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Charming Cottage by the Lake - Family & Pet Friendly - Fort Grounds Neighborhood

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • North Idaho College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • McEuen Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage by the Lake - Family & Pet Friendly - Fort Grounds Neighborhood

This perfectly restored and flawlessly maintained 1930's Retro Cottage is your ticket to a stay in the highly sought after Fort Grounds neighborhood of downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Our Charming Cottage is the perfect refuge to whisk your troubles away. The sounds of a flowing water feature, colorful gardens, were all lovingly created to inspire the essence of family and home. This is a place where you might find joy and happiness. We hope our Charming Cottage can provide enjoyment to those in need and strength for those who envision a more peaceful existence during their stay in Coeur d'Alene.
The Charming Cottages neighborhood (Fort Grounds) is rich in history and is a dedicated National Historical District. It is located just a few minutes walk from Lake Coeur d,Alene (beaches and parks) and the downtown CDA Resort, shopping, art galleries, restaurants, bar and grills and vibrant nightlife.
The house has been restored and has all modern appliances yet has kept its 1930's ambiance and roots. From the quaint front room to the three bedrooms and spacious and well apportioned kitchen to the nice deck and water feature it offers a quiet get away from all the business of the downtown commercial appeal, yet only a short walk away. Rent kayaks and canoes at the beach, have fun at the parks or hop on CDA's extensive bicycling and running trail just minutes walk from the front door.
A short drive to the east and you are in the renowned Silver valley, a few miles north and you will arrive at Silverwood Theme Park and a little farther you will be a Schweitzer ski area.
Whether your stay is a few days or a week this is your best location to see it all.

Property manager

Glen Douglas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 and cats (limit 2 total)
We are pet friendly to friendly pets, $20 / night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets, any damage will be the owners responsibility. Must be well behaved (clarify with me) if you have questions. There is a $20 per night pet fee.
You are in a family friendly neighborhood, be respectful of neighbors, follow parking rules, keep noise and dog barking (if you brought one) down.

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coeur d'Alene

Located in Fort Grounds, a neighbourhood in Coeur d'Alene, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Lake Coeur d'Alene and Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coeur d'Alene Carousel and Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Frontier Ice Arena and Triple Play Family Fun Park. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McEuen Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tubbs Hill Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kootenai Clinic Hospital Medicine - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Capone's Pub & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beverly's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Carambola - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whispers - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage by the Lake - Family & Pet Friendly - Fort Grounds Neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage by the Lake - Family & Pet Friendly - Fort Grounds Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage by the Lake - Family & Pet Friendly - Fort Grounds Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage by the Lake - Family & Pet Friendly - Fort Grounds Neighborhood located?

This family-friendly Coeur d'Alene holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of North Idaho College and Lake Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene Carousel and North Idaho Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place and within walking distance to the CDA downtown core. The house was clean and exactly as the listing described. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Amazing property

This place was so perfect. The location is so amazing, and the house had everything we needed. Walk to the lake or downtown, plenty of room, laundry, and a beautiful backyard and hot tub. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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

Lovely Cottage in a beautiful neighborhood

We stayed 3 nights with our adult children and had a wonderful time. The house was well situated for family dinners and games, beds were very comfortable, outside area lovely. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is amazing. Super cute on the inside, with an easy lay out. The kitchen is completely functional. The location is nearly perfect, 3 blocks from the lake. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille R.

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

Wonderful vacation to Couer d’ Alene

This property was everything as described and more .Very cozy , exceptional clean small cottage in a wonderfully quiet neighborhood. They provided all the extras you would not travel with as far as day to day living .We definitely hope we can come back to this location!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little property!

Great spot in Coeur D'Alene - super quiet, clean, had everything we needed. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Great stay

Wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

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

Leslie A.

We had another fun-filled weekend at Glen’s wonderful VRBO in CDA! We always enjoy being able to walk to the lake and explore the area with our dogs! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy I.

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

Cozy and welcoming!

Such a nice place to stay. Quiet, clean, had everything we needed. The owner was very friendly and kind. Really liked the calming and peaceful backyard. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Cute Cottage

This place is very cute and has everything you need. The host was great and made our stay easy and enjoyable. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Nice place

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla T.

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

Great location.

Location was great. House and hot tub worked out very well for our family of multiple ages.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Wonderful place to stay for a few days

Great place to stay. We were in town for sons graduation. The cottage was perfect very clean and had everything we needed to relax and visit while we were in town for a few day. Thanks Glen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

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

It was a magical Xmas weekend

The house was decorated for Xmas inside and outside. Perfect for my grandson to Journey to the North Pole.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

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

Great Vrbo

Cottage was very clean and comfortable to stay in. The owner was very accommodating to our needs. Would rent again when visiting CDA.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Great Space!

Amazing location and overall space, loved the hot tub and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorielle C.

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

Great location!

Great house in a great location. Walking distance to lake, parks and Downtown. All the amenities plus more! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Relaxing weekend in Cdl

The property is super clean and attractive. The location is fantastic: a beautiful area with much to love in a walkable distance. Would book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Amazing Stay

The home was very clean property description was accurate. We went for a sisters weekend away and it was amazing. If we stay in the area again this will be our first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

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

Perfect Christmas cottage

We enjoyed our stay over Christmas. Communication was wonderful, check in was a breeze and we were so excited to find a Christmas tree and decorations. We enjoyed a very quiet holiday with walks to the lake, books by the fireplace, puzzles and cozy naps in the extremely comfortable beds! If we ever have a need for another stay in CDA we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Charming old home with everything you could ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Amazing Location and Property

Awesome rental. Perfect for a large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place to Stay in CDA

The house was as described, clean and easily accessible to a nice neighborhood with good walking. Close to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyla L.

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

Wonderful little cottage!

This little cottage was super clean, well stocked with everything that you might need. The hot tub was clean and the salt water was perfectly balanced. The cottage is perfectly located near downtown, bars , restaurants, shopping and if course blocks from the beach! We have family in North Idaho and definitely will be renting again!downtown,the cottage is
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair S.

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

Great to get away

Relaxing, peaceful productive and just what I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

steve n.

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

Most well stocked rental

Most well stocked rental i have ever stayed at. I highly recommend to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glen Douglas

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Mary and I have owned vacation rentals for the past five years, and have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to help our guests to experience a destination while staying in a warm and quality vacation rental. We now live here in North Idaho and wanted to own a vacation rental near us in Coeur d'Alene. Our search lead us to the Fort Grounds neighborhood and to our Charming Cottage, please come and see the beauty of our area and stay in a truly Charming Home.

Why they chose this property

Whether you are looking for a cozy getaway as a couple or are a family looking to explore and discover our community this is your stay.

What makes this property unique

This vacation rental home is within walking distance to all that the downtown Coeur d'Alene has to offer. In addition you are within a short drive to all that North Idaho has to offer.

Languages:

English

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