This custom built riverfront 2 bedroom , 1 bathroom log cabin is 30 min north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho and 5 min from Canada, sleeps 6 and features all the comforts of home, including: washer, dryer, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, stove/oven, hot tub, built in gas grill, gas fireplace, covered porch, with bar , sun deck on the river, with full views of the river and mountains from every (riverside) window. great whitewater to lazy river rafting,kayaking, tubing, and fly fishing ( depending on time of year ) right out your front door, in the center of all that is "Far-North Idaho" 600 yard walk to Sinclair Lake, 5 min drive to Robinson Lake, 15 min drive to Dawson Lake for year round fishing and sightseeing, 10 min drive to Copper Creek Falls, nice easy hike to the 200' falls great for summer sightseeing and cooling off, great in winter for ice climbing, 20 min drive and a 1/2 mile hike to Spruce Lake, a mile high sub alpine lake, surrounded by old growth Engelmann Spruce, late summer is Huckleberry season, so keep your eyes open along the mountain roads, great in your pancakes !
Handcrafted Riverfront Log Cabin
- Cabin1100 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay3 nights
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom On The Moyie River
Owner
Butch Short
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Dec 9, 2018
About Butch Short
We have owned and operated an outdoor store "Far-North Outfitters" in Bonners Ferry for 24 years, through out those years we have had many inquiries, as to if there was a log cabin on the river for rent, since we knew of no actual log cabins, right on the river, we set out to find the perfect spot ( took 5 years ), and build one ( 2 more years )..... And now, is completed and ready to be relaxed in....
Butch Short purchased this Cabin in 2016
Why Butch Short chose Bonners Ferry
I chose this spot specifically because it's right in the middle of all the things we did with our 4 daughters growing up in the 80's.., floating the Moyie River, Hiking to Copper Creek Falls, swimming in the pools, picking huckleberries up Deer Ridge, fishing at Robinson and Sinclair Lakes, having dinners at Fiest Creek Resort, feeding the huge trout in the pond etc... Because of the beauty and uniqueness of Far-North Idaho , I wanted to share this with others as well as always having a place, no matter what crazy place they end up, that they can come back to , to reground , and to share with their children.
Amenities
- Internet
- Hot Tub
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Master Bedroom1 queen, sleeps 2 , river views, TV, with exterior door to hot tub
- Loft Bedroom1 queen, 2 twin/ single, Sleeps 4, has small office area, with loveseat & river views
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroomtoilet, shower, stack washer & dryer
Location Type
- Waterfront
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Parking
- Telephone
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Internetwifi pass word: farnorth
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Makerwe also roast our own coffee, which is included in your stay, so drink lots
- Toaster
- Pantry Itemsincludes: Bottled Water, all paper products, Far-North Coffee Co. Fresh roasted beans
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Diningdining area consist of 4 stools at the kitchen bar, with additional bar stool seating (5) at the bar on the covered porch
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionTV in living room and master bedroom with Netflix, Amazon, Hulu etc
- Stereoblue tooth stereo as well as Alexa voice operated assistant
- DVD Playerin the bedroom and living room
- Books
- ToysIncludes 2 Old Town Kayaks, 2 Specialized Mountain Bikes, Fishing rods and tackle, 8 Float Tubes, with Xterra SUV and trailer for shuttling up and down the river ( summer season only )
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Kayak / Canoe
- Bicycles
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Water Sports Gear
- Ski & SnowboardSnowshoes, X-Country Skis , and Ice Skates are available at no charge to our cabin guests during your stay, available at our outdoor store Far-North Outfitters 6791 Main St Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Suitability
- limited accessibility
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubWe completely change hot tub water between every guest, and do minimal chemicals.
Onsite Services
- Car Available
Notes
- Your stay includes the use of a Xterra SUV & Shuttle Trailer, ( May -Sept ) for hauling and shuttling kayaks and gear for river pick up or taking kayaks to one of the near by lakes ( not available Oct-April ) Excellent get away from it all location, but still near services "Fiest Creek Resort" only 5 min away, features steak house meals, full bar, great river and waterfall views, "Wild Horse Mercantile & Saloon", 8 min away, features convenience store supplies, good food and drinks, " Big Daddy's" 20 min away, features great BBQ with great views right on the Kootenai River, "the Bread Basket" great Mennonite Bakery and Country store, just 25 min away, Bonners Ferry is just 30 min away with many grocery stores and restaurants to choose from including "The Kootenai River Inn & Casino" The Kootenai Brewing Company" , "Mugsy's" , "Soul Shine" "Under the Sun" "Mi Pueblo"
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
49 Reviews
Sweet little cabin tucked away in the evergreens beside the river.
We had a wonderful time at the cabin. It is very well furnished and all of our needs were more than met. Thank you to Butch, and the team behind Butch for providing such a great experience. We'll be back.
The best cabin we have stayed in, not even close.
The perfect couples cabin. The area is secluded and exactly as advertised, just perfect.
Exactly as pictured and described!
Butch was a phenomenal host! The cabin is beautiful, exactly as described, and very clean! This was our first visit to Idaho and we were looking forward to peace and solitude. Couldn’t ask more for the accommodations! Howerwver, not being from the area, we were a bit surprised by the low water level of the river. So low we did not use the kayaks or float tubes. However, Butch does provide all the means of using those toys elsewhere. We managed to find many adventures to keep us busy. Also, we did not expect to see neighbors across the river. One cabin was not occupied, but the other appeared to have full-time residents. You will see and hear them, along with their dog. Overall, I would (and we have) recommended this get away. Hope to make it back again in the future! Thanks again,Butch! P.S. I’m typically not a wine drinker, but the bottle you provided as a gift was wonderful!
Fantastic Get away
There were three of us (all adults) at Little Moose and we had a fantastic time. We were there for two weeks and we hated to leave. Butch thought of everything. When we arrived we had a bottle of wine and soft music playing in the back ground. We saw moose, grouse, and abundance of deer, turkey all near the home. It was so peaceful sitting either by the river or the fire pit in the evenings. The fresh coffee was great in the mornings. We have stayed at many properties and this was the best yet as far as meeting our expectations and what we wanted. Cannot wait to go back. Thank you Butch for sharing your home with us. Bonners Ferry is 27 miles away and they have two nice sized grocery stores for supplies so you don't have to take things from home so much. The Canadian border is within 15 minutes if your wish to go into Canada during your stay.
It’s amazing! Words cannot even describe it.
It is a beautiful cabin and property! This is my third summer of getting away to come here and I am already booked for next year! I brought a couple of friends with me and they are already planning their next trios here as well. Thank you Butch for creating this beautiful place:)
Best of Many VRBO Accommodations!
This awesome cabin with all its features and toys was by a long shot, the best we've stayed at, and there have been many for us! The new cabin is gorgeous and well- appointed. There are so many things that Butch has put into this entire accommodation, from the programmed GPS he gives you (with all the lakes, rivers, places to visit, sites, attractions and most places you would want to go in this area...just punch it in or look it up on the list and just go!) to the water toys and bikes as well as the 4x4 with trailer and the beautiful cabin with all it's modern features. Beds are super comfy, wifi is great, tv's and entertainment included on it, all kitchen items you would need, fishing gear etc. The place was so very peaceful and easy to get from place to place. We never saw anyone except one distant neighbour for one day of the week we were there, Aug 2-9, 2018. This is one we will never forget! Well done Butch!! REALLY!!