Unique Former Fly Fishing Lodge

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lawn is 15,000 sq ft. Enough for a football game!!

Front and back couches have very comfortable queens

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

lakehead, CA

Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area
‪8 min drive‬
Shasta Lake
‪12 min drive‬
Lake Shasta Caverns
‪20 min drive‬
Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Room

1 King Bed

River Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Located just 5 miles from Shasta Lake this former fly fishing lodge is perched on a private mesa overlooking the wild and scenic Upper Sacramento River. It is the only structure on the water for over 25 miles and is completely private yet easily accessible. It is just 5 minutes from Lake Shasta and only 25 minutes to Redding or Mount Shasta.

Perfect for a dream vacation, large or small family reunion, weddings, large events, or just a great fishing adventure. The lodge can accommodate up to 16 people and has a formal dining room with a 16' table. With 3 refrigerators, 1 chest freezer, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, and 2 sinks even the largest meals can be prepared easily. Watch the eagles and osprey soar as you sit on the front porch or walk with the kids down to an idyllic swimming hole that is just steps away. Did we mention the large wild rainbow trout just outside the front door? Guides and instruction can be arranged. There is a pull-through for your ski boat, plenty of parking, and even a spot for a large RV.
Keywords: Lodge large home private on water

Property manager

Michelle & Brian Woodfill

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$500 deposit is required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A/C: Do not turn lower than 76. Heat: No higher than 75

Keep porch metal door closed at all times and interior doors closed inside porch. It keeps the bugs out and cooling/heating inside bedrooms.

Hot tub: The gray breaker panel on front corner of house has the "spa" switch to turn on. Do not touch the filter basket. No toys allowed.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakehead

Located in Lakehead, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shasta Dam is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area and Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

lakehead, CA

What's nearby

Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
Shasta Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
Lake Shasta Caverns - 20 min drive - 23.0 km
Castle Crags State Park - 28 min drive - 33.3 km
Trinity Lake - 53 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Basshole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Klub Klondike - ‬7 min drive
‪Camp Shasta Coffee Com - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
‪Basshole Brews - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Former Fly Fishing Lodge pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Unique Former Fly Fishing Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Former Fly Fishing Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Former Fly Fishing Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Sacramento River and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area. Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Becky D.

10 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Family getaway.

Owners are wonderful. We loved the river beach and the train! Large grass area was a HUGE plus!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

george k.

20 October 2024

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

Family Gathering

Beautiful location, clean, well equipped kitchen, short walk to swimming area and so enjoyed having trains traveling so near property. Slept 11 of us quite comfortably...and the pool table and hot tub were a plus. Fi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Grid T.

16 May 2023

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

Great stay. Again

Easily accommodated seven for three nights

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

3 June 2024

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

Great Spot on Sac River

Great setting on Sac River. Eight of us stayed for a week while fishing Lake Shasta. Plenty of room, clean and quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T., Redding, Ca

3 May 2022

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

Fabulous Stay

Perfect for our group!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

8 September 2023

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

Beautiful property

Great house with all the amenities you would need. Beautiful yard. River was great and super accessible. Already thinking about coming back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankur J.

16 June 2021

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

Nice house and location

Our kids enjoyed the lawn outside and the location next to train tracks so they got to see many trains. Great access to river close by and we enjoyed the dip in the river. House is convenient and the host was responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight L.

11 July 2023

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

Great getaway by Lake Shasta

Cute place with 5 small bedrooms for our extended family. Close to lake shasta, a really nice spot on the river. The train is close by but not too noisy. Some of the family enjoyed the hot tub. Great accommodations for an extended family or small wedding party.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

7 July 2021

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

Great family get away

This property was a perfect family summer get away. The living spaces are roomy, the sleeping places served 5 different families well. Access to a great swimming beach was nearby. The kids loved the yard and the trains! The property managers were easy to communicate with and very nice. We hope to return

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Salena A.

3 July 2023

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

Magical

This place really sets the bar for a peaceful getaway. Private river, huge spacious home - perfect for entertaining a large family, large outdoor space. The place was very clean, and excellent communication with the hosts. We plan to book here in the future!! I did not want to leave.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn U.

23 July 2023

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

Wonderful family friendly home

Two families of six stayed here for a week and it was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep and three full bathrooms. The home has a huge grass lawn to play on and the spa was very nice and clean with a view of the mountains, river and trains. The kitchen has everything you could ever need and even a Keurig! It was a huge blessing that there was plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, dish washer detergent, and trash bags. The train does go by a couple of times a day or night. I heard it the first night but slept through it the rest of the nights. We took all eight of our kids down to the sandy beach at the river which is on the right before the property. Crossing the train tracks was no big deal and the kids loved swimming in the river. Bring life jacket for littles and our bigs just floated around in tube rafts. We brought out boat and jet ski. Plenty of parking room and we used the Antlers boat ramp which was 5 minutes from the house. Tons of coves to play in just across from the launch ramp. Loved this house and will definitely stay again! Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grid T.

23 April 2022

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

Central location to fish Upper Sac, Lower Sac, Lake Shasta and other venues.

We will be back! Thanks.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

3 January 2022

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

Great stay!

Thank you for a great stay! My son is leaving for the Navy, this was the perfect place to spend some good family time before he leaves. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vinayak P.

31 December 2021

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

Peaceful, Enjoyable beautiful in winter

We found the place really beautiful. Peaceful. It is Exactly shown in pictures. Even though it was winter it was green . Expected good snow and it was there. Clean , enough beddings for 12 to 14 people. Huge loooong table for 15 people to dine. Lavish kitchen . Huge TV, Only problem with TV we found we could attach HDMI but audio could not come through TV speakers , I suggest if you want to enjoy movies get your own bluetooth speaker and use it. But TV is huge and very good. Could not login into netflix in smart tv. But these are not negative points at all as there are simple solutions available. Every guest and kids loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

28 July 2021

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

Great trip

Good house, good company, good fishing, what else can you ask for.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anil L.

24 July 2021

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

Nice place

Very nice place clean. We had lots of fun love it..

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margarita G.

22 March 2021

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

Over all everything went well

Thank you so much for everything we wished we had more time to stay and enjoy everything we were out all day for both l days but overall we all enjoyed quality family time we did not give anyone the wifi password so all teen Agers kids and adults enjoyed time together

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth S.

25 August 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Description of property missing key details I wish I understood before renting this home.

The description states: "If it's a Cosy Getaway with no interruptions you're looking for, we have a covered hot tub and a fire-pit overlooking the Sacramento River, with access to a beautiful swimming hole with a sandy beach." In the year 2020 I do not consider "no interruptions" to mean "no WiFi". Although I appreciate that Craig was quick to explain the property is on "the edge of the wilderness" and should have WiFi next year, I think it is misleading not to clearly state that this home currently has no WiFi. The "swimming hole and sandy beach" are really beautiful. We swam every day. It is a busy spot with locals fishing and swimming. The description however fails to state you need to cross the railroad tracks to reach the beach. As a parent, there are real safety concerns about kids crossing the tracks on their own. Although there is a photo online that shows the train tracks are less than 100' from the home, the description makes no mention that the trains run day and night and the windows in the home rattle and tracks squeal with every train passing. There is photo on line of the formal dining room with a set 16-foot table in a room with white walls. I was shocked when we arrived to see that the dinning room walls were completely covered in graffiti. There are plenty of picture online of the graffiti but it is impossible to tell that this is the same room from the photos.

10/10 Excellent

Maxine W.

16 June 2020

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

Great place to escape

Property is big and access to river.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason F., Oakland

15 August 2019

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

Wonderful family getaway

We gathered 16 family members here for our annual getaway. What a great place for the kids! Everything worked out great. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kalyan A.

7 July 2019

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

Lake Shastha Summer Vacation

Good location and neatly maintained. Space is ample outside the property. Less sound and disturbance. Private residense

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

28 July 2018

Fantastic Property!!! Wonderful Vacation!!!

Four families on a family adventure to Lake Shasta and surrounding areas. Plenty of room everyone had their own space. The place is better than the pictures! My 21/2 year old grandson loves trains. He was happy all week, especially when the engineers blew their horns for him as they passed. Craig is quick to reply to inquiries and answered all our pre-arrival questions. Definitely would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Michelle & Brian Woodfill

Why they chose this property

The Perfect Space For Your Perfect Day.
Surrounded by breathtaking national forestry, a day spent at House on the River is an escape from the busyness of everyday life. Set on its own private land mesa within a river canyon, it is the only property on the river for 25 miles. With its unmatched view of the river, it is Shasta County’s premier outdoor wedding venue. Being only five miles from Shasta Lake, boating, and plenty of other water activities also makes it a unique vacation rental. House on the River creates an unforgettable setting for events whether it’s a wedding, reunion or family vacation. Welcome to one of the top destinations in the northern district of California.

What makes this property unique

House On The River affords you privacy and seclusion while being within 25 minutes of so many different outdoor adventures.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest Room

Master Room

River Room

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property