Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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4
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Bathrooms
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3
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House Rules
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Pets allowed;Up to 2 dogs allowed with $125 pet fee.
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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14
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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1891013
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Summary:
Waterfront, Private, Lodge Home w/Hot Tub, Cabana, Teepee, Kayaks, Dock and Boat lift. Now pet friendly too!
The Space:
'Pondering Pines' lake home is the *perfect* family vacation rental for any season. Updated with new furnishings and decor, this home is located in the well known 'Cottages' community on the north side of Lake Pend Oreille - 1 mile from Yokes (supermarket) and just 3 miles to Schweitzer Mountain Road.
This large log home sits on 2+ acres of private, picturesque land with waterfront on Kootenai Bay of Lake Pend Oreille. Picture a large, green massive yard with mature fir and pine trees. Gorgeous wood floors, plenty of natural light, and an updated kitchen that's fully appointed. An 'L' shaped living/dining and kitchen area, with custom dining table, provide sweeping views of Lake Pend Oreille and a wrap around exterior deck and trees provide shade and privacy. Master suite with King bed, has a separate sitting area with couch and Queen sleeper. Across the hall is another King bedroom all with luxury linens. A main floor full bathroom and large laundry room complete the main floor.
The lower level has a separate family room with huge 70" TV, bar, foosball table, access to the large, covered hot tub and two additional bedrooms with a full bathroom. The 3rd bedroom has a Queen bed with luxury linens and the 4th bedroom is ideal for those kids, cousins, grandkids and young adults with FOUR full sized beds (2 bunk beds, full size) - each with it's own reading light and phone/computer charging area.
Outside relax in the Adirondack rocking chairs, wood table and deck with waterfront views. Watch eagles and ospreys soar by, plucking a fish out of Boyer Slough and Kootenai Bay. Saunter down the short path to the waterfront where you'll discover a true Teepee (available during summer months only - kids will love this and can sleep in the Queen bed inside). At the water's edge enjoy an incredible Cabana (with dart board, table and chairs, refrigerator -- see photos -- and yes it has Edison bulb lights wrapped all around for night time use). Make s'mores around the massive firepit and kids will love the new sandy beach. For summer months, 2 large stand up paddle boards (SUPs), 1 small stand up paddle board and 2 kayaks all included at no extra charge. A private dock with large boat lift allows you to safely moor your own boat - or rent ours!
What we LOVE about this home is the land and family-fun-opportunities all around it. Kootenai Bay is ideal for fishing, water sports and paddling/exploring.
The location of this home is excellent! Just 3 miles to downtown Sandpoint, 1 mile from great grocery stores and 12 miles to Schweitzer. Sleeping 14 easily - rent this home now! Book now.
**Note: Each year, on September 18th OR the 3rd Sunday in September (whichever is later), the Army Corps of Engineers begins dropping the water level of Lake Pend Oreille until ultimately reducing it by a total of 10-12 feet. Around the 4th week in September ALL boat docks and boat lifts on the lake become inaccessible and unusable, as the water completely recedes back from the shoreline leaving just bare ground beneath the docks. The agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers states the lake level must be restored to full pool level each year no later than July 4th, however, the last 10+ years the lake water has been at full pool level around the 2nd or 3rd week in June.
VRP2020-0002 max occupancy- 14, max parking- 4
Guest Access:
You`ll be able to enjoy the entire property including the oversized garage guest area.
The Neighborhood:
This is a family-friendly neighborhood on the lake. Ideal for kids to play outside and ride bikes. Shopping is just 1 mile away, Schweitzer Mountain Road just 3 miles away and downtown Sandpoint just 3 miles away.
Other Things to Note:
Huge incredible yard in family friendly neighborhood. Covered large cabana with power at the waters edge with beach and fire pit.
Interaction with Guests:
Check-in instructions will be emailed and texted a few days prior to arrival and guests will also receive a guidebook message.
Located in Ponder Point, a neighborhood in Sandpoint, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Panida Theater and Bonner County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Sandpoint Elks Golf Course. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby.
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