View of the south side of the Lodge taken from our hiking road. Cougar Crest Lodge is an exclusive 16,500sq.ft. five (5) suite Bed and Breakfast. Situated on a hilltop site just southwest of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the Lodge has scenic views of north Lake Coeur d'Alene as well as of the nearby pristine mountains and meadows. The Lodge is on a private 70-acre site off US Highway 95 South and Cougar Gulch Road at 3,250 feet elevation or 1,000 feet above Coeur d'Alene just 5 miles away. The nearest major airport is Spokane, Washington, about a 60 minute drive away on Interstate 90 West. Great Room Fireplace. The Lodge is log-cabin design and has a 2,400sq. ft. Great Room that features a large log-burning natural stone fireplace. View of the Great Room Patio with north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene in distance. All Guest Suites, the Great Room and the Dining Room have superb views. Guest Suite fireplace. Each Guest Suite has its own stone fireplace and a private outside deck. Whirlpool tub for two. Additionally, all bathrooms have panoramic views from the Lake to the northeast across to the southern mountain range.

Private bathroom with heated floors. Each of the 5 Guest Suites features a stone fireplace, king-size bed, private bath with heated floors, whirlpool tub for two and a native rock shower. In-room ice-maker and coffee maker. View from private deck

Cheese Fruit Presentation. Cougar Crest Lodge offers bed and breakfast resplendence the most discriminating traveler will savor. Built in 2000 on 70 acres blanketed with fir, pine and tamarack trees, our lodge is home to elk, deer, moose and even the occasional cougar. The lodge features a fully appointed Great Room and library. The massive river rock fireplace warms the plush comfort of leather sofas, afternoon tea time and tantalizing aromas from the kitchen.

Evening Wine Cheese Presentation. Cougar Crest Lodge is an ideal retreat for those eager to experience bed and breakfast resplendence at its finest. At Cougar Crest Lodge, we focus on rest and relaxation. Guests can take in nature's bounty by exploring the surrounding acreage. Or if a lazier approach is preferred - take in a movie at our in-home theater. The library can certainly be another form of relaxation for you if you would like something indoors.

: DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO COUGAR CREST LODGE : : Cougar Crest Lodge is located 8-1/4 miles off US Interstate 90 at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Going East on I-90 from Spokane, exit at US Highway 95 (Exit 12). Turn right and go South on Highway 95 ( for 3-1/2 miles). Turn right on Cougar Gulch Road. After 50 yards turn right again on Meadowbrook Loop Road. Continue up the hill for 1.5 miles and turn right on Clemetson Road. Go 1.6 miles to the top of the mountain and turn left on Stach Road. Go 3/10 mile and turn right on West Hawk Ridge Road, where you will see a large granite rock sign. Cougar Crest Lodge is about 1-1/2 mile up the road. Drive carefully and watch for wildlife. Spokane Int'l Airport in Spokane, WA is about 60 minutes away on US Interstate 90 (West). LISTED BELOW ARE THE DIFFERENT MEANS OF CONTACTING COUGAR CREST LODGE: Cougar Crest Lodge 8917 W. Hawk Ridge Road Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 USA. TELEPHONE: (208) 769-7991. Location in Coeur d'Alene

Main Entrance at Christmas. Main Entrance at Summer. Great Room Patio in Winter. Family of Wild Turkeys. Early evening view of the deck off the Dining Room

 Luggage storage
 Central situation
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set