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Mountain Cabin near Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Resort, Sandpoint, Wilderness

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Lightning Creek Cabin
The cabin in winter. Main house where hosts live in background
Fall colors and first bit of snow on Bee Top
Cozy front porch.
View of kitchen, door to downstairs bedroom, bathroom, spiral stairs to loft.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 666.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Clark Fork, ID
  • Scotchman Peak
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort
  • Lake Pend Oreille
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Cabin near Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Resort, Sandpoint, Wilderness

This is the perfect getaway cabin any season of the year! The cabin backs up to the Kaniksu National Forest and many miles of dirt roads and trails for hunting, hiking, 4-wheeling, motorcycles, side by sides, horseback riding, bike riding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling with a warming hut up the road. Access right from the cabin to many trailheads like Goat Mtn, Scotchman's Peak, Morris Creek and several lakes. Lake Pend Oreille is only 7 miles from doorstep to boat launch. Schweitzer Mtn is a 45 minute drive, the town of Sandpoint about 40 minutes. Very close to Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. Property is on Lightning Creek and the town of Clark Fork is just 3 miles down the road.

Property manager

Tom and Shannon Barnett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Clark Fork

Located in Clark Fork, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Panida Theater and Bonner County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Idaho Club Golf Course and Liberty Pier. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Clark Fork, ID

What's nearby

  • Lake Pend Oreille - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Samowen Park - 27 min drive - 20.8 km
  • The Idaho Club Golf Course - 42 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 56 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Lakeview Park - 58 min drive - 58.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabinet Mountain Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Clark Fork Pantry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bee Top Mountain Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Squeezeinn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪My Place Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Cabin near Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Resort, Sandpoint, Wilderness pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Cabin near Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Resort, Sandpoint, Wilderness ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Cabin near Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Resort, Sandpoint, Wilderness ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Cabin near Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Resort, Sandpoint, Wilderness located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Clark Fork River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Pend Oreille and Samowen Park. Kullyspell House Monument Park and The Idaho Club Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

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

Getaway Goodness

It was the perfect weekend getaway. Nestled in the mountains and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie W.

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

Hiking Getaway Cabin

This property was perfect for our girls hiking getaway. It was very clean and comfortable. It was also close to the Scotchman's Peak trail. We enjoyed time in the creek after the hike and sitting on the front porch visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was the perfect place and exactly what we were looking for! It was even prettier in person. We loved playing fetch with their dog, Tuck too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Cozy Cabin

Loved our stay. Clean and perfect. Everything you need and so much to do within walking distance from the cabin. The area is beautiful. Great hikes and wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Great cabin in the woods

Lovely location. Wonderful views and outdoor area to take nature walks. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Amazing Cabin!

The cabin is even more beautiful in person than it looked in the listing. It’s in an amazing location with a stunning view of the river from the fire pit. Check-in and check-out were both super simple. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Although the cabin is on the owners’ property, it’s set far enough away that it still feels private and peaceful. And Tuck the dog was the cherry on top ,always excited to see us and made the trip even more enjoyable. 100/10 experience,would absolutely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope F.

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

Serenity!

Had the most magical time! The ambiance of quiet, snow, and crackling of fire. The cabin was cozy and cute, and had a nice walk with the pup down to the camping area and creek!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Beautiful scenery & quiet location

We enjoyed the beautiful cabin & quiet location in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S., Bath, Michigan

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

Beautiful surroundings

What a great little cabin in absolutely gorgeous mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Michael and Sandra

Loved the stay. We were visiting family in the area it was a great alternative to a hotel room. Lots of space and a short drive to Clark Fork. Many thanks to the property owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Getaway

Very cute cabin. We enjoyed are little RnR getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner L.

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

Annual Trip

Highly recommend this property! Very welcoming, and great host! We had a blast staying here. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommi R.

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

Birthday weekend

Cabin was really cozy and inviting didnt stay but two nights but was really nice to come to after a long day of fishing on the lake. We took Northstar charters and was like fishing with family. Would come back to this cabin again. If you love the outdoors this is the place for you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey D.

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

Nice weekend getaway

We had a great weekend here. The cabin is very clean and owners close by if we need anything. A short walk to the creek and a short drive from a ton of other activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Excellent Private Family Getaway

The property is peaceful, the owners are friendly and helpful and the furry four legged friends are lovely company! The accomadations were beautiful and clean, with a fully stocked kitchen. There was plenty of firewood for a winter campfire as well. Cant wait to come back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Nice cabin for 4

Rented cabin for our fishing headquarters. Close to the creek. Beautiful setting. Comfortable cabin with all of the requirements. Owner checked with us to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

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

Dad n Son fishing trip

My son and I had an absolutely wonderful time at the cabin and the surrounding creeks, rivers and lake. Everything went as planned. We met our hosts Tom n Shannon and shared some stories and learned a thing or two about the area. Loved the area so much we’re putting full court pressure on our spouses to possibly move up that way. They have a dog named Spencer and he became our best friend whenever we were on site. I truly miss Spencer. A truly wonderful time. Thank you Tom n Shannon. Say hey and a belly rub to Spence for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

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

Quiet and relaxing

The cabin was quiet and relaxing, but not as remote and private as the listing made it seem. The cabin is located on the same property as the hoast, between the main house and the storage buildings. I was hoping for more privacy. Lightening Creek was about a quarter mile away. The cabin was clean, at a basic level, but was in need of a regular deep cleaning and dusting and there were ware items in need of repair and ongoing maintenence. We felt the total nightly fee, was expensive for what we got. However, our experie ce with the hoast was good. They were easy to reach when needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn W.

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

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay very much, it was very relaxing. Host very friendly with good communiation and was super accommodating as we arrived earlier than expected on checkin day. Clark Fork is a very quaint town with gas, grocery, restaurant, liquor, etc. Clark Fork pantry is a "must stop" for a huckleberry danish (to die for). Centrally located to many options for a day trip activity; we travelled up to Kootenai Falls and the suspension bridge one afternoon. Beautiful country, at this cabin you are off the beaten path but not so much so that you feel isolated from the world. It would have been nice to have had something other than a futon to sit on in the living area, but not a deal breaker by any means. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

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

Forest Cabin Next To Creek

We enjoyed staying at this cute cabin, in the woods, next to beautiful Lightning Creek. It’s very peaceful and relaxing. A nature lovers paradise. Abundance of hiking trails & wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay

This cabin is located just outside of town but feels remote. It is clean, comfortable, and peaceful. The views are amazing and the hosts really have thought of everything. The cabin is on the host’s property, as clearly noted, but you would never know it. It has its own driveway and is a good distance from the main house. We cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great Cabin Rental

Rented the cabin while hunting in Idaho game unit 1. Was a perfect location. Will rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Perfect place To get away from it all

This was such a great little getaway cabin, and one where you could do as much as you wanted to do, or to do nothing but relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery and all the water activities on the lake including fishing and boating. It was exactly as described, and one of the first rentals in a long time where everything was in good working condition and no problems whatsoever. The cabin is extremely well stocked with the kitchen essentials and everything that you need to make your stay comfortable. The host family was extremely responsive to any questions that I had and were very friendly. I would definitely stay there again, and already looking forward to going back there next fall. If you’re looking to unwind, and to enjoy nature and hiking, than this is a perfect place. The town of Clark Fork is very small and not a lot to do, but there’s a small grocery market and several places to eat . The host family also put together a very informative binder that’s at the cabin that will list out things to do and places to eat in the surrounding towns. There is little to no cell phone reception anywhere in the town, but when you connect to the Wi-Fi at the cabin, you were able to send and receive text messages. Also, don’t forget that Clark Fork is in Pacific standard time if you’re coming in from the east.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy W W.

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

Great location!

We loved the location of this cabin. Clark Fork is a jewel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Shannon Barnett

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