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Murphy's Cabin Retreat @ Apex Penticton

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Exterior
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Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Hedley, BC
  • Apex Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Apex Mountain
  • Skaha Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Murphy's Cabin Retreat @ Apex Penticton

This 2500 square foot open concept spacious cabin is located a short walk from the village. The set up has all the comforts of home with a huge flat backyard for a little snowshoe or a great snowball fight. The cabin originally built in the 70's was renovated to update 15 years ago and is still such a beautiful space to make memories. The logs/pillars we fell and peeled...the stairs were planed and made for the cabin...the spindles on the stair railing were made by a local craftsman. The front 20x12 is the original 'A' frame. This lovely well lit space is truly a place to get away and go on an adventure!

Property manager

Stephen LaPrairie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Party's Do not move furniture it damages floors and compromises the furniture Please Follow Check Out Protocol listed on Welcome Information Sheet

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H553335358, 831069331RT

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penticton

Located in Penticton, this holiday home is in the mountains. Apex Mountain Resort and Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apex Mountain and Skaha Beach. Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory and Linden Gardens are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Hedley, BC

What's nearby

  • Apex Mountain Resort - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Okanagan Events Centre - 46 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Skaha Beach - 47 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Okanagan Beach - 48 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Skaha Lake - 50 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gunbarrel Saloon & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Murphy's Cabin Retreat @ Apex Penticton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Murphy's Cabin Retreat @ Apex Penticton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Murphy's Cabin Retreat @ Apex Penticton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Murphy's Cabin Retreat @ Apex Penticton located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Apex Mountain Resort and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Area. Apex Mountain is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place - Would Stay Again

Nice Place - Would Stay Again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accommodating

Place was spacious and welcoming, had pretty much everything we needed, would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Had a great time with friends and family would rent again ! Great overall great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Family Getaway

This property was exactly as advertised. Great space, amenities, location and check-in process. This was perfect for our family of 10 and it was great that we could bring our dog. The little cation to the ski hill was perfect and it was a gorgeous setting to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Devin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Lovely, well equipped cabin with everything you need for a weekend in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our second time and we will be back!

This is our second stay at Murphy’s and we love it. Our family of 8 (plus canine companion) had a wonderful stay. The cabin is spacious and comfortable. We love the hot tub, the wood stove, the location and walkability. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual family ski trip

Great pet-friendly cabin, comfortable for 10 adults, awesome mountain experience on the slopes and hiking trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Thanksgiving weekend

Everything was spectacular thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our best family trip yet!

We do an annual winter getaway and Murphy’s was our best to date. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 2 kids. Dog friendly is a huge plus. We loved the hot tub and big backyard. Host communication was good and we had no issues. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Ski Vacation

Fantastic week away. Great space for two families. 15 min walk through forest to the village. Big kitchen and dining area for 8. Hot tub was a plus after a day on the hill! Great yard for kids to play in the snow!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place, Perfect Getaway

The cabin was nice and cool when we arrived, clean and tidy. Lots of towels provided. Lots of space for activity and meals. Would recommend for folks wanting to stay around the area for most of the time. About 45 mins to Penticton. Only negative was the hot tub, we used it one night then the second night it stopped working. Beautiful place, we had a great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place to spend Christmas

Our family rented this cabin over Christmas and can confidently say that it lived up to all of our expectations. The cabin was clean and well-prepared with signs providing directions on how to use electronics and plenty of wood for the stove. The property manager was super responsive to any questions and went above and beyond to have a Christmas tree and decorations set up within the cabin. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone and would absolutely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Elliot R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Getaway Cabin

We enjoyed our stay up at the cabin - it's a nice space in beautiful surroundings! It was a great getaway for a ski vacation up at Apex. The only real challenge was that we discovered that the bottom element of the oven was broken when we arrived, which made meals more of a challenge. If you need the oven, make sure to contact the owners to check that it has been fixed. Otherwise, the place was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin at Apex Mtn

Accurately described. Spacious cabin with lots of natural light. All useful amenities included. Great BBQ. Nice neighbours. Close to village. Quiet. Amazing dark sky at night. Communication with Owners was extremely easy throughout our stay. Would stay there again. Beautiful setting in summer. Assume it is just as awesome in winter.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place is full of love

Murphy's had everything you need. Very spacious and perfect for kids, families, and pets. Great TV's, games, lovely backyard and deck with barbecue came in very handy. I wish there were some pots that were just stainless steel and not Teflon, but the crock pot came in handy for stews and soups. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, bright cabin in the woods❄️

Just spent an awesome 4 nights in Murthy’s cabin with in-laws and kids and loved it. Lots of room for everyone. Kitchen has everything you need. Quick communication with the owner when we needed propane for the bbq-Stephen took great care of us. Hot tub was amazing after long days of skiing and the snow gods were smiling on us as we woke up to 15-20cm of fresh pow every day we were there! Love the wood fireplace, big mud room to dry out all of our gear, and the big yard for our pup to frolic in the snow. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rami A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family reunion getaway!

This house was absolutely perfect for our family reunion to celebrate Mom's birthday. There were 10 of us plus our dog and it was even better as pictured in the photos. Super clean and equipped with everything you need. Just like being at home! Perfect instructions for any questions you might have and Stephen was quick to reply whenever we had questions. Hot tub was a huge bonus too!! Thanks for the amazing accommodations Stephen... great family memories were made. 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place BUT...

The cabin is great. Lots of space. Easy check-in. I would absolutely recommend it EXCEPT we had a pretty disappointing checkout process. Due to covid there are different instructions for checking out than what's currently listed on the app for this property. The covid cleaning instructions are on the oven and I skimmed them when I first arrived but when checkout time came I assumed they were the same on the app and went by those instructions. We forgot to take the bedsheets off the bed, the dishes were clean but hadn't been put away, and the blinds behind the sink had gotten tangled but we felt it was best not to mess with it further. After we left, I received very unprofessional messages from the property manager blaming us for absolutely everything that had ever happened to the place as well as saying things like "your parents would be disappointed in you" like we were children. In the end, we paid for additional cleaning which is fair because we made a mistake, but making those comments above was totally unprofessional and disappointing. So if a friend asked whether they should stay here I'd say ...maybe?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

The space was exactly as listed; fit all of our friends, and had the perfect amenities! Patti was clear with communication, and quick to congratulate us on our engagement. The drive up to her space was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

amrit d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Harassment from property manager

To begin, this property and its surrounding land are some of the most beautiful I've seen in B.C. However, I have had so many issues with the property manager, that I do not recommend this stay to anyone. Some of this includes the property manager sending me harassing texts to my phone days after our stay ended, while I kept asking for our communications to be held over the VRBO platform. Prior to our stay, I asked the property manager if the hot tub was in working order, and clean, we were assured by her that it was all good to go. When we got to the property, one member of my group happens to be an aquatics operation specialist who immediately noticed many issues with the hot tub, some of which includes that the water was dirty and cold. When we contacted the property manager, she informed that us over the phone that infact, this was an older model and some components like the motor where on back order, so it was not operational! Another issue that came up: half way through my stay, I contacted VRBO so they could look into this hot tub issue, and when I launched an investigation with them, our internet was immediately cut for the duration of the stay. The property manager was so difficult to communicate with, her style went from rude to patronizing and harassing. Needless to say, I've documented all of the harrassement that this property manager inflicted upon me over text message and it is being actively investigated by VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miguel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cabin in the Mountains

I went up with a bunch of friends and we enjoyed our stay so much. Patti was great at communicating and the place was so clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Murphy’s cabin is fantastic

Great location, perfect for a get away with family or friends. Would recommend!!

About the host

Hosted by Stephen LaPrairie

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I have worked at Apex for 17 years...and now reside in Penticton. Apex truly is amazing place in the Summer and Winter.

Why they chose this property

A very spacious cabin renovated and built with the trees of Apex. This cabin/home is on the main road with a big back yard to have fun!

What makes this property unique

The cabin offers all the comforts of home and offers all the benefits of the outdoors.

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English
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