Built for big groups who still want their own space
Payette Lodge sleeps 19 across 7 bedrooms and 2 floors. Families, reunions, ski and sled crews, and team getaways can all gather in one place, then spread out at night.
Highlights
• Private hot tub for 7 and an indoor sauna downstairs
• Central air conditioning (installed 2022) for summer and heat for winter
• Remodeled kitchen with a large island and bar seating, plus a stocked pantry (spices, coffee, bread maker, blender, kettle, baking sheets)
• Two living areas: the main-floor great room with a wraparound sectional, and a downstairs family room with a pool table and a movie area with a smart TV
• Video games, board games and DVDs
• Two upstairs decks, a downstairs patio with a propane grill, and a fire pit
• Private backyard (not fully fenced) in a forested neighborhood where guests have seen deer and grouse
• Free on-site parking with room for boat and snowmobile trailers (no garage parking)
• Full-size washer and dryer, keypad self check-in, Wi-Fi
Sleeping arrangements (up to 19 guests)
Main floor
• Bedroom 1 (primary): king bed, private ensuite with shower
• Bedroom 2: queen bed
• Hall bathroom: tub/shower
Downstairs
• Bedroom 3: king bed
• Bedroom 4: queen bed and a set of bunk beds
• Bedroom 5 (bunk room, sleeps 7): queen bed, twin-over-queen bunk and a set of twin bunks
• Bedroom 6: queen bed
• Bedroom 7: queen bed
• Hall bathroom: tub/shower
• Bathroom with shower, connected to the sauna
Kitchen, great room, primary suite and decks are on the main level. Five bedrooms, the family room, laundry, sauna and hot tub are downstairs, so night owls and early risers both get a quiet zone.
Every season in McCall
• Winter: ski or ride Brundage (about 12 mi) or Tamarack (about 20 mi), snowmobile the area's trail systems, then hit the sauna and hot tub. The trailer parking makes this an easy sled basecamp. Winter Carnival 2027 runs Jan 28 – Feb 6, with snow sculptures, parades and fireworks a short drive away.
• Spring (Mar–Apr): spring skiing and sledding, quiet trails, and lower midweek rates. A good fit for spring-break family trips.
• Summer: Payette Lake beaches and boating, Ponderosa State Park, golf, hiking and biking. Cool off inside with central A/C.
• Fall (Sep–Nov): fall color, fishing, and Idaho elk and deer seasons. Hunters get trailer parking, a laundry room for gear, and a sauna after a cold day out.
Groups we host well
Multi-family vacations and reunions, holiday gatherings (Thanksgiving and Christmas), ski and snowmobile crews, hunting groups, and small company team retreats (overnight guests only). Boise is about 2.5 hours away.
Guest access
You'll have the whole lodge, yard, decks, hot tub and sauna to yourselves. A few owner closets and cupboards stay locked. Self check-in uses a keypad, and your access details are sent before arrival. Free on-site parking (no garage parking); boat and snowmobile trailers are welcome.
Other things to note
• Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. Minimum stay is 2 nights (longer on some dates and holidays).
• The primary renter must be 25 or older and stay at the lodge. Maximum 19 guests. No parties or events, no pets, no smoking.
• There is one exterior camera at the front door that records motion and sound. There are no cameras inside the home.
• The backyard is private but not fully fenced.
• McCall gets heavy snow. Roads are plowed, but plan on 4WD/AWD or chains in winter.
• The home has stairs between floors. The primary suite, kitchen and great room are on the main level.
• Please follow City of McCall noise, occupancy and safety rules.