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Artful Cake House Retreat | Trails & Park Nearby

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Pocatello, ID
  • Place, Portneuf River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Idaho State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Warehouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artful Cake House Retreat | Trails & Park Nearby

Welcome to The Cake House: a charming 5-bedroom art-filled retreat that makes your stay a genuine piece of cake! Ideally located near City Creek Trailhead and picturesque Centennial Park, this artistic haven provides easy access to vibrant Main Street and ISU. Immerse yourself in creativity, comfort, and adventure—an Idaho escape that promises delightful discoveries at every turn. Reserve your stay to craft unforgettable memories in this unique backdrop!

✔ Scenic location with nearby trails and park facilities
✔ Easy walking distance to Main Street eateries and shops
✔ Surrounded by stunning Idaho landscapes, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts
✔ Local cafes and restaurants offer diverse culinary experiences
✔ Get a taste of local culture and start your adventure by booking today

✔ Full access to the entire house offers privacy and convenience
✔ Easy stroll to Main Street for local dining and entertainment
✔ Immediate trail access at City Creek Trailhead for hiking and biking
✔ Explore Centennial Park, complete with playgrounds and picnic areas
✔ On-premise and street parking available for guest convenience

If you are booking for a company, a work crew, or any commercial reason, we have some additional house rules that we’ve found to be mutually beneficial for your guests and our home.
We ask that for any stay of 10 days or more, that we conduct a weekly inspection and quick clean. This will be charged on an hourly basis, but have a minimum charge of $75 per week.

✔ Inviting 5-bedroom home with art-art-inspired décor
✔ Spacious, creativity-fueled environment perfect for families and groups
✔ Comfortable accommodations with 2.5 baths that cater to up to nine guests
✔ Front porch perfect for morning coffee or sunset relaxation
✔ Fully-equipped kitchen ready for culinary creativity
✔ In-house washer and dryer for effortless longer stays
✔ Dedicated workspace suitable for remote work
✔ Pet-friendly policy emphasizes care and cleanliness

✔ A welcoming home for relaxation and artistic inspiration, not for parties
✔ Pet policy requires pets to avoid furniture and beds
✔ Extra cleaning fees may apply for any additional mess left by pets
✔ Designed for guest comfort and tranquility, with respect for neighbors

Pets aren't allowed on furniture or in the beds. Please do not leave fuzzy home alone. We know from experience that when animals are left alone they get nervous and want to curl up in bed where you sleep and it ends up becoming a major issue for our cleaning crew. If the house is left with extra cleaning from pets and we have to incur additional cleaning charges or the bedding/linens needs to be replaced, we will be forwarding them to you at cost.

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About the area

Pocatello

Located in Pocatello, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Museum of Clean and The Warehouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at ISU Tennis Center and Pebble Creek Ski Area. Idaho Museum of Natural History and L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Pocatello, ID

What's nearby

  • Portneuf River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Idaho State University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Museum of Clean - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Warehouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Idaho Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goody's - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amir L.

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

Great and relaxing stay

We loved The Cake house. We could have eaten it. Planty of room for all 5 of us. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 40 days at the Cake House, and unfortunately had to move as our work got extended but they had other guests arriving. The management was outstanding as the dealt with our ever changing schedules to specific needs we had at the house. Four of us stayed there and had plenty of room, and most importantly plenty of hot water for showers and comfy beds for sleeping. We quickly got accustomed to its convenient location and have missed it every day we have been at the new place. If you’re coming to Pocatello for work or for play, The Cake House is the right place to stay.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

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

Perfect location to access parks and trails!

We enjoyed a delightful stay in this quaint "art deco-themed" home. We had everything we needed for a weeklong stay. This location was quiet and conveniently located to anything we needed in Pocatello. We are all outdoor enthusiasts and loved the easy access to an extensive trail system. Our pups (and us, of course!) appreciated the fenced in yard! We found Billy to be very helpful and welcoming to us. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Well golly aren't you sweet! Thanks for such a glowing review. You and your family not only left our housekeeper FLOWERS for Mothers Day (a first) but you kept the house clean and tidy. You are a model guest and I really can't thank you enough!
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10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Cake house lives up to its name

It was a delightful home in a peaceful neighborhood with awesome access to trails for hiking or walking. The rented yard and approval to have our pet with us during our stay was priceless.We only encountered 1issue which was a delay on our part in receiving instructions on trash day placement of trash bins..Once we contacted the host they promptly responded to our concern.We really enjoyed our stay and the way the home was presented and was on arrival was so true. The host the neighbors all were friendly and easy to work with.We told everyone we encountered during our stay how much we loved this home and how close to everything it was.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Julia A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The property has a chronic flooding and mold problem

The property is in a great location and ticked a lot of the boxes we needed for our group--married couple, 3 kids aged 12, grandpa and a friend. Also dog friendly, although the fence is not secure. The problem is that the property has a chronic flooding issue that causes sewage to back up into the basement where 2 of the bedrooms and the main bathroom are. It also reeks of mold. Do no stay here unless they can prove to you that they have done mold mitigation and definitively fixed the plumbing issue. There also are not enough plates and no way to make ice. I asked for a partial refund for our inconvenience and got no response from either the owners or VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Dear future Guest, Unfortunately, Julia and her family caused a clog in the basement which resulted in a flood. It was handled immediately. It is not chronic. She had lots of people staying at the house and unfortunately excessive use of toilet paper caused a backup. She was grateful for the immediate support at the time, but after checkout, tried to get a refund. Her rate was fantastic and already way less than a single hotel room for her party of eight. With the cost of the plumber, this was already A bit of a financial disaster for us so we did not approve her refund. We feel like this was retribution for not giving her a refund as she requested. We are going to request a this review be taken down because it’s unfair to react by giving a one star review and trying to ruin our reputation simply because we did not give the guest a refund due to a problem she caused. We have also hosted hundreds of guests over roughly the last five years and this is the first comment we’ve ever had about any sort of smell in the basement basement. After having a conference with our housekeeping team, we don’t believe that this is an issue, but we will keep an eye on it. We look forward to hosting you at our home at the foot of the city creek trails. We’ve spent a lot of time here exploring the outdoors and creating great memories having fun in the Caribou national forest, directly accessible from your front yard. We are sorry that Julia felt the need to try to damage our reputation, but we ask you to please look at the other reviews on this platform and others to get a real sense of what fair guests think about the home. If you have any further questions, please reach out and thanks for reading. Billy
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