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BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST!

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Interior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Lake Coeur d'Alene
    12 min drive
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
    20 min drive
  • Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park
    21 min drive
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID (COE)
    36 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Coeur d'Alene

Located in Coeur d'Alene, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Beauty Bay. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Blue Creek Bay and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Neachen Bay.

What's nearby

  • Lake Coeur d'Alene - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • McEuen Park - 22 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Kootenai Clinic Hospital Medicine - 23 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • North Idaho College - 23 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf Lodge Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST!

This magnificent and spacious home has 6 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. The unique setting of this home is at the confluence of two streams and surrounded by pristine natural beauty to stir your heart. Like a painting come to life with romantic rock bridges, quaint stone steps and walls, lush pastures, fruit trees, flowers and jade-green ponds; this is a dream come true! This enchanting home is located at the gateway into the vast National Forest. This 150 Acre ranch is surrounded on three sides by U.S. Forest land; 2 1/2 Million Acres extending to Montana and Canada! There are deer, elk, moose, bear, wolves, bald eagles, wild turkeys, and ermine on or visiting this ranch; and we have maintained the property as a wildlife preserve. There are no visible neighbors and this is a place of serenity, peace and complete quiet except for nature!

The two streams are Marie Creek, which has high water in the Spring and early summer, along with several large pools of water and log waterfalls into mid-July. By early to mid-August, Marie Creek goes underground by the ranch. It continues to run above the ranch in the National Forest. Searchlight Creek runs the north-south length of the ranch and in front of the house. Searchlight Creek runs year round and is a perfect creek for children to play in the creek and the pools.

Home is 4,000 S.F with 6 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 Stone Fireplaces and a great Western Decor!

Elk Mountain Ranch was homesteaded in 1908 and the Deed is signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, on display at ranch. The center of the current house was built in 1930, and retains much of the charm of that time period. The later additions are very western and rustic.

This family ranch was offered as a Vacation Rental beginning May 1, 2014 for the first time. The furnishings and décor are that of a high quality, Western motif reflective of the love we have for this beautiful ranch.

The ranch is 150 acres with access into the National Forest. You can pan for gold in the creek! We now have a fire pit and provide firewood for your use! You can bring your Mountain Bikes, ATV's, Snowmobiles or Cross Country Skis and stay for a fun-filled vacation summer or winter! We do provide sleds for our awesome sledding hill and snowshoes to use on the ranch or into the adjacent National Forest land. We now have 2 full size Tipis, beautifully hand painted with native designs which are great for photos, overnight sleeping, for children to play inside or for quiet meditation.

Elk Mountain Ranch is also a private trout hatchery comprised of three separate spring-fed ponds where they are raised from fingerlings to full size adult trout which in turn, spawn, and continue the cycle. We provide trout food for our guests for which the trout which put on a spectacular show! We allow absolutely no fishing on the ranch and breaking this rule will forfeit one's damage deposit. Only the bald eagles and osprey fish unhindered; and we want our guests to enjoy all this majesty of nature.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Michael Dickson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking area available.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: Housebroken pets are allowed; with a $35 pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Weddings, No events over 12 guests.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 267 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
We rented this house for an 18th birthday party and it was perfect! We had a wonderful time and the property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jilara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Property is beautiful. Owners are fantastic. Wonderful memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great, historic ranch. Perfect for family and kids. Secluded but not too far from town. Super hospitality from the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Dream
Beautiful stay in God’s country and memorable place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lucinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Very nice property and house tanks for you hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Great property for getting together with family. The setting is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G., Honolulu, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family reunion
Nine family members stayed here and had a wonderful time. Everything we needed was there from a fully stocked kitchen, pantry, lots of supplies, toys and games, plenty of towels, blankets, etc. We enjoyed feeding the trout, eating pancakes from batter provided, and visiting the area. Cell phone connection was iffy but the remoteness was so nice. Great communication from owners and good instructions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling reunion with Mom
Pictures don't do this place justice. If you are looking for a private, relaxing, beyond beautiful and peaceful place to gather, this is the place. My 91 year young mother, my siblings, spouses and a 13 year old niece had a lovely time exploring the property, hiking, feeding the fish, gathering in the kitchen to prepare meals which we enjoyed around the large dining table, relaxing in the great room to read or visit and we gathered around the fire pit every night. We enjoyed a fire in the great room as well. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, bakeware, pots and pans. The owners are more than generous with pantry supplies. There was an abundance of Bath towels, washcloths, kitchen towels and dishrags for both bathroom and kitchen. Everybody had their own private space in the bedrooms. The home is charming, roomy and clean. The owners, Susan and Mike are delightful to deal with. They were there to give us a tour when we arrived and were very responsive from the time I made the reservation till we left. We explored the beautiful area around Coeur d Alene, but our favorite place to be was on this property. If I come back to this area again with a group, I will rent this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicest owners ever!!!
The owners of this property could not have been nicer or more accommodating. They even leave a stocked pantry. The outside is the best we had many great adventures feeding fish, walking and have bond fires.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway!
Elk mountain ranch is our favorite vacation rental. So many things to do for all ages. Lots of hiking, feeding the pet trout, puzzles for all ages, games, videos and a fire pit to gather in the afternoon or evening. The kitchen is stocked with anything needed and more. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie K., Sedro-woolleu

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend for celebration
We stayed for the weekend of our sons military comissioning and graduation from college. The property was beautiful, relaxing, well kept, fun and super clean. The hosts were great, the house was super cool. We will definately be back back when we can spend more time at the property. They have so many items for kids and family fun. What an amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Mountain Ranch
We had a wonderful time! The property is amazing! It was fun to feed the trout, we did lots of hiking, and we were lucky the weather was beautiful. We also enjoyed having a bonfire each night. And everything was explained very well to us by the owners with great communication. If we are in need of another VRBO in that area, we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends birthday get together
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Christmas
When you drive up it looks so quaint and serene. Picturesque with the snow all around. Had fun feeding the fish in the pond and walking around the property. Made a great for a great Christmas.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Christmas gather for our family
Excellent stay - Susan was such a good communicator and had the place all decorated and perfect for our early Christmas gathering. Loved the location and all the space. Loved the fish ponds and sledding hill, absolutely perfect the outdoorsy family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Holiday
We had our family at this wonderful property for the holiday. Loved the cold weather and beautiful outdoors for hiking!!! Great for large groups and very well stocked house!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling reunion
Beautiful relaxing home. It had so much to offer, fully stocked kitchen, game room to watch tv or just relax. Feed the trout and walking the trails. We hade fun watching deer, squirrels, turkeys and birds
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice group place
This would be a fantastic place for families in the summer and early fall - kids would have a great time here! Amazing amount of supplies available and multiple spaces. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Get Away
Our stay was wonderful, being to explore, see wildlife and the beautiful area that surrounds this ranch was welcomed get away. Being able to feed the fish was something that we looked forward to each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Very unique house and location. Everyone enjoyed the location and property. If you enjoy the great outdoors this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOISES A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway!!
We loved the Home, location, views, and the many different things to enjoy on the property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!!
We had our family reunion at this beautiful, peaceful ranch. The house is very clean, spacious, and has everything you need.The property is gorgeous. We went on a hike that started right on the property. We enjoyed feeding the fish in the ponds. The hosts, Mike and Susan are very nice and their attention to detail provides answers to most questions before asked. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older home with lots to do
We loved exploring the house and grounds. Seemed like they would never end!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve T., 0

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond our expectations!
We were all looking forward to seeing the property based on the description, but were amazed to find it so much more spectacular than we imagined. The house is a treasure trove of amenities, the grounds were an adventure to explore. Communication with the hosts was great, they helped us find a place to take the kids fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway memories
We had a great time and the kids loved feeding the fish, the dress up closet and the tee pees. Lots of outside space to explore. Just a fun family getaway and lots of memories were made. Thank you tons!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023