Escape to the privacy and peacefulness of Talus Rock Retreat for your special getaway. A private, chic, and eclectically elegant timber frame and Tuscan-style retreat catering to those who appreciate nature combined with old world charm. Perfect for a couple or small family, this lovely room is cozy and luxurious. It’s a plush mini-apartment with a separate ramped entrance, wraparound private deck, full kitchen, relaxing living room (with a queen futon) and an adjoining queen bedroom. Enjoy the intricate details such as the inlaid colorful sunflower mosaic-tiled shower and matching sink, striking copper ceilings, and eclectic artwork! Great Room with fireplace, full kitchen in main area, under-the-stars ten-man hot tub, 18 acres, natural pond with fish, horse arena, hiking trails. Just one mile from downtown Sandpoint for restaurants, activities, shows and more! As much or as little as they would like. You can be left alone in the privacy of your own room or participate with other guests or owners. Someone is always on site during your stay. Peace and quiet, abundance of wildlife (deer, geese, hawks, eagles, moose and occasional bear). Variety of birds. There are miles of nearby trails for hiking by car, bike or walking distance. Canoeing, boating, nightlife, excellent restaurants, local farmers market, music festival, We are just 1.5 miles from downtown Sandpoint. Local transit is available within town limits. Bicycles available for rent in town. We feel that your stay here should be divine; therefore, we do our absolute best to make it so! If you can think of it, we’ll do our best to provide it. We love providing positive and uplifting surprises for others! We have options for massage, other spa services, and romantic upgrades available upon request. COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST: Wake up to the aroma of freshly ground, locally roasted, award-winning Evan’s Brothers Coffee. We try our best to brew at 7:30 am in the Great Room. Would you prefer a cuppa? There is a delightful assortment of teas as well. Your continental breakfast is buffet style and lovingly created using as many fresh, organic, and local ingredients as possible. Let us know the night before if you have special dietary needs and we'll do our very best to accommodate you. A typical breakfast includes a revolving assortment of choices such as English muffins, mini-bagels and cream cheese, toasted wheat bread, hard-boiled eggs, seasonal fresh fruit, hot oatmeal or cold cereals, various jams (if you're lucky--lemon curd!) and wholesome granola to be enjoyed at the kitchen’s double thick granite bar, the dining table, at our fireside table or anywhere in our fabulous Great Room. Perhaps, if the Idaho weather permits, you'll dine on a villa patio or deck! A favorite breakfast treat at Talus Rock Retreat is Greek yogurt parfaits. Add jelly, nuts, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, etc. ... Yum! *Each room has its own refrigerator, microwave, and coffee machine.