Nordman, Idaho
Our family is now sharing, for only a few weeks per year, our cabin on Idaho's Crown Jewel, Priest Lake. The location offers the best view with the magnificent Chimney Rock and adjacent peaks poking up at 7000+ ft. on the Selkirk Crest. Miles of open, undeveloped shoreline is in view across the lake, with a wetland at the Bear Creek outlet that is frequented by moose and bald eagles. Situated in the Kaniksu National Forest, you are surrounded by majestic mountains, thick forests of multiple species of trees, including groves of ancient cedars; crystal clear water, tree-scented fresh air, and abundant wildlife. If you have never been to this area, you're in for a treat, especially if you enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of it all.
Your knotty-pine cabin is in a prime spot about halfway up the lake on the west side with easy access. Facing east, your cabin is protected by the blazing afternoon sun, while the beach and dock remain sunny until late in the afternoon. In the evening, watch the sunset illuminating Chimney Rock and Mt. Roothaan (7235'). Cool nights then lower the temperature in your cabin quite nicely. Take your coffee out on the deck, dock, or screened porch and take in the morning sun.
Great for swimming. No steep inclines or drop-offs here. There is a gradual slope to the water 30' from your new deck, continuing to the end of the dock where the depth is, give or take 4'. The water is very refreshing and is clear enough that you can always see your toes while treading water! The lake bottom is usually visible at a depth of around 15 feet.
Your clean and comfortable two-bedroom cabin includes: one full bed, two twin beds, and a futon with a thick mattress in the main room that is actually comfortable to sleep in. Someone in your group will get to wake up every morning to the inviting sound of the water lapping on shore just a few feet away. All linens, towels, pillows, and extra blankets are provided.
The kitchen is grocery ready, and you can observe the beautiful lake and mountains while cooking and dining at the kitchen table. A gas barbecue is ready to fire up on the deck.
HDTV flat screen with DVD player is in the living room.
A small entry/utility area has an extra sink with a lighted mirror.
Unlike a lot of other lakes around the northwest, most of the best areas to recreate on Priest Lake are open for the public to enjoy. Explore! Bring your boat. Venture south to enjoy some of the great resorts, putt around mostly public Baritoe and Kalispell Islands in your boat, go to the museum at Luby Bay, or take a trip to the town of Coolin and visit the Leonard Paul Store. Go north to check out some of the secluded bays and enjoy the many inviting beaches. Wet your fishing lines and troll for Kokanee or Mackinaw (lake trout) around the twin islands. Everyone needs to experience the taste of fresh, land-locked sockeye salmon (Kokanee). They are delicious. Two- or three-pound Macks can also be so very tasty, more so if prepared properly.
Make it a day trip boating to the undeveloped (aside from a few primitive campsites and hiking trails) Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. There is a fairly good chance you will see a moose or three wading about in the three-mile thorofare to the upper lake. Stay slow and give them lots of space please. You can also drive to the head of the main lake to the trail head at Beaver Creek and walk the western shore.
Hiking trails around the lake are numerous, and range from leisurely walks along the western shore, to more challenging mountain hikes that offer unbelievable panoramic views. Camera-up if you can.
Kayak (not included) or float Granite Creek, located a block or so north of your cabin.
Boat or not, there are many more things to see and do at Priest Lake that are not mentioned here. Did I say huckleberries Water Frisbee Sailboarding (unfortunately, board not included). More information is available at the cabin, the Priest Lake Ranger Station (about 7 miles south), and the Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Free 2-can garbage service per week. Please leave cans in the shed.
The water at the cabin has been tested and is safe to drink, but it is high in iron content affecting the taste. We include 6 gallons of complementary drinking water for our guests.
Cell service at the cabin seems to only work with certain carriers. Folks that have Verizon have no problem, but AT&T and Consumer Cellular do not function at the cabin. Reception can be had if you drive towards Elkins Resort, which is about a mile away or less.
If desired, we will leave you a Pelican peddle boat for your use.
We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the entire cabin. The kitchen was well stocked to make meals. The barbecue outside was excellent. Awesome new deck with patio furniture. Nice grassy area leading down to the lake. Enjoyed keeping our boat at the dock all week. Close to Elkins. Friendly neighbors. Great host with excellent communication. Would love to stay again!
Had a great week at this cabin. Especially good for us that my folks (in their 80s) could get down to the dock so easily!
We love this cabin! It has an amazing view of the lake and is just charming and literally the cleanest place we have ever stayed!! The owners are simply wonderful people!
The cabin is spotless! The owners are wonderful people! The location on the lake can’t be beat! We love returning every year to this special place!
We had a great time. Very clean and comfortable. Water was so nice! Neighbors very friendly. Beautiful experience...
This was our 3rd vacation in this cabin and it was as always a truly delightful experience! We look forward to renting here again!
This cabin on Priest Lake is amazing. It’s right on the water with a beautiful view of the Lake. The owners are friendly, respond quickly to questions, are easy to work with and the neighbors are very friendly. Highly recommend!
This charming Priest Lake cabin is beautifully maintained and was sparkling clean when we arrived. It has a beautiful setting on the lake with an amazing deck and screened in porch which invites you to sip coffee, read a book, relax and enjoy the scenery. The neighbors are the best you could ask for and enhance the experience. The owners are wonderful to interact to with and quick to respond to any questions. We had a wonderful week here and would love to return!
The property is simple but very clean and well kept. We loved the bbq and small kitchen for cooking dinner.
This little cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay -and we will hopefully be returning soon. The best part was the view of the sunrise over the water. Magical.
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