Welcome to our Cozy Country Cottage in Irwin, ID on the bank of the famous South Fork of the Snake River. Relish in gorgeous river views, beautiful sunrises & sunsets. Enjoy meals on the deck overlooking the River, Hike, MtnBike, Fish from property or launch your drift boat @Fisherman's Access 1mile up stream. Boating & Skiing fun@Palisades Reservoir. You won't run out of things to do in this Palisades Paradise. LOVE! 2.5 HOUR DRIVE to Yellowstone, 1 HOUR DRIVE to Jackson,WY & GrandTetonPark. What's so great about our humble, simple, older abode is, it can be a relaxing getaway or the center hub of adventures all year round. The perfect vacation destination for the adventurous, and those wanting to experience the nature, sights, and peacefulness that this little town offers. You HAVE to meet our hummingbirds all summer long! They're just too adorable to miss. Located in a little town that embodies the charm of country life in Irwin, Idaho, on the SE Idaho / Wyoming border. Easy to find and an ideal location for day trips to surrounding areas like Teton Valley, Idaho, Grand Targhee Resort, or Star Valley, Wyoming to name a few. OR, it can be a stop on your way to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone. *NOTICE* We are one hour southwest of JacksonHole and Grand Teton National Park, and three hours south of Old Faithful. >-> If you want to stay closer to Yellowstone, MT. we have references on a great place to stay near there, in Island Park. Ask us and we'll get you that info. This is your own private house right on the SnakeRiver for that incredible feeling that lasts all day and all night. A place you'll remember for pristine mornings and sunset evenings. Perfect for a couple, small family, or solo adventurer. It's not fancy-schmancy but it is a nice little sweet place. Our hope is that you'll come stay with us. The house comes with everything you will need for a great stay. We have everything you need to spoil yourself for a change!! Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, S’more fixin’s, spices, sugar, flour and other kitchen basics, including outdoor BBQ Grill (propane), Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, ninja blender, pots and pans, cookie sheet, popcorn popper, dishwasher, and more. Lots more. Help yourself to what’s there. The living room, master bedroom, & backyard has a spectacular view of the Snake River; from the bank up above, to enjoy. Summer: BBQ grill, nice patio table, chairs, and umbrella, and a bench, to relax at on the deck in between your summer days adventures. Lounge chairs overlooking the River. Don't forget your Summer Read. ..or you're welcome to read any of ours. Shaded Outdoor Patio under the deck above: A porch swing to relax in while listening to the birds and keeping track of those feisty hummingbirds; and watching the boats & fishermen drift by. There is a path to your own secluded and Private Water-front spot and Fire Pit. Please use care and caution when you build a fire, of course. Later summer months there is usually a burn-ban. Will keep you notified when there is. If you have paddle boards or kayaks you can access the River here... that is if you want to pack them down that ^path. It’s do-able if you decide you’re up to it. Or use the Boat Access -across from Chevron Gas Station -up River. *Remember the River is swift flowing & you’ll want your life vest. OTHER OPTIONS: 1: Look up ‘Big Elk Creek’. It’s on the left side of the road driving East towards WYO, a few miles. 2: PALISADES DAM (LAKE): Access the Lake via Calamity Boat Dock. Follow signs you’ll see below the dam on the right side of road. BOTH- PERFECT places to play in the water with or without your water toys. •Don’t have the boat or water toys? If you are interested in chartered boating, waterskiing, surfing, etc, just ask us, we can get you information to help you out. When you're not outdoors hiking or biking the trails, boating, fishing, floating the river, or any number of activities; enjoy family time on the big comfy couch viewing Netflix or Prime Fire Stick TV; which is included on all three Smart TVs. No cable TV services available. Cards and board games in the TV/Living Room closet. How about a good soak in a claw-foot tub after those long summer days of outdoor adventures? Come try ours out, it's here waiting for you. You'll find Idaho at it's best, winter, spring, summer, and fall. It's here for you to experience; it's not just a place to spend the night. *Laundry facilities located downstairs Washer, Dryer, & laundry detergent *Maps are in the top drawer of the buffet cabinet, under the printer, for you to use but please don't take them home with you. ** I'll leave extra ones, when I have them, for you to take in a basket clearly marked "For Our Guests". We will be available to make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable! We can always be reached by cell phone and are happy to help if we can. NOTE: There is a General Store in Swan Valley. There are two gas stations in Swan Valley and a smaller one across the street by us in Irwin, that carries some basics. Don't count on them to have what you need-when you need it. If you're looking for the most popular spots in town, it's 1. Ice Cream Inside the Exxon Gas Station in Swan Valley: Rainey Creek Country Store Famous for their Square Ice Cream Cones. There's usually ALWAYS a line at the Exxon gas station. AND 2. The ICE CREAM Sundae Shack on the opposite side of the street *notice the big yellow 'Ice Cream' signs. It is kitty-corner, from the Exxon Gas Station in Swan Valley. There is usually no waiting line at the little Ice Cream Sundae Shack or a very short one if there is a line. They're only open during the summer months. *Both places are great. **The Farr's ice cream is the same. The only difference is, the ice cream scoop is square at the EXXON Gas Station. **IMHO, I think you get more ice cream at the yellow ICE CREAM Shack across the street. (Our Favorite Ice Cream is Tillamook Ice Cream that you get in a container at the grocery store freezer isle) You’ll have no shortage of spectacular sites while fishing along the South Fork of the Snake River. In addition to the mountains, towering canyon walls, broad plains and cottonwood forests lining the banks, you’ll be treated to a rich diversity of wildlife. Bald eagles and osprey nest nearby. Whooping cranes, geese, duck, moose, deer and even bear are often seen around the river. Oh, and did I mention our resident hummingbirds all summer long? Don't you just get a kick out of how feisty they are? ;) This is a great place to spend your summer vacation hiking, biking, or fishing at Palisades Res or floating the South Fork for the large cutthroat and brown trout, kokanee and mackinaw. The South Fork begins as it flows out of 20 mile long Palisades Reservoir through Swan Valley. A 64-mile stretch of legendary tail-water fly-fishing. The South Fork is also a beautiful river for flat water rafting, canoeing and kayaking. *If you float the South Fork in a canoe you must know what you are doing, as it is big water and its flat-water appearance can fool you to its dangers. The first 12 miles downstream from Palisades Dam is the most accessible stretch of the South Fork. Enjoying the scenery of nearby mountains grace the landscape with their untamed beauty. The South Fork of the Snake River is well-known as one of the best wild trout fisheries in the U.S., and for good reason. Wild rainbow, brown and (most notably) cutthroat trout thrive along this waterway, fulfilling any angler’s fantasy of a river where you can fish from gravel bars or drift boats and pull in over 20 trout in a day (with plenty sizing in over 20 inches long) all while enjoying the spectacular scenery that Southeastern Idaho is famed for. While the best dry fly season on the South Fork of the Snake River is from July to August (early July is often marked by some incredible hatches). September temperatures cool and river flows drop in the fall, leaving the river accessible to wading out into it. The reduced number of anglers means that it’s possible to spend many solitary hours wading the river by foot. October can have excellent fishing, although the weather may be unpredictable. Many visitors head home and locals put away their fishing rods for 'Hunting Season', beginning mid September. You are pretty much on your own traveling anyplace around here; No regular bus service available. You can rent a vehicle from the airports in Jackson Hole, WY and Idaho Falls, Idaho. For your fishing shuttle needs: Julie's Shuttle Service @ (twoZERO8) four83-two9zero3 Not sure if she does area tours but it's worth asking. Let us know if you need other recommendations. IMPORTANT NOTICE IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN: The yard is not fenced. Please be aware the front of the house faces the highway and the swift moving Snake River current is on the back side. For your children's safety, we can't stress enough that your supervision will be of utmost importance. CHECKOUT: Checkout is by 10am. Please be respectful of our time and the guests coming after you and leave the house with your possessions in hand no later than 10am. Thank you for understanding.