Grand 20,000-Square-Foot Log Home Dubbed ‘Big Idaho’ Hits the Market for $7 Million

Tucked along Idaho's historic Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway is a property as grand as the landscapes that surround it.

Fittingly named "Big Idaho," the Bonners Ferry estate spans approximately 20,800 square feet of luxe interior living on a 56-acre parcel. Built in 1986, the home is represented by Chris Chambers and recently came to market for $6.99 million.

Located just 30 miles south of the Canadian border, the custom log home ranks among the largest private log residences in the region.

A long, curving driveway wraps around a private lake before arriving at a stone-accented entrance and porte-cochère, setting the tone for what feels more like a mountain resort than a single-family residence.

Inside, the home is defined by its dramatic scale. A soaring two-story great room features 28-foot ceilings, massive log beams, and towering fireplaces.

Walls of windows and skylights flood the interior with natural light while offering sweeping views of the wild North Idaho terrain beyond. Throughout the home, rich wood and stone finishes create a sense of warmth while underscoring its rugged setting.

The estate includes seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, along with multiple living and gathering spaces designed for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining.

A formal dining room, gourmet eat-in kitchen, media room, study, solarium, and wine cellar round out the expansive interiors. Nine stone fireplaces and six chimneys are complemented by radiant floor heating to ensure comfort during colder months.

Two mechanical dumbwaiters deliver wood to the upper level bedrooms, which feature their own en-suite baths and individual fireplaces.

Outside, expansive decks overlook the lake and surrounding acreage, while volleyball and basketball courts encourage year-round recreation.

A creek winds through the 50-plus-acre property, offering ample space to explore or simply enjoy the privacy of the setting.

The property also includes a private caretaker home and a separate shop for added functionality. 

Positioned along one of Idaho’s most scenic corridors, the estate offers the best of the area’s remote, unspoiled character while remaining just a short drive from downtown Bonners Ferry.

In a region defined by wild beauty and wide-open spaces, Big Idaho provides a combination of scale and handcrafted detail found only in a true legacy estate of the American Northwest.