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Dog-Friendly Home Surrounded by Nature w/ Private Decks, Game Room - Near Tennis

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Shaver Lake, CA
  • Museum of the Sierra
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sierra Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Shaver Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common space

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Dog-Friendly Home Surrounded by Nature w/ Private Decks, Game Room - Near Tennis

Whispering Pines

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Whispering Pines is located in Ockenden Ranch, a quiet and family friendly community two miles from Shaver Lake. This dog-friendly, two-story home has three outdoor decks, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The back decks have evergreen views overlooking the greenbelt. On quiet, breezy days one can actually hear the pines whisper as the wind gently rustles through the trees.

A well equipped kitchen with eating area is available for the family chef. Waffle maker, griddle, crock pot and coffee grinder are only some of the premium amenities available. A large living room area offers a great place to gather with family and friends and enjoy your favorite movie on the 55 inch 4K Smart TV. WiFi High-speed internet is also available throughout the home. Next to the living room area is a separate dining room.

French doors lead out to a large 9 foot by 60 foot covered deck where you’ll find plenty of seating for your entire group and a large 6 burner gas grill to prepare your next meal. Three bedrooms and two baths are located upstairs. The master bedroom with king has a private on-suite bathroom and is located on opposite side from other bedrooms for maximum privacy. Queen bedroom has lovely morning views through the bay window and kids bunk room has two sets of beds sleeping up to five. The downstairs is accessible through the house and garage and can be used as a retreat for the teens or extended family. A separate bathroom with shower is located downstairs for our guests’ convenience. A bunk bed with a full and twin is great for the kids and private bedroom with a king is perfect for the adults. Also downstairs is a large family room with a 55 inch 4K Smart television.

The game room is set for fun with a full size foosball table, an air hockey table, and plenty of board games. The game room opens to a large, outside deck with seating and availability to the outdoors for additional hiking or playing. A two car garage is available to keep your cars clean and dry during your stay. An extra refrigerator is located in the garage for the convenience of large families. Beach chairs and umbrella are available for trips to the lake. This home holds many happy memories for the owners and hope it can create many happy memories for its guests.

Things To Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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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

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

About the area

Shaver Lake

Located in Shaver Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains. Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum of the Sierra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sierra Marina and China Peak Mountain Resort. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Shaver Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Sierra National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Central Sierra Historical Society - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Museum of the Sierra - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sierra Marina - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Shaver Lake - 13 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaver Lake Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaver Lake Pub N Grub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Tripper Cafe & Tea House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Blue Sky Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Home Surrounded by Nature w/ Private Decks, Game Room - Near Tennis pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Home Surrounded by Nature w/ Private Decks, Game Room - Near Tennis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Home Surrounded by Nature w/ Private Decks, Game Room - Near Tennis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Home Surrounded by Nature w/ Private Decks, Game Room - Near Tennis located?

This family-friendly Shaver Lake holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sierra National Forest and Shaver Lake. Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum of the Sierra are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sobeida R.

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

Beautiful Location

Location and home was a great place . Definitely go back with the family . Process from start to finish was smooth and home had the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Carol P.

Plenty of extras in the kitchen but no little storage for guests groceries and sundries. 12 peop...

Neighborhood quiet. Decks outside great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

David M.

Great time

Wonderful stay at a clean home.

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Annual Shaver Trip

We have stayed here 3 times now. The house is perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth U.

Beautiful and comfortable home

The home was peaceful and serene. We enjoyed ver much staying at the property

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Great house in a great location.

Just as described. We loved our stay and wamt to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

Loved it. Very clean

Very spacious. Plenty of room. The downstairs space was amazing for the kids! We will be back for sure. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae A.

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

Wonderful and relaxing stay

We enjoyed the property and it fit all of our family well. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We loved grilling on the deck. We also enjoyed some walks in the neighborhood. We had a really good getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Whispering pines

The plumbing needs to be addressed. Toilets don’t flush well. The basement rooms are dark and hot. There is no circulation so it has a weird smell. We probably won’t stay there again. Also, the kitchen is difficult to work in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Great space

We rented this home over Memorial Day weekend. It was a perfect space with the downstairs dedicated to the kids and upstairs for the adults. The game room was awesome for our teenagers to hang out and play games. The home is comfortable and reasonably clean. The towels were a nice quality and bathrooms very clean. The kitchen is on the smaller side but plenty of room for two cooks to make meals. It was very helpful having two refrigerators. The washer and dryer were very useful, as we had lots of wet towels and bathing suits after spending the day at the lake. We would rent again. Great time overall.

6/10 Okay

Isabel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ok

House was gorgeous. The wifi did not work. Some of the windows were broken .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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4/10 Poor

SETH B.

Cleanliness Not a Priority

Cabin was challenging getting into, electronic entry instructions not clear. The cabin was well furnished and looked clean as you first enter BUT, several areas of the cabin were dirty and did not look like it had been cleaned in awhile.

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Redeemed!

We arrived at 4:45 pm for a 4 pm check in to find the cleaning lady there and a DISGUSTING mess. Whoever rented before us should be forbidden from ever renting again! Our family helped the cleaning lady clean the house until after 7pm. The cleaning lady was wonderful, and Vacasa made it right by us in refunding one night's stay. Worst I have ever seen a property, BUT, that was the fault of the prior renters and I appreciate Vacasa and the cleaning company making this right!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Peter S.

Good home for a lot of kids and to spread out

We really liked the home for its size. The downstairs was nice and spread out for the kids. Virtually no noise upstairs which made it nice. Also, the games were played constantly...air hockey is great. Hot water for all three showers going at the same time is a plus, stuff you normally don't think about. Not a lot of space for food as all the cabinets were taken with stuff...which was nice as the kitchen is fully stocked with what you need. The negative - AC is a smart unit controlled by owner and it took over 3 hours for them to release it so we could cool the house. The first night was HOT. The front door push button code wasn't right so we had Vacasa get us a new code. The master bedroom lock stayed locked so we could never close the door fully. The can lights downstairs doesn't have a switch so we couldn't use those and lastly, the downstairs TV didn't have a remote.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mariah g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leyli D.

Supper

So wonderful cozy home,thank you👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Misti N.

Great place!

Great place … 12 family & friends ages 7 - 60 and everybody loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great end of summer trip

Perfect property for our family vacation. We come to Shaver every summer but have never stayed in Ockenden Ranch. This is a quiet nice neighborhood with upscale houses. This house was perfect size, well equipped, and very clean. They also allow pets so we brought our dog. She loved the back yard full of sticks! There are 6 bunk beds, 4 in one room and 2 in an open area for kids. The master bedroom is huge and very comfortable. There are 2 additional bedrooms with a queen and a twin so there are a lot of options. The bunk beds are not really comfortable for adults. The kitchen is very well equipped and there is a new grill on the upstairs deck. Overall great place to stay in Shaver.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Elidie R.

Amazing place.. we had a youth retreat of 14 teens

The space, the set up, Everything, I loved everything
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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Best B-day Weekend

Such a beautiful cabin! Enough room for my family, beautiful views of the woods, kitchen was fully stocked with everything you can possibly need and then some, The game room was perfect for the kids with a whole different living space that was perfect! And its a couple of steps to a nature trail to some exploring and take some beautiful pictures of nature. We also got to see a Deer right in the back of the cabin, it was a beautiful sight... My whole group Loved the cabin and our stay. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Great cabin for a group!

Very clean and large cabin. Great place for children especially for games on the lower floor. We were lucky to get snow on the first day and there was plenty of room to play and sled right out in the back yard of the cabin.

6/10 Okay

Isamar Q.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Book with caution.!

I had initially booked this place for 13 people. Due to unforeseen circumstance I made the attempt to cancel and get a refund. I didn’t realize that I was booking a place that did not allow a refund. I called vacasa and they stated they would be unable to give me a refund despite the face that I was asking for it weeks prior to my reservation date. Do not book here unless you are absolutely certain because the company will not provide a refund under no circumstance. They do not care, all they care about is not losing money. I have definitely learned my lesson and will never book with this company again. Overall, the cabin was nice but, the blankets in one of the rooms had dog hair all over it!! I think it was just folded and put up in the closet. We also had an incident where the house alarm randomly went off. It was blaring for like two minutes straight as we scrambled to look for a number to call or instructions on what to do. We found nothing! Luckily it randomly just stopped going off. Also, The bottom floor of the house is separated from the top area and you have to walk through the garage (super cold) to get from the top floor to the bottom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

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

Great snow trip!

Plenty of room, spacious game room, beautiful open space in the back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Perfection

I booked for Christmas and this house was perfect! Quiet area with plenty of space for the 11 of us with room to spare. It snowed the entire time, which is what we were hoping for, and the kids loved it. There are lovely trails in the back of the house to explore and the kids to play in. The house is well stocked so if you forget something they will probably have it for you to use. The game room was also great with plenty of board games as well as the air hockey table. This house is EXACTLY as advertised; it's a beautiful home.

8/10 Good

Leti R.

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

Family Gathering

Pros: Nice vacation rental for large families. Roomy and comfortable. Large refrigerator. Cons: scratched, flaking cooking pans in kitchen, dull knives. Luckily I had two of my own skillets, and a couple of sharp knives. That being said, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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