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Priest Lake • Cozy 4 BDR Beach Cottage on the Water

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Enjoy incredible lake views and relax on your deck, just 30ft from water's edge
View from deck. Your own private sandy beach with stone steps into lake.
Sunny beachfront cottage with several places to relax. Just steps to the water.
Well-equipped kitchen with newer appliances
Living room view from kitchen
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

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Map
Coolin, ID
  • Popular LocationPriest Lake15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCavanaugh Bay5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBishop's Marina9 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Balcony Room

1 Queen Bed

Northwoods Room

1 Queen Bed

Sailing Room

1 Queen Bed

Waterski Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Priest Lake • Cozy 4 BDR Beach Cottage on the Water

— Please note for booking: Check-in and check-out days are Sundays, so if the calendar shows a Sunday date in blue, the property is available that week. —

Thirty feet from the water, this cozy lakefront cottage features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an open living and kitchen area facing the lake. Ideal for all ages, the property’s geography is completely level for easy access to the cottage and private beach, with no hillsides or steep steps. Enjoy the private dock, well-equipped kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and a large 24’ x 16’ front deck just feet from water’s edge—perfect for sipping a beverage and keeping an eye on the kids playing in the water. Located on Sherwood Beach, the “afternoon sun side” of Priest Lake, this area is arguably the lake’s best beach due to its sandy beaches, sandy lake bottom, and shallow water. Exiting the cottage door and wading 100 yards out from your private beach with only a gentle, gradual increase in water depth (only 3.5 feet deep at the dock) makes it the perfect place for both children and adults. The shallow depth also means you’ll have the warmest summer water temperatures on the lake, reaching 76-80 degrees during peak summer weeks. It’s an extraordinary location to swim and play in the crystal clear water and end the day watching the gorgeous sunset across the lake.

With two bedrooms and one bathroom on the main floor and two bedrooms and one bathroom on the second floor (1 queen bed in each room), this is the ideal home for families or a group of friends.

The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to make and serve meals. The counter-height dining table has two stools that push completely under the table so it can be used as an extension of the kitchen counter. Dine inside with lake views, or share a meal at the brand new outdoor dining table, ready for lunch in the shade or a perfectly timed sunset dinner.

Good to Know:
- Main Floor Bathroom: Remodeled in 2021
- Second Floor Bathroom: Located under the pitched roof (see photo), with a smaller stall shower than the Main Floor Bathroom.

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Boat from your private dock to delicious meals at the resorts on the lake, cruise the beautiful shoreline and islands all the way to the north end of the main lake, then enjoy boating the scenic two-mile thoroughfare to Upper Priest Lake, taking in its undeveloped natural beauty.

Access miles of hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle/ATV trails from the cottage, many of which lead along roaring creeks to peaks of the Selkirk Mountains and alpine lakes. Choose one of several walking/jogging loops from the back door of the cottage, golf nearby at Priest Lake Golf Course (only a 20-minute drive to the west side of the lake), or simply relax on the deck or beach with your favorite book and beverage.

Experience a lake vacation at Sherwood Beach Cottage and you’ll discover why Priest Lake is affectionately named Idaho’s Crown Jewel.

— CLEANING —
A $250 cleaning fee is charged for each weekly rental.

Pest Control: The property is professionally treated twice per year, because nobody wants a spider in the house.

— DINING —
Indoor Dining Table seats 6 with stools on one side that can be pushed in for easy access to the counter height table (more work space for food prep).

Outdoor Dining Table seats 6-8

— POTABLE WATER—
While many properties draw water from the lake, this cottage has its own fresh water well. There is no need to bring potable drinking water.

— ADDITIONAL INFORMATION —
• Bed Linens Provided
• Bath Towels Provided for Indoor Use
• ***Beach Towels Are Not Provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
• Wood-burning Fireplace
• 2nd Fridge on Back Porch for Overflow
• Wireless Internet (due to remote location, speed and connectivity cannot be guaranteed)
• No Landline Telephone (there is cell service, and Verizon has the best coverage)
• No Dishwasher
• No Washer/Dryer (if you require a laundromat during your stay, there is a public laundromat just 3.5 miles away in Coolin)
• While there is not central air conditioning, there is a free-standing window-vented air conditioning unit on main floor. (fans provided in each bedroom)

House Rules
• One Week Minimum Stay
• Check-in/Check-out Day is Sunday Only
• Children Allowed
• No Pets Allowed
• No Events Allowed
• No Smoking Allowed
• No Additional Overnight Guests on Property in RVs, Campers, Tents, etc.
• Personal watercraft are allowed, but Idaho Boating Regulations must be strictly followed, including speed and wake zone restrictions. The operation of watercraft must be accomplished at not more than 5 miles per hour, nor with more than a 6 inch wake, within 200 feet from a shoreline or dock.
• Booking guest must sign the rental agreement and provide government-issued photo ID prior to check-in.

Quiet Hours
10:00 pm – 9:00 am
This is very important to us because we have a great relationship with our neighbors. Out of respect for them, please ensure you are observing the quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 9:00 am and limiting sound levels to a normal and courteous speaking volume.

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in Time: Sunday, 4:00 pm
Check-out Time: Sunday, 10:00 am
No early arrivals or late departures are available. Our professional cleaning staff is scheduled immediately following your prompt check-out time of 10 am.

Max Guests: 8

Minimum Age of Primary Renter: 25

In addition to the cottage, the property has a boat house and small shed. Only the main cottage is included in the rental. The other buildings are used for owner’s storage.

Any boats seen in photographs are not included in rental, though you are welcome to bring your own boat. See below for closest boat launch location.

— LOCATION INFORMATION —
• East Side of Priest Lake
• Lakefront
• Beachfront: private sandy beach right off the front deck with rock seawall and steps into the water
• Lake View
• Mountain View
• Water View
• Sunset View

— HELPFUL TIPS & AREA AMENITIES —
Groceries – The Leonard Paul store is located in Coolin and is the closest store to the cottage, just a 4-mile drive or 2-mile walk/bike ride. It's small grocery section offers staple items along with gifts and souvenirs. The Tamrak is a recently expanded grocery store on the west side of the lake (20 minutes from the cottage) and offers many staple items. It also features an ice cream shop, liquor store, and gift shop. The closest full-size grocery stores are located along your driving route to Priest Lake. Newport, Washington and Old Town, Idaho are connected towns and offer Safeway and Super 1 Foods grocery stores (45 minutes from cottage). Priest River, Idaho offers Mitchell’s Harvest Foods (35 minutes from cottage). They are all clean, well-equipped stores.

Boat Launch – The closest boat launch is located in Coolin, Idaho, a small village at the south end of Priest Lake. It is just 3 miles south of the cottage and you drive through it on your way to the property.

Boat Gas – When you need gas on the lake you’ll find it at two marinas and two resorts.
• Bishop’s Marina in Coolin (the closest gas to the cottage)
• Priest Lake Marina in Kalispell Bay
• Hill’s Resort in Luby Bay
• Elkins Resort in Reeder Bay

Boat Rentals – These businesses list boat rentals for Priest Lake:

Crown Jewel Water Sports (closest location to cottage) - https://priestlakeboatrental.com

Priest Lake Marina - http://priestlakemarina.net/boat-rentals/

Elkins Resort - https://www.elkinsresort.com/boat-rentals/

Lake Escapes Boat Rentals - https://www.lakeescapesboatrentals.com

Eastside Watersports (Jet Ski Rentals) - 208-627-6643

Property manager

Sherwood Beach Cottage Owner

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sand beach. Sandy lake floor (no rocks).

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booking guest must sign the rental agreement and provide a government-issued photo ID. No refunds for cancellations due to the short rental season.
No Additional Overnight Guests on Property in RVs, Campers, Tents, etc.
Quiet Hours: 10:00pm - 9:00am Out of respect for our great neighbors, guests must limit sound levels to a normal speaking volume from 10pm - 9am.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Coolin

Located in Coolin, this cabin is in the mountains and on the beach. Bishop's Marina and Schweitzer Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Priest Lake State Park and Priest Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Coolin, ID

What's nearby

  • Priest Lake - 15 min walk
  • Cavanaugh Bay - 5 min drive
  • Bishop's Marina - 9 min drive
  • Priest Lake State Park - 19 min drive
  • Outlet Bay - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Millies 12 - 25 min drive
  • Ardy's Bakery & Cafe - 37 min drive
  • Moose Knuckle - 38 min drive
  • Hill's Resort - 61 min drive
  • Cavanaugh's (66S) - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Priest Lake • Cozy 4 BDR Beach Cottage on the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Priest Lake • Cozy 4 BDR Beach Cottage on the Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Priest Lake • Cozy 4 BDR Beach Cottage on the Water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Priest Lake • Cozy 4 BDR Beach Cottage on the Water located?

Nestled on the beach, this Coolin cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Priest Lake and Steamboat Bay. Bishop's Marina and Cavanaugh Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A., Mill Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREG IS AWESOME!
2023 was our second time staying at Greg's cabin on Priest Lake because we love it so much. He is sincerely the sweetest and most thoughtful host. He provides us with everything we need to make our stay perfect and comfortable, including a little welcome basket with all kinds of treats. He's very communicative! As for the house, it's the perfect size for our family of 5. Great Kitchen, sitting areas, beds, deck, swimming area, and a slip for your boat. The kids love the sandy beach and the shallow water (So warm!). We also love to do puzzles in the evening on the big table in the living room. We are already looking forward to next year! Thanks Greg!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin!
Greg’s cabin is the perfect Priest Lake cabin! Everything was extremely clean and the space was great. The shallow water was perfect for the kids to play, the only downside was we had to walk our boat into the dock, but that really wasn’t a big deal at all! We would absolutely stay at this cabin again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Priest Lake was larger then expected
Great location on Priest Lake, relaxing fun on the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Great location and setting. Good for small family gatherings. Will definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A., Mill Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable and Perfect!
We’ve stayed at many places on Priest Lake and out of them all, this cottage is perfect! Greg put thought into every detail to make his home warm and welcoming for our family. The house was sparkly clean and well organized. The bedding was all fluffy and comfortable. We loved the sandy beach and shallow warm water. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all of our meals. My husband and I loved that we could look out the big picture window or sit on the deck with our wine and see the kids swimming. It’s so close to everything you need at the bottom of the lake (stores, laundry, restaurants). Greg was responsive, kind, caring, and accommodating! We hope to go back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sherwood Beach Cottage Owner

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Sherwood Beach Cottage has been a family cabin since the property was purchased, and the cottage built, in the mid-1960s. It has been updated over the years and is ready to create more wonderful memories. Priest Lake is one of the most special places on earth for us and we look forward to sharing it with those who feel the same, and those who can't wait to discover it.

Why they chose this property

There are very few places in the country where you can find the combination of a pristine lake with crystal clear water warm enough to enjoy water sports, surrounded by mountains you can access easily via miles of roads and trails, and lovely resorts you can boat to from your own dock. This section of Sherwood Beach stretches a mile from Soldier Creek to Steamboat Bay and is known for its shallow, warm water. Adults can wade out 100 yards into the lake and still not be over their heads. The first 100 feet of lake (shore to dock) only reaches a depth of 3.5 feet. This, and the lake floor's sandy bottom on this beach (no rocks) also makes it perfect for children.

What makes this property unique

On the Lake.
Flat property. No steps to the lake.
Shallow water for swimming.
Warmest water on the lake.
Private beach & dock.

Languages:

English
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