A group of us decided to get together for something different to do. Most of us had either not…read morebowled in years or had never bowled. The staff were so shameful and amazing. They helped us set up the scoreboards. We ordered some drinks and food and were served extremely quickly. The beers are cold and the pizza is decent. Since it was Friday, they turn down the lights and turn on the black lights and lasers. It was an absolute blast and extremely reasonably priced. Definitely going back again.

Amazing customer service! My son & I had fun! Ed was soo kind! He helped us to pick what balls to…read moreuse and my son love the arcade!

Rooms old, minor disrepair. Most patch jobs are hack job repairs noted in room and throughout the…read moreproperty. Bed not comfortable and pillows thin. The hotel is ok...but missing several things I expect from a property billing itself as four stars: -some of the staff was kind, but more than one were short or rude. -hotel does not provide shampoo or conditioner. Unbelievable for a four star property. If you want it, you must go and buy it during regular business hours at the rec center. -New towels are provided only on Tuesdays at the towel exchange. Not very helpful when your stay is Thursday through Sunday. -You are fined if you do not wash the dishes and empty the dishwasher and take out the trash in your own room. this is buried in the checkout instructions (when was the last time you opened a room folio to even read the check out instructions at a hotel). Pretty draconian since it's very non-standard for other properties. See my pictures. This and many other rules are excessive and controlling. Cameras everywhere with staff coming to question your compliance with minutia -Felt on edge all weekend due to staff not picking at us and kids. Not a good place to relax.

My parents are timeshare owners here. We first visited 30 years ago and made it back this summer…read morefor a family vacation. The rates we paid were really reasonable, but not certain if these are available to everyone or not. Our family is 4 mini families and we were each able to get our own rooms of various sizes, all with kitchens. This allowed us plenty of privacy and time to decompress while still letting us utilize the amenities together. The rooms were nice and clean, no complaints there, all had balconies. We had a couple barbecues at the community picnic areas, made good use of the recreation center, toyed around with the driving/putting range and dined a couple times at the golf course restaurant. My Dad played the golf course but it seems that the other clientele do not enjoy having people on the course who are not skilled at the game. The rec center has a variety of things to do from net sports, to racquetball, to basketball, pool, hot tub, steam room, etc. We enjoyed the saltwater pool and hot tub, although it is very bizarre to me that you have to walk down a hall dripping wet and freezing to access the hot tub/steam room. The hot tub is big so at least you are unlikely to walk over there and find it too full to get in. We were able to do water aerobics one day, but these really should be offered more frequently. There is a mini golf course on site which does cost an additional fee, there are also bikes available to rent. A trail circles the resort, some of it paved, some of it dirt. I hear you can fish here, but none of us did that. Seems you can not swim in the lake. This is a bit of a drive from most things so if you want to go to restaurants and places like Silverwood, Courdelane, Sandpoint, etc be prepared to spend a lot of time in the car. I would have preferred to stay somewhere that was closer to things to do. There is not much to do here once it gets dark. Some of the staff were not the friendliest.

Absolutely the most fun experience for my family and friends!!! Just an amazing place for all of…read moreus. Angie and Justin were welcoming and went above and beyond any expectations we had. The course is well designed even for our littles ages 5-7! Great instructions on how to play. Also snacks for all of us. There's also a shaded comfortable area to have lunch. Angie showed us an amazing Mexican food restaurant that was soooo good! You can have the food delivered if you'd like. It is well worth the drive so don't let that stop you. Prices are very reasonable too! I encourage everyone to experience this super fun day for the whole family!!

Some beaches just feel like home from the moment you step onto the sand. Sandpoint City Beach is…read moreexactly one of those. I've visited lakeshores all over the Pacific Northwest, but this spot holds a special place -- and it's earned 5 stars without question. I arrived mid-day, blue sky overhead, with just a backpack and swim trunks, hoping for a chill beach day. The water at Lake Pend Oreille is clear, calm in places, rippling in others. There's a dock to walk out on, and I spent a few minutes just standing there, watching the sunlight dance on water, mountains hugging the horizon. The beach layout is smart: a grassy strip shaded with trees, picnic tables, and a sandy stretch for people to lounge or launch paddleboards. There were families building sandcastles, someone quietly strumming a guitar under a tree, kids splashing near the shore. No chaos, no stress -- just blue water, bright sunshine, subtle laughter in the background. Amenities are solid: restrooms aren't fancy but clean, the parking lot's right there, and I noticed a snack shack off to the side (open seasonally). The trail by the lake's edge continues past the beach -- perfect for a short walk before or after your swim. I saw birds diving, sense of nature very present. What hit me most: the transition from sandy beach into deep lake is smooth and gradual, so swimming felt easy and enjoyable. At dusk, the sky turned soft pink and gold, reflections echoed on the water -- that moment made me pause and breathe deeper. Final take: 5 stars, no doubt. Sandpoint City Beach balances comfort and wildness. It's perfect for relaxing, for light adventure, or for simply watching the sunset until the stars come out. If you've got time, linger -- come back at golden hour.

Nice little city park / beach area along Lake Pend Orielle (if you don't know, don't even try to…read morepronounce it). Plenty of grass and sand for kids to play (if not for the fowl gifts), and small swimming areas with boundaries for safety. Very peaceful place for a stroll when we visited in September, but I'd imagine it gets busier during the warm summer months. The park has a snack shack, but it's apparently only open during the warmer months. Plenty of free parking. The only negative was there was swan/goose poop everywhere! Had to watch where you stepped almost everywhere, including the sidewalks and grass. That was a real negative while trying to enjoy the park and get some fresh air.

Was great I recommend it. It was snowing a little an it wasn't many dogs but it's safe and clean…read more Love it

The best dog park in Northern Idaho by far!…read more What it has going for it: - large and small dog areas - dog drinking fountain in each area (human drinking fountain in large dog area) - great fencing, entry areas & gates - plenty of seating - lights so you can take your dog when it gets dark - plenty of parking right next to dog park - canopy in both runs - some obstacles in large dog run - poop bags provided - concrete walkway (no mud when it rains or during snow melt) - pea gravel ground cover (no mud when it rains or during snow melt) - bathrooms for humans right next door - vet across the street (in case of an emergency) What it has going against it: - it could use more shade The town of Ponderay did a great job with this dog park. It hits every mark that makes a dog park...great. If you check out my the reviews I have done been to over 175 dog parks through out the years, so I have seen the worst and some really great ones. This dog park is easily in my top 10 of all the dog parks I have been to. Kudos to Ponderay for doing it right (better late than never), now it is up to its citizens that use it, to keep it great.

I received a day of drift boat fly fishing as a gift from my wife who accompanied me this amazing…read moreday. Noah was our guide. He met us on time and conducted the entire excursion professionally. All along our 13-mile trip down the Kootenai river with Noah he guided the boat to exactly where we needed to be and pointed out the best spots to cast. Final score: Ten strikes, 6 in the boat including two white fish and four nice rainbows. Awesome! A light lunch of sandwiches made by Noah, himself, with chips, and drinks was delicious. I had a wondeful time, I got six fish, and memories that will last a lifetime.

From the moment you call to inquire and then step in the front door you will be greeted by…read morephenomenally caring, friendly and helpful people. John and Rosie are the best faces for the YMCA Litehouse. Their personalities are so warm & welcoming. As a traveling medical professional, I have been to dozens of Y's throughout the country and there is no better YMCA than Sandpoint's Litehouse. Also, so appreciated are the sauna and steam rooms which hardly any other Y has. The Litehouse is Uber clean and the pool is amazing. I can't recommend this YMCA highly enough. Thank you so much for the greatest Y ever!

The building is old and not well maintained. The women's locker room has ancient carpet and the…read morelockers themselves are dirty. The aerobics machines are also not well maintained, for example 1 of 3 EFX elliptical trainers has been out of service for weeks. The swimming pool,is marginally available for lap swimming, every weekday afternoon 2.5 hours are for swim team training. Other times the pool is closed due to lack of life guards or when available there aren't enough lanes for lap swimming available. Management seems more interested in gaining new members rather than maintains the facility and the equipment.

I was only in town 3 days, but they made it so easy and affordable to rent a bike and use it on the…read morecity trails and long bridge.

I absolutely love this store. I have never left without finding something I can't live without. The…read morestaff is friendly & very helpful. I also appreciate that when you come in you are always greeted with a friendly smile and hello. Some of the brands they carry are Patagonia, Kavu, Prana, Sherpa, Rab ( among many more). They also have a great selection of shoes & boots including Altra, Hoka, La Sportiva , Keens, Brooks, Xtratuf- and many more. It is like having a Mini REI in Sandpoint!!