Driftwood 5, a newly renovated waterfront condo in Sandpoint, offers the perfect blend of lakefront living and downtown convenience. Enjoy your private grill and full kitchen or explore nearby restaurants just blocks away. With free WiFi and a shared washer/dryer for laundry needs.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Entire condo
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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About this property
Waterfront condo - just minutes from downtown Sandpoint w/ a free boat slip
Driftwood 5
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This newly renovated, waterfront condo in Sandpoint is simply stunning. A perfect location for any northern Idaho adventure, you'll have everything you need here. Located right on Lake Pend Oreille, you have your own boat slip for easy access to fishing and water skiing. When the gourmet kitchen and grill aren't enough for you, this home is only a few blocks from all the restaurants downtown Sandpoint has to offer.
What's nearby: Besides the lake being a stone throw away from your porch, you can walk into downtown Sandpoint. City Beach Park is nearby to enjoy the sand between your toes or rent a boat from the marina. The surrounding mountains are full of beautiful hiking trails, and when they get covered in fresh powder, the Schweitzer Mountain Resort is only twelve-and-a-half miles away.
Things to know: Free WiFi Full kitchen with a dishwasher Boat slip Private grill Shared washer/dryer
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
Dock details: Boat slip #5
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the condo: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
In the city centre
In the mountains
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Sandpoint, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Round Lake State Park and Healing Gardens, while Panida Theater and Bonner County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Sandpoint travel guide
Is Waterfront condo - just minutes from downtown Sandpoint w/ a free boat slip pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waterfront condo - just minutes from downtown Sandpoint w/ a free boat slip?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront condo - just minutes from downtown Sandpoint w/ a free boat slip?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront condo - just minutes from downtown Sandpoint w/ a free boat slip?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront condo - just minutes from downtown Sandpoint w/ a free boat slip located?
Located in the heart of Sandpoint, this condo building is steps away from Healing Gardens and Family Health Center. Panida Theater and Sandpoint City Beach Park are also within 15 minutes. Sandpoint Station is 16 minutes by foot.
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Waterfront condo - just minutes from downtown Sandpoint w/ a free boat slip Reviews
Reviews
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was as described.
Beautiful view of the beach & water from the living room and patio! Very relaxing
Tim
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
KARL E.
10 Sept 2024
Condo was comfortable except for living room chairs.
Beds were very comfortable.
KARL E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy T.
22 Aug 2024
The 3 C’s done well - Convenient, comfortable, and clean!
Great little place on the water, and very close to downtown Sandpoint! The boat slip is on a dock right off of the back yard, and the dock is in very good condition. The unit is a little bit dated, but very, very clean and comfortable, and in a perfect location to enjoy all that Sandpoint has to offer!
Jeremy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Tim
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice place, overall. The condo was clean, and furniture was all great. The view of the water, and quiet area was nice.
However, outside the condo, the stairs and hallway was dirty, and poorly lit.
This was my second trip to this waterfront home, and I already can't wait to go back! The location is 10/10, and you can't beat being able to park and tie up the boat on the docks right out in front. There is no AC in the home, as other reviewers have pointed out, but we have never had a problem with the house cooling off at night when the sun goes down.
Josh D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Tim
29 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall, the place is great. Pictures are accurate, it's a comfortable place to stay, beautiful view of the river, close in to downtown, etc.
The only negatives were the check-in process, and getting a door code that would consistently work. Trying to take photos of my drivers license in the dark with my cell phone, to prove my identity was challenging (especially with the new driver's license design with all the holograms!) Multiple attempts before it would accept the image.
However, when we were having issues getting into the unit, the response time was great; so it wasn't nearly as frustrating as it could have been, if response time had been long.
Tim
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Steve N.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice location, need updated and cleaned
Very nice location but needs to be cleaned better. The complex boiler makes a lot of noise, the interior chairs are old, worn out and need replaced.
Steve N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Elisa S.
1 Sept 2024
Great location in Sandpoint
Nice condo on water with boat slip. Comfy couch, big screen tv with all the apps, just right size for two people. Granite tile and new paint in kitchen and appliances. Beds are full size and little soft for me as I prefer firmer. I love this location. Clean outdated bathroom. Great price for location. No Washe/dryer. Everything worked fine. No A/C. Fans provided. I would return here. I wished we had something we could move ice chest with on wheels; moving it from parking lot to kitchen was a chore.
This condo was great for what my family needed. Best part was it came with a boat slip making exploring Lake Pend Oreille super convenient. We ended up parking our boat trailer at a friend’s house tho. The location is excellent. Beds were comfortable. We spent most of our days & evening out on the lake so no AC wasn’t a big deal & it cools down nicely at night.
All was in order as described. I must say though, I feel the VRBO "fees" are exorbitant. I hope the home owner gets more than the "per night" advertised rate.
Don P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jason F.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Super convenient location!! So close to downtown. Water right out your back door for paddle boarding or having a boat. Check in was a breeze! Check out was a breeze. Could’ve been a little cleaner. Other than that no complaints. Can hear the people upstairs if they are heavy footed.
Kitchen had everything you would need, way more than any of my other stays. House was very clean. Bring your own pillows however, they were very very flat. Walls and ceiling are very thin as you can hear EVERYTHING from the neighbors. We asked for an extended check out but was told we cannot get one as we were supposed to request it by 4 pm the day before we check out. Unfortunately, we were not aware of that and were denied. Overall a nice house just very very noisy from the neighbors.
The overall stay was nice, love the location, close to the town. Suggestions to have on hand would be tinfoil Ziploc‘s and maybe dish towels. The toilet paper holder kept falling out of the wall, and there was a lot of construction in a nearby unit. But it wasn’t too much of a problem we would come back.
Ck in was great, location perfect! bathroom not clean, neighbor a little too close and nosey. Freezer broken but management had team out to repair. Repair people didn’t come out till 8-9:00 pm installing new fridge. Kitchen overall was great! communication with management was prompt.
Annette H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
dustin b.
27 Jan 2023
Excellent location! Nice little spot on the water. Two blocks to Safeway, coffee stand, liquor st...
Excellent location! Nice little spot on the water. Two blocks to Safeway, coffee stand, liquor store. Only a few blocks from the town center. The building is a little run down as our unit was too but not a deal breaker. It was clean and functional for all purposes of exploring and visiting Sandpoint. It served us well.
The toilet paper roll holder is loose and did not stay in the wall. It would be nice to have a full length mirror as well. Location is great with proximity to the shopping district.
Sharon S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Perry W.
19 Jul 2025
We won't stay here again
The building badly needs work on the exterior. The entry door lock system is awful -- it took several minutes every time we entered or exited to get the lock to work. The rugs are filthy. There is a broken handle so we couldn't open one of the windows. But the worst was finding unwashed dishes in the cupboards.
Perry W.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Patricia W.
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The building badly needs work on the exterior. The entry door lock system is awful -- it took several minutes every time we entered or exited to get the lock to work. The rugs are filthy. There is a broken handle so we couldn't open one of the windows. But the worst was finding unwashed dishes in the cupboards.
It was nice overall, but there was absolutely no where in the description of the condo that conveniently left out the fact there is NO airconditioning. Thank goodness the weather cooled off while we were there. But it could have been brutal if the weather hadn’t of cooled. I would never have rented it knowing it had no air conditioning.
Kelly L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Lisa H.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Dirty, spider infestation. Old pillows hole in wall in bathroom
What gets me the most is even after submitting pictures to vrbo they refused to make it right. We left after first night as we were soo grossed oot. Terrible service on vrbo s half!!
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Jennifer ..
9 Feb 2023
Great location but sadly not maintained
Easy to walk to downtown, grocery and restaurants as well as accessing the path near water. Lovely to look at the water and the geese. And the home was dirty, windows especially so, lights flickering and the cushions on the living room chairs need replacing. Odd mixture of dishes (no cereal bowls for instance) and servingware. Couch did not smell bad. Traffic noise and a loud pump noise within the building that goes off intermittently. Tub/shower does not drain well.