RIVER MAGIC! Riverfront Private Retreat—Fish and Kayak from the Backyard!

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A spacious log cabin interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a dining area, and large windows offering views of the surrounding forest.
A stone patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A mountainous landscape with a river, trees, and a wooden fence.
A large log cabin with a balcony and a covered porch, surrounded by a stone fence and a grassy field.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Salmon River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Stanley, ID
  • Place, Redfish Lake Visitor Center
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Redfish Outlet Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanley Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Downriver

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Upriver

1 King Bed

Upstairs Main Floor

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs Downriver

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Upriver

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Main Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Torreys

Located in Torreys, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Stanley Disc Golf Course and Bayhorse Ghost Town are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Salmon River and Bonanza Peak. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Stanley, ID

What's nearby

  • Land of the Yankee Fork State Park - 37 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Redfish Lake Visitor Center - 42 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Redfish Outlet Lake - 42 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Fisher Creek Trail - 47 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Stanley Lake - 47 min drive - 60.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is RIVER MAGIC! Riverfront Private Retreat—Fish and Kayak from the Backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at RIVER MAGIC! Riverfront Private Retreat—Fish and Kayak from the Backyard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at RIVER MAGIC! Riverfront Private Retreat—Fish and Kayak from the Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RIVER MAGIC! Riverfront Private Retreat—Fish and Kayak from the Backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RIVER MAGIC! Riverfront Private Retreat—Fish and Kayak from the Backyard! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Salmon River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Yankee Fork Gold Dredge and Custer Ghost Town. Stanley Museum and Stanley Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved being away from town and right on the Salmon River. A beautiful setting and accomodations for our group of 6 adults. A most relaxing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely stunning and peaceful river lodge

My family and I loved our second stay at River Magic Lodge! The Log home is comfortable and classy, with remarkablecraftsmanship hall is breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed River Magic, Rebecca, and look forward to you and your family’s upcoming return. I’m glad you’ll be able to kayak from Sunbeam and take out in the backyard this coming summer!!!! Keep well—Thuy and Michael
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is SO stunning, and sits right on the Salmon River! Michael and Thuy are great hosts, who were very responsive to all my questions. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fishing and Hiking

Nice drive through canyon to Stanley area where we did our hiking...fished in the river around the place was decent fishing but we were a little early with water still pretty fast and high. Had a great time cant wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 6 days and nights in the Sawtooths, and this log home served as an ideal base for our hiking adventures. The property was exactly as described and beautiful. Michael went above and beyond with very detailed tips on hiking trails, travel times to trailheads, and restaurants. His knowledge and passion for the Sawtooths made this trip a great success.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home right on the river.. you cannot get a better spot than this!!We fished right out front everyday and sat on the deck in the afternoon so peaceful! The log home is absolutely stunning and very family friendly! We enjoyed it so much, no need to go to town! But if you want to only a 20 min beautiful drive! We will be back!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful log home!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prompt communication!

Wonderful stay at a great property! Very quick communication with the owner. Spacious home with a kitchen equipped with everything you’d need. Beds were super comfy. Wifi was strong. My only suggestion would be to put a pull out couch in the open space in the basement; that could accommodate young children or extra guests. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was better than description on VRBO! We stayed there very comfortably with 5 adults and 2 children. The cabin is gorgeous with ample space for all of us. Two large rooms downstairs that both had access to patio outside looking out to the Salmon river. Both rooms were separated by a large game room with full sofa and tv that had floor mattresses and comfy bedding put out for our 2 kids to sleep on. Master bedroom upstairs had private patio overlooking Salmon river. All beds were very comfortable and towels in bathrooms looked brand new. The cabin is located off highway but you don’t notice it because it is situated on the river side. Kitchen was fully stocked with anything we could have needed. Host went above and beyond when we had a problem with VRBO charging us two months prior to our reservation for a very large damage deposit. He made multiple calls to customer service and eventually got our charge refunded! We look forward to returning to this luxurious cabin in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation at River Magic

I have been talking with a friend for years about making the trip to Idaho, given my family's enjoyment of the outdoors. This house was perfect with large bedrooms and an incredible great room - away from town just like we wanted. It is in a beautiful location on the river with the added bonus of the sound of the water running over the rocks. The weather was perfect so we kept the windows open a lot to be able to hear the river. One other unexpected bonus was the ice maker in the kitchen, so we had ice for our daily adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply incredible

Wow. What an incredible find. I would say that we took a chance on this new listing, but the photos convinced us, and we had an unforgettable Valentines weekend. This place somehow combines the warmth and charm of a "log cabin" with the grandeur of a multi-million$ mansion. Huge private views of snow and icy waters, while warm and cozy by the fire. The hosts were great and clued us in to several hot springs along the river that we incredible in the snow. Everything was simple perfect. A bit big for just the two of us, we'll be back with friends this summer to take more advantage of space, the river, and nearby Sawtooth mountain hikes, which have long been some of my favorite anywhere in the US. What a great gathering spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property and fabulous hosts. Could not recommend more highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is better than advertised and the host were even better than that. Our experience from the time we booked and then checked out was awesome. Not only did the host answer all our questions ( and there were many ), they provided additional information for the surrounding area related to things to do, places to eat and buy groceries. We would absolutely stay at River Magic again. Thank you M &T. Godspeed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riger magic? Oh boy, does this place have it!

Once here we quickly realized that it's much more than just another catchy listing title - the river's influence was ever-present throughout our stay, and in short: the setting is awe-inspiring. This property is a peaceful delight - plenty of wondrous space and spaces to gather together, relax, and enjoy. The home itself is spectacular, with everything well-maintained and very clean. The location is "away from it all" while still ideal for quick jaunts into nearby towns and a great jumping-off point for daily adventures. The river serves as a steady companion and willing guide throughout your stay. We were sorry to go when the time came to say farewell - and already thinking about when we might return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Thanks Fred! We enjoyed so much having you as guests--especially how readily youexplored and enjoyed the property and the surrounding areas. We look forward to your next stay at River Magic.--Thuy and Michael
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, expansive, comfortable home, right on the river!

What a wonderful place! I want to return here as often as I can -- The Salmon River runs about 100 feet from this palatial "log cabin!" The views are stunning. I plan to return in summer to enjoy the river for fishing, kayaking and swimming. The house is easy to find, very large and comfortable, with everything you need to relax and enjoy the home. The drive to the nearest town, Stanley, is absolutely gorgeous. Hot springs are nearby! I am so glad I found this place. One of my best vacations ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2022
Thank you Teresa! We are elated that you had such a wonderful vacation and enjoyed our special slice of paradise, River Magic, so much. We eagerly await your next visit! —Thuy and Michael
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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