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Cabin in Stanley
Stanley Stays - The Wall Street Cabin
Experience a cozy and historic mountain retreat at Wall Street Cabin in Stanley, Idaho. Enjoy Sawtooth Mountain views, unique decor, and a fully stocked kitchen. Relax in the spacious yard or explore nearby attractions and downtown shops and restaurants. The cabin accommodates up to 4 guests and offers a gas fireplace, 1 bedroom with a full-size bed, 1 bathroom, and an additional full-size bed in the living room. Perfect for a peaceful getaway with a great view of the Sawtooths.
$186 per night
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Hotel room in Stanley
Room 1. Valley Creek Lodge. Wheel chair accessible
Single, queen size bed lodge room, wheel chair accessible on ground level with ramp access. Full bathroom. Front and back porch with views of sawtooth mountains and valley creek preserve. Table and chairs on front and back porch. Multiple Wi-Fi connections, smart TV. Kitchenette with Electric stove top, small fridge/freezer, sink and microwave. Toaster, coffee maker. Lots of parking on site close to room. Bath tub/shower is NOT a walk in tub/shower. No dogs/pets.
$110 per night
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Tiny home in Stanley
Tiny Home in Stanley, ID UNIT 5
Cuddle by the fireplace after a long day of snowshoeing, snowmobiling, fishing, or skiing . Unique and romantic tiny house experience in beautiful Stanley Idaho. Our tiny house sleeps up to two guests with a king-size bed in the bedroom, which you can close off with a sliding door, and a queen-size pullout sleeping sofa. *Outdoor patio furniture and grill will be stored away once the snow flies and brought back out in the springtime.
$215 per night
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Stay near Stanley's top sights

Photo of Mountain Village Resort
Mountain Village Resort9 locals recommend
Photo of Stanley Baking Company & Café
Stanley Baking Company & Café21 locals recommend
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Papa Brunee's8 locals recommend

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Tiny home in Stanley
Tiny Home in Stanley, ID UNIT 2
$215 per night
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Stanley Stays - The Bonanza Cabin
$230 per night
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Private room in Stanley
No cleaning or pet fee! Private Room C w/ kitchen
$116 per night
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Cabin in Stanley
Sawtooth Retreat
$195 per night
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Stanley Stays - The Valley Creek Cabin
$237 per night
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Stanley Stays - The Ponderosa Pine Cabin
$225 per night
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Updated Lil’ Cabin w/VIEWS! of the Sawtooths
$211 per night
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Cabin in Garden Valley
🌲 Modern romantic 2-bed log cabin in the forest 🪵
$132 per night
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Cabin in Garden Valley
Modern King Bed Suite + Hot Tub Overlooking River
$136 per night
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Yurt in Stanley
Off Grid dog friendly - McGowan Peak Yurt
$123 per night
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Bluebird Cabin
$245 per night
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Off Grid dog friendly - Thompson Peak Yurt
$123 per night
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Your guide to Stanley

Welcome to Stanley

There isn’t a lot to keep you busy in Stanley itself — its speck of a downtown spans only a few sparse blocks of restaurants and shops, and the town is home to fewer than 100 year-round residents. It's the wilderness all around that draws adventurers here. Set in the Sawtooth Valley, where craggy peaks define the skyline, Stanley has an outsized reputation for outdoor recreation, with easy access to the sprawling Sawtooth National Forest. Alpine lakes for paddling, mountains to climb, trails for biking and hiking, and legendary stretches of whitewater on the Salmon River all draw free spirits to central Idaho’s backcountry. In the height of summer, Stanley hosts street dances and small festivals featuring country and Americana musicians. Come winter, much of the town hunkers down for the seemingly endless supply of snow, when Stanley turns into a playground for a lucky few snowmobilers, Nordic skiers, and snowshoers.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Stanley?

Late spring through summer sees this sleepy town transform into a busy basecamp for backpackers, rafting outfitters, and backcountry guides, with outdoor recreationists taking advantage of the long, warm days. Rafting season typically kicks off in May. Local festivals and open-air concerts fill the calendar through Labor Day. If you’re a hiker, fall is a great time to book one of the area’s cabin rentals, as the season ushers in cooler temperatures and fewer crowds on the trails. During winter, few travelers venture into the cold and ice, though for lovers of snowmobiles and skis, it’s worth the trek.


What are the top things to do in Stanley?

Sawtooth Scenic Byway

Three designated scenic byways converge on the town of Stanley, giving road-trippers hours of scenic drives in each direction. At 116 miles (186 km), the Sawtooth Scenic Byway is the shortest, but it packs a lot of scenery in a route that passes from the city of Shoshone through the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and into the Sawtooth Valley. Along the way, you’ll take in views of river canyons, lakes, and the shimmering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

Salmon River

Stanley sits on the banks of one of Idaho’s most iconic rivers for rafting. Snowmelt from the towering mountains runs into the headwaters of the Salmon River, where many local outfitters lead rafting tours. Many of the popular whitewater day trips offered in the Stanley area focus on segments of the river suitable for families and inexperienced rafters. Some stretches are also fun for kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders.

Redfish Lake

Just south of Stanley, you’ll find the largest alpine lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Ringed by evergreen forests and blessed with views of mountains in the distance, Redfish Lake is a scenic spot for hiking, and a number of trails start here. Summer is the high season for boating, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing. The day-access beach also draws families, sunbathers, and picnickers. The lake freezes over in winter, when unploughed roads make the area inaccessible except to cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and people experienced in the backcountry.

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