Entire home

Best View on CDA Lake

Surround yourself with nature's beauty at this lakeside retreat. Explore Cougar Bay by kayak or simply relax by the fire pit under starry skies.

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
TV, fireplace, video games, books
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 25151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best View on CDA Lake

THIS IS A BOAT ACCESS ONLY PROPERTY. FIVE MINUTE BOAT RIDE FROM MARINA AND FIVE MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN.

Any asterisked (*—******) entries’ need to be paid attention to, as they are extremely important.

Lead picture is taken from dock at property.

****** $100 non refundable deposit for each animal.


**If boat is provided by us, it cannot be the primary boat to access the property. We will not be held accountable for boat breakdown’s regardless of reason thus you need to have another boat available in case of breakdown that we are not responsible for.

A completely renovated older cabin on arguably one of the nicest locations on Lake CDA with panoramic views due to it’s location on Donovan’s Point aka Carlson Point now.

**** Friday and Saturday check-ins will incur an extra fee if rental period occupies 2 separate weekends.

Boat required to access property.

Bring food and clothes, everything else provided.
Sundry items expected to be re-supplied by larger groups.

Two Hobie pedal kayaks (single and tandem), Pelican tandem kayak, Coleman 16 foot canoe, included with cabin rent.

Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom 1 bath lakefront vacation home with views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, including Cougar and Casco bay, the city of Coeur d'Alene, and the Spokane river.
Also on property for your use;
2 Sleeping cabins that sleep an extra 4+ people each
1 extra bathroom with shower on site.

THIS IS A BOAT ACCESS ONLY PROPERTY. FIVE MINUTE BOAT RIDE FROM MARINA AND 5 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN.


*Groups larger than 20 will incur an additional large group fee to be negotiated.

**OUR BOATS ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS THE PRIMARY WATERCRAFT TO ACCESS PROPERTY MEANING THAT BREAKDOWN OF WATERCRAFT DURING RENTAL PERIOD IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SECURE OTHER TRANSPORTATION TO ACCESS PROPERTY.

***WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR INABILITY TO ACCESS PROPERTY DURING ANY BREAKDOWN OF WATERCRAFT.

Here arrival and departure instructions;

Location of home: Boat access only.
7973 W Coeur d’Alene Lakeshore
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

Vacation rental Carlson Point directions to marina slip.


From I-90 freeway. Take Lincoln Way/Hiway 95 exit and head south toward Moscow. After crossing bridge over Spokane river go 1/2 mile and take the second left @ bridge, Blackwell mill road. Stay left and immediately go thru chain link gate with dead end/ speed 8mph sign’s and continue almost to the end. Dock L slip 16 and lock code is 4-7-2-8.

GPS address of marina slip for pickup and drop-off as well as free guest parking for guest’s of our rental. No trailers allowed unless cleared with marina beforehand.

1630 W Blackwell Mill Rd
Coeur D Alene ID 83814

Please make sure all lights and heat/AC turned off before departure.

Upon departure, please text 208 755-2852 and 208 755-6263 that you have vacated the premises?

Late charges of $100/hr will be levied for late departure’s after 11:00am if not approved during rent negotiation’s.



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THIS IS A BOAT ACCESS ONLY PROPERTY. FIVE MINUTE BOAT RIDE FROM MARINA AND 5 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN.

*****Any damages to water crafts (Motorized and Non-motorized) , towables, inflatables & any other personable property will be withheld from the Refundable Damage Deposit****

Any asterisked (*—*****) entries’ need to be paid close attention to, as they are extremely important.

Property manager

Jerry Carlson

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,620 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: clean up, beware of nbr dog. $100/pet nonrefund

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Must be authorized by owner prior to booking
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Coeur d'Alene, ID

What's nearby

  • Lake Coeur d'Alene - 1 min walk
  • North Idaho College - 15 min drive
  • McEuen Park - 15 min drive
  • Coeur d'Alene Golf Course - 16 min drive
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Beverly's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crickets - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Evans Brothers Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Carambola - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best View on CDA Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Best View on CDA Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best View on CDA Lake ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Best View on CDA Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Coeur d'Alene holiday home is just steps away from Lake Coeur d'Alene and Cougar Bay. Independence Point and University Of Idaho Coeur d'Alene are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Best View on CDA Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irvin James Y.

Lake front property
It was very nice, excellent location, there was alot of stuff that was not there that was shown on the add, no jet skies, no boat no water trampoline, and didn't know that we had to do laundry, if you don't have a boat it is not for you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jim H.

LOCATION!! Could not be any better!
If you want to be near downtown but not in town or the resort, this is the place to be. My wife and I, along with our son's family of four, stayed comfortably in the home. When we were looking for a vacation place, we were unsure if a "boat access only" place would work, but all of us loved it. The kids absolutely loved the water and the watercraft available. The owner, Jerry, helped us city folks get used to lake living and was available for us all the time. If you want the best view on the lake, this is where you must go!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Coeur d'Alene Lake House
The location was as advertised and easy in and out by boat. The sand beach was perfect for our little ones to swim play and enjoy the water in a safe location. Views are lovely . House was pretty much as advertised but hard to locate items in kitchen..most drawers were full of junk belonging to owners. Coffee filters were no where to be found for example..a problem when there is NO store nearby or car. Owner showed up after we were all in, then looked around and complained about missing flashlights, wanted us to find them. Complained about things going missing. Also be prepared to DEEP CLEAN whole house yourself..or you won't get your deposit back.. People before us left bunk sheets dirty with leaves and dirt in beds

6/10 Okay

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Location is Best Thing
Unfortunately, the best feature of the property is location - if you have a boat. The property served our purposes, however, many items in listing were not what we found on arrival. House is more rustic and dated vs “fully renovated.” Rooms are full of unnecessary furniture and bedding was dingy, mattresses old, and pillows were disgusting (bring you own!) Kitchen drawers full of junk and food left in the fridge/freezer. House was not very clean and we had mice (chipmunks?) eating the food on the counter (no other place to store it in cupboards.) There were fewer bedrooms/beds than listed. No real place to put tents. No way there is sleeping for 40! Sleeping cabins did not have air conditioning as stated and the bunk beds were very uncomfortable. Second shower is located in a shed which was not clean at all - cobwebs, dead bugs, dirty floor. Jet skis were not available, kayaks took on water. Exterior not as clean and green as pictured. Lots of junk piled up everywhere. We did not feel property lived up to the listing. Too bad, because with some upkeep and investment, this place could be amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Boat Access Property on the lake
The house is in an incredible location. It is on a point jutting out a bit into the lake and only a five minute boat ride from the town. This is very convenient. The owner is also very personable. However, you really need your own boat if you’re going to ride around on the lake. Jerry was nice enough to include a boat in the rental but it was for getting to town and back and wouldn’t be something you would cruise the lake in or pull a skier. As far as cleanliness goes, it wasn’t very clean. There were chipmunk droppings around the house. The general state of the property is not clean. To be fair, we were the first rental of the season and this might account for some of the lack of cleanliness. Jerry also mentioned that he was having someone come to take care of the chipmunks after we left. In addition, I feel the listing is misleading on VRBO. It is a three bedroom house that sleeps six. There are two small cabins that sleep another four people in each cabin for a total of twelve people. There are two bathrooms; one in the main house and one in a separate building that is nicer than an outhouse (there is running water and a shower). I’m not sure how anyone would sleep 24-40 people comfortably as suggested on the listing. You would be sleeping in a tent, going to the bathroom in the woods and there wouldn’t be any hot water for a shower. The jet skis were not in working condition and could not be rented. The rowboat is not in working condition, and the two person kayak takes on water as you paddle around. There is no cabin cruiser boat to rent either. We had a great time as two families with a total of 9 people. I think it could be a great place to rent if it was cleaned up more, the boats and jet skis were either in working condition or removed from the listing so that expectations were appropriate, and you have your own boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

All had a wonderful time
Thank you Jerry for the wonderful week. There was something for everyone to do. From the oldest to youngest, all got along super well and were busy from dawn to dusk. Playing in the water, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, etc. Your kitchen is super stocked with every gadget anyone would need. Don't ever sell your place it is truly a prime spot on CDA Lake! Keep it family friendly...The Broussard Family, 50th Anniversary
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chuck & Marian L.

We thoroughly enjoyed our sixtieth anniversary family get-together at Carson Point.
This was our sixtieth wedding anniversary family get-together. Carlson Point is special and Jerry is a great host. The house and cabins are well equipped and maintained. The view is 270 degrees and spectacular. We even had a daily air show from a bald eagle. Everyone hated to leave. Ah, memories!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Amazing trip we won't forget
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jerry's house and he set us up well and showed us the ropes. I highly recommend you rent the 2 boats and 2 jet ski's to go with if you have a big group.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

P & L L.

Stunning Location & Fantastic Fun!
From the get go we knew the rental would be great because the owner Jerry was so accommodating to our very last minute request of renting his place with very short notice and all our questions were answered immediately. The location, layout and amenities (kitchen had what you needed, especially liked the blender that crushed the ice perfectly for the many lime margarita's that were enjoyed on the deck while watching the sun set after a day on the water and playing on your own private beach)... everything was as listed and the property was clean and well-maintained. The house was perfect (kids loved the sleeping cabins) - very kid friendly and had all the toys a kid (big & small) could possible want at a lakefront house, as well as, several telescopes and hi-end binoculars to watch the bald eagle, osprey...and see the happenings on the lake close up. We had plans to see more of Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding area (amusement park, Tubbs Hill...) but we did not need to go anywhere - we felt like we were on our own glorious private island and we had all that we needed (after we stocked up on food at Costco of course). It was amazing; we cannot say enough about Jerry's place! It was one for the books as they say - happy memories and fun filled adventures...As we were leaving, the kids were begging us to promise that we would return - and we had no qualms about saying yes, of course we will!!! We have been showing off our pictures of the amazing views from the house and all the fun we had. We have no doubt that our Canadian friends are very tempted to rent Jerry's place and we hope our review will convince you not to hesitate. It is soooo... worth it! We have driven past Coeur d'Alene for years and we wish we'd stopped & discovered it sooner. We will never think of Idaho as just about potatoes - what a beautiful city Coeur d'Alene is and Jerry's place is "the" place on the lake! We could not possibly rent another place when we go back - Jerry & Jerry's place with the view; the relaxing, warm atmosphere; very homey, not fancy, a down to earth place where you can appreciate the beauty of nature & lakefront living, and of course all the lake toys spoiled us for any other place in the area!!! We will be back! Thank you so much Jerry for sharing your place with us!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cj D.

Excellent!
Jerry was extremely nice and gave us a spectacular deal for Labor Day weekend. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend. Incredible views, great fishing, and the cabin had everything you could possibly need for a weekend away. The place was spotless when we arrived and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in a get away.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jerry's Place
This was a good experience with the owner making the real difference. The vacation experience is always more enjoyable when you are dealing with good people and Jerry would be one of those people. The place was good, the view was great and the experience nice!! Would recommend this place especially if you have a bigger group becasue of the numerous rooms and activities. Boating , jet skiing, etc.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We cant wait to go Back!!
We were so happy when we discovered that we could rent this beautiful gem on the lake. We called at the last minute and the Owner agreed and gave us an awesome deal, he even let us stay later on the last day. The description and pictures describe it perfectly. We were able to bring our 2 dogs, out of town relatives and my family. The place was clean and ready to move in for the weekend! When we left we all pitched in and cleaned up behind ourselves. Our deposit was promptly mailed back to us within a few days. We appreciated that there were drawers and cupboards full of some things we didn't bring, like a can opener, pans and utensils to name a few. We loved the beautiful view, 2 beaches, kayaks, trails, etc.. It is so nice that it is a 5 minute boat ride from downtown CDA and all that has to offer. I would most definitely recommend this to friends. We truly enjoyed our time, and cannot wait to go back this summer.