Waterfront, Dock, Lodge Home, Hot Tub, Teepee

Sandpoint, Idaho
$1067 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Waterfront, Private, Lodge Home w/Hot Tub, Cabana, Teepee, Kayaks, Dock and Boat lift. Now pet friendly too!



The Space:

'Pondering Pines' lake home is the *perfect* family vacation rental for any season.  Updated with new furnishings and decor, this home is located in the well known 'Cottages' community on the north side of Lake Pend Oreille - 1 mile from Yokes (supermarket) and just 3 miles to Schweitzer Mountain Road.



This large loghome sits on 2+ acres of private, picturesque land with waterfront on Kootenai Bay of Lake Pend Oreille.  Picture a large, green massive yard with mature fir and pine trees.  Gorgeous wood floors, plenty of natural light, and an updated kitchen that's fully appointed.  An 'L' shaped living/dining and kitchen area, with custom dining table, provide sweeping views of Lake Pend Oreille and a wrap around exterior deck and trees provide shade and privacy.  Master suite with King bed, has a separate sitting area with couch and Queen sleeper.  Across the hall is another King bedroom all with luxury linens.  A main floor full bathroom and large laundry room complete the main floor.



The lower level has a separate family room with huge 70 TV, bar, foosball table, access to the large, covered hot tub and two additional bedrooms with a full bathroom.  The 3rd bedroom has a Queen bed with luxury linens and the 4th bedroom is ideal for those kids, cousins, grandkids and young adults with FOUR full sized beds (2 bunk beds, full size) - each with it's own reading light and phone/computer charging area.



Outside relax in the Adirondack rocking chairs, wood table and deck with waterfront views.  Watch eagles and ospreys soar by, plucking a fish out of Boyer Slough and Kootenai Bay.  Saunter down the short path to the waterfront where you'll discover a true Teepee (available during summer months only - kids will love this and can sleep in the Queen bed inside).  At the water's edge enjoy an incredible Cabana (with dart board, table and chairs, refrigerator -- see photos -- and yes it has Edison bulb lights wrapped all around for night time use).  Make s'mores around the massive firepit and kids will love the new sandy beach.  For summer months, 2 large stand up paddle boards (SUPs), 1 small stand up paddle board and 2 kayaks all included at no extra charge.  A private dock with large boat lift allows you to safely moor your own boat - or rent ours!



What we LOVE about this home is the land and family-fun-opportunities all around it.  Kootenai Bay is ideal for fishing, water sports and paddling/exploring.



The location of this home is excellent!  Just 3 miles to downtown Sandpoint, 1 mile from great grocery stores and 12 miles to Schweitzer.  Sleeping 14 easily - rent this home now!   Book now.



**Note:  Each year, on September 18th OR the 3rd Sunday in September (whichever is later), the Army Corps of Engineers begins dropping the water level of Lake Pend Oreille until ultimately reducing it by a total of 10-12 feet.  Around the 4th week in September ALL boat docks and boat lifts on the lake become inaccessible and unusable, as the water completely recedes back from the shoreline leaving just bare ground beneath the docks.  The agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers states the lake level must be restored to full pool level each year no later than July 4th, however, the last 10+ years the lake water has been at full pool level around the 2nd or 3rd week in June.



VRP2020-0002 max occupancy- 14, max parking- 4



Guest Access:

You`ll be able to enjoy the entire property including the oversized garage guest area.



The Neighborhood:

This is a family-friendly neighborhood on the lake. Ideal for kids to play outside and ride bikes. Shopping is just 1 mile away, Schweitzer Mountain Road just 3 miles away and downtown Sandpoint just 3 miles away.



Other Things to Note:

Huge incredible yard in family friendly neighborhood. Covered large cabana with power at the waters edge with beach and fire pit.



Interaction with Guests:

Check-in instructions will be emailed and texted a few days prior to arrival and guests will also receive a guidebook message.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3450 Sq Ft (321 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Kayak On Site Paddleboard On Site Rock Climbing Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Foosball Table Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Sitting Area
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. 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 : 14

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Don P.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Very turn key from household items to lake toys! We were very pleased with all aspects of this property.

  • Kirsten H.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    The home was very clean and cozy. It had everything we needed for a fun family getaway. The tee-pee was darling! We enjoyed paddle boarding from the dock and roasting marshmallows and hot dogs on the beach. It was an easy drive into Sand Point! It did get pretty warm on a few nights, but they had plenty of fans which helped quite a bit.

  • David S.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    The home was very warm and inviting. Everything was well stocked and thought of.

  • Brad W.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    The house is spacious and warm. We enjoyed our stay and the house had everything we needed.

  • kevin s.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    nice big yard and driveway. not a great place to swim, no real beach and it is on a little inlet so the vegetation in the water accumulates. not the easiest place to moor your boat, shallow and narrow especially for bigger boats, we have a 24 foot pontoon boat but not a big issue. overall nice place and it accomodated my wife and I and two of our son's families.

  • Janice N.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    What a wonderful home for a family vacation! The home was beautiful and being lakefront was a perfect location. Kids (and adults) loved the kayaks and paddleboards. The firepit was enjoyed nightly with s'mores! We hope to return!

  • Rachel N.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We will be back - what an amazing property! There were six adults and we all had our own private space, plus the wonderful kitchen, dining, living room and beach area. Highly recommend.

  • Raymond G.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2024

    Stayed Apr 26, 2024

    We loved the house and hopefully will be coming back sometime in the summer so we can enjoy the boat and the tee pee - Thank you The Gunnings

  • Diana B.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2023

    Stayed Oct 12, 2023

    A delicious treat away from it all, and the autumn colors were spectacular!

  • Charles H.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2023

    Stayed Jul 18, 2023

    The property is in a lovely neighborhood and is clean and modern. The lower part of the property has a dock, sandy beach, and wonderful view of the lake. We enjoyed our stay very much. The only other comment is that the beach part of the property is down a slope, so older guests might have trouble going up and down.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$1,067+
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