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The Talk of the Town
Rather than wax on about all that Shore Lodge has to offer on your next mountain-lake getaway, we’d like to let our friends and fans do the talking.
See what they’re saying about us, below.
WINE SPECTATOR 2024 AWARD
Idaho Statesman – June 2024
The Narrows Steakhouse is once again awarded Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence.
BEST McCALL WEDDING VENUES
Rocky Mountain Bride – May 2024
Shore Lodge is featured as one of the best wedding venues in McCall, Idaho.
TOP U.S. VACATION RENTALS
Travel Dreams Magazine – April 2024
Shore Lodge’s Pine Cottage and Lake House are featured for their peaceful and vibrant atmosphere.
15 BEST SMALL TOWN SUMMER VACATIONS
Travel + Leisure – March 2024
McCall, Idaho is a top destination featured including mountain biking, lake sports and of course, Shore Lodge.
PICTURE PERFECT IDAHO
Forbes Travel Guide – February 2024
Forbes Travel Guide recommends Shore Lodge as a picture perfect Idaho getaway.
PERFECT WINTER GETAWAY
Travel+Leisure – January 2024
Falling in love with McCall, Idaho and all the winter excursions available nearby.
SPRING BREAK ESCAPES
Luxury Travel Magazine – January 2024
Featuring some family-friendly spring break escapes available at Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho.
CHEF MARCUS STEWART
Visit McCall – Winter 2023/2024
Visit McCall profiles Executive Chef Marcus Stewart and his journey to join the Shore Lodge & Whitetail Club team.
TOP MOUNTAIN RESORTS
Conde Nast Traveler – October 2023
Shore Lodge has once again been named as a Top 20 Resort in the Mountain West by Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
CENTRAL IDAHO ADVENTURES
Salt Lake Magazine – October 2023
From Boise to McCall, there are many wildlife excursions and wild adventures along the way for you and your family to enjoy.
SKI, SPA AND DINE
San Diego Union Tribune – October 2023
Winter in Idaho offers a plethora of outdoor adventures and indoor hospitality, so get off the beaten path and enjoy!
IDAHO’S BEST SPA – THE COVE
MSN.COM – August 2023
The Cove is featured as Idaho’s Best Spa, with its location on Payette Lake and its stunning outdoor pool, in this survey of spas rated best in their state.
REINVENTING EXECUTIVE RETREATS
Global Traveler – August 2023
Shore Lodge is highlighted in this article about reinventing executive retreats to include more meaningful experiences.
TRAVEL + LEISURE’S BEST IN THE WEST
Travel + Leisure – July 2023
Once again Shore Lodge stands out with Travel + Leisure’s World Best Awards, rated #7 Resort Hotel in the West.
WHERE TO STAY AND EXPLORE TRAILS
Ultimate Adventures – May 2023
National Trails Day is featured with Shore Lodge as a recommended place to stay to explore Idaho’s expansive wilderness and variety of trail options.
SPRING FLY FISHING DESTINATIONS
Drift Travel Magazine – March 2023
Shore Lodge is featured in this survey of spring fly fishing destinations across the U.S.
BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN IDAHO
Only In Your State – March 2023
Only In Your State provides a ranking of the best luxury hotels in Idaho, including McCall’s Shore Lodge.
QUINTISSENTIAL WINTER GETAWAY
Big Life Magazine – February 2023
Big Life Magazine profiles Shore Lodge and the many winter adventures that await visitors to McCall, Idaho.
BACKCOUNTRY SKI DAY
Luxury Travel Magazine – February 2023
Shore Lodge is selected as one of the top resorts to celebrate National Backcountry Ski Day.
VALENTINE’S DAY GETAWAY
The Zoe Report – January 2023
A mountain escape at Shore Lodge for the outdoor enthusiast as a Valentine’s Day Getaway is featured on The Zoe Report.
BEST FAMILY WINTER RESORTS
Fatherly – December 2022
Featuring skiing, sleigh rides and snowshoeing – Shore Lodge is listed as one of the best winter resorts for families by Fatherly.com.
BEST EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL GIFTS
Forbes – December 2022
The winter Snowmobile Adventure Package offered by Shore Lodge is profiled as an ultimate winter experiential travel gift.
HIDDEN-GEM SKI DESTINATION
JustLuxe – November 2022
Shore Lodge featured as a long beloved resort for those seeking the best powder in Idaho at nearby Brundage Mountain.
FALL GETAWAY
Forbes – September 2022
Explore the fall foliage and revel in spectacular colors while traversing trails in Payette National Forest. Let the “leaf peeping” begin!
BEST FALL FOLIAGE & EXPERIENCES
Luxury Travel Magazine – August 2022
Payette National Forest is the backdrop for stunning fall foliage and seasonal experiences when you visit Shore Lodge.
15 BEST RESORTS IN THE WEST
Travel + Leisure – August 2022
Travel + Leisure’s reader’s poll for their World’s Best Awards ranks Shore Lodge at #5 of the Best Resorts in the Western United States.
TOP RESORTS WITH PRIVATE AIRPORTS
Luxury Travel Magazine – July 2022
With more families choosing private air-travel for their vacation, McCall’s Municipal Airport welcomes a variety of aircraft just 5 minutes from Shore Lodge.
MEETING GEMS OF THE WEST
Smart Meetings – July 2022
Along with Idaho’s wilderness and pristine Payette Lake, the “Hospitality Jewel” of Shore Lodge’s Pavilion is a highlight for meeting planners.
BEST LAKE TOWNS FOR SUMMER VACATION
Traveling Mom – June 2022
McCall’s quaint and walkable downtown and historic buildings are the backdrop to Traveling Mom’s profile of lake town summer vacations.
SPA PROFILE: THE COVE
Spa & Beauty Today – May 2022
An in-depth review of Idaho-inspired, The Cove, with a key insider tip; book two treatments and lounge in the immersion pools in between.
BEST U.S. SMALL TOWNS FOR SUMMER
Travel + Leisure – May 2022
McCall is showcased as one of the 15 Best Small Towns for a Summer Vacation in Travel + Leisure. With its abundance of outdoor fun and friendly atmosphere, McCall is where its at!
SHORE LODGE SOFT PRETZEL RECIPE
Fox News – April 2022
Fox News featured Shore Lodge’s house-baked traditional soft pretzel recipe with a modern twist in their national coverage of Soft Pretzel Month.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPRING BREAK
Luxury Travel Magazine – March 2022
Family-friendly spring break activities are highlighted including snowbiking at Brundage Mountain, ice fishing, snow shoeing and more.
RANKED #1 BEST IDAHO HOTELS
U.S. News & World Report – February 2022
U.S. News & World Report ranks Shore Lodge as #1 in Best Idaho Hotels showcasing the property’s features and amenities.
TIME TO RELAX AT IDAHO’S BEST SPA
MSN | Lifestyle – February 2022
The Cove’s forest-inspired massages, facials and body treatments and indoor-outdoor immersion pools are featured.
TOP “FIRE & ICE” DESTINATIONS
NBC TODAY – January 2022
McCall and Shore Lodge are featured on NBC’s Today Show among recommended top “fire & ice” travel destinations.
TOP 20 RESORTS IN THE NORTHWEST
U.S. News & World Report – October 2021
Conde Nast Traveler readers rated Shore Lodge as a Top 20 Resort in Pacific Northwest.
TOP PLACES TO VIEW FALL FOLIAGE
U.S. News & World Report – August 2021
Payette River Scenic Byway is stunning in the fall as you drive from Boise to McCall and Shore Lodge.
STAR-STUDDED TRAVEL
Organic Spa Magazine – May/June 2021
Visit Shore Lodge for Idaho’s Dark Sky Reserve – star gaze while you soak in our immersion pools.
FORBES HONORS NARROWS STEAKHOUSE
Idaho Statesman – February 17, 2021
Forbes Travel Guide honors the Narrows Steakhouse at Shore Lodge.
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE IS THE STANDARD
Upscale Living – February 2021
Shore Lodge, a Luxury Resort Where Exceptional Service Is the Standard.
36 HOTTEST SKI EXPERIENCES
Departures – January 2021
Departures includes McCall and Shore Lodge in their “Under the Radar Favorite” category as the survey the best 2021 ski experiences.
ADVENTURES IN AMERICA
Town & Country – December 2020
What Thoreau called “…the tonic of the wilderness”: Town & Country’s Adventures Travel series features a Shore Lodge Snowmobiling Adventure.
BEST SECRET SKI DESTINATIONS
Veranda – December 2020
Veranda lists McCall as number one in their feature “America’s 5 Secret Ski Destinations” and Shore Lodge as the ideal place to unwind.
BEST PLACES TO GO IN SEPTEMBER
Travel + Leisure – August 2020
The editors at Travel + Leisure profile several destinations to try even in a challenging travel environment, including McCall.
GREAT DRAW TO MOUNTAIN LIVING
Wall Street Journal – February 2020
A four season lifestyle, proximity to great skiing and unexpected adventures are featured in this review of life in McCall, Idaho.
BEST RESORTS IN THE WEST
Condé Nast Traveler – November 2019
Shore Lodge is recognized in the 2019 Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards as one of the best resorts in the west.
WILDLIFE TOURS IN THE U.S.
New York Times – March 2018
Our exclusive winter sleigh ride along Gold Fork River is featured in this NY times article detailing Wildlife Tours in The U. S. Worth Taking.
#1 BEST RESORT IN IDAHO
U.S. News – February 2018
Shore Lodge’s luxuriously appointed guest quarters, state-of-the-art amenities, and unrivaled dining landed the title of #1 Best Resort in Idaho.
MOST BEAUTIFUL HOTEL IN IDAHO
Architectural Digest – November 2017
Shore Lodge is featured for Idaho in their review, “The Most Beautiful Hotel in Every State in America”, calling out the “award-winning spa”.
