"The Northwest region of the United States is full of the natural beauty of forests, mountains, and glacial lakes. Offering something for just about everyone, the climate, terrain, activities and attractions vary from rugged ocean coasts to rain forests to gigantic mountain ranges. But, there are more than just outdoor activities to this area; fine dining, microbreweries and a vibrant arts scene also draws in visitors from around the world.



The countryside in the Northwest is breathtakingly beautiful, being home to a thriving agriculture industry. The regions orchards, fields, and vineyards provide enough scenic beauty to warrant a visit on their own. And the Cascades Mountain Range create a natural divide in the regions with the area West of the mountains being wet and mild while the East region is drier and more extreme. These two mountain ranges also encircle the rich Willamette Valley, which has some of the most agriculturally abundant areas on the globe. These areas include both active and dormant volcanoes, fossil beds, river gorges, sand dunes, dry desserts, and glaciers all ready for exploration.

You'll also find plenty of water in the Northwest. The Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound may be the most notorious bodies of water in the area, but the whole region is full of rivers and lakes for outdoor activities, including the Columbia, Snake and Rogue rivers. Puget Sound itself is filled with unique island communities and plenty of fascinating wildlife. Plus, the proximity of ocean helps the major cities of the Northwest remain at a comfortable temperature year round with snow rarely falling on any of them. And the rugged beaches provide a great place for activities such as beachcombing, kite flying and storm watching.

While many people point visitors towards big tourist towns such as Seattle there are an abundance of great hotels and resorts in lesser-known tourist spots. One of the best resorts for rental residences in the Northwest is Seasons at Sandpoint. With a focus on small town charm and a location near the 86,000-acre Lake Pend Oreille, Seasons at Sandpoint offers visitors a multitude of leisurely interests.

Visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature in the three-story clubhouse with hosting dining areas, concierge services, sweeping decks, lakeside pool and outdoor hot spas. You can also get to a private marina and docks for boating or spending time on the lake's beaches via winding pedestrian paths that allow you to take in the magnificent flora and fauna sightseeing in the area.

Those looking for a more luxurious escape can enjoy the day spa, which is complete with massage treatment and other wellness services, including facials, manicures and pedicures. And the first floor houses a fitness center complete with pool baths and a shaded terrace to relax on after a workout.

Best of all Seasons at Sandpoint have something for every member of your family. The club activities director plans and executes excursions every day for the young, old and in-between.

Located in northern Idaho, Seasons at Sandpoint isn't very far off the beaten trail of the magnificent Northwest, but it feels like an undiscovered secret. The cafes, coffee shops, fine restaurants, one-of-a-kind boutiques, nationally renowned stores, art galleries and antique stores meld with the performing arts, music jams and poetry readings to create a vacation haven for everyone that visits Seasons at Sandpoint."