Idaho is the ultimate getaway destination. All around the Gem State, you will find unique and magnificent getaway destinations regardless of the time of year. To help you narrow down your options, here are 12 excellent places to stay in Idaho, one for each month of the year. So, pack your bags and escape reality, even if just for a night, and enjoy Idaho like never before.
- January: Charming cabin in the mountains
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VRBO Tucked away near McCall is a charming cabin that makes for the perfect winter getaway. This is a getaway destination for the entire family as it comfortably sleeps up to seven guests, features plenty of room to spread out, and boasts large windows for admiring the winter wonderland outside. McCall, ID 83638, USA
- February: Schweitzer Mountain Castle
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VRBO Live out your childhood dream by spending the night in a castle. You can spend the night in a beautiful mountain castle located near Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Bonner County, outfitted with a private hot tub and a beautiful fireplace. This castle comfortably sleeps up to nine guests, and you’ll feel like you’ve truly stepped into a storybook with the incredible décor and design of this vacation rental in Idaho. Bonner County, ID, USA
- March: Longhorn Silo House in Lava Hot Springs
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VRBO For another unique, delightful escape in Idaho, check out the Longhorn Silo House in Lava Hot Springs. This unique building can comfortably sleep two guests and features a living room, a small kitchen area, and a bathroom. You can also step outside and enjoy the beautiful views of the area or just relax in front of the large 75-inch TV. Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246, USA
- April: Mountain home in Teton Valley
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VRBO This beautiful mountain home is located between Victor and Driggs and sits on two acres in the stunning Teton Valley. Inside the home, you will find one bedroom, one full bath, a kitchen, a living room, a loft, and a patio. This is a wonderful place to find some quiet. Teton County, ID, USA
- May: Beautiful barn loft near Coeur d’Alene
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VRBO Enjoy the warmer months of the year by spending your time in a red barn on a 22-acre farm near Coeur d’Alene. This barn is quite large with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It features heating and air conditioning to keep you at the right temperature regardless of the weather outside. Plus, this Idaho vacation rental is near all types of incredible attractions, so you will never be bored. Coeur d’Alene, ID, USA
- June: Treehouse at Hauser Lake
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VRBO For a unique getaway in Idaho, book a stay in this one-bedroom treehouse at Hauser Lake. From the treehouse, you can enjoy beautiful mountain and lake views, and the treehouse is completely off the grid, making it the perfect escape from reality for a few days. Hauser Lake, Idaho 83854, USA
- July: Redemption Rock Tower
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VRBO You will never forget the views from Redemption Lookout Tower in Kootenai County. This unique lookout tower sleeps up to four guests, but to reach it, you will have a three-mile hike to conquer. This means you will need to hike in with all of your supplies, but during your stay, you will enjoy quiet, solitude, and views of Liberty and Coeur D’Alene Lakes. Kootenai County, ID, USA
- August: Cabin along the Salmon River with a private beach
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VRBO Enjoy those hot days of summer on the beautiful Salmon River, approximately five miles north of Riggins. This riverfront cabin comfortably sleeps five guests and provides the most stunning views. However, one of the best parts of this cabin is the private beach access. You can spend all of your time playing on the sand and swimming in the calm water during your stay. Riggins, ID 83549, USA
- September: Homestead cabin at Henry’s Fork Ranch
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VRBO Enjoy the last few days of summer at Henry’s Fork Ranch in southeastern Idaho. Located in Chester, this is a 500-acre working cattle ranch with a fully-restored homestead cabin. This 1,200-square-foot cabin features two bedrooms and can sleep up to five guests. It also sits right next to the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, which not only provides magical views but plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and excellent wildlife viewing. Chester, ID 83445, USA
- October: Lakefront log home surrounded by fall foliage in Bonner County
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VRBO Experience fall foliage like never before when you stay in this log home on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille’s Oden Bay. You’ll enjoy lake views, fall foliage, and mountain scenery – it’s stunning. Plus, this log home offers everything you could ever need in a getaway location such as six beds, a private dock, and a hot tub. Oden Bay, Idaho 83864, USA
- November: Historic home in Nampa
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VRBO Stay in Nampa’s Historic District in this beautiful 3,500-square-foot home. This renovated home was originally built in 1902, and you’ll still see many of the details from this time period throughout the property. While the inside is lovely in every way, don’t be surprised if you want to spend most of your time on the enclosed porch — it’s beautiful! Nampa, ID, USA
- December: Trappers cabin in Cocolalla
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VRBO For the ultimate winter escape, head to Cocolalla. Here, you’ll find a charming cabin that is the perfect romantic getaway in Idaho. The cabin features one bedroom, a half bathroom, and a fireplace where you will love to snuggle and watch the snow fall outside. Cocolalla, ID 83860, USA
What did you think of these 12 getaway destinations? Are there any you would add to this list? If so, let us know in the comments! Of course, the perfect getaway includes delicious food. Check out this list of 12 bucket-list-worthy restaurants to try in Idaho, one for each month of the year.
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Tucked away near McCall is a charming cabin that makes for the perfect winter getaway. This is a getaway destination for the entire family as it comfortably sleeps up to seven guests, features plenty of room to spread out, and boasts large windows for admiring the winter wonderland outside.
McCall, ID 83638, USA
Live out your childhood dream by spending the night in a castle. You can spend the night in a beautiful mountain castle located near Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Bonner County, outfitted with a private hot tub and a beautiful fireplace. This castle comfortably sleeps up to nine guests, and you’ll feel like you’ve truly stepped into a storybook with the incredible décor and design of this vacation rental in Idaho.
Bonner County, ID, USA
For another unique, delightful escape in Idaho, check out the Longhorn Silo House in Lava Hot Springs. This unique building can comfortably sleep two guests and features a living room, a small kitchen area, and a bathroom. You can also step outside and enjoy the beautiful views of the area or just relax in front of the large 75-inch TV.
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246, USA
This beautiful mountain home is located between Victor and Driggs and sits on two acres in the stunning Teton Valley. Inside the home, you will find one bedroom, one full bath, a kitchen, a living room, a loft, and a patio. This is a wonderful place to find some quiet.
Teton County, ID, USA
Enjoy the warmer months of the year by spending your time in a red barn on a 22-acre farm near Coeur d’Alene. This barn is quite large with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It features heating and air conditioning to keep you at the right temperature regardless of the weather outside. Plus, this Idaho vacation rental is near all types of incredible attractions, so you will never be bored.
Coeur d’Alene, ID, USA
For a unique getaway in Idaho, book a stay in this one-bedroom treehouse at Hauser Lake. From the treehouse, you can enjoy beautiful mountain and lake views, and the treehouse is completely off the grid, making it the perfect escape from reality for a few days.
Hauser Lake, Idaho 83854, USA
You will never forget the views from Redemption Lookout Tower in Kootenai County. This unique lookout tower sleeps up to four guests, but to reach it, you will have a three-mile hike to conquer. This means you will need to hike in with all of your supplies, but during your stay, you will enjoy quiet, solitude, and views of Liberty and Coeur D’Alene Lakes.
Kootenai County, ID, USA
Enjoy those hot days of summer on the beautiful Salmon River, approximately five miles north of Riggins. This riverfront cabin comfortably sleeps five guests and provides the most stunning views. However, one of the best parts of this cabin is the private beach access. You can spend all of your time playing on the sand and swimming in the calm water during your stay.
Riggins, ID 83549, USA
Enjoy the last few days of summer at Henry’s Fork Ranch in southeastern Idaho. Located in Chester, this is a 500-acre working cattle ranch with a fully-restored homestead cabin. This 1,200-square-foot cabin features two bedrooms and can sleep up to five guests. It also sits right next to the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, which not only provides magical views but plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and excellent wildlife viewing.
Chester, ID 83445, USA
Experience fall foliage like never before when you stay in this log home on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille’s Oden Bay. You’ll enjoy lake views, fall foliage, and mountain scenery – it’s stunning. Plus, this log home offers everything you could ever need in a getaway location such as six beds, a private dock, and a hot tub.
Oden Bay, Idaho 83864, USA
Stay in Nampa’s Historic District in this beautiful 3,500-square-foot home. This renovated home was originally built in 1902, and you’ll still see many of the details from this time period throughout the property. While the inside is lovely in every way, don’t be surprised if you want to spend most of your time on the enclosed porch — it’s beautiful!
Nampa, ID, USA
For the ultimate winter escape, head to Cocolalla. Here, you’ll find a charming cabin that is the perfect romantic getaway in Idaho. The cabin features one bedroom, a half bathroom, and a fireplace where you will love to snuggle and watch the snow fall outside.
Cocolalla, ID 83860, USA
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