Custom Lindal home built in 2006, located on 18 pristine acres in the mountain residential community of Wilderness Ranch, just northeast of Boise off of Highway 21 on the way to historic Idaho City. Spectacular views of the entire river valley and unparalleled opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, fox and black bears. A redwood deck running along the entire back of the house offers views of the surrounding wilderness from a variety of vantage points. Inside enjoy central air conditioning or a wood-burning fireplace (depending on the season, of course!), a 42-inch plasma television with basic DirecTV subscription, a VCR/DVD player, an Alexa smart speaker and a collection of board games. Wireless internet is available. The kitchen is out-fitted with top-of-the-line GE appliances, including a Monogram double oven, a Profile gas stove and a side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water in the door. It is also fully stocked with all the dishes, flatware, pots, pans, appliances and cooking utensils needed to prepare and serve any meal. A counter-high hard-wood dining table provides seating for up to six. Sleeping accommodation includes a cathedral ceiling master bedroom with access to the deck and a king-size Simmons ComforPedic bed. The master bath has a soaking bath tub with a large picture window providing a great view of the wilderness as well as a separate large shower made from rock slate. The second bedroom features two high-quality twin beds and a full-size futon bed with ensuite bathroom. The third bedroom doubles as an office, with a twin-size day bed. A light-weight twin-size roll-away bed is also available, allowing a total of seven to be accommodated comfortably.

We're a U.S. Foreign Service family of five, having spent most of the last 30 years working and living overseas. But our favorite place in the world -- where we always come back between tours -- is beautiful Idaho. After many years of looking, we were finally able to find and buy our dream home outside of Boise in 2010. Unfortunately, we won't be able to live in Idaho full-time for a while, so in the meantime, the house will be available as a vacation rental. We're sure you'll enjoy it as much as we do! Bill and Nancy

The location of the house just outside of Boise offers the perfect mix of wilderness and country living with close access to all the conveniences and amenities of one of the nicest and most liveable state capitals in the United States. We and the kids love all the wonderful things there are to do here year-round, including swimming in the swimming hole in nearby Moore's Creek, tubing down the Boise River, white water rafting on the Payette River, boating at Lucky Peak Reservoir, snow skiing at Bogus Basin, hiking in the nearby mountains and taking day trips to nearby attractions like historic Idaho City. And when we need a taste of civilization, Boise is just a 40-minute drive away. If you like outdoor activities, wide open spaces and breath-taking scenery, you're going to love this part of the country as much as we do! Wilderness Ranch has privately maintained dirt roads and the road leading to the house is narrow and steep in some places. While a two-wheel drive vehicle is fine for accessing the house most of the year, you must have a four-wheel drive vehicle with studded snow tires and/or chains during the months when there is likely to be significant snow on the mountain (November through March). There can be significant climatic differences between Boise and Wilderness Ranch. Even when there is no snow on the ground in Boise, the roads at the ranch can be snow covered and icy. Also during periods of heavy rain (spring and fall), the roads can become muddy and difficult to transverse. Beware that cellphone coverage at the ranch is spotty or not available at all. However the house does have a landline phone.