The lovely Carol's Lodge is a great venue at the small family related Dollar Miuntain ski area…read more Named after Carol Holding, wife of Earl Holding and a co-owner of the Sun Valley resort for several decades, Carol's is a substantial structure holding a locker area for personal equipment, restrooms, a ski rental shop and a large dining room with an adjacent food service area. The food itself isn't quite up to par with some of the other Sun Valley resort venues, but they do have a large assortment of sandwiches, pizza, soups, baked potatoes and a bar which serves wine, beer and cocktails. It's much nicer than many other ski resort facilities and goes far beyond a burger, hot dog and chili menu. The dining room itself is a deluxe cavernous space with lots of tables and cushioned seats. Like most of Sun Valleys facilities, it is well thought out, with a professional staff and designed to provide a top tier experience.

As a nervous skier who didn't learn until adulthood this is my mountain. While it doesn't quite…read morehave the amazing energy and other perks of Bald mountain it's a great low-key mountain to learn to ski. The pros: - Minimal (if any) lines - Fabulous instructors (special shoutout to the amazing Clay who has taught all 3 of my kids to be amazing skiers...and even more importantly to love skiing) - Plenty of options for a day of beginning skiing here: 1/4 dollar, 1/2 dollar (when it's open) and full dollar for a challenge - The last day on dollar is super fun for families with music, costumes and the famous pond skim event (loved watching those risk takers try to get across the pond on skis) To be improved: -1/2 dollar seems to be closed all the time limiting us beg skiers to 1/4 dollar - 1/2 dollar chair lift is also pretty old and needs to be replaced - Dollar closes way earlier than any other ski resort I know, which impacts many spring break travels. Would love to see them keep it open an extra few weeks and close when they close Baldy - The very expensive food caters to kids, but could use some healthier and tastier options for us adults learning to ski Overall, I've become very fond of Dollar mountain during my trips to Sun Valley and would love to spend more time doing spring skiing there if they'll keep it open just a little longer in future years.

Writing as a home owner and my experience with the MVP company as a property management. I did not…read morefind them professional as they represent themselves on our evaluation meeting. they start managing our property September 2024 and by the end of April we canceled the contract. in May we came to check the property and enjoy some time in Sun Valley. upon our arrival we found a trash bin full of trash , multiple lights were burned , bathroom heater on , unlocked one of the doors to the deck , smoke alarm missing in one of the bedrooms, large bathroom towels were missing, some lights left on. The last guest was in Mid February, so the bath heater and lights were running 24h for about 3 months , and nobody from the MVP noticed anything as per they contract , they check properties every week. we were charged $275 for the fall maintenance, although they did not have any guest booking yet , and when we came multiple lights were burned and our electricity bill for three months was higher for $100 a month. We contacted them as soon we arrived and try to book the appointment to discuss about this. We managed to get an appointment after few days , and the owner Rachel took the notes. I had to contact her after 5 days to follow up. I got the email the next day , and to my surprise, she found after talking to her husband and stuff the only thing they will do is about the towels. so we were charged for the maintenance and found all the stuff above non acceptable, that we have to pay extra $300 for the electricity bill , to buy new smoke alarm and install, buy the lights bulbs and change them , buy the new shampoo/ conditioners that they misplaced . we got the answer from her that we as a owner need to take care of the house ??? I thought we hired the management company!! we are so disappointed that we find that MVP was totally negligent and unprofessional regarding to resolve the issues created by their team. even the payment from only one booking that they managed, came less than what we were notified by mail that we will receive. but they came with some expense excuse, and also when I requested the list of the things that were done during the fall maintenance ( they charge $275) , was not provided, they just ignored the request. this is a just my experience as a owner who hired MVP to manage our home for rental.

Not enough space to provide the details but suffice it to say way over promise, 0 communication and…read morewhen questioned on why the did not perform as promised they turn the tables on you stating you are too hard to work with. They c

Lodge Apartments ROCK. Just perfect. So well maintained and everything was perfect!! Thank You!!read more

The Sun Valley Resort was built in 1936 by the Union Pacific Railroad. It is located in the…read moreNorthern Rockies region of south-central Idaho & is open year round. There are many outdoor recreational activities. At the base of Bald & Dollar Mountains are scenic vistas, sports & activities. The grounds are meticulous, lush & serene. There are many shady places to sit & enjoy the landscapes. We are over 5,000 ft high so it's cool, breezy & dry. There is a camp with children's activities. The outedoor ice rink near the pool are luxurious. A racquet center with tennis & pickleball courts was busy. Bike rentals & horseback riding were popular. There are many dining & shopping options at various price points, however nothing here is a bargain. I did find beautiful unique gifts in the shops. The mountaintop dining options are closed for the season. Marilyn Monroe, James Earl Jones, Tom Hanks, Ernest Hemingway, Rosa Parks, Tony Curtis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas, Candice Berger ... all stayed here & have fun photos in the lodge.

Look, this place is out of the way but it's way worth it!…read more We had two days straight skiing powder and that was one day after it stopped snowing! The people are awesome. The burgers were delicious. But above all skiing with no crowds... priceless.

A great mountain off the beaten path!…read more Yes I get it, its a little far. But its worth the drive, I promise! Its a beautiful location with a variety of runs - and there are some really good groomers for those with a need for speed This is a locals mountain meaning the people you meet here are some of the nicest at any resort. And it never gets too busy - so unless you LOVE standing in long lines at the big resorts, this is the place to be! Stop by the lodge for gear, food, or a brewski. This mountain has it all! Seriously. Everyone I met here is the nicest. Keep up the great work Soldier Mountain!!

This group is amazing. From my experience they accurately describe the properties they manage. And…read moreif you have special preferences, fasten your seatbelt! They will exceed your expectations! Working with them is a totally seamless pleasant experience. 5 stars are not enough!

Great owner. Super customer service, Maybe best milkshakes…read morein Idaho. Stop for shakes or full service restaurant .

Our family had a wonderful dinner at Smiley Creek Lodge celebrating my parents' 60th wedding…read moreanniversary. After a fun day in Stanley and at Redfish Lake, this was the perfect spot to enjoy dinner for our big group of 25. The staff were amazing at accommodating us at short notice. The food came out fast and potions were generous. They were out of a few ingredients so some items from the menu were unavailable, but they were super nice about compensating with some free shakes. The mountain setting is gorgeous and we took lots of photos. I'm so glad we chose Smiley Creek. We'll be back!

The price might be a little bit higher then other mid-level hotels, but I think this is a great…read moreoption if you're looking for a place with easy access to the Sun Valley resorts and downtown Ketchum. We stayed during ski season and here are the things I was most happy with (in no particular order): * The said it was a continental breakfast so I wasn't expecting all they offered like fresh local bagels and pastries, fresh berries, cut up pineapple, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, a very high quality granola, oatmeal with all the fixings, a pancake machine, juices, coffees with syrups and milks, lots of high quality tea choices, scrabbled eggs allow and with some mix-ins sometimes cheese or veggie, hard boiled eggs, meat like bacon sausage patties or links, sometime or potato like hash brown patties or shedded hash browns, roasted veggies, and on the weekend days they offered salmon with capers and onions. Plus flavored yogurts in individual containers and whole fruit like apples, oranges, and bananas. * humidifiers in the room. The hotel is so dry. We live at elevation in Park City, UT but Ketchum is drier! We ran the humidifier on high constantly but it was so great they offered this in the room. * they have a parking garage. It is $30/day AND there are easy access free spots around the hotel, but I imagine during peak season the offered parking is best. And it's covered so your car will be snow-free! * the heated pool for year round enjoyment (and two hot tubs). The air was too cold for my liking (because you have to get out eventually). * pretty decent gym with peloton bikes. * oh and the restaurant happy hour seems to be a hit with hotel guests and locals. The one huge downside was because it's so dry and they don't have a humidifier installed for the hotel, we got static shocked every time we touched the elevator buttons or unlocking our room. And it hurt! And when you're in town, I recommend the city museum, the wolf museum, the library, and the cemetery. And if the pedestrian paths are snow-free then head down Sun Valley Road.

The food was pretty good but it's pretty expensive. I had a plate of pasta with shrimp and it ran…read more45 bucks once I gave a tip.

Love this place, so sweet and quaint. Great variety of fresh…read moreseasonal food , beautiful garden setting . Friendly staff , fantastic service. Great location Our room 417 was incredible Highly recommend

Given the pricing I think I would have picked Best Western…read more The good; * Friendly, welcoming staff. * Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. * The A/C deserves a standing ovation. It worked really well. The bad: * Nice balcony with comfortable furniture (Room 311)... if you don't mind your morning coffee with a cemetery view. * No microwave in the room. * Ice machines are only on the first floor, so plan your refill trips accordingly. * Dogs aren't allowed on the patio, and there aren't any good walking paths nearby. There is a small, shaded pet relief area with a trash can, which was appreciated.