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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho - Livability
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:43 am
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:43 am
Anyone live in Coeur d’Alene or have any direct knowledge to share? Obviously a beautiful summer destination but on our list of move options.
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Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:11 am to JAlohaM
Only been there once in the summer. It was great. Absolutely beautiful city and surroundings.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:22 am to JAlohaM
Its actually on mine also. I looked at nearby post falls as well.
There's a poster here who's in real estate out there. I could get yall in touch if you'd like.
There's a poster here who's in real estate out there. I could get yall in touch if you'd like.
This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 11:24 am
Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:29 am to jkylejohnson
I’d appreciate that!
We are looking to visit later this year for a few day’s to get the feel.
We are looking to visit later this year for a few day’s to get the feel.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:34 am to JAlohaM
I know very little about the area but I’m at Twin Lakes outside Rathdrum currently.....having a ball btw 
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If you can get acclimated to the winter I think it would be a great place to retire.
. If you can get acclimated to the winter I think it would be a great place to retire.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:53 am to JAlohaM
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I'd appreciate that
I sent him an email telling him to check this thread. Drop your email and he will most likely reach out to you.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 12:48 pm to JAlohaM
Not to hijack but I’ve never heard of this place. Is it the Idaho version of Bend Oregon?
Posted on 7/8/20 at 1:11 pm to jkylejohnson
Thanks a lot! I’m in Alexandria as well.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 2:30 pm to JAlohaM
Go up the road a couple hours north to Pon'd O'riole! (Ponderay)
Awesome area.
Awesome area.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 4:35 pm to Tiger Ryno
Ive driven through the place once, and it struck me as somewhere I'd like to visit again.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 4:43 pm to JAlohaM
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in alexandria as well
Awesome. We live over in west Pointe
Posted on 7/8/20 at 5:34 pm to JAlohaM
Beautiful area. Low elevation (2500') but winters are harsher than southern Idaho. Gets much more rain than the rest of the state. Forests are dense and wet - almost like a rain forest. It really resembles Washington more than it does Idaho. July and August are typically pretty nice.
If you like skiing, Schweitzer is a nice resort. Silver mountain is not bad. Lookout pass is great for beginners. They used to offer free lessons for new skiers.
Couer d'Alene (CDA) is the big city in northern Idaho (~45k people). This is a logging hub. Sandpoint is the uppity resort town an hour north. Tons of lakes in the area if you have a boat. Was at Priest Lake for the 4th and it was fabulous.
Unfortunately, the mass evacuations from the west coast states are affecting this region as well. Less so California, but tons of Spokane and Seattle residents moving to northern Idaho. With them comes bad things like traffic, littering, ridiculous real estate prices, and bad attitudes.
If you like skiing, Schweitzer is a nice resort. Silver mountain is not bad. Lookout pass is great for beginners. They used to offer free lessons for new skiers.
Couer d'Alene (CDA) is the big city in northern Idaho (~45k people). This is a logging hub. Sandpoint is the uppity resort town an hour north. Tons of lakes in the area if you have a boat. Was at Priest Lake for the 4th and it was fabulous.
Unfortunately, the mass evacuations from the west coast states are affecting this region as well. Less so California, but tons of Spokane and Seattle residents moving to northern Idaho. With them comes bad things like traffic, littering, ridiculous real estate prices, and bad attitudes.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 12:52 am to JAlohaM
Hey! If you ever need any info message me at eg_cross@yahoo.com. From there I can give you my better contact info. I'm a realtor up here in CDA and originally from Louisiana. It's great up here in my opinion and the winters are not near as bad as the mid-west. Quality of life is off the charts. Let me know if you ever need anything. Thank you
Posted on 7/9/20 at 11:06 am to JAlohaM
I always heard it was a beautiful area and not long ago I was watching Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives and Guy shows up at this place there. Food looked amazing and that Giant Caramel Pecan Roll they make is worth the trip. Coeur d’Alene is a city on my list I would love to visit.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:05 pm to Toonces Bitches
Thanks! We are planning to visit in /SeptemberOctober to get an idea of the area and see if it’s as beautiful as the pictures!
Posted on 7/9/20 at 4:26 pm to JAlohaM
That’s a good time of the year to come for sure. Won’t be quite as crowded with the summer traffic it’s still really nice out. Be glad to give y’all a tour.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 12:37 am to JAlohaM
A few things that should make you smile....
Last Christmas I saw a nativity scene at the Couer D'Alene Marina resort. The only time I EVER see one is at my moms house.
On the 4th there's a group of boats on Twin Lakes that does a parade. People were dressed up like George Washington etc, someone as the Statue of Liberty.
Lots of costumes, and very enthusiastic about loving America.
I took some drone pics I'll load tomorrow of the Upper Twin Lake.
Several houses for sale...
Last Christmas I saw a nativity scene at the Couer D'Alene Marina resort. The only time I EVER see one is at my moms house.
On the 4th there's a group of boats on Twin Lakes that does a parade. People were dressed up like George Washington etc, someone as the Statue of Liberty.
Lots of costumes, and very enthusiastic about loving America.
I took some drone pics I'll load tomorrow of the Upper Twin Lake.
Several houses for sale...
This post was edited on 7/10/20 at 5:32 am
Posted on 7/10/20 at 8:41 am to JAlohaM
Spokane is a short drive, so you are near convince. Winter are brutal compared to what we are used to. Fantastic outdoor activities.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:41 am to JAlohaM
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Thanks! We are planning to visit in /SeptemberOctober to get an idea of the area and see if it’s as beautiful as the pictures!
Just go in understanding that that's a great time for someone from the south to visit, as in fall colors and milder fall weather. You need to make sure you visit there in the winter and spring so you get the bad weather also.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 2:07 pm to JAlohaM
Upper Twin Lake
This post was edited on 7/10/20 at 2:12 pm
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