Lakefront A-frame cabin at Williams Lake in Salmon

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Nevadans (Las Vegas, NV, USA)
Review submitted: July 29, 2011   Date of arrival: July 6, 2011

We spent 9 great days at the cabin. It was peaceful, relaxing and the fishing was great. My wife caught a 22" rainbow trout, and we got over 20 others. The lake was like glass most days, and almost exclusively ours. It is a private lake and the neighbors are really nice people. The best part of the trip was the serenity. The hospitality of our hosts was a real plus. We highly recommend it to anyone.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway

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Absolutely Stunning

Tom and Lo Sharris (Temple, Texas)
Review submitted: November 9, 2011   Date of arrival: September 19, 2010

We traveled over 4,000 miles, and the highlight of our journey was the three days we spent on Williams Lake in Idaho. We will treasure the memory of the peace and tranquility we experienced, and the awe inspired by the natural beauty of the place. Our enjoyment was heightened by the comfortable cabin, with its amazing views. Everything we needed to meet our needs and comfort was readily available. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The beds were warm and comfortable. The rustic decor created a "back to the earth" romanticism and an ambiance appropriate for a lakeside cottage in the woods. We felt completely alone in nature, except when we were entertained by three beautiful Irish Setters frolicking in the lake. We never saw their humans.The area is steeped in history, and upon our return home we read everything we could find about the Lewis and Clark expedition and the lives of the early settlers along the Salmon River. We enjoyed visiting the Lemhi County Historical Museum in Salmon, where the people were so friendly and helpful. Everywhere we went, the people were amazingly friendly, especially Tom and Roberta, who went out of their way to answer our questions about the area. They helped us find information about the location on the Salmon River where an early family member homesteaded and mined for treasure at the beginning of the 20th century. We found that his place on the river is still named for him, and we were able to drive as far downriver as the road could take us. At the end of the road, another friendly Idahoan boated us across the river to his place, and walked around with us exploring what used to be his homestead. We found remnants of his existence there.....another memory-making experience.Thanks, Roberta and Tom, for making your little bit of "Heaven-on-Earth" available for others to experience and for sharing it with us. I would return in a heartbeat and would highly recommend the cabin to anyone wishing to get away from the artificial glitz and glamour, hustle and bustle of city life and experience a renewal of an awareness of the natural beauty of our country, and the peace and tranquility therein.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Awesome…already booked 2012 dates!

D R. ()
Review submitted: October 23, 2011   Date of arrival: August 21, 2011

This was our first trip to the Salmon area. From the time we left Twin Falls and headed north on I-93 it felt like we stepped back in time. The terrain is diverse and amazing, within a 2-hour drive of Salmon we traced American history, followed Lewis and Clark’s expedition, witnessed dormant volcanic activity at Craters of the Moon, soaked in mineral springs, and explored downtown Salmon’s local galleries, shops and restaurants.

The lakefront cabin was fully outfitted to meet all our needs and they happily opened their arms to our two dogs. Waking up each morning and looking out the vast windows across the lake to the rocky mountain terrain was such a treat! Boating on the lake is so tranquil; it felt like our own private space. No need to drive anywhere to hike, everything was accessible from our front door. In the afternoon it was just a few steps away to sit on the dock and share a glass of wine and conversation.

The location is so serene, the cabin was completely comfy and the owners were totally accommodating to each and every request. The photos posted are just a hint of what you’ll experience. With only 70 cabins on a huge lake, this is the perfect place to turn the world off for a while and invest time in those you love.

We’re coming back!!!

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