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Life's always better at the Lake!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Coeur d'Alene
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Harrison, ID
  • Place, Lake Coeur d'Alene
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrison City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrison City Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Family bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please run a load of towels. Thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please run a load of towels when you leave. Thanks

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1814678
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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

About the neighborhood

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Gateway Marina and Conkling Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Coeur d'Alene and Harrison City Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Harrison, ID

What's nearby

  • Lake Coeur d'Alene - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harrison City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gateway Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harrison City Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harrison Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪One Shot Charlies - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cycle Haus Bikes and Brews - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Landing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Latitudes At Carlin Bay - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Life's always better at the Lake!?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life's always better at the Lake! on Jun 29, 2026 start from $291, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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 within 1 mi (2 km) of Harrison City Hall and Lake Coeur d'Alene. Harrison City Park and Harrison Library are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay nice and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retreat for our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My two friends and I very much enjoyed our two night stay at this vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Family reunion

Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture is a view from the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Nice property

Everything clean and great host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry k.

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

Cozy warm feel

This property was very comfortable and cozy. Nice views from the deck. Satellite TV did not work. Steps leading down to house were broken up and dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince K.

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

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

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
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2022
I did not refund Judith's money because she decided to cancel 1 day into their stay. So she gave me a poor review. Below is the actual reason she was unhappy. It is not my responsibility to make sure you know where Gonzaga is located in relation to this property. Good morning, Chad. We decided to move closer to Spokane after realizing we faced such a long drive each way. Gonzaga is offering a variety of meetings for family members, so we will spend our days and early evenings in Spokane. Being tired and driving on dark, unfamiliar roads off I90 made us uncomfortable. I appreciate your responsive communication and the cleanliness of your place, but we overlooked the distance and road conditions. We should have researched more thoroughly, but three 70-year olds aren’t always at the top of our game! Your place did not disappoint! Our best to you! Judy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Vinson J.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sundra J.

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

Perfect for us

This property worked perfect for our family! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April G.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason C.

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

Good experience

Good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Family time

Cozy little spot. Spent our days in town and evenings enjoying the quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shantel W.

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

Great house

House was awesome, a great quiet neighborhood, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Chad Michelbook

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This property is owned by 3 families that love lake living! We completely rebuilt this home in 2009, most of which was done by us and friends. We welcome you to our happy place and hope you make as many memories as we have.

What makes this property unique

We partner with Rusty at Harrison boat rentals and if you contact him and let him know you're our guests he gives discounts on boat or jet ski rentals. A private boat slip is also available at an additional charge.
harrisonboatrentals@hotmail.com
(208) 582 0177
https://harrisonboatrentals.com/

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English, German, Spanish

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