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Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath

This charming mountain retreat blends rustic character with relaxation, offering stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities or evenings by the firepit.

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The historic Gooding University Inn stands in the mountains with 24 bedrooms for guests to call home. Visitors can fill their days with on-site golfing, kayaking adventures, or friendly competition in the arcade/game room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 2,975
AED 5,208 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

About the neighborhood

Located in Gooding, this castle is in a rural area and in the mountains. Banbury Hot Springs and Miracle Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thousand Springs State Park and Malad Gorge State Park. Jet skiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hunting nearby.
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Gooding, ID

What's nearby

  • North Canyon Medical Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Snake River - 19 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Snake River Canyon - 27 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Snake River Canyon Trail - 29 min drive - 62.1 km
  • Shoshone Falls - 34 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

  • Twin Falls, ID (TWF) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New China House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zeppes Pizza & Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stampede Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sidetrack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Toro - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath

Family-friendly castle in the mountains
At Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath, you can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this castle. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Barbecue grills, books, and a foosball table
  • Games, air hockey, and water sports equipment
  • Table tennis, smoke-free premises, and snow sports gear
Room features
All guestrooms at Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath boast perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 11.5 bathrooms with hair dryers and toilet paper
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

More

  • Note from host: $200 smoking fee. The alarm system will know!
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 11.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$200 smoking fee. The alarm system will know!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

Historic College Beautiful Small Town up 24bedrooms 14bath Hotel
Historic College Beautiful Small Town up 24bedrooms 14bath
Historic College Beautiful Small Town up 24bedrooms 14bath Hotel
Historic College Beautiful Small Town up 24bedrooms 14bath Hotel
Historic College Beautiful Small Town up 24bedrooms 14bath

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath located?

This family-friendly Gooding castle is located in the mountains, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from North Canyon Medical Center, and within 12 mi (20 km) of McGinnis Park and Thousand Springs State Park. Thousand Springs Visitor Center and Little City of Rocks are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 13Bath Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aidan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great for groups, there was plenty for us to do and plenty rooms for us to sleep in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Madyson J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Family Place

It is a great place to stay with a lot of people. Many bedrooms and great play space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yule Ball

Utterly Amazing! Hosts were incredilby acomadating! Check in was a Breeze! Worked with us to make the trip magical! Site was absolulety PERFECT for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Julaine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Reunion

Large facilities for big gathering. Plenty of room for everyone. Cleanliness/upkeep of property could be improved but everyone enjoyed their stay and we were able to cook and visit for 3 days in a central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We enjoyed our stay especially for the fact that there were bedrooms for everyone. The host responded immediately to questions and was helpful & considerate. No encounters with ghosts but we will be back to try again. A unique experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Meridian, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun!

We rented the Inn for my daughter’s 16th birthday because she loves all things haunted. It’s a charming place with all the comforts of home. Rooms are comfortable, beautifully decorated, and everything was super clean. We’re already thinking of events that would give us a reason to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for a big family

We had 49 people ranging from babies to great grandparents. This was a great space. We loved that the bedrooms were on the second floor so the teenagers could be loud in the basement and not wake the babies and young kids 2 floors up. The kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Reunion stay

We had a family reunion with 75 people. We rented both wings and had more than enough room. Super well equipped: bedding and towels for everyone, toys for the kids, roasting skewers at the fire pit, every kitchen item imaginable for cooking for a big crew, multiple high chairs. Seriously, very well thought out for a big family group. Lots of big areas to play indoors and out. They even rent some bounce houses for an extra fee. Very good option for a big family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sariah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vintage Gem

The Gooding University Inn was a wonderful fit for our family reunion. Plenty of beds, bedrooms and bathrooms. The towels are ex large plus nice and thick. The game room was a HUGE hit! It was chuck full of toys!!! The massage chair in the hallway was delightful! The large living room open to dining area met we had room to all be together. And together is the best. The kitchen was well stocked with pot, pans, etc. even some waffle makers. 2 big roosters, which we used to slow cook ribs for 40 people before we grilled them. I love old buildings, I think they are doing a great job giving new life to her.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tressie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Really great place

This place is really great. I brought 55 family members. There was enough room for us to spread out with a place to sleep and hang out. The kitchen had all that we absolutely needed. Everything was clean and pretty much ready for us. We did have to make our own beds upstairs, but it turned out fine. Lots of the kids slept in the basement on the provided cushions. The place has a couple great spots shaded by trees and patio chairs that we could lounge in to enjoy the nice summer breezes. The place was well cooled with AC units. Anyway, overall, many good things to say about the venue and the owners we worked with. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for Family Reunions!

We had an extended family of 60, and there was room for all with beds to spare. The small children loved it! They found plenty of toys to play with and plenty of room to play. The teenagers loved playing pool, air hockey, and ping pong, plus hours of chess, Risk, and other games. We played games on the lawn, and the older adults had plenty of shade to visit and watch. My only complaint is that there was a musty smell in the basement and some of the bathrooms looked clean, but didn't smell clean. Oh, and we should have had the hosts lock some of the doors in between rooms because they didn't latch. I am sure that if you ask them, they will do that. The hosts were very accommodating. We had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place for your reunion

This was the perfect location for our family. There were plenty of beds for everyone. And bathrooms were very functional so there were never lines. The kitchen was spacious and well stocked so we were able to cook everything without issue. We had plenty of seating for meals and entertainment for the down times. When it was hot they had ac inside and when we were outside for our carnival there were plenty of trees for shade. We had a lot of room for our dance, talent show, and baby shower. And the teens had fun playing jackbox games and watching movies in the theatre room. We had one of our members in a wheelchair and they were able to participate in everything. It is close to civilization for those who like to sneak out for a midnight run but far enough out you are not distracted with the world. The host and hostes are wonderful. I would highly recommend this spot for anyone who is looking for a reunion destination for over 60 people Or a destination wedding. (Could have a great reception here)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Reunion getaway

We had our family reunion here and loved it! We loved that we all got to stay in a central location and spend lots of time together! They had lots to do for everyone of all ages! We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian and Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Inn. There was plenty of space for our reunion. The owners were wonderful and very responsive to any questions or needs we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had a great stay. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space, but still be together. We found lots of things to keep us entertained and the owners were easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a large gathering

We had a wedding in Gooding and this location allowed all the family, friends and wedding party to all stay in one location. The owners were extremely responsive and accommodated our needs!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family gathering location!

We had a GREAT family Thanksgiving here with plenty of space for cooking, gathering, and sleeping. We are looking forward to booking here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was quite easy, and the facilities were incredibly spacious. It really was the perfect size for our 50 family member reunion. Definitely not luxurious, definitely not fancy. But the dining space and the kitchen space were excellent, the game room and play area is downstairs were perfect for us, and we had all the rooms we needed. In that sense, it was a perfect pick for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W., Visalia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Great place for a family reunion
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for large groups.

We have stayed here for 3 years now as a softball team. It is a fun property, and great for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for large groups

This is the second time we have hosted our family reunion here. Lots to do in the area and the house has everything needed to accommodate a large group. The owners are super sweet and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

This was our second time there. It was very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was so much to do!! We really loved that we could all be in the same location, have a dining area that sat all of us. The property accommodations made it possible for us to spend ample time together. We had 27 at one time during the 5-6 days we were there. We were missing 18 who couldn't make it. Even if everyone has come we would still have had plenty of room. It was old, bathroom upstairs didn't have venting so it smelled a little musty, and the floors were loud and creaky, but it was an awesome time had by all! Air conditioning in every room, and the hosts were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a family reunion!

We had a great time! All of the toys throughout the building were awesome, our kids really enjoyed it. The kitchen was very useful -- making waffles for everyone was simplified by having four waffle makers and a kitchenaid mixer. This place is excellent for large groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best!!!

We had a family gathering over Thanksgiving. It was perfect for our large family with lots of little guys. So much room to spread out. Lana is great to work with! Definitely a place we would go back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019