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

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
$517 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

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 sidesby 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.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4000 Sq Ft (372 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Parasailing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Music Library Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Outdoor Smoking Area Available. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jenifer K.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Wha a neat property!! It was very fitting for a family Christmas… rustic and nostalgic with its own story. The property is full of so many opportunities to play and explore and the indoor space has a ton of options as well!What a gem! The great room and feeding the fish daily were top on our love list! So grand!

  • Katie V.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Susan is so welcoming and accommodating! It was a perfect Christmas get away for our family.

  • LueShawntel Y.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Beautiful location and home.

  • Emma W.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    The hosts were extremely communicative! The property was well stocked, welcoming, and incredibly unique! It made for a great weekend!

  • Evelyn A.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    This is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

  • Lee J.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    Awesome property. Clean, well taken care of. Dogs were very happy, Kitchen was amazing. We had great family dinners. Would highly recommend a vacation to this property. We plan on returning.

  • Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Magical. Everything we could have wanted and more.

  • Ken G.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Wow we all loved the property it had everything we could need with lots if space for everyone to do group activities or to find a quiet to enjoy the beauty of the forest that surrounds you on all sides the shooting range was well stocked with targets for hours of enjoyment the trout ponds have massive trout you can feed the house its self was huge and very homey and welcoming i couldn't be happier with our stay i recommend staying here 1000% ken and the sprinkler repair crew

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We had an amazing time at elk mountain ranch. So much to do and explore without having to leave the property. The house was well stocked with supplies and with those few things that tend to be forgotten when packing. Susan and Mike were so accommodating, we will definitely be back next year!

  • Kristi B.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Beautiful - awesome place for families!

  • Nathan P.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Absolutely beautiful property and a quirky but comfy lodge brimming with character. We didn't interact much with Susan or Mike but thats only because we didn't need to -- we had everything we needed and then some. Highly recommend!

  • Sherry G.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    This place is quiet and serene. The house is big enough to house the three families we put in there. There are 4 bathrooms, only one without a shower. They are so well placed, that each family had their own. The house is full of activities to do, from young children to adults. The outside is beautiful too. There’s fish ponds, a shooting range, a fire pit, and benches throughout the property to sit and enjoy nature. We will definitely want to come back. The owners were friendly and accommodating.

  • Mergee D.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    This home and the beauty of the outdoors is like a picture from the past. Pick fresh raspberry’s. And blueberry’s For pancakes in the morning. Wild life everywhere . The kids had a blast feed the trout. . The history of this family and the warmth you can feel all around you. They have a big room for fun with everything kids would want including costumes for all ages. Enjoy ! Thanks so much for our stay

  • Carolyn G.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    The property is the most well stocked property I have ever stayed at. The hosts have thought of everything including kitchenware and appliances, toiletry items, books, games, puzzles, and movies. It is comfortable with stunning views. The location minutes away from downtown Coeur d'Alene is very convenient, but also quiet and peaceful. We hiked and saw a variety of wildlife. Excellent communication with the hosts who live nearby.We were there on a girlfriend trip and we all absolutely loved it!

  • Angie K.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Our family so enjoyed this beautiful property! The house was perfect..spacious and homey, with wonderful decor. Plenty or bedrooms, bethroom and space for a large family plus a lovely spacious kitchen and dining room for family time and meals..The property was amazing! Quiet, private and peaceful..Susan and Mike are such thoughtful, wonderful hostsWe plan to be back again!

  • Julie H.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Our stay was awesome. The location worked out perfect for our family to stay at. Just up the road from the wedding venue.

  • Rachel W.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    We had a wonderful and peaceful stay at this property. Lots of wildlife and unique home

  • Jennie L.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    The owners, Mike and Susan were the nicest, most accommodating. This property will take your breath away if you love nature and simple rustic charm of ranch living. Plenty to do for all…we enjoyed s’mores, pet fish ponds were a hit, walking the property to see all it had to offer. Keep your eyes peeled for the deer wandering pastures.

  • Andrea P.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    This property is like being in a movie. It's gorgeous. The house is very unique. Beds are comfy. Good hikes. Quiet. House is well stocked. Hosts are wonderful.

  • Bruce E.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Very much enjoyed our stay. What a great place, scenery, creeks, ponds, trails and mountains. A ranch house that takes a full day to explore. It even snowed a little, so we were able to use the sledding hill. Plenty of things for kids to do. Will definitely try to get back there again.

  • Wendee L.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Elk Mountain Ranch is a wonderful place for families to get get together to have fun and relax. There is a little bit of everything. Of course our favorite part was spending time with family over Christmas, but we also enjoyed feeding the trout and deer, paylung foosball, cozying up to the warmth of a fire, the beautiful scenery. Mike and Susan are wonderful hosts that make your stay comfortable and have great communication.

  • Jenny A.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We rented this house for an 18th birthday party and it was perfect! We had a wonderful time and the property is beautiful!

  • Jilara S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Property is beautiful. Owners are fantastic. Wonderful memories!

  • Dan M.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Great, historic ranch. Perfect for family and kids. Secluded but not too far from town. Super hospitality from the owners.

  • Christa G.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Beautiful stay in God’s country and memorable place

  • Lucinda G.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Very nice property and house tanks for you hospitality

  • Joyce F.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Great property for getting together with family. The setting is beautiful.

  • Judy G.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    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.

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Includes taxes and fees
$509+
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