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Cozy winter escape with views, hot tub, wildlife!

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

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Colbert, WA
  • Popular LocationWhitworth University7 min drive
  • Popular LocationGonzaga University20 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpokane Arena20 min drive
  • AirportCoeur d'Alene, ID (COE)56 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy winter escape with views, hot tub, wildlife!

Welcome to our renovated 1902 historic farmhouse on the Little Spokane River, with nature views out every window and 200’ of river access to enjoy. Come for peace and quiet amongst the wildlife or to visit area attractions such as Mt Spokane or Greenbluff. We are just 5 minutes from grocery stores, movies and more and also within 2 miles of 3 different parks, an aquatic facility and access to walking and hiking trails right out the front door. Our hot tub is clean, warm and ready for you!

The farmhouse and approximately 1.5 acres of land are dedicated spaces for guests to enjoy exclusively, including a large grassy yard and gazebo with river views in the midst of park-like mature landscaping. Additionally, guests have access to 200 feet of river frontage via a short trail from the cottage. The river frontage is a semi-private area of the property that may occasionally be shared with the homeowners in the main house next door. The main house is separated from the guest cottage by about an acre of land and lots of foliage, making it totally private most of spring, summer and fall. We have built a privacy fence for winter.

The Little Spokane River has an average depth of 4 feet and a gentle current. The river water is clear in the summer with a sandy/rocky bottom which makes it a great swimming hole. It can also be navigated with kayaks or paddle boards. It is cold but refreshing on a hot day. Please swim at your own risk and supervise children at all times. We recommend water shoes.

Pine Cottage is nearly 120 years old, while it has been updated, please be aware that there are quirks that come with age such as uneven, creaky floors, steep stairs and radiators in each room. While we consider this charming and part of the experience of staying here, it should be noted.

Owners live on site but we leave guests totally alone for a peaceful stay to themselves.

HOUSE RULES
Our rules are not meant to be restrictive or prevent a good time, however we’ve found that these few simple requests helps us maintain a level of cleanliness that all guests can enjoy, significantly reduces wear and tear on our home/furniture and prevents the need for extra charges to guests due to damages.

-Please remove your shoes at the door.
-Please keep all food in the kitchen/dining areas or outside.
-Observe quiet hours from 10pm-7am, especially while outside.
-Absolutely NO smoking indoors or anywhere on the 3 acre property.
-No extra guests without prior consent from the host.
-No events or parties. We are not an event facility.
-Disclose whether you are bringing a pet and that you agree to the pet policy (below).

HOT TUB
Please help keep the hot tub clean for future guests.

-Keep temperature above 100F.
-Prevent excessive debris from getting in/out repeatedly or leaving the cover off.
-Do not add anything to the water.
-Keep water level up for proper filtering.
-No diapered children allowed and other minors must be supervised at all times.
-It is always best to shower off any body lotions, deodorants etc before entering the hot tub.

PETS
We currently allow mature, house trained dogs to stay on the property. There is a $75 pet fee. You must agree to follow all rules without exception and please mention that you’ve seen them when booking with a pet.

-Disclose you are bringing a pet at the time of booking.
-Keep pets off all beds, bedding, linens, furniture and other upholstery and blankets at all times.
-Wipe dirty paws when coming in from outside.
-Provide your own pet care items.
-The yard is not fenced and pets need to be on a leash.
-Clean up your pet's waste in the yard before departure.
-Excessive barking is not tolerated.

If the hot tub needs excessive maintenance such as needing drained/refilled or if any of the house rules were broken a minimum fee of $150 will be applied post stay

Property manager

Chelsey Miller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere on our 3 acre property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pls message w/ pet details and for more than 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Colbert

Located in Colbert, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Wandermere Golf Course and Wonderland Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cat Tales Zoological Park and Mobius Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spokane Arena or Spokane Convention Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Wandermere Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Whitworth University - 7 min drive
  • Gonzaga University - 20 min drive
  • Riverfront Park - 20 min drive
  • Spokane Arena - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Spokane Intermodal Center - 28 min drive
  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Hop Mountain Taproom and Grill - 8 min drive
  • Poke Express - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy winter escape with views, hot tub, wildlife! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy winter escape with views, hot tub, wildlife! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy winter escape with views, hot tub, wildlife! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy winter escape with views, hot tub, wildlife! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wandermere Golf Course, Cat Tales Zoological Park, and Wonderland Family Fun Center. Riverside State Park and Spokane Country Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family thanksgiving
We came over to spend time at Thanksgiving with our 2 oldest college students. this was the perfect house for us. it felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was our second time staying here! Love it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Farmhouse
We had a great stay here and Chelsey was great! The home was beautifully appointed and was a great space for our family! The inside was beautifully decorated and the location was calm and quiet. While it felt like we were on the outside of the city, the proximity to restaurants, grocery stores, and Whitworth University was ideal. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, comfortable, clean... perfect.
East communications. Allowed some exceptions when asked. Property is stunning, everything labeled and easy to find. Guidebook detailing everything in an easy to reference layout. So very quiet at night. We will consider booking again. Thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This home had all the comforts of home and is perfect for adults who want to hang together while exploring everything the Spokane area has to offer. We enjoyed the quietness of the property yet being close enough to be in downtown Spokane within 15 minutes. The Property Manager is very responsive to questions should the arise as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, historic home in a very beautiful setting
I was thoroughly impressed by this property. It's a beautiful home, built in 1908. Very charming, well maintained, exceptionally clean, and tastefully updated. It still has character, as any 100+ year old home probably should have. I thought the king bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. WiFi worked fine. The book of house rules and suggestions of things to do in Spokane was fantastic. This was such a nice property that filled a particular niche purpose for us, perfectly. But the book (and stay) was so exceptional that rather than stay here, if we happen to need such a large place in Spokane, we would like to specifically stay at this place again just to go through the book and experience all that the area and property have to offer. For this particular stay we already had plenty of plans in place, but we realized that this was not necessary for a good time in Spokane. Wonderful place and could not have been more impressed. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
The home was super clean. It has a lovely kitchen, dining room and living room, sized for gathering and great conversation. My two sisters and I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
Great location, great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter fun
Great for our family of 6. Well equipped for meal prep. Comfortable space for relaxing and playing games. Easy access to Mt Spokane and the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

michel l.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfort in a modern farmhouse
we felt immediately comfortable here. every morning we were greeted by a bunch of turkeys (quite a seasonable activity, given we were here over thanksgiving!) deer were also easy to see around property. the the owner was very careful to provide everything we needed and even a few thoughtful gifts! overall, a very inviting stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022