This Sawtooth unit at Tamarack Resort offers peace and quiet while being right in the middle of the action at this new ski area. Conveniently located to the Village, ski area and cross-country and snow-shoeing trails. Three bedrooms, 3 baths, hot tub, full kitchen, fireplace, and washer/dryer. You`ll find a king bed in the master with a gas fireplace, a queen bed iin the second bedroom and a queen bed in the third bedroom. This home is great for couples or families with grown children. You`ll want to make this home! Cable TV / DVD player with internet.
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You do not have to spend a bundle to have a great vacation in Valley County. Nordic skiing is awesome in Brundage Mountain! Brundage is a great ski hill just 8 miles north of McCall. Snowmobile tours and rentals are available at Tamarack. (Snowmobiling is not permitted in the areas where the homes in Tamarack are) Enjoy your own snow machine on the extensive groomed snowmobile trail system in Valley County with nearby trail heads.
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We are located in Central Idaho; approximately a two-hour drive North of Boise. This area is also known as the White-Water Capital of Idaho and Spring brings over 60 class III and IV rapids from Riggins down through Garden Valley on the Salmon and Payette Rivers. Idaho boasts over 3000 miles of whitewater and adventure opportunities await any age and ability. You`ll also find some of the best fly-fishing in the world on the Salmon and Snake Rivers. Want to really get away from it all? Access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area, and Hells Canyon National Monument are within an hour`s drive. There are over 200 mountain lakes for fishing, hiking and mountain biking and no trip would be complete without a visit to historic Burgdorf and Gold Fork Hot Springs. When the weather changes, you`ll find 3 championship golf courses in our surrounding communities. McCall is a quaint lakeside town and offers numerous restaurants and shopping to enjoy when you are not out recreating.
Central Idaho offers so much to see and do that you really need all four-seasons to experience all of the different recreational opportunities that happen year-round.
WINTER
Donnelly is located in Valley County which is linked to the south and north by a series of groomed snowmobile trails that cover over 1100 miles. This is Idaho`s ultimate snowmobile haven! In our backyard is the new world-class, Tamarack Resort, North America`s first in over 23 years, with the largest half-pipe in the Northwest (currently closed, please call for more information) . Brundage Ski Resort recently opened new terrain and a lift in 2007 and is just 4-miles north of McCall. If you are into Nordic skiing, Tamarack Resort even allows pets. Ponderosa State Park has groomed trails, nestled in 60ft Ponderosa Pines and Douglas Firs and beautiful views of Payette Lake. Jug Mountain Ranch, River Ranch and the Activity Barn in McCall also have groomed trails. Snow-shoeing is accessable almost anywhere you go. We can point you to back-country trails, but in most cases, you can leave from your front door. Your winter trip would not be complete without a trip to Burgdorf Hot Springs where a trip by snowmobile is required to see this historic old town and enjoy the hot, spring waters in a large pool or closer to home, Gold Fork Hot Springs which is accessable by car year-round.
SPRING AND FALL
Snow leaves early and arrives late in our mountain resort community. At only 5000` feet, we enjoy warm weather early and late into the Fall. In the Spring, the wildflowers are out in force and countless forest service trails become available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Most area Golf Courses are available for play. Let the guides point you in the right direction for fly-fishing on nearby rivers and lakes. This area also offers a variety of big-game hunting in the Fall.
SUMMER
Central Idaho is know for its world-class whitewater rafting and kayaking. The southfork and middlefork of the Payette has over 60 class III and IV rapids. To the north of us is the Hell`s Canyon and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area and 1-7 days rafting expeditions are available on the Salmon and Snake Rivers. For golf-enthusiast, we have five courses located in the nearby communities of Tamarack Resort, McCall, Jug Mountain, Whitetail and Meadowcreek. All those snowmobile trails during the winter turn into ATV, mountain bike, hiking, dual sport riding and horsebackriding trails. And, most importantly are the Lakes - Payette and Cascade. Lake Cascade is a relatively shallow lake which warms up quickly once the ice is gone and Spring sunshine is at hand. Wake-boarding, kayaking, sailing, fishing boats and pontoon boats are available for rental if you don't want to bring yours. Warm summer days, beaches and perfect temperatures for swimming, water-skiing, jet-ski`s, sailing, yachting and fishing. A favorite for locals and tourist is the North Beach on Payette Lake. This beautiful glacial lake with its town anchored at South shore is a joy on hot summer days.
FOURS SEASON RENTALS
We at Valet Vacation Rentals live here because we enjoy the outdoors, lifestyle and our resort surroundings. We can assist you with finding the perfect hiking trail, fly-fishing spot, recreational equipment rental, or just the best place to have a glass of wine and read a book. After all, you`re on vacation and you don`t have to do a thing if you don`t want to!
Activity Barn - McCall
Snow tubing hill during the winter months, open daily There is a yurt where you can warm up, enjoy some hot cocoa and be back out on the runs in minutes. There are also miles of groomed trails that run along the Payette River for snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing.
Donnelly - Lake Cascade
Lake Cascade is a relatively shallow lake making it comfortable for swimming, water-skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking and canoeing.It has over 86 miles of shoreline. Rainbow Trout is the prominent fish and you can catch them from the shore or a boat. Pontoon boats, sailing boats, fishing boats, and kayaks and jet skis all can be used on Lake Cascade. There are also numerous trails around the lake for both hiking and biking or bird watching in one of the three bird sanctuaries.
Golf
There are three course available for public play in the McCall/Donnelly area.Jug Mountain Golf Course, McCall Public Course, and Osprey Meadows. Please contact us prior to your vacation so we can advise if a course is open for play. The course at Whitetail is only open to member's and guests of Alpine Village.
Hiking and Mountain Biking
West Mountain in Donnelly has over 23 miles of maintained mountain trails for your enjoyment. If you want to experience something more remote, Valley County has over 200 mountain lakes and thousands of miles of maintained Forest Service trails to experience and enjoy. Ponderosa State Park has several moderate trails to enjoy along with Payette Lake shoreline - great place to relax, play in the lake and enjoy a picnic lunch. We will be more than happy to suggest our favorites and hope that you will share with us your experience. Take the chairlift up at Brundage and ride or hike down during the summer months.
Hot Springs near Donnelly and McCall
There are both commerical and primative hot springs in the general area of all to enjoy. Idaho actually has more concentration of Hot Springs than any other state. Relax in the soothing waters after a hike or mountain bike ride, bring and picnic and enjoy the outdoors. Gold Fork Hot Springs is located 6 miles from the town of Donnelly, 14 from Tamarack Resort. It offers 8 pools and is open year-round with easy access. Burgdorf Hot Springs was founded in 1870 and is a ghost town. It is open year round but during the winter months the only access is by snowmobile which is a fun excursion for the day. It is located 35 miles north of McCall. Numerous riverside and back-country hot springs are available for those more adventerous. We'll send you in the right direction.
McCall - Payette Lake
McCall is a lakeside community with plenty of shops and restaurants for your vacation enjoyment. Payette Lake is a glacial lake so it remains cooler during the summer months. High Mountain Marina and ProPeak Sports offer boat rentals and day cruises. The Shore Lodge allows for docking if you are eating lunch or having cocktails. Numerous bike trails, hiking trails and beautiful Ponderosa State Park add to the enjoyment of this resort community. Payette Lake is approximately 32 miles around and North Beach is a favor for locals and tourist.
Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing
Tamarack Resort offers 30km of groomed trails and even allows dogs in designated areas. Terrain is varied. Currently we do not know if Tamarack will be grooming the Nordic trails for 2009-2010 winter season but you can still cross-country ski or snowshoe at the Resort. Ponderosa State Park has groomed trails that meander through 60ft Ponderosa Pines and Douglas Firs. Jug Mountain Ranch also has groomed trails during the winter months. There are additional trails at River Ranch in McCall and at the Acitivity Barn as well.
Skiing and Snowboarding
North America's first new ski area in over 25 years, Tamarack Resort opened in 2005. You'll find 7 lifts and over 2200 acres of pristine powder and corduroy groomers. Tamarack is currently closed for the 2009/10 winter season, please ask about its reopening if Alpine Skiing is your main winter activity. Brundage Ski Area is located just 4 miles north of McCall and opened new terrain in 2007 with a new lift. Views overlooking the Lakes and Salmon River Range are breathtaking from both ski areas and you can even see the 7 Devils in Hells Canyon on a clear, blue-sky day - which is most of the time!
Snowmobiling
Valley County sits in the middle of over 1100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails leading from New Meadows, through McCall, Cascade, Smith's Ferry to Garden Valley, Idaho. Several rental companies are located in McCall or bring your own. We can assist you with finding trails of all abilities. Snowmobiling is not allowed on the ski trails at Tamarack - however, guests can park trailers in lower parking lots and most of our homes have plenty of parking. Rules for use of snowmobiles at Tamarack are simple, please stay to the roadways while on your snowmobile and then access forest service trails from West Mountain Road. For guests wanting to experience snowmobiling at Tamarack, daily tours are available from 2 - 8 hours.
Spa
Spend the day relaxing at a world-class spa at The Shore Lodge in McCall. Sante Spa in Mccall offers Yoga and Pilates classes, exercise equipment and personal trainers. Please contact us to make your reservation prior to your vacation arrival.
Whitewater Rafting
There are over 3000 miles of rivers to raft in the State of Idaho. Central Idaho is home to both class lV and V rafts. The middlefork and southfork of the Payette sees thousands of vacationing and championship rafting and kayaking. The rivers offer adventure opportunities for everyone at any age and spanning all abilities. Many qualified outfitters are located in the area and we are more than happy to direct you to both floating and whitewater rafting companies.
