5 Mountain and Waterfront Retreats in Idaho, Montana, and Utah

Along the water’s edge on the northwest shoreline of Henry’s Lake, this rare offering pairs 130 feet of lake frontage with sweeping 360-degree mountain views. Set in Island Park, the 1.17-acre parcel is ready to build, with a driveway in place, a prepared home site, and approved building and septic permits already secured. The setting invites a true four-season rhythm, with convenient access to world-class fishing, horseback riding, skiing, and nearby Yellowstone National Park. For those envisioning a more complete lakefront experience, the property includes potential for a private dock, and thoughtfully designed building plans are available to help shape an extraordinary retreat from the ground up. There is also an opportunity to acquire an additional 0.55± acres, expanding the sense of space and possibility.

Size: 1.00 acres

From its elevated setting near Ennis, this 9-acre Bear Creek retreat pairs mountain views with rare, protected privacy. Bear Creek flows through the length of the property, joined by two peaceful ponds, while mature landscaping and towering spruce, cottonwoods, aspens, and willows shape a serene, wildlife-rich backdrop. The 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is organized around an open floor plan with a spacious kitchen and dining area that opens to the back deck—an easy extension for everyday meals and unhurried evenings outdoors. Large view windows brighten the living room, and a generous family room with a fireplace adds a cozy gathering space. Two primary suites plus two additional bedrooms offer flexible living for family and guests. With the backyard bordering Longhorn Ranch under a conservation easement, the setting feels enduring—meant for listening to the creek and lingering with the landscape.

Set on 9 scenic acres just minutes from downtown Ennis, Bear Creek Beauty pairs privacy with a vivid sense of place. A 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence unfolds across 2,552 square feet, framed by the peaceful soundtrack of the creek and the shifting light of mountain views. Outdoors, water takes center stage: the creek winds through the property, complemented by ponds that add texture to the landscape and invite unhurried afternoons close to nature. Inside, the layout is designed for everyday living, with space to gather, retreat, and take in the setting from room to room. Here, mornings begin with fresh air and running water, and evenings settle in under wide Montana skies.

Set on 2.2 acres of peaceful, open space in Parowan, this Festival of Homes 2021 entry pairs privacy with a layout built for gathering. Three en suite bedrooms bring spa-minded details—towel-warming racks, under-counter motion-sensor lighting, and defogging mirrors—while a fourth bedroom easily flexes as an office or den, complete with a fireplace. Entertaining flows outdoors to a spacious covered patio, already plumbed, wired, and gas-connected for an outdoor kitchen, then onward to a firepit made for long evenings and stargazing. Inside, the designer kitchen centers on a BlueStar gas cooktop with grease catcher, plus a wall oven, microwave, warming drawer, quartz counters, and abundant cabinetry. A three-car garage adds two walls of storage cabinets and room for projects, with ADU-ready utilities for future flexibility.

Tucked into the valley in New Harmony, this immaculately maintained residence frames wide views toward Zion’s Kolob Canyon from expansive picture windows and outdoor living spaces. Architectural design is paired with exquisite finishes—beamed ceilings, cherry cabinets, gorgeous solid wood doors—and a steady cadence of upgrades, including over $200K in recent updates. Daily life is made effortless with geothermal heating and cooling, central vac, abundant closet and storage space, and a pantry with a dumbwaiter. An attached 3-car garage is complemented by a detached fourth car/workshop plus carport, offering flexibility for projects and gear. Outside, a fenced pool and spa sit alongside a fenced backyard with herb garden and fruit trees. Evenings unfold between the covered patio and open deck, where 180-degree valley and Zion views set the tone.