Why Group Getaways Matter

In a world that moves fast, where families live in different states and everyone’s schedules feel packed from sunrise to sunset, meaningful connection has become rare. That’s why group getaways are becoming one of the biggest travel trends, and McKinley Mansion is leading the way in helping families and friends reconnect in unforgettable ways.

Most vacation rentals claim they “fit large groups,” but anyone who’s traveled with more than 10 people knows the truth,
Most places feel cramped, loud, and chaotic.

But McKinley Mansion is different.

Originally built as a church and now transformed into a beautifully restored historic stay, the mansion was literally designed for people to gather. With wide-open rooms, tall ceilings, and flexible gathering spaces, it gives your group room to spread out, but still stay together.

The mansion can comfortably host up to 70 guests, giving large families a chance to stay under one roof instead of scattering across multiple hotels.

It’s big enough for everyone to have breathing room, yet cozy enough to keep the energy alive.

Parents can talk while kids run around. Cousins reconnect. Siblings laugh over late-night games. Grandparents get to be in the center of the action again.

This house was built for moments like that.

Some rentals have a pool table. Others have a TV room.
McKinley Mansion said, “Why not have everything?”

Here’s what groups love most:

• A full gym — perfect for early-morning workouts or group fitness challenges

• A rock climbing wall — unbeatable for kids and adults

• An arcade room — instant nostalgia that keeps everyone entertained

• Large communal kitchen — ideal for cooking together, hosting dinners, doing birthday parties, or prepping meals for 70+ people

• Huge gathering hall — movie nights, talent shows, planning retreats, conferences, you name it

This isn’t just a place to sleep.
It’s a place to play, bond, laugh, and create stories that become family legends.

One of the biggest challenges of planning a reunion or group trip?
Finding a location that’s “fair” for everyone.

McKinley Mansion sits in Pocatello, Idaho, a surprisingly perfect central hub for families scattered across the West.

Guests regularly travel in from 

• Utah

• Oregon

• Washington

• Colorado

• Montana

• Nevada

Everyone drives a reasonable distance, and no one has to take an expensive flight.

Plus, Pocatello has

• Affordable restaurants

• Beautiful nearby hikes

• Easy access to parks

• Grocery stores within minutes

• A quiet, relaxing small-town vibe

You get the convenience of a city without the stress of a big tourist hotspot.

There’s something special about staying in a converted church.
The moment you walk in, you feel the history, the architecture, the warm brick, the high ceilings, the stained-glass aesthetic.

It’s not a sterile white Airbnb or a basic hotel room.
It’s a place with personality. A place that sparks conversations.
A place where people say, “Wow… this is so cool,” every time they walk in.

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, church retreat, sports team trip, corporate offsite, or friends vacation, McKinley Mansion gives you the rare combo of space, comfort, personality, and connection.

Book your dates, gather your people, and get ready for your best group getaway yet.