Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay

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Just another beautiful sunset off the kitchen deck

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

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Harrison, ID

Lake Coeur d'Alene
‪1 min walk‬
Carlin Bay
‪2 min drive‬
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
‪32 min drive‬
Coeur d'Alene, ID (COE)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Antique Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mayflower Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor

Toilet

Master Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs shared bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful lake home is the top two levels of your hosts three level home. Your hosts live in their private entrance, locked off apartment on the lowest level. They are both retired and completely respectful of your privacy. However, if you have questions about the home or area, your hosts are available. Please take your time reading through this site to become familiar with all the amenities.

Your lake vacation home sits on a little point in Carlin Bay and boasts wonderful views of the lake from almost every room. It has a southern exposure, so you can soak up the sunshine all day long on all the water toys we provide!

The house has central air conditioning. The ensuite master has a King Bed. The other two bedrooms have new Queen beds.Sleeping 6 comfortably. All Bedrooms are upstairs.

The country kitchen opens onto a spacious deck, just the right spot to enjoy a meal or watch the sunset with wine from our local winery that we have waiting for you. In the grassy front yard, sit in the shade of the pines and read a book or take a nap in the hammock. In the evening, roast marshmallows in the fire pit or BBQ up a yummy meal.

The house sits up on a hillside and has a maintained trail to the beach that includes a foot path and stairs. Please check out the photos to get a good idea of the walk down. The beach is in its natural state (basalt rock), a deck was built that leads out to the floating dock. We have some fun water toys like the Aqua Lily Pad, (2) SUP's and (2)kayaks for you to enjoy with plenty of chairs, a table, and shade.

This home is well stocked with spices, basic kitchen food items like olive oil, sugar, salt, flour & paper products as we want you to feel right at home. Because we are rural, please be sure to do your food shopping before you arrive. We are pleased to provide you with doTERRA hair and body care products. We strive to be as 'green' as we can by using only cleaning products that are safe for the environment.

This home is ideal for a single family or two or three couples.

Please read our owner story, and know we do live on the property and occasionally will come down to the private/shared dock to cool off during those really hot days.

Keywords: Lakefront, Private/Shared Beach, Dock, House, Rural, Gozzer Ranch, Carlin Bay, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Lake Living, Rails to Trails, Silverwood, family vacation, Lake Coeur d'Alene

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Suanne Harns

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please smoke outside.

If you have more people in your party then on application a fee will be charged $50/day per person.

Must abide by the Kootenai County noise ordinance

No orgies (yes, I had to put that in writing per VRBO)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake Coeur d'Alene and Carlin Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coeur d'Alene Carousel and Frontier Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Harrison, ID

What's nearby

Lake Coeur d'Alene - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Carlin Bay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course - 32 min drive - 38.5 km
McEuen Park - 34 min drive - 40.2 km
Club at Black Rock - 70 min drive - 71.2 km

Getting around

Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Carlin Bay Resort Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Lake Life in Carlin Bay located?

This family-friendly Harrison holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Carlin Bay. Turner Bay is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

21 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Everything was just wonderful will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

13 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to the lake

Beautiful location! What a gorgeous view! Very welcoming home and well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the outdoor patio each morning. We will rent this lovely home again! Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

12 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house

Suanne is an awesome host. The house was clean. The path to the lake is well maintained. Suanne was very quick to reply to all my messages. Would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

17 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view!

We had a great time. The house is well stocked and comfortable. Some of the steps to the dock don’t have a handrail. It is steep and quite a climb but it does make for a gorgeous view.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

22 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful on every level!

Great property and clear water location and dock. Hosts were super responsive communicators and very gracious.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank p.

11 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

My family really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views, amazing waterfront. Really appreciated all the books, games and water toys at the dock. Thank you for sharing your place with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

6 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax.

We had family staying just a half mile north, so this home offered us a great place to come to get some rest or some work done. Nice, clean beds and home. Very well stocked kitchen and a lot of games to pass the time away. Would love to come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nev

28 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream vacation home in Harrison, Idaho on the Lake

We had a phenomenal stay at Coeur D'Alene Lake in breath taking Carlin Bay. Suanne and Mark have a beautiful home that is modern and clean with views of the lake from every room in the house. Solid internet access. Communicating with them was easy and they provided us with great ideas on places to visit and explore. Their access to the lake below and their personal dock made going for a swim, kayaking, or just relaxing in the sun a pure joy. The house is situated close to Coeur D'Alene and the quaint town of Harrison. This home is a true taste of lake living and we had a fantastic stay. I would recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy and relax on Coeur D'Alene Lake. We will we be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

14 August 2018

Peaceful lake stay

The lake house was lovely and spacious with all we could need. Suanne was nice enough to accommodate my elderly father who arrived on an unexpected early flight from another state. We really enjoyed our peaceful views from the deck! Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

This was a beautiful property with everything you could ask for. Pantry was the most well stocked pantry I have ever seen in a VRBO. The house had AC in the bedrooms which was also wonderful. The dock was great and so many fun toys to play with. We loved our stay and would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah M., Stilwell Kansas

30 May 2019

Highly recommend

Point Harns was comfortable and accommodating! It provided all the luxury of home with an amazing view from sunrise to sunset. The dock and water toys were a spectacular bonus!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ginger N.

25 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Point Harnes Reviews

We were returning to Carlin Bay for a family reunion. Having grown up there we were excited to have time on the lake again. Point Harnes and the hosts, Suanne and Mark, made us feel as if we had come home. A welcoming lakefront home for a perfect weekend! Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

19 August 2017

Relaxing

Having the owners downstairs was a bit odd, but they were lovely and we barely knew there were there. The accommodations were perfect and other than a steep climb from the dock to the house, we were able to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

JACINDA S.

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall was great appreciated the amenities only addition would be a propane grill on the patio

Appreciation for Ammenities/Games/Books & water equipment for all! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

7 August 2017

Fabulous Lakeside Retreat

This is a place that we never wanted to leave. Perfectly situated on the lake with gorgeous views from every window, it had everything you could ask for a lakeside retreat. We spent two weeks and didn't go out to dinner once because it was too hard to leave the beautiful sunset views. And of course, Mark and Suanne are warm and gracious hosts. We highly recommend this property for a great stay on Lake Coeur D'Alene!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

10 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

We lucked out with some amazing weather on beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene to celebrate the 4th of July! House was well stocked with everything that you need. All the outside lake toys were an added bonus for our family! The views from the deck were perfect! Suanne was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

lyn d.

30 July 2018

Perfection!

Beautiful! Gorgeous! Amazing! There are not enough adjectives for the Live on the Lake house. The house is just perfect. The views from the back of the house, along with the lake breeze, were fantastic. The house was sparkling clean and very well laid out. The location could not be better! Far enough from the crowds to be able to relax, but close enough to town to get quality supplies. We took a guided fly fishing trip out of Coeur D'Alene which was tons of fun. It's a great way to see the area from a different viewpoint. Suanne was just lovely. The icing on the cake. We can't wait to return! Lyn and Blake

6/10 Okay

David A.

3 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

great location great lakeside position but overall disappointing

great location in lakeside position with excellent waterfront and "toys". Somewhat spoilt as on our last afternoon owners and their family took over the dock area meaning we felt we couldn't access the canoes paddleboards etc, taking the edge off our enjoyment on our last day. Grandkids were especially looking forward to fishing but could not because of the owners young grandkids were in the fishing area, Checkout processes were demanding - beds to be stripped, washer to be filled and dishwasher filled and started, and departure by 10:00am. We also had to take trash to the dumpster "up the road" (3 mile round trip) only to find somebody had locked it. Did not meet current UK advertising campaign about property privacy. In addition be aware that shopping for provisions requires round trip to Coeur d'Alene, facilities in Harrison extremely limited.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

24 July 2012

Perfect Lake Vacation Spot

We enjoyed every minute we stayed at Point Harns during our three day stay in July of 2012. It was a very relaxing, peaceful home away from home for many reasons. The location on the lake was wonderful with easy access to the water and home. The views from the house and decks were great. We enjoyed eating meals on the deck off the kitchen multiple times while taking in the view. We also spent plenty of time on the deck and dock by the water while enjoying the many water toys provided and while riding our wave runners. The paddle board was something we had never tried and had lots of fun with that. We ate at the Wolf Lodge the first night of the stay, which was close by and real tasty. The other two nights we barbecued. One of those nights we ate on the deck off the kitchen, and the other night we ate in the front yard around the fire pit. Afterwards we roasted marshmallows and made smores. We really enjoyed it all. Something else we liked about staying at this house were the friendly, helpful owners. From the moment we booked this location at the last minute until the time we left, they made us feel welcome and relaxed. We also looked forward to the frequent welcome visits from their friendly outside gray cat. We would recommend this home to anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing vacation by the lake. You will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun on the lake without lines for renting equipment or crowds

This property is a great value in my opinion. It is right on the lake and away from the crowds of CDA. Make sure to stop in CDA to stock up on groceries etc before you arrive as it is about 30 minutes away CDA. We did go to CDA one day for lunch and sight seeing. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking and standup paddle boarding from the deck. We also liked hanging out on the "lilly pad" that floats in the on the water. I rented a wave runner from a business just a mile south on 97 which was great fun and very few boats or other watercraft were on the lake when we were there from June 28 to July 1st. We caught some nice small mouth bass for the dock using fishing poles at the property. No lines or rental fees for all the water toys or time spent rushing around and returning equipment. The wave runner can be delivered to the dock at the house but the dock is not ideal for a wave runner because of the height of the dock. I did manage to tie it up to the end of dock on a very calm day but would not recommend docking the wave runner there if it is windy and waves kick up. Even so, the rental place is SO close you can always just dock it there if you want a break. I saw an eagle fly right by the upper deck and a really cool rainbow in the clouds on a day where there was no rain. The scenery is great! There was a nice food truck at the boat rental dock about 1 mile south of the house. Lots of nice board games at the house and a hammock for laying around. My girls (14 and 11) had a great time and loved the cat who would greet us in the morning and lead us down the hill to the dock. The hosts are very nice and stay on site in the bottom floor of the house (completely separate). Given the more remote location this was actually a real positive in my book as they were very helpful and mostly out of sight while we were there. I thought it was a great place for a family of 4 or 5 to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz F., SLC, Utah, USA

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Lovely

I reread the other reviews before posting. This property is as lovely, if not more, than what the other reviewers have said. The home is incredibly clean and comfortable in every way. The pictures don’t do the view justice. I appreciated the do-Terra products and the washer and dryer (need to bring your own laundry soap). I had 2 hip replacements, one just 7 months ago. I am 62, my husband is 63. It is a steep descent down to the lake and a steep climb back up, but I made it once with my husband’s help. My husband had no problems. I would think that for a person that has knee problems that it would be a real challenge. The path is narrow, and I think a handrail in a spot or two along the path would be very helpful for those who might need it. The various sets of stairs on the way down had good, sturdy handrails. I read the reviews in the book left for guests to sign, and it seemed that people enjoyed the water the most, we were happy to simply enjoy the views from the deck. We went to Coeur D’Alene twice, once for an incredible anniversary dinner at Beverly’s and once for a 90 minute boat tour. We loved both. Harrison is about 22 minutes south. The Harrison creamery had AMAZING ice cream, big scoops, good price. The ride from Coeur D’Alene to the home takes about 33 minutes. It is a two lane road with many twists and turns, so just be aware of that. Coeur D’Alene has magnificent scenery everywhere you look. We caught a glimpse of the homeowners 3X. No problem there. My hobby is photography. I took some amazing photos, too bad there is no place here to post them. It was obvious to me that the homeowners went out of their way to make everything as lovely as possible for their guests. What more could you ask for?

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

17 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

6 Adults for a week on the lake vacation

Overall the place was amazing. Sleeping accommodation bed sizes were not ideal for adults. But there were plenty of blankets and pillows. Lake toys and shaded area on the dock was fantastic! Kitchen was well equipped with seating for the whole family. Host was on site and very accommodating to any adjustments that needed to be made during our stay. We love the area and will be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

9 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakefront property.

Pretty much all one could ask for in a lakefront property. Well built home. All three bedrooms upstairs. Air conditioning for the upstairs was entirely adequate on our 90+ degree weekend. Well stocked kitchen. The house was built on a hill so the hike to the dock was not trivial. On line pics show this well. My wife and I incorporated the hill into our CrossFit style WOD one day. Kids enjoyed the paddle board and floaties. I am partial to sunsets and this property did not disappoint. Things to consider 1) this was our first time on this lake. The house is on highway 97 which is a windy narrow two lane road along the east side of the lake. If I were the owner I would include some pictures of the driveway. 2) if you have a boat of any size, do not attempt to park in the driveway. We have an Axis T22 surf boat and there is zero chance I could have driven in or backed in with the boat. 3) there is a marina at Carlin bay two miles to the south. Sketchy boat launch (one must pull across 97 before trying to back in. Pray for no trucks at this point of your life. 4) the food truck at the boat launch (Latitudes) is good. I spoke with the operations manager,David, who owns/manages the property to the NE of the boat launch. He has a bunch of trailers parked there. I offered to pay him to park my trailer for three nights and he said no charge, but please come and check out the food truck. So we did. There is a beautiful covered dock side dining area at the marina. 4) other than the he parking (which is surmountable), my only serious negative vibe is that the owners occupy the walkout basement of the three level house. They were only there one night and I did not see them but it was unexpected. Perhaps it said it in the listing, but I missed it. All said, may wife and kids and I were very pleased. If available, we will definitely consider for a multi day stay summer 2023.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

30 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

My family Really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, the location was amazing and the boat dock worked out really well with our boat rental. The owner of the house does live below where you stay but they kept to themselves and were extremely kind. We would stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daisy S.

25 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Positively Perfect Weekend!

Could not have asked for a better anything …The location , the property , the hosts ….all were over the top! Highly recommend and would definitely book this property again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Suanne Harns

Hi,
We are Mark and Suanne the owners of Point Harns. We love to share the beauty of lake living and enjoy helping people plan their summer vacation to this beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

We moved to North Idaho in 1991 from San Diego, California. We had two small children and the dream to build a home in Carlin Bay. We built our home with the intention of someday having a bed and breakfast when the kids were grown. The house is 3 levels and has a locked off apartment in the daylight basement in which we live in during the summer months. I had started to manage other lake front homes for summer rentals and after the kids were off to college we decided that we too would offer our home for summer rentals. Instead of making it a bed and breakfast it is now a 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home that rents only during the summer months.

What makes this property unique

We have lots of water toys that are available for our guests. We found that our guests appreciated the personal contact and information we could share about the area.

Hope to see you soon.

Suanne and Mark

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Antique Room

Master Bedroom

Mayflower Room

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor

Master Ensuite

Upstairs shared bathroom

Spaces

About this property