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Lake
Exterior
Snow and ski sports
Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Room options

Private kitchen

Cozy 2-bedroom Mountain Home in Portola

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About the area

Map
Calpine, CA

What's nearby

  • Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort - 22 min drive
  • Donner Lake - 51 min drive
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 52 min drive
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 45 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL!

Our home is in the heart of the beautiful Sierra Valley in the tiny town of Calpine. Close to the Sierra Hot Springs and endless Sierra mountain fun. Birding, golfing, boating, cycling, skiing, hiking and so much more. A very cozy and quiet place in the great Sierra Valley.

A stay here will totally rejuvenate your soul. It’s beautiful and private, yet close to everything you could want. Your stay can be totally relaxing and lounging or you can make your stay as exciting and thrilling as you want. You can hike, fish, climb mountains, bike, swim, kayak, golf, boat, dine-out, or get a manicure and massage, all within a few miles of this home. Reno, Tahoe, and Truckee are within an hour drive. Whitehawk Ranch, Graeagle, Lake Davis, Clio, Sierra City, Downieville and the beautiful Lakes Basin are each just a few short scenic miles away.

One bedroom with comfortable queen bed and private bathroom. Full kitchen for food preparation or driving distance to many great places to eat. Our home is heated by oil heat and ceiling fans.

Our house is serene and comfortable. The house sits on a quiet road and sits back from Highway 89. The convenience of being in town with the privacy of back roads. Enough parking for a couple cars, trailer or boat.

There are five 18 hole golf courses all within a half hour's drive as well as numerous outstanding restaurants. The nearby picturesque Lakes Basin Recreation Area has a multitude of pristine lakes, and the Sierra Buttes above with a famous fire lookout offers all levels of hiking, biking, fishing, boating and other summer and winter activities.

Property manager

Kim

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please advise when reserving and pet size.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Home Skiing Hiking Biking Atving Lakes Forest Beautiful

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Tahoe National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course and Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club. Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort and Grizzly Ranch Golf Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfy
Only issue was with Vrbo telling us the property wasn’t available when it was, hence the 4 stars. But Kim helped us work around that glitch. No TV was a surprise but made for an evening of conversation! Very cute and comfortable place. Would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice as usual
beautiful setting very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Your home away from home stay.
We are vendors for the Great American Craft Show in Graeagle over the weekend. It was a short 15-minute drive and a perfect place to relax after a hot busy day. Will definitely keep you in mind for next year! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet disconnected place
If you want/need quiet and want to disconnect...This is your place. No I-net and No T.V.... Bring your favorite DVD's and Books you've always wanted to read...Your cell service will be spotty if at all. Take in the night sky and watch those twinkling stars. What a brilliant show. Hike the trails and take in the beauty... Leave facebook and google behind as paradise awaits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

Liked: Cleanliness
great as always
quiet and relaxing-thx Kim
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
Stayed here for a few nights for a cross cut class. Good place to stay if you're trying to go somewhat off grid and still be somewhere comfortable. I believe laundry and wifi were advertised on the listing, but neither were available on the property. Property manager was helpful and responded quickly throughout the booking process and the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house was easy to find, clean and comfortable. The entire process went smoothly with no problems. Just be aware that there is no wi-fi and that cell service is poor. I had to walk up the road to find one bar. This did not affect my stay, but it might be a problem for others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cacher’s Dream! 🗺️
I can see why this place is so highly rated and feel so lucky to have had the chance to visit. On a whim I read a travel article that mentioned Sierra County being Northern CA best kept secret so I did a quick search of the area on the Geocaching app and there are hundreds of caches to be found!👏 My husband and I enjoyed checking out Donner Pass on our way up. We then explored the Graeagle area - picked up some doggy biscuits at Millie’s for our fur baby and then finished our trip at the Grizzly Grill for a phenomenal dinner. We stayed 3 nights but wish we would’ve booked a longer stay. Sean and Kim have gone above and beyond to make the home feel cozy. We appreciated all the amenities including the coffee bar; the almond amaretto pods were my favorite, my husband loved the S’mores. We plan to join the many who return frequently to visit. All Trails has several trails listed in the area that we didn’t get to explore this trip; we hope to check out Gold Lake next time : ) Thank you again, Kim and Sean, for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

carl

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The home was comfortable, clean, and quiet. The walkway was very uneven and was challenging for my husband who had to use a walking stick to steady himself. Not handicap accessible. Despite listing TV there was no TV channels only able to watch DVD movies which were available
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Neat, organized and cozy. Perfect for 2 people for a quick weekend away. Close to Graeagle area for golf and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked out great!!
The place was great overall and worked super for our kayaking and Harley riding adventures. This is a very quiet neighborhood with no cable TV or Wi-Fi service. Phone service was not good but that was a nice break from the outside world. The library of DVDs worked out well however the remote for the DVD player did not work. Great place to relax and rejuvenate as described. I wish we would have been told the washing machine was non op so we could have packed more clothes though. Kitchen was set up great and we definitely used it. Nice to be able to prepare meals since it's a bit of a drive to any local restaurants. Bath was also set up well and plumbing worked well other that the jiggle the toilet lever required after every flush per the instructions printed on top of the toilet. The property was set up very well with all the info you would need, and the non-air conditioning was not a factor as the weather was perfect with cool downs at night. The property manager had everything very well laid out and that made things go smooth. Could have used a screen on the bedroom window though so both windows in the room could be opened at night. Parking was super convenient for truck and the motorcycle trailer we towed up. Front walkway is a bit rough and is a trip hazard for sure but myself and my teenage daughter didn't have any issues just had to pay attention where you were stepping. Would definitely stay here again. Overall, we had a fabulous vacation in the area. Thanks Kim!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calpine is a quit small town (very small). The rental is well-decorated. Full kitchen. Peaceful. Nice landscaping. Only things missing for this Townie are A/C (not needed at that altitude) and internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calpine Rental
The house fit our needs well. The kitchen was well stocked and we made meals there. It was also fun to watch movies from the DVD supply. There were two bothersome things; first, the front door used to have another layer of glass. That glass was broken and shards stuck out from the edges of the frame. I got a minor cut, but it could have been worse. Also, one night I mistakenly left a porch light on thinking it was one of the automatic path lights. I was awakened at 10:30 at night by a banging on the door by what I assume was a neighbor. I do not know if this was a neighbor acting on her own, or under instructions from the owner; but it was very disturbing and it took me at least two hours to get back to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

Liked: Cleanliness
our stay
Have stayed here many times and plan to stay again soon. Everything clean and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Gina S.

No AC during a heat wave so we cancelled
We didn't end up staying at this property because there was a heat wave with temps in the mountains over 100 degrees. The listing doesn't have AC, and we didn't want to deal with being hot and miserable during our vacation. We cancelled the day before, which meant that we lost everything (the host even kept the dog deposit and cleaning fee!) But that's still better than cooking during a vacation. I tried not to rate this property at all, since we didn't stay there, but VRBO seems to require a rating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and perfect size for us.
We enjoyed our stay in Calpine. The house was in a great location close to Graeagle, Blairsden, lakes and hiking trails. The house was clean, comfortable, and very peaceful. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grear as usual
Quiet and peaceful and close to everything fun year round.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M., Sparks, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay in a nice quiet town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance from our crosscut saw sharpening workshop
Our host, Kim, was very responsive to our questions when selecting where to stay. The home was spotless and obviously well cared for. Having no wifi/internet was inconvenient but the generous library of DVD titles made up for it. Thank you, Kim and Sean!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little get away.
Very nice little get away if you want to disconnect for a few days. Took my dog with me and he loved it. House was the perfect size and had all the amenities you could ask for. Kim & Sean are very nice and have excellent communication. I will definitely be coming back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S., Auburn,CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable great for two people
We enjoyed our stay, cottage has been tastefully decorated.. Kim the owner is very responsive and easy to get a hold off. Location works well if visiting both Grayeagle and the Gold Lakes Basin area. Would stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Home
Thank you so much Kim and Sean! I had a lovely stay in your sweet home🙂 See you again 🙂soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space and Community
Booked the place to attend a wedding in Portola - had some time Saturday morning to explore the area and participate in a community car show and fund raiser for the high school. Really nice people. The home itself is really nice and comfortable. The mattress is firm. There is minimal wi-fi - so it's ideal if you want to unplug for a hot moment. Would absolutely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, peaceful and immaculate
Kim’s house is the perfect escape! It is a lovely little cottage with everything you need. If you want peace and quiet you can relax in the well appointed house and nice yard, cook your own meals and even do laundry. If you want to go out it’s a quick trip to cute little Graeagle where you’ll find a well stocked general store, a couple of restaurants, a gas station, good coffee. It’s the perfect launching point for exploring the Lakes Basin and all it has to offer. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. The house is immaculate, comfortable, and feels spacious with open vaulted ceiling’s, has very nice furnishings and decor. It has a nice yard and lawn for relaxing outside. I really appreciated the thorough welcome guide and helpful little notes around the house. There is a phone for emergencies, but no wifi and I had no cell service, which I loved!! Kim is a very responsive host should you have any questions. I hope to come back again because there is so much more to explore and do in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken G., Chico, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice well represented property
Nice home Quiet peaceful neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022