Premiere Beach House, Family Friendly, West Lakeshore Drive

coeur d'alene, Idaho
$1043 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Awaken to a sun-drenched bedroom view of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Sip morning coffee in one of the lake view sun rooms. Take an early, refreshing dip in the lake, have lunch at a sidewalk cafe or the incomparable Hudson's Hamburgers, and plan a day at the beach or seeing the sights. Later, walk across the park for a supper cruise or an evening of downtown dining and entertainment; then stroll home with the moonlight reflecting across the shimmering water. Fall asleep, stars shining through the skylight. The recently refurbished Gumprecht House is situated on the shore of beautiful Lake Coeur d' Alene in picturesque Northern Idaho. It offers spectacular views with comfortable and spacious family-friendly accommodations, plus close proximity to downtown shops and restaurants as well as the amenities of the famous Coeur d'Alene Resort. Enjoy water sports, lake cruises, bike trails, hiking, golf, antique shops, museums, snow skiing and nature's beauty.


History:: The Gumprecht House sits on property once part of Fort Sherman, founded in 1878 to protect settlers, one of a string of forts built in response to the 1876 Custer massacre. After the fort was disbanded, the property was auctioned off. It was then subdivided in 1905. The lot was purchased in 1906 by the Nevers family and the house built in 1907. It was the first private beachfront house, had the pick of the lots and, consequently, an unsurpassed view. For many years the house was occupied, then owned, by the Graue family who graciously allowed the Gumprechts and others to use the beach. The Gumprecht family acquired the property in 1977 and extensively remodeled in 1981. Elderly grandchildren of the original owner knocked on the door in 1982 to tour the changes and warmly approved. One of them had actually been born in the original master bedroom. They had all passed by the house on annual summer visits to Coeur d'Alene but had not been in the house since before 1920.

Bike Storage: Bikers should like our property as there is a side entrance that proceeds directly to the finished basement which is suitable for keeping their bikes. There is a bathroom and shower in the basement as well that could be useful for runners or others. The 24-mile Centennial trail passes directly in front of the house. And, yes, we have a large pasta pot.

Family room & game room: To provide a break from the elegant main floor spaces the back porch was enclosed years ago, creating a casual and comfortable family area just off the kitchen and breakfast nook. It contains a Big Screen HDTV, Blu-ray player, Xbox and DVDs as well as WiFi. See an earlier description of the game room located in the basement. We aim to accommodate families with children so, in addition to the game room with Wii, foosball, air hockey we provide 2 pack-n-plays, 2 high chairs, a stroller, 3 booster chairs, coloring books and crayons, board games, dollies, toy trucks, blocks, legos, giant legos, etc. Kids always love it and can whoop it up all they want with minimal disturbance of adults. For the elders, the West sunroom has a TV and blu ray, with French doors that can be closed to provide peace and quiet.

We are intending to accommodate families and other responsible groups. Bad experience has taught us that we do not wish to rent to groups of young men. House parties are forbidden by Vrbo unless expressly authorized.

A word about beach access. Although the beach in front of the house down to the summer waterline is privately owned by Dr Gumprecht, he has always allowed well-behaved members of the general public to use it. This has been true of this particular beach for at least 90 years. However, if there is a need to rope off a portion of the beach property for private use, there is yellow nylon rope and stakes stored inside the front door closet for that purpose.

City of Coeur dAlene VRO License # 52225

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 5200 Sq Ft (483 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Casino Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Janet H.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Apr 1, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at this beach house in Coeur dAlene, Idaho. It met our every need for 4 days. It is a beautiful home.

  • Donna G.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Our family had a wonderful stay in this beautiful lake front home! It was comfortable and roomy enough for all 11 of us to enjoy family meals, games, and a relaxing time together. We loved the quiet mornings with knitting and coffee watching the lake activity from the sunrooms, went for afternoon walks along the beach, strolled to an amazing park with our grandchildren just down the street, went geocaching just a few blocks away, and enjoyed Gooey sundaes at the resort just a 10 minute walk away. The kitchen was clean and well stocked with all the pans, dinnerware, and utensils we needed, the bedrooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated, there were shelves of toys, books, games, and puzzles. Extras like umbrellas, beach chairs, and window seat cushions were thoughtfully available. All in all a beautiful stay for our family gathering.

  • Linda T.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Perfect home for multiple generations. Warm and cozy… decorated for Christmas holiday; piano available for music; puzzles available; great kitchen; and incredible views of Lake Coeur d’Alene.Very good communication with host and management. This was our family’s second stay at the Gumprecht home, ages 9-81 and we will look forward to our next gathering.New years Eve fireworks were enjoyed by allThank you The Tiger Family

  • Laura W.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    The host prioritizes a family friendly experience! The property manager, Roni, is wonderful, extrememly attentive and accessible and does everything to make our stay top notch! This is our 7th year of thoroughly enjoying this property. A resounding 5 Star experience!!

  • Blaise B.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    This was an amazing house and fit my Birthday holiday plans for my family and Grandkids! Also very close to the Santa cruise for the little kids too! Loved coming here and will come back for sure.

  • patty n.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    The house was beautiful with amazing views of the water and the Christmas lights at the resort. I really appreciated the cleanliness and all the amenities that were provided. Definitely on our “stay there again” list

  • Nancy S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Location is spectacular , close to town , water and parks!Great spot t for family get together.

  • Deb H.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Our cousin from Australia just came off a 41 day cruise and wanted to see some sights out west in the US. Glacier National Park was our first stop, then we spoiled him with this beautiful home on the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The host graciously allowed us to check in early. The house was walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the marina. We gave our cousin the master suite and he loved looking out at the lake. We enjoyed using the sun rooms for coffee in the morning and caught a football game one evening. The home was spotless, the beds were comfortable, and we found everything we needed for meals and drinks at home. It was so convenient having a laundry room in the basement. We would definitely come back. Thank you for sharing this treasure with us!

  • Ann D.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    This house was a dream for our family vacation! It is roomy, comfortable, extremely well stocked, and in the absolute best location in town. Our adult kids loved the game room, and we all enjoyed hanging out in the sunrooms and the backyard. The hosts are the nicest people ever, and went way beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope we can come back again!

  • Julie G.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Great place for a larger group or family to explore CDA. Our family enjoyed local restaurants, swimming, boating, shopping and hiking.

  • Maggie C.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    This historic house is incredible! So charming, well-stocked, and very clean! There are lots of cozy areas to sit and get away and wonderful areas for gathering. Our family gathering of 13 loved it and will be returning!

  • Jill B.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Our stay in July was wonderful. Easy check-in and communication. The house was plenty big to accommodate our group with space to spare. The access to the lake right in front of the house was a huge plus! Would stay again!

  • Cathy T.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Fantastic place to stay with a family!

  • Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    perfect for our family of 11 people, it is the 12th time we have used this house.

  • Becky M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    We have stayed at the Gumprecht House several times and it is perfect for our family (18 months to 77!). The location is perfect, whether we are at the beach, out on the lake with our boat and wave runners, taking the kids to the very close park, playing pickle ball or strolling the streets of the lovely village. If not walking, our favorite mode of transportation is bicycling. The house is roomy and beautiful with 5 bedrooms and many sitting areas on the main floor. We shall be returning for many years to come!

  • Laurel K.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    My family and I came for the Ironman and this couldn’t have been a more perfect location! We were able to walk to all events besides being so close to downtown. Of course having the lake across the street and all the lake rentals near us was a bonus. If we ever come to this area again we will definitely see if this house is available!

  • lis i.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    We had a wonderful time staying on West Lakeshore Drive. The location is stellar and the house worked out well. We're already looking at using it next year (once we have dates).

  • David D.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Location, Location, Location. You cannot be better positioned than this property it was right in the center of everything that we had planned for my daughter’s week long wedding celebration. House had everything we needed lots of parking and the two sunroom are excellent people watching with early morning coffee or late evening bourbon. Would more than highly recommend and we would stay again

  • Steven H.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Wonderful as always!!

  • Della G.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    Amazing location and super spacious!

  • Steven H.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    Great as always. We’ve stayed multiple times while attending dance competitions at the college. It’s our favorite rental in the neighborhood.

  • Jodie V.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    Very lovely home in a stunning location. All instructions were very easy and the host was a great communicator.

  • Shane M.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    We would definitely stay there again!

  • Laura W.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    It never disappoints!! So family friendly, cozy and with an incredible view. The property manager, Roni, has always been amazing and so easy to work with. We can't rate this house and experience highly enough ... in EVERY category. Thank you, Gumprecht House and all who are involved in keeping this special place going!

  • Paula & Walt S.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Another great Thanksgiving with adult siblings and grand-kids. This house and location never disappoints even with the varying age groups. We love that this large older home tells a story and has tidbits of history framed and hanging on the walls. Plenty of room for conversation and catching up, a playroom downstairs for the kids is a plus. The house is well stocked with everything you would need in addition to being very clean.

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Awesome…loved the place…super location…neighbors very friendly!!!

  • Elisabeth R.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Nice large home which accommodated our adult children. Plenty of room for everyone to enjoy time together. Fab location.

  • Margaret S.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Five couples came together to enjoy this beautiful home on the lake. It is well appointed with everything you need. Sitting on the lawn across from the lake was exceptionally nice. We walked down to the marina and enjoyed the shops several times during our stay.

  • William M.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    This property was amazing. The check-in process was simple, the house is beautiful and with tons of history, and the view (especially from the master bedroom) was amazing. We walked to Hudsons Hamburgers, we swam right in front of the house, and we enjoyed Sherman Ave. Wow this house really was amazing.

  • Cheryl T.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    We had a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary for our grandparents here. My favorite part was that there were 4 floors. My cousins and I loved playing hide n seek on all the floors. I also enjoyed having private lake access and having a park so close by. I also enjoyed the air hockey, and having the entire family in one house. Taylor, age 12. I have never had such a great week! We got to have fun playing at the park and swimming. I was so excited to choose my own room and could barely choose because they were all amazing. I never got bored in this house, who would? We always had something to do. Brynna, age 10. I loved my stay!!!!!!!!!!!! Elsie, age 8. Me too! Revel, age 5. They pretty much summed it up! Our whole family had an absolutely fabulous time at the Gumprecht home on Lake Coeurd’Alene. The location is PERFECT! The house was clean, very spacious, well supplied, and very comfortable. We loved walking a few blocks to get coffee, ice cream, shop in great stores, listen to bands play in the park, and great restaurants. We also spent a day at the fabulous Triple Play water park and arcade. In the evening we would gather in the front porch to play games and visit, while admiring the incredible views! Thank you for sharing your home with us! The Thompsons

  • Cathy T.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Our family just loves staying here! We walk into town for coffee, food, hikes. Location couldn't be better.

  • Amy L.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    This was the perfect house for our large family, whose members range in age from 1 to 60. Well-situated within walking distance to coffee, the park, the docks, lake and beaches, the home had absolutely everything we needed in terms of water gear, towels and kitchen tools. It also just had a very homey feeling. We loved all the different areas where the kids could play and we could relax, play and look at the amazing view.

  • Alicia D.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    This is the second time we've stayed at this house for a family vacation. Perfect location, perfect views of the beach, awesome playroom for young kids. You can't go wrong!

  • Pat A.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    My family and I love it! The house was great! Location awesome! Hope to do this again next year!

  • Laurie Terjeson

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    This is an amazing home and easily accomodated 11 women for an annual get together. We are all over 65 years of age and easily used the stairs to the upper floors and into the house. Beautiful, easy walk to town along the water and we felt safe walking back to the house in the group after dark. Great restaurants, shopping, farmer's market, bars. House is directly accross a one way street from a grass area and steps down to the water. We were able to put our beach chairs in the sand and toes in the water on a hot day! Loved sitting in the two sunrooms or out on front lawn and watching the people walk and bike by. Everyone was so friendly in the town. House was very well equipted with anything we needed. Basement would be a great area for kids, with toys and air hockey (maybe pool or foosball was there also?). Communication was great between agent and also the home owner. We all highly recommend this home for large group stays and we will return!!

  • Andrea H.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    We stayed with 3 families and had many children under 5. The location was ideal for walking to the park, beach, downtown, and marina. Our family loved that it felt like a home.

  • Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    Beautiful lakeside home! Fully equipped kitchen, great basement game room, two gorgeous sunrooms overlooking the water, and chairs and towels included for the beach. Short walk to all restaurants and shops. Adjacent to a gorgeous park. Perfect for our family reunion. Would not hesitate to stay again!

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