McCall Retreat Near Payette Lake & Brundage | Cabin in McCall

Summary:
A spacious three-level McCall home just a short walk from downtown, Payette Lake, and local restaurants and shops. With dual wood-burning fireplaces, multiple living areas, and a private wooded setting, this home is designed for gathering year-round. Enjoy cozy cabin charm, forest views, and easy access to Brundage Mountain, hiking trails, and all that McCall has to offer.
The Space:
Designed for groups and families looking to stay close to everything McCall has to offer, this home combines spacious gathering areas with a warm mountain cabin feel and a private wooded setting.
Enter into the main living space, featuring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, large windows that bring in natural light, and cozy oversized furniture gathered around the wood-burning fireplace. The dining area seats six and opens directly onto the back deck, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is tucked just off the dining area and is stocked for cooking at home.
Down the hallway from the living room is a full bathroom with a shower/tub combo, a laundry room with washer and dryer, and a private bedroom with a king bed and double-door closet.
Downstairs offers a second living space designed for relaxing after a day outdoors, complete with a large sectional, flatscreen TV, wood-burning stove, and family games. Adjacent to the living room is a wet bar with a mini refrigerator and sink, along with a convenient half bathroom. This level also includes a private bedroom with a queen bed and double-door closet, plus a bunk room with direct backyard access featuring a full bed on the bottom bunk and a twin bed on top.
Upstairs, a loft overlooks the main living area below. The upper-level bunk room includes a private balcony, ample closet space, and an ensuite bathroom with a separate double-sink vanity area and a tub/shower combo. Sleeping arrangements in this room include a queen bed and a twin-over-twin bunk bed.
THE HOME:
A spacious three-level McCall retreat with multiple gathering spaces, dual fireplaces, and a private wooded setting near downtown.
Main level:
- Living room with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and wood-burning fireplace
- Oversized seating and large windows with forest views
- Kitchen stocked for cooking at home
- Dining area with seating for 6
- Access to the back deck and gas grill
- Laundry room with washer and dryer (pods provided)
- Full bathroom with shower/tub combo
- Bedroom with king bed and double-door closet
Lower level:
- Second living room with huge sectional and flatscreen TV
- Wood-burning stove
- Family games
- Wet bar with mini refrigerator and sink
- Half bathroom
- Bedroom with queen bed and double-door closet
- Bunk room with full-over-twin bunk and backyard access
Upper level:
- Loft overlooking the living room
- Bedroom with queen bed and twin-over-twin bunk and private balcony and ensuite bathroom with separate double sinks and tub/shower combo and ample closet space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Comfortable and clean beds with room for families and groups.
Main level:
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Lower level:
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed
- Bedroom 3: Full-over-twin bunk bed
Upper level:
- Bedroom 4: Queen bed and twin-over-twin bunk bed
KITCHEN & LIVING
The kitchen is stocked for cooking at home and located just off the dining area for easy gathering during meals. Two separate living rooms, a wood-burning fireplace upstairs, and a wood-burning stove downstairs provide multiple cozy spaces for groups to spread out and relax.
OUTDOOR SPACE
- Spacious back deck surrounded by trees
- Outdoor seating
- Gas grill for outdoor cooking
- Private wooded setting
- Backyard access from downstairs bunk room
NEARBY
Conveniently located near many of McCall’s most popular attractions:
- Payette Lake
- Downtown McCall shops and restaurants
- Ponderosa State Park
- Brundage Mountain Resort
- Hiking and biking trails
- Local breweries, coffee shops, and seasonal events
ADDITIONAL HOME DETAILS:
- Free, reliable WiFi throughout
- Dual wood-burning fireplaces/stoves
- Lower level wet bar with mini refrigerator and sink
- Private washer and dryer with laundry pods provided
- Secure E-lock entry with a unique access code that resets between every stay
- Pets are not permitted at this property
HOUSE RULES:
- The primary guest booking the reservation must be 21 years or older. Families and guests of all ages are welcome.
- Pets are not permitted at this property
- No smoking permitted in this home
PARKING: 3 spaces
- Garage Parking: 1 spot.
- Driveway Parking: 2 spaces.
- There is space for a snowmobile or boat trailer.
PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED STAY:
This home is professionally managed by a locally owned team. We have a 24-hour guest support line if anything comes up, and we’re always happy to share local recommendations. Our housekeeping team prepares the home before every stay, and each home is inspected afterward. Our team is here to make your stay smooth and enjoyable from arrival through departure.
STARTER SET:
Complementary with your stay we provide a starter set which includes: Dish soap, a sponge, 2 extra trash bags, dishwashing pods, laundry pods, hand soap, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT NOTICE:
Our homes are located in natural mountain and forest environments. While we maintain regular professional pest control service, insects and spiders are a normal part of the outdoors and may occasionally be present. Deer and other wildlife frequently visit the area and may leave droppings in outdoor spaces between maintenance visits. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy the beauty and wildlife that make these locations so special.
Half a Mile to Downtown, Two Miles to Ponderosa, Eleven Miles to the Slopes
The location here is simply excellent. Downtown McCall, with its shops, restaurants, and access to the public beach on Payette Lake, is just half a mile east, an easy five-minute stroll from your front door. Ponderosa State Park's stunning trails and scenery are just two miles north, and the McCall Golf Club's beautiful fairways are just over a mile away for a spontaneous round among the pines. When winter arrives, Brundage Mountain is a straightforward 11-mile drive for outstanding skiing and snowboarding in reliably excellent snow conditions.
Nearby Outdoor Activities:
- Swimming and beachgoing at the public beach on Payette Lake (half a mile east)
- Hiking and wildlife viewing at Ponderosa State Park (2 miles north)
- Golfing at McCall Golf Club among the pines (just over 1 mile away)
- Skiing and snowboarding at Brundage Mountain (11 miles away)
- Kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating on Payette Lake
- Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing through surrounding national forests in winter
- Cycling and exploring the scenic roads and trails surrounding McCall
- Wildlife watching and nature photography throughout the surrounding forest and lakeshore
Nearby Towns and What to Explore:
- McCall, Idaho (downtown half a mile east) : The quintessential mountain town, set right on Payette Lake. It’s known for its beautiful views, easygoing pace, and the kind of community that makes you feel at home right away. McCall is the heart of Long Valley for dining, shopping, and activities, with local boutiques, great restaurants, and year-round events and festivals. It is where you will find the most grocery stores, cute coffee shops, and local favorites.
- Donnelly, Idaho (approximately 13 miles south): A quieter lakeside town near Lake Cascade with a laid-back feel. It’s also home to Tamarack Resort, where you can enjoy skiing, mountain biking, live music, and events throughout the year for more of a resort-style experience.
- Cascade, Idaho (approximately 26 miles south): A relaxed lake town centered around Lake Cascade, known for its easy pace and outdoor access. It’s a great spot for boating, fishing, and beach days in the summer, with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the water.
- New Meadows, Idaho (approximately 15 miles north) : A peaceful, scenic area that feels a bit removed from the busier lake towns. Surrounded by open landscapes and mountain views, it’s a great place to unwind, take a quiet drive, or simply enjoy a slower, more relaxed day.
County Permit: 2997

McCall Retreat Near Payette Lake & Brundage is located in McCall. McCall Retreat Near Payette Lake & Brundage provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Cabin features Parking, TV and Balcony to make your stay a comfortable one.

McCall Retreat Near Payette Lake & Brundage has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the McCall has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in McCall, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.