Upper Valley Lodge Ashton

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Explore the area

Ashton, ID

Mesa Falls18 min drive
Lower Mesa Falls31 min drive
Mesa Fall Scenic Area Upper Falls32 min drive
Idaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

adventure room

1 Queen Bed

Americana

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

family room

1 Double Futon

Swan Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you love the outdoors and it’s beauty. This is a must stop for you. With Mesa Falls 20 min away, world class fly fishing 10 min away, Yellowstone an hour away, Jackson Hole Wyoming a little over an hour away, and the civil defense caves 40 min away you are able to choose what to do and when without excessive driving.
This House is located in the outdoor recreationists dream setting. The rental is part of the owners house. The rental is located in the spacious basement. It is close to everything you could think of doing in east Idaho.

Property manager

Karl Dahle

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Fireplace

dining area with master bedroom & 2nd bedroom in background

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 16

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Ashton

Located in Ashton, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Mesa Falls can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Aspen Acres Golf Course. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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Ashton, ID

What's nearby

Mesa Falls - 18 min drive
Harriman State Park - 22 min drive
Lower Mesa Falls - 31 min drive
Mesa Fall Scenic Area Upper Falls - 32 min drive
Brigham Young University - 34 min drive

Getting around

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

511 Main Fountain & Pizzeria - 6 min drive
Frostop Drive In - 6 min drive
Imperial Club - 6 min drive
Big Juds Ashton - 5 min drive
Trails Inn Restaurant - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Valley Lodge Ashton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper Valley Lodge Ashton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Valley Lodge Ashton?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper Valley Lodge Ashton located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Caribou-Targhee National Forest and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Mesa Falls. Harriman State Park and Lower Mesa Falls are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Monica I.

Sep 10, 2022

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

Nice views, peaceful

We were dropping our oldest off at college and doing a family trip. This property suited our needs perfectly. We were near national parks and recreational spots and it was a very peaceful, beautiful place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

John-Christy D.

Jun 24, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mixed Bag

First, I can't say enough good things about the property manager. When the fridge wasn't working, he had a new one ordered and delivered asap. The road was washed out due to rain and repaired relatively quickly. He truly seems to care about the experience of the people staying. The house is in a good location to explore Yellowstone (when it isn't closed due to flooding) and a reasonable day trip to Grand Teton National Park. The house was in good repair and clean (except for the kitchen). However, there were some things that were a big deal to us that need to be addressed. 1) The kitchen was dirty. Nearly every plate, cup, piece of silverware, etc. needed to be washed before we could use it. The stove had a dirty pan left inside. The dishwasher had been started before we arrived, but had dirty dishes and standing water in it. Even upon rerunning the dishwasher, the dishes still came out dirty (presumably because the filter is clogged). The Keurig had a used K-cup (not a huge deal) and said it needed to be descaled when we turned it on the first time (lack of maintenance?). Cabinets and stove had drips and splatters down the front. Since our family has multiple food allergies, a clean kitchen is essential, so having to prewash dishes before even cooking was not ideal. Additionally, this is the only rental we've ever used that didn't have a cookie sheet or larger pan with a lid that fits (to boil water for pasta). Even once the pasta was cooked, the colander was a joke (only holding one serving of pasta). Lastly, the can opener was so flimsy that we ended up using my husband's pocket knife to bend the lid halfway after we couldn't get the lid off with the can opener. 2) The temperature. We stayed during early summer, so the temperature went from freezing to the mid-eighties. THE RENTAL HAS NO THERMOSTAT! We opened windows, which worked for the cooler nights, but even with added fans (that the owner was kind enough to supply), we struggled to sleep at night because of the warmth. I understand no air conditioning, but no way to turn down the heat didn't work for us. 3) Supplies. While having far less impact than the other items, the unit didn't come with some things typically found in other rentals we've stayed in. For example, there was one garbage bag (for a week-long rental?) and one usage of dishwasher detergent. Again, we are kind of torn as to how to rate this since the manager was very good, but a few things could use improvement.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Russell P.

Feb 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful basement stay

Such a beautiful place with great views and a good host. Karl was very friendly and it was very clean. However, we were not aware that it was a basement dwelling with a very active, young family above us. I don’t know if we missed that detail, but we might have. We were hoping to be able to sleep in longer than 7:30, but that wasn’t possible. If we had brought children, it would not have been as noticeable but because it was just adults in our party that made a big difference. Also, the outside stairs to get to the dwelling were very snowy and Icy, making hauling in and out more challenging.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Aug 16, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent location and stay!

House was easily accessible and just located off the main highway. Clean. Will return next summer for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Aug 5, 2021

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

Beautiful and quiet place to stay

We enjoyed the beautiful view! Great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karl Dahle

I was an Agricultural Education Teacher for ten years. I taught metal shop and small engine classes. I enjoy the beauty that is all around me and my young family. We built this home with the expectation of renting out the basement to guests as they come enjoy our slice of paradise. We have completely separated the living areas so that guests a not disturbed by our family. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast (when I have some time and I'm not helping students with school or FFA events) I love snowmobiling, hiking, mtn biking, riding quads, simply being outside is what I love about the location we live. I have recently transitioned from teaching to starting my own custom welding fabrication shop.

Why they chose this property

This is the property that has been put together to maximize the outdoor opportunities. with BLM and National forest located at the edge of the property, summer or winter activities are easy to enjoy. With a reservoir less than 10 min away you can go down and fish, swim, bird watch, and much more very easily. With Many places within an hour drive you are not far from Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole WY, and other state and national parks that you can visit and enjoy. The income from the rental goes to supplement my income to allow my wife to stay at home and raise our children.

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