Enjoy your visit to Ketchum with a stay at Smiley Creek Lodge. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite snowboarding and snowmobiling.
Redfish Lake Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 43.9 km
Redfish Outlet Lake - 39 min drive - 44.2 km
Stanley Disc Golf Course - 41 min drive - 52.2 km
Stanley Lake - 59 min drive - 68.2 km
Sun Valley Ski Resort - 59 min drive - 75.7 km
Getting around
Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Smiley Creek Lodge - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Smiley Creek Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Ketchum with a stay at Smiley Creek Lodge. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite snowboarding and snowmobiling.
At a glance
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Property size
11 cabins
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Outdoor areas
Garden
Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor entertainment area
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Near coin laundry
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Luggage storage
Location highlights
In the mountains
In a national park
Things to do
Nature reserve
Snowmobiling on site
Snowboarding on site
Mountain biking nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
11 rooms
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Smiley Creek Lodge Cabin
Smiley Creek Lodge Ketchum
Smiley Creek Lodge Cabin Ketchum
Frequently asked questions
Does Smiley Creek Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Smiley Creek Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Smiley Creek Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Smiley Creek Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Smiley Creek Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Smiley Creek Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like snowboarding and snowmobiling. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Smiley Creek Lodge like?
Smiley Creek Lodge is a short 4-minute walk from Salmon River and 12 minutes' walk from Sawtooth National Forest.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Super clean property. Excellent ambience. The staffs were very helpful.
Pritam
Pritam, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
Loved the quiet of the area and uniqueness of the house. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Location is amazing. Minutes from the Dark Sky area. Wish I could post the Milky Way.
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
The modern cabin was new, clean and decorated tastefully. We are in our 60s and I never saw anything saying the sleeping room was up a set of 8 steep stairs and you cannot stand in the sleeping area so we had to crawl to the stairs and at our age have to get up to use the bathroom several times per night. We hardly slept and then the lodge/store was not open when we left at 7:30 am to buy coffee and food. There was a coffee maker in the room but no coffee. For the price. we paid, in the future we will travel another hour but for younger guests this property would be good.
Flora Ramey
Flora Ramey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Clean and comfortable. Staff very responsive and kind
Malissa
Malissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
The staff here are amazing. No strangers here, just friends. I managed to dislocate my shoulder while making a diving catch for a frisbee and the staff took care of me like family. You won’t meet a nicer, hard working group of people anywhere.
Birch
Birch, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2025
The unit was very comfortable and roomy for three people. There was no coffee pot but we made instant coffee and survived just fine.
Check-in was slow so they gave us a free drink. The staff was unbelievably friendly and accommodating. We only ate at the restaurant once but it was fantastic. Local beers on tap were good too.
Susan A
Susan A, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 7, 2025
The views were amazing.
It is a tiny house not a cabin. We are both over 6’ and 65 years old we had to climb stairs to get to the bed the crawl to the mattress on the ground.
Our reservation through Expedia didn’t go through to the lodge and we had to wait 3 hours for them to clean the place.
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2025
The property offers a rustic and visually charming setting, with an emphasis on delivering an upscale experience. While the natural surroundings are undeniably beautiful and the décor is stylish and rustic-chic, the overall accommodations in Unit 2—a two-bedroom tiny home—didn’t quite align with the price point.
The unit was listed as suitable for four guests. While cozy, it’s important to note that it does not feature two separate bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements include a loft bed accessed by a ladder and a pull-out couch in the main living area.
Positives include plush towels, adequate bedding, a lovely mountain view, and helpful staff. However, a few amenities fell short of expectations. The bathroom was minimally stocked, with just one 0.5 oz tube of bath gel for four people. The kitchen setup was sparse, with limited cookware, empty salt and pepper shakers, no microwave, no teapot or mugs, and an unusual mix of plastic and metal utensils, lacking basic items like standard-sized spoons. The mini fridge is very small—more suited for a hotel room than a family stay—so bringing a cooler is advisable.
There was no in-room information about nearby restaurants, activities, or local attractions, which would have been a helpful touch.
Outdoors, the area was pleasant in the evenings with a functional fire pit. In summary, the location and aesthetic have great potential, but some details and amenities could be enhanced to deliver the advertised upscale experience.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Flot bolig men aircondition virkede ikke rigtigt.
Fint grønt område lige ude foran boligerne