Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Mountain view

Explore the area

Bayview, ID

Bitter End Marina
5 min walk
Lake Pend Oreille
15 min walk
Farragut State Park
19 min walk
Coeur d'Alene, ID (COE)
29 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Microwave

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Bitter End Marina. A water park is available.

Splash around at the water park
5 minutes on foot from Bitter End Marina and a 2-minute drive from Lake Pend Oreille

Perfect Waterfront Fishing Retreat - Floating Home in the Bayview Marina offers its guests a water park.

This Bayview houseboat is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Idaho

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
TV
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony

Laundry

Coin laundry

Work spaces

Office

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the city centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1,349 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

1609

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

8.0

Very good

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Perky S.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty at Bayview

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda B., Sandpoint, Idaho USA

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Matt N.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D., Spokane, WA

24 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Boise, ID

20 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Vickie F.

13 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

14 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay on the Lake

Nice being on water, accommodations were simple but affordable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin G.

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing. Enjoyed the history.

Easy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S., Belfair, WA

20 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Brittany E.

16 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

1 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat and fun experience

We had a terrific time exploring Bayview and Farragut State Park but the nice part about the trip was returning to the cool Float House. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David K.

28 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable

Property was dated but was really fun

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

30 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Comfortable!

Great location, close to Silverwood. Clean, quiet and cozy. We really enjoyed being here! The covered deck has a great view of the water and surrounding mountains, rain or shine, it was the perfect spot. Seeing all of the other boat houses was a fun experience. Bring your kayak or SUP! Easy walk to the Mercantile, which has a little bit of everything and friendly service. When it rained,we watched a movie and played games. We would like to come again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

9 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

This location was everything we expected, plus more. The king bed upstairs was so comfortable that I hated to leave. We really enjoyed the upstairs patio area for relaxing and fishing. Silverwood is 20 mins away. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

3 Jun 2019

Very enjoyable .

Short stay. Very relaxing with family.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Linda O.

11 Aug 2018

Could use some definite updating

Only two burners worked on stove and one of those "smoked" a lot when turned on, so we didn't use but one small burner AND that one didn't always turn off without having to fiddle with knob. Upper bedroom had no windows, thus no ventilation. Even with portable AC was VERY hot and stuffy. Stairway leading to upper level had non working light fixture so quite dark in evening going up and down. Could definitely use some updating in and out. Dark paneling on lower level and on dark side even with blinds open. We DID enjoy upper outside porch area. Spent most of time there when "home" in evenings.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Carissa B.

18 Jul 2018

Okay Place

A bit dated, but worked for us. Just know you will have to pay for a boat slip because one is not provided. There is also no where to swim from the property. It is in the middle, other boat houses beside and behind, deck is not private. Inside is set up weird, like it’s been added onto. You have to go through a screen door up to the deck and then there is a loft with a king bed. I’ve never stayed in a boat house so not sure if that’s how they all are. We couldn’t get the tv upstairs to work and it’s in a sitting room, no tv in the loft room.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Thomas L.

6 Nov 2017

Nice, clean, but could be better.

The first thing is I didn't see a smoke detector. The unit has old square TV'S which cut out some of the picture. Not a big deal unless you watch sports and can only see one teams score. The place is clean enough though. I have had a couple rentals myself and I gave all the modern conveniences plus some. That gives you repeat renters. This is a one time rental. Nothing special.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017