See all properties
Entire home

Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home)

Photo gallery for Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home)

1 bedroom, WiFi
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, WiFi
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home)

This memorable place is anything but ordinary. A retired Western Pacific Train Caboose built in 1955 turned into a complete tiny home. Located in the once bustling Menan Produce Rail Yard. Still a business center in small town USA.

Just Inside the train is mini bunks and full bed, kitchen with Bar-top, living room, and fabulous bathroom. Just down the road from one of the best restaurants in Southeast Idaho, the Teton house. Enjoy a bit of history and charm on your next trip.

The space:
It's an open floor plan typical for tiny homes. You walk into the dining bar. On opposite side are the kids bunks. (Not standard twin. 28x63") including train books and a set of train toys tucked under in a tool bag.

Continue walking into the kitchen. Equipped with mini fridge, microwave, hot plate, dinner wear, and cooking basics.

You'll transition into the living room with beautiful bay windows on each side. With a cozy velvet couch.

That leads us to the a master suite. Comfortable full bed, reading sconces, and extra pillows. With access to the patio.

This outdoor space includes a propane grill, dinning, and relating accommodations. Evening lights offer great ambiance to relax and visit.

Guest access:
The guest have access to the train, patio, And parking space.

Other things to note:
This is a tiny home. So there are some unconventional layouts or systems that are part of the experience.

It's also located in an industrial area of a farming community. You'll see trucks, semis, trailers, campers, and farming equipment rolling by early in the morning.

No pets and no smoking.

Property manager

Alysha Andersen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Property grounds

Cheerful Country Cottage

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
The price is AU$566
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Cheerful Country Cottage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

House
Pacific 434 Train Caboose Tiny
Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home) Menan

About the area

Map
Menan, ID

What's nearby

  • Brigham Young University - 20 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Idaho Falls Idaho Temple - 27 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Idaho Falls Greenbelt - 27 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Yellowstone Bear World - 28 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Grand Teton Mall - 32 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Idaho Falls, ID (IDA-Idaho Falls Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teton House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arctic Circle Restaurants - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Great Bandino Ital - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home) located?

Situated in Menan, this holiday home is 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Snake River and within 16 miles (25 km) of Brigham Young University and Porter Park. Idaho Centennial Carousel and Legacy Flight Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Western Pacific 434 Train Caboose (Tiny Home) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nostalgic and Comfortable
Unfortunately, we got there late and had to leave early. I was so thankful for the cleanliness, lovely decor and very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place to stay!
We really enjoyed our stay! The caboose is cozy and comfortable. The outdoor space is an added bonus. Comfortable bed but only a full size. Check in was easy. Alysha, our host, was friendly and helpful. As mentioned previously, the shower/toilet combo was very small. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host did an excellent job bringing life to a piece of history. Truly a unigue experience. If you have any train enthusiasts in your family, this would be a truly great experience for them. Communication was great, the host was very responsive. The details inside the Caboose were well done to include history about the railroad. Only dowside is that it is a bit remote. A general store / gas station is across the street that offers pretty much anything you may need however.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than expected
It was great. Host very responsive and accommodating. Attention to details were amazing. Very nice country store gas station for all your needs next door. Didn't get to visit the nice restaurant in town but maybe next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Y., Los Angeles, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Our family had a wonderful time staying at the caboose! Our 4 year old loved the bunk bed, books, and train toys. Alysha was responsive and has really put in thoughtful effort to have everything you could need. Comfortable bed as well! Highly recommend for a fun lodging experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
It was a unique and fun place to stay. Clean, cute, and quiet. The kids loved it and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
So clean and quaint!
This property was SO clean and so cute!! The interior is modern and has everything needed for a short stay! Alysha was great to work with and I know that all of the properties she has are just as nice and well taken care of!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Caboose
Fun little adventure that the wife and kids loved. Cute little patio for family time as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Unique!
This was a fun tiny house! Super clean and decorated so nice! I didn't have kids, but they have fun train books and train tracks for kids to play with. Such a a fun and unique VRBO! I texted with the property manager and she responded quickly and even gave suggestions for activities and food! Such a fun place to stay if going to Yellowstone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021