin close to ours and let us have it for a couple of days (the 27th). This of course meant we had to move twice and there was not room for everyone to stay at the new cabin. It also meant that as we prepared Christmas Dinner we had to limit water use and run to the nearest bathroom (new cabin or hotel). This situation could have been prevented with adequate upkeep. i.e. "it had been 4 years since septic emptied."
I had tried to view the cabin ahead of time and was told there were plenty of pictures on line and there was not a window of time for us to look at it. Four of our family (three men 6'2" and one 6'4" were always ducking to get in the house and hitting their heads on the bunk wall!
The downstairs hall bath was moldy and the sink was very low.
On the positive side, the Christmas trees were a nice touch and appreciated; the property manager did his best to rectify the situation.
Bottom line: we checked out a day early and would not rent the property again.
8.0
We had a great stay and loved the short distance to the beach.
10.0
Fabulous reunion!
I have to give a HUGE shout out to the kitchen in this VRBO. It was beyond well-stocked. It had things that I'd never had in any of my kitchens. It was amazing. For a large group (we had 14), about the only thing that could possibly be improved in the kitchen area would have been another dishwasher and perhaps another refrigerator. The dishwasher was running constantly trying to keep up - ha!
The location was unbelievable - sharing a border with Ponderosa State Park. It was the very last house before entering the park. Deer and other wildlife were constantly on the back porch and outside the windows. For the hiking and boating enthusiasts in our group, it was truly second to none.
Pickleball! Who knew? We played it late into the night - all ages of us. Superb.
Gas grill and gas fire pit (for s'mores) worked fabulously!
I will reiterate what I read in a previous review - the bedroom situation upstairs is very unusual. While there are multiple bedrooms, there is no hallway and one must go through one bedroom to get to another. We solved this problem by having half the bedroom occupants ascend stairs on one side of the house, and half on the other stairs on the other side of the house. We locked the door in the very middle so each group sort of had its own side. That way, we didn't have to have quite as much invasion of our privacy. I suggest discussing this with the host beforehand so you are aware. It was less of an issue than I thought it would be, for which I was grateful.
It is clear that upgrades and updates are being made throughout the house. The decor was perfect for a cabin. Bathrooms are clean and some are obviously very new and modern. What they are doing is improving their property and doing it well.
We came very prepared but almost didn't need to be. The host had coolers and thermoses and water bottles to use for hot hiking days. I feel that suggestions are taken seriously and things are added. Board games and puzzles galore, including VRBOopoly. WHAT??
Check-in was excellent and simple. Host was responsive and helpful. Overall a great time. Ages 2 months to 83 years were represented in our group and 100% (okay - maybe not the infant) said they'd return here again. Bravo!
10.0
McCall Family Reunion
Had a wonderful stay at the cabin. Perfect for our large family. Proximity to Ponderosa State Parks made an easy walk to the beach and easy access to beautiful walking trails
10.0
Unbeatable location
Great location close to Ponderosa State Park. Layout allows good separation for family. Really enjoyed our time here
10.0
We liked the cabin it fit us all comfortably.
Nice place. Good location.
10.0
As Advertised
Great place- comfortable and well located.
10.0
Great McCall location
Big house with everything needed for a relaxing week
10.0
Perfect location!
This was the perfect location for our family reunion! We wanted something close to the water but not on the water because we had 3 toddlers with us. This was the perfect distance to the water! The house was equipped with everything we needed and more, down to the huge shampoo and conditioner bottles in the showers! It’s a small detail but things like that make it feel more like a home then a hotel! We will be coming back!
10.0
Ideal location, superb quarters
Short walk to ideal state park beach, property was home to numerous friendly deer, quiet, cozy, well appointed and roomy.. Overall excellent accommodations.
10.0
Snowmobile trip
We really liked the cabin. It had plenty of room and a lot of beds. The driveway was large enough for both of our snowmobile trailers to park in.
5.0
This is a great house. It accommodated me and my group of friends very well. It offered plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was very well stocked witch made for some wonderful meals. Overall it was a great experience. Thanks for having us!
10.0
Guys snowmobile trip.
This is a great house. It accommodated me and my group of friends very well. It offered plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was very well stocked witch made for some wonderful meals. Overall it was a great experience. Thanks for having us! 🙏🏼
5.0
Loved the location and size of this cabin.Room for everyone in our family , kids, spouses and grandkids ! Such a beautiful area to enjoy the outdoors . We loved being right next door the Ponderosa state park ! The house had everyting we needed plus plenty of room and a beautiful large kitchen and dining area! Thank you! Our trip and stay were absolutely wonderful.
10.0
Amazing winter get away !
Loved the location and size of this cabin.
Room for everyone in our family , kids, spouses and grandkids ! Such a beautiful area to enjoy the outdoors . We loved being right next door the Ponderosa state park ! The house had everyting we needed plus plenty of room and a beautiful large kitchen and dining area! Thank you! Our trip and stay were absolutely wonderful.
10.0
Christmas 2020
Great location and well stocked kitchen. Bedroom layout was a little funky, but works great with families and kids.
10.0
Great location!
Had a fun stay in McCall! Cabin was wonderful. Plenty of space for our family reunion. Loved how close to the beach we were. Saw many deer on the property. Would definitely stay again!
10.0
Great location!
The cabin is spacious and beautiful. The location was wonderful! We loved how it was a quick and easy walk to Ponderosa Park. There were deer grazing on the property all day which was neat to experience. The beds were comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed! We also liked how there were fans in every room. We weren't aware that we'd have to walk through a couple sleep areas to get to a couple rooms upstairs but it wasn't a problem for our 4 families. We will definetly be staying at this cabin again!
10.0
Great location
Husbands 60th Birthday. 5 kids+ spouses, 9 grand children (3 under6 months.) Lovely place for all of us. Plenty of room to spread out. Nice walk to the beach.
8.0
Holiday getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a nice time. Space was adequate for our group.
10.0
Big Cabin Ponderosa
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Big Cabin was perfect for our large family. There are enough beds for everyone and the cabin is clean and well stocked with every kitchen device needed. It is located within a short walking distance of the beach. We were thrilled watching deer a few feet from the cabin!
8.0
Great Father’s Day getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Kitchen and main living areas were great. Some of the sleeping arrangements were unique. If a place can sleep 18, it would be nice to have 18 towels to shower with. Couldn’t find a broom or dustpan. Loved being able to watch the deer eat and sleep right out of the windows. Loved the short walk to the lake-took advantage of it every day. A short information note somewhere with WiFi password, location of broom, TV channels etc would be nice
8.0
2017 Winter Carnival Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
THis is the third year we have stayed at this cabin, the location and amenities are great. This year however the middle bathroom downstairs had no hot water in the sink or that shower? The rest of the cabin had hot water. we had to kill several spiders daily and there are a lot of spider webs in the home. The cabin is basically clean we have just noticed over the past years staying here that it may need a deep cleaning and sprayed for spiders.
10.0
This property is beautiful and in a great location!
This house perfectly accommodated our large group! It has a cabin feel but only minutes from downtown. We took a walk to a gorgeous park from the property as well! I would highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to McCall.
10.0
Excellent location!
This house was absolutely perfect. It was right in the heart of McCall, very close to the entrance of Ponderosa Park near the lake. It has so many beds so it was perfect for our large group. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals on site so we didn't have to fight the crowds on a holiday weekend at the restaurants. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone with a large group.
10.0
Finally getting together after seven years to celebrate family and Dad's retirement.
Distance, work and grandchildren hampered a family reunion for nearly seven years. This year marked a milestone, retirement. Four children and spouses along with nine grandchildren made the effort to get to Mc Call to celebrate Dad and his retirement. One daughter-in-law left to be with her mother in Salt Lake City while she underwent surgery for a brain tumor, but returned in time for a family picture. The Big Cabin at Ponderosa was perfect for us. Eventhough the square footage was smaller than another rental we were considering, the layout was ideal. Having multiple gathering places allowed for a variety of activities in the evening; games in one room, movies in another and one for adults to reminese, laugh and figure out the future. The short distance to the park allowed for easy access to the beach, hiking, and biking. All nine grandchildren became Junior Rangers!
The only down side was the delay in getting into the rental. Clean up from the previous guests took an hour longer than expected, which caused us to wait until 5:00 to gain entry to the house.
Thank you for accommodating our family so well. Cousins met for the first time and lasting memories were made.
6.0
Proximity A+, bedrooms B
We loved our stay. The proximity to town and the park/lake was amazing. Short walk to most everything. Lots of parking for all the family and the porch and common room large enough to fit all the family. The only drawback to the house is the bedroom configuration. Many of the upper rooms you have to walk through to get to the other rooms. Not great for privacy but if it is family it isn't a huge deal.
8.0
Had a great time!
Loved the location and plenty of room for our family!
10.0
Great for our family reunion
This house was perfect for our families to stay together in one house. It had everything we needed.
10.0
Family reunion 2017
We had a wonderful experience. Couldn't have been better. Perfect location.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in McCall?
The average price for a rental in McCall is $420 per night. This rental is $602 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Big Cabin Near Ponderosa State Park, Payette Lake & McCall Golf Course. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Big Cabin Near Ponderosa State Park, Payette Lake & McCall Golf Course pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Big Cabin Near Ponderosa State Park, Payette Lake & McCall Golf Course?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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