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

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Room options

About the area

Sagle

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Murphy Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Pend Oreille with a stay here. Panida Theater and Sandpoint City Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

  • ‪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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

This Pet Friendly Cedar Forest Retreat Overlooking Murphy Bay
This Pet Friendly Cedar Forest Retreat Overlooking Murphy Bay
This Pet Friendly Cedar Forest Retreat Overlooking Murphy Bay

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna K., Missoula, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting!!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly charming get away

Loved our stay at Murphy’s Retreat. Comfy and quiet evenings on the large deck and fire pit. Everything you could ever need for food prep (although we elected to eat out—many places to choose from). Great place for the pups to hang with us. Lots of recommendations from hosts on places to go and things to do in the area. More amenities than a five star hotel. Place was spotless, obviously well cared for. Would highly recommend, well worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful fun property

This cabin is roomy, comfortable and equipped with everything you can imagine for a fun stay. The view of the lake through the trees is awesome. There is plenty of room for a group of eight and the owners are beyond gracious. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kristin S., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Marta S., Lake Tapps

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

weekend getaway

House looks better than the pics show. Really well taken care of and stocked. Great view of lake and close to town but totally private at same time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Carly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

All the amenities and much more!

We stayed here with our two dogs and it was the perfect spot! Conveniently located- just a short drive away from beaches, trails, good food and all the adventure Sandpoint has to offer. The place was spotless too! We loved the map of the lake that the owner put on the wall which describes all the locations to visit and where dogs are welcome. If we make it back this way, we will certainly stay here again. Thank you to the owners for working hard to make this such a wonderful place to stay with our “kids” (pups).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

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

8/10 Good

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Charleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Peaceful and Pleasant Stay

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Murphy Retreat. The house was clean and we appreciated the special touches left by the owners such as the welcome cookies and farm fresh eggs. The owners were very thoughtful in regards to the needs of their guests, assuring that the house was filled with anything we may have needed during the duration of our stay. Beautiful setting, quiet neighborhood and centralized location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

We had a great stay to our trip to Sandpoint. The location was great and the property was as described. I would stay here again and recommend this place to folks as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat

Very convenient for ski mountain,nice,on lake,large deck
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judd A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Great property for laid back people. It was great in the winter without a lot of the cabin’s perks because of the weather. It would be even better in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great retreat with a great view.

This is our second stay at Murphy's Retreat as we enjoyed it it so very much the first time. It is immaculate, well thought out/equipped and very convenient. What a treat for it to be dog friendly too!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia P.

Great Stay

The communication with the owners was perfect. The instructions for checking in and info about the house were overwhelming in an e mail. You could just send simple check in info and then have a notebook at the VRBO that people can use as needed. The kitchen and living room were somewhat remodeled and nice. There was an immense amount of food in the refrigerator which was kind of gross and left us very little room for our food. The bedrooms and bathroom were very old and beat up. The shower was great with a hand held shower that you could use to wash a dog of toddler if needed. The interior was ok clean but there were places of spilled drinks. They outdoor space was gorgeous. Unfortunately we were gone hiking during the day so we did not get to enjoy the outdoor space, but the BBQ worked great. The outside trash cans did not have lids and were overflowing with trash. I'm glad no critters got into them. Over all a great place to stay with you furry family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021