Where To Stay For Idaho's Amazing Stargazing In Nation's First Dark Sky Reserve

An area of Central Idaho just became America's first Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Reserve, offering a dazzling display of stars, comets, and our magical Milky Way Galaxy. If you're an avid stargazer planning a trip to The Gem State to experience the new reserve, TripAdvisor Rentals has plenty of accommodation options.


TripAdvisor Rentals offers hundreds of thousands of properties around the world, from beach houses to ski cabins to secluded mountain cottages—and everything in between.

In the Sun Valley region of Idaho where the Dark Sky Reserve sits, you can choose from a dog-friendly lodge with a hot tub and stunning mountain views, or a secluded bavarian-style house nestled in the Sawtooth National Forest, among over 100 other rental properties available to book in the area.

Vacation rentals offer the utmost privacy and many come with outdoor areas for viewing the incredible Idaho night sky. You'll enjoy extra space, a full kitchen, and amenities like a washer and dryer. In Sun Valley, you'll also be close to top-notch skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, golfing, and many other outdoor pursuits.

Check out all the Sun Valley rental properties available from TripAdvisor and start planning your Dark Sky getaway now!

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