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Nice paved driveway and level access!
Very comfortable living room.
Living area
Love seat.
55 inch flat screen, DVD/blueray player and a nice selection of movies.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Twain Harte, CA
  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Twain Harte Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Black Oak Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Book your Winter trips now as we fill up fast! Central heat and fireplace...

Book your Winter trips now as we fill up fast! Private lake access in Summer.

As usual, the cabin is professionally cleaned prior to and after your stay which includes clean sheets and towels.

Private lake access for swimming and fishing in the Summer! Easy access to Highway 108 and only 2.5 hours from the Bay Area! Easy access to Dodge Ridge and snow play in the Winter.

Welcome to my Mountain Retreat. I hope that you will find it comfortable, tranquil and well equipped. My home is about a 3 minute drive to “downtown” Twain Harte, 15 minute drive to the Black Oak Casino and an easy 30 minute drive to Dodge Ridge Ski area. There are many nearby lakes and streams for fishing or a hike! The home is on a level lot with easy access to Highway 108. Our guests have access to Sugarpine lake which has swimming and fishing in the Summer! Note: Dogs are not allowed at Sugarpine lake and not allowed to be left alone in the house while you are out unless crated. We also have a large fenced dog run area. Please clean up after your dog and dispose "poop" in the outside trash can.

This 1150 square foot home has two bedrooms and two full baths and is not your typical old rundown cabin. This updated home has tons of mountain charm with knotty cedar ceilings, plank bamboo floors. It has been cosmetically remodeled with fresh paint, new floors and granite counters in the kitchen. The two bedrooms have brand new queen mattresses and very nice/new “lodge” style furnishings. Check out the pine log bed in the upstairs master bedroom and the Ranch decor in the downstairs bedroom. Both bedrooms and the living room have ceiling fans for your comfort during warm weather. In both bedrooms and the living room, we recently installed mini split air conditioning systems for your Summer comfort! We also have central heat and a fireplace for Winter comfort.

In the Living room you will find a “lodge” patterned couch and love seat as well as a brand new full futon which can be used as an additional sleeping area. The wood stove, 55 inch flat screen Smart TV and DVD/Blue ray player makes this room very comfortable to hang out in! I have a large number of Dvd’s that you can feel free to watch or you can certainly bring your own to view. We recently installed a new “Smart Tv”. Vizio offers quite a number of free tv options and you may also log into whatever streaming apps you may have access to. I have a very good Xfinity High Speed cable Internet (200+ mps). The internet can support work or school from home if needed. If you play, there is a guitar hanging on the wall. It is not a toy, so adults only please!
The large kitchen is fully equipped with newer appliances and tools for most basic cooking needs. It also contains a kitchen table which can seat six. You will also like the mason jar lighting fixtures with Edison style bulbs! There is a selection of table games also for your enjoyment.
In the Summer months you can enjoy the nice deck out back which includes tall cedars, seating and a BBQ. Also, I have private lake access at Sugar Pine Lake which I can offer to my guests.
My home will comfortably sleep six guests, if you use the futon in the living room. Note: The two Queen beds have new mattress covers and bedspreads that are frequently laundered. We provide sheets, blankets and pillows and they will be clean and the beds will be made with clean sheets when you arrive. I do not provide sheets, pillows or blankets for the futon, so please bring your own or sleeping bags. We also provide each guest a bath towel, hand towels and wash cloths. Please bring your own beach towels in summer. Please compare apples to apples when booking your Twain Harte vacation home as many do not provide sheets or towels.
If you find anything that is out of order or not up to standard, please let me know. I am generally available by email for non-urgent matters and phone or text for urgent situations.
I rely on positive feedback from my guests. After your stay, it would be greatly appreciated that you post positive feedback to VRBO!

I ask that you treat my home like it is yours and take care of it. I love it here!

You will not be disappointed with your stay at my home. Again, compare Apples to Apples when choosing where to stay in the Twain Harte area. Thank you so much and enjoy your stay in beautiful Twain Harte!

NOTE: I DO NOT TAKE CHECKS, MY PROPERTY IS POPULAR AND IS BOOKED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS VIA A VALID CREDIT CARD. IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO PAY VIA CREDIT CARD QUICKLY, YOU MAY GET BUMPED OUT BY ANOTHER TRAVELER. I AM SORRY IF THIS MAY HAPPEN, BUT PLEASE DON'T HOLD ME PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE.
Also, I will not be held responsible for power outages, interruptions in wifi or cable tv service, fire or weather related issues. This is a cabin in the mountains and weather sometimes plays a factor.

Property manager

Gary Kornahrens

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
We do not have baby gates or cribs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please ask owner about the pet policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We never allow any kind of smoking in the home.
Smoking is allowed outside the home, but we live in a high fire danger area. Please be cautious!
EV charging. I have a small 100 amp electrical panel. Charging your EV might trip a breaker/overload. At this time, I am not allowing EV charging.
We make every effort to keep our cabin free of spiders, ants, insects or rodents. We cannot promise that you will never see any in our mountain cabin

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Twain Harte

Located in Twain Harte, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Sierra Repertory Theater and Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Twain Harte, CA

What's nearby

  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Brentwood Lake - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Twain Harte Lake - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 30 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Day-O Espresso 3 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alicia's Sugar Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eproson House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rock of Twain Harte - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zoe Coffee House - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Book your Winter trips now as we fill up fast! Central heat and fireplace... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Book your Winter trips now as we fill up fast! Central heat and fireplace...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book your Winter trips now as we fill up fast! Central heat and fireplace...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Book your Winter trips now as we fill up fast! Central heat and fireplace... located?

This family-friendly Twain Harte holiday home is located on a river, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Chief William Fuller Monument, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Brentwood Lake. Twain Harte Lake and Twain Harte Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cabin for our ski trip
Comfortable cabin with everything you will need. Great small fenced side yard for a dog. Teenagers enjoyed separate bedroom upstairs. And adults enjoyed the deck and grill. Owner very quickly responded to our questions. Great experience overall. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spacious cabin, near snow, lakes, rivers
Came up for Valentine's Day and presidents day weekend to ski Dodge Ridge with the family. Very comfortable, well laid out property with plenty of separate space for adults and kids to get private time. We gave the kids the upstairs bedroom and master bath suite so we could stay up watching movies by the fire after they went to bed. Perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homey and cozy!
We had a great time. Place is very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
We absolutely enjoyed the cabin and are planning another visit here soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cabin in the mountains
We decided to do a post-Christmas vacation up near Twain Harte and this cabin was perfect for our family of 3. It was extremely comfortable and had every amenity you could think of (including 100’s of DVDs and family games plus excellent WiFi!) Check out procedure was extremely reasonable, I would recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neighborhood Gem
We loved our stay at this lovely Twain Harte cabin.Well stocked and immaculately clean super close to the delicious Sugar Shack for breakfast. Quick drive to downtown Twain Harte - loved the fresh mountain air. Excellent host communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation/slash birthday getaway
We enjoyed our stay at your home. Very relaxing getaway like we wanted. Enjoyed seeing the deer in the backyard eating from the trees and bushes . We look forward to spending time there again in the winter .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable serene oasis!
I loved the house. It provided everything I needed and more for a wonderful 5 night stay. The local lake was amazing and I can’t wait to go back. The owner was very easy to communicate with throughout the whole visit. Anyone would enjoy this lovely house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful stay
We had a wonderful stay at Gary’s home. It was very clean, comfortable and had a well-appointed kitchen and all of the comforts of home. The location was great - a 20 minute drive from Pinecrest, and close to Sonora and Twain Harte. The added bonus of having access to Sugar Pine Lake was a treat for our son. We loved our stay and would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for a Laid Back Getaway
Very well equipped and exactly as advertised. Gary was a pleasure to work with and he was very communicative. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Family and I had a great time at Gary’s cabin. Very nice and maintained property. Gary is very attentive and thorough as a host. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY Nice
House ,very nice Loved Pine Crest Lake...mostly spent all time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
We really enjoyed our stay it’s very beautiful and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
This is a wonderful cabin that is very clean and well cared for! The hosts are so thoughtful and considerate, like remotely turning on the heat for us so it would be warm when we arrived and also providing wood for the fireplace. The kitchen is well stocked and labeled. The cabin is lovingly decorated and appointed so it feels like a home - cozy and comfortable. It's also really convenient to get to 108 and Dodge Ridge. It was perfect for me and my 2 teenage sons so I would highly recommend for anyone coming to the area. Thanks to Gary and Donna for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

A C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Gary’s cabin was the best furnished cabin we’ve been to. Pots and pans, dishwasher, books to read. Walking distance to Alicia’s Sugar Shack for breakfast or lunch. There is an incredible view and nice walking path across the road from Alicia’s but I didn’t know the appropriate way to access it. Looks like Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road might be it? The fireplace was awesome during our weekly stay. Note to guests – up the road half mile, there is a self-service firewood lot where you pay at the locked box. Very convenient! The nicely fenced dog run is perfect as well. The neighborhood was easy to walk around in and it transformed for the 2days/nights it snowed. Magical. Gary was great with some fishing suggestions. Many spots were closed due to winter but heading up to Pinecrest Lake did the trick for me. We only went out twice for dinner. The Amory in Sonora was good and another spot after walking around Yosemite was the Rush Creek lodge. And lastly, the tap water was tasty 😊 We were visiting from Santa Cruz and can’t touch the tap water for drinking. Looking forward to the next trip to Gary’s!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evi-Lynn B., Mountain View, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Sugar Pine!
We stayed at Gary's place for the long weekend, so that we could ski at Dodge Ridge. We are a family of 5 and had our 2 dogs with us. The cabin worked well for us, since we have small kids that could share a bed. The backyard worked well for our dogs, because it had a low fence that kept them from wondering off. Gary was great at communicating the check-in and check-out instructions. The cabin had everything we needed and was well supplied. The kids even broke out a game of "Sorry". We also loved the location of the cabin, because it was just minutes away from the Sugar Shack, our favorite place to grab a bite to eat in the morning and get coffee. They have the best cinnamon rolls and we enjoy the quiche as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just What We Needed!
What a great place to stay! Everything you needed and more. The best stocked rental I have been in. Kitchen had everything needed. Games and DVDs stacked to the ceiling! Access to Sugar Pine Lake worth the price of admission, and Gary, the owner the best and kindest communicator. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dyrk. and kimberly d., Medford, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Place for Us!
We take a kids trip every year with our 2 6 year olds, abs this place was the perfect spot for us! The neighborhood is quiet, the lake was so much fun, clean, and close. We were close to other great wilderness areas, too! The kids slept downstairs and we had the upstairs bedroom, we played games, - Jenga and Twister. The kitchen was well stocked, too. One note: the stairs are a bit steep, so watch the small children, but otherwise was perfect for our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Mi Wuk!
Booked this cabin for a three day get away from the valley heat. Gary provided clear instructions for everything we needed, including how to access the private lake (which was really nice, as we had the lake pretty much to ourselves!). Cabin is very cute, with lots of personal touches. Kitchen was well stocked. Good Wi-Fi and cell reception. Great neighborhood to walk our dog around! Only a couple of blocks from Sugar Shack, with great coffee and pastries! Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jim and Nancy D., Sebastopol, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin get-a-way
We enjoyed our stay at this house in a quiet neighborhood in Mi-Wuk village. The kitchen is so well stocked with everything one would need. The bed was comfortable. We stayed during a recent hot spell and slept well with the new AC system. Our dogs were happy to lay on the deck and relax along with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Merced California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sugar Pine getaway
Very relaxing and quiet environment. Much cleaner than most VRBO. My 8lb dog enjoyed the dog area. I plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nance B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twain Harte Cabin
Nice cabin, with everything you need and great location. Working with the owner Gary was excellent. Thanks again Gary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The place was clean and in a perfect location. Close hiking spots and great food. The cabin had a dog run, so it was great to bring our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snow- snow and more snow
Gary could not have been nicer, house was better than described and the location was great. Can’t wait to come back. Family had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary Kornahrens

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Consultant working in various locations in California. Grew up in Lake Tahoe and always loved the Mountains. Love to fish and enjoy the Twain Harte area very much. It's a beautiful place!

Why they chose this property

I have enjoyed this area for many years! Great outdoor activities in both Summer and Winter. Great restaurants and lots of history!

What makes this property unique

Loved this home from the moment I saw it. Level lot, easy access, cedar cathedral ceilings and custom home style. Not just your average Twain Harte Cabin! This is my home!

Languages:

English