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Family Ski Retreat Walk to Shuttle Schweitzer Mtn

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Gather the family around the new living room furniture and enjoy a game night!
Master bedroom
With new appliances throughout the kitchen and fully stocked, home cooked meals!
We'd love to refer you to a fly fishing experience!
Welcome to Granite Ridge. Plenty of room to spread out!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Massages in spa

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunk House

2 Single Bunk Beds

DwnStr Master

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

UpStairs King

1 King Bed

UpStairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bunk House Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

UpStairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Family Ski Retreat Walk to Shuttle Schweitzer Mtn

Newly Remodeled Home in Wooded Area

Free Ski Shuttle 3min walk
15mins to Schweitzer/ 10mins to Sandpoint

Your cozy & stylish family ski vacay home awaits. From new paint & furniture to appliances & bedding, you’ll find a brand new house to share with friends & family!

Enjoy the boot/gear dryer to freshen up your boots for tomorrow's ski adventures!

With space for 13, your group will share memories to last a lifetime in beautiful Sandpoint!

Please Note: Train tracks nearby, light sleepers may experience associated noise. White noise machines & ear plugs provided to help combat noise.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please start a full load of dishes and towels
Please gather all trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3883504vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sandpoint

Sandpoint is home to this holiday home. Sandpoint Elks Golf Course and Windbag Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Round Lake State Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden.
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Sandpoint, ID

What's nearby

  • McNearney Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pet Memorial Rose Garden - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Healing Gardens - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandpoint Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Millers Country Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Ski Retreat Walk to Shuttle Schweitzer Mtn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Ski Retreat Walk to Shuttle Schweitzer Mtn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Ski Retreat Walk to Shuttle Schweitzer Mtn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Ski Retreat Walk to Shuttle Schweitzer Mtn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Ski Retreat Walk to Shuttle Schweitzer Mtn located?

This family-friendly Sandpoint holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pet Memorial Rose Garden, Bonner Mall and McNearney Park. Lake Pend Oreille is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our family ski trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britten F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I flew up from Colorado for a weekend trip with my family and we had a great time. The house layout was perfect for coming together but with enough space between rooms for everyone to recharge in between dinners/activities. The host was super responsive and helpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Really enjoyed the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here, the photos do not do the home justice! We had three generations in the cabin while we skied up at the mountain. We all had our separate spaces with full bathrooms and a large dining table open to the nice living room. The Starlink internet was great and the large tv in the living room was great for catching the foot ball game. The cabin was very clean, comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen. Easy access to and from the mountain. We look forward to another stay should we be back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
3 generations! That is so awesome :) I trust you all created lasting memories on this vaca! Grateful to host this visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place- well utilized space to allow plenty of room for visitors. Nice little add ons like the foosball table nice area for family games. great kitchen- well supplied! The host was very attentive to us checking in on any needs and making themselves avaiable for any concerns. Even though we didnt get to ski at Schweitzer (poor snow conditions)- the house allowed us to have have a great time together as a family! We'll likely be back in a future year when snow is better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
Appreciate your stay, even during a poor snow season. With our proximity to the free Schweitzer Shuttle, it really is convenient to allow different members of a group to come and go from the house to the slopes without needing additional transportation. Hope you guys get to experience that next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot--although the trains throughout the night were an issue for a couple of lighter sleepers in our party, even with the earplugs and sound machines. We loved our time in Northern Idaho!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Femia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break skiing

The PERFECT place to stay by Schweitzer! There was room for everyone, comfortable beds and pillows, well stocked kitchen…everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
So grateful to host a wonderful family for comfortable and easy Schweitzer Mtn access! We put lots of care into making sure one can find just about anything they might need in a vacation rental from the kitchen to the ski boot dryer in the garage :) Thank you much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely a Pleasure 🙏 ☺️

Thank you for the local tips and a wonderful home for the week. Great location and access!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Appreciate your stay with us and for visiting our special little town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

I loved this home! It had everything we needed. It was very nice, and lots of room for the family.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Silverwood family vacation

Nice clean home with everything you need. Only issue we had was the waygps tried to take us there but that road was closed. Easy to go around gps just wouldn’t re-calculate
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
Darn GPS leading you astray! We did have a small detour this summer when our main access road needed an overhaul. Alas, all is patched up now and we're back on the road as they say. So sorry you had that hiccup upon your arrival.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandpoint getaway!

We had a great week! House had everything we needed. We had great communication with the owner. Check In was smooth. House was clean! Great AC. Lots of room for trailer/ boat. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
The driveway and double car garage makes a great basecamp for boating groups for sure! Appreciate your visit!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaime S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good multi-family home

The home had a great layout for our three families, and was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The kids loved the bunk room. The only down side was the proximity to the train tracks. The trains going by regularly through the night made sleep a bit difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Glad you guys enjoyed and so cool that you could fit three families into the property. That is certainly what we had in mind and grateful to host you all:) We hope the white noise makers and ear plugs were helpful to reduce the impact of the trains.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

Wonderful place. Easy access and great house. Quick and easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2024
Easy breezy is what we like to hear, thank you Wendy! We spend time and energy to make guests' experiences as easy and seamless as possible from booking, check-in, to check-out. We are grateful you experienced this and trust that you had a wonderful time in Sandpoint!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the Sun

Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Great to hear! We focused on stocking the property well for extended stays and cooks of large groups! Thanks for visiting our wonderful little town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandpoint fall getaway

This house was was wonderful for our large group of 12. Very comfortable and convenient. Beautiful area. Everything was as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Sandpoint in the fall is so beautiful with the colors changing on the Aspens and Tamaracks! With quick access from the house into the mountains and into town, we love the location as it's just off the city hub yet close to the trails :) Appreciate your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyung Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Train

A lot of trains passed at night. When the train passed, the bed was shaken. Other than that, it was clean and good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Appreciate your stay Kyung and hope the trains didn't interrupt your stay too much. We certainly are a train town here in beautiful Sandpoint. We add white noise sound machines and ear plugs in most properties to help support lighter sleepers. Many thanks for your review.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrei D.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
House was very clean upon arrival, and had everything we needed.However, there are mice... We started finding mouse droppings after the first day... on the floor, dining table, bathroom, bedroom... And as we were staying with our kids, it was not a good experience...The trains were also quite disruptive, the house and beds are shaking badly hourly, but we did expect some of that from before we booked. Unfortunately we would not stay again and can't recommend it..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
So sorry you guys had that experience! We have worked through the house with our local Ethical Pest Control provider to remove the mice and secure the house moving forward. While we are located in a 'rural' setting with nature out the backdoor, it is certainly important to address any concerns when nature tries to come indoors :) And I am confident to say that we are on it. Our apologies.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Property for Bigger Family!

Great property and amenities...room sizes were great for a family of 7 adults...everyone/every couple had their own private space to escape to after a busy day of sightseeing Sandpoint and the local area. Appliances were all new/upgraded...especially appreciated the washer/dryer to be able to take home clean clothes at the end of our trip. Location is perfect...not why out in the boondocks, but not right in town either...very close to grocery stores and restaurants, even though restaurants weren't much needed for us as the home's kitchen had everything you needed to cook family meals in...the only negative on location was the property is less than 100 yards from an active train line so the provided earplugs were definitely put to use. Even though we didn't use the garage, it's rare to find properties on rental sights with garages and this one had a double garage which would be a huge advantage in the winter. Again, great property and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Appreciate your stay with us and for visiting our little town! Sounds like everyone could spread out quite well in the house and that's what we were going for. But, with plenty of common space to come together and share time together as well. Many thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked for a ski trip with my young kids and my parents. Check-in was really easy and having a large garage with a boot dryer for gear was helpful.With only 6 people, there was plenty of room to spread out. The kids loved having bunk beds! Overall, the furniture and finishings were of a higher quality than you would normally find in a rental.The kitchen is stocked with pots/pans/utensils/dishes so we were well-equipped to make breakfast & dinner before and after skiing. There are even some basic ingredients (flour, cinnamon, coffee, sugar) in the cupboards.James was super responsive (probably the most response vacation host I've had) both before and during our trip. He was able to remotely adjust the heat in the bunk room when a previous guest had left the thermostat remote without batteries, then came by the next day to leave some for us. My clarifying questions about the house were answered within hours (during ski season when he's a backcountry guide, nonetheless).Train noise: proximity to train tracks is fully disclosed in the description and there are white noise machines and ear plugs provided. The noise didn't overtly bother my kids (the bunk room is closest to the tracks) but they did wake up a lot earlier than normal. I'm a lighter sleeper and ear plugs don't stay in my ears, so the trains often woke me up at night. Some of the freight trains pass by every 30-45 min. The upside is that the Schweitzer shuttle is close, so it was still a great overall stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
Thanks for a wonderful and honest review! I think it really helps future guests understand the dynamics of the house and how it worked for your fam. Appreciate that you noticed the investment in quality furnishings and appliances to make a comfortable and well stocked stay :) Hope you all made lasting memories in beautiful Sandpoint!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Ski Stay!!

Let me start by saying, I stay in a lot of VRBO’s between work and personal trips. This sweet ski cabin is now one of my favorites! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. And the location couldn't have been more perfect for our needs (last minute, end-of-the-season ski trip). In 4 minutes, you can walk from the home to the free Schweitzer shuttle – it was a dream to not have to worry about parking on the mountain. And downtown Sandpoint is like a 10-minute drive…locationally it is the best of both worlds! The property itself was immaculate. Every detail was thoughtfully curated, from the cozy furnishings to the well-equipped kitchen. We felt right at home from the moment we stepped inside. I really felt the best part was the layout of the home. It could really accommodate a few families without surrendering any privacy. The VRBO host was incredibly accommodating and responsive to our needs. He provided us with detailed instructions and recommendations for exploring the area, which made our stay even more enjoyable. And I feel that I should touch on the proximity to the train. Yes, there's a train nearby, but it didn't bother us one bit. In fact, we found it added a certain charm to our stay. Overall, awesome stay – my new go-to for our Schweitzer/Sandpoint stays! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2024
We are grateful for your stay with us in beautiful Sandpoint Amy! Being able to walk to the free shuttle bus to go up to Schweitzer is pretty convenient while skipping the hassles of parking on the mountain. See you and your group on the next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were happy with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by JAMES ROWLAND

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James was born near the Pacific Ocean & Julie was raised in the bayou outside of New Orleans. We were lucky enough to find the mountains of Idaho as adults. Love to play as much as possible and work when we have to, which is most of the time of course! Especially now raising two little toddlers we are go go go! Luckily we live in nature's playground so there is always something to do to keep everyone busy. We are big into snow sports, fly fishing, mountain biking, yoga, and all things kidcentric. Live a clean and sober life and care very much about health and wellness. I have been managing beautiful properties in Sandpoint since 2018 with my company, Point Property Management, llc.

Why they chose this property

With a wood, quiet area, we enjoy calm walks up and down the road.

What makes this property unique

When winter comes, the free shuttle to Schweitzer Mountain is only a 3 minute walk away and makes accessing the mountain so easy.

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