Waterfront and Waterview Communities in North Idaho and Eastern Washington Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington are known for their many beautiful lakes and waterways, making waterfront and waterview homes very desireable locations to call home. The views of the lakes and rivers are breathtaking, and it's wonderful to hear the water running from your deck as you enjoy a barbeque with family or friends. From Lake Coeur d'Alene, called by National Geographic Magazine one of the most beautiful Alpine lakes in the world, to Lake Pend Oreille, majestically deep with spectacular mountains seeming to rise straight out of the water, North Idaho has been called the gem of the Pacific Northwest with smaller lakes dotted throughout the Idaho panhandle.  The lakes and rivers offer many different activities from fishing, to boating, to water skiing, scuba, whitewater rafting, and of course swimming in the warmer months. Many communites across the area offer not only waterfront living, with each home having it's own dock, but for a much more affordable price you can purchase a home in one of the various secondary, or community waterfront neighborhoods. This way you have access to the beautiful Idaho and Washington waterways without the higher prices associated with waterfront homes. During the winter some of the lakes freeze over - and the very brave will risk ice skating on the frozen lakes - but we recommend ice skating at an ice skating rink such as the new rink located at the famous Coeur d'Alene Resort. Contact GMAC Real Estate for your appointment to start shopping for your next waterview or waterfront home.