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Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!

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A wooden deck with a view of a green landscape and mountains in the distance.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a backyard with a wooden fence and trees.
A large two-story house with a prominent front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn with landscaping features.
A driveway leading to a house with a red barn, a truck, and a tree.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of a green landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 27

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St. Charles, ID
  • Place, The Jailhouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Lake West Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Lake Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!

Looking for a vacation spot that is truly away from the hustle and bustle? Then welcome to the RAWHIDE RENDEZVOUS! Located in the quiet town of St. Charles, Idaho, in the northern end of Bear Lake Valley (Idaho and Utah), this beautiful country home (two-story, wheelchair-accessible) on a one-acre lot is perfect for a single family or a family reunion. The home is air conditioned for your comfort during the summer months and has a fireplace to warm you during the winter. There’s plenty of parking for cars and four-wheelers/snowmobiles, and you have full use of the oversized two-car garage. North Beach, our favorite of all of Bear’s Lake’s beaches, is a quick 10-minute drive away; Garden City is only 11.7 miles south; and Minnetonka Cave and other nearby activities are only minutes away.

The house is 3,400 square feet, has six (6) bedrooms and four (4) full bathrooms, and sleeps eighteen (18) in beds. We will accommodate groups up to 34 (children two years of age and younger are not counted in the 34). There are nine (9) sleeping mats located in various closets in the home, and kids are welcome to sleep on the couches and comfortable lounge chairs.

Per St. Charles City regulations, no tents or camp trailers can be set up in the yard. Also, no parking is allowed on the city road (200 South). Renters may host parties with more than 34 people as long as overnight guests do not exceed 34. However, because of insurance restrictions, we are unable to host weddings.

The main floor has a wonderful great room with floor-to-ceiling, lake-facing windows, a big-screen HDTV, Blu-ray/DVD player, wireless internet, well-equipped kitchen with enough dishes for a Thanksgiving dinner, dining area, and laundry room. Three of the six bedrooms are located on the main floor. The master bedroom has its own private bathroom, and the other two bedrooms share a bathroom.

The downstairs is a daylight basement that opens onto a patio that faces the lake. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are located downstairs. There is a large family room and a small kitchenette with a sink, small fridge, and microwave. Another big-screen HDTV with Blu-ray/DVD player can be found in the family room, along with an extensive movie selection.

HOUSE RULES:

Because St. Charles is a small, quiet town, noise ordinances (no loud noises after 10 pm) and speed limits (25 mph) are strictly enforced. Please respect the neighbors by keeping music and party noises down after 10:00 pm and by obeying traffic laws. If the police are called because of infractions, you may be asked to leave. This hasn't happened yet, but we want to remain on good terms with the neighbors!

COST:

$700/night during peak season: Memorial Day through Labor Day (minimum three-night stay) plus 8% Idaho sales tax.
$400/night during off-peak season: After Labor Day to just before Memorial Day (minimum two-night stay) plus 8% Idaho sales tax.

Payment can be made with a credit card or a personal check.

TAXES: Idaho sales tax of 8% will be added to the rental fee.
CLEANING FEE: $300.00
VRBO.COM SERVICE FEE: VRBO.com will charge a service fee.

CHECK-IN: Arrival check-in time is 4:00pm on the arrival date.
CHECK-OUT: Check-out time is 11:00am on the date of departure.

One of life’s simplest pleasures is to share an experience with our loved ones. We’d love to share our “home away from home” with you as you build memories with your family.

Keywords: Vacation rental, Bear Lake, country home, quiet solitude, easy access, wheelchair accessible, fun family getaway

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please read the short-term rental agreement.
Due to City Ordinances for Short Term Rental properties trailers and tents are not allowed at our property during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 557278vb
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 family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Charles

St. Charles is home to this holiday home. Bear Lake Marina and Bear Lake West Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Jailhouse and Yellowstone Junction. 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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St. Charles, ID

What's nearby

  • The Jailhouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mud Lake - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bear Lake West Golf Course - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bear Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Bear Lake Marina - 13 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Cave Drive In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪HotDog's La Verbena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bear Cave - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rawhide Rendezvous - Great Deal - Quiet Solitude - Easy Year-Round Access - Fun! located?

Situated in St. Charles, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from The Jailhouse and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bear Lake. Mud Lake and Caribou-Targhee National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 139 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a fantastic place to stay near the north beach at Bear Lake. The hosts are fantastic and the place is very nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent home, with lots of room to play. Close to the lake, large yard, and great living space.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is well taken care of. It was very clean, quiet and comfortable. All of our family members commented on how nice the house was. We all enjoyed our stay very much. The yard was also well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent again. We have used this property for our annual reunion 3 years running now.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very great home. Lots of room and great internet. Very clear instructions both pre check in and the check out process. Location is awesome if you are going to north beach. So close. If you want Garden city congestion then this is not for you. However we were still able to get shakes in garden city and still make it back to St Charles with ice cream still good. We had about 22 people total and felt comfortable. Parking was awesome with plenty of room and a beautiful lawn to play in. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was better than stated. It fit our entire family perfectly. Zell made sure we had everything we needed before we arrived. The 1st day the A/C went out. Zell had someone there the next day. They had everything you would ever need for your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very kind and accommodating and the house was very clean and well stocked. It was the perfect home for hosting our family Thanksgiving!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Roomy, well equipped and great location! Very peaceful and plenty of room for a family gathering.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

Perfect for our big family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying and we absolutely love it. The house is great and the hosts are so accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

An awesome place to stay and we will definitely be looking to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of your stay. We enjoy providing a place for families to gather. We look forward to your next stay with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and has TONS of parking which is very convenient. Super great location if you’re going to North Beach. My main complaint is that the listing says it can sleep 27 people. We had 23 people (7 adults and 16 kids), and there was not enough beds. Two adults had to find another place to stay at the last minute. And this was after we brought our own cot and used sleeping pads provided by the property for the kids.There are really only beds for maybe 19 people, and couches mats for others. Nowhere near 27.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The house is a great floor plan and the outdoor set up is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you for your review. We enjoy hosting families as they create memories together.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The home was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2020
Thank you for review. Our goal is to create a place for families to create memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

This house was great for a large group. I brought 18 people for the weekend and we had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2022
Jonathan, Happy to have been able to provide a place for your group for the weekend. Thank you for your great review. Please consider us for your next Bear Lake vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Was a great place to have a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you will keep us in mind the next time you are in the Bear Lake area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean and comfortable and the whole house felt welcoming. There was plenty of useful cooking supplies in the kitchen and lots of bed mats which were great for the kids. We had a family reunion here and it was wonderful. They even had a Christmas tree set up in the living room. Beautiful property and a great stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Awesome stay! Fully stocked, great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a beautiful property.

Very easy rental experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2021
Cindy, Thank you for your review of our Bear Lake Property. Our goal is to create a place for families and friends to make wonderful memories together.. Wishing you a wonderful New Year. Elaine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Fantastic

Such a beautiful place. We had our family there for 4 nights. Very clean, very well designed for a family get together. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for your positive review. We enjoy hosting families for some great memories together.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake Family Trip

Great place to stay. We will be back. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake North Beach Annual Vacation

Excellent overall process. Property suits our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review. We enjoy hosting your family. Hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place

We went fishing and snowmobiling and we love the place . We will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are so pleased that you had a good time at our home in Bear Lake. Glad to hear you want to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family time

Excellent location for Best Lake. North end of lake less tragic rural setting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Great Stay!

We had such a good time at your beautiful home. It was clean, stocked with everything we could've needed. Great neighbors too! We'd love to return one day! Thanks so much for making it so great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Kori, Thank you for your review. We enjoy creating a place for families and friends to gather and make memories. We hope you will consider us for a future Bear Lake vacation. We appreciate the care you showed our home. Elaine

About the host

Hosted by Elaine Allred

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We've traveled throughout much of the world, but Bear Lake is our favorite family vacation spot.

Why they chose this property

Our family has enjoyed coming to Bear Lake for years, and we especially love it now that we have our own place. We've rented many times, and so we knew what to look for when selecting a home. We wanted something that would work for us year round, and we found a perfect home in St. Charles. The quiet solitude is wonderful! It's away from the hustle and bustle of Garden City (the largest town on the lake), but close enough to enjoy all the activities, like Raspberry Days and the Pickleville Playhouse. Our home is also close to North Beach, which is the best beach on Bear Lake, in our humble opinion. Minnetonka Cave is also close by, just a short drive up St. Charles Canyon.

We have had our family reunion here for the past few years and host a slew of people each time. Other families have also had family reunions at our home.

What makes this property unique

What is truly unique about our 'home away from home' is the quiet solitude. During the busy summer months, other areas in Bear Lake can be wall-to-wall people, and we love our part of the lake, which is away from all of that. That being said, we're close to all of the fun activities that Bear Lake has to offer.

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