Location: Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho, USA (90 miles NE of Spokane, WA and 16 miles NE of Sandpoint, ID)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: log lodging, cabins, secluded, private, guest ranch, bed and breakfast.
Let the trail less traveled lead you to the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Your hosts Roley and Janice Schoonover, share their love for their family ranch along with the rich history, beauty and traditions of the area. Western Pleasure is for folks who appreciate sincere, real country hospitality, while enjoying beautiful handcrafted log accommodations.
Located on 1100 acres of summer pastures with tall pines and breathtaking views of the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges this fourth generation cattle ranch has been operating on the same land since 1940. The ranch is located in Idaho's scenic Panhandle region, about 16 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho.
Accommodations are offered in the 10,000 square foot main lodge, hewn from local timber and offering six spacious guest rooms, each with private bath.
If it is your own private log cabin in the woods you are looking for, well, we have three to choose from. Envision the quiet solitude of a modern rustic cabin to relax in after a day spent horse back riding, skiing, hiking, snow mobiling or enjoying the stunning scenery of North Idaho! These cabins can accommodate up to six, yet are cozy enough for two, with a queen bed in the main bedroom, a loft sleeping area with a queen and two twins, furnished kitchen, and classic wood stove heat.
The Grand Lodge offers cozy common areas. A guest favorite is the great room where guests enjoy the expansive river rock fireplace and comfortable leather seating, The great room is tastefully decorated with a combination of mounted wildlife, including cougar, elk, bear, buffalo and a white moose (from Alaska) and art featuring local artists as well as well known artist Bev Doolittle. Just off the wrap-around deck, you can submerge in the soothing water of the hot tub, or simply relax in one of the Adirondack chairs and soak up the fresh air and the gorgeous mountain scenery. The loft area offers the perfect reading or napping area, with lots of quiet and showers of natural light.
Whether you visit the ranch in the summer or winter the scenic Panhandle will take your breath away. Just a short driving distance from the ranch you will discover one of the largest fresh water lakes in the United States "Lake Pend Oreille" Golfers will find several excellent courses nearby. Silverwood Theme park is within an hours drive from the ranch. And if winter fun is more to your liking, then you'll love "Schweitzer Mountain Resort", one of the best ski areas in the Northwest.
Amenities in the lodge also include a recreation room featuring a pool table for a friendly game of billiards, foose ball, and satellite TV. Wireless internet is available in the lodge.
All of our accommodations have access to laundry facilities. Most meals are served buffet style in the great room of the main lodge. Western Pleasure emphasizes hearty ranch style food, including products from beef raised naturally on grain and grass on the ranch.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Bring your own horse and ride the many trails.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 01-Sep 30 .. $225 - $265/night
Oct 01-May 31 .. $125-$150/night
$15/night pet fee per pet
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1990
Roley and Janice are both natives of Sandpoint, ID. Janice grew up on the ranch that is now known as the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Janice’s Grandpa, Riley Wood, came to Sandpoint in 1940 and the family has been on the ranch since that time. Horses have always been a major part of Janice’s life. As a child she was very involved in the local 4-H program. In 1982, she married Roley, her high school sweetheart. They moved away from Sandpoint to pursue Roley’s college career. He received a degree in business administration and six years after leaving Sandpoint, they returned home.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Located on 1100 acres of summer pastures with tall pines and breathtaking views of the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges is the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. A fourth generation cattle ranch that has been operating on the same land since 1940. The ranch is located in Idaho's scenic Panhandle region, about 16 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho. Roley and Janice Schoonover, and her parents, ranchers Jim and Virginia Wood, have transformed this historic ranch into one of Idaho's quality guest ranches. Your hosts Roley and Janice, share their love for their family ranch along with the rich history, beauty and traditions of the area. Western Pleasure is for folks who appreciate sincere, real country hospitality, while enjoying beautiful handcrafted accommodations.
Property Photos
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- WPGR main lodge - Sandpoint, Idaho Vacation Rental
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- Bringing the horses up from the pasture. - Sandpoint, Idaho Vacation Rental
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- Horse drawn wagon rides and winter sleigh rides availble on the ranch - Sandpoint, Idaho Vacation Rental
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- One of six guest rooms in the main lodge.
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- Beautuful views will greet you each morning
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- Wildlife frequent the meadow
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- Horseback riding is available at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
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- The Meadow View Cabin. The newest addition to the WPGR lodging family.
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- great room in lodge
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- private log cabin
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- log cabin interior
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- loft area in log cabin
Traveler Reviews (5)
Guest: Patricia
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Date of Stay: 10/17/10
Review Submitted: 10/26/10
What a beautiful and special place you have built. Thank you for sharing it with us. My bed was divine I slept like a log, and the food was fabulous. You worked hard to make our visit fun and comfortable and delicious and it was greatly appreciated. Thank you also for protecting your wonderful property by placing the conservation easement on it. What a great gift and legacy for your children and grandchildren and for the community and the critters.
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Guest: Sarah
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Date of Stay: 09/10/09
Review Submitted: 10/19/10
Thank you so much for the week-long dude ranch stay. It was a blessing for my family to be able to visit such a fun Christian ranch like yours. I hope that, if it's God's will, I should be able to come again! Please tell Dolly that she was a wonderful horse for me that week and that I loved her very much. She is a very wonderful horse! I think that my vacation was the most fun I've ever had in my whole life!
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Guest: Sharon
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Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 10/19/10
Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and all the delicious meals you and Danielle prepared. Marcy's dutch oven cooking and music was a special treat. Vickies instruction was excellent, and I especailly enjoyed riding Sisco; he's such a great horse. Thank you again for everything. I just love it there.
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Guest: Heather
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Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 10/19/10
It was a great pleasure to be able to stay at your guest ranch for the wedding celebration of my nephew. It was truely a fairy tale wedding, full of delights at every turn.
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