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Cougar Bay house rental - Summer on the front porch.
Summer on the front porch.
  • Cougar Bay house rental - Summer on the front porch.
    Sunny patio, fire pit, and shade.
    Gas BBQ, lots of patio space, & tipi too.
    Wintery front porch scene January 2013
    Front entry
    Lots of room
  • Cougar Bay house rental - Dining and living spaces
    Dining with plenty of seating!
    Cozy den and sofa bed
    Big farm kitchen
    Wet bar, popcorn and movies in the cozy basement.
    Bathroom with large walk-in shower and heated floors.
  • Cougar Bay house rental - Eco-friendly brand-new king - super comfortable, flat screen T.V.
    Eco-friendly brand-new queen - rave reviews on the beds
    Eco-friendly brand-new queen - cozy and comfortable
    Twin beds in Labrador theme.
    spring Rhododendrons
    The Tamarack log home & owner John Thornton soon after it was built in 1906.
 
Cougar Bay house rental - Summer on the front porch.

Summer on the front porch.

Sunny patio, fire pit, and shade.

Sunny patio, fire pit, and shade.

Gas BBQ, lots of patio space, & tipi too.

Gas BBQ, lots of patio space, & tipi too.

Wintery front porch scene January 2013

Wintery front porch scene January 2013

Front entry

Front entry

Lots of room

Lots of room

Dining and living spaces

Dining and living spaces

Dining with plenty of seating!

Dining with plenty of seating!

Cozy den and sofa bed

Cozy den and sofa bed

Big farm kitchen

Big farm kitchen

Wet bar, popcorn and movies in the cozy basement.

Wet bar, popcorn and movies in the cozy basement.

Bathroom with large walk-in shower and heated floors.

Bathroom with large walk-in shower and heated floors.

Eco-friendly brand-new king - super comfortable, flat screen T.V.

Eco-friendly brand-new king - super comfortable, flat screen T.V.

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - rave reviews on the beds

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - rave reviews on the beds

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - cozy and comfortable

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - cozy and comfortable

Twin beds in Labrador theme.

Twin beds in Labrador theme.

spring Rhododendrons

spring Rhododendrons

The Tamarack log home & owner John Thornton soon after it was built in 1906.

The Tamarack log home & owner John Thornton soon after it was built in 1906.

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Cougar Bay vacation house rental
Family home, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.25 Baths, (Sleeps 8 max)

Comfortable log house. Big yard. Fire pit, ski tuning area, skit storage, art, yard, front porch, newly updated, ski storage, attached garage.

High on walk-ability and bicycling we are close to some great restaurants like Syringa, and Bistro on Spruce. Walk only 3 blocks to Pilgrims Organic Market & Deli for groceries and wine, and we're only a few blocks from Bicycle Sales and Service on 4th Street. http://www.bicycleservice.com/ .

Built in 1906 it was a working farm in its early days. The home was well cared for all those years, and in over 100 years we are just the 3rd owners.

The log house is a big 4-bedroom home with brand new eco-friendly super comfortable cushy beds – 2 queens, a king in the master bedroom, and a bedroom that features twin beds. A full-sized sofa bed in the den folds out for company and we provide a queen air bed if needed.

We furnished this majestic home in our eclectic, artsy, colorful and comfortable style, displaying a lot of northwest and local art throughout the house.

The front porch is wide and comfortable and features a big porch swing - wonderful for enjoying warm summer evenings.

The fenced back yard is huge and private - a great gathering place for you with Adirondacks, a fire-pit, picnic tables and a BBQ. There are lots of lilacs and fruit trees including 5 apple, 1 plum, and 1 pear.

Our location is perfect for freeway or downtown access and is very close to our favorite restaurants We are within a short walk to downtown and are very close to the up and coming midtown area with its cute shops and restaurants.

This house is a work of love for us and we look forward to sharing it with you.

Keywords: 4-bedroom/sleeps 8. Historic Log Home, High walk-ability @ downtown and mid-town, Great location for bicycling. Huge private yard, with a big tipi for kids.

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About Carol

We are locals and have lived in the area for decades. Both of us spent our summer vacations on Coeur d'Alene Lake when we were kids and are grateful to now live full-time in the play area of our youth. Nick is a fireman and Carol is an RN who also authored and illustrated a popular local children's book called Raising Lucy. She works as an Artist in Residence in schools across the state of Idaho.

Carol purchased this house in 2011
Why Carol chose Cougar Bay

This is our home. We loved it for years before we bought it, because of it's a beautiful log home and because of the size of the lot - it is huge and private and is close to downtown and mid-town. There is something magical about the house. We wanted to be close enough to walk to downtown for Art Walk, the fireworks, and other events. We also liked the unique property and its history along with the fact that it is not smack dab right next door to neighbors. The house and its property has a woodsy in-the-forest feel.

What makes this house unique

Ski tuning area, ski storage, fire pit. Privacy. Unique woodsy setting - big sunny back yard. Tipi, patio, private back yard. Truly your own private Idaho!

Great accessiiblity to everything - town, skiing, restaurants.

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Cougar Bay house rental - Summer on the front porch.

Summer on the front porch.

Sunny patio, fire pit, and shade.

Sunny patio, fire pit, and shade.

Gas BBQ, lots of patio space, & tipi too.

Gas BBQ, lots of patio space, & tipi too.

Wintery front porch scene January 2013

Wintery front porch scene January 2013

Front entry

Front entry

Lots of room

Lots of room

Dining and living spaces

Dining and living spaces

Dining with plenty of seating!

Dining with plenty of seating!

Cozy den and sofa bed

Cozy den and sofa bed

Big farm kitchen

Big farm kitchen

Wet bar, popcorn and movies in the cozy basement.

Wet bar, popcorn and movies in the cozy basement.

Bathroom with large walk-in shower and heated floors.

Bathroom with large walk-in shower and heated floors.

Eco-friendly brand-new king - super comfortable, flat screen T.V.

Eco-friendly brand-new king - super comfortable, flat screen T.V.

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - rave reviews on the beds

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - rave reviews on the beds

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - cozy and comfortable

Eco-friendly brand-new queen - cozy and comfortable

Twin beds in Labrador theme.

Twin beds in Labrador theme.

spring Rhododendrons

spring Rhododendrons

The Tamarack log home & owner John Thornton soon after it was built in 1906.

The Tamarack log home & owner John Thornton soon after it was built in 1906.

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Nearest Motorway : I-90 at 1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Syringa at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Ski : Silver Mt. at 33 Miles
Nearest Golf : The Coeur d'Alene Resort at 0.75 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Bistro on Spruce at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Point of Interest : Pilgrim's Organic Market
Nearest Point of Interest : Syringa Sushi Bar
Nearest Point of Interest : Angelo's Ristorante
Nearest Point of Interest : Bistro on Spruce
Nearest Point of Interest : Post Office
Nearest Point of Interest : Coeur d'Alene Library
Nearest Point of Interest : Art Spirit
Nearest Point of Interest : Possibilities

Our big yard is perfect for volleyball, croquet, BBQs, and family get-togethers.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Cougar Bay, Idaho

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • 'From $250/nt - seasonal rates'
  • US Dollars
  • May 21 - June 16.................$250/night (4 night min)............$1600/week
  • Ironman June 17 - 30...rented
  • July 1 - Sept 3...............$300/nt (4 night minimum)..............$1900/week
  • Damage deposit, & ins. thru VRBO, 8% ID sales tax
  • Book 10 days or less prior - 20% discount - check on cancellation fees.
  • To reserve deposit then balance due @ 20 days prior to your stay
  • Well-mannered pets considered - case by case basis / refundable dep. & agreement
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Cougar Bay, Idaho

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2400 sq. ft.
  • 3 stories
Location Type:
  • Mountain View ...
    Views of Canfield Mt. from the back yard and bedroom windows
Theme:
  • Family
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Ceiling Fans in every bedroom available too. Gas Forced Air Furnace
  • Linens Provided ...
    Extra linens, pillows, and lots of blankets provided
  • Broadband Access ...
    free Wi-Fi
  • Garage ...
    Attached garage and detached garage. Excellent safe bicycle storage area.
  • Washing Machine ...
    Full laundry w/ detergents
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    softeners also an old fashioned clothesline available.
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wood Fireplace ...
    back yard fire pit in patio
  • Internet
  • Heating ...
    Gas forced air and additional wall heat in bedrooms.
  • Towels Provided ...
    1 - 2 towels per person and washclothes
  • Parking ...
    street and 1 car garage parking
  • Living Room ...
    Big
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
Kitchen:
  • Stove ...
    Glass top electric cooking. Easy to clean
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    12 plates, forks, knives, spoons, glasses
  • Pantry Items ...
    Spices, oils, and some baking items provided
  • Coffee Maker ...
    and coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen ...
    Garbage disposal, dishwasher, glass cook-top stove. Wine glasses, plastic and glass drinking glasses - 12 plates and utensils for 12.. Cloth napkins and place-mats for 12.
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Put on the apron and oven mittens, because we have lots of baking and grilling items. Make cookies or a big meal. We should have pans and utensils available for most things. My must have is a salad spinner and you'll find it along with glass storage containers for leftovers and lots of other supplies.
  • Dishwasher ...
    Smaller apartment size, but does the job.
  • Refrigerator ...
    Refrigerator/freezer combo
  • Microwave
Dining:
  • Dining ...
    Separate dining with expandable dining table. Plenty of room for a big group.
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub , hand-held shower sprayer. 2nd floor B.R.
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Heated floors, huge shower - clean and new surfaces.
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , The watercloset on main floor.
  • 2.25
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • King size beds (1) memory foam and bamboo cloth, Queen size Beds (2) both are memory foam and bamboo cloth also an air bed available for 3rd queen bed., Twin or Single Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) sleeps 1 adult or 2 kids - double bed size
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    (3) 3 flat screen TVs. 1 in media room withHD/ Blue Ray/DVD/Surround Sound and DVR, 1 in Living Room with Sound bar and iPod dock, and 1 in Master Bedroom
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Television ...
    3 TVs in the house. 1 on each floor.
  • Stereo ...
    DVD/CD player, TV in living room has a sound-bar that plays iPods and iPhones. Portable boom-box with CD and radio.
  • Games ...
    Chess, cribbage...
  • Books ...
    Big variety of books
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Big back yard patio with fire pit and colorful adirondacks 2 big picnic tables and a shade umbrella and a screened in back porch
  • Porch / Veranda ...
    Popular BIG front porch with swing and additional wicker-style cushioned chairs.
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Flat, private double lot. Great for croquet, volleyball etc..
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome ...
    Always! A great place for kids. Fenced back yard is safe and flat with a big tipi for extra fun.
  • non smoking only ...
    We respect your right to smoke but really don't want people smoking on the premises.
  • pets considered ...
    Dogs - only on pre-approval and with additional fee for yard and house clean up.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    prefer no more than 10 max
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • museums
  • theme parks
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities:
  • miniature golf
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • bird watching
  • outlet shopping
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • horseshoes
  • boating
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • antiquing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling/diving
  • snowboarding
  • snowmobiling
  • parasailing
  • racquetball
  • rock climbing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • ice skating
  • roller blading
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • skiing
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • surfing
  • hunting
  • rafting
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • cross country skiing
  • basketball court
  • hot air ballooning
  • kayaking
Notes: We provide canvas grocery bags, recycling bins. We are decorated for the holidays. In the kitchen there is most everything you need including some basic spices, olive oil. We are coffee lovers and provide a coffee grinder and coffee filters. There are extra towels and paper towels available and extra garbage bags. The bathrooms have kleenex, body lotion, body wash, shampoo and conditioners, blow dryers, and of course toilet paper. We leave plenty along with back ups in the laundry area if you run out. Security and up to date smoke detector system are in place, super-private yard, heated floor in bathroom with big shower.
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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Cougar Bay, Idaho

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average rating of 4.909091 based on 11 reviews
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Coeur d'Alene Idaho
United States
4

Fun in CDA

4 of 5
Submitted: November 14, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
This was a wonderful home to be at. Very clean and nice. A homey feel for sure and owners were great to work with. I would give it an excellent but does not having an upstairs shower. Had to go down 2 levels to basement bathroom which was beautiful, but not practical especially for older guests.
Owner's Response: We do agree about the upstairs bathroom, which is pretty big but has a roof slope that made it difficult to install a stand-up shower. In order to put it in we would have to do an extensive remodel so decided for the time being to install a spray nozzle in the bath upstairs to be more accommodating. People have enjoyed our big shower downstairs with heated bathroom floors, and the big hot water heater can handle quite a few people.
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Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Calgary
5

Well excceeded our expectations

5 of 5
Submitted: September 29, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We stayed here July 20-27,2012. The home is as beautiful as the pictures portray and beyond. The beds were extremely comfortable and dressed far better than some hotels I have visited. The property is beautifully decorated and very well maintained. The owners could not have been more welcoming and available for all our questions and needs. We loved the firepit in the backyard, and sitting on the front covered porch as well. The location is perfect, close to everything we needed. Our pets were welcome and comfortable as well. We will not stay anywhere else in Coeur d'Alene now that we have found this property and cannot wait to visit again...
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Helena,MT
5

An excellent place to relax,to vacation.

5 of 5
Submitted: September 12, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Thie property description was right on and the photos give you an accurate picture of the facility and rooms. The amenities were just as described, the property was well maintained and most certainly clean and inviting. We only had one question and got a quick response giving us time to make some arrangements for our time there. I would highly recommend this property to a friend or relative, the property is walking distance to the downtown and other shopping such as grocery, bakery and gas making everything so convienient. There are many nearby restaurants and I would recommend Cedars and a local burger place in the downtown. The city park and lake are nearby with cruises on the lake very relaxing. The yard at the property offers unlimited possibilites for family gatherings, wedding receptions or any other such events. Cannot say enough about the wonderful stay we had and will certainly return if we have the opportunity again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Lake Orion, Michigan
5

Wedding Visit - Family of (6)

5 of 5
Submitted: August 30, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We visited Coeur d' Alene and stayed at the log home for my nieces wedding this past August. The weather was great and the Log Home was perfect for our stay. My husand and I enjoyed having our grown children stay with us at the house. My daughter and her husband and my son and his finacee. The house was very clean and decorated so nicely. We enjoyed the yard and the fire pit. We grilled a couple of meals on the grill. There were two grocery stores very close by and it was convenient to shop. We did a lot of site seeing so there wasn't time to watch much TV. Though they have great entertainment systems throughout the house. If you enjoy old homes you will love this place. The very spacious updated shower in the basement was great. We would stay here again if we travel out west in the future.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers
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Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Olympia, WA
5

Log Home Review

5 of 5
Submitted: August 28, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We loved the house. It is beautifully restored and kept. There was plenty of room for 9 of us. I would recommend this property unconditionally to anyone. We will definitely consider renting it again if our plans take us back.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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