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Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown!

This cozy downtown retreat places travelers steps from Coeur d'Alene's beach and lake, blending vintage charm and urban adventure.

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The Fort Grounds Cottage welcomes families with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the heart of CdA. Travelers appreciate the vintage charm and modern comforts like Wi-Fi. Enjoy downtown vibrancy just outside and lakeside relaxation steps away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Located in Fort Grounds, a neighborhood in Coeur d'Alene, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on a lake. Coeur d'Alene Carousel and Kootenai County Fairgrounds are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Post Falls Factory Stores and North Idaho Outlet Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Frontier Ice Arena and Triple Play Family Fun Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Coeur d'Alene travel guide
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What's nearby

  • The small sandy beach providing lake access at North Idaho College on the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
    North Idaho College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • One of my favorite trips last year was in Idaho. Cabin on the lake and not a care in the world. Water sports, fishing, fireworks, and amazing landscapes. This place has it all and the small town vibe is always nice coming from a big city.
    Lake Coeur d'Alene
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Panoramic view from Tubbs Hill park of the resort, marina and boardwalk alongside the city beach and park at autumn in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA.
    Independence Point
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A large pond with waterfall inside the public McEuen Park near resorts and Tubbs Hill in the lakefront town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
    McEuen Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Convention and Visitor Center
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dockside
    10 min walk
  • Iron Horse
    12 min walk
  • Lakers Inn
    8 min walk
  • Stormin’ Norman’s Shipfaced Saloon
    10 min walk
  • Beverly's
    12 min walk

About this property

Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown!

Family-friendly guesthouse near Lake Coeur d'Alene
Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A bike on site, barbecue grills, and beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture, games, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown! include thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Private fenced yards, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Outside of home please
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets considered with prior owner notification.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kid friendly with beach gear and toys

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside of home please

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fort Grounds Cottage Across City Beach Park Downtown Guesthouse
Fort Grounds Cottage Across City Beach Park Downtown
Fort Grounds Across City Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown! allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown! located?

This family-friendly Coeur d'Alene guesthouse is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Coeur d'Alene Carousel and Lake Coeur d'Alene. North Idaho Beach and Independence Point are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Fort Grounds Cottage Across from City Beach, Park & Downtown! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location. Park is right in front of the house and beach is one block up. Super convenient. Nice house, perfect for four. Nice parking area. Definitely recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was the ticket!

Great location and house was comfortable.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!!

We had a very nice stay. The property was in a great location and walking distance to the lake and downtown. Nice quiet neighborhood to relax in. The bed was also very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Walking distance to park and lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great place to stay. Great location, we would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay again. Flo was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Nolensville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and lovely!

This house was so fun! Walking distance to everything we love about Coeur d'Alene in the summer! Park, beach, restaurants, etc. Skate park for the kids to play and a small park to play! The house is small but so cozy! The queen bed upstairs is so comfortable. The beds in the 2nd room is great for kids but i wouldnt recommend for adults because they are small. The ac works great in all rooms and it kept a great temperature during our stay. The kitchen is small, so not a stock up kind of refrigerator but restaurants are everywhere! Washer and dryer work great and if you want a cda experience i highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eva R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

A few hiccups checking in and finding beach toys and equipment. Stairs are really steep, so be ready. Fun place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Great location!

We had a lovely stay in this home. The location cannot be beat - we were able to walk everywhere: across the quiet street to an amazing children's playground, as well as the beach/boardwalk and into downtown where there were a ton of delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The home itself was clean, and the hosts included extras such as laundry detergent, shampoo, bottled water, and so on. They also included a wagon, beach towels, beach and sand toys....they've thought of everything! Our only complaints were that the bedrooms need curtains (the neighbors have a very bright orange security light that stays on all night and shines directly into both rooms), and the fruit on the large tree in the yard is rotten, and the smell was quite terrible exiting and entering the home. If we are planning a trip to Silverwood or to the Idaho area for any other reason, we would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Jolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Maintanance Issues

Signal for the tv in and out Lamp in living room not working drain in upstairs bathtub broken ran out of hot water Stairs are very steep Porch light does not work Air conditioner right above you while you sleep No blinds on doors to outside and no blind on one of the bedroom windows Front door and upstairs bathroom door stick and are VERY hard to open You are in back of a house. Very little privacy on porch Barking dogs next door
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, fabulous location

Would absolutely recommend this property. Walkable to Main Street and all the water activities. Great outdoor space. It’s a separate house behind the main house, so very close to another rental, so it’s safe and quiet. Host was prompt and easy to communicate with, and my friends and I had a lovely trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A., Boise, ID

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy littleH

Great for a getaway weekend. Perfect location with easy access to the lake, parks and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tessa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect location! The property itself needs some tlc and needs to have a deep clean.

Great first time experience. Host was excellent. And super easy check in. Just recommend a bit better cleaning crew, it wasn’t awful but definately needs a deep clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Close to Fort Warden and the beach. A super great place to spend time in CDA.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hadley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close and Clean

We really enjoy this little property. It was so nice to be so close to the beach and downtown. We could bike and walk to all the fun shops in town. We loved having the option to have our pups there with the enclosed yard. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayme S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apot

Flo is great. It was a nice place to stay close to everything in CDA
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

We loved our stay. The location was perfect. Flo was a great host and provided everything to make our stay comfortable and easy. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SARAH B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just book it!

This place is perfect! You can’t beat its location! The rental itself is adorable. Nicely furnished and appointed with extra touches such as an ice maker and plenty of water toys and chairs, coolers, etc. We would rent this place again in a heartbeat and plan to do so next time we’re in CDA.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in a great location

We loved staying at the Fort Grounds property. It was clean, cute, and well furnished. Location is awesome. Just a few steps to the lake and downtown. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was wonderful!

Flo was so good we couldn’t get in and she took good care having someone come right over to help us. The cottage is decorated so Cute and well stocked with everything! Location was wonderful you can walk everywhere! We would stay here again for sure! We had a Great time! Thanks again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

genevieve b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. I’ve traveled to Coeur d’Alene several times before and this stay has been my favorite, by far! Can’t beat the location, amenities, and convenience of not having to use our car to stroll downtown for perusing, eating, and activities. Great find and we absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenience plus!

Super cute and well stocked house in prime location. Our kids loved the park and courts across the street, and as a family, we really enjoyed walking along the promenade and the Main Street just steps from the property. Would highly recommend and we plan to be back later this summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house in a perfect location

As a family we loved this location, everything was so close by! We took advantage of the park across the street and being able to walk to downtown and along the beach without having to drive anywhere. Flo was very helpful during the whole process and with giving recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022