Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina - Bayview

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.3 sq m

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Bayview, ID

Bitter End Marina
‪5 min walk‬
Farragut State Park
‪19 min walk‬
Silverwood Theme Park
‪20 min drive‬
Coeur d'Alene, ID (COE)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina

Scenic Bay Float Home Hideaway

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Live your dream of lakeside property at this gorgeous, Lake Pend Oreille vacation rental in Bayview. Surrounded by Idaho's spectacular views and with the water right outside your door, this comfortable floating home is clean, simple, and primed for relaxation with a wraparound patio and plenty of lounge chairs. Enjoy the full kitchen nestled in the corner of the main floor, while the dining table seats three. And there's an office space for any business you have to conduct during your stay! Head upstairs to the second floor, where you'll find a mounted flatscreen TV. And if you bring your boat, feel free to park it next to this home.

What's nearby:
This Bayview lake home - a picture-perfect fishing retreat - floats directly in the marina of Bayview, on the west cusp of Scenic Bay in Lake Pend Orielle. Bayview proper is only a half-mile walk from your boat house for a quiet night out. Bayview is also the perfect Idaho destination for the outdoorsy types: water sports are an obvious choice, with over 200 miles of shoreline to kayak, wade, and lots of docks to send off your boat. Enjoy good fishing, a good swim, or just a good float! Bayview is also within the boundaries of Farragut State Park, with ample wildlife-viewing, hiking, and biking trails.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
* Please note there is a daily charge to park a boat at this home and it is not included with the rental and requires registration at the marina office. For more information, please contact Scenic Bay Marina.

Parking notes: No parking available.

Dock details: Boats can be moored right outside of home, but the marina charges for this. Please pay the marina office at the end of the parking lot.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Vacasa of Idaho

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bayview

Located in Bayview, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the beach. Farragut State Park and Round Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park. Diann's Weeping Trees Botanical Garden and Triple Play Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bayview, ID

What's nearby

Bitter End Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lake Pend Oreille - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Farragut State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Boulder Beach Water Park - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
Silverwood Theme Park - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Restaurants

‪Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Ralph's Coffee House & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪Captains Wheel Resort - ‬1 min walk
‪JD's Resort - ‬6 min walk
‪Scenic Bay Marina J D Marina - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina located?

Located in Bayview, this beachfront houseboat is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Bitter End Marina, Lake Pend Oreille and Farragut State Park. Athol City Park and Athol Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.0

Very good

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

4 Aug 2024

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

Perfect location

Everything was great and everyone enjoyed themselves. Great location and fun.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Gail R.

26 Aug 2024

Bayview home

Quit and relaxing area close to a large grocery store and service station along with tourist activities.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Perky S.

30 Sept 2024

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

Beauty at Bayview

This floating home was everything it said for its value. The balcony is the best!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jeneen D.

6 July 2024

Float house

Appreciated the furnishings, made for a fun get away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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8/10 Good

Mae W.

10 Aug 2024

Comfortable beds, very clean

Fun experience to stay on the lake. The master bedroom is very isolated from the downstairs. I did not feel comfortable leaving young kids downstairs but other than that it was a fun lake experience

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Tina M.

7 July 2023

Great location and unique stay

We were looking for an affordable place to stay while vacationing to Silverwood and this place hit the mark! Fit our family of 5 perfectly. Lots of room and loved seeing the sail boats. Beds were comfy and the place was clean. Will definitely be back

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

20 July 2023

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

Fun, comfortable family spot, close to Silverwood.

It’s like staying at your favorite uncles boat house. Comfortable beds, two bathrooms and a lovely upstairs deck over looking the bay. Mitch has everything you need if you want to cook in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

24 Oct 2023

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

Can't beat being on the water!

This home was great. Yes, it's a bit outdated, but the location makes up for it. This property is a must-see if you're a boater or a lake lover. The price was great as well, considering neighboring properties, some even on the same doc, are listed at 3X the price as this property. Thanks for having us. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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6/10 Okay

Denice C.

12 Oct 2024

The Boathouse Experience

So fun to stay in a boathouse! Surrounded by water, wake up and walk outside to see the marina around you and the mountains in the back, so cool. I really enjoyed waking up in the morning and sitting on the back deck with some breakfast. If you've been on a boat, you know how they rock around. If your thinking this boat rocks, it does not, it is anchored down and is not going anywhere. This boathouse in particular is quite dated, lots of little things that could be repaired, such as the hallway floor which is seeping down. But besides these little things that could be fixed, the house was very clean, no previous pets, and it was really fun to stay in.

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4/10 Poor

Curtis J.

20 Jan 2023

The home was very clean. We stayed in July for a trip to Silverwood. It was close to the amusemen...

The home was very clean. We stayed in July for a trip to Silverwood. It was close to the amusement park and they have a nice covered patio to play games in the evening. The second night we were there the house key broke off in the lock, not a great thing to have happen after a long, hot day at the park. We were able to call and they gave us the code for the second key box. The hous

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda B.

9 Sept 2024

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

Fun Weekend Getaway!

We had a great stay at the float house! While the interior is a bit dated, it didn’t affect our experience. The upstairs back covered deck was a favorite spot for us to relax. We enjoyed walking to The Dock for dinner, which had delicious food and live outdoor music. For breakfast, we walked to Ralph's coffee shop, which was also a pleasant experience. We boated to Bayview and had to arrange moorage on our own, which cost an extra $75 per night. It would be more convenient if the spot in front of the house could be reserved at time of booking and the fee included in the rental price. The walk from the float house to the marina office was quite long. The kitchen was well stocked, and the bathrooms provided nice towels and toiletries. However, we felt the 10 a.m. checkout time was a bit early, especially since we were leaving by boat. A checkout time of 11 a.m. would have been more reasonable. While we received an email offering a paid late checkout option, we had already spent $150 on boat parking, so we opted not to.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F.

13 June 2023

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

Great VRBO option

Float home was spacious for our family to spread out. Everything's was as listed. Suggestions: update the standard check-in email with relevant information. The "10-digit code" doesn't exist. The wifi information is inaccurate. The downstairs TV wasn't functional and would randomly turn off after about 30 seconds. Turn the lights off in the locked rooms. The light emanating from them gives off creepy vibes like someone is in there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Li S.

17 Sept 2022

Enjoyable Stay

1st Loved being able to fish right outside the house; 2nd every morning spent a couple of hours reading and drinking tea or hot cocoa on the second floor balcony; 3rd the house was clean and had everything we needed; 4th in mid-September the area was very quiet; 5th when we didn't feel like cooking, restaurants were within walking distance; 6th a large grocery store was only 20 minutes away.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

28 May 2022

Comfortable and homey

It might have been the time of year, May, as it was quiet and peaceful. Lots of room in the home and a loft/ deck that you can see out across the lake. The upstairs bed was very comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped and the home was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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8/10 Good

Shonna N.

1 May 2022

Peaceful

It was quiet and peaceful. Very home feeling. We are going to make it a yearly trip!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

14 Sept 2021

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

Stay on the Lake

Nice being on water, accommodations were simple but affordable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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6/10 Okay

Norm L.

2 Sept 2021

So close, yet so far

The home was nice, and it had beautiful views. It was just hard being right on the water and not being able to fish or swim anywhere near it...

8/10 Good

Kevin G.

19 Aug 2021

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

Relaxing. Enjoyed the history.

Easy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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8/10 Good

Janet Z.

5 Aug 2021

Needs a ladder to get up after swimming

The space and how clean it was

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S., Belfair, WA

20 July 2021

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

Fun stay

Great place to stay. Love the upper deck area.... so peaceful especially in mornings with coffee. Our family launched our paddle boards off dock and had a blast exploring. Just wish in future we could bring our lab:)... and house needs a dish scrubber and hair dryer... other than that was wonderful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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8/10 Good

Vivian M.

8 July 2021

Unique stay in beautiful setting

The float house was just as pictured. It was in a beautiful setting that was very tranquil. The only real issue we had was there was no working air conditioning, and it was very hot during our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Steve K.

21 June 2021

Stay Away!

The home interior is in desperate need of updating, it's very 1970's looking but that's just cosmetic and you can see what you're getting from the pictures before booking. Now onto what you can't see until you book and stay there... 1. Blood stains on the bed sheets in both bedrooms. 2. Coffee table and end table in living both broken and wobble terribly. 3. The "office chair" in the living room has only 2 of 4 wheels. Maybe just throw it out? 4. Not being able to have more than 3 electrical devices powered on at a time without blowing a fuse. The last two nights there the portable upstairs bedroom AC and bathroom light blew and we weren't able to turn either back on by flipping the breaker so I slept upstairs in a very hot and stuffy attic with no bathroom lights. This place has no business being sold as a vacation rental. It's a disaster!

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8/10 Good

Daryl B.

19 May 2021

Great vacation home on the water!

Super quiet neighborhood. The kids loved that we were staying in a float house instead of a regular hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brittany E.

16 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The People Are Trash

The people who work at the property were unforgivably rude to us, they lied to us or the listing was inaccurate and we didn't have 2 parking spots which was huge pain and then they laughed at us LOUDLY through broken windows in their dilapidated marina for wearing masks. Then we witnessed soemone in the marina destroy a goose nest filled with eggs.. I hated this trip, and will most likely never book with VRBO again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda T.

8 Sept 2020

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

Fun Float house.

Was nice to have the boat outside our door even though it was an extra charge. Being on the water was great but the house was tucked in amoung other houses. View was not great. Wonderful lake and weather was nice. Bayview is a fun little town.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020