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Orchard, Idaho: Big Idaho Potato Hotel

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Address:
31581 S. Orchard Access Rd, Orchard, ID
Directions:
I-84 exit 71. Drive southwest on S. Orchard Access Rd for 5.5 miles. The potato will be on the right, just south of the train tracks.
Phone:
Contact via Airbnb
Admission:
Free to look at outside. $200 a night, plus around $50 in taxes and fees.
RA Rates:
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Big Idaho Potato Hotel.

Big Idaho Potato Hotel

Giant spud traveled the U.S. on a flatbed truck for years promoting Idaho potatoes. Retired in 2018, transformed in 2019 into a single-room motel.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [05/12/2019]

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Dolly the cow.

Big Idaho Potato Hotel

Had a lovely visit with Dolly the Jersey cow!

[Susan Cuda, 08/25/2023]

Cow-communing is a bonus even for those who can't stay overnight in the potato.

Idaho Potato Hotel.

Big Idaho Potato Hotel

Dolly the cow greeted us; treats for the cow still available. Fun story. Worth traveling 6 miles off the interstate to see.

[LAHS, 08/03/2022]

Big Idaho Potato Hotel.

Big Idaho Potato Hotel

There's a cow on the property that comes to the gate when you get food from a candy dispenser on the ground. 25 cents for a handful!

[Erma, 10/21/2019]

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