From the get go we knew the rental would be great because the owner Jerry was so accommodating to our very last minute request of renting his place with very short notice and all our questions were answered immediately. The location, layout and amenities (kitchen had what you needed, especially liked the blender that crushed the ice perfectly for the many lime margarita's that were enjoyed on the deck while watching the sun set after a day on the water and playing on your own private beach)... everything was as listed and the property was clean and well-maintained. The house was perfect (kids loved the sleeping cabins) - very kid friendly and had all the toys a kid (big & small) could possible want at a lakefront house, as well as, several telescopes and hi-end binoculars to watch the bald eagle, osprey...and see the happenings on the lake close up. We had plans to see more of Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding area (amusement park, Tubbs Hill...) but we did not need to go anywhere - we felt like we were on our own glorious private island and we had all that we needed (after we stocked up on food at Costco of course). It was amazing; we cannot say enough about Jerry's place! It was one for the books as they say - happy memories and fun filled adventures...As we were leaving, the kids were begging us to promise that we would return - and we had no qualms about saying yes, of course we will!!! We have been showing off our pictures of the amazing views from the house and all the fun we had. We have no doubt that our Canadian friends are very tempted to rent Jerry's place and we hope our review will convince you not to hesitate. It is soooo... worth it! We have driven past Coeur d'Alene for years and we wish we'd stopped & discovered it sooner. We will never think of Idaho as just about potatoes - what a beautiful city Coeur d'Alene is and Jerry's place is "the" place on the lake! We could not possibly rent another place when we go back - Jerry & Jerry's place with the view; the relaxing, warm atmosphere; very homey, not fancy, a down to earth place where you can appreciate the beauty of nature & lakefront living, and of course all the lake toys spoiled us for any other place in the area!!! We will be back! Thank you so much Jerry for sharing your place with us!