Ernest and Mary Hemingway House

The Ernest and Mary Hemingway House is a two-story concrete structure in Blaine County, Idaho. Its exterior walls were treated with acid staining to resemble wood, and the building sits on extensive grounds along the Big Wood River.

Ernest Hemingway purchased this property in the late 1950s and moved in with his fourth wife, Mary. He lived here until his death in July 1961, and the property later remained in family ownership before passing to a nonprofit foundation.

The local library runs a fellowship program for writers who work and write at this residence for several weeks at a time. Visitors can view objects and personal collections from the house at the Wood River Museum of History and Culture downtown in Ketchum.

The property itself is not open for regular interior tours, but the grounds are visible from the outside. Those interested in learning more about the objects and life here should visit the local museum in Ketchum.

This riverside property is the last undeveloped parcel of this size within the city limits of Ketchum. The acreage of roughly 14 hectares offers open views toward the water and surrounding mountains.

Location: Blaine County

GPS coordinates: 43.69370,-114.37570

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24