BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST!

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ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH
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MARIE CREEK IN EARLY SUMMER
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10Outstanding
(292 Ratings)
"Very beautiful place to stay very family friendly would highly recommend"
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10 / 10
Outstanding(292 Ratings)

House in Kootenai County, ID

10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

This magnificent and spacious home has 6 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. The unique setting of this home is at the confluence of two streams and surrounded by pristine natural beauty to stir your heart. Like a painting come to life with romantic rock bridges, quaint stone steps and walls, lush pastures, fruit trees, flowers and jade-green ponds; this is a dream come true! This enchanting home is located at the gateway into the vast National Forest. This 150 Acre ranch is surrounded on three sides by U.S. Forest land; 2 1/2 Million Acres extending to Montana and Canada! There are deer, elk, moose, bear, wolves, bald eagles, wild turkeys, and ermine on or visiting this ranch; and we have maintained the property as a wildlife preserve. There are no visible neighbors and this is a place of serenity, peace and complete quiet except for nature!

The two streams are Marie Creek, which has high water in the Spring and early summer, along with several large pools of water and log waterfalls into mid-July. By early to mid-August, Marie Creek goes underground by the ranch. It continues to run above the ranch in the National Forest. Searchlight Creek runs the north-south length of the ranch and in front of the house. Searchlight Creek runs year round and is a perfect creek for children to play in the creek and the pools.

Home is 4,000 S.F with 6 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 Stone Fireplaces and a great Western Decor!

Elk Mountain Ranch was homesteaded in 1908 and the Deed is signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, on display at ranch. The center of the current house was built in 1930, and retains much of the charm of that time period. The later additions are very western and rustic.

This family ranch was offered as a Vacation Rental beginning May 1, 2014 for the first time. The furnishings and décor are that of a high quality, Western motif reflective of the love we have for this beautiful ranch.

The ranch is 150 acres with access into the National Forest. You can pan for gold in the creek! We now have a fire pit and provide firewood for your use! You can bring your Mountain Bikes, ATV's, Snowmobiles or Cross Country Skis and stay for a fun-filled vacation summer or winter! We do provide sleds for our awesome sledding hill and snowshoes to use on the ranch or into the adjacent National Forest land. We now have 2 full size Tipis, beautifully hand painted with native designs which are great for photos, overnight sleeping, for children to play inside or for quiet meditation.

Elk Mountain Ranch is also a private trout hatchery comprised of three separate spring-fed ponds where they are raised from fingerlings to full size adult trout which in turn, spawn, and continue the cycle. We provide trout food for our guests for which the trout which put on a spectacular show! We allow absolutely no fishing on the ranch and breaking this rule will forfeit one's damage deposit. Only the bald eagles and osprey fish unhindered; and we want our guests to enjoy all this majesty of nature.

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(292 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
We appreciated our time at this rental lodge, as it is beautiful country and the hosts were wonderful. We appreciated holding our family reunion there and having the whole place to ourselves. The grandkids enjoyed feeding the fish, and we loved sitting around the firepit at night and making smores and family bonding. The lodge was big enough to accommodate us and the kitchen and dining room areas were sufficient. It is close enough to town to get there easily, but far enough away that we had privacy and could enjoy the countryside. What did we not enjoy? 1) The notes stating to not flush any toilet paper and we should have been told about this beforehand. 2) The wifi or internet connection was so bad that we could not even make phone calls to our other family members who could not attend. 3) The mice that were in two of the bedrooms. 3) The tipee covers were not on, and the grandkids would have enjoyed them. Thanks!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Very beautiful place to stay very family friendly would highly recommend
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Susan and Mike are wonderful hosts. My family had an amazing time visiting this beautiful property
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Beautiful property that feels like an escape while still being close to town. Very rustic inside with gorgeous property views and plenty of hiking/walking areas.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at BEAUTIFUL ELK MOUNTAIN RANCH ADJOINS OVER 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST!?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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