I had never been to Sandpoint before and we wanted to have a quick get away to celebrate our…read morebirthdays. I wanted a unique experience a corporate hotel could not provide. Talus was eclectic, artistic and it felt like we were a guest in somebody's amazing house. It was a midweek stay. Maybe there was another couple there. We had the house to ourselves. That night we saw deer grazing out back and it snowed overnight. We woke up to a beautiful scene which included a few people ice skating on the frozen pond. We were in the Kipling suite which had a jet tub big enough for two people to swim is. It had a mini fridge, microwave, small coffee maker with coffee. A definite off the norm place to relax. On a side note, had an over the top dinner at 113 Main.

Hi Heather, Thank…read moreyou for taking the time to respond and engage with the feedback--it's clear you care deeply about the property. We hope that on a future visit, you might experience TRR from the perspective of a first-time guest--someone arriving with the hope of finding a peaceful retreat, but instead feeling somewhat like they've unexpectedly stepped into someone else's private space. While you see meaningful memories and personal touches, guests may interpret these items, photos, and instructions differently. The feeling of intrusion was heightened when the resident innkeeper prepared their own family's meal in the middle of the great room, making the shared space feel less like a guest retreat and more like someone else's home with lingering odors. There's so much to love about the property--the architecture and setting are truly stunning. With a bit of refreshing (particularly in terms of dusting all the bric-a-brac) and a shift in focus back toward creating a getaway experience, TRR could easily return to the high ratings it once enjoyed--as a place where guests can relax, reset, and grow.

They are tearing this place down this week and that's a good thing. This was a dump and nowhere…read morenear worth the $375 a night we paid. Rip off for sure.

Great stopping point between Washington and Montana. Just fyi pets are welcome on all floors in…read morethis hotel which I didn't know so I paid more for a bottom floor which wasn't necessary; however, it was convenient to have a sliding door right into a grass field to allow my pup to run around and use the potty. Views of the water are nice and the town is walkable with cute shops and places to eat and drink all over the place. We utilized the indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. However, don't cancel any breakfast reservations over this because it was VERY limited. We were happy with accommodations and staff was friendly. The hotel itself is a little rundown if you don't mind upgraded luxuries.

This motel was better than advertised. First, all the rooms were very clean and recently updated…read more The beds are comfortable and the sheets were of higher quality than normal budget inns. The 7am morning continental breakfast was surprisingly hearty. There was yogurt, cereal, milk, coffee, fruit, bread and pastries. Easy access to the motel with keyless system. Motel staff are not always around but very responsive through text. Highly recommend to anyone that is looking for a clean and nice motel with nice amenities. Additional bonus: there is an Osprey eagle with a nest with their eaglets just behind the motel. Checkout the pics

This motel is fantastic. We spent 4 nights here for a family reunion. The decor is modern and…read moreupdated, and the rooms are spacious. They serve breakfast from 7am-10am but it isn't your usual hotel breakfast-very well thought out local options, options for kids, etc. Additionally, the motel is across the street from the train tracks so they provide every room with a sound machine. It worked well to drown out the train sound (however, I enjoyed the train!). Would definitely come back and stay here as it is central to downtown Sandpoint and Hope.

WARNING: Hotel is NOT pet friendly. Both Priceline and the best western website had pets listed,…read morebut the website had a separate, tucked-away link, that stated that the hotel should be called directly about pets. No mention of this anywhere else on Priceline or the website itself. Clearly trying to get away with the legal minimum for informing customers I was informed at the desk that my cat was not allowed, despite being cleaner and quieter than most dogs or children. The gentleman at the front desk actually had the gall to suggest I leave my cat in the car. Which would have been for 2 days In the summer. With no food water or litter. If I wasn't so stunned I would have chewed out his stupidity. I was placed in a room right by an exit door and assumed the staff was giving me a wink wink to bring my cat in, that they had to follow policy but were trying to help. Except they called me a half hour later saying they watched me on camera with my carrier and I would be charged 300 dollars if I was "caught" with a cat in the room. Really? Watching me check in on camera? They could have just charged me if there were damages but they went that far? I had to ask a family member to call in a favor to have my cat taken care of. But what if I couldn't? What if I couldn't afford to cancel the room without a refund and go to another hotel? Or risk the 300 dollar fee? What if there was nowhere to board my cat because local vet clinics were closed by the time I checked in? The whole thing was badly implemented and executed The website has a picture of a paw on the amenities for pet friendly but hides that it is DOG friendly which is not the same. The whole process was shady and shameful. 2 stars because the room was mediocre, but fine, the breakfast buffet was good and the view was great. But the whole situation was a complete mess and there was no effort by hotel staff to address it.

We stayed here January of 2024 for a 4 day little trip. We loved it and definitely would recommend…read more Felt so cozy and the staff were super friendly! Pros: -bed is comfortable -hot tub and pool are nice -good parking -friendly staff -great breakfast selection and lots of eating space -has complimentary lemon infused water daily and cookie of the day to grab. -has gift shop with some souvenirs and snacks and drinks -has ice machine and vending machine on 2nd floor -has key card access to pool -has gym -beautiful lobby with a giant gorgeous Christmas tree, some seating and couches, and a nice big fireplace. -sells little soaps at the front desk in support of small businesses -hot tub has timer on it you can set manually -you can ask for housekeeping service -great selection of espresso drinks at breakfast Cons: -stain on ceiling -piece of hair in shower -heats on high in whole hotel -pillows are small, had to ask for a couple but they are comfortable -microwave was hard to understand -built in bathroom fan isn't the best and bathroom fogs up and everything has moisture everywhere

Charging for parking is just very nickle-&-diminished to me. Yet they do that here. Management?…read moreJust include it in the price!! I could not adjust the twmp in the room to my normal 66degrees. For me, it was an uncomfortable 68 or higher. The staff would not comp any part if my stay. On a side note: my stay, in the middle of the night, I went to thr restroom. I know, personal right? Well in the morning there was a spider between the door and the toilet already dead. In other words, I stepped on a spider in the middle of the night, killing it, just to see it deD when the sun rose and I had some light. Not cool!! Otherwise, was a nice hotel, great bfast setup, and fun staff.

Beautiful new SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Friendly Staff, great WiFi, roomy King and Queen…read moresuites (with fridge and microwave), comfortable beds, indoor pool and spa, fitness center, free hot buffet breakfast in the morning, free in-room coffee and tea, full bar in the evenings, plenty of parking. Exactly what a road warrior needs while working in Sandpoint, ID. Five Stars.

There was no hot water at the property, something Sandpoint Vacation Rentals knew about before we…read morechecked in and did not disclose to us until we spent a day trying to get a hold of someone on the phone to get the water turned on. They avoided us until a day later while any other available rentals filled up, denying us the opportunity to receive a refund and stay at a different property. As it turns out, the water heater was broken and they would not be sending someone out to fix it. When we asked if they had any other suggestions on how to solve this issue we were told, "This is just how it's going to be." Sandpoint Vacation Rentals said they'd come up with something to help us out and would call us back. 4 days later (and after we've checked out) we've yet to receive a call or message back from them. This property is on the top of a mountain and the water (ice melt) is so cold it makes your skin sting every time you feebly attempt to wash a dish, take a shower, or wash your hands. Sandpoint Vacation Rentals were uncommunicative, unavailable, and uninterested in helping us out. I wonder how they'd behave if they had 8 of their family or friends in this situation. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they'd let their mother freeze for a few bucks. I am also posting this review on their website at https://sandpointers.com/review.html. I'm sure it won't be there if you checked on it right now. They only have eight reviews and they're all five stars. Yeah, right. Incompetent at every turn. Don't give them your money and don't let them manage your property.

BEWARE!!! I am SO…read moredisgusted with the way my lease with Sandpoint Vacation Rentals is going I AM RETAINING AN ATTORNEY. I am a seasoned real estate broker from California who leased a rental home from SVR and Brad Golphnee for a period of one year beginning less than three weeks ago. What a mistake. I took six days off of work and drove 1,200 miles to view a listing that was SORELY MISREPRESENTED online. The photos were several years old and in no possible way could be current. I was out of time and, I had already committed to such a distant location with no reasonable replacements available. I rented the property anyway. What a mistake. The office staff that support Mr. Golphnee (that is, run the company while he is MIA) are professionals who are fantastic! I would gladly work with any of the leasing staff or even hire them however, they are NOT at all representative of the principal management at the firm; Brad Golphnee. Sadly, nothing compensates for a lack of management oversight and, the staff could not make up for the companies "principal" trying to save a few dollars at my expense... even after I cleaned dog urine, dog feces and broken glass of the prior resident, at my own rental, on my move in date... which was enough past my "occupancy date" to have given SVR time to clean it thoroughly... they were STILL trashing out truckloads of garbage three or four days after I was supposed to move in. That's in addition to my cleanup efforts when I arrived, late at night, to filth. I stopped "helping" clean when I got to RANCID BLOOD POOLS on the property, in the cabin (which had soaked raw wood plank floors). I asked the person handling the trash out that they contact the property manager Brad Golphnee immediately. The first response from Brad was to pour engine degreaser on the rancid blood pools and scrape them up. Several days later... the second response was to offer to sand it... oh, and I had already had all of my RESTORATION HARDWARE furniture moved into the house (1,200 miles from California) at a cost of over $10,000.00 and it was all stored in the blood stained area that Brad wanted "sanded"... despite repeatedly saying NOT TO SAND the area and damage my furniture... Brad Golphnee, through his staff, while remaining anonymous, repeatedly offered to sand the area and insisted on entry repeatedly to sand and bleach the area... I repeatedly said I did NOT want bleach nor bloody sawdust near my personal property. Brad, the manager actually wanted to spray bloody sawdust (and a biohazard) all over my personal belongings. Um, no thank you Brad. Just... No thank you. SVR repeatedly offered to bleach and sand the area. I did NOT want the area sanded nor bleached. I asked that they remove the blood stained wood planks, which I was disgusted by, and they repeatedly declined. Sadly, in California, disasters, destruction and a separation caused me to consider moving out of California for some R&R at the most remote, cabin-like home I could find. "Sadly" number two, I did not find the refuge I was seeking but, instead found nothing but stress, problems and a loss of what I calculated at $30,000.00 in time, money and effort... down the tubes. My separation is going better than my tenancy with Brad Golphnees company. Secondly, the owner operator of this firm CLEARLY has trained his staff NOT to provide his contact info. No matter how much you have a problem with BLOOD STAINS. Don't expect to get the owner operator to call you back. He is a "somatic mens coach" whatever that may be so, he is closing 'gender gaps' at some retreat or something (per his website about somaticising) and, he cannot be found... not even by a trained real estate broker... no matter how much you call the office staff and ask for his contact info. No matter how upset you are.Have zero expectations if you rent from Brad. Further, I paid at least THREE months of rent, in advance, upon acceptation of the contract, all the way from my desk in California, and, although I have had possession of the property for less than two weeks (my belongings are there but, I have to work in California) the company is ALREADY forcing entry to show the property to new residents after I requested a cancellation of contract yet, THEY HAVE NOT SENT ANY CANCELLATION and THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A REFUND. THEY HAVE OVER THREE MONTHS OF RENT INTO THE FUTURE AND THEY ARE FORCING SHOWINGS ON THE PROPERTY STATING THEY CAN DO SO IF THEY PLEASE. (Just FYI... this is how people get their nice stuff stolen when they live out of state and are separated from their personal property by 1,200 miles)... so, plan on missing work to prevent theft of your personal property. Plan on babysitting an unethical situation instead of relaxing in the country. Rent here and, you may have to move twice.

Great day on the lake thanks to A Day On The Lake! Rented a WaveRunner for 2 hours in the morning…read moreand a boat for 4 hours in the afternoon. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The two guys who worked to get our craft ready and walk us through the basics really did a great job. The equipment was in top condition, clean, and ran perfectly. We'd definitely rent from them again.

What a fun day with our pup on the lake! These folks were so friendly and helpful beyond…read moreexpectations. The boat was well maintained and there were ZERO complications. The price was very reasonable and departure from Bottle Bay started us right in the middle of where we wanted to be!

Nice hotel with decent rates. Similar sized room to comparable hotels. Seems the free continental…read morebreakfast has fewer items than last time I stayed; wasn't impressed with it this time. We were given a handicap room even though we didn't request one; it's not the best option if you don't need it (small bathroom sink with no counter space, tub is a bit inconvenient to use, and nothing to sit on in the room except the bed). The room itself was clean and the HVAC worked well and was fairly quiet. There was no microwave in our room and the mini fridge was very small. The employees were all pleasant. The pool is currently closed. They have a pool table near the front desk. Be aware it's two-stories and they have no elevator if you're on the second floor. Can be noisy if there are heavy-footed people in the room above yours. Plenty of parking out front.

This is a well-maintained property and we enjoyed our stay very much. The room was clean and…read moredecorated nicely -- just a bit small. I liked the indoor pool and hot tubs. I also appreciated the longer hours that the pool room was open, compared to other hotels where we have stayed. The breakfast included hot items (waffles, egg & sausage biscuit, oatmeal) as well as several continental-type offerings. Check-in clerk was friendly and efficient.