It was a great relaxing time with the whole family. The home was very clean, with amenities and essential supplies. The "welcome" pastry and quiche tasted "awesome" to everyone!! Fishing was very good, too from the dock. The host was excellent communicator and responsive to my questions prior to our stay. I have already reserved for next year's stay.
we had such a lovely stay. the property was wonderful and as stated. John and Mel were great hosts- good communication and checked in while we were there. we can't wait to come back!
We had a great experience. Mel was a wonderful and thoughtful host. She answered our inquires about the area through out our stay. The home is has above and beyond everything you need. This was a very peaceful and relaxing area. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and kayaking almost every day.
Wonderful stay for my wife, father in law, 4 children and myself! Mel and John were excellent hosts, made us feel at home, provided great suggestions on the area. Excited to come back again, thank you!
The house was warm, inviting, and super clean. Owners were easy to get in touch with and made the check in/out process seamless. If you bring your boat and it has a steering skeg on the hull it more than likely will not go on the boat lift. The dock is very sturdy with cleats and they also had kayaks and other lake toys.
We enjoyed our beautiful stay at the lake. From fishing off the dock to swimming, tubing, and roasting hot dogs or marshmallows, every moment was delightful. Waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee while taking in the beautiful view from the deck was a highlight. The memories made there, with my family are priceless.
The house was SO well appointed! I've stayed in a lot of VRBO's and this one was the best! Loved the views (we got to see the Northern Lights!) and enjoyed the kayaks.The hosts were in touch the whole time, wanting to be sure we had everything we needed. Couldn't have been better!
John goes out of his way to make sure your stay at this gorgeous property is worth it. We've been coming here 19 years, and see no signs of slowing down. Already looking forward to next summer!
We have stayed at multiple properties on Lake Pend Oreille over the years, but this location on the lake was our favorite! Quiet, peaceful, very little boat traffic. House is great - updated, multiple A/C units for comfort, well appointed, tons of DVD's to watch at night, pool table and more towels than you could ever use! Outside the deck tables and chairs are great, the dock is perfect for relaxing and swimming and there is even a boat lift (very important on this lake if you keep a boat in the water overnight!!!). Also, for those familiar with the area but haven't been in a couple of years, Camp Bay Rd. has been paved all the way to the lake! Things to keep in mind for your visit - Lots of stairs to the water but you get accustomed to them quickly (bring coolers to pack down to the dock, leave them, refill with ice and items as needed on trips to and from the house); there is only a charcoal grill (no gas grill), and you need to bring your own briquettes (stop at the Dollar General at the corner of HWY 95 and Sagle Rd.); the house water is on a pump and will stop briefly on occasion (10-15 seconds), so don't panic, it always comes back on!; You have to pack out your own trash to the local refuse station (opens at 8:00 AM) about 10 minutes from the house - there is a pass on the welcome table, remember to bring it with you to dump for free, but you do have to return the pass to the house, so you can't dump your trash on your way out, you'll need to make an extra trip.
What you see is what you get.
Rustic home with amazing views.
Definitely not for young children or seniors due to stairs down to the lake & dock which is worth the climb.
Nature at its best with humming birds, white tail deer, bald eagles and fish jumping.
Only downside is the current construction all day long due to the development of 450 acres just three doors down from property. Bring your ear buds and you will be OK.
We stayed here for 6 nights in July-August 2024. We had great communication with the hosts and all of our questions were addressed. The cabin is a 30 minute drive from Sandpoint. Parking was limited to 1 or 2 vehicles as the cabin backs onto a steep hill. The cabin was well stocked with a gorgeous view. The beds were comfortable with nice linens and towels. The cabin could use more plates, a new toaster, and new pots and pans. The cabin was quite clean other than being somewhat dusty under furniture, on the blinds, and on the window sills. The flow of water from the taps/shower heads occasionally slowed/stopped but would usually start flowing again after a minute or so. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and had a lot of fun kayaking, playing pool, watching movies, and playing cards on the deck with our teenagers. We did not have a fire in the fire pit as the conditions were dry. There was a small old briquette grill but briquettes are not supplied. We were required to take the garbage to a transfer station that was a 10-15minute drive away. The portable air conditioning units in the two upper bedrooms were wonderful to cool off the upper level on the very hot days. Overall we enjoyed our vacation at this quiet and private cabin.
The house and location is perfect for a quiet lake getaway. Area is beautiful and peaceful. John and Mel always make it a pleasant experience. We love coming hereâ€ïž
What a beautiful place. Thank you, John and Melody for being such great hosts.
The beautiful Fourth of July cookies were a hit. There are so many things to do there and we try to take advantage of them all.
We made some lasting memories.
Thank you for letting us use your priceless getaway!
Monte and Family.
We had everything we needed for a great relaxing stay at this lake house. Beautiful setting with an abundance of birds in the area.
There were only a couple of drawbacks:
The hosts asked that all accumulated trash be driven over to Garfield Bay. Also, the house is advertised as sleeping 7, but there is an "extra person charge" of $25 per person per night for any people over 2 guests. We had four people there and were charged an extra $250 for five nights.
The property is in a super quiet cove, plenty of room, all the amenities we were looking for. We hiked, kayaked, cooked and relaxed enjoying the amazing view
The house and location are amazing. John and Melody are the best. They go above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience possible. We have never rented from a nicer couple.
This is a great property! The house had plenty of room, beds were comfortable. The dock and boat lift were great. Used the kayaks daily and enjoyed playing pool.
We enjoyed our stay in Camp Bay again. The house was clean and tidy, well-stocked and the owner left some treats for our family upon arrival. Internet speeds are good so you can stay connected. The bay and and the views from the home are amazing. We will most definitely be back.
We had another wonderful week at this house - our third year coming here! The house is very comfortable and clean and has everything a family could need. We had a fabulous time swimming and paddling from the dock and the view of the stars at night was incredible.