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BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST!
| Sleeps | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 4,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | chateau / country house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 4 nights |
Overview
Secluded Mountain Ranch, Serene, Peaceful, Beautiful & ONLY 15 minutes to Cd'A!
This magnificent and spacious home has 6 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. The unique setting of this home is at the confluence of two streams and surrounded by pristine natural beauty to stir your heart. Like a painting come to life with romantic rock bridges, quaint stone steps and walls, lush pastures, fruit trees, flowers and jade-green ponds; this is a dream come true! This enchanting home is located at the gateway into the vast National Forest. This 150 Acre ranch is surrounded on three sides by U.S. Forest land; 2 1/2 Million Acres extending to Montana and Canada! There are deer, elk, moose, bear, wolves, bald eagles, wild turkeys, and ermine on or visiting this ranch; and we have maintained the property as a wildlife preserve. There are no visible neighbors and this is a place of serenity, peace and complete quiet except for nature!
The two streams are Marie Creek, which has high water in the Spring and early summer, along with several large pools of water and log waterfalls into mid-July. By early to mid-August, Marie Creek goes underground by the ranch. It continues to run above the ranch in the National Forest. Searchlight Creek runs the north-south length of the ranch and in front of the house. Searchlight Creek runs year round and is a perfect creek for children to play in the creek and the pools.
Home is 4,000 S.F with 6 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 Stone Fireplaces and a great Western Decor!
Elk Mountain Ranch was homesteaded in 1908 and the Deed is signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, on display at ranch. The center of the current house was built in 1930, and retains much of the charm of that time period. The later additions are very western and rustic.
This family ranch was offered as a Vacation Rental beginning May 1, 2014 for the first time. The furnishings and décor are that of a high quality, Western motif reflective of the love we have for this beautiful ranch.
The ranch is 150 acres with access into the National Forest. You can pan for gold in the creek! We now have a fire pit and provide firewood for your use! You can bring your Mountain Bikes or Cross Country Skis and stay for a fun-filled vacation summer or winter! We do provide sleds for our awesome sledding hill and snowshoes to use on the ranch or into the adjacent National Forest land.
About Michael Dickson
Elk Mountain Ranch has been in our family for over 40 years. My Dad was a German Artistic Stone Mason as is evident at the ranch. Our family immensely enjoyed and loved living at the ranch. We enjoyed foreign guests who came and stayed at the ranch, and it was such a wonderful experience, we decided to officially offer the home as a Vacation Rental. My parents lived there into their late 80's, as it was such a healthy environment. The ranch is now a wildlife reserve and timber farm. We live a short distance away which is convenient for care-taking the home and property. When you stay there, you have the home all to yourself!
Michael Dickson purchased this chateau / country house in 1970
Why Michael Dickson chose Idaho
Elk Mountain Ranch is one of the most unique and beautiful properties in the Northwest. We found it amazing to feel so remote, secluded and peaceful and yet we could commute into Coeur d'Alene in 15 minutes for Shopping, Groceries, Restaurants, Church, Social Activities, Art Shops, the City Beach, or Silverwood Theme Park. In the photo we are tubing on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River which is just 25 minutes east, via Interstate 90.
What makes this chateau / country house unique
At Elk Mountain Ranch you can imagine it is 1906 and experience the peace and observe the wildlife just like the first pioneers did! ....If you'd rather golf at the World's only floating green, that is only 15 minutes away!....If you'd like a 'Cowboy steak' that is so huge you can't eat it all, that is 10 minutes away at the famous Wolf Lodge Inn & Steakhouse!
Guestbook comments from the owner
We are a family from Kanagawa, Japan who stayed at Elk Mountain Ranch before it was officially a Vacation Rental. We and our three children watched "Little House On the Prairie," and were intrigued with the American West. We contacted the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce looking for a recommendation of a real western ranch to stay at on our vacation. Elk Mountain Ranch was recommended. We stayed for 10 days and it was beautiful, memorable, and the best vacation of our entire lives. The owners even had Western cowboy hats, prairie bonnets and clothes so we could dress up and take pictures. We went horseback riding, hiking, enjoyed the ranch and the easy drive to Coeur d'Alene. It was an experience of a lifetime and we wouldn't trade the memories for a million dollars!!! We still keep in touch with the ranch owners and love them like family!! Thank you so much!
Yukuto and Yoshiko
Amenities
Coeur d'Alene Chateau / Country House Accommodation and Amenities
- chateau / country house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 4000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 12
- pets considered ...
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only ...
- Mountain View ...
- Rural ...
- Water View ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 12 people
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
Upstairs; goes with Balcony Suite
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Main Floor; across hall from Silver Bedroom.
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , tub , shower , Main Floor; would be used by the Loft, Moose, Wolf Bedrooms.
Bathroom 4 - toilet , Bathroom is upstairs and adjoins the Bear's Den.
- Balcony Suite has private 3/4 bath (shower); Silver Room is across hall from 3/4 bath (shower); Bear's Den Room has a 1/2 bath; Additional full bath on main floor with shower/tub (below Loft Room).
- 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
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Balcony Suite -
1 queen
Silver Room - 1 queen
Moose Bedroom - 1 queen
Wolf Lair Bedroom - 1 twin/ single
Bear's Den Bedroom - 1 double , 2 twin/ single
Native American Bedroom - 1 double
- BALCONY SUITE has a Queen Bed and is on the 2nd floor with it's own stairway and bathroom with a shower. It has two balconies; outside & inside. The SILVER ROOM is on the main floor and has a Queen Bed and is across the hall from a full bath. The MOOSE ROOM has a Queen Bed and is on the main floor. The WOLF'S LAIR has a single bed and is on the main floor. The BEAR'S DEN is on the second floor and is in the original 1930's-vintage portion of the house. It has it's own stairway and has two single beds and a full size bed. Bear's Den also has a 1/2 Bath. The NATIVE AMERICAN Bedroom is on the second floor and has a full size bed; also has it's own stairway. There is an extra Queen size hide-a-bed in the REC ROOM, if you need extra sleeping on the main floor. The original 1908 Cabin is now a one room BUNK House with very rustic bunk beds just for fun! We also have a 20' Tipi to play in or to sleep in for a native experience; and we're planning a 2nd 24' Tipi by the trout ponds.
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Foosball
- Game Room ...
- Games ...
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Toys ...
- Balcony ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- parasailing
- snowmobiling
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(65 traveler reviews)
An Amazing Vacation At Elk Mountain
This vacation was unlike any other we have taken... and we have taken many many vacations! The pictures do not do the property justice... It is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. The home on Elk Mountain is furnished beautifully, the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you can imagine and the views from the Great Room will leave you speechless. I only wish I was back there now with a morning cup of coffee in the Great Room looking at the mountains and wildlife. Mike and Susan, the owners, went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, enjoyable and memorable. We did venture into the city and spent some time on the lake but we would have been content to stay on the mountain and enjoy the beauty around us. Many amazing hikes both easy and challenging, streams to sit in or just relax under any of the many shade trees on the property. I could go on and on but simply said... you will love everything about Elk Mountain Ranch!!
Wonderful place for a family get together! We had an amazing time...
Our entire family, kids and adults alike, had such a great time staying at the ranch! We took walks, played in the creeks with kids, watched the deer and the turkey come in everyday. Feeding the big trout was a treat for all ages! We had plenty of space to spread out in the house and come together and play games both in the house and outside in the field. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was so nice not to have to stress about what we needed to cook for everyone. We're hoping to make a return visit in a few years! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ranch Susan & Mike. The East Family
Absolutely Stunning!!
Our family of 11 stayed for a week, and had an absolutely amazing time! The view and property are stunning. "Do Not" expect a 5 star hotel because it's an old property, but this is a home, and vacation you will never forget. I loved waking up every morning to a cup of hot coffee, and sitting in living room listening to the creek, waiting for family to wake to start our day.
If you have kids that like to play hide n'seek, they will have a blast!! This house has more hiding places than I have ever seen.
We did experience a couple of mice and spiders in house, which crazy as it sounds made it exciting for my grandsons. Nobody should ever be upset if they see them while staying there because you are literally in the wilderness which brings things out~~it's "called nature".
We didn't get lucky enough to see deer or bears, but did see bald eagles, and wild turkeys. The pond with row boat and ability to feed the fish on property was so much fun.
The entire family thought it was so neat that there was dinner bell at bridge, and because my 4 year old grandson could not reach it to ring it, Mike surprised us and put an extension on string so my little guy wouldn't be left out.
We had a bon fire nightly while having s'mores, great quality family time.
I 100% recommend this as a vacation stay and if I could afford it, would be there yearly at a minimum!!!
Mike and Susan were so wonderful, took time to show us around and were a true delight.
This is a property I would be like Mike and Susan are, by treasuring it, and put all my love into it.
I LOVED OUR STAY!!
Thank you Susan and Mike for allowing me to have memories that will last a lifetime, and for being two wonderful people I'm proud to have met....
Perfect Family Retreat
Well maintained rustic lodge. Perfect for a family retreat. The surrounding wilderness, coupled with the amenities of Coeur D Alene ensure that the disparate tastes of your family are accommodated.
A Great Place for the Entire Family!
This was the best place we've ever rented. Once we all arrived, noone wanted to leave. Even when our three days were up. The house is beautifully decorated in a rustic style, the rooms are private and comfortable. Unlike most other rentals the kitchen was stocked with everything you need, spices, pots and pans, griddles, pancake mix, flour, sugar, I could go on and on... No need to run to the store for anything. The best part for us had to be the setting. Feeding the trout was a hit! Many trails just a step out the door. An adventure for every age, including our dogs.This was an amazing vacation! We will be back!
Beautiful rural Idaho home
We had a wonderful time! The owners are very welcoming, the house has amazing history, and the surrounding forest land is stunning. Thank you so much for the amazing weekend.
Map
Elk Mountain Ranch is in the area known as Wolf Lodge which is a north/south valley lying north of Wolf Lodge Bay of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The Lake is just ten minutes from the ranch; there are docks,marinas, several restaurants, boat launching, lakefront park at Higgins Point. and public sandy beach areas from Wolf Lodge Bay all the way back to the city of Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene is a total of 15 minutes from the ranch, with all the amenities of 'The City By The Lake' an easy an breathtaking drive along Lake Coeur d'Alene! There is not one traffic light between Elk Mountain Ranch and Coeur d'Alene!
Coeur d'Alene now has a brand new Zip Line which overlooks beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene ! More information at www.ziptimberline.com.
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Rates & Availability
Coeur d'Alene Chateau / Country House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer
May 2 2017 -
Sep 11 2017
4 night minimum stay
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$375
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$2,625
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$11,250
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Fall
Sep 12 2017 -
Oct 1 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$275
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$1,925
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$7,700
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Off Season
Oct 2 2017 -
May 1 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$195
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$1,365
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$5,850
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Spring
May 2 2018 -
Jun 15 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$275
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$1,925
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$7,700
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Summer
Jun 16 2018 -
Sep 5 2018
4 night minimum stay
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$385
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$2,695
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$10,780
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Fall
Sep 6 2018 -
Oct 1 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$275
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$1,925
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$7,700
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Off Season
Oct 2 2018 -
May 1 2019
2 night minimum stay
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$195
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$1,365
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$5,460
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $150 |
| Pet Fee | $20 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $250 |
CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% REFUND IF CANCELLED AT LEAST 60 DAYS BEFORE ARRIVAL TIME; LESS A $25 Cancellation Processing Fee. If Cancellation is after 60 days, a refund will be considered, in the event of a verifiable emergency.
CHECK-IN TIME IS 4:00 PM AND CHECK-OUT TIME IS 11:00 AM. In the off season or when we don't have guests leaving and coming on the same day, we can be flexible with those times.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED IF THE NUMBER OF GUESTS EXCEEDS 12 OR THE NUMBER SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY THE OWNERS.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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