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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Antique Room
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Mayflower Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Main Floor
Toilet
Master Ensuite
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Upstairs shared bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay
This beautiful lake home is the top two levels of your hosts three level home. Your hosts live in their private entrance, locked off apartment on the lowest level. They are both retired and completely respectful of your privacy. However, if you have questions about the home or area, your hosts are available. Please take your time reading through this site to become familiar with all the amenities.
Your lake vacation home sits on a little point in Carlin Bay and boasts wonderful views of the lake from almost every room. It has a southern exposure, so you can soak up the sunshine all day long on all the water toys we provide!
The house has central air conditioning. The ensuite master has a King Bed. The other two bedrooms have new Queen beds.Sleeping 6 comfortably. All Bedrooms are upstairs.
The country kitchen opens onto a spacious deck, just the right spot to enjoy a meal or watch the sunset with wine from our local winery that we have waiting for you. In the grassy front yard, sit in the shade of the pines and read a book or take a nap in the hammock. In the evening, roast marshmallows in the fire pit or BBQ up a yummy meal.
The house sits up on a hillside and has a maintained trail to the beach that includes a foot path and stairs. Please check out the photos to get a good idea of the walk down. The beach is in its natural state (basalt rock), a deck was built that leads out to the floating dock. We have some fun water toys like the Aqua Lily Pad, (2) SUP's and (2)kayaks for you to enjoy with plenty of chairs, a table, and shade.
This home is well stocked with spices, basic kitchen food items like olive oil, sugar, salt, flour & paper products as we want you to feel right at home. Because we are rural, please be sure to do your food shopping before you arrive. We are pleased to provide you with doTERRA hair and body care products. We strive to be as 'green' as we can by using only cleaning products that are safe for the environment.
This home is ideal for a single family or two or three couples.
Please read our owner story, and know we do live on the property and occasionally will come down to the private/shared dock to cool off during those really hot days.
Keywords: Lakefront, Private/Shared Beach, Dock, House, Rural, Gozzer Ranch, Carlin Bay, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Lake Living, Rails to Trails, Silverwood, family vacation, Lake Coeur d'Alene
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Detailed instructions in Guest Book. These instructions help us greatly as our turn over time can be tight. We do appreciate your help.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you have more people in your party then on application a fee will be charged $50/day per person.
Must abide by the Kootenai County noise ordinance
No orgies (yes, I had to put that in writing per VRBO)
Important information
You need to know
Property # 152607vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Harrison
Located in Harrison, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake Coeur d'Alene and Carlin Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coeur d'Alene Carousel and Frontier Ice Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 32 min drive - 47.4 km
Tubbs Hill Park - 36 min drive - 49.4 km
Coeur d'Alene Golf Course - 41 min drive - 55.7 km
Getting around
Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
The Lake Club - 13 min drive
Latitudes At Carlin Bay - 2 min drive
Carlin Bay - Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
Jones' Cabin - 13 min drive
Lazy Lizard Lounge @ Camp Run-A-Muk - 64 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$840, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay located?
This family-friendly Harrison holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Carlin Bay. Turner Bay is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We were very impressed with the home. Beautiful view of the lake, wonderful dock, fully stocked kitchen, loved the decks, very clean and organized. We highly recommend this place!
Our family of 4 stayed for 5 days. The house was perfect. Beautiful views. Tons of toys and games for the kids to play with and the hosts were awesome. We had such a great time.
It is a beautiful home, with a stunning view of the lake. The house was well supplied from soaps to kitchen supplies to things to use in the lake. The owners were very helpful as well.
Frances N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you Frances, you were such great guests! i am happy that you chose Point Harns for your gathering.
Suanne
My family really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views, amazing waterfront. Really appreciated all the books, games and water toys at the dock. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Frank p.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
It is always such a joy to us to be able to share this beautiful slice of paradise. So glad you enjoyed all the amenities.
Beautiful location! What a gorgeous view! Very welcoming home and well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the outdoor patio each morning. We will rent this lovely home again! Thank you
We had family staying just a half mile north, so this home offered us a great place to come to get some rest or some work done.
Nice, clean beds and home. Very well stocked kitchen and a lot of games to pass the time away.
Would love to come back again.
Megan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay and please do come back again!
Mark and Suanne
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maureen N.
14 Aug 2018
Peaceful lake stay
The lake house was lovely and spacious with all we could need. Suanne was nice enough to accommodate my elderly father who arrived on an unexpected early flight from another state. We really enjoyed our peaceful views from the deck!
Thanks!
Maureen N.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your lake vacation. I was more then happy to help you with your father. He was a sweet heart. We hope to see you again.
Suanne
Suanne is an awesome host. The house was clean. The path to the lake is well maintained. Suanne was very quick to reply to all my messages. Would highly recommend staying here.
This was a beautiful property with everything you could ask for. Pantry was the most well stocked pantry I have ever seen in a VRBO. The house had AC in the bedrooms which was also wonderful. The dock was great and so many fun toys to play with. We loved our stay and would certainly stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
I am so happy you enjoyed the house and the lake. We hope to see you again sometime.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah M.
30 May 2019
Highly recommend
Point Harns was comfortable and accommodating! It provided all the luxury of home with an amazing view from sunrise to sunset. The dock and water toys were a spectacular bonus!!
Leah M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Suanne
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Penny B.
19 Aug 2017
Relaxing
Having the owners downstairs was a bit odd, but they were lovely and we barely knew there were there. The accommodations were perfect and other than a steep climb from the dock to the house, we were able to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting.
Penny B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words, and we enjoyed you as guests. I am assuming you might not have read clearly on the site where it does state we live on the property or the other reviews where they mention us. We are glad you had a good time.
Overall was great appreciated the amenities only addition would be a propane grill on the patio
Appreciation for Ammenities/Games/Books & water equipment for all! Thank you!
JACINDA S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you for your input, I see the convenience of your suggestion. However, I wouldn’t want to take up space on the deck. Glad you had a good time. Suanne
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth J.
7 Aug 2017
Fabulous Lakeside Retreat
This is a place that we never wanted to leave. Perfectly situated on the lake with gorgeous views from every window, it had everything you could ask for a lakeside retreat. We spent two weeks and didn't go out to dinner once because it was too hard to leave the beautiful sunset views. And of course, Mark and Suanne are warm and gracious hosts. We highly recommend this property for a great stay on Lake Coeur D'Alene!
Kenneth J.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Sharing this slice of heaven is such a privilege. We meet the nicest people!
We were returning to Carlin Bay for a family reunion. Having grown up there we were excited to have time on the lake again. Point Harnes and the hosts, Suanne and Mark, made us feel as if we had come home. A welcoming lakefront home for a perfect weekend! Thank you!
Ginger N.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Ginger, we were so happy to see you and that you felt like you had come home.
Suanne and Mark
We lucked out with some amazing weather on beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene to celebrate the 4th of July! House was well stocked with everything that you need. All the outside lake toys were an added bonus for our family! The views from the deck were perfect! Suanne was easy to communicate with.
Trish W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
So glad you had a great time! You did get some wonderful weather. Hope to see you again.
Suanne
We had a great time. The house is well stocked and comfortable. Some of the steps to the dock don’t have a handrail. It is steep and quite a climb but it does make for a gorgeous view.
Valerie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Thank you for the review. It definitely is a trek to the dock. Hand rails on the steps that were just installed is in the works. Thank you for choosing Point Harns for your summer vacation.
Suanne
Dream vacation home in Harrison, Idaho on the Lake
We had a phenomenal stay at Coeur D'Alene Lake in breath taking Carlin Bay.
Suanne and Mark have a beautiful home that is modern and clean with views of the lake from every room in the house.
Solid internet access.
Communicating with them was easy and they provided us with great ideas on places to visit and explore.
Their access to the lake below and their personal dock made going for a swim, kayaking, or just relaxing in the sun a pure joy.
The house is situated close to Coeur D'Alene and the quaint town of Harrison.
This home is a true taste of lake living and we had a fantastic stay.
I would recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy and relax on Coeur D'Alene Lake.
We will we be back!
Nev
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
lyn d.
30 July 2018
Perfection!
Beautiful! Gorgeous! Amazing! There are not enough adjectives for the Live on the Lake house. The house is just perfect. The views from the back of the house, along with the lake breeze, were fantastic. The house was sparkling clean and very well laid out. The location could not be better! Far enough from the crowds to be able to relax, but close enough to town to get quality supplies.
We took a guided fly fishing trip out of Coeur D'Alene which was tons of fun. It's a great way to see the area from a different viewpoint.
Suanne was just lovely. The icing on the cake. We can't wait to return!
Lyn and Blake
lyn d.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Lyn! You are 5 star guests! We hope to see you back at Point Harns in the future!
great location great lakeside position but overall disappointing
great location in lakeside position with excellent waterfront and "toys".
Somewhat spoilt as on our last afternoon owners and their family took over the dock area meaning we felt we couldn't access the canoes paddleboards etc, taking the edge off our enjoyment on our last day. Grandkids were especially looking forward to fishing but could not because of the owners young grandkids were in the fishing area,
Checkout processes were demanding - beds to be stripped, washer to be filled and dishwasher filled and started, and departure by 10:00am. We also had to take trash to the dumpster "up the road" (3 mile round trip) only to find somebody had locked it.
Did not meet current UK advertising campaign about property privacy.
In addition be aware that shopping for provisions requires round trip to Coeur d'Alene, facilities in Harrison extremely limited.
David A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
I do appreciate your review and very sorry it did not meet up to your standards. I will definitely give your constructive criticism a moment of reflection on how I can better my services for our guests. You were a delightful group of people, and I am truly sorry that my family who came to pick us up and take us away for a couple of hours hindered your experience. When we returned, they all just wanted to jump in and cool off (as it was a very hot day) for not more then an hour and did so cause you were not utilizing the dock. As you recall, as soon as I realized you did not approve, they immediately left.
In regards to the check out process, it is all due to the fact that because we have a quick turnover we ask (do not require) that you help us out in doing a few of those easy housekeeping items.
I am confused about the locked dumpster? You must not have followed the directions in the book to the 6 dumpsters off of Elk Road that is available 24/7. I think you went to the Latitudes food truck private dumpster.
Wish you all the best.
Suanne and Mark
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 July 2012
Perfect Lake Vacation Spot
We enjoyed every minute we stayed at Point Harns during our three day stay in July of 2012. It was a very relaxing, peaceful home away from home for many reasons. The location on the lake was wonderful with easy access to the water and home. The views from the house and decks were great. We enjoyed eating meals on the deck off the kitchen multiple times while taking in the view. We also spent plenty of time on the deck and dock by the water while enjoying the many water toys provided and while riding our wave runners. The paddle board was something we had never tried and had lots of fun with that.
We ate at the Wolf Lodge the first night of the stay, which was close by and real tasty. The other two nights we barbecued. One of those nights we ate on the deck off the kitchen, and the other night we ate in the front yard around the fire pit. Afterwards we roasted marshmallows and made smores. We really enjoyed it all.
Something else we liked about staying at this house were the friendly, helpful owners. From the moment we booked this location at the last minute until the time we left, they made us feel welcome and relaxed. We also looked forward to the frequent welcome visits from their friendly outside gray cat.
We would recommend this home to anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing vacation by the lake. You will not be disappointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you had a wonderful vacation. We really do strive to provide an ideal vacation on the lake.
Fun on the lake without lines for renting equipment or crowds
This property is a great value in my opinion. It is right on the lake and away from the crowds of CDA. Make sure to stop in CDA to stock up on groceries etc before you arrive as it is about 30 minutes away CDA. We did go to CDA one day for lunch and sight seeing. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking and standup paddle boarding from the deck. We also liked hanging out on the "lilly pad" that floats in the on the water. I rented a wave runner from a business just a mile south on 97 which was great fun and very few boats or other watercraft were on the lake when we were there from June 28 to July 1st. We caught some nice small mouth bass for the dock using fishing poles at the property. No lines or rental fees for all the water toys or time spent rushing around and returning equipment. The wave runner can be delivered to the dock at the house but the dock is not ideal for a wave runner because of the height of the dock. I did manage to tie it up to the end of dock on a very calm day but would not recommend docking the wave runner there if it is windy and waves kick up. Even so, the rental place is SO close you can always just dock it there if you want a break. I saw an eagle fly right by the upper deck and a really cool rainbow in the clouds on a day where there was no rain. The scenery is great! There was a nice food truck at the boat rental dock about 1 mile south of the house. Lots of nice board games at the house and a hammock for laying around. My girls (14 and 11) had a great time and loved the cat who would greet us in the morning and lead us down the hill to the dock. The hosts are very nice and stay on site in the bottom floor of the house (completely separate). Given the more remote location this was actually a real positive in my book as they were very helpful and mostly out of sight while we were there. I thought it was a great place for a family of 4 or 5 to stay.
I reread the other reviews before posting. This property is as lovely, if not more, than what the other reviewers have said. The home is incredibly clean and comfortable in every way. The pictures don’t do the view justice. I appreciated the do-Terra products and the washer and dryer (need to bring your own laundry soap). I had 2 hip replacements, one just 7 months ago. I am 62, my husband is 63. It is a steep descent down to the lake and a steep climb back up, but I made it once with my husband’s help. My husband had no problems. I would think that for a person that has knee problems that it would be a real challenge. The path is narrow, and I think a handrail in a spot or two along the path would be very helpful for those who might need it. The various sets of stairs on the way down had good, sturdy handrails. I read the reviews in the book left for guests to sign, and it seemed that people enjoyed the water the most, we were happy to simply enjoy the views from the deck. We went to Coeur D’Alene twice, once for an incredible anniversary dinner at Beverly’s and once for a 90 minute boat tour. We loved both. Harrison is about 22 minutes south. The Harrison creamery had AMAZING ice cream, big scoops, good price. The ride from Coeur D’Alene to the home takes about 33 minutes. It is a two lane road with many twists and turns, so just be aware of that. Coeur D’Alene has magnificent scenery everywhere you look. We caught a glimpse of the homeowners 3X. No problem there. My hobby is photography. I took some amazing photos, too bad there is no place here to post them. It was obvious to me that the homeowners went out of their way to make everything as lovely as possible for their guests. What more could you ask for?
Liz F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review. You described your stay in a way that will be helpful information for others. I do wish we could figure out “handrails” for the trail down to the beach. I am sorry that you didn’t notice the box of Laundry Sheets that were on top of the washer. We try to be environmentally aware as much as we can to cut out plastic. Someone else thought they were dryer sheets. I have since had to write on the box. I would LOVE to see your photos. I will send you my email. Thank you again, I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Suanne and Mark
Overall the place was amazing.
Sleeping accommodation bed sizes were not ideal for adults. But there were plenty of blankets and pillows.
Lake toys and shaded area on the dock was fantastic! Kitchen was well equipped with seating for the whole family.
Host was on site and very accommodating to any adjustments that needed to be made during our stay.
We love the area and will be back next year!
Sarah O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review, we agree with the bed size situation and have exchanged the full size beds to queens.
Suanne
About the host
Hosted by Suanne Harns
Hi, We are Mark and Suanne the owners of Point Harns. We love to share the beauty of lake living and enjoy helping people plan their summer vacation to this beautiful area.
Why they chose this property
We moved to North Idaho in 1991 from San Diego, California. We had two small children and the dream to build a home in Carlin Bay. We built our home with the intention of someday having a bed and breakfast when the kids were grown. The house is 3 levels and has a locked off apartment in the daylight basement in which we live in during the summer months. I had started to manage other lake front homes for summer rentals and after the kids were off to college we decided that we too would offer our home for summer rentals. Instead of making it a bed and breakfast it is now a 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home that rents only during the summer months.
What makes this property unique
We have lots of water toys that are available for our guests. We found that our guests appreciated the personal contact and information we could share about the area.