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This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 100MB WIFI

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Murphy's Retreat
Covered Front Porch
Front Porch #2
Property grounds
Murphy's Retreat in winter

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Sandpoint, ID
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lakeview Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 100MB WIFI

You will enjoy your morning coffee or sunset evening glass of wine from the beautiful 1000 square foot deck overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. This private, peaceful retreat is minutes from the vibrant town of Sandpoint and the City Beach. The cabin retreat has 2 bedrooms equipped with double queen bunk beds, dressers and can sleep 8 people. High speed Wifi and Netflix are also included. There is a propane Bar-B-Q and an outdoor oversized stone patio with fireplace, full kitchen and washer and dryer. Just a 15 minute drive to Schweitzer, a 40 minute drive to Silverwood Amusement Park, a 20 minute bicycle ride to City Beach or a 5 minute drive to downtown Sandpoint . Close to great hiking and biking trails. Enjoy all the great things this amazing town has to offer...great shops, restaurants, festivals and best of all amazing weather!! In the winter you can ski from nearby Schweitzer Mountain, snowmobile, cross-country and snowshoe. Year round activities at your doorstep. The retreat is pet friendly. We have a chocolate lab named Murphy and with the home on Murphy Bay, Murphy's retreat came to life.

Property manager

Erin & Thomas Schmidt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sagle

Located in Sagle, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Round Lake State Park and Murphy Bay, while Panida Theater and Bonner County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sandpoint, ID

What's nearby

  • Liberty Pier - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Panida Theater - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lakeview Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 29 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Sandpoint Station - 8 min drive
  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Depot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪DISH at Dover Bay - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Babs Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Matchwood Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Evans Brothers Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 100MB WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 100MB WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 100MB WIFI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 100MB WIFI located?

Located in the heart of Sagle, this holiday home is steps from Murphy Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Pend Oreille. Panida Theater and Sandpoint City Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Relaxing forest setting

Perfect spot to stay with pets. Equipped with everything you need. Quiet location with amazing views, fire pit, and beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great little place

We had a great stay... very comfortable retreat for us. Only wish the rain would have stayed away so we could have enjoyed the deck more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Really beautiful and the owners were amazing.

The cabin was even nicer than the pictures and our hosts responded to us quickly. We are already planning another trip to this beautiful cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful week with family

This was a perfect location for our family and dogs! Tucked in the woods with a beautiful view of the lake, we enjoyed being there and will go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Sandpoint getaway

Our stay was very relaxing. As I noted with our survey above the hosts were exceptional at communicating and their property was perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta S., Lake Tapps

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

Winter Getaway

Great little cabin that met all of our needs. Loved staying here for the week. Having Schweitzer to ski 25 miutes away, the town to hang out in, and being able to drive to Coeur d'Alene for one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

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

Nice place for a weekend getaway.

This is our 2nd visit to Murphy’s Retreat and it never disappoints! Thank you to Thomas and Erin for offering this lovely rental and for being such gracious hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Beautiful

Everything is whats advertised but better great place will be staying again definitely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Murphy’s retreat

We had a nice stay! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting!!!

All great except difficulty with lock
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

Just as expected

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jean B.

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

Nice, clean property!

Beautiful setting. Plenty of amenities provide by hosts. Fabulous outside decks and fire pit. Not much of a view of lake but at least a peekaboo. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katja W.

Wonderful experience

I stayed here with my two young children and mother and we had a terrific time. The house was well stocked with anything you could need. The deck was amazing to watch the beautiful sunsets and to enjoy meals on. We would definitely come again!

8/10 Good

TOM M., Argyle, TX

WOW what aa deck!

Loved spending the morning and evenings on the multi level deck/patio. The kitchen is beautiful. The location of Murphey's Retreat is convenient to Sandpoint too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Outdoors

Nice updated kitchen, super comfy beds, a highlight is tons of great outdoor space & seating to enjoy. Great location to hit Sandpoint & all the lake has to offer. Owners a breeze to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jan C.

Beautiful setting in the trees with lake and mountain views

Super clean cabin and very comfortable beds. Well equipped with anything you could think of. Property is very convenient to Sandpoint and points north or south. It is very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed great views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Our dog was very happy exploring around the cabin. Plenty of room to stretch your legs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alia M.

Great place! Comfy stay with TONS to do!

Neat spot! Close to Sandpoint with a great relaxing outdoor patio and deck. The owners, Erin and Thomas were very attentive for any questions that came up. And, when I say tons to do I mean a shed full of things you can use like bikes, corn hole, tennis racquets, kayaks, soccer ball, just to name a few. The beds were SO comfortable...we all slept great! Two nights was definitely not enough to fully enjoy everything, but a great stay nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Great little property, super location.

We absolutely loved this property, it was very well stocked with everything you need. Great value for all this property offers. You can tell the hosts are welcoming and really care about your stay. Very clean and comfortable - the kitchen and main living space was perfect size for our group of 3. If there was one area for improvement it is that we were not fans of the queen bunk beds - it felt claustrophobic since one side was pushed up against the wall, and very limited head room - but the mattresses were very comfortable. Amazing outdoor spaces - decks and patio. Overall the property was one of the best we've ever stayed at - highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

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

Perfect Cozy Cabin

Erin and Thomas, your property was incredible and the perfect spot for me and my family to spend time this December. The location was ideally located, taking us only 5 minutes to get downtown and only 25 to get to the ski hill. The amenities at the property were as described and we loved the cozy vibe. Our pet Lucy sure loved being able to stay at the property as well! Both of you were incredibly responsive and assisted us with all of our questions. Thank you for such an amazing experiencing with VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ellen E.

We enjoyed our stay in Sandpoint

We loved the outdoor area, great chairs and wood pile. My daughter especially liked landscaping and all the stuff you left for guests to enjoy. Beds were comfortable. House could use updating and carpets cleaning, but all was ready for us when we arrived so we appreciated that. Some of the condiments on the fridge were outdated and the freezer was full. We would recommend this unit. Thanks enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christopher d.

Cozy, convenient get-away

This was one of the few decently priced rentals I've found that allow dogs, and we were very pleased. We took our pups and our kiddo, and we were able to enjoy a fire on the patio while the dogs played. The only thing we had to watch for was the dogs staying close, as the house is just off of a kind of busy road. 5 minutes from town, 5 minutes from public beach access, and very accommodating place. We wished we could have stayed longer! Oh, and the beds were extremely comfortable. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S., Strathmore

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

Quaint hide away

This property might not be waterfront but has so much to offer. It’s a quiet little hide away with a spectacular multi level patio, and open fire pit. Bathroom needs a major overhaul but is clean and functional. One bedroom is extremely warm (but we were there when temp was 30c). Kitchen and main living area has been upgraded beautifully.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S., Stevensville, Montana

Great little place on the lake

We so enjoyed our Christmas vacation at Murphy's Retreat on Lake Pend Orielle. Since it was winter, we didn't venture onto the lake but had wonderful views. It was an easy drive to Schweitzer, and into the fabulous town of Sandpoint. This would definitely be a wonderful summer spot, too. Everything was just as described. My only suggestion would be to someday replace the carpet with something easier to keep clean. Thanks for everything!

10/10 Excellent

Bob O., Falls Church

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

Murphy's Retreat is Amazing

The house and outdoor areas make Murphy's Retreat an ideal vacation or get away spot. The tiered decks, the stone patio, and sunken firepit make the outdoor Living area a Peaceful place to relax, enjoy Nature, and make great memories with family & friends. The house has all the modern amenities but still has the Lake House charm. We rode the Mountain Bikes that are available along the Lake and around town. The water was too chilly to attempt the Kayaks but would be great during the warmer months. I definitely would recommend staying at Murphy's Retreat. Thomas and Erin are wonderful hosts and the entire process was very smooth and easy. Such a wonderful place for a Vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Family visit

Came to meet our new granddaughter who lives in Ponderay. This is a true gem, such a great little cabin with beautiful views of the lake. Enjoyed the fire pit and roasting marshmallows with the grandkids. Can't wait to stay again was the perfect home away from home. Thank you for such a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Erin & Thomas Schmidt

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Erin and Thomas are Canadians that wish they lived in Sandpoint. We have vacationed in Idaho for the last 15 years starting with tents at Sam Owen Campground, a tent trailer at Round Lake campground, a travel trailer at Spring Point Campground and then found this gem of a place off of Lakeshore Drive. Sandpoint is our happy place and if you havent experienced Sandpoint yet, i bet it will become one of yours as well.

Why they chose this property

Finding Murphy's Retreat was the luckiest day for us. The house had been on the market for 6 months and we ended up purchasing it in February / March. We knew right away what it could offer even though it was the end of winter. Our first goal was to replace the deck and then in 2015 we built a stone patio. These 2 projects have altered the place such that there is a focus on enjoying the outdoors. The location is off of Lakeshore drive which is a beautiful area with many nice homes in the area. It is also very close in proximity to all common amenities.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits Murphy's Retreat offers is truly the many places you can sit and enjoy what outdoor Idaho offers. The deck is oversized at ~1000 square feet and the stone patio is even larger.

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