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

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Marina
Children’s area
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Place, North Idaho College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Coeur d'Alene
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Point
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Coeur d'Alene

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Coeur d'Alene, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from North Idaho College and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from North Idaho Beach.
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What's nearby

  • North Idaho College - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Coeur d'Alene - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Independence Point - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Convention and Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McEuen Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lakers Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Capone's Pub & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Unchained Taphouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stormin’ Norman’s Shipfaced Saloon - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Note from host: We are pet friendly to friendly pets, $20 / night

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property and host, central but quiet neighborhood. Just as described.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolutely lovely and enchanting property that is walking distance from activities and shopping. The hot tub was the icing on the cake and made for relaxing evenings in the backyard. They had everything we needed and space to play in front. Will definitely keep this one for future visits
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Casey V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying in this house and we will continue to come back. Clean, comfortable, convenient. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betsy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming host. House and property were cozy, comfortable and clean. Quiet neighborhood. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time! The location is unbeatable and close to a great park for our kids. It’s very walkable and quiet. Close to the CDA resort and a short walk to the river and lake. The house was charming and efficiently stocked. The primary bed was very comfortable and my husband and I both slept great! The fireplace and hot tub were our favorite features! The host was very communicative and kind as well. Would definitely stay again. If you are sensitive to pets, this may not be the place as it is pet friendly. But otherwise, it’s a fantastic and charming find, especially in the winter when we went.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This little house was absolutely amazing and we loved everything about it!! We had a fabulous experience and the home had everything we needed and was very welcoming and cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aylish D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at the cottage. It was clean and comfortable with lovely amenities; they even had some simple holiday decorations which was such a nice touch. We look forward to staying here again on future visits to Cda!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shyla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the second time we have stayed in this cottage, we wouldn't stay anywhere else. It has all of the amenities a small family would want, my husband is a veteran and has a service k9 that was welcomed as well. Highly recommend, the host checked in on us to make sure everything was great via phone call.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a blast. Great house with a fenced yard for our dogs. The house is in a nice clean neighborhood with easy proximity to shopping, restaurants and the lake. Looking forward to next year
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband, myself, and our fur babies have been to Glen’s VRBO many times and have always enjoyed our stay! We love the location as the cottage is very close to the lake and Sherman Ave. The fenced yard is absolutely pet-friendly.There are endless opportunities to get out and walk and enjoy CDA. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Camille R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Casey V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great day!

This was a great place for us as a family and with our two-year-old golden retriever. The fenced in backyard was secure. The house was clean. It is an older home but well kept. We loved the charm and will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Denise B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage by the lake

Lovely cottage with plenty of space and early 20th century details. The house is about a mile walk along the lakeshore from downtown but is sited in a very quiet residential neighborhood. Street parking permits are included for two cars, the kitchen was well stocked and the entire house was very clean. My friends and I look forward to staying here again the next time we are in CDA.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and convenient

Very cute house with a lot of charm! Close enough to down town to walk. House and host were great! Only parking is on the road and only 2 parking passes provided, so that should be accounted for. Everything else about the stay was fantastic! Would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shyla L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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