Chateau De Melusine - Ski in / Ski out w/ Hot Tub

Exterior of a castle-style home with stone masonry, a round turret, arched wooden doors, and surrounding pine trees.Dining area with vaulted timber arches, stone floor, long wooden dining table, and stone fireplace in the background.An enclosed wooden sunroom featuring a hot tub surrounded by large windows overlooking trees and distant mountains.Close-up of a blue and purple dragon sculpture with a glowing red eye mounted on a wood shingle roof above a stone wall.Kitchenette with flagstone flooring, wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and arched stained-glass windows under timber trusses.A stone tower stairwell featuring a central column with a sculpted knight figure on a pedestal, flagstone flooring, and exposed stone walls.A-frame room with exposed wooden arched trusses, a long dining table, stone flooring, and a fireplace in the background.Open-concept interior featuring stone tile floors, prominent curved wood ceiling trusses, kitchen island with stove, dining table, and stone fireplace in the background.Exterior of a castle-style stone house with a round conical turret, arched doorways, and tall pine trees against a snowy mountain backdrop.Kitchen with arched exposed beams, stained glass windows above the sink, stone flagstone flooring, and a center island with a cooktop.A lit stone fireplace with glass doors adjacent to a decorative suit of armor.A kitchen nook with vaulted ceilings, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and arched windows featuring stained glass.Dining area with an A-frame timber ceiling, long painted dining table, stone fireplace, and medieval-themed decor.Bedroom with stone tile flooring, a metal-frame bed beside a picture window showing pine trees, built-in shelving, and an ornate pendant light fixture.Bedroom with stone tile flooring, an upholstered bed, decorative hanging lanterns, and windows looking out to mountains.Dining area with vaulted timber beams, stone tile flooring, painted wooden chairs, and arched stained-glass windows leading into an open kitchen.Curved stone hallway with a knight statue, a hanging decorative lantern, and a stained glass window.Kitchen with stone-look flooring, dark countertops, an island with a gas cooktop, and arched windows with stained-glass accents.A long attic living space with exposed curved wood ceiling trusses, stone tile flooring, a couch, dining set, and medieval-style polearms on the wall.Stained-glass window set into a thick stone wall with crystals arranged on the deep stone sill.A stone fireplace with a lit fire flanked by two armchairs under sloped ceilings with exposed wooden corbels.Dining and sitting room under an A-frame ceiling with arched timber beams, a long painted dining table, and a stone fireplace.A curved stone stairwell featuring floating wooden steps, a heavy metal chain handrail, and a stained glass window.Medieval-themed long room with vaulted timber beam ceilings, stone floor, dining table, seating, and polearms mounted on the sloped walls.Living area under an A-frame ceiling with timber trusses, stone fireplace, stone flagstone floor, and medieval decor including polearms and a suit of armor.Bedroom with stone floor, light textured walls, a king-size bed, ornate hanging light, and windows showing trees and mountains.Bedroom with a patterned bedspread, stone flooring, decorative light fixtures, framed artwork, and a television on a drop-leaf table.Bedroom viewed through a white doorway with stone-textured flooring, a metal-framed bed, and windows overlooking a wooded hillside.Bathroom with stone-flagged floor, rustic stone-look pedestal sink, and open doorway leading to a bedroom.Bathroom with a white vanity, ornate lantern pendant light, and a stone-tiled walk-in shower partially behind a curtain.Walk-in shower stall with natural stone walls, a dark metal showerhead, and small built-in corner shelves holding toiletries.Bedroom with a patterned bedspread, tufted headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with mountain views.Bedroom with a patterned bedspread, tufted headboard, stone tile floor, and rustic accent lighting.Bedroom featuring a made bed with an upholstered headboard, hanging lanterns, and windows looking out to mountains.A stone hallway featuring an arched doorway and lantern sconce next to a bathroom with textured walls and hanging pendant lights.Bathroom with textured gray plaster walls, a stone vessel sink on a rustic vanity, and a white toilet.A bedroom inside a dome-shaped room with curved white walls, stone tile flooring, and two twin beds.Loft bedroom inside a circular room with flagstone flooring, two twin beds, an ornate metal railing, and a rustic log ceiling fixture.A rustic interior hallway featuring stone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, a wooden curved staircase with stone walls, and an ornate hanging lantern.Indoor hot tub filled with clear water set inside a wood-paneled room with large windows overlooking forested hills.Exterior view of a stone turret with a wood-shingled conical roof alongside a stone gable wall under a clear blue sky.Aerial view of a stone castle-style estate surrounded by evergreen trees with snow-dusted mountains in the background.Indoor hot tub room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, large windows, and a stone accent wall.Curved stone wall along an interior staircase featuring colorful stained-glass windows and a decorative vase on the deep windowsill.Exterior of a castle-style home featuring stone walls, a round tower with a conical roof, and arched wooden doors set against a mountainous forest backdrop.A stone archway looks through to a painted statue mounted on a pedestal in front of a curved textured pillar and stone floor.Aerial view of a mountain resort community nestled in evergreen forests with snowy peaks in the background.Exterior stone wall, wooden shake roof, and a colorful decorative dragon sculpture on a castle-style building.Exterior of a castle-style home with light stone masonry, a round turret, arched wooden doors, and pointed windows set in a wooded mountain area.A scenic view from a mountain peak featuring a ski chairlift overlooking a sprawling blue lake, valley, and distant mountains under a blue sky with light clouds.Snow-covered mountain slope overlooking pine trees, a distant lake, and surrounding mountains under an overcast sky.Aerial view of a lakeside park with a curved sandy beach, green parkland, marina, town buildings, and distant forested mountains under a blue sky.A snowboarder jumping off a snowy mountain ridge with mountains, forests, and a lake visible in the background under a blue sky.A skier in a red jacket kicking up powder snow on a slope with snow-covered pine trees in the background.A snowboarder riding through deep fresh snow amidst snow-covered evergreen trees.A person skiing downhill through deep powder snow on a slope with snow-covered pine trees.A skier in dark winter gear and a red hat skiing down a steep snowy mountain slope with a dense pine forest in the background.Panoramic mountain view in winter overlooking snow-covered pine trees, rolling peaks, and a lake in the valley under an overcast sky.Low-angle view of vibrant magenta, purple, and green aurora borealis in the night sky above a silhouette of evergreen treetops.A wide view of a calm lake in the foreground bordered by a shoreline of vibrant yellow autumn trees with forested mountains in the background.A digital graphic displaying an award certificate and commemorative plaques recognizing Schweitzer Castle and Château de Melusine as a Top 3 business in Bonner County.
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Castle in Sandpoint, Idaho

9 guests • 3 bedrooms • 6 beds • 1 full bath • 1 half bath
5.00
• 7 reviews
3BR/1.5BA Chateau De Melusine | Private Hot Tub | Ski-In/Ski-Out | Dog-Friendly | Sleeps 9 This living stone castle sits on Schweitzer Mountain, just over a mile from Schweitzer Mountain Resort, with a private enclosed hot tub overlooking the slopes. Three levels blend modern comfort with old-world stone architecture, a large wood-burning fireplace, and hydronic-heated Idaho quartzite floors. Dog-friendly (2 dogs welcome). Note: 4WD required October 31 through April 30, and ski-in/ski-out access is conditions-dependent. Prime location - .9 miles from Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 1 mile from Powder Hound Pizza - 13 miles from Sandpoint (restaurants, breweries, museums, shops) - 11.5 miles from Baldfoot Disc Golf Course - 13.0 miles from Travers Park - 13.3 miles from Lakeview Park - 13.5 miles from War Memorial Field - 13.6 miles from Action Water Sports - 14.0 miles from Sandpoint City Beach Park - 14.5 miles from Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail Top amenities - Ski in / Ski out access - Private enclosed hot tub with mountain views - Wood-burning fireplace - Hydronic-heated Idaho quartzite floors - Well-equipped kitchenette with stained glass windows - Grand dining table - Washer and dryer - Seasonal gas grill and picnic area - Electric vehicle charger on-site - Parking for 2 vehicles The space This true living stone castle presents three levels of otherworldly comfort, blending modern amenities with old-world features like hand-laid stone, statues, and curved staircases. The dramatic great hall boasts a vaulted ceiling and a cozy living area, ready for hearty banquets or memorable game nights. Additional rental options - The neighboring Schweitzer Castle is available to rent separately - Rent both properties together as The Castles for larger groups Things to know - Ski-in/ski-out access (conditions dependent; check trail status) - Four-wheel drive required from October 31 to April 30 - 2 dogs welcome; no other animals without prior approval - Parking available for 2 vehicles - Guests must be 25 years or older to book
What this place offers
  • Near lifts
  • On a ski run
  • Free shuttle
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Wifi
  • Board games
  • Books
  • Blender
Where you'll sleep
Bedroom 1
1 king
Bedroom 2
1 king
Living Room
1 sofa bed (1 full)
Tower Bedroom
1 twin, 1 trundle bed (2 twins)
Sandpoint, ID, USA
About the neighborhood
Nestled high on Schweitzer Mountain, this peaceful alpine neighborhood offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and year-round adventure. Surrounded by towering evergreens and sweeping mountain scenery, the area provides a true mountain retreat atmosphere while remaining just minutes from Schweitzer Village, restaurants, trails, and ski access. In the winter, guests can enjoy convenient ski-in/ski-out access via a cat track located directly behind the castles, making it easy to access the slopes without needing to drive. During the warmer months, the neighborhood transforms into a scenic mountain escape with nearby hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and stunning sunsets overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. The neighborhood is quiet, scenic, and ideal for guests looking to relax after a day of outdoor adventure while still being close to all that Schweitzer and Sandpoint have to offer.
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Getting around
Schweitzer is a year-round mountain community tucked into the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho. Home to the largest ski area in Idaho and Washington, Schweitzer offers nearly 2,900 skiable acres and averages over 300 inches of snowfall each year, making it a premier destination for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and outdoor adventure in every season. The nearby town of Sandpoint, located about 11 miles down the mountain, offers charming local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and access to beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. Perched high above the lake, the neighborhood is known for its breathtaking mountain and water views — including the stunning scenery enjoyed from this home. This property is located in a quiet mountainside neighborhood with convenient ski-in/ski-out access via a cat track located directly behind the castles, providing easy access to the slopes during the winter season. Guests can enjoy the peaceful alpine setting while still being close to Schweitzer Village amenities, dining, and year-round recreation.
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House rules
  • Check-in after 4:00 PM
  • Check-out before 10:00 AM
  • 9 guests maximum
Safety & property
  • Exterior security cameras on property
  • Carbon monoxide alarm installed
  • Fire extinguisher
Cancellation policy
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