Location: Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille, 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)
Let the trail less traveled lead you to the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch where you can choose from a variety of lodging options. 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. Upstairs rooms are themed and have names like Miss Belle, Siesta, Nez Pierce and Duke's. Downstairs accommodations include the Grandma/Grandpa room.
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 riding, skiing, hiking, snowmobiling or enjoying the stunning scenery of North Idaho!
The Meadow View house is located 16 scenic miles North East of Sandpoint, Idaho. This home is nestled at the edge of the valley with Gold Creek running through the meadow. The backdrop to this scenic picture is the beautiful Cabinet Mountain Range. From the "Meadow View House" you can watch deer, moose, elk, coyotes, the ranch cattle and horses grazing and playing in the meadow.
Bring a fishing pole and try your luck at catching native brook trout in Gold Creek. You also have unlimited trails for hiking, skiing or Mountain Biking right out your front door or take a quick stroll to the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch for horseback riding and sleigh rides.
The house itself is a eco friendly and features straw bale construction and instant on hot water. You will enjoy the houses full country kitchen, dining area and living room that is complimented by a river rock gas fireplace. The house has two baths and two bedrooms. The denim bedroom has two full beds while the master bedroom has one queen and its own gas fireplace to warm the room on those cool North Idaho evenings.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- 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
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 01-Sep 30 .. $200/night
Oct 01-May 31 .. $150/night .. $800/week
$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
- Meadowview House living room - Sandpoint, Idaho Vacation Rental
- Master Bedroom of Meadowview House - Sandpoint, Idaho Vacation Rental
- 2nd bedroom in Meadowview House - Sandpoint, Idaho Vacation Rental
- Dining and Kitchen area of Meadowview House
- Beautuful views will greet you each morning
- Wildlife frequent the meadow
- Horseback riding is available at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
- Main lodge at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
- great room in lodge
- private log cabin
- log cabin interior
- loft area in log cabin
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