Small towns in Idaho are some of the best places to visit. These areas can offer peace, quiet, and hidden gems that you’ll want to visit over and over again. However, many Idahoans are under the impression that these small towns don’t have delightful and charming places to stay the night. We are here to prove them wrong. In fact, small-town accommodations in Idaho are some of our favorites. Here are several places to stay in Idaho’s small towns that are charming in every single way.
- Ashley Inn, Cascade
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Ashley Inn, Cascade, Idaho/Facebook You will be impressed the minute you arrive at the Ashley Inn. This small-town hotel is the ultimate getaway. It offers cottages, rooms, and suites for you to stay in, and each is beautifully decorated with many amenities. A full breakfast buffet is available each morning, and of course, you’ll want a taste of the cookies and cold milk that are served each night at 8 p.m. 500 N Main St, Cascade, ID 83611, USA
- Billingsley Creek Lodge, Hagerman
Billingsley Creek Lodge/Facebook 17940 US-30, Hagerman, ID 83332, USA
Billingsley Creek Lodge/Facebook Billingsley Creek Lodge will help you escape the crowds and immerse yourself in nature. During your stay, you can sleep in cozy cottages that are located right along the banks of the gorgeous Billingsley Creek. If a cabin doesn’t interest you, book one of the five rooms at the lodge with a deck overlooking the water. Click here to learn more.
- The Harkness Hotel, McCammon
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Management/TripAdvisor It’s not often you find a luxury hotel in a small southeastern Idaho town. The Harkness is an award-winning boutique hotel that is absolutely stunning. This historic hotel is located inside a 1906 building that was originally the McCammon State Bank Building. As you walk around inside, you’ll find historic details like arch-top windows, huge skylights, and the original wood floors. It’s also okay to stop and stare at the crystal chandeliers, exquisite tile, and other intricate details found all throughout this building. 206 Center St, McCammon, ID 83250, USA
- Hill’s Resort, Priest Lake
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Hill’s Resort/Facebook Located in the panhandle is the charming Hill’s Resort. Here, you can choose from a variety of accommodations, from lakefront cabins with large fireplaces and decks to condos with multiple bedrooms and full kitchens. Hill’s Resort is perfect for couples or an entire family. There is room for everyone and you’ll enjoy some of the most beautiful views regardless of when you visit. 4777 W Lakeshore Rd, Priest Lake, ID 83856, USA
- South Fork Riverside Retreat, Garden Valley
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Airbnb The South Fork Riverside Retreat is one of the most picturesque places to stay in Idaho. This mountain retreat features a cozy cabin that can comfortably sleep up to eight guests. This cabin is located right next to the Payette River, and you’ll enjoy some of the most magical views during your stay. This getaway location in Idaho is especially perfect during the winter months. Garden Valley, ID 83622, USA
- Rocky Mountain Red Brick Inn, Preston
Rocky Mountain Red Brick Inn
Rocky Mountain Red Brick Inn The Rocky Mountain Red Brick Inn is definitely one of the most unique places to stay in Idaho. This building was originally erected as a church in the 1920s. Today, it is a charming bed and breakfast. There are seven rooms throughout the building and multiple common areas including a beautiful chapel. You’ll enjoy a delicious buffet-style meal during your stay and believe us, you’ll want to walk around and see all that this unique building has to offer. 213 W 1st S, Preston, ID 83263, USA
- Sawtooth Hotel, Stanley
Sawtooth Hotel
Sawtooth Hotel The Sawtooth Hotel is a mountain-themed getaway located in the small town of Stanley. The rooms are spacious, yet cozy. This hotel is not packed with tons of amenities like television sets, but you won’t care as you’ll want to spend all of your time outdoors in one of the most scenic areas in Idaho. Keep in mind that the Sawtooth Hotel is a seasonal hotel so you’ll want to check its website for dates and availability. 755 Ace of Diamonds St, Stanley, ID 83278, USA
- Silver Fox Yurt, Near McCall
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Airbnb When you want to get away — like really get away — how about a glamping experience? At Silver Fox Yurt, you can easily find the peace and quiet you desire. This 16-foot yurt comfortably sleeps four guests and features a small kitchen area and a wood stove to keep you warm. During the winter, you must ski or snowshoe to the yurt as the roads are not plowed. McCall, ID 83638, USA
- The Pines at Island Park, Island Park
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Management/TripAdvisor Find peace and quiet while staying in gorgeous cabins at The Pines at Island Park. This mountain resort features a variety of cabins that range in size and the number of amenities offered. You can choose a small cabin with just one bedroom and a loft or a large cabin that can comfortably sleep up to eight guests. Make sure you schedule plenty of time to relax in the private hot tubs that are available at many of these cabins as well. 3907 Phillips Loop Rd, Island Park, ID 83429, USA
Did your favorite small-town accommodation in Idaho make our list? If not, tell us in the comments where you love to spend the night in the Gem State!
Ashley Inn, Cascade, Idaho/Facebook
You will be impressed the minute you arrive at the Ashley Inn. This small-town hotel is the ultimate getaway. It offers cottages, rooms, and suites for you to stay in, and each is beautifully decorated with many amenities. A full breakfast buffet is available each morning, and of course, you’ll want a taste of the cookies and cold milk that are served each night at 8 p.m.
500 N Main St, Cascade, ID 83611, USA
Billingsley Creek Lodge/Facebook
17940 US-30, Hagerman, ID 83332, USA
Billingsley Creek Lodge will help you escape the crowds and immerse yourself in nature. During your stay, you can sleep in cozy cottages that are located right along the banks of the gorgeous Billingsley Creek. If a cabin doesn’t interest you, book one of the five rooms at the lodge with a deck overlooking the water. Click here to learn more.
The Harkness Hotel/Facebook
Management/TripAdvisor
It’s not often you find a luxury hotel in a small southeastern Idaho town. The Harkness is an award-winning boutique hotel that is absolutely stunning. This historic hotel is located inside a 1906 building that was originally the McCammon State Bank Building. As you walk around inside, you’ll find historic details like arch-top windows, huge skylights, and the original wood floors. It’s also okay to stop and stare at the crystal chandeliers, exquisite tile, and other intricate details found all throughout this building.
206 Center St, McCammon, ID 83250, USA
Hill’s Resort/Facebook
Located in the panhandle is the charming Hill’s Resort. Here, you can choose from a variety of accommodations, from lakefront cabins with large fireplaces and decks to condos with multiple bedrooms and full kitchens. Hill’s Resort is perfect for couples or an entire family. There is room for everyone and you’ll enjoy some of the most beautiful views regardless of when you visit.
4777 W Lakeshore Rd, Priest Lake, ID 83856, USA
Airbnb
The South Fork Riverside Retreat is one of the most picturesque places to stay in Idaho. This mountain retreat features a cozy cabin that can comfortably sleep up to eight guests. This cabin is located right next to the Payette River, and you’ll enjoy some of the most magical views during your stay. This getaway location in Idaho is especially perfect during the winter months.
Garden Valley, ID 83622, USA
Rocky Mountain Red Brick Inn
The Rocky Mountain Red Brick Inn is definitely one of the most unique places to stay in Idaho. This building was originally erected as a church in the 1920s. Today, it is a charming bed and breakfast. There are seven rooms throughout the building and multiple common areas including a beautiful chapel. You’ll enjoy a delicious buffet-style meal during your stay and believe us, you’ll want to walk around and see all that this unique building has to offer.
213 W 1st S, Preston, ID 83263, USA
Sawtooth Hotel
The Sawtooth Hotel is a mountain-themed getaway located in the small town of Stanley. The rooms are spacious, yet cozy. This hotel is not packed with tons of amenities like television sets, but you won’t care as you’ll want to spend all of your time outdoors in one of the most scenic areas in Idaho. Keep in mind that the Sawtooth Hotel is a seasonal hotel so you’ll want to check its website for dates and availability.
755 Ace of Diamonds St, Stanley, ID 83278, USA
When you want to get away — like really get away — how about a glamping experience? At Silver Fox Yurt, you can easily find the peace and quiet you desire. This 16-foot yurt comfortably sleeps four guests and features a small kitchen area and a wood stove to keep you warm. During the winter, you must ski or snowshoe to the yurt as the roads are not plowed.
McCall, ID 83638, USA
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Find peace and quiet while staying in gorgeous cabins at The Pines at Island Park. This mountain resort features a variety of cabins that range in size and the number of amenities offered. You can choose a small cabin with just one bedroom and a loft or a large cabin that can comfortably sleep up to eight guests. Make sure you schedule plenty of time to relax in the private hot tubs that are available at many of these cabins as well.
3907 Phillips Loop Rd, Island Park, ID 83429, USA
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