McCall, Idaho
Shore Lodge
Lakeside alpine hideaway
Lakeside alpine hideaway
Exposed timber beams and a mounted moose over the stone fireplace set an easygoing mountain camp mood beside Payette Lake.
“This 77-suite lodge is an upscale naturalist’s dream, situated right on glacier-fed Lake Payette, a protected state park.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Private lake beach, boat rentals, a 43-seat movie theater, and golf privileges at the adjacent Whitetail Club.
Notable
The Cove spa features pine-log interiors, steam rooms, and heated indoor and outdoor saltwater immersion pools.
Notable
Welcoming lakeside travelers since 1948, complete with nightly s'mores over beachfront fire pits and mountain-view dining.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s the attention to detail that really makes Shore Lodge shine. From the moment you are greeted by a friendly valet, everything is taken care of properly.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along Payette Lake in McCall, the lodge sits minutes from Brundage Mountain ski slopes and mountain biking trails.
The rooms
Tree-branch carpet patterns and bark-textured walls echo the surrounding forest, with soaking tubs and fireplaces in select suites.
The spa and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor heated swimming pool sits right beside Payette Lake, and treatment rooms provide organic bodywork.
The immersion pools
Heated indoor and outdoor saltwater pools sit among natural boulders and cedar paneling, opening to a patio fire pit.
At the table
Lakeside dining rooms look across Payette Lake through wide windows, serving regional steaks and Northwest fare.
This lakeside resort combines luxurious amenities—like a 43-seat movie theater and a spa with outdoor heated saltwater pools—with the rustic ambience of a summer camp.
How it began
Founded in 1948 as a lakeside retreat, the historic lodge has anchored McCall's glacial shoreline for generations.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.