The Foster House | Historic CDA | Walk Downtown
Welcome to The Foster House, a beautifully refreshed historic Coeur d’Alene home just blocks from downtown. With space for up to 10 guests, multiple gathering areas, a cozy fireplace, fenced backyard, full kitchen, and thoughtfully styled bedrooms, it’s an ideal home base for families and groups wanting to experience the best of CDA. Enjoy coffee in the sunny breakfast nook, unwind in the light-filled sunroom, gather by the fireplace, or head out to explore downtown dining, shopping, parks, and Lake Coeur d’Alene.
About the Home
Step into a piece of Coeur d’Alene history at The Foster House. Located in Coeur d’Alene’s historic Garden District, just blocks from downtown, this character-filled home blends original hardwood floors, vintage radiators, beautiful windows, and historic details with fresh bedding, thoughtful amenities, and comfortable gathering spaces. The result is a home that still feels authentically historic while offering the clean, relaxed comfort travelers expect today. LIVING & GATHERING SPACES The main living room is warm and inviting, with comfortable seating, large windows, and a cozy fireplace that makes chilly North Idaho evenings especially enjoyable. The home offers multiple places to gather, whether you're sharing a meal around the dining table, enjoying morning coffee in the breakfast area, relaxing together after a day downtown, or enjoying the outdoor deck and gorgeous fully fenced backyard. One of our favorite spaces is the light-filled sunroom, surrounded by windows and tucked among the treetops. It’s a lovely place to read, relax, enjoy coffee, or simply slow down for a while. KITCHEN & DINING The full kitchen offers plenty of room to prepare meals during your stay and includes the everyday essentials needed for cooking and gathering. You’ll also find a dedicated coffee area to make mornings a little easier. The Foster House offers both a formal dining space and a casual breakfast area, giving your group plenty of room to enjoy meals together. PERFECT FOR GROUP STAYS The Foster House is especially well suited for family trips, wedding weekends, lake vacations, downtown events, holiday visits, and groups traveling together who want the convenience of being near downtown while still enjoying the space and privacy of an entire home. With multiple sleeping areas, two full bathrooms, indoor gathering spaces, and a fenced backyard, the home offers a comfortable balance of togetherness and room to spread out. SLEEPING SPACES The bedrooms have been thoughtfully refreshed with crisp white bedding, comfortable linens, and soft neutral and blue accents. Main Level Bedroom — Sleeps 2 - King bed - TV Upstairs Bedroom — Sleeps 5 - Queen bed - Twin-over-twin bunk bed with twin trundle Second Upstairs Bedroom — Sleeps 2 - Queen bed -TV Upstairs Sunroom — Sleeps 1 - Twin daybed BATHROOMS The home offers two full bathrooms. The upstairs bathroom includes a bathtub with no shower, while the main-level bathroom includes a shower. LAUNDRY A full-size washer and dryer are available downstairs for guest use. OUTDOOR SPACE The fenced backyard offers mature trees, outdoor seating, and space to relax after a day exploring Coeur d’Alene. Seasonal outdoor furnishings and décor may vary depending on weather and time of year.
Good to know
🏡 A Historic Coeur d’Alene Home The Foster House is a historic home, and its age is part of what makes it special. Guests should expect the character and quirks that naturally come with an older property, including original hardwood floors, vintage radiators, unique room layouts, older architectural details, and stairs leading to the upstairs sleeping areas. We ask guests to review the listing photos carefully to make sure the home and layout are a good fit for their group. ✔ Guest Check-In Form & ID Required A guest check-in form will be sent shortly after booking and must be completed within 48 hours to confirm your reservation. A valid government-issued ID is required for the primary guest. 🚗 Parking A maximum of 3 vehicles is permitted at the property. Parking is primarily street parking, with one designated parking space available in front of the detached garage. Please park only in permitted areas and do not block neighboring driveways, sidewalks, roadways, mailboxes, or access points. 🏡 Garage The detached garage is private and is not available for guest use. Please do not enter the garage or attempt to access any locked storage areas, as these spaces are reserved for homeowner storage and property operations. 🚐 RVs, Campers, Boats & Trailers Due to the home's residential location and limited parking, RVs, campers, boats, boat trailers, utility trailers, and other oversized vehicles are not permitted without prior written approval. Please contact us before booking if you plan to arrive with any oversized vehicle or trailer. 🔌 No EV Charging Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property. Guests may not plug vehicles into exterior outlets, garage outlets, extension cords, or any other household electrical source. 📹 Exterior Security Cameras For the safety of guests, homeowners, and the property, exterior security cameras are located outside the home. There are no cameras inside the home or in private guest areas. 🎉 No Parties or Events Unauthorized parties, events, receptions, weddings, or gatherings are not permitted. Only registered overnight guests are permitted to stay at the home. Additional daytime visitors must receive prior approval. 🤝 Respect for Neighbors The Foster House is located in an established residential neighborhood near downtown Coeur d’Alene. Please be respectful of neighboring properties, keep noise to a reasonable level, and observe quiet hours during your stay. 🚭 No Smoking or Vaping Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the home. Please follow all posted property rules regarding outdoor smoking areas, if applicable. 🔥 Fireplace The indoor fireplace is available seasonally. Please follow all posted fireplace instructions and do not leave the fireplace unattended while in use. 🪵 Original Hardwood Floors The home features original hardwood flooring throughout many areas. To help protect these historic floors, please remove wet or muddy shoes and promptly wipe up any spills. 🧺 Laundry Guest laundry is available during your stay. Located in our basement and does require stairs. Please do not mix personal laundry with house linens or remove property linens from designated areas. ❄️ Seasonal Notes Outdoor furniture, décor, and certain exterior amenities may be stored or adjusted during winter months to protect them from North Idaho weather. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can occasionally affect street parking and travel conditions during winter.
The Neighborhood
One of the best parts about The Foster House is its location. You'll stay in Coeur d’Alene’s historic Garden District while being just blocks from the heart of downtown Coeur d’Alene. Spend the day exploring local restaurants and shops, walk the downtown streets, visit nearby parks or head toward beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene. Then return to a quieter neighborhood setting where you can relax and feel at home. Whether you're visiting for a summer lake getaway, a downtown event, a family trip, the holidays or simply a few days exploring North Idaho, this location gives you easy access to many of the experiences people come to Coeur d’Alene to enjoy.
Guest Access
Guests will have access to the designated guest areas of the home, including the living spaces, kitchen and dining areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, sunroom, laundry and outdoor spaces. Certain closets, storage spaces and other areas may remain locked for homeowner or management use.
What this place offers
Booking and price
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- Nightly rate
- Above the typical rate for the 70 homes we list in Coeur d'Alene
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