Overview

North Platte River Homestead - Where Rustic Charm Meets Riverfront Serenity

$265-365/night
3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths (1 full, 1 half) • Sleeps 1-6
Internet River Mountain Forest Hot Tub (more...)

Fishermen, hikers, hunters, and snowmobilers love staying at the Treasure Island Homestead. We are conveniently located at the Treasure Island Public Fishing Access and a short drive to the outdoor adventures in the Snowy Range, Sierra Madre Range, and friendly Saratoga, Encampment and Riverside. Our riverfront farm house, built in 1936, offers plenty of room with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining and living room area, hot tub, outdoor fire pit, Wifi, free parking, EV/RV plug-ins. Plus exceptional views of the river, mountains in all directions.

•Walk out the house in your hip waders and start your fishing day; Treasure Island section is ~2 mi x 2 channels = 4+ miles of river access, a Blue Ribbon freestone trout stream. Great for wade & drift boat fishing (raft, kayak, canoe); put-in / take-out at adjacent public boat launch.
•Or head up the nearby Snowy Range (WY-130) or Battle Pass (WY-70) scenic byways to hike/ATV/snowmobile these Medicine Bow National Forest mountains, 2 million+ acres & BLM.
•Trailers welcome; ideal staging area for snowmobilers, ATV, fisherman, hunters, horseback riders (2 acre grazing pasture), RV hook-ups (30A/15A receptacles), EV level 2 charger.
•Hikers, bikers, campers, backpackers, birders, photographers, cross-country skiers, snow shoeing, ice fishing, rock climbing.
•Original Kurz/Ridding homestead location on lower Cow Creek dating back to ~1889 with 4 log cabins, elevation 6950'
•Steamboat Springs resort 116 miles.

•1500 SqrFt, 3Bd, 1.5Ba, with 3-sided wrap-around deck, river deck, jacuzzi, gas fire pit, EV & RV charger, swing, relics.
•Walk out the house in your hip waders and start your fishing day; Treasure Island section is ~2 mi x 2 channels = 4+ miles of river access, a Blue Ribbon freestone trout stream. Great for wade & drift boat fishing (raft, kayak, canoe); put-in / take-out at adjacent public boat launch.
•Or head up the nearby WY-130 or WY-70 scenic byways to hike/ATV/snowmobile the Snowy Range or Sierra Madre mountains, 2 million+ acres & BLM.
•Trailers welcome; ideal staging area for snowmobilers, ATV, fisherman, hunters, horseback riders (2 acre grazing pasture), RV hook-ups (30A/15A receptacles), EV level 2 charger.
•Hikers, bikers, campers, backpackers, birders, photographers, cross-country skiers, snow shoeing, ice fishing, rock climbing.
•Original Kurz/Ridding homestead location on lower Cow Creek dating back to ~1889 with 4 log cabins.
•Steamboat Springs resort 116 miles.

•The entire house and property is for your use, full kitchen. Cabins are locked.

Saratoga: Historic Wolf Hotel built in 1893. Hobo Hot Springs; natural mineral pools visitors can swim and relax 24/7 free. Shively Field airport w/ 8,400 ft paved / lighted runway. Museum.
Encampment: Grand Encampment Museum.

•You are between Saratoga (10 mi north) and Riverside/Encampment (10 mi south) - several restaurants & bars at both. Grocery shop in Laramie or locally before you come to property!
•Must have car, 4WD recommended winter-April mud season.

•You are not in town, dirt access road can be rough in March, bugs, noisy cows grazing.
•There is boat launch traffic during Jun-Jul prime time, especially weekends.
•Please respect local residents, private property rights (NO trespassing), city ordinances, speed limits, grazing animals (domestic & wild), river/fishing rules (see signage at boat ramp).
•House is on the prairie, flys & bugs will find their way inside (can use the handheld vacuums or zapper-swatter!).

About the Owner

Mechanical engineer in parts sales, 17 yr old son, enjoy mountains & water (ocean, lakes, rivers). Grew up in MI, aspire to retire in WY.
Property Type Farmhouse
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In Lockbox
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 6
  • Not suitable for children
  • Not suitable for infants
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 28
  • Other events allowed
  • Pets not allowed
Setting & View
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
  • River
  • Forest
  • Mountain
  • Rural
  • Waterfront
  • Canal View
  • River View
General
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wifi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Ethernet
  • Free Internet
  • Body Soap
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Shower Gel
  • Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
  • Portable Fans
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Kettle
  • Pots & Pans
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Coffee
  • Rice Maker
  • Wine Glasses
Bathrooms 2 Baths (1 full, 1 half)
  • Master Bath – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
  • Upper 1/2 Bath – Toilet
Motion lights come on automatically, dimmable. Use fan while showering. TP, basic soaps, shampoo provided.
Sleeping Arrangements 3 Bedrooms, sleeps 1-6
  • Master – 1 King bed
  • Upper North Bdrm – 1 Double bed, 1 Twin bed
  • Upper South Bdrm – 1 Queen bed
All bedrooms have heaters, dimmers, fans, thermal black-out shades, extension cords @ beds for cell charging. Upper south room has AC unit. Closets, dressers, platform bed frames for under-bed storage.
Entertainment
  • Television
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo
  • Music Library
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Smart TV
  • Record Player
Family
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Outlet Covers
  • Room Darkening Shades
  • Cabinet Locks
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Lawn/Garden
  • Kayak/Canoe
  • Walkable to Park/Playground
  • Private Yard
  • Fire Pit
  • Fenced Yard
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Seating
Pool/Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Jacuzzi
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • EV Charger
  • Free Parking On Premises
Other
  • Massage
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Horseback Riding
  • Sledding
  • Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
Sports & Adventure
  • Cycling
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Whitewater Rafting
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Emergency Exit Route
  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Medical Emergency Contact
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Police Emergency Contact
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
  • Linens High Temp Wash
  • Cleaning Products
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Potential Noise
  • Pets Live at Property
  • Limited Amenities
  • Cameras/Surveillance
  • Dangerous Animals
  • Pool/Jacuzzi With No Fence
  • Near Lake, River, or Water Body
Check Out Tasks
  • Return Keys
  • Turn Things Off
  • Throw Away Trash
  • Lock Up
  • Gather Towels
Accessibility
  • Path To Entrance Lit At Night
Registration Number
06003621