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Carlin Bay Retreat on Lake Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watch this Winter!

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Fire table on patio at sunset
Main floor living area
Main floor living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Harrison, ID
  • Lake Coeur d'Alene
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Carlin Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID (COE)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Ground floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Loft

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ground floor bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main floor bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Carlin Bay Retreat on Lake Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watch this Winter!

Beautiful views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, and a 10 minute walk to Carlin Bay Resort & Marina. Our 3-bed, 3-bath, 3-level home sits on a hill 70 feet above the lake, looking out the floor to ceiling windows at Carlin Bay, the lake, and the surrounding hills. The newly renovated wrap-around deck provides spectacular views of the lake and beautiful sunsets.

Seasonal note - Last winter there were a record number of bald eagles that visited our area from Thansgiving to early January. For more info, check out the BLM's Lake Coeur d'Alene Eagle Watch page.

The Loft En Suite has a king bed and jetted tub. Main floor bedroom has full/ twin bunk-bed with additional twin-size pull-out trundle and adjoining full bath. Ground level bedroom has a queen bed and adjoining full bath. There is also a queen-size sofa-sleeper in the living area on the main floor that has a comfy memory foam mattress. And a twin-size day bed nestled in the corner of the main floor living area.

The king and queen beds have plush foam-over-spring mattresses. The bunk beds have memory foam mattresses.

The fully complemented kitchen has plenty of storage space for food and supplies, and a large granite-topped island providing plenty of room for food preparation and serving. Dining table seats 8 and there is additional seating at the high-top table and the kitchen island. An outdoor gas grill is also provided just outside the kitchen door on the newly renovated deck.

On the lake side of the house is a secluded sitting area with a propane fire table where you can enjoy the view and perhaps a glass of wine after a day on the lake or exploring local backroads and trails.

We recently installed StarLink satellite internet service (June 2024). Back-up service is provided by a Verizon mobile hot-spot. Verizon signal is excellent. All cell providers' signals are boosted with a We-Boost unit.

There is a public beach and boat launch next to the Carlin Bay Marina, providing easy access to the lake within a 3-minute drive (about a 10-minute walk). Free public parking is available directly across the street from the beach park.

Overall, it's a great place to get away and relax, or use as a base to do some boating, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and exploring. Don't be surprised to see a bald eagle or two soaring overhead or perched on a nearby tree limb...

Property manager

Gary Stocker
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
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We're in a rural area, but we do have neighbors. Please respect them and their property by keeping noise down & picking up after yourselves.
Quiet hours 9PM to 9AM.
Owner reserves the right to deny any pet/reservation.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Gateway Marina and Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Coeur d'Alene and Carlin Bay. Coeur d'Alene Carousel and Frontier Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harrison, ID

What's nearby

  • Lake Coeur d'Alene - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlin Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arrow Point - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 35 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Club at Black Rock - 73 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪One Shot Charlies - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Carlin Bay Resort Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cycle Haus Bikes and Brews - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gig's Landing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sheppard Fruit Wines - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlin Bay Retreat on Lake Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watch this Winter! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Carlin Bay Retreat on Lake Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watch this Winter!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carlin Bay Retreat on Lake Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watch this Winter!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carlin Bay Retreat on Lake Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watch this Winter! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Carlin Bay. Pilot Rock Sandpoint is 2.3 mi (3.7 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurel S.

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

Stunning views

Absolutely beautiful views. It was so quiet and very clean. I had a question about the wi-fi and texted the manager. They responded immediately and were very helpful. Thank you for a great home to spend a few day in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rochelle R.

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

Home sweet home

Comfortable and not fussy in any way. 3 of us taking retreat from the fires in neighboring states had a relaxing short stay. Although the house is not on the lake there is a lake view w only a few power lines to be seen out the large windows. The close neighbors have a beautiful garden. House is well stocked with kitchen basics. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn Y.

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

Couer d'Alene get-away

Location has a very unique bedroom configuration, plenty of beds but on many levels of the house and garage. Large windows for terrific views, but they make the temperature controls difficult. Still had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Spacious for a large family

Long week-end of bar-b-cue, boating, and ice cream at Harrison. Appreciated internet for checking emails with a number of us on-line at a time. We spent mornings and evenings on the balcony deck enjoying the weather, the view, and each other.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

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

Great family getaway

The little beach and swimming area were a great place for everyone in our group and the house and deck gave us plenty of room to spread out. Communications with the owner and property manager were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

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

Gorgeous view of the lake

Fantastic place right next to the lake with a gorgeous view and only a quarter mile from the beach. Plenty of space in the cabin and has all necessary equipment there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brigid H.

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

Nice, quiet retreat

Lovely cabin in the woods with an incredible view of the lake. We had a family getaway and enjoyed the location very much. Our only suggestions would be that a few oversized baby gates be provided, as there are a lot of stairs and it was a challenge keeping our 2 year old granddaughter safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Recent Stay

We had a great stay with 5 of my high school friends. Due to smoke from fires we were unable to ever get down to the water but we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jill M., Kansas City, MO

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

Spacious house with beautiful views

We had a wonderful time staying at Gary’s property. The home is spacious and well supplied. The view from the back deck is amazing!! We were grateful for the a/c on the main floor and loft, as the August sun beats in STRONG in the afternoon. Glad to see he updated the listing regarding the WiFi/internet and TV streaming; neither is provided by host. The deck and outdoor stairs definitely need some maintenance. Hopefully that will be seen to soon. Overall we had a great time in the Coeur d’Alene/Harrison area and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard H.

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

Lake stay

We all had a great time. Swam mostly, but also had a good time in Harrison.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Todd V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely part of the lake but house is tired

The location was perfect - quiet, out of the way and close to a marina. But the house needs some love. The inside was very nice, but There is no grassy area as shown - if there was, it is now over grown with tall weeds. We were going to bring our boat but decided not to and that was a good thing as there is no way we could have turned it around. The outside was very tired and the deck was super sketchy. Pictures online seem to be after a remodel some time ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

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

Ladies’ Weekend

We had a wonderful stay here! The cabin was spacious, well stocked and comfortable. It was located in a prime area with access to the public dock and nice trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudy R.

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

Great Stay

We had our annual family get together at Carlin Bay last weekend, the home was perfect. Large kitchen well stocked with cooking equipment, plenty of places to sleep and just hang out and visit. Our son brought his fishing boat and we used the ramp just down the hill, couldn't be more convenient, you could walk to it from the house if needed. The Latitudes food trailer at the ramp and park has a great menu too. The outdoor fire and large deck are great to watch sunsets from, and the grill was big enough to make a meal for everyone. Had no trouble getting information from the owner and check in was quick over the phone. Great location, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

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

Labor Day weekend

We had a wonderful time away from the hustle and bustle for a few days. The property was in a very peaceful and beautiful spot! Communication with the manager was excellent and we had everything needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

The Best

Our vacation was more than we could have expected from our cabin host always just a text away! We had a blast at Silverwood Theme Park, Also, easy access boating tubing/fishing and side by side and many great places to enjoy a meal out. We are already planning next years vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Fun loft

The house accommodated our extended family needs very well. The loft bedroom was a fun feature. Hope the owner has addressed an issue with the deck stairs which were in need of repair. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Girls trip for 40th birthday

It was a great place to relax, cook meals and convenient location to the bike trails that we wanted to ride. The lake is beautiful! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Summer 2022 on the Lake!

Loved it! Everything was excellent and the food truck, boat dock and boat sips nearby were an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Salt Lake City, USA

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

Lovely Place a a Home Base for Exploring CDA

The cabin was nicely appointed and had everything that we needed. Anyone with mobility issues should be aware that there is a long flight of stairs into the main floor. You will need to carry everything in up the stairs. This is very typical for all of the houses in this area since they are lakeside. We enjoyed the deck with its beautiful views. We had plenty of room to park our car and trailer
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Ironman vacation

Great house just need shade. Clean, great location. Sun was very intense and tinted windows did not provide enough shade.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

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

Amazing family reunion

We had the best time. The property and amenities were excellent. Thank you for sharing your property with us
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

90th Birthday celebration!

Beautiful home. Beautiful view. We had a wonderful time celebrating my mother's 99th birthday with family. Would definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colette B.

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

Perfect place to kick back and relax

This place is great! The checkin and out couldn’t be easier, the caretakers are super friendly and helpful and the house and really comfortable and the view is wonderful! The dock and beach are a short distance away, a quick drive or even walk!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Danyelle D.

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

Beautiful out of the way location

We had friends who stayed in Coeur d'alene and while this location was not convenient to CDA due to the lower speed limit to accommodate curving roads around the lake, the area was absolutely beautiful with a great "more remote feel". The property manager was phenomenal even escorting us to the lake house as we arrived after dark. He also sent directions with maps that were fabulous and suggested a food truck Latitudes that served up delicious dishes near a little swimming spot. We also spotted moose just a little south of here around Anderson Lake and 5 osprey with their 6 ft nests and 2 bald eagles. The basement and loft bedrooms were pretty warm and it was difficult to cool them off in the heat but the main floor cooled down well and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was great and filled with the right kinds of pots, pans, utensils - pretty much everything you need. The table easily accommodated 7 of us for dinner. We watched shooting stars at night from the deck, grilled out, celebrated a birthday and played the owner's guitar (thank you!) for added ambiance. It was great to be able to wash and dry clothes as well. A couple of us rode 34 miles of the CDA trail from Bull Run down to Chacolet Bridge and back to Harrison. We were fortunate to have been at the lake house at a time when the smoke from the fires lifted and the AQI improved. Our last day the smoke and heat rolled in. We were very worried in the beginning that the fires and air quality would require that we cancel and if that had occurred, the owner was willing to work with us to help recapture a bit of what would have been a big loss to us. Thankfully, we did not have to cancel and had a great time. The views of the lake from the house and deck are nice and the next door neighbor was too. A neighboring rooster was our alarm clock in the mornings. We hiked Mineral Ridge from here as well with fabulous views of the lake and enjoyed a gorgeous pink sky sunset. The loft situation is fine for families but can be a challenge for friends who may require more privacy as the shower and tub are completely out in the open in the loft. We were instructed to use a sheet to keep the friends downstairs from seeing the reflection of someone in the shower upstairs. Other than this, we truly enjoyed the lake house! For those who want to do all thing CDA, it would be better and more convenient to stay closer to CDA but if you are looking for a spot away from the city, this is a great option!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

bill b.

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

Peace by the bay

We had a great time on our family vacation. This home offers a beautiful view of Carlin Bay. Each morning and night, we would sit on the deck and look out on the bay. You are away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. It is an easy drive to Coeur d’Alene and Harrison is just down the road. The owners and their management are easily to work with and very helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gary Stocker

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This will be our 6th year of hosting guests at our Carlin Bay Retreat through Vrbo. We love hearing of the memories made during family get-togethers and get-aways with friends. It's an honor to be able to share this special place with others!

Why they chose this property

The quiet surroundings and the view of Lake Coeur d'Alene drew us to this place initially, and the multitude of outdoor activities available in the area have made it an invigorating place to be.

What makes this property unique

Our Carlin Bay Retreat is exactly that... a retreat. If you really want to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, this is the place to do it.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests