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WATERFRONT !! North Idaho just outside of Sandpoint on the Clark Fork river.
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,450 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 4 nights |
Overview
Prime N. Idaho location just outside of Sandpoint on the Clark Fork river leadin
WATERFRONT! Location, Scenic Beauty
Natural river beauty & mountain splendor. Well appointed and comfortably furnished sleeping 8 with 2BR/2BA (1 king, 1 full) main house and large dry cottage adding another queen bed plus queen air mattress for kids or two more adults.
Four outdoor viewing decks for family enjoyment and relaxation.
House and Cottage, River front deck, Bikes, Kayaks, Tubing, Floats for the river, fishing poles, fire pit, firewood, DVD's, Darts, Horse Shoes, Cards, Board games, Barn, and Man cave.
Happily email us, call or text with any questions 24/7, relax and respect our home as we would also respect yours.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains and river or Idaho's largest lake, Pend Oreille. You can spend all your time at Spencers Happy River Ranch or head to town for a hike at Scotchman's Peak! Before or after hike food you'll find The Clark Fork Pantry a small-town, family-owned Deli, Bakery, Bulk Food and Grocery store or Mom's Cafe for biscuits and gravy, or HogFlatz diner and the Squeeze Inn for a real eclectic dining experience. Head just minutes down the road to The Floating restaurants of Hope Idaho or just 20 miles to Sandpoint for "Big City" excitement, arts, dining, breweries & bars, bands and shopping. Take a day trip around Northern Idaho or to Montana or Canada as you are surrounded by Idaho Panhandle National Forests of Coeur D'Alene National Forest, Kanisku National Forest and Kootenai National Forest for hiking , biking, fishing and camping. Tour award wining wineries and breweries, find unlimited lakes, rivers and streams to visit.
Bring your boats, Jet ski and paddle boards and fly rods and poles to enhance your experience.
Boat launches just minutes in either direction.
House Rules
This is a NO smoking NO pet home and cottage.
Kindly remove shoes before entering home.
Why Robert & Ruth Paulson chose Idaho
We have lived and traveled to many parts of the world and this is the closest we have ever gotten to being in a picture perfect setting or movie location and actually we saw this and bought it based on the photos before we ever went to visit the property in person. It was still even better in person and the first morning four bald eagles visited and were getting their breakfast right in the river in our front yard!
What makes this house unique
WATERFRONT, BOATING, CANOEING, WILD LIFE, LAKES, RIVER, FLY FISHING, KAYAKING, HIKING, HUNTING, NATIONAL PARKS, NATIONAL FORESTS, SANDPOINT, FISHING, PEACE, TRANQUILITY.
Guestbook comments from the owner
House was terrific. It has 8 places to enjoy the river view. Very difficult to leave this place. Kayaks a hit. Nice family that are your hosts.
Amenities
Clark Fork House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1450 sq. ft.
- Check-in: Flexible / Check-out: Flexible
- Max. occupancy: 6
- children welcome
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only
- Mountain View
- Water View
- Waterfront
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- 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
- Dining
- Dining Room
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Two bedrooms with on suite bathrooms 1 king and 1 full in main house and a separate large guest dry cottage with queen bed just below the main house. We also have a queen air mattress for kids or adults.
- DVD Player
- Game Room ...
- Games
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Video Library
- Bicycles
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Water Sports Gear
- 5 bicycles
- limited accessibility
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- ruins
- theme parks
- water parks
- winery tours
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- pier fishing
- rafting
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- skiing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(10 traveler reviews)
This is a lovely property. Very clean and well kept. Such an inviting place to relax and have fun.
We had a wonderful time at the "Happy Ranch". We joined our son and grandson with our life preservers and floated into the swift current of the Clark Fork River as it swirled and brought us back to a calm spot by our dock. Many howls and shrieks of laughter from a 15 year old up to an 81 year old! Whee.
We made wonderful food from a good kitchen and great bbq. Eating outdoors on the deck round table was great, watching osprey and Eagles as we ate.
Early morning I brought my coffee and almonds to the tree house to sit and commune with nature and creator God.
This was a perfect place for our family. Thanks so much to the Paulsons and there in-touch relationship, answering questions via Internet as we enjoyed our stay.
Better than advertised!
Spencer's Happy River Ranch totally exceeded our expectations. The cabin was spotlessly clean, very spacious, and extremely well appointed. All bases were covered!!! The Paulson's attention to detail was incredible, right down to the welcoming treat, and their generosity in the use of the bikes, kayaks, tubes etc. The cabin itself is very comfortable, and there is lots of lovely natural light. The situation of the property is amazing, with beautiful tranquil views from all aspects, be it the river, the forest, wonderful bird activity at the feeders, or even just sitting on one of the many terraces enjoying life! It was fabulous being able to get to and from the river for fishing, wading, swimming, floating and generally just enjoying the water. Loved the fire pit at night, and the drinking water was absolutely delightful.
Our only downer was that we weren't staying for longer!!! Thank you so much for sharing your special place with us.
The Garretts
River vacation at its best!
This house is incredibly clean, organized comfortable and has everything you could possibly need. We are a family of four, boy is 11, daughter is 13. Great place for older kids! We were there Wed thru Sun. Could've stayed much longer! The views are amazing. There are two lower decks one shaded and one to bask in the sun and have river access. We brought our own food and made our meals. The bakery is amazing! Closest super store is about an hour away. There are local places for most staples and the bakery & deli in town are great. There were numerous options for water toys. River rafts, kayaks, canoe, life jackets, air compressor. Barn had box of kindling and tons of fire wood. Bring proper river shoes! And your own DVD collection. Wifi works great, but no cell service. We loved this house! Will definitely be back!
Terrific place, cozy home, unforgettable experience
We spent three unforgettable days at Happy River Ranch - it is a wonderful place! Very peaceful, scenic environment, beautiful river with great fishing, comfortable home with nearly everything you may need. Kayaks is an important advantage - we had a wonderful trip downstream the river. And the bread from the Clark Fork bakery is indeed delicious - thanks to the owners for their welcome gift. Will certainly be back sometime!
Peaceful and welcoming!
We very much enjoyed our stay by the river here. It was beautiful and serene, nurturing and cozy. The cabin has been obviously kept up with much love and care, fresh paint and scrubbed appearance everywhere. And we so appreciated the banana bread welcome! It was great to check in with Robert right before we stayed so that he could apprise us of all the river amenities we would otherwise not have known about, and although our time did not allow us to make use of them, it was nice to know. We look forward to our next stay here.
Most beautiful place on earth.
House was terrific. It has 8 places to enjoy the river view. Very difficult to leave this place. Kayaks a hit. Nice family that are your hosts. The Bakers
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Rates & Availability
Clark Fork House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Memorial Day
Aug 31 2017 -
Sep 7 2017
4 night minimum stay
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$240
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$200
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$219
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $150 |
| Damage Insurance | $99 |
PROPERTY IS A STRICT NO SMOKING AND NO PET PROPERTY.
PLEASE RESPECT OUR HOME AS YOU WOULD ALSO WANT YOUR HOME AND BELONGINGS RESPECTED, THANK YOU! Owners property that is lost, stolen or damaged will be charged for replacement and or repair. Any guests lost or left property can be mailed back by cleaning company at cost of packaging, postage and fuel.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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