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!

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!

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.

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.

Very convenient for ski mountain,nice,on lake,large deck

Very convenient for ski mountain,nice,on lake,large deck

Very convenient for ski mountain,nice,on lake,large deck

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The check in process was very easy and communication with the owners was great. Some parts of the house are dated (the bathroom), however it appears that the owners are renovating over time because the kitchen was very modern. There is no lake access and very little view. The pictures make it appear that it's tucked away in woods. It's right off of the road and among many other homes. That being said, there is still plenty of privacy and patio space because of the trees/bushes. It's also very quick drive into Sandpoint.

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.

The check in process was very easy and communication with the owners was great. Some parts of the house are dated (the bathroom), however it appears that the owners are renovating over time because the kitchen was very modern. There is no lake access and very little view. The pictures make it appear that it's tucked away in woods. It's right off of the road and among many other homes. That being said, there is still plenty of privacy and patio space because of the trees/bushes. It's also very quick drive into Sandpoint.

Lake access is two miles away

Great place to stay

Lake access is two miles away

Far enough from the lake to be quiet but close enough to get there quickly and easily

Our overall stay was good, but I feel like I should bring a few things up to the owners because I would want to know! There is a major ant problem inside and outside of the home. Our youngest son had ants falling on him from the top bunk in the 2nd bedroom and ended up sleeping on the couch because it was so bad. All 3 boys had bites by the time we left on Wednesday. There is also a lot of bees, which made it hard to be outside. I realize this is out of your control but based on how many bees there were there may be some nests that need to be removed. The garbage can outside was stuffed full when we got there, we did take it up to the end of the driveway Tuesday night but there was no room for the one bag of garbage we created during our stay. Also, it’s amazing that you provide kayaks and paddle boards for renters to use and we were really looking forward to getting the kids out, but we didn’t realize when booking that there wasn’t lake access within walking distance. Had that been clear in the listing we would have brought our truck. As it turned out we we were not able to get on the water. To be fair it was in the information we received when we got the door code. Again, not trying to be rude in any way just thought I would share these things for the future. Thank you! Luci McKean

Great little house with huge deck area to hang out on. Just a few minute drive to beaches. Nice view. Can fit a family comfortably or a group of friends. Had everything we needed.

Far enough from the lake to be quiet but close enough to get there quickly and easily

Great place to stay

Our overall stay was good, but I feel like I should bring a few things up to the owners because I would want to know! There is a major ant problem inside and outside of the home. Our youngest son had ants falling on him from the top bunk in the 2nd bedroom and ended up sleeping on the couch because it was so bad. All 3 boys had bites by the time we left on Wednesday. There is also a lot of bees, which made it hard to be outside. I realize this is out of your control but based on how many bees there were there may be some nests that need to be removed. The garbage can outside was stuffed full when we got there, we did take it up to the end of the driveway Tuesday night but there was no room for the one bag of garbage we created during our stay. Also, it’s amazing that you provide kayaks and paddle boards for renters to use and we were really looking forward to getting the kids out, but we didn’t realize when booking that there wasn’t lake access within walking distance. Had that been clear in the listing we would have brought our truck. As it turned out we we were not able to get on the water. To be fair it was in the information we received when we got the door code. Again, not trying to be rude in any way just thought I would share these things for the future. Thank you! Luci McKean

Great little house with huge deck area to hang out on. Just a few minute drive to beaches. Nice view. Can fit a family comfortably or a group of friends. Had everything we needed.

Beautiful, relaxing Fourth of July stay.

Beautiful, relaxing Fourth of July stay.

Wish we had booked this house for longer. Perfect outdoor area for dining and roasting s’mores. You can tell the owners are awesome by the detailed map with all the need to know info provided on the wall. Love that it was dog friendly.

Comfortable 2 bedroom with lake views and great deck and patio. There is a little noise from traffic going on a road above and behind the house, but you only hear it when you are on the deck or patio and it is minor. The cabin is older but they have remodeled the great room/kitchen area.

Wish we had booked this house for longer. Perfect outdoor area for dining and roasting s’mores. You can tell the owners are awesome by the detailed map with all the need to know info provided on the wall. Love that it was dog friendly.

House was clean and had everything we needed. Location was great and we enjoyed the big deck and fire pit. Kayaks were a nice bonus we don’t usually see. Would definitely stay here again.

Comfortable 2 bedroom with lake views and great deck and patio. There is a little noise from traffic going on a road above and behind the house, but you only hear it when you are on the deck or patio and it is minor. The cabin is older but they have remodeled the great room/kitchen area.