At the edge of Ponderosa State Park, McCall Big Cabin at Ponderosa offers a Relaxed Atmosphere perfect for families and small group retreats. Unwind in the great room with gas fireplace or enjoy summer eating on the deck with a large gas grill.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18316 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Epic McCall Group Cabin | Close to Park, Lake,Town
Summary:
Experience the ultimate retreat at this spacious cabin. Sleeps up to 17 and offers a gourmet kitchen, expansive dining, and a great room with a fireplace. Just steps from Ponderosa State Park and a short drive to downtown, the lake and golf course, this cabin combines offers convenient access to all the area’s best attractions. Enjoy a large deck, gas grill, and outdoor fireplace. Whether you’re out and about or simply relaxing, this cabin is the perfect base for your group's unforgettable McCall adventures.
The Space:
Welcome to the Big Cabin — McCall's premier large-group vacation rental, perfectly positioned at the entrance to Ponderosa State Park. This stunning 7-bedroom, 3,400 sq ft cabin was made for family reunions, milestone celebrations, corporate retreats, and multigenerational getaways. With a remodeled gourmet kitchen, a great room that seats the whole crew, a deck fire pit, pickleball court, and peek-a-boo views of Payette Lake, this is the rare property where everyone has space to spread out and still come together. Downtown McCall, Davis Beach, and the McCall Golf Course are just minutes away — and Brundage Mountain Resort is a short drive for world-class skiing and snowmobiling in winter. Summer or winter, the Big Cabin delivers an unforgettable Idaho mountain experience.
Sleeping Arrangements
Main Floor Master Suite: King bed, private bathroom
Main Floor Bedroom 2: Queen bed (shares full bath with 2 entries)
Upstairs Master Suite: King bed, twin bed, private bathroom
Upstairs Bedroom 3: Double bed
Upstairs Bedroom 4: King bed
Upstairs Bedroom 5: Twin bed
Upstairs Big Room 6: Full bed, 4 twin beds, 1 twin trundle
Total sleeping capacity: up to 17 guests
Bathrooms
Main Floor Master: Private full bathroom
Main Floor Bedroom 2: Shared full bathroom (2 entries)
Fully remodeled gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances
Island prep sink, instahot water
Dining table seating for 18
Kitchen island seating
Outdoor Features & Recreation
Large deck with gas grill and outdoor seating
Outdoor propane fireplace
Driveway/blacktop area for pickleball (net, rackets, ball included)
Ample parking for vehicles, RVs, kayaks, or paddleboards
Miles of walking and biking paths nearby in Ponderosa State Park
Peek-a-boo views of Payette Lake
Additional Features
Laundry room with large capacity washer and dryer
Pickleball equipment included
Large driveway and additional garage parking
Miles To: Downtown McCall 1 | Ponderosa State Park 0 | Davis Beach 0 | Rotary Park 2 | North Beach 7 | Brundage Mountain Resort 11 | Tamarack Resort 22
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 shared bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Quiet Hours 10pm - 8am
Must comply with City of McCall Short Term Rental Ordinance.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
McCall is home to this holiday home. McCall Golf Club and Mile High Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ponderosa State Park and Packer Johns Cabin State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider McPaws Thrift Store, or check out an event or a game at Manchester Ice & Event Center. Visit our McCall travel guide
Is Epic McCall Group Cabin | Close to Park, Lake,Town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Epic McCall Group Cabin | Close to Park, Lake,Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Epic McCall Group Cabin | Close to Park, Lake,Town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Epic McCall Group Cabin | Close to Park, Lake,Town?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Epic McCall Group Cabin | Close to Park, Lake,Town located?
This family-friendly McCall holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Ponderosa State Park and Payette Lake. Mountain Monet and McPaws Thrift Store are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Epic McCall Group Cabin | Close to Park, Lake,Town Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Clean and comfortable house for family gatherings. Great kitchen that is well stocked with dishes, appliances, serving plates, etc. We loved the location, took many walks in the state park. We had great communication from the management company. We recommend and would stay here again.
I have stayed at the Big Cabin a few times on my visits to McCall and it is a lovely experience each time!! There is so much space and it is perfectly located walking distance to the lake and to Pondersa State park
We would definitely stay here again! Enjoyed being so close to the lake and park. The house had everything we needed! This was our first visit to McCall and it is a beautiful area!
We were happy with the amount of room at this house. Good location for skiing and food close by. Deer enjoy the grounds and are almost domesticated.Only issue I have was the maintenance of entrance; we spent 3 hours chipping ice from walkway so we didn’t have anyone injured trying to walk into house.
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin in a fantastic location. Five minute walk to a beautiful secluded beach, right next to Ponderosa State Park. Quick access to town. The cabin is lovely with all the amenities, stocked well with dishes and cookware.
The downstairs dining master bedroom carpet could use a good clean but other than that the cabin was clean and wonderful places to lounge and enjoy the space. Would highly recommend this cabin.
Family wedding. The space was large enough to entertain family from all over the country. Hosted two large dinners both nights and plenty of cookwear to host all for dinner.
The location was perfect, only a 3 minute walk to the beach 1 mile from town. House was clean. Deer came up to the house every night. Definitely want to stay here next year!
We really enjoyed our stay in the cabin. All the amenities that were advertised were included and worked properly. Bedding was comfortable and the location was great! Thanks for plowing the driveway and front entrance, there was LOTS of snow on the ground when we arrived.
Husbands 60th Birthday. 5 kids+ spouses, 9 grand children (3 under6 months.) Lovely place for all of us. Plenty of room to spread out. Nice walk to the beach.
My group repeatedly stated how they would get the same rental (and want to come back next year). We had three families with two adults and 2 children per family. Like mentioned before, we locked the middle door upstairs and used the separate stairways. The kids LOVED when the door was open to make circles in the house. The little cubby under the stairwell was loved by all. The kitchen easily held it all.
The driveway was AMBLE space for vehicles and was a perfect place for the kids to play in the snow between outings (the plowed snow on the backside created the best sledding hill).
Super charming and we were even visited by a fox on the deck the last night posing for all the photos! Thanks for sharing your property with us.
Shelley H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay
JEANNE B.
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointed and overpriced
This property has the potential to be a nice cabin. We arrived Christmas eve and had prepared food and planned to stay for the entire week. Getting up Christmas day the toilets had all stopped up on the lower level. We had to rent a hotel room to use the bathroom., a challenge for 15 people. After we contacted the property manager (who was terrific), he found a cabin close to ours and let us have it for a couple of days (the 27th). This of course meant we had to move twice and there was not room for everyone to stay at the new cabin. It also meant that as we prepared Christmas Dinner we had to limit water use and run to the nearest bathroom (new cabin or hotel). This situation could have been prevented with adequate upkeep. i.e. "it had been 4 years since septic emptied."
I had tried to view the cabin ahead of time and was told there were plenty of pictures on line and there was not a window of time for us to look at it. Four of our family (three men 6'2" and one 6'4" were always ducking to get in the house and hitting their heads on the bunk wall!
The downstairs hall bath was moldy and the sink was very low.
On the positive side, the Christmas trees were a nice touch and appreciated; the property manager did his best to rectify the situation.
Bottom line: we checked out a day early and would not rent the property again.
I have to give a HUGE shout out to the kitchen in this VRBO. It was beyond well-stocked. It had things that I'd never had in any of my kitchens. It was amazing. For a large group (we had 14), about the only thing that could possibly be improved in the kitchen area would have been another dishwasher and perhaps another refrigerator. The dishwasher was running constantly trying to keep up - ha!
The location was unbelievable - sharing a border with Ponderosa State Park. It was the very last house before entering the park. Deer and other wildlife were constantly on the back porch and outside the windows. For the hiking and boating enthusiasts in our group, it was truly second to none.
Pickleball! Who knew? We played it late into the night - all ages of us. Superb.
Gas grill and gas fire pit (for s'mores) worked fabulously!
I will reiterate what I read in a previous review - the bedroom situation upstairs is very unusual. While there are multiple bedrooms, there is no hallway and one must go through one bedroom to get to another. We solved this problem by having half the bedroom occupants ascend stairs on one side of the house, and half on the other stairs on the other side of the house. We locked the door in the very middle so each group sort of had its own side. That way, we didn't have to have quite as much invasion of our privacy. I suggest discussing this with the host beforehand so you are aware. It was less of an issue than I thought it would be, for which I was grateful.
It is clear that upgrades and updates are being made throughout the house. The decor was perfect for a cabin. Bathrooms are clean and some are obviously very new and modern. What they are doing is improving their property and doing it well.
We came very prepared but almost didn't need to be. The host had coolers and thermoses and water bottles to use for hot hiking days. I feel that suggestions are taken seriously and things are added. Board games and puzzles galore, including VRBOopoly. WHAT??
Check-in was excellent and simple. Host was responsive and helpful. Overall a great time. Ages 2 months to 83 years were represented in our group and 100% (okay - maybe not the infant) said they'd return here again. Bravo!
Had a wonderful stay at the cabin. Perfect for our large family. Proximity to Ponderosa State Parks made an easy walk to the beach and easy access to beautiful walking trails
This was the perfect location for our family reunion! We wanted something close to the water but not on the water because we had 3 toddlers with us. This was the perfect distance to the water! The house was equipped with everything we needed and more, down to the huge shampoo and conditioner bottles in the showers! It’s a small detail but things like that make it feel more like a home then a hotel! We will be coming back!
Short walk to ideal state park beach, property was home to numerous friendly deer, quiet, cozy, well appointed and roomy.. Overall excellent accommodations.