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8 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bathroom Vacation Home Near Lava Hot Springs Idaho

Riverside holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Upstairs main area w/full kitchen, TV, gas stove, exercise eqpt. & walk out deck
Deck on Left is off Master Bedroom. Several weddings hosted here.
Deck off Main Family and Kitchen area
Deck off Upstairs Family room
Enjoy the sound of the spring that runs through the property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 60464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Inkom, ID
  • Place, Portneuf River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Idaho State University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lava Hot Springs
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 60)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Futon and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 Jack and Jill on Left

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 Jack and Jill On Right

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

8 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bathroom Vacation Home Near Lava Hot Springs Idaho

Welcome to Lava Family Inn and Spiritual River Sanctuary with over a mile of river frontage. We offer more than just a beautiful home and surroundings to sleep in.

Lava Family Inn is located just minutes from Downtown Lava Hot Springs with swimming, tubing, parks, restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, museums, etc. If you are a skier, Pebble Creek Ski Resort is also just minutes away.

Our property is a fully furnished, 8 bedroom, 5 ½ bath, vacation home. Ideal for large or multiple family reunions, retreats, weddings, and receptions. Perfect backdrop for family photos. The home is very secluded, with surrounding vegetation, grassy yard, small pond and a stream that run through, with wildlife to be seen almost daily, especially in the mornings and evenings.

Located in Southeast Idaho-- an hour and forty five minute drive north from Salt Lake City. Surrounded by mountains of public land with trails that are perfect for hikes, walks, biking, dirt biking, four wheeling and horse back riding. Portnuef River is located just below the property with sportsman access for excellent trout fishing. The river has several watering holes for swimming close by, or just watching its many waterfalls. Floating the Portnuef River at Lava Hot Springs is both entertaining and relaxing -especially during the hot Summer months.

Lava Hot Springs is not the only hot springs to visit in Idaho. 46 miles East of our family home, you should visit Soda Springs, Idaho one of the worlds only captive geysers! Now capped and controlled by a timer, the geyser erupts every hour on the hour reaching heights of 100 feet year round.

Our Vacation Home sleeps up to 28 in beds with plenty of extra room for air mattresses, sleeping bags or cots.

To get an actual quote it is important to put total number of guests when booking. If you don't know exactly, just book for what you are sure of. Guests under age of 2 you don't need to count.
From feeding the ducks and wild animals to secluded swimming holes at the Sanctuary that are safe for all, everyone will have a great experience.

We have added security cameras on the outside, that view the front, Southside of the house. We also have cameras that view the north side of house pointing away from the house.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties and weddings
There will be an extra charge for events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start the towels in both washers, dont over load.
Walk the yard, make sure all games and sports equipment is put back in aports tote.
All spare mattresses back to where you found them. All water hoses coiled up, off the lawn. No chairs left on grass.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Sleeps 28 in beds. Maximum Occupancy is 60

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: There will be an extra charge for events.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Inkom

Located in Inkom, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum and Idaho Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Standrod Mansion and Chesterfield Townsite. Travelling with kids? Consider Pocatello Zoo and Ross Park Aquatic Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Inkom, ID

What's nearby

  • Portneuf River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Idaho State University - 20 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Portneuf Medical Center - 21 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Lava Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Holt Arena - 22 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Pony Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cinnabon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Senor Garcia's Tex-Mex - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Muddy Moose - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bathroom Vacation Home Near Lava Hot Springs Idaho pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 8 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bathroom Vacation Home Near Lava Hot Springs Idaho?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 8 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bathroom Vacation Home Near Lava Hot Springs Idaho?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bathroom Vacation Home Near Lava Hot Springs Idaho?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bathroom Vacation Home Near Lava Hot Springs Idaho located?

This family-friendly Inkom holiday home is located on a river, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Portneuf River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Indian Rocks State Park. Pebble Creek Ski Area is 7.5 mi (12 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! We loved our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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

Great Family Reunion Location

Great Location! Stocked well for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, very communicative. House was mostly as expected, the turkeys were fun and we didn't have time to fully appreciate the land and nearby areas. But it's a great launching point for Pebble Creek and Lava. House had some broken items like the fireplace and hot tub in the main room, some broken or missing handles, etc, toilets hard to flush and the fridge is hard to ensure is closed. Kitchen was great for a big group and two large living spaces were awesome. But overall experience was good for our group and we would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property is gorgeous with a huge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much we booked again for our reunion next year! It was clean and stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at the Lava Family Inn. Joel and family are awesome to work with, very responsive and welcoming. The space is fantastic for our big family and we spent some time at the sanctuary this time around. The kids loved feeding the ducks, playing outside and all of the toys and games inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teela S.

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

Beautiful area

Plenty of room. Kitchen well equipped and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My grand kids had a blast in the yard. The ducks and turkeys were a nice touch. The decks and game room are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and home, scenery is breathtaking. Family memories in such places are precious. We enjoyed the ducks that came around and watching the wild turkeys up the hill. Stocked well with amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Amazing Family Trip

This is our second time staying here. We absolutely love the property. Joel and his staff are amazing to work with. We have made wonderful memories with our children and grandchildren
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda E.

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

Out of State Family

We Had a Fantastic time at the Property! Perfect for our group. The Owner and Manager were amazing. There was so much to see and do . The local wildlife was a huge hit . Thank you for making our stay fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

Great home with tons of space!!!

There for Idaho State's graduation weekend. Had entire family stay at this house. Great place with tons of space for all!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Great Stay!

My family loves this home! This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and we love it. We plan to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V., USA, Clinton, UT

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

This is a beautiful home in a gorgeous are. Plenty of beds for a large group.

GREAT place to make wonderful memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Family Reunion

It was a perfect weekend. It was clean and beautiful, inside and outside. They had everything you could need to entertain and feed everyone. The kids loved all the space outside. Joel was amazing to communicate with and did everything he could to help our family have a fun and bonding experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Second time staying here

This is the second time we’ve stayed at this location. There is plenty of room for all 17 of us. Property is beautiful and perfect for outdoor games and for kids to play. Good location in relation to city of Lava. The upper floor does get quite warm but, fans are provided in each of the rooms to try and help with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent R.

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

Quiet, safe, and comfortable

Our family included 23 individuals and we had plenty of space for sleeping, eating, and just hanging out. The grandchildren had great spaces for exploring, playing tag, capture the flag, swing, duck feeding, and more. The adults enjoyed the decks and beauty of the surrounding trees. We had a great family reunion thanks to the comfort of this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark F., South Weber

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

Great family get away

Great host, location, and house. Master bedroom bed was a big hit with the granddaughters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary & Matt S.

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

Great place for a family reunion

We had a great time here for our family reunion. The kids loved exploring and playing in the yard. The hosts were very responsive and helpful with any questions. We would for sure stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. The home was very large. Tbe master bedroom had an Alaskan king-size bed. Grandkids were very impressed with this bed. We had 30 at our family reunion. Lots of space, inside and outside for everyone. The owners were very nice. Answered all my questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrel C.

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

Great place to house a large group. Loved the outdoor space for the kids to play. Would stay again.

Easy to book, property manager was available and easy to ask questions, and overall a great time! Worked well for our large group of friends to get away for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Family Stay

The home was well stocked and clean, plenty of room for everyone. The owner was a little too involved in our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family reunion stay

Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home for our family reunion. There was lots of room to play inside and out and plenty of places for people to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

M. S.

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

Family get together

It's a great place for large get togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Launa W.

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

Loved it!

Great house to accommodate our family reunion! Plenty of space and the property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joel Kilpack and Cleide Francom

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I am the oldest boy of 12 children and have 4 children and 1 grand baby. I grew up in West Bountiful, Utah, where I learned to milk at the age of 5, and milked alone at the age of 7. Growing up as a family we made several trips, to Idaho to visit the Crossleys with the Potato harvest, and went fishing afterwards. The trips to Idaho as a young boy, is when I fell in love with Idaho. My parents also made trips to Missouri, and on occasion was able to go, when our milk cows had dried up. My parents ended up buying a farm in Missouri when I was 12, of which my parents still live there today, and Milk a cow together morning and night.

I have been Electrical Engineer for 26 years, and have done work all over the US as well as countries abroad. I currently work an engineer in Idaho, traveling as an engineer have basically stopped. Being able to work from home in 2006 and fairly close to an airport, I decided to buy this place in Idaho. In 2007 I added 3000 sqft to the home, and 2010 the older part of the house was remodeled, making it a great place for family gatherings. This was my primary residence until 2011, where I accepted a position with a large engineering firm out of state in the Kansas City Area, fairly close to the family farm. Missing the people and the lovely state of Idaho, I decided to move back in 2016. My housing manager and I both live close to this property, which is nice so I can also host reunions of my large family.

Why they chose this property

This property is an ideal place for large family gatherings. It has two large kitchen / family rooms for entertaining large groups. We do several family reunions and average about 4 weddings/receptions a year.

What makes this property unique

It's great all year around from skiing and snowmobiling in the winter, hiking in the spring, Lava Hot Springs with natural hot pools open year round, white water tubing in the summer. Excellant hunting in the fall.

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