Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA (37 Miles to Spokane Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Awaken to a sun-drenched bedroom view of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Sip morning coffee in one of the lake-view sunrooms. Take an early, refreshing dip in the lake, have lunch at a nearby 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 moon reflected across the shimmering water. Fall asleep with the 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, art shows, performing arts, snow skiing and nature's beauty.
We are making a special effort to be both family-friendly as well as enjoyable for any party of adults, the vacation of cherished memories. The house is located but a short walk from all the fun and relaxation that Coeur d'Alene is known for. Families will find a game room with foosball, air hockey, kids' TV, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, DVD, kids videos, card games, board games, I-Pod dock, as well as a high chair, booster seat, kids dishes and sippy cups, portable crib, and training seat. There is a family room just off the kitchen with a blue-ray DVD player and home theater system. A total of 4 TV's ensure that the men, the women, and the kids can all watch their shows or videos. There is off street parking for 6 vehicles and the back fence opens on hinges to allow RV or boat parking.
The Gumprecht House is situated on property that once was part of Fort Sherman, established in 1878 to protect settlers. Eventually the property was auctioned and subdivided, creating the historic "Fort Grounds" neighborhood. Recently extensively renovated and refurbished, the house was originally constructed in 1907 as the first private beach home. It was built on the pick of the lots, and, consequently, enjoys unsurpassed views of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene from 3 of the 5 bedrooms (including the fully-appointed 3rd floor master suite), 2 lake-view parlors, 2 lake-view sunrooms, and the east stairwell where a view of the famous Coeur d'Alene Resort is framed by the windows. The Gumprecht House is located on the beach, not near the beach, and the beach is a part of the property right down to the water line. The start for the Ironman Triathalon is located just across the street where also passes the 24-mile Centennial Trail. Within 4 blocks are the city park with bandshell and quaint children's playground (modeled after Fort Sherman), the city beach with lifeguards (in season), the Tubbs Hill nature preserve, downtown shops, sidewalk cafes, the very famous Hudson's Hamburgers (since 1907, 5th generation, a "must"--written up in many national publications including The Boston Globe, USA Today, Gourmet Magazine, Sunset, and named by the food editor of the Wall Street Journal as the best $2 hamburger in America), upscale dining and bistros, a community college with art fairs and performing arts, seaplane tours, cruise boats for sightseeing or supper cruises, parasailing, windsurfing, jet ski and boat rental, guided fishing, a micro brewery, and the world-famous Coeur d'Alene Resort. The Rotary tennis courts and the public library are 8 blocks.
A beautiful,immaculately-maintained public golf course is 3 miles and several nationally acclaimed courses are within an easy drive. In winter, the Resort sponsors heart-warming Holiday activities. Snow skiing is just a 25 mile ride up I-90 to the base of the world's longest gondola which takes you to the top of Silver Mountain. Schweitzer Basin is roughly 56 miles north off Highway 95. For further information see our Website and those of the Coeur d'Alene Visitors Bureau and the Coeur d'Alene Resort. In the midst of this near-paradise, we offer a friendly vacation home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Finished basement laundry room with washer, dryer, iron, and ironing board.
- Dryer: See Washer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: 2 car garage
- Off Street Parking: 6 total parking spaces including garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: The back fence opens on a hinge like a large gate, permitting RV/Boat/Trailer parking.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4)
- Double Bed (2)
- Crib: Portable crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : The main TV room has a blue ray DVD player and Bose Cinemate Home Theater system.
- DVD (4)
- Video Library
- Video Game Console (3) : Game room Nintendo Wii, XBOX 360
- Video Games (12) : Wii and XBOX
- CD Player (4)
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Gradually will enlarge
- Foosball
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Pasta Pot
- Refrigerator (3) : Kitchen Fridge with icemaker, game room smaller fridge and master suite mini fridge.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Grassy area for towels, chairs, picnics above retaining wall with 6 stairs to the sand--all part of Gumprecht Beach.
- Lakefront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet: Ethernet connection in addition to the WiFi.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless Router with 802.11n technology for longer reach.
- Other Amenities
- Bike storage--side entrance directly to basement where bikes can easily be stowed adjacent to the basement change room and shower.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Game room with Nintendo Wii, kids videos, foosball, air hockey, toys. Portable crib, Hi chair, booster seat, potty trainer, kids dishes, bibs, coloring books, kids games, cards, kids DVD's, books. What kid doesn't love a sand castle? The back half of the main floor is carpeted with a family room created by enclosing the back porch. It can be accessed from the beach through a side door meant for the purpose where beach toys are kept--thus avoiding the oak floors in the front of the house. The backyard is fenced in. The nearby city park has a unique and extensive playground with wood-based equipment constructed with a Fort Sherman Theme. Treat/snack vendors in the park. Holiday boat rides across the lake to Santa's village and huge Christmas tree can be arranged through the Resort. The Silverwood theme park is 20 miles north and Wildwaters water park is less than 2 miles. Tubbs Hill is a large nature preserve bounded on the North by the downtown and the east, south, and west by the lake
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Gambling, Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Sept 2009 $2700/wk 3day Min $500/n Wknds $400/n wkdys labdy+$100
Oct'09-Apr'10 $1800/wk 3 day Minimum $325/n wkends $250/n wkdays
May 1-June 15 2010 $3200/wk 3 day Min $550/n wkends $450/n wkdays
June 16-Aug 15 2010 $3400/wk 7 day minimum Ironman $8000
Aug 16-Sept 30 2010 $3300/wk 3 day Min $585/n wknds $480 wkdys
$1000 Reservation/Damage Deposit;$300 Cleaning Fee;8% Sales Tax
Holidays: Memorial Day add $150; July 4 add $250; Easter,
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve&Day, New Year's Eve&Day add $195 each
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Premiere Beach House, Family Friendly, West Lakeshore Drive
Year Purchased: 1977
The Unique Benefits at this House
This house was the first private lakeshore house built in Coeur d'Alene and had the pick of the lots, enjoying the very best view, sandy beach, proximity to the downtown area and the amenities of the Coeur d'alene Resort as well as the city park with its Fort Sherman-themed playground. Read our listing for detailed information and see also the Coeur d'Alene Visitors Bureau web site. It has lots of room and is set up to accommodate all ages, especially families and groups of families.
Unparalleled view, improved beachfront. Spacious, 4 tv's, air hockey, foosball, wii, change room, ample backyard with patio and grills, off street parking for 6 vehicles. Sleeps 12. Perfect for famili
This spacious and comfortable home sleeps ll and is perfect for families. It has almost always been the home of a doctor for the past 100 years...most recently Dr Donald M Gumprecht and Dr Jane Gumpre
Listed by Conde Nast's Traveler Magazine in the 1990's as the number one resort in the world. See their Website.
Since 1907, written up in Gourmet, Sunset, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Boston Globe and others. A CDA must.
Owner's Map of Coeur d'Alene
Dr Donald G. Gumprecht was a resident of the Fort Grounds from 1951, growing up a block away from the beach, down Military Drive in a house now known as the Doctors' Inn. He swam nearly every summer day at "Graue's beach" and in 1977 was fortunate enough to purchase the house and beach property from the Graue family. In 1990 he relocated to Springfield, Illinois, and kept a caretaker in the house until 2005. Having recently remarried (Linda), the Gumprechts have devoted two years of loving attention, expense, and Linda's talent to preparing their home for their (and your) vacations, suitable for their (and your) family reunions, their (and your) children and grandchildren. Linda, a native midwesterner, fell in love with this house and it shows in every nuance.
Property Photos
- The Gumprecht House - West Lake Shore Drive - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Vacation Rental Home
- Front Porch View - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Vacation Rental Home
- Aerial view - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Vacation Rental Home
- View from the Master Suite
- Master Suite -- Wake up to Sun and Lake
- Master Suite -- New Bed !
- Two 2nd floor bedrooms have beautiful Lake view
- Living Room with full lake view
- Holidays by the Lake
- Holiday Dining
- Lakeview Piano Parlor 1st Floor
- Breakfast Nook
- TV/Family Room
- Indian Summer -- Downtown & the Coeur d'Alene Resort from our Beach
- Indian Summer--the Gumprecht House from the Coeur d' Alene Resort
- A Friendly Backyard, Patio, Grills (2)
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