40-acre haven on the banks of the Fall River
House in Idaho
30 guests · 14 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Private mountain retreat located on the banks of the Fall River, 14 miles East of Ashton, ID. This secluded 40 acre recreational haven is bordered by the Targhee National Forest and nestled near Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The 1/4 mile long east boundary of the property adjoins National Forest Lands making the back yard millions of acres to be used for hiking, mountain biking, horse back riding, and fly fishing right outside the lodge. If fly fishing on the river is not enough, there is also a private trout pond on the property.
The Fall River Ranch Resort is newly listed for rentals under new ownership. This is an opportunity to book dates that are normally booked more than a year in advance.
The main lodge sits along the river and has over 3,000 sq feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and has an expansive 2,000 sq. foot wrap around deck to enjoy the sights and sounds of the river and surrounding forest. The lodge features a large great room, with vaulted ceiling, fully remodeled oversized kitchen, separate sitting room, two fireplaces, and pool table.
The guest house is located across the circular entry drive from the lodge and can comfortably sleep 24. The lower level of the guest house has 5 converted horse stalls, each with two single beds. The lower level also has two full bathrooms, laundry, and a game room with a ping pong table. The 2,000 sp foot upper level has four private bedroom suites, each with a private full bathroom and minibar. The suites also share a full kitchen and a large balcony/deck with a view of the Fall River. Contact host for reduced pricing from November through April if only the main lodge is needed.
Additional property features:
- Hot Tub on deck overlooking the river
- Smoker and propane grill on deck
- Multiple firepits with seating along river
- Fishing the Fall River and stocked private pond on the property
- Sports court that include pickleball and basketball
The Fall River Ranch Resort is a one of a kind property perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats, or just vacationing with family or friends.
Distance to popular attractions:
West Yellowstone- 1 hour
Jackson Hole- 1 hour 15 min
Henry's Fork- 20 min
Warm River- 15 min
Upper Mesa Falls- 20 min
Cave Falls- 30 min
Island Park- 30 min
Bear World- 1 hour
Idaho Falls- 1 hour
Rexburg- 45 min
The Fall River Ranch Resort is newly listed for rentals under new ownership. This is an opportunity to book dates that are normally booked more than a year in advance.
The main lodge sits along the river and has over 3,000 sq feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and has an expansive 2,000 sq. foot wrap around deck to enjoy the sights and sounds of the river and surrounding forest. The lodge features a large great room, with vaulted ceiling, fully remodeled oversized kitchen, separate sitting room, two fireplaces, and pool table.
The guest house is located across the circular entry drive from the lodge and can comfortably sleep 24. The lower level of the guest house has 5 converted horse stalls, each with two single beds. The lower level also has two full bathrooms, laundry, and a game room with a ping pong table. The 2,000 sp foot upper level has four private bedroom suites, each with a private full bathroom and minibar. The suites also share a full kitchen and a large balcony/deck with a view of the Fall River. Contact host for reduced pricing from November through April if only the main lodge is needed.
Additional property features:
- Hot Tub on deck overlooking the river
- Smoker and propane grill on deck
- Multiple firepits with seating along river
- Fishing the Fall River and stocked private pond on the property
- Sports court that include pickleball and basketball
The Fall River Ranch Resort is a one of a kind property perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats, or just vacationing with family or friends.
Distance to popular attractions:
West Yellowstone- 1 hour
Jackson Hole- 1 hour 15 min
Henry's Fork- 20 min
Warm River- 15 min
Upper Mesa Falls- 20 min
Cave Falls- 30 min
Island Park- 30 min
Bear World- 1 hour
Idaho Falls- 1 hour
Rexburg- 45 min
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Idaho
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Reviews
10.0
WOW! This place is beautiful. Our family of 20 had a great time. Plenty (more than enough) space for sleeping, eating, playing, etc. We found plenty of kitchen pots/pans/utensils for making nightly meals.
10.0
We had a group of 24 people and we never got bored!
WE played pickleball, fished the pond, played pool, sat by the fire, floated the Warm River and checked out the town of Ashton and had so much fun! Listening to the river all day was so soothing. Can't wait to go back again!!!
10.0
We had a fabulous time with 6 of our 9 kids and 13 of our 15 grandchildren. A sister and her husband were also there. Everyone was in a bed! Third generation slept in the bunkhouse, others in the rest of the bedrooms. The entire place was very clean. The sound of the Fall River was the selling point for me.
We did a river float with Rapid River Float in Ashton—very affordable and safe. That was the favorite of the group. We also had a tournament with everyone playing the 3 games of corn hole (provided by Fall River Ranch), ladder golf and bocce ball. Such fun with intergenerational participation— ages 80 to 5.
One day, everyone drove the scenic highway to Mesa Falls which was lovely. Another day, everyone left the ranch in their own vehicles to go into Yellowstone.
The main house was great for playing pool, cooking meals, baking cakes, game playing, a talent night and napping on the decks. Hot tub was great for old bodies and little kids to splash in.
Refrigerator space was adequate, three ovens, stocked with kitchen ware enough for 30.
I’m recommending this place to friends who want a place for their 50th anniversary next year.
The only improvement I would recommend is to replace the dishwasher and add another one.
Thanks so much !
10.0
The setting of the fall river ranch is absolutely beautiful. The gurgling river and tree lined hills provided a beautiful setting for our family reunion. The nearby hiking was spectacular. The physical property was clean and very comfortable. John was very flexible in accomodations a few special requests. I highly recommend this venue. Can't say enough goo things about it
8.0
There were 20 of us for a family reunion and we left still friends and everyone was very happy with the Fall River Ranch.
Cons:
- If you stay in summer, there is no AC. That said, if there's not a heat wave, then you'll be fine. We had one hot night, and the rest of our stay was beautiful.
- Mosquitos. Not much the property can do about that but come prepared.
- Some of the property is showing that it's a rental, e.g. broken handles on windows, worn felt on the pool table, gates on the deck railing that don't close. Nothing that will seriously affect your stay.
- It wasn't new hotel clean. However, given where it is, I do not envy the cleaning crew trying to get this place spotless. In a location like this, you should expect a little dust and bugs.
- The location is out there. If you want to go anywhere, then be prepared to drive.
Pros:
- The location is amazing. It's out there so you can see stars, feel secluded and enjoy the river.
- The deck is as amazing as the pictures would lead you to believe. It's not property owner photography magic. It's the real deal.
- The great room is a fantastic gathering place for a bunch of people.
The most important measure to me in a review is this, would I stay there again? Yes I would.
Here's how I see a 4 star rating:
- This is a great place where I would definitely stay again, but it has some issues that are pretty easily dealt with.
10.0
We brought our 3 children & spouses and 8 grandkids here for a week. Our destination was Yellowstone. The property was all that was advertised and beyond our expectations. There was some many dishes and items to prepare food with. We built a fire in the fire pit, made s’mores, fished in the pond, and enjoyed the hot tub.
Saturday morning as we were preparing to leave, the battery on one of our rental vehicles was dead. The property manager’s wife brought a jumper box and we all made the plane on time.
We would highly recommend this property.
8.0
Two houses on fabulous river front property!
10.0
The Fall River Ranch was the perfect backdrop to our small, intimate wedding. Everyone had the best time and it was everything we could have imagined.
I got several comments from people saying that the beds were very comfortable and everyone slept well. There was plenty of room for our whole party and lots to do on the property. I would definitely recommend this place!
10.0
Everything was perfect.
10.0
Great place to have a family reunion. There were 28 of us which meant having enough beds and bathrooms was a plus for us. The river was a gorgeous site to see every morning and evening. The kids and most of the adults also floated the river...multiple times. We also took a day to visit different sites, like Mesa Falls and Old Faithful. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0
We had the absolute best time at this property. Everything was exactly how it was advertised. We had 23 guests stay and everyone was comfortable and had enough space. This was the perfect house to gather our family and friends to celebrate our wedding.
10.0
It was a great place to stay. The location is beautiful, so peaceful right on the river. We enjoyed playing pickle ball, ping pong and paddle boarding and fishing on the pond. It was close to Yellowstone and hikes to various waterfalls in the area. The owner and the manager were great to work with.
10.0
Absolutely beautiful property! Couldn’t have picked a better location for our wedding weekend. Very accommodating and has all necessary supplies you could possibly want❤️
10.0
The property was just as it was displayed on the website. There was more than enough space to accommodate our entire group and keep them busy. Fishing, basketball, pickleball and ping pong. Everyone had a great time and would stay again.
10.0
There is nothing I can say about this property that would do it justice. The property was amazing and the river was better than any white noise machine on the market. We definitely will be back!
10.0
The property is beautiful, the river never gets old and the living/dining space was large enough for a group of 28 of us to move around comfortably. Don't expect luxury, but it's perfectly comfortable.
If I have any bones to pick it would be with the sleeping quarters in the barn and the texture of the sports court. The first floor of the barn has I believe 12 beds, sectioned off in pairs by "walls" that don't go to the ceiling. You can definitely fit a lot of bodies in there, but it is essentially one large room, and the mattresses are loud and uncomforatble.
The other critique I'd have is the sports court (which was brand new) is very slippery. Playing basketball, especially, guys were falling over left and right.
All of this being said, the two fire pits, hot tub, privacy, and the property itself were some of the factors making this place somewhere we'd come back to.
10.0
We had a fabulous family gathering! We were entertained with all of the activities on the property. We had pickle ball, ping pong, basketball and pool tournaments. The deck on the river was amazing for happy hours, meals and hanging out. The kids loved staying in the “horse stalls” and cooling off in the river. We did an outing/short walk to a beautiful waterfall (Mesa falls) and went tubing on the Fall River. We had 22 family members together, ages ranging from 85 to 13 and this was the perfect property! Thank you!!
10.0
Fall River Ranch Family reunion
Really great location. Unbelievable river views and great views of the Grand Tetons. Very comfortable house
10.0
Family Reunion
We stayed for a family reunion and it was perfect! There was something for everyone to enjoy and a perfect location.
10.0
Beautiful setting.
The manager was wonderful. We found everything we needed to cook. It would be nice to have steam wrap, baggies and foil for left overs and grilling.
10.0
Secluded beautiful comfortable
Nestled on the border of the grand targhee national forest. Amazingly beautiful and accommodating property with great fishing and nice proximity to some of the best rivers in the west. Perfectly accommodated our group.
10.0
Yellowstone Family Reunion
Had a wonderful stay at Fall River Ranch. Tons of indoor and outdoor activities to be had. The kids had a blast fishing, using the hot tub, playing ping pong and many other activities. The kitchen and rooms are top notch. The owner had great information package of the area and was very helpful.
10.0
the accomoddations were perfect for oour group of 16 adults, 4 teens and a baby.
This was not only a beautiful setting, but comfortable and more than adequate kitchen necessities.
10.0
Awesome family vacation only negative we had to empty and clean hot tub
Excellent for large families well equipped water was delicious
10.0
Great house & location
Great property in a wonderful location. The river was beautiful and plenty of space for a large family or group.
10.0
Enough great space for everyone!
Sitting on the deck watching and listening to the river was amazing! The property is well maintained. We had plenty of room for our family and their families to have some privacy.
Kitchen is well stocked.
8.0
Family Yellowstone vacation
Overall everything went fine the property manager was there to give us orientation. The place was quite remote with 1+mile drive off highway on gravel road All loved the River closeness to main lodge. Sleeping accommodations worked well for it our party of15. Only used one bed in main house due bathroom arrangements. Would have liked to have better property mowing around house. Mosquitoes were bad at night- maybe need area sprayed. Lack of AC could be problematic if temp at been higher but fortunately temps in 70s for us. Need orientation how run furnace as temp got in 40s one day- we did use wood burner which is nice. Key supplies were plentiful for cooking.
10.0
Unbelievable and out-did expectations!!!
We had a total of 29 friends and family stay with us. Infants to grandma had a blast! It is such a relaxing place to stay but at the same time it has endless things to keep people entertained. Everyone from owners to cleaners were amazing to work with. Thanks so much for the experience and really hope we can do it again someday!
10.0
AMAZING PLACE
We had 28 people in our reunion. I wanted a place that would be unforgettable! THIS IS THAT PLACE!!! Nothing better than waking up to the sound of the river a few feet away! The property is perfect for large groups! We spent nights by the firepit, playing pool and reconnecting with family. The fishing pond was Great and there were some large fish caught there. We also saw elk and bear on our walks!
The property Caretaker and his wife were AWESOME!
They were always available for anything we needed or any questions we had!
This place had everything to make this our BEST
Family Reunion Ever!
We are looking forward to returning in a couple of years and making more memories!
10.0
Fantastic property and stay.
Everything was superb.
10.0
Awesome!
Loved everything about this stay! BEAUTIFUL!
10.0
2020 Family Vacation
We have a family of 30, 21 made this trip, so finding a place that accommodates all of us is hard. This place was perfect! Kids thought the bunkhouse was lots of fun. They loved having all the cousins together, but having separate rooms, the adults upstairs found the rooms comfortable with plenty of space for their little getaway. The main building came with everything you needed to cook and entertain. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub, the peaceful scenery, sitting on the deck, and listening to the river. My daughter went for her early run up the entrance road and was in awe to see a bald eagle sitting on a log at the edge of the pond.
10.0
Best Family Reunion spot
The cleaning staff was super helpful and accommodating to all our needs. The house was well stocked with lots of entertainment. Everyone had a great time with so much outdoor things to do! Hope to be back again one day.
10.0
The perfect place for our family gathering.
We were able to enjoy our family and the beautiful surroundings. We had been wanting to gather our large family of 30 together and this was the perfect place. There was plenty of wide open space, as well as indoor space in the lodge and bunkhouse. The kitchen made it easy to prepare and eat our meals. We loved the river flowing right by the deck. The hot tub and swimming hole in the river was lots of fun. We played games and had a karaoke night in the large gravel area. We didn’t have to worry about disturbing anyone else. The property managers were great! They were there to check in and out and answer any questions. We loved our stay and made unforgettable family memories.
10.0
Perfect get away
This is the perfect little slice of seclusion. Accommodations are well-thought-out, maintained, clean and were perfect for our family of seven. Definitely on our list of properties to return to.
10.0
Corporate Retreat
We had 14 adults stay at the property for a weekend retreat from the every day hustle and bustle of our normal workdays. We arrived Friday and were greeted by the property manager who showed us everything we needed to know about the property. Spent the night laughing and telling stories by the firepit. Saturday we spent the day at Yellowstone. Many of our group had never been there so everyone had a great time. Sunday was a mix of hiking, watching the first weekend of NFL football and fishing in the little trout pond on the property which turned out to be so much fun. Let's just say we caught a "couple" of fish. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed to prepare anything you can cook, bake or BBQ. We had a great time and many in our group stated they would love to return with their families.
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10.0
Family Reunion
We rented for our family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. There were 18 of us 8 adults and 10 children and all had a great time. Plenty of room for all.
10.0
Family Reunion
Had a great time at the Fall River Ranch. We gathered for family reunion from many areas of the US. The Ranch was beautiful and so peaceful. Wonderful to wake up everyday to the river right outside. The evenings cooled down and the jacuzzi was used every night. The pond was great for fishing. The great room in the main lodge was a great place to gather and eat our meals all together. We had a group of 26 at one time and was easily accommodated at the ranch. Owner and property managers great to work with. My only regret is it is far from many of the attractions or site seeing we did so were long days away from the ranch. An amazing gem set back in the woods, a great place to go and unwind and get away!
10.0
Idyllic Spot for Family Reunion
With the amenities and beauty of the surrounding environment, we spent a great week at this property. Having people of all ages, from 3 - 80+ was no problem, since there was something for everyone, from the ping pong table to the pond and its water toys. And the kitchen was super well stocked with appliances and settings. Also, the welcome cookies were a nice touch! The only "downside" was the awkward setup of the main lodge bedrooms and bathroom upstairs.
10.0
Family reunion at the Fall River Ranch.
Our family so enjoyed our time at the Fall River Ranch. The location of the property is beautiful, it is very clean and very well maintained. It was the perfect place for our family to reconnect!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Idaho?
The average price for a rental in Idaho is R 4,333 per night. This rental is R 27,365 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 40-acre haven on the banks of the Fall River. 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 40-acre haven on the banks of the Fall River pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 40-acre haven on the banks of the Fall River?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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