Cougar Bay Lodge of CDA Idaho

This one-of-a-kind Lake Coeur d'Alene masterpiece is rich in quality craftsmanship, appointments, and history. Built by master log smiths from the finest North Idaho timber, this authentic mountain lake cabin sits on 5.74 gated acres with 500' of protected waterfront. Surrounded by state and federal lands, the property provides a unique combination of privacy and natural beauty with the convenience of nearby shopping and resort living. It is the only waterfront parcel in the prestigious Ridge at Cougar Bay community. The lodge has designer lighting and finishes, chef's kitchen, whole-house generator and A/C, plentiful on-demand hot water, WIFI, fruit trees, and perennial gardens. Other amenities include an expansive master suite, oversized dock and viewing pier, panoramic views, and a 60x30' waterside workout/rec room below the 3-car garage. Truly a rare, legacy home that has everything needed for entertaining at the lake.

(Please Note): IMPORTANT! Private Dock Info: The private dock and surrounding water areas are primarily ideal for kayaking and stand-up paddling only. Guests may bring their own private boats AT THEIR OWN RISK, but please be aware local boat rental companies will not allow rental boats to be used at or around the location of the home's boat dock due to shallow waters containing a large amount of water foliage and potential floating logs left over from the timber mill years ago. Navigating a boat to and from the dock of the home is definitely possible, but please proceed at your own risk.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Attention Nature Lovers and Bird Watchers!!! 



The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes passes through a diverse landscape with numerous habitats making it one of the best birding locales in North Idaho.  Here you will find mixed conifer forests, wetlands, agricultural fields, urban streetscapes, and cottonwood groves.  According to the Coeur d’Alene Audubon, the Trail bisects all the major low-elevation habitat types found in North Idaho.  This habitat profile yields a potential list of 189 species, plus an additional 48 very rare species.



The diverse habitats are also home to an abundant array of wildlife that call North Idaho home.  Elk, white-tailed Deer, and Moose are commonly seen.  Keep an eye out for smaller mammals such as coyote, beaver, muskrat and river otters.  Squirrels and chipmunks are commonly seen and heard.  Please keep a safe distance from all wildlife and help protect their environment.





Blue Bird Trail Nest Boxes



For over 25 years, local Audubon members have monitored and collected data from fifty bluebird nest boxes along the Hoodoo Valley Bluebird Trail, located 20 miles north of Coeur d’Alene. Through installation, monitoring and maintenance of these boxes, we are able to gather valuable data about bluebird populations in our area, while also helping to protect and restore their numbers. These nest boxes have also provided nesting opportunities for both Tree and Violet-green Swallows. The boxes are monitored from the first arrival of the birds until the hatchlings have all fledged. Teams of volunteers monitor the trail each week and the data is sent to e-bird at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University.



Higgens Point Eagle Watch



Each winter, Bald Eagles come to Coeur d’Alene Lake to feast on kokanee salmon that spawn on the lake shore and die. At the peak, it is possible to see hundreds of bald eagles flying, fishing or perched in the trees near Wolf Lodge and Beauty Bays. The Higgens Point area is a nice, convenient viewing location that attracts people from near and far.





Christmas Bird Count



The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a long-running citizen science tradition that began in 1900 as a conservation alternative to a holiday hunting tradition. In late December, volunteers across the Western Hemisphere participate in synchronized bird counts within designated areas. This data collection effort has provided valuable insights into bird populations, distribution, and habitat health over time. Many Coeur d’Alene Audubon members enjoy participating in this yearly event; our club archives have decades of Christmas Bird Count data for the five counties that our chapter serves.