From the moment we pulled up to the stone and log gate, the surroundings captured me. This place, as I had only seen on the screen of my computer, lived up to the slick production and promotion of the graphic design team who produced the video.
The current temporary clubhouse, a home converted after the original clubhouse burnt to the ground in 2008 housed a handful of golf carts, a pro shop well stocked with Idaho Club gear, a warm fire burning at the stone fireplace.
Jeff Gove, resident golf and real estate professional greeted us with smile and genuine enthusiasm. We were escorted to our lodge home by Gordon and Nicole, they did a great job showing us around the house and making sure that we had everything that we needed. The house, which sat against a small pond and 13th fairway was beautiful. Fireplaces and a hot tub on the back deck, large kitchen and comfortable beds. The surrounding neighborhood was made up of like homes, all dripping with the northwest lodge look, blending beautifully into their surroundings.
Austin and Carrie brought along Winrey, their lovable golden retriever. A small bull moose appeared from behind one of the adjacent homes and moseyed across the road as if it was released from a cage and trained to put on a show for prospective new owners.