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Fat Louie's Retreat, walk to lake, downtown, shops & eateries. Kayaks included

Family-friendly holiday home in Coeur d'Alene with a water park

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Beautifully appointed covered front porch
Terrace/patio
Cozy hanging daybed swing
Terrace/patio
Fully fenced backyard with fantastic outdoor living and dining!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Place, North Idaho College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kootenai Clinic Hospital Medicine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master - Main Floor

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Suite

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath on Main Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master-walk-in shower

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs - Full bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fat Louie's Retreat, walk to lake, downtown, shops & eateries. Kayaks included

Welcoming home combines luxury and charm. This home features three spacious bedrooms, covered front porch, private fenced yard with outdoor living room, brand new furnishings and décor, two living spaces. Smart TVs in the main living room, upstairs lounge and one of the upstairs guest rooms. The private, fully fenced backyard and patio offer you the perfect place to hang out with family and friends. Tons of seating, dining table, new Weber grill and even a fire pit (fire wood is not provided). Feeling adventurous? We have 4 kayaks available for you to enjoy (you will need to figure out how to get them to the lake). This home is perfect for a family vacation, company retreat, girls getaway or a romantic weekend for two. Located minutes from everything. Downtown restaurants, shops and the lake a just one mile away. Silverwood Theme park is just 16 miles down the road. 2024 City of Coeur d' Alene Short-Term Rental Permit # 57547

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are allowed upon approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Coeur d'Alene

Located in North of Harrison, a neighbourhood in Coeur d'Alene, this holiday home is near theme parks. Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course and Regal Riverstone are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Coeur d'Alene and Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Coeur d'Alene Carousel, or check out an event or a game at Frontier Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Coeur d'Alene, ID

What's nearby

  • North Idaho College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kootenai Clinic Hospital Medicine - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • McEuen Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ten / 6 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fat Louie's Retreat, walk to lake, downtown, shops & eateries. Kayaks included pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Fat Louie's Retreat, walk to lake, downtown, shops & eateries. Kayaks included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fat Louie's Retreat, walk to lake, downtown, shops & eateries. Kayaks included?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fat Louie's Retreat, walk to lake, downtown, shops & eateries. Kayaks included located?

Located in the centre of Coeur d'Alene, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of North Idaho College and University Of Idaho Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene Carousel and North Idaho Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kiera B.

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

Such a great stay

We had the best time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and comfortable home. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is spectacular. It truly is a home away from home. We made a cross-country move and the house we were going to be living in was not ready. We booked this place for two weeks and it was absolutely perfect. The neighborhood is great and there is so much to do within a short distance from the property. It was perfect.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Great place and close to everything

It was great to stay at this location close to everything around and the place was perfect for our family. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Comfortable, well appointed home

This home was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN B.

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

Clean, Comfortable and Convenient

Such an easy place to enjoy and great location. It was nice being able to use the garage for bike storage, Etc. Furniture was comfortable and plenty of towels provided. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krzysztof O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Overall we enjoyed our stay. Washing the pots, pans, etc. took a long time though due to weak water pressure at the sink. We enjoyed playing air hockey in the garage but for a limited time bec the garage was filthy (dust, trash, cobwebs, etc.) For the amount we paid each night, we would have expected better. But overall, it was acceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

This place was amazing!

My family and I really enjoyed staying here. It was stocked with everything you need. The house was very inviting and clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Amazing place

Rented for a college graduation weekend. Location was great, house is super nice and comfortable. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcene T.

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

Nice property

Very nice, quiet location. Beautiful house & furnishings. We enjoyed our stay1
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabra D.

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

Excellent place to stay

We have stayed in many VRBO properties. This is one of the best. It was clean and comfortable. Very quiet neighborhood, close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

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

Coeur d’Alene Getaway

Fantastic house and location. This was perfect for 6 adults and one child. Loved the front porch and back patio. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great place, responsive owners

Everything was as the listing depicted. The living room, dining room and kitchen all open was great for connecting our two families as we cooked and hung out. Owners were very responsive even though they were camping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

Awesome property!

Wonderful home! Great fenced backyard! Very comfortable and within walking distance of downtown CDA. Very clean and adorable decor. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

bill w.

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

very nice house

house is new and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
This house was nice and clean, but advertises it sleeps 10 but provides towels for 5 people. So with us having to use beach towels and then also wash I found this inconvenient. Then also only had one spare roll of toilet paper for the 3 bathrooms. I had messaged the host to ask how to get more, and did not get any response. Since I was moving my daughter to school there we happen to have a roll I took from her dorm. So other than not having extra towels or toilet paper the house was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R.

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

4th of July

The house is beautiful inside and out. Liked the master bedroom being on lower level. Loves the openness of the downstairs. Enjoyed coffee in the morning on the porch! Dana was great! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., Calgary, Alberta

Immaculate & beautiful home in a beautiful town

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Fat Louie's in Coeur D'Alene - it's an amazing home, everything is new and clean and the home is beautifully decorated with many whimsical touches! The proximity to the town and lake is great and we even found a good brewpub within walking distance "Daft Badger" - great local spot. Can't say enough about the city in general, completely loved the lakefront, so clean and well designed and so very beautiful. Highly recommend and would love to come back some time for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

All it's rated as!

We wanted a place to stay with our friends while we visited the Coeur d'alene area. This home gave us the comfort we were looking for when we came in for the evening. The bed's were comfortable! The only thing that I would recommend is that they upgrade the pillows in the room at the top of the stairs ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

We had a blast!

Fat Louie's lived up to it's pictures and descriptions. The kitchen had the right supplies to make cooking easy. The front and back porches were wonderful additional spaces. The kitchen/dining/living room were perfect for sharing meals and watching a movie. They've given Fat Louie's an extra special touch that made us feel at home during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Traci H., Caldwell, ID

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

Perfect!

We loved everything about this vacation rental. It was a great set up, beautifully decorated and fully stocked with anything you could need or want on a vacation. It was cozy, comfortable and relaxing. We can’t wait to go back to CDA (when the weather allows us to enjoy the lake,) and stay here again. The only complaint I have is that the back gate doesn’t latch, so even though property is pet friendly, the yard isn’t pet safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Our Experience

When departing we emailed the owner that the garburetor wasn't working. We did not damage it, but the owner claimed repair on a damage insurance policy I HAD PAID FOR. She used a policy procured by renters for routine repairs to her revenue-producing personal property. And that without the decency to communicate with us about her intentions This is not honorable. Huge red flag!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cozy and comfy and the location was perfect - 10 min walk to Trader Joe's!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DeImna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The main living area is a great place to gather and be together. Unfortunately, fall had arrived so we didn't get to enjoy their outdoor spaces, but they looked very nice. Excellent communication with hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Fat Louie’s Retreat! The property is very clean and decorated super cute! It was a pleasure to stay there. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dana

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This is Fat Louie! Louie along with his owner's Dana & Rob would love to welcome you to Fat Louie's Retreat. We love to travel and explore the world and strive to make your stay a memorable one.

Why they chose this property

This home was custom built in 2017. It is full of charm and detail. The home is ideally located. It features a full covered front patio and private outdoor entertaining area with new natural gas BBQ. The master is on the main level with a large en suite bathroom and large walk in closet. Open concept features a cook's dream kitchen with a deluxe gas stove/oven, lots of counter space and well stocked with high end pots and pans. The living room has a comfy sectional with two leather chairs and a 60 inch TV with cable, Netflix, HULU and Amazon Prime with many new releases. There is also a 1/2 bath and laundry room on the main level. Upstairs features two bedrooms. One has two queen beds, TV and walk in closet and the other has one bunk bed with a single/full bed combo*, a TV lounge and another bath are also upstairs. *One additional twin mattress is available

What makes this property unique

Our home is thoughtfully decorated. All new furnishings and décor will help you to feel at home. We truly have thought of everything. The home is very well stocked!!

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