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Exterior of the yurt and the tiny home, surrounded by mountains.
Plenty of parking at Poindexter's Palace
Entry to the yurt. It is a breathtaking environment when you open the front door
Unique hand built furnishings.  Mini fridge for keeping food inside the yurt/
Dining table inside the yurt.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Clark Fork, ID
  • Scotchman Peak
    ‪193 min walk‬
  • Lake Pend Oreille
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Silverwood Theme Park
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Poindexter’s Palace

A Delightful Mongolian Yurt and Custom Tiny House

Poindexter’s Palace is very unique. You will have an eclectic experience with a combination of a traditional Mongolian Yurt (Ger), combined with a Tiny House that gives the guests two separate areas to enjoy.

Clark Fork is a beautiful North Idaho small town with small town charm. There are a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy including Clark Fork River, Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Ski Resort, and miles of back roads and trails to enjoy.

THE SPACE:
Have you ever thought of renting a Yurt? Have you ever thought of renting a Tiny House? Well now you can do both. We bought this property in 2018 and have slowly been preparing it for your enjoyment. It is named after are current German Shepard Dog, Poindexter, aka: Dex. The poster in the yurt looks just like him.

The yurt is a traditional Mongolian yurt, also called a Ger. It is 350 square feet. When you step in you almost forget it is a tent. Almost all the furniture I hand built. There is a king size bed, along with a couch, dining table and a bench. A free standing armoire is available for any clothes you might need to hang. Please do not hang anything on the yurt rafters.

The yurt also has a small refrigerator and keurig coffee maker for your convenience.

I hand built the tiny house myself. The small living space has a full size couch and with the large windows it feels much bigger than it is. There is two wall mounted, pull up and fold down, tables that are perfect for a small work space. A full kitchen with a small 4 burner stove makes those eat in meals a breeze. A large sink makes clean up easy. It is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. Comes with a toaster and an air fryer, as well.

The tiny house has a full bath with a nice size stand up shower. Please be aware that there is only a 6 gallon hot water heater that is supported by an on demand hot water heater. Although I have never ran out of hot water, (it has got cooler, but never cold.) Please be judicious with hot water usage.

The loft is accessed via an extendable ladder that is stored on the wall and once opened is secured to the loft entrance with permanent hooks.

GUEST ACCESS
The yurt and tiny house are all yours while you enjoy your stay. They are separated by a few steps across the deck. There is plenty of parking for your use.

Consider bringing shoes or sandals that you can easily slip on and off as you go from the yurt and tiny house.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
A yurt is a very nice tent. With that said, please be aware you are going to hear outside noise, however it is a very quiet neighborhood. You will hear passing trains in the distance. You can also hear Lightning Creek, especially at night.

Please also be aware that the noise you create is easily heard outside of the Yurt.
The entrance to the yurt is a very short door. WATCH YOUR HEAD. We have hit our head on it many times and know how that feels. Be careful please.

Property manager

Shannon Cunningham
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Clark Fork

Located in Clark Fork, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The Idaho Club and Liberty Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clark Fork River and Lake Pend Oreille. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clark Fork, ID

What's nearby

  • Lake Pend Oreille - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 39 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 57 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Garfield Bay - 63 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Silverwood Theme Park - 72 min drive - 90.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabinet Mountain Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clark Fork Pantry - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bee Top Mountain Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Squeezeinn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪My Place Cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Poindexter’s Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Poindexter’s Palace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poindexter’s Palace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Poindexter’s Palace located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Clark Fork River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Pend Oreille and Samowen Park. Kullyspell House Monument Park is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice visit

We had a nice stay. The bathroom was a little inconvenient for someone our age but workable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beebe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fun, quirky stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LouEllen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Quirky fun place. The only bad part was no cell service or wifi. The Direct TV wasn't working so did a lot of reading. Very clean & comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

My family enjoyed our stay at the tiny house and yurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay in Clark fork!

Very tidy property with everything you need! Kitchen is well stocked and efficient. My 9 year old loved sleeping in the loft. Yurt is well appointed and comfy! Chickens right next door provide an early wake as an FYI. Super base for exploring north Idaho!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Quiet

A home away from home! Such a beautiful area and everything here was so clean. Comfortable bed and plenty of space for two people. Once inside the yurt it was so quiet! If you love chickens you’ll definitely see and hear some. Highly recommend this place for anyone considering staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clark Fork tiny home

Awesome Awesome Awesome !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place was magical

I adored this property. It was cozy, comfortable, very well equipped and Chris the property manager was very helpful with restaurant suggestions and places to go fish. The neighborhood was extremely quiet, loved hearing all the nature around when we were in the yurt. The tiny home was so cute also. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

Great property and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juana Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Unique Place in Clark Fork, ID

Super clean and cozy yurt and tiny house. Close to Clark Fork River & Lake Pend O'reille. Perfect location for a paddler's paradise. Enjoyed the quiet town with great food options. Will definitely be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Cunningham

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We have two hosts at this home. The owners, Chris and Barbara, who reside full time in Montana and enjoy traveling often. They purchased this property in 2018 and have spent the years creating an artistic oasis that has become Poindexter's Palace. Shannon is the cohost who lives in Clark Fork. She is available to help as you prepare for your stay and while you enjoy your getaway in Clark Fork.

Why they chose this property

Clark Fork, Idaho feels like you've stepped back in time. Almost like living in the 1980s all over again. Life gets to slow down a bit. The whole town is walkable and you'll find people outdoors enjoying life all year round. Although it's a small town you are about a mile from the Clark Fork River and a few miles to Lake Pend Oreille, both where you can swim, boat, fish, picnic, etc.. Schweitzer Ski Resort is a short drive away where you will find endless fun in winter and in summer. At night we have very little light pollution so you can sit out on the deck and watch the stars. In Spring you can hear the roar of Lightning Creek from the deck on the home. Take a deep breath and enjoy relaxation in Clark Fork.

What makes this property unique

Poindexter's Palace has a unique artistic flair that balances beautifully within the two unique spaces. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it is also a functional space to enjoy.

Languages:

English

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