10/10 Excellent
David V.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Priest Lake Retreat
Ron is an amazing host! This cozy cabin has a breathtaking view of Priest Lake through a full wall of windows open to the Lake. Don't let the small footprint of this cabin fool you--it is very well equipped with everything that is needed and more.
There were 5 of us, and this cabin met our needs wonderfully. The kids navigated the stair-ladder to the loft with ease. The loft slept the three of them very comfortably, and probably could have slept another youngster if needed (the mattresses can be stacked or not for flexibility).
The location of this cabin is another plus. Bear Creek Bay is a nice, protected bay with fun Bear Creek to explore by kayak or paddleboard. The snorkeling and fishing in the bay are good (our kids caught and ate fish almost daily). It is close to Elkins and Indian Creek Campground (this is where we launched the boat, and of course got ice cream at the park store). If you have a boat, this is also close to 8-Mile Island where you can see the Vinther-Nelson cabin, a piece of Priest Lake history. We even discovered there is a layer of clay at the bottom of the lake here that the kids harvested and, after "'kneading" it a bit they had workable clay to make creations. We loved starting our mornings with a cup of coffee or tea on the private dock and gazing at the stars in the evening. This is a gem of a cabin and location!
David V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
