Knotty Pines
Modern cabin near Lake Cascade + Tamarack, AC + hot tub, parking for toys
Property Highlights
Welcome to Knotty Pines, where you can chase powder at dawn, soak up last light on the lake, and sit fireside way past bedtime. Bordering Tamarack Resort (with nearby trail access) and a short stroll to Lake Cascade, this 3 bedroom + loft, 2.5 bath modern cabin (max 8 guests) is your unapologetically nature-forward basecamp. Supremely modern inside, all about the outdoors outside. Big days, slow nights, room for all the toys, and no resort markup.
This is not your grandma’s cabin. Clean lines, huge windows, concrete counters, and a nearly full wraparound deck meet pine ceilings, stone fireplace, and star-filled skies. Built for skiers, riders, boaters, bikers, and families/friends who want to go hard outside, chill hard at home, and still sleep really well.
WHY THIS BASECAMP HITS DIFFERENT
• Nature first: floor-to-ceiling east-facing windows, vaulted pine ceilings, trees in every view
• Modern mountain design—zero chaos, all comfort
• True indoor/outdoor living: dual-sided wood-burning fireplace + nearly full wraparound deck for coffee, beers, and stargazing
• Private 4-person hot tub for post-ski, post-ride, or post-lake recovery
• Charcoal grill (you bring the charcoal; we bring the mountain air)
• Toy-ready: wraparound driveway, 2-car attached garage, RV electrical hookup, and room for boats, sleds, trailers, UTVs
• Tamarack & Lake Cascade access without resort pricing: close to lifts and lake, with way more space to breathe (Poison Creek boat launch + multiple lake access points: within a 5-minute drive)
THE BASICS
• 3BR + open loft/2.5BA (sleeps 8 total)
• Powder room on main floor
• Laundry room with full-size Whirlpool front-load washer & dryer
• High-speed WiFi + 2 Smart TVs (BYO logins)
• Stay essentials: quality shampoo/conditioner/body wash, soaps, Bounty paper towels, premium TP, Tide detergent, Lavazza coffee + filters
• Self check-in
3 BEDROOMS + LOFT SLEEPING
Comfortable spots to crash after long days outside:
• Primary Suite (Main Floor):
– King bed (sleeps 2)
– Ensuite bathroom with dual vanities + walk-in shower with river rock floor
– Slider to the deck for instant morning air
– Note: Primary closet is locked; guests have a hanging bar + large dresser
• Guest Bedroom 1 (2nd Floor):
– Queen bed (sleeps 2)
– Spacious closet
• Guest Bedroom 2 (2nd Floor):
– Queen bed (sleeps 2)
– Log frame bed
– Smart TV
• Open Loft (2nd Floor):
– Built-in, hardwood twin-over-twin bunks (sleeps 2)
– Storage drawers under the lower bunk
– Additional full/twin trundle for flexible sleeping
– Open to the main level (not an enclosed bedroom)
KITCHEN + LIVING
Modern, functional, and ready for big breakfasts and late-night grazing:
• Stainless KitchenAid appliances, including 6-burner gas range
• French door refrigerator
• Concrete countertops + large island for coffee, cocktails, and snacks
• Cookware, dishware, and glassware
• Drip coffee maker + Lavazza coffee and filters
• Dining table for group meals, laptops, and long game nights
• Open to the living room so no one’s stuck in the kitchen
Sleeping Arrangements
Where you'll be
You'll be adjacent to Tamarack Resort, a four-season destination 90 miles north of Boise; it's the perfect basecamp for your west central Idaho adventures, located between the recreation opportunities in Cascade and McCall or those further afield. Nestled on 3,500 acres with 2,800 feet of vertical and adjacent to Lake Cascade, it offers year-round recreation, including some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Idaho, Nordic and snowshoe trails, hiking, downhill and cross country mountain biking, zipline tours, whitewater rafting, motorized and non-motorized water sports, and the award-winning Osprey Meadows Golf Course. Tamarack also offers a host of on-site dining and leisure activities, to include a spa, pickleball courts, and disc golf course. Be sure to check their schedule for hosted events and activities.
Getting around
You'll receive complete driving directions and transportation tips after booking in your Digital Guidebook. Please note Knotty Pines is located on a maintained dirt road.
Tamarack Resort offers free 24/7 on-demand “Dial-A-Ride” service throughout the resort. Contact number available on Tamarack Resort's website and in the Digital Guidebook.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
*If you're flying into Boise International Airport, we recommend renting a vehicle directly from the airport.
*It's possible to get an Uber from Boise/BOI to Donnelly, although it's not necessarily a reliable mode of travel; depending on your arrival time and season, you may have difficulty finding a driver who will accept your ride. Uber is not currently accepting advance reservations for trips to Donnelly from Boise; on-demand rides will be your only option.
*If you're traveling in winter or you plan to enjoy the many off-roading adventures available in Valley County, we HIGHLY recommend a 4WD vehicle.
Features and Amenities
REAL GUESTS, REAL REVIEWS
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Darrin
August 2025We really enjoyed the fireplace in the evenings. It was super clean, and pictures were accurate. Plenty of wildlife we saw deer and a fox from the deck.
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Anthony
August 2025Knotty Pines was a wondrous place for our family to visit!
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Hunter
August 2025Had an amazing stay, the cabin was everything that they said it was, they had everything we needed to cook in the house and hangout
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Kristi
August 2025Perfect for two families!
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Hannah
August 2025We needed a little getaway for some girl time and some rest and this place was the perfect place. The house was great, clean, had everything we needed to make our meals and more!
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Luke
August 2025Clean, and very peaceful!
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Destiny
August 2025Your home is so beautiful and peaceful. I rented your beautiful home, to get away with my family for a few days. We all loved your place . All the kids and their spouses said it was by far the most beautiful place we have rented so far. That says a lot, because, we rent one every year. Thank you for helping me get checked in Kelly. It was dark, and somehow, I could not find the code to check in. You were such a sweetheart! We were able to get in, and were in awe! Everything was so clean and spacious! Perfect size for us! I highly recommend this beautiful place to anyone who wants to get some peace and quiet. Hope to be back soon. Again, thank you for sharing your home with us. ⛽♥️ s
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Melody
August 2025From the comfortable beds to the cozy fireplace, everything was perfect for a snowy weekend away. Great stay if you are skiing as well, nearly walking distance from Tamarack resort.
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Darrin
August 2025We really enjoyed the fireplace in the evenings. It was super clean, and pictures were accurate. Plenty of wildlife we saw deer and a fox from the deck.
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Anthony
August 2025Knotty Pines was a wondrous place for our family to visit!
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Hunter
August 2025Had an amazing stay, the cabin was everything that they said it was, they had everything we needed to cook in the house and hangout
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Kristi
August 2025Perfect for two families!
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Hannah
August 2025We needed a little getaway for some girl time and some rest and this place was the perfect place. The house was great, clean, had everything we needed to make our meals and more!
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Luke
August 2025Clean, and very peaceful!
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Destiny
August 2025Your home is so beautiful and peaceful. I rented your beautiful home, to get away with my family for a few days. We all loved your place . All the kids and their spouses said it was by far the most beautiful place we have rented so far. That says a lot, because, we rent one every year. Thank you for helping me get checked in Kelly. It was dark, and somehow, I could not find the code to check in. You were such a sweetheart! We were able to get in, and were in awe! Everything was so clean and spacious! Perfect size for us! I highly recommend this beautiful place to anyone who wants to get some peace and quiet. Hope to be back soon. Again, thank you for sharing your home with us. ⛽♥️ s
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Melody
August 2025From the comfortable beds to the cozy fireplace, everything was perfect for a snowy weekend away. Great stay if you are skiing as well, nearly walking distance from Tamarack resort.