Beach houses in Idaho

Make Idaho your next vacation destination and discover the secret wild beauty it offers. Idaho is a vast, northwestern state, home to numerous lakes, rivers, mountains, wildlife and therapeutic hot springs. With a land mass of 216,632 km² and a low population density of 1.78 million, there is ample room for everyone to enjoy this gorgeous destination. Some of the beach houses are located on the northwest side of Payette Lake and Payette National Forest, just a 4 minute drive from McCall. North Beach and Burghdorf Hotsprings are nestled on the north side of the lake with shopping and dining to the south in nearby McCall. Further north, nature lovers will discover Brundage Mountain. Other beach house borders lake Coeur d’Alene, one of the best lakes in the state. Coeur d’Alene city features an assortment of diverse activities among unique shopping and delicious dining venues. Silverwood Theme park, for instance, is located 25 miles north of Coeur d’ Alene.

These beach houses are the perfect vacation spot for groups of up to 11 people or families with children. Each rental has a minimum of 3 bedrooms, featuring all the comforts of home including internet, kitchen, fridge, living room, fireplace, BBQ, washing machine and parking area. Some even feature an outdoor fire pit so you can tell stories around the campfire. These rentals are very close to lakes with mountain views; spacious and independent, with easy access to towns, cities and interesting things to do.

Idaho is famous in the United States for its large potatoes, but there is so much more to this vast state. It has more hiking trails, lakes, rivers and activities than you can possibly do in one trip. For instance: visit Borah Peak, the highest peak in Idaho, or Geyser Park in Soda Springs to watch the 70 foot geyser. The mysterious Craters of the Moon National Monument is also located in the state and, for animal lovers, Yellowstone Bear World and The Wolf Center are great options.

Idaho is full of 19th century prospecting towns that will transport you to the past thanks to proud locals who have worked hard to preserve Idaho’s history. Take a trip to Idaho Botanical Gardens located in Boise’s Old Penitentiary Historic District. The famous 20th century novelist, Ernest Hemingway, made his final home in Idaho and his grave and memorial can be viewed in Sun Valley.

People come to Idaho each year to experience its beautiful and serene national parks where there’s no lack of hiking and trekking trails, rock climbing, fishing, boating and more. Idaho also boasts a plethora of activities rafting, cycling, camping, paddle boarding, among others. Mountain bikers will especially enjoy the 15 mile Route of Hiawatha Scenic Bike Trail. If visiting Idaho with your kids, discover its amazing amusement parks. If rest and relaxation is part of your plan, visit some of the area’s best hot springs. Idaho is also an historical state, with numerous museums and quaint cultural towns that are worth exploring.

For an amazing adventure, visit Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area. Running between Oregon and Idaho, it’s the deepest river gorge in North America offering a balance of excitement and serenity for all ages with breathtaking views, hiking trails, camping and even jet-boating.

Have a picnic at Shoshone Falls, while observing the "Niagara of the West”. At 212 feet, it’s higher than Niagara Falls, and most enjoyable in the Springtime with picnic areas, playgrounds, a boat ramp and it’s breathtaking illumination feature making Shoshone Falls a site to remember.

For a truly unique experience, get lost in Bruneau Dunes State Park and surf the ethereal dunes on a sand board by day and enjoy the spectacular stars from its on-site observatory at night.

Idaho has 140 soak-able hot springs and many are easily accessible from the parking area. For instance: take a therapeutic dip in the famous Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest or try Lava Hot Springs which boasts many family-friendly activities.

The Idaho Potato Museum delivers more facts about potatoes than you ever thought possible and the nearby Museum of Clean features recreation coupled with education via hands-on inspiring exhibits informing visitors about the power of ‘clean’ in all areas of life

Coeur d’Alene is a beautiful scenic area full of lakes, mountains, and Northern Idaho culture. While you are here, visit some of the art galleries, get your adrenaline pumping at Boulder Beach Water Park, watch a play, hike the numerous awe-inspiring trails and, if time allows, check out The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center. Northern Idaho has so much to explore, you will want to come back again.

Idaho’s little known Northwestern style cooking is a food haven for Farm to Table cuisine at its best. Thanks to its numerous farms and the locals’ love of homemade meals, you can find classic home style cooking in nearly every restaurant in the state. Try Huckleberry ice-cream made from Idaho’s state fruit, the huckleberry, or a unique ice cream potato, savory Idaho trout, bison burgers, finger steaks, Idahoan grilled cheese sandwich and the highly prized wild morel mushrooms. Both rustic and fine dining are the typical fanfare here.