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16546 Highway 75, Ketchum, ID 83340
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Smiley Creek Lodge
Ranked #5 of 11 hotels in Ketchum
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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CHICAGO, IL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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“Best Trout Omlettes on Earth”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2010
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We kind of stumbled onto the Smiley Creek Lodge - the big wooden bear outside summoned us in - and the snowmobiles out front were alluring. The place was really rustic, down-to-earth, and authentic, very memorable and unique compared to most establishments in the Ketchum-Sun Valley area. The service was great, and the location alone was worth coming here for - the surrounding sawtooth mountains were spectacular.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cape Elizabeth, Maine
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“Not very nice”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2009

This place is REALLY rustic. And when you can stay at a brand new Hampton Inn for $89 a night, why stay here. The woman in the restuarant was very rude and didn't really seem like she wanted outsiders there. Then she served us cold coffee. Not recommended.

Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
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“Rustic”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2008

This is an isolated group of buildings with a large wooden lodge,several log cabins,two tepees and an RV park.The location is splendid,in a wide grassy valley between high mountains.Adjacent is a paved road and the airstrip.
We stayed in a simple one room cabin.It was clean and functional,with a comfortable bed ,opening windows with screens,and electric light. Bathroom facilities are in the communal block by the RV park about 50 yards away.A flashlight is required after dark!
The main lodge has rooms upstairs with private baths.Meals are available and there is a general store.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Beware of holes in the ground after dark
  • Stayed June 2008
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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