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Reviews of Talus Rock Retreat This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

291 Syringa Heights Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864, United States of America

#1 of 17 hotels in Sandpoint

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 67 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Iit's nice to feel at home while traveling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Rio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and polite staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    10
    Rest & Relaxation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The atmosphere was amazing. The entire resort was beautiful. Very relaxing. We loved the bed...it was a firm memory foam and we slept great. Our hosts( Chad & Jill) were very kind and friendly. They had a spa which was amazing at night. We plan on coming back and would recommend this place for anybody looking to get away and relax.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, everything was great

    Everything was great and the staff made us feel right at home. I would definitely recommend this place for others to stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    10
    Private estate luxury with amazing staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Syringa Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish we could have stayed longer! So basically there was nothing we didn’t like.

    Wow, this place is truly stunning! It felt more like we were staying in a private estate in another country. Staff was above and beyond!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    10
    Relaxing….
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very slow service in bistro.

    Rustic cabin near good hiking area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    10
    One of the most relaxing places we have gone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Syringa Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Just one small thing, the suite we were in had a large window that went into the bedroom and the sun came up at 5:30 vert bright and woke us up so I would suggest a blind or something for in the summer.

    Very relaxing and I liked how they did breakfast where you could go get what you wanted and take it back to your room. Also a very quiet calm setting.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    10
    best find I could’ve found.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff was great! beautiful location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2022

    9.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There could have been more options for breakfast

    Very comfortable bed. Great bathroom. Clean towels. Hosts were very nice. Property was beautifully decorated throughout. Overall, pleasant and relaxing visit.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    need another mirror in the room.

    very quiet. excellent staff

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2022

    10
    A quiet and peaceful retreat with lovely grounds, and so much more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Soundproofing could have been better- you could hear conversations in the other areas from your room.

    Beautiful Setting- Quiet and a true retreat. The staff were attentive, but not intrusive, the self- serve breakfast was more than adequate, with many choices. Rooms comfortable and spacious. Lodge- like atmosphere, but close to town for shopping and dining, and recreation options. We will definitely recommend, and plan to return!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    10
    Relaxing, enjoyable, comfortable stay with great facilities and lovely grounds.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My husband didn't like that you had to take your shoes off (I didn't mind), so maybe bring slip on shoes or slippers if you're going in and out. You are welcome to leave your shoes by the front door, so I didn't really see it as an issue. The hardwood floors are in pristine condition which is probably since everyone takes their shoes off!

    Everything was very nice at Talus Rock. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a great variety of quick and easy items to go or sit down and enjoy. We really enjoyed the gorgeous grounds and the inside is just beautiful. The bed was very comfortable, we asked for extra pillows and received them quickly. We also had a problem with our TV which staff was able to take care of. Definitely recommend this place for either staying and relaxing or as we were on the go most of our trip, it was such a lovely space to come "home" to.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2022

    10
    It wasn’t a stay…it was much more than that
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Syringa Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is great and you feel like you’re at home. We’ve been traveling for more than two months and from the minute we arrived it was “ahhhh”. We checked in late but it was so easy…like we were set up with an entry pass code and it was seamless. Spent a bit of time with Heather (the owner) the next morning and she is an outstanding person. She and her husband collect from international travels and experiences and it’s a place where she shares those. Although she doesn’t “push” what she is doing from a philanthropic perspective, she is on a mission to make a difference in lives of others less fortunate. She is real. Wish we could have stayed a day or two more to explore the area….btw the restaurant Trinity down by the shore is superb as are the staff and owner (Justin)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2022

    10
    Very relaxing and so wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just the view from Selkirk room. Looking at construction. But we moved to a wonderful room, we were so happy another room was available!!!

    Yummy breakfast! Simple.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rio
    • Stayed 1 night

    the host was amazing and the dinner with chef chris was exceptional

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    8.0
    Peaceful unique retreat close to downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls are very thin and we could hear everything from the room next door. The pool area was run down but to the staff’s credit they addressed that right away when I spoke to them.

    Beautiful peaceful house with tall ceilings, great woodwork and a wonderful accommodating helpful staff. Lovely piece of land with views and deer wandering through. Very close to everything in the area but feels rural. we didn’t get a chance to use all the amenities, but there are bikes and a hot tub too.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2022

    10
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Kipling
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    beautiful property

    very peaceful and great hostess

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2022

    10
    A Perfect Place to Relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was friendly and accommodating. The retreat was very comfortable and beautifully decorated plus the surrounding property was very serene. It was also conveniently located to downtown Sandpoint. A delicious breakfast was offered each morning plus access to beverages and snacks. The Inn also has a hot tub, sauna, pool and nature trail plus use of bicycles. It felt like home away from home.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2022

    8.0
    Because the house and grounds are so fabulous, we will definitely consider staying here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    For the price we paid, I think the breakfast bar could have contained more homemade items, such as muffins, fresh bread, scones. A little more fresh fruit than bananas, apples and oranges. It was July when we visited and there are a lot more fresh fruits available. I found a dental floss pic in the chaise lounge, yuck. The windows were dirty and the shower heads were in desperate need of some CLR to remove the well water calcium build up. The jetted tub had not been fully cleaned, also yuck.

    Absolutely stunning grounds. The architecture of the home is fabulous. The staff gave us a tour of the grounds and the house. Very impressive. A little detail everywhere you look. The staff are wonderful people. We went to relax and unwind and that we did.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2022

    8.0
    Short stay to visit friends.
    • Couple
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My wife and I are early risers and disappointed there wasn’t any coffee service until 8am.

    Very unique

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2022

    9.0
    Great place to stay when traveling through with a pet. Wish i could have stayed longer.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Syringa Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Better speaker for music - now solved

    Great meal , i know more about cooking than i ever did befor

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2022

    10
    We had the best, most relaxing time we’ve had in as long as I can remember!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Syringa Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My husband would have preferred some warm, cooked options- at least one of the four mornings we were there, but I was happy with the yogurt, cereal, and fruit options!

    Breakfast was healthy and yummy! It was self serve so we had the option of when we wanted to eat, which was nice.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2021

    10
    Outstanding and highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Selkirk
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing-it exceeded many times over our expectations.

    Ambiance, friendly staff and absolutely beautiful setting. The Talus Retreat is really a hidden gem with so many high end furnishing and has a. casual feel. It is such a relaxing place and perfect to celebrate our anniversary. We also splurged and had 5-6 course meal prepared by Chef Arlo. Absolutely outstanding food, the best!!!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2021

    10
    we bumped into a wonderful haven if rest. the property oozes serenity. the living room opens into a cathedral like spac
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Syringa Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    LOVED EVERYTHING….especially the kindness of owners Bruce and Heather plus other staff. This place far exceedes a business … it is a mission. wonderfully welcoming. it’s like coming home…in the best sense and we were first time visitors.

    welcoming homey, upscale, inviting, kind attentive staff

    Stayed in October 2021

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