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Casa Bella, a hidden gem in the heart of Twain Harte, WiFi, LAKE PRIVILEGES

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Exterior
Property grounds
In summer, enjoy sunning, happy hours, and barbecues on the deck
Read, watch a movie, play a board game in the sunny, inviting living room.
Read a book, watch a movie, or curl up and enjoy the warm fire.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 695.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Twain Harte, CA
  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Twain Harte Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Black Oak Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Casa Bella, a hidden gem in the heart of Twain Harte, WiFi, LAKE PRIVILEGES

Welcome to Fall season at Casa Bella...
Enjoy the quiet time of year in Twain Harte, free from the summer crowds, with sunny afternoons and cool evenings.
During the day, enjoy sunning on the deck, golf at our local golf course, a hike, or just perfect the Art of Doing Nothing.
In the evening, stroll downtown for a leisurely meal, you are within walking distance of all of Twain Harte's restaurants. Or...
Have a barbecue on the deck or cook dinner in our well equipped kitchen. The granite counter was made for happy hours.

Later on, have a glass of wine by the fire, read a book, play a board game, or pop some popcorn then curl up and watch a movie.

Casa Bella has many charms, original art work, leaded glass windows, rustic fir floors, and a French armoire. Recent renovations have given this stylish mountain retreat a fresh look. The great room features a convenient gas fireplace, large, comfy leather chairs and a big couch for reading, lazing, or watching TV. There is also a futon which opens into a full bed. The bedrooms each have a queen bed with down comforters. The first bedroom has a peaked pine ceiling, antique, leaded glass windows, and a French armoire. The second bedroom has a full bookshelf and a connected half bath.

In winter, Dodge Ridge is 20 miles up the highway, where you can spend the days skiing and snowboarding, or go to Leland High Sierra Snowplay in Strawberry, for sledding and tubing.

Make a day trip (just over 2 hours) to visit world famous Half Dome, one of many splendors in Yosemite National Park.
Also, visit the many nearby wineries, bistros, art galleries, and boutiques. Sonora is 15 minutes away, Murphys is 45.
After your travels you will look forward to returning to the pine forests of Twain Harte and the quiet comfort of Casa Bella.


Check in time 3 pm
Check out time 10 am

 Twain Harte, a small resort town in California's Gold Country, is in the High Sierra, elevation 3700 ft, one half hour from Dodge Ridge Ski and Snowboard Resort.
Under the Twain Harte arch you will find a charming downtown.
Twain Harte also offers golf, tennis, a private lake, miniature golf, and a skateboard park. (Twain Harte is located 16 miles east of the historic gold mining town of Columbia, and 12 miles east of the town of Sonora.)




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Property manager

Natalie Thiele
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Enjoy use of the deck in a way that does not disturb the neighbors. Twain Harte regulations state, No loud noises are permitted after 10 PM.
Please see rental agreement.

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 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

About the area

Twain Harte

Located in Twain Harte, this cabin is in the mountains. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mother Lode Fairgrounds and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Twain Harte, CA

What's nearby

  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twain Harte Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Twain Harte Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brentwood Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Oak Casino Resort - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jumping Coyote Espresso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cover's Apple Ranch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Day-O Espresso 3 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Oak Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Bella, a hidden gem in the heart of Twain Harte, WiFi, LAKE PRIVILEGES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Bella, a hidden gem in the heart of Twain Harte, WiFi, LAKE PRIVILEGES ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Bella, a hidden gem in the heart of Twain Harte, WiFi, LAKE PRIVILEGES ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Bella, a hidden gem in the heart of Twain Harte, WiFi, LAKE PRIVILEGES located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course. Twain Harte Lake and Brentwood Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maria t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is great
The house it great.However, BRVO gig doublebooking! We had to leave 2 days earlier than we planned. It was a pity
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun
Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bella Indeed
We loved our 4 night stay @ Casa Bella. We found the cabin well appointed, tastefully decorated and comfortable. The host was great as well. The experience made our trip to Twain Harte all the more special.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pouya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Love this cabin and the location to downtown. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to town
Adorable cabin. Perfect location to walk into town. We enjoyed the lake, mini golf, The Rick and Shave Ice. It was perfect for our family. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We had a great weekend at Casa Bella. It was great to be able to walk to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
This cabin does not have the newest appliances, but that is not what we were looking for! Our family of young kids had great restaurants, mini golf, parks, stores and coffee shops within walking distance from the front door. Plus easy access to the surrounding areas of great lakes, hiking and fishing sloughs. Add on the great Twain Harte lake experience and this is the perfect mountain cabin! Perfect trip for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
casa bella
Great place. AC was greatly appreciated. Love staying here & would use it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Perfect location, cozy surroundings and had everything we needed. Although we didn’t use them, it had lake privileges. Appreciated the air conditioning in the living room. Everything Worked perfectly for us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bella - Always a Great Stay!
Great location, super host, wonderfully stocked kitchen, and good rental for small groups with less mobile family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wiley G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, Cozy Cabin
Casa Bella was exactly what my family envisioned of a cabin in Twain Harte
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bella
Great property, convenient location to downtown Twain Harte. The property was clean, Cozy, and very inviting. We would stay here again👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bella
This was our second time staying at Casa Bella. Great experience! Always clean and cozy upon arrival. Got snow our second night which always makes it extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desiree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin in Twain Harte
We instantly fell in love with Casa Bella. It was warm and cozy when we came back from a day in the snow, super close to local restaurants, and perfect for our family of 4. Our kids loved the games, and we loved all of the homey touches. Natalie thought of everything and we will definitely be back. Location - easy to get to Leland Snow Park, Pinecrest Lake, and Dodge Ridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

patrick s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice rustic cabin, could use a thorough cleaning and fix-up in a few areas
We enjoyed our stay at Case Bella, I'd rate it 3.5 stars I was able to do halves! the good: - great location, can walk to town - very peaceful area - vintage kitchen suprisingly functional - VHS tapes! the not so good: - cabin was reasonably clean, but there were candy wrappers & dust bunnies under the chairs on the rug - no window covers in the back bedroom, beds not very comfortable - stocked items in the kitchen (salts etc) were empty / had bugs - we caught a great snow weekend (over a foot across 2 nights) but there was nothing to shovel or move the snow off the steps for safety
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and would highly recommend
Great little cabin right in downtown Twain Harte.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Deanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying there the cabin was so clean and well stocked with everything we needed.
Good experience for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andie A., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Well Stocked Cabin, Great Location
This cabin in Twain Harte is walking distance to the town, a short drive from family friendly hikes like the Ditch Trail, and lovely. Well stocked with books and games, the kids played monopoly, the adults enjoyed porch time with great sun shade ratio and an ice cold beer. The sleeping arrangements were perfect for a family of three and a family of two (adult and kid). There was a fold out cushion perfect for a kids bed. The living room/dining room is generous and warm feelings with beautiful star lights. Natalie was a fantastic host, very responsive and flexibly when we had to change our original winter stay (due to illness) to a summer stay! We hope to visit this lovely cabin again and hope you will as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Twain Harte Cabin
Second year in a row staying here. Been renting every summer at Twain Harte for about 25 years and since the kids and grandkids no longer gather with us, it’s become the perfect cabin for a downsized family (2 BR and 1.5 BA).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than the pictures, very clean, the home had everything we needed
The home was perfect for our group/ Great location, walking distance to everything. clean, easy to access and lived up to expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay again!
This property was clean and homey. Well prepped for visitors with labels indicating where beach chairs and outdoor cushions were. The renter book was clear and so helpful. Our almost 2yo settled in almost immediately and was so sad to leave. The listing noted a lot of driveway parking which we didn't find to be true but that is the only negative note I have about this property. The quick walk to town (and without major hills) was a game changer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Thiele

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My husband and I are originally from the Bay Area.. We have lived in Sacramento for 30 years where I ran a home staging business for 25 years. I am retired and now spend my time wondering what comes next.

Why they chose this property

Casa Bella has been in my family for 59 years. In 1965 our family went to Twain Harte for a two week summer vacation. We rented a rustic little cabin. As soon as we arrived we fell in love with the town, the woodsy surroundings, and wonderful Twain Harte Lake. My mother immediately found a cabin to buy. We have enjoyed many wonderful times here over the years and hope you will, too.

What makes this property unique

I like to take a project to work on while vacationing. I am always inspired in Twain Harte, and can find plenty of room to work, either on the deck or on the wide kitchen counter. When I need a break, I hike up the road, then down and around to a beautiful little lake.
I love the smell of Twain Harte. It comes from a plant called Mountain Misery. I can't tell you why it is so named, but it is a delightful smell and it tells me I'm home.

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