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Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Beach Rancher

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Beach Rancher

Summary:
Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Waterfront Rancher

Sleeps in Beds: 8 | Max Occupancy: 8

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Spacious Luxury Rancher Downtown on the Lake with Private Outdoor Courtyard

Featured Amenities
- Hot Tub
- Central Air Conditioning
- Fenced backyard with lush landscaping and a fountain
- EV Charger located in Garage

Permit: 59320

The Space:
Experience ideal lakeside life at the Downtown Lakefront Retreat—located directly in front of Lake Coeur d'Alene with Coeur d’Alene City Park and Fort Sherman Playground right across the street. In the highly sought-after Fort Grounds neighborhood, you'll be just steps from the beach, the park, and you’ll be within easy walking distance to miles of public beaches and the heart of downtown Coeur d’Alene. This home is truly in a dream location!

No car is needed when you stay here, but you still have options with garage parking for two, complete with an electric car charger, and off-street parking for up to three more cars.

The home itself is just as alluring as the prime location. You’ll enjoy plenty of style and space in this two-lever rancher with brand new mattresses recently added for every bed in Spring 2024. Upon entering through the front door, you'll find an open living and dining area with comfortable seating, a fireplace, Smart TV, and views of both the park and the beach. The wooden dining table seats six beside a beautiful wall of built-in cabinets and granite-top buffet. Continue down the tiled hall to find a large, open kitchen with granite countertops, high-end appliances, a wet bar, and a breakfast table with additional seating for four. Here you'll find access to the side patio with lounge chairs and outdoor dining for four with an umbrella for shade.

Around the corner, the master bedroom awaits with a king bed with new mattress and topper, desk and storage space, extra seating, and views of the lake. An ensuite bathroom boasts granite counters with a double sink, a large tiled shower, and a walk-in closet. You'll find a half bath across the hall.

Across from the kitchen, a den awaits with cozy seating, a desk space, and a full bath. Continue down the hall to find the back patio through the glass sliding door where outdoor dining for six awaits beside a beautiful, vase water feature fountain. Kick back while dinner sizzles on the grill or venture out to the private hot tub, perfect for relaxing on a crisp evening.

A washroom with a full-sized washer and dryer, sink, and plenty of counter and cabinet space awaits at the end of the hall. Then, round the stairs to the lower level where even more space allows for play and more guests.

A large entertainment room with Flatscreen TV and leather seating provides a great space for relaxing with your favorite movie or TV show. There's even a table with seating for two for all your late-night snacking. Continue down the hall to find a full bathroom with a standing shower, a large bedroom with a King bed and smart TV, a room with two twins, and a large room with a queen bed, extra seating and a desk.

When you’re ready to take advantage of the incredible location, the options are endless. The downtown Coeur d’Alene area is less than 2 blocks from this home, including City Park right across the street with playground equipment and concerts every Sunday afternoon in the summer months and large grassy lawns for throwing a football or frisbie, volleyball nets and a sandy beach for swimming. Miles of public beaches, a dog park, Tubbs Hill (suitable for mild to wild hiking and swimming opportunities!), shopping for all ages, a variety of fantastic dining options, and more!

You couldn’t ask for a better location to experience all that Coeur d’Alene has to offer with ease!

Outdoor fires are restricted Memorial Day through the end of October. We appreciate your help in protecting our beautiful lands and properties.

Distance to the following locations:

• Downtown Coeur d’Alene / CDA Resort: 8-minute walk  (0.4 miles)
• Downtown Hayden, ID:   20 minutes   (7 miles)
• Downtown Spokane, WA:   38 minutes   (33.3 miles)
• Spokane International Airport:   42 minutes   (38.8 miles)
• Silverwood Theme Park:   35 minutes  (18.9 miles)
• Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort:   1 hour 23 min   (58.4 miles)
• Silver Mountain Ski Resort:   43 minutes   (40 miles)
• Coeur d’Alene Casino:   27 minutes   (24.3 miles)
• Walmart:  Hayden:    16 minutes   (5.8 miles)
                     Post Falls:    17 minutes   (7.2 miles)
• Costco Warehouse:   10 minutes   (3 miles)
• Kootenai Regional Hospital:   5 minutes   (1.6 miles)

Guest Access:
To receive access information you are required to submit a valid form of ID to Vacation Rental Authority using the provided link after your reservation is confirmed. Once the check-in form is completed with a valid form of ID and the reservation is paid in full, access information will be available 3 days prior to your arrival.

The Neighborhood:
The Fort Grounds Neighborhood in Coeur d Alene, is one of the oldest and most desirable locations in the city.

Getting Around:
Everything in Downtown Coeur D' Alene is within walking distance. A car is recommended for further activities.

Other Things to Note:
Local Events such as Art on the Green, Ironman Triathalon, and July 4th fireworks are right outside your door! Concerts in the City Park Bandshell every Sunday afternoon in the Summer Months.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Authority Inc

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

What's nearby

  • North Idaho College - 5 min walk
  • Coeur d'Alene Convention and Visitor Center - 10 min walk
  • McEuen Park - 12 min walk
  • Tubbs Hill Park - 16 min walk
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beverly's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crickets - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Carambola - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Iron Horse - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Beach Rancher pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Beach Rancher?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Beach Rancher?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Beach Rancher located?

Located in Fort Grounds, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of North Idaho College and Coeur d'Alene Carousel. Lake Coeur d'Alene and Independence Point are also within 10 minutes.

Blue Water Beach House | Downtown Beach Rancher Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

FB J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Location
This home is cozy and comfortable. It felt like going to stay at Grandma's house. It was clean with comfortable beds. The location is perfect if you enjoy nature. We enjoyed walks on the beach as well as walks in the park. We look forward to staying in this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home on the lake!
We went to CDA to golf and hang out with family. We brought our dogs and the back yard was perfect for them. The house was walking distance to town and right next to a park. There was plenty of space and even a garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tucker H., Stevensville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Property is in a great location. Walk to everything! Back patio was wonderful and private. While the house is still located steps from the beach. Could not ask for a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day !!
The house was very comfortable and the location was 10 Was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay One bed downstairs appeared to be broken. You may want to look at that not very comfortable for the couple that stayed there . Would have been great if the outside patios weee clean and sprayed for spiders We will rent again. The family enjoyed the beach access etc. Thanks !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend ever!
Perfect location and wonderful home! We had a wonderful time. The story of the home was the best! We realized our Grandparents were great friends with the owner’s family and for sure attended cocktail parties there. Our Grandparents were Ed and Ellen Gallivan❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great walkable location to enjoy Coeur D'Alene
This large and comfortable home is a great gathering place to enjoy the lakeside city of Coeur D'Alene, ID. We held a family reunion in the house and its location was an easy few blocks to downtown stores and restaurants, as well as parks, walking trails on Tubbs Hill, the marina and the city beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Large house for families!
Great house! Perfect for a family with small kids. Fenced back yard. Conveniently located to downtown and lake. Great park next door. Cable did not work in the living room. Upgrade to satellite would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Mothers day gathering for the ladies.
Love the location and all the house inside and out.We stayed at this home 2 years ago and loved it.We tried to get it on Mothers day it was not available. Next year we'll have to reserve it earlier so we can do it on Mothers day. We all had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Virginia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Water Beach House
Our family stayed at this CDA home September 29-October 8. A total of 9 nights. Upon arriving, the home was very clean and communication with Vacation Authority was excellent for our check in and check out. The large hot tub was nice and worked well in the back beautiful courtyard. We stayed here for the location and yes it was just what we expected with beautiful views of Lake Coeur d' Alene. We loved the double ovens in the kitchen which looked brand new and the office near the kitchen. Some things that could be done to make the house more comfortable would be to replace the mattress in the master bedroom upstairs as it was uncomfortable and lumpy, put one rocking chair or glider upstairs, install a new cooktop in the kitchen, enlarge the downstairs bathroom as it is inadequate for the 3 bedrooms downstairs, put a dresser in the large bedroom downstairs, purchase some metal bowls for mixing and serving large salads, purchase a hand mixer as I couldn't find one. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, the location of the lake, park, and pickleball courts.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Great comfort and location
Overall the experience was very nice. This was our second stay at this property. We enjoyed ourselves greatly. Property management handled a couple problems quickly. Improvements for an even better stay would be cleaner outdoor areas upon arrival, some updates to some older items (quality bedding, window coverings, new umbrella). Also, it would be nice to have some basic condiments, seasonings, oils, and other cooking items). We will more than likely stay at this property again as it is very comfortable and one of the best possible locations for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Water Beach House
Fantastic house and awesome location! What a memorable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vallan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
The house has a perfect location, easy to get to. Once there you hardly need a car, most everything is in walking distance. The walking is safe and very clean. NO litter, police presence on bike, golf cart and car. At 10 pm there is no noise, only moonlight and cool breezes. Lovely experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We were in town for the Ironman and it was literally the best spot in town for the race. The views from the living room are insane, almost too good to be true. We arrived and were unpacking when a sea plane landed right in front of us, incredible! Location was 10 out of 10. Aside from location, the house was perfect for our family of 7. Plenty of space for all of us, the dogs loved the back yard, the jacuzzi was amazing. The kitchen was fully equipped and we had some amazing meals there. I even was able to charge my EV there! Extremely happy we rented this home and I hope we can do it again soon. We made core memories here...we need more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Staycation of our Lives
We rented this iconic home for a family reunion and birthday. Our children grew up in CDA, playing on the beach and in the parks. This year we rented this home for the 8 of us. It is steps away from the CDA city beach and the CDA city park. It is easy to see why so many people love to visit our town when we see it from this vantage. There is more than enough room for privacy as well as togetherness in this home. The patios (there are 2!) offer a welcome view of the people passing by, and also a totally private place to enjoy some solitude and listen to the water flowing through the water feature. The back green space holds a nice hot tub that is also entirely private. We had a wonderful local chef from "Melons Catering" do a family dinner for us that was spectacular. She was able to cook in the well-appointed kitchen, and we were able to enjoy a gourmet meal together without leaving home. We have traveled extensively, but this stay allowed us to see a wonderful side of our little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great house
Father’s Day weekend in CDA. It slept everyone great, we needed 4 bedrooms. We cooked breakfast and grilled steaks and house provided everything we needed. Loved walking downtown. Great house to people watch from as you are right on the lake and the park. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
Our two family stayed in this home and we really enjoyed spending time at the beach, at the park and relaxing out front looking at the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cody J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Beautiful Property
This property really was an amazing location and a great place to stay. The kitchen was well furnished, the seating areas comfortable and its in a quiet neighborhood. My only complaint, and it was a big one for us, was the VERY poor internet stability and quality. I chose this location as an executive retreat, where we could strategize our plans for the coming year, and the internet was broken more than it was connected. Not sure if its a modem or ISP issue, but this really should be fixed. Other than that, great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location
The house was very nice and the kitchen was well appointed. The hot tub was a great addition. The location is perfect for enjoying the views and happenings around CdA!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation home for a family!
We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, right at the lake. Our son enjoyed the amazing park right across the street & we all enjoyed walking on the beach across the street. It's perfect walking distance to all the downtown shopping & dining too. The house was clean & had plenty of space, plus a perfect yard for our toddler, & a hot tub! The house was also full of games for a family to play, perfect for rainy or cold days. & just open the curtains to take in the beautiful view of the lake & mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idaho Weekend Get-away
We had a great time, the location is perfect and we walked into town several times. Loved the park across the street and the playground for our grandkids. The house is somewhat dated but we didn't mind, the baseboard heaters are a bit loud but once we understood the sound it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
First up: The key box is tucked behind the mailbox. It took us far too long to find it, as it's hidden from almost every angle. The location is every bit as great as it appears in the listing. Right across from the lake in one direction and across from the park in the other. We enjoyed the view of the lake from the living room, and our dog enjoyed easy access to outdoor spaces. The house was great for our party of 5 (3 adult siblings, one spouse, and one adult child), with enough dining and living room space for everyone. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking equipment, and roomy enough for multiple cooks. Our only complaint on the kitchen front was the downdraft ventilation for the cooktop, which was inadequate for the cooking we did. Our biggest complaints were the mattresses. Users of the two kings and the queen reported the beds were uneven, like they'd been occupied by only one person for a long time and not rotated. Not uncomfortable, but weirdly sloped. My daughter reported one of the twin beds as way too squishy (for her). For the owner: It would be really easy to make the home handicap accessible. It looked like a grab bar by the toilet had been taken out of the upstairs ensuite bath. With the shower bars already in place, adding that back in makes sense (and you could stash a ramp for the short front step in the garage).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, but the house needs some TLC
We had a great weekend in CDA. The house location was awesome, allowing us to walk to town and enjoy the park across the street. The house has a modern kitchen and a beautiful back yard. This large, older home was nice and clean, but could use some TLC. The day we arrived was rainy and chilly, so we turned on the heat. The pipes in the walls clanked loudly every time the heat kicked on, waking us all many times during the night. Luckily the weather cleared, so we turned off the heat. The mattresses were very saggy, and we had difficulty turning the master shower water off.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brian T., Murrieta,

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property Manager Unresposive
We had a 4 day stay at this location and requested a follow-up response. the first morning regarding a smoke smell in the house as well as cleanliness of the inside furniture. We received an email from the property manager after we checked out on the 4th day. This was after the third request to receive a call back to discuss other issues with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location But Don’t Be Outside After 8pm
The Good: the house location is about as good as it gets. It is on a corner across the street from a park and the lake. It is a short walk to the resort. We couldn’t be happier with the location. The Bad: the neighbors! There were only four of us staying at the house and we tried to use the hot tub at night like most people would. We were not loud. We were talking and enjoying the evening. The first night we were greeted by the local PD due to a noise complaint. The officers were great and said we were not being loud but they received a compliant and had to make the visit. The second night the officers came again and we made a point to keep our voices down due to the prior night. It is obvious the neighbor does not want renters in the home and they are filing complaints to try and force the issue. At no point did anyone have the courtesy say anything to us, they simply started by calling the PD. The following day I also received communication that the neighbor called the rental company and that if there was another complaint we would be asked to leave. Very frustrating on our side. We are four 40+ year old professionals and were not being loud or obnoxious in any way. If you plan to use the hot tub or sit on the patio make sure you are inside by 8pm or you will receive a visit from the local officers. To their credit they were very friendly because it sounds like they have been to the house before. Other than the neighbor issue the home is older and could use to be updated but it was nice enough and the location is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022