Lisa M
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Thanks to the rec tech who answered all my questions. Amazing place to spend a couple nights, has everything you need.
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About Cape Horn Winter Rental
Cape Horn Winter Rental is located in beautiful Elk Meadow, approximately 16 mi northwest of Stanley, in central Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6.7 ft. Guests enjoy the area for its endless winter recreation opportunities, including cross-country skiing, back country downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
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- Opens on Dec 15
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Cape Horn Winter Rental is a well-equipped cabin located in a beautiful valley, making it an ideal spot for a short stay. The staff is helpful and responsive to inquiries. However, the GPS coordinates provided are inaccurate, which could pose a risk during inclement weather.
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Lisa M
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Thanks to the rec tech who answered all my questions. Amazing place to spend a couple nights, has everything you need.
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Jared B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
The GPS coordinates need updated to the actual building itself. We came into the rental during a storm and the gps coordinates on the site mark the open field by the rental, which was a 1/2 a mile away. Luckily we found the rental but I imagine it could be dangerous if someone didn’t make it.
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Jared B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
The GPS coordinates need updated to the actual building itself. We came into the rental during a storm and the gps coordinates on the site mark the open field by the rental, which was a 1/2 a mile away. Luckily we found the rental but I imagine it could be dangerous if someone didn’t make it.
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Jenny T
VerifiedMarch 19, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Great fully stocked cabin.
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Jenny T
VerifiedMarch 19, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Great fully stocked cabin.
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Tyler R
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Great little cabin in a beautiful valley!
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Tyler R
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Great little cabin in a beautiful valley!
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ROYCE D
VerifiedMarch 1, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Disclaimer about the road is legit. It snowed 4 days prior to the reservation and road was not plowed. No signs off the highway. Snow covers the mile markers. Been done the Cape Horn road many times in the summer and still drove past in the winter.
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ROYCE D
VerifiedMarch 1, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CAPE HORN WINTER RENTAL
Disclaimer about the road is legit. It snowed 4 days prior to the reservation and road was not plowed. No signs off the highway. Snow covers the mile markers. Been done the Cape Horn road many times in the summer and still drove past in the winter.
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Location & Directions for Cape Horn Winter Rental
Cape Horn Winter Rental (Id) 311 North U.S. Highway 93, Challis, ID 83226 United States
Elevation: 2,028 ft
Getting There
The guard station it is less than two miles by skiing cross-country from State Highway 21 or approximately four miles by following the Stanley-Landmark Snowmobile Trail.
If you are a first time renter, it is important to get detailed directions. ...
The guard station it is less than two miles by skiing cross-country from State Highway 21 or approximately four miles by following the Stanley-Landmark Snowmobile Trail.
If you are a first time renter, it is important to get detailed directions. To obtain these, click here or call the district office at (208) 879-4100.
Highway access
The property is accessible from State Highway 21, located less than two miles away.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: October 24, 2026
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