Sandpoint, Idaho sits like a well-kept secret at the northern tip of Lake Pend Oreille, surrounded by mountains that look like they were painted as a backdrop for a movie about the perfect small town.

Nestled against the shimmering waters of Lake Pend Oreille and cradled by the majestic Selkirk Mountains, this northern Idaho gem has been quietly perfecting the art of offering champagne views on a ...