This Pet-Friendly, Cedar Forest Retreat with lake view of Murphy Bay 1000MB WIFI

We had an amazing stay, it was the perfect retreat for our family! Rooms were comfortable, kitchen was amazing and very well stocked! A close drive into Sandpoint! Appreciated the outdoor space and fire pit!

Stayed with daughter, sister and mom for Christmas. Really nice location overlooking the lake, would be great in nicer weather to sit on one of the decks. Really cozy overall. 4 stars instead of 5 as the bunk beds were really difficult to reach (even for a young 20 year old), there was a random hair on one of the sheets (not belonging to any of us) and could use a refresher set of pans. Would absolutely stay again.

Enjoyed out stay. Nice location. The cabin was comfortable and well stocked!

Very nice comfortable place on the water

Great place to stay.

Host was very responsive to any minor issue and this was our second visit in three years. Everything was wonderful and met or exceeded our expectations.

The kitchen was fully equipped for cooking, everything was spotless, the beds were comfy! So nice outside by the fire pit and the decks in the evening. It was very nice. We could have a safe fire to sit by. Excellent stay on your excellent property

Best VRBO we stayed in our entire trip. It was clean, the location was great, our dog felt very relaxed, the beds were really comfortable and the owners were gracious, generous and wonderful to deal with. Highly recommend!!

Smoker and grill were top notch. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were dreamy with the right amount of soft and support. Fire pit was perfect for the fall nights. We will be back!

Wonderful accommodations! Easy to follow check-in instructions, well stocked kitchen, super clean, great views, and responsive hosts!

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.

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.

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!

Perfect spot to stay with pets. Equipped with everything you need. Quiet location with amazing views, fire pit, and beds.

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

All great except difficulty with lock

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.

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!

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.