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Exterior
21 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Games room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Gooding, ID
  • North Canyon Medical Center
    4 min walk
  • Thousand Springs State Park
    25 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Ole Mexican Foods
    5 min walk

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About this property

Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 12Bath

West Wing: 15 bdrs 9 bathrms (what you are paying for now, through VRBO)
East Wing: 6 bdrs 4 bathrms additional $500/night, only pay if you need it, due on arrival not when you book with this website.

The Gooding University Inn, the old Gooding College building, is full of history and makes an excellent getaway for 1 person to large reunions. This is not a "cookie cutter" stay, the facility is unique and is full of charm. It was abandoned and neglected for many years and is now being remodeled and updated. There is a lot of work done, but it is "a work in progress", if you are looking for a Marriott like facility this is not it. The environment is open and rustic, with large hallways and rooms and some parts of the building needing finishing touches. We know you will enjoy making treasured memories with us.

This beautiful historic building was the Gooding College, built in 1920. It has been restored/modernized and makes a wonderful getaway for family get-togethers and other events.

West Wing:
The west has 15 bedrooms (each sleeps 2-8 people), 9 bathrooms, and a fully remodeled/modernized kitchen, dining room, game room and more . Currently we have beds for over 60 people, plus cribs and portable playpens. Also the Theater Room with High Definition Surround Sound and 3D movies, and a large play/gathering room (22'x75’) is included. Please take a look at the photos to see how beautiful this building is.

East Wing ($500/night, due on arrival)
In the summer the east wing will be available for an additional fee. The east wing will add 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms to your space. If you need the extra space the east wing sleep 36 additional people in comfort. The additional cost to add the east wing to your rental is only $500/night. THE EAST WING IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE RENTING THE WEST WING.

Check In: 4:00 pm (contact us if you need to come or drop stuff off early)
Check Out: 11:00 am (let us know if you leave early, so we can get a jump on cleaning)

Gooding is a quiet small town but there's lots to do:

https://www.goodinginn.com/area-highlights

Gooding City of Rocks
Gooding City of Rocks is an area of unusual and highly scenic rock formations. Erosion has carved fascinating spires and hoodoos from the underlying deposits of solidified volcanic ash. Excellent hiking, sightseeing and solitude. About 15 miles north of Gooding on Highway 46, turn west at the BLM sign for Little City of Rocks. Follow the signs and travel about 7.5 miles on a generally well-maintained dirt road, which is suitable for passenger vehicles if conditions are dry. For more about the geology of Gooding City of the Rocks

Malad Gorge
The Malad River Canyon is 250 feet deep and 2.5 miles long. At Malad Gorge State Park, located right off Interstate 84, you can view the canyon and walk along the rim. The highway crosses over Malad Gorge, but the angle of view hides the deep gorge where the river cascades into Devil's Washbowl. Views of the gorge are best from the slender-but sturdy-bridge that arcs across the canyon.

Niagra Springs & Thousand Springs State Park
The churning, icy blue glacial water is a National Natural Landmark and part of the world-famous Thousand Springs complex along the Snake River. The park provides a great opportunity to drive into the 350-foot-deep Snake River Canyon. Once inside the canyon, you'll find year-round fishing in Crystal Springs Lake, including a handicap accessible site. Waterfowl and other wildlife are abundant.


Camping
Mountains to the north of town, just a 35 mile drive, offer to local folk or to those traveling through a place to enjoy the beauty of nature as it has been created. Fresh clean mountain air enhances the lives of those who enjoy the excellent camping areas available in the mountains outside of Gooding.


Skiing
Just miles away are some of the world's most famous winter ski resorts - Sun Valley, and also not far from there is Soldier Mountain. Also enjoy cross country skiing.


Snowmobiling
Flat lands around the valley add make great snowmobiling. Also, the Gooding County Snow Park at the Gooding-Camas County line, includes 150 square miles of BLM and private land for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding.

Gooding Public Pool
Enjoy going for a dip at the well maintained and convenient public pool. Cost is $3/person, three and under is free. Hours 1pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm The pool accompanies a park with playground equipment and space to run around. just 5 minutes away.

Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake
Cliff jumping/Swimming/Large playing fields/Sightseeing. Open all year, hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $3 per vehicle The swimming area has a beach blocked off perfect for younger children and for playing in the sand, lifeguards, kayak and paddle board rentals, picnic areas with shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, swings and fishing available. In addition you can purchase refreshments. There are trails to walk too. The lake is surrounded by reeds and rocky cliffs. Beautiful setting. The amazing Shoshone Falls in also included is the price. Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake are a must do for any group.

Dinning

Zeppes
Great hole in the wall pizza joint. Get away for the big chain restaurants and enjoy arcades, air hockey, and pool, and some of the best pizza you will ever have. 5 min away

El Toro
Truly an amazing authentic Mexican treat. Try the Molcajete you won't be disappointed, guaranteed. 5 min away.

New China House
In the mood for Chines? Try the New China House. Also serves great American breakfast lunch and dinner. 5 minutes away

Water Sports:
idahowatersports (rental equipment)
invertsports (rental equipment)
paddlethesnake (rental equipment)
riverrattwinfalls
Dierkes Lake (cliff diving, swimming and so much more) *highly recommended

Horseback riding:
idahohighdesertequestriancenter
buhlhorsebackriding

Others:
laser-mania (awesome mini-golf)
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
tandembase (base jumping!)


Digital list: https://www.goodinginn.com/area-highlights
During your stay at this castle, you're just a quick walk from North Canyon Medical Center. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room.
  • Free WiFi
  • 0.2 miles (0.4 km) from North Canyon Medical Center and 11.2 miles (18.1 km) from Thousand Springs State Park
As a guest of Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 12Bath, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 12Bath also features a garden and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gooding castle is smoke free.

Property manager

Lana and Daniel Brown

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Outdoors

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

More

  • Note from host: $200 smoking fee. The alarm system will know!
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • 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 and check-out are 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Historic Gooding College, Beautiful Building Small Town up to 21Bedrooms, 12Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aidan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ali J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julaine B.

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

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Madyson J.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
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
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

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah W., Meridian, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Tressie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kirsten W., Visalia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Great place for a family reunion
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This was our second time there. It was very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

corey l.

Liked: Cleanliness
A special place
Had an amazing weekend wedding here. The owner was incredibly easy to talk to and very helpful leading up to our stay and our big day. They let us decorate and provided a lot of amenities for a larger event. It is not the fanciest place in the world, but it was perfect in our eyes. A great spot for budget nuptials. Truly great. It was a place that was entertaining for all ages of our guests (1.5 years to 77). We enjoyed our time so much our families plan to rent it again for reunions. Everyone had plenty of space, we slept about forty people here and easily could have had more (and had about ninety attend the ceremony). It was easy to relax and feel comfortable here, host a special event, and sing songs by the fire. It is in the process of being renovated, but the owners clearly care about the history and integrity of the building and the area. Seriously a unique and special place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great venue for our retreat
This ended up being a great venue for our church's annual women's retreat. It was great to have so many bedrooms so that we only had 2 or 3 ladies sharing a room. The beds were comfortable and it was so great that we did not need to bring our own linens. (Note: Many of the bunk beds are triple bunks, so the bottom bed is at floor level, and not a lot of space for sitting up, those would be better suited for small children.) The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cooking equipment. The building does sit right in Gooding, but we didn't hear a lot of noise from the town and there were several things to do within 30 minutes during our free time. The floors are very creaky, but it does add to the charm of the 1920's built building. THe basement has a pool table, foos ball, and ping pong table, as well as a nice theatre room. It was a great space to spend a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best wedding venue ever!
We had an absolutely amazing time at this home. It was family reunion wedding style. Everyone raved about how great it was being together while not being on top of each other. Huge kitchen(s) so much fridge space, everything we needed. There is a great little museum you can walk too! The host was kind & amazing and let us do our thing. People looked as us funny when we said we were getting married in gooding, Idaho.. we literally just came cause the place was big enough to fit everyone! But wow, what an incredible experience it was for everybody, beautiful & friendly place we will keep on our hearts forever.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Big Family gatherings
We had a GREAT time!! The space was perfect for our family get together of 32 ranging from ages 2-84yrs young. With lots of room to spare. The owners were prompt with their communication when we had questions. We would recommend this place to everyone. Memories were made and lots of fun was had. We will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Retreat
Lots of family-friendly space. Not fancy, but homey and comfortable. Plenty of lounging areas, play areas and gathering places. From the game and theater rooms downstairs, to the kitchen/living areas, there was something for everyone. Kitchen has 3 refrigerators and two ovens, so cooking for a crowd is not a problem. And with all the bedrooms and bathrooms, everyone had their own space as well. Our adult kids kept saying we need to come back. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for reunion
We had an awesome time here for our family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
This was our second time staying here. We had a large family reunion and there was room to spare! We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Large Gatherings
We absolutely loved having our family reunion at this house. There was plenty of room for all 70 of us in beds, and the house had everything we needed for cooking bulk meals. The owners were very friendly and available to help with anything. The house is located in a cute small town with lots to do in the surrounding area. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022