26 Yellow Pine Ln

An off-grid log cabin built in 1950, sitting directly on the banks of Thorn Creek outside Boise, Idaho, bordering public state land and national forest on 0.84 acres. One bedroom and one bathroom across 435 square feet, listed at $295,000 after a recent $34,000 price cut. This is a genuinely rare combination: a real, code-built single-family residence, not a land parcel or an unfinished structure, set in a truly remote, off-grid setting with water on every side.

The setting

The listing’s own highlights read almost like a checklist of everything a creekside escape should offer: an outdoor shower, a spacious large deck, fishing at your doorstep, creek views, total privacy, natural seclusion, and quiet only nature provides. Having gone through the full listing description and photos, none of that reads as exaggeration.

The cabin sits right on Thorn Creek, described as alive with brook and rainbow trout, essentially putting fishing access at the back door. The property borders public state land and national forest directly, which the listing notes grants access to nearly endless trails for hiking, ATV rides, snowshoeing, and wildlife spotting, including elk, mule deer, grouse, and turkey — genuine wilderness exploration without permits or crowds, straight from the property line.

The aerial photography captures just how deep into the forest this property sits, wrapped by dense pine on every side with the creek cutting directly through the lot. Winter photos show the same setting blanketed in snow, confirming this is a cabin that holds its character across every season rather than looking its best only in a single listing shoot.

The cabin

Inside, the main living level centers on a wood-burning stove, the cabin’s primary heat source and also its visual anchor, surrounded by a patterned area rug, comfortable seating, and genuinely charming vintage touches like antique pendant lighting and wall-mounted collectibles that give the space real personality rather than a generic rental-cabin feel.

The kitchen is finished with wood cabinetry, a gas range, and a small dining area with red chairs tucked beneath a window — compact, exactly as expected in a 435-square-foot footprint, but genuinely functional rather than an afterthought.

A set of wood stairs leads up to a sleeping loft tucked beneath the sloped roofline, finished simply with wood flooring and furnished with a daybed and chair — a real second living zone rather than just storage space above the main floor.

The single bathroom carries the same rustic character as the rest of the cabin, with a wood floor and vintage hooks mounted on the wall for coats, hats, and gear — small details that reflect genuine lived-in charm rather than a staged photo shoot.

Outside

The large deck is one of the property’s defining features, spanning out over the creek with railings on both sides and genuinely enough room to host guests, relax with morning coffee, or simply take in the creek views the listing promises. An outdoor shower on the deck adds real post-adventure convenience that’s easy to overlook until you actually need it.

The listing also specifically notes ample space for RVs and extra guests, meaning this isn’t a one-visitor-at-a-time retreat — there’s genuine room here for friends or family to join without feeling cramped.

What to know before you call

This is a genuinely off-grid property. Water service is listed simply as “Other” rather than a conventional municipal or well connection, and prospective buyers should confirm the exact water source and system directly with the agent before assuming standard utility hookups. Sewage runs through a septic tank. Heating is wood-based, consistent with the wood-burning stove that anchors the living space — there is no mention of a backup furnace or central heating system, so winter readiness depends on that stove and whatever supplemental heat a buyer chooses to add.

The listing accepts cash, private financing, or other arrangements as terms, worth discussing directly with a lender given the property’s age, size, and off-grid systems, which may affect standard mortgage eligibility. The lot sits partially within a FEMA Zone X moderate-risk flood plain, which is worth factoring into any insurance research before moving forward, given the direct creek frontage.

The price has already been cut $34,000 as of September 15, 2026, down to the current $295,000. This home has been on the market 236 days as of this writing, with substantial interest already shown: 3,285 views and 256 saves tracked by Zillow, suggesting real demand for a property this distinctive even without a sale yet finalized.

This property is featured in our latest Idaho roundup video, alongside twelve other Idaho cabins and homes priced at $400,000 or less. You can see more Idaho properties, off-grid cabins, and creekside retreats on the properties page.

The facts

Paul Heim at Silvercreek Realty Group is the listing agent for this property. He can be reached directly at 208-794-8175. More like this lands in the Monday email.