Come stay in Idaho paradise at the locally famous, downtown adjacent CDA A-frame cabin by the lake! Built in 1962 as a roadside curio business named the Apache Rock Shop, it was transformed in 2018 as fun four season vacation rental now known as "Eagle Outpost."
Enjoy one of the few truly private lake properties with beach & docks along the beautiful northeast section of Lake Coeur d' Alene. Arrive via a scenic lake route, just an easy 10 minute drive from downtown. Few lake rentals exist in this desirable area, most are far drives from downtown, accessed by highways down the east and west sides of the lake. Stay here if you like being close to all the great things that CDA has to offer. We're rideshare friendly too!
Do something different than the typical stay at an average house in a packed residential neighborhood - remember this is amazing north Idaho! Your neck of the woods spans over an acre from road level lake views to 200ft of private access lakefront - all yours to explore. Have a campfire with friends and family in our basalt firepit area or in the beach firepit, watch eagles soar, have a soak in the luxury hot tub while taking in amazing sunsets, take a bike ride with provided bikes on the Centennial Trail out front, play at the beach and dock area with all the toys (some are seasonal) all day long... and so much more. Take a look at our reviews, and realize how many amenities you'll find here - in fact you may just find you don't need to go anywhere but here :-)
From late May through mid-October (weather permitting) enjoy our awesome water toys - a massive water trampoline with attachments, 4 SUP's, inflatable rafts and kayaks, two 3-seater canoes, two solo kayaks, over a dozen lifevests of all sizes, masks and snorkels, fishing poles, and more! Also enjoy the BBQ, firepit, tables and chairs plus umbrellas on the beach. If adventurous, you can use the hard watercraft anytime of year including winter as the lake is deep here and won't freeze, plus the dock is designed for all-year use.
Also available are his and her bikes and kids bikes for the Centennial Trail. Bringing young kids? - there are bike trailers too. And having ample property, in addition to biking and lake fun, we have a variety of seasonal outdoor games - Frisbee golf, cornhole, horseshoes, tether ball, snowshoes and cross country skis, and other fun stuff as the list keeps growing. In fact if you think of any toys or amenities we don't currently have (ebikes, snowbikes, rental boats, etc) please ask and I'll try to find a way to get them, or at the very least help direct you where to go.
Eagle Outpost is perfect for just about any traveler, from an artist's solo retreat, to a romantic couple's getaway, to group gatherings. SPECIAL NOTE FOR LARGE GROUPS - you will likely need to bring or rent RV's given limited indoor space and single bathroom. Also a per-person fee applies beyond 4 guests, automatically calculated after choosing the total number of guests and before your booking confirmation, plus your current quote should reflect it . In addition to the A-frame cabin and seperate bunkhouse, there are 2 RV parking spaces on a 40x40 level gravel pad, plus a 200 foot long pull-through driveway that can accommodate a few more RV's. Large groups please inquire before booking, as I can help with details and with arranging rentals. Over the years we've generally found that between the cabin and bunkhouse that 10 people are comfortable with the amount of beds and the single bathroom, especially in summer when you'll be lake swimming in clean water most of the time, and we put out an outdoor shower and simple toilet too which helps take pressure off the single cabin bathroom.
*** PLEASE NOTE that the main cabin bedroom is an open mezzanine. It feels very private as guests below can't see you, but take this into consideration if staying with others. And note the size of the cabin, it's 642 sqft with loft but feels more spacious thanks to the open floor plan and soaring ceiling. Also note that guests beyond two persons will need to consider the lack of traditional bedrooms. We have two comfortable twin daybed couches, each with pull-out twin trundle beds underneath, both located in the living room. Then there's the detached bunkhouse that contains a full loft bed, full adjustable massage bed below, a full sofa sleeper, and a twin sized futon. Bunkhouse use does have an added $50 cleaning fee in the off-season. If you have a booking beyond 2 people and want to consider it, please let me know at the time of booking ***
IMPORTANT LAKE NOTICE - there is a public road (Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr) between the cabin and lake, and a 80' tall lake embankment with trail before the beach. The pathway is a little steep, including stair sections (70 stars total, see pics), so please be in average physical condition and watch the little ones if taking advantage of the lake and docks. It's not too bad, I go down it often with family and friends including young and old, just be aware of it. Also the road that leads to the cabin - CDA Lake Dr - can get busy depending on time of day and season, though there is no through traffic as it dead ends less than a mile from the cabin. No gates or fencing installed yet around the perimeter, so watch the kids and any pets during your stay.
PET NOTICE - We are dog friendly, but ALL dogs require pre-approval, and come with rules and are subject to a $50 pet fee per animal if approved. ALL other pets please inquire. No cats, sorry :(
For activity lovers, north Idaho is an amazing four season playground for watersports, hiking, biking, atv riding, fishing, gem finding, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. Down-time activities include a growing list of excellent restaurants (including Tony's on the Lake just walking distance from the cabin!), bars, music venues, coffee houses, and a wide variety of shops. Information buffs can explore the area's rich history in forestry, mining, and transportation via some great local tours and museums. Other major attractions nearby include Silverwood theme park and the year-round Silver Rapids indoor waterpark. The possibilities are endless! Reach out beforehand and let me know what you're interested in, or let me help you create an itinerary - I know this area and its people and businesses very well, and promise to help make your vacation unforgettable :)
Thanks and please reach out if you have any questions at all. This is a unique property and bound to be a few. Thank you :-)
