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Dog-friendly mountain castle with a washer/dryer, private hot tub, & fireplace
Sandpoint, ID

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10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

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Family retreat
We had our entire family stay in this winter palace, with children ranging from 7 to 22 years of age, and they all enjoyed the stay thoroughly. They loved the medieval artifacts and paintings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great stay in a unique home
We all greatly enjoyed our stay at Chateau De Melusine. The unique building made for a lovely basecamp, with beautiful views and ski-in via The Spires trail network and ski-out via a short walk or ski (depending on snow conditions) to the Villagee access trail. The home itself is full of unique artifacts, and a trip to the owner Norman's dungeon next door is certainly in order if you have the opportunity. The dragon cake and fresh flowers he delivered on the first day of our stay were a welcome touch of hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Maple Valley, WA

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Incredible castle!
We were lucky enough to stay here during a big winter storm! This property is a magical castle and our group loved staying here. Its about a 20 minute walk from the resort or a 5 minute drive. The hot tub was relaxing and the place was comfortable. Just make sure to have a good car for driving in the snow since it can get icy. Thank you guys for an incredible stay ~
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place to make great memories
We were truly transported back to medieval times… The younger boys loved the experience of sleeping in the tower of the castle… The art and artifacts added so much more to the experience for the adults…looking forward to visiting again…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

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Castle in the mountains
The communication with the property owner was stellar. The description of the property was accurate and the location was stunning. The castle was very unique and fun to explore. There were some cobwebs in the house and the hot tub didn’t seem to have been cleaned in a while and had quite a bit of scum around the edges. Overall it was a wonderful stay and we have a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the Coolest Experiences You Will Ever Have!
My husband and I stayed here with my parents for two nights in May and It. Was. Epic. The road climbing up to Schweitzer was exhilarating, like climbing a mountain and then we found...the castle. It's one thing to see it in the photos online, but it is absolutely amazing to experience it in real life! WE couldn't stop laughing in amazement while we explored the whole castle. It was beautiful and clean and had all of these amazing artifacts from the 15th and 16th centuries and all of the modern amenities we could wish for. The furniture was perfect for the look of the castle. The bedrooms were so cool. Have I mentioned the fire breathing dragon?! So clever! We absolutely loved everything about our stay there. The owner even brought us a dragon cake to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary which was completely a surprise and so appreciated....as if anything could have made the stay more perfect. This will be a trip that you will never forget!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our 50th wedding anniversary. Had a blast in our medieval attire.
Much more than just a place to stay, It’s an experience. Everything went great, Norman is the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski-in, Walk-out, Medieval Castle @ Schweitzer
Amazing stay, highly recommend it for something different. Pros: Like living in a medieval, European castle, but with all of the elements of modern times - hot water, electricity, wifi, full kitchen, large fireplace, hot tub, and ski-in access from Schweitzer. Cons: only 1 full bathroom and 1 half-bath. Neighbor does not allow skiing across her driveway to access slopes to "ski-out", necessitating skiing/walking down 90 yards of castle driveway, and another 100 yards of street to get to trail to ski to village. Note you must have major 4x4 wheel drive to get up the steep and curvy driveway. We arrived for check-in and the drive-way was unplowed, 9 inches of fresh snow on top of a season of hard packed snow, and 2 tries in our Ford Expedition Max 4x4 and could not make it all of the way up the driveway. We called property manager Vacasa, and they were VERY UNHELPFUL, said it was plowed and did nothing to resolve the problem. They even sent text message the next day saying we should be prepared by bringing a shovel (I have the text msg). Fortunately neighbors down the road saw our situation, and came and plowed out the driveway for us. We were able to access the castle! We never left for the next 4 days, leaving and coming by skis only (it was awesome). The ski-out to the village is further complicated by a 50 yard section of trail that goes across a dirt road. With fresh snow you can ski right across, once its plowed there is gravel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you, Chris, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A castle adventure
We loved staying here. Schweitzer is a great mountain and the Château is a great way to experience it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Norman Is Fantastic
Great homeowner. Very kind, personable, and this castle is a one-of-a-kind property filled with all kinds of treasures. Really excited to make this an annual vacation for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jin p.

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Great fun memorable place to stay.
Definitely a good family place to stay. Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories for a lifetime!
We had an incredible stay with our combined family of 5 kids ages 11-16! Norman, the owner was amazing and showed us so much hospitality. The property is stunning and the extra treats and Norman’s extensive knowledge of his antique collection were a fun added bonus. We will definitely be back as we need to experience the castle in the winter now too! Thank you Norman! The kids have been talking about the castle non-stop since we left and will probably bring it up in conversation for years to come. We are so grateful for having the opportunity to create those memories with our kids. Now they think that everyone should own 2 castles! They better start saving now. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R.

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One of a Kind!
We were very impressed by all the extra efforts of our host to give us an immersive neo medieval experience. The museum quality art and decor were splendid. The location gave us the best of Sweitzer Mountain while being close to Sandpoint below. Great trip!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice weekend getaway
Was a fantasy themed get away. Fun for the whole family! Very beautiful up in the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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A great adventure.
We had a wonderful stay here. It was vary unique and had everything we needed. We had quite the adventure right from the start. I would recommend bringing chains even if you have 4wd. It was very icy when we were there. The skiing was great. This place was everything it said it was. I recommend you experience it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castle stay
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

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Fun Castle Stay
This was a great place to stay for skiing. We were able to ski in and out and lead to a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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Like No Other
Our theme for birthdays this year has been “memories, not things,” and Chateau de Melusine offered memories like no other! Our boys (ages 9-13) were blown away by this property and did not stop for at least the first hour to exclaim “Woah—cool! Guys, check THIS out!” The owner was so friendly and kind and happily made himself available to answer questions as we settled in. As my goal was to NOT leave the Chateau at all, I was pleased to discover how thoughtfully the kitchen had been outfitted so that I could easily prepare meals for my family. In all, this was an experience like no other, and I am certain we will return for many for visits to Chateau de Melusine!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jace V.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an awesome spot. The house is extremely clean and beautiful
If you get the chance go!!! Don't hesitate its totally worth it. Also the property manager is awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic Little Castle
It was such a fun stay for 4 adults and two dogs. We were greeted with our very own dragon cake which was wonderful. Everything was so beautiful inside. We ventured into town a few times and found a dog trail with gorgeous views. The hot tub each night was relaxing and much needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique place and enchanting!
It was a great experience overall, just would have liked the check out time to be later.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Holly J.

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5 year Anniversary
This was Awesome place to stay. No negatives, just 1 shower though. Awesome views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shanti L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting!!
This property was amazing!!! The detail on both the inside and outside of the castle was fantastic. My kids, husband and I always found something new to relic. And Norman left us the coolest dragon cake in the fridge!! The hot tub room and hot tub were clean and cozy. There is so much to do on and off the mountain!! We had a wonderful enchanted stay… and our dog enjoyed all the exploring right along with us. Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021