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This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 1000MB WIFI

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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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 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Sandpoint City Beach Park
  • Place, Lakeview Park
  • Place, Schweitzer Mountain Resort

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 1000MB 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Thanks for staying with us!
Safe travels!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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. Panida Theater and Bonner County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Windbag Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sandpoint, ID

What's nearby

  • Murphy Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Liberty Pier - 7 min drive - 5.9 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

  • ‪Babs' Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Powder Hound Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smokesmith Bar-B-Que - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dover Bay Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Matchwood Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 1000MB WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 1000MB 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 1000MB WIFI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 1000MB 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO we stayed in our entire trip. It was clean, the location was great, our dog felt very relaxed, the beds were really comfortable and the owners were gracious, generous and wonderful to deal with. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive to any minor issue and this was our second visit in three years. Everything was wonderful and met or exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped for cooking, everything was spotless, the beds were comfy! So nice outside by the fire pit and the decks in the evening. It was very nice. We could have a safe fire to sit by. Excellent stay on your excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smoker and grill were top notch. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were dreamy with the right amount of soft and support. Fire pit was perfect for the fall nights. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Get Away

Very comfortable cabin. Beautiful place to relax and catch up with family who lives nearby. Loved the grill, fire pit, deck...everything! Erin and Thomas were very accommodating, and we were able to add an extra day to our stay. It was also wonderful to have our sweet doggo enjoy a vacation with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

Anna K.

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

July 4th getaway

We had a wonderful stay. Murphy’s Retreat was the perfect home base for our holiday weekend adventures. The view from the deck is stunning and the huge fire pit and reclining chairs made for a perfect spot to hang out in the evenings. The kitchen was stocked with all the supplies you could need, the beds were comfortable, and the home was nice and clean. The location was great and close to all sorts of activities including Dover bay, the farmers market, city beach park and more. We loved watching the neighbors fireworks. Best of all, we appreciated being able to bring our dogs along. Will highly recommend this home to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

Just as expected

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great getaway but verify lake access

The property itself was just beautiful and very well appointed. Everything we needed was there. The problem was it didn’t have direct access to the lake, which was supposed to be offset by being able to take the kayaks up the road to the public lake access. Maybe the owners didn’t know but that lake access is closed for the entire 2025 season. That was the only downside. It’s a beautiful place and for the place and the surroundings itself. I would absolutely recommend it. We had a great time together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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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