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Life's always better at the Lake!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Exterior
TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Life's always better at the Lake!

Nature's Paradise. Unobstructed views of CDA Lake, right off the 300sq ft deck. It has a Large Kitchen and open floor plan. At night you can warm up by the fireplace. There is also a fire pit to roast marshmellows and enjoy a bottle of wine. Watch a bald Eagle catch a fish. You can bike for days on the CDA trail that is a stones throw away. Fantastic city marina that you can moor your boat free, for 48 hours. 5 min walk to town where there is lots to explore. general store, shops, 3 restuarants, ice cream shop, public beach and a park. RV Parking avaliable on the property.

Property manager

Chad Michelbook

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • RV, bus, and truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Life's Always Better At The
Life's Always Better at the Lake! Harrison
Life's Always Better at the Lake! Private vacation home
Life's Always Better at the Lake! Private vacation home Harrison

About the neighborhood

Map
Harrison, ID

What's nearby

  • Lake Coeur d'Alene - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 50 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes - 65 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Coeur d'Alene Casino - 69 min drive - 75.8 km
  • Club at Black Rock - 89 min drive - 90.9 km

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪One Shot Charlies - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carlin Bay Resort Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Cycle Haus Bikes and Brews - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gig's Landing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sheppard Fruit Wines - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's always better at the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life's always better at the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's always better at the Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life's always better at the Lake! located?

Located in the heart of Harrison, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Coeur d'Alene and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pilot Rock Sandpoint and Carlin Bay. Turner Bay and Driftwood Bay are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Life's always better at the Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biking the trail of CDA? Great place to stay!
Easy access to trail, good parking, great place to stay especially if you are planning a biking trip on the trail of the CDA. Contacted Chad to see if we could park there early and he gave us early access to the place to stash our stuff and head out on the trail to Plummer on arrival date. Absolutely lovely deck with overview of the lake and the inner covered porch as well. We played cards there in the evening. Super comfortable and great host. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Arcata

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Everything clean and great host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harrison
Spacious and comfortable! Great sunset views of the river from back porch and deck! The only surprise (that I missed from the online description) was that the second bedroom had a three level bunk bed with a full on the bottom level.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D., Spokane, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation home in a quiet setting.
This home was excellent. Great location and a very quiet neighborhood. My wife and I spent 9 nights here for the fourth of July and enjoyed everything the house had to offer. The owner was very easy to work with and responsive to all needs we had. This is a great home if you're looking for a little down time in a beautiful lake community.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot August Nights.
Very nice home, clean and with a beautiful view & large outdoor deck. Furnishings are of quality & comfortable. Home is close proximity to town, park, beach, marina & local eateries. A few areas of note include steep rock walkway/stairs in/out the home, rock landscaping, limited lawn or uneven yard, and portable air conditioning units keep the house cool, but they are loud making it difficult to have conversations or listen to tv/music. Our stay occurred on very hot summer days. Host responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Little House
The property was just like the pictures. The inside of the house was nice- pretty lake view. The place was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely house
We really enjoyed our time here. The house is spacious and well cared-for, with a great view of the water. Chad was always responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
This house is beautiful, great views, well stocked. We highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay here again. The price was a pleasant surprise too. You can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Vinson J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coeur D'Alene Rail Trail
Excellent location to explore the rail trail. Beautiful views of the lake. The second bedroom is only good for children right now. If the lower queen bed were made into a trundle (pull out bed) it would also work for adults. We put the mattress on the floor for our stay. The deck is good. The yard is not useful. Price was appropriate. The overall rating reflects the second bedroom and the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place on the lake
The house was clean and comfortable. Lots of amenities. The AC kept the main bedroom cool; the living room was comfortable but the unit struggled to keep up with the heat. Fall or spring would be my suggestion if you are sensitive to high temperature. This met my needs as I was looking for a quiet place to rest and reflect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sundra J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
This property worked perfect for our family! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
The property manager was super quick to respond and communicate. The house was even nicer than we expected and very well supplied. The view was nice. Staying in August, we very much appreciated the AC. The neighborhood and neighbors were very nice. The town of Harrison was charming and we enjoyed the shops and restaurants. The people in town were very friendly. There wasn’t a foosball table or tandem bike like the listing stated, but we were more interested in spending our time at the lake anyway, so it wasn’t a problem. We had a very enjoyable and positive experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience
Good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute town
Harrison is a very cute and friendly town. I enjoyed the small.town feel and the convenience of how close town and the marina was. House was spacious and well cared for. Hosts were thoughtful, prompt and even brought extra supplies mid stay. Even though house is within 30 miles of Coeur D'Alene, the road runs along the lake which is beautiful, but with the curves, it does take close to an hour to drive. Great house and town overall.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R., Sandpoint, ID

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
House was very nice. Chad was helpful. I didn't realize there was no coffee for the first morning there, would have brought some for the Keurig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Cozy little spot. Spent our days in town and evenings enjoying the quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shantel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
House was awesome, a great quiet neighborhood, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!
The house was cute and cozy, perfect for 2 of us. Would work well for a family also. Nice view of the lake without a huge price tag. We would recommend this property again/stay again if we return to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and cozy, wonderful view!
As we stepped in through the door, we were greeted by how clean the floors and carpets looked, and how fresh the air smelled. Walking through the front room to the windows, the view of the lake and hillsides were peaceful. The master had the same view as well. Chad was very quick to respond to a couple of questions and requests, very much appreciated! We enjoyed a short walk to town, which happened to be hosting a classic car event, folks were friendly! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, just relaxing! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not quite what I expected
We stayed one night out of four because of the location. I have asthma and couldn’t sleep in the room with three beds stacked up! Too claustrophobic for my lungs. Also the view was mediocre at best, not really on the lake, but across the street from a swamp. The owner was gracious and communicated extremely well. I take responsibility for this choice, just didn’t research thoroughly, so it wasn’t at all what I expected. But you couldn’t go wrong working with this owner if this is the kind of setting you want
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great, no lighting on steps at night. No cable/smart tv so no news/ television.
Great host! Needed coffee for the first night, Keurig there no pods. No outside communicating with news or television! Beds were comfortable, home itself was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a smaller group/family
Great house. Fully stocked bath/kitchen. Extra blankets/hangars/fans. Short walk to a park and the river for swimming. Boys had a great time there. The description on previous reviews of the stairs had me a bit concerned but they are completely fine. They are made of stones/rock of varying lengths. I could see persons of advanced age or tiny tots needing a hand down on some steps, but by no means dangerous. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N., Beaverton

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in quiet neighborhood close to the bike trail
We stayed here for a week of bicycling. Chad was great in responding quickly with any questions and welcoming us to his home. The house is a nice open floor plan, large kitchen, laundry room, large bathroom and two bedrooms. There is a great deck for viewing the lake and beautiful sunsets after a long bike ride. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to go in Harrison.
We were there for a family reunion and my first VBRO too. Didn’t know what to expect. We loved the location and view. It didn’t help that the summer heat was out of control but the AC got the job done. Like the other reviews the outside steps to the door were a little scary. My cousin who is in his 70s had some troubled navigating the steps for they are crumbly. Chad was fast to reply to any messages I sent to him. Thank you! I would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021