FlexiCancel, High Speed Internet, Family Friendly, Nature Lover Retreat

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Side view of cottage- entrance through the mudroom.

Looking down driveway...top of drive has room for two vehicles comfortably.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

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Pool
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Twain Harte, CA

Twain Harte Miniature Golf
‪4 min drive‬
Twain Harte Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Black Oak Casino
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs family room

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Indulge yourself in a respite in our quaint cottage minutes from Twain Harte. This two bedroom charmer, a cozy 1500 square feet, is nestled among the aromatic pines on the edge of the Bureau of Land Management acreage. It sports wall murals, used brick fireplace, mudroom entrance, patio deck, and a nicely equipped kitchen. In the heart of Gold Country, historic Jamestown, Columbia, and Sonora are must see stops. Pinecrest Lake and Dodge Ridge Ski Resort are 20-22 miles while Yosemite beckons a little over an hour away. Hiking, exploring caves, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, white water river rafting, cross country skiing, alpine skiing make this retreat a sport enthusiast's and nature lover's delight.

Property manager

Lynette Baker

Languages

English

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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

Games, colors, DVDs, books offered.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Must be housebroken/ not left alone.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

THIS IS A SMOKE FREE COTTAGE- NO EXCEPTIONS

BED, BATH, KITCHEN LINENS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST NO SMOKING/ NO PARTIES/ NO ANIMALS

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Twain Harte

Located in Twain Harte, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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.

Twain Harte, CA

What's nearby

Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Twain Harte Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Twain Harte Lake - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
Brentwood Lake - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Black Oak Casino - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Black Oak Casino Resort - ‬12 min drive
‪Jumping Coyote Espresso - ‬10 min drive
‪Cover's Apple Ranch - ‬14 min drive
‪Day-O Espresso 3 - ‬7 min drive
‪Black Oak Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does FlexiCancel, High Speed Internet, Family Friendly, Nature Lover Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is FlexiCancel, High Speed Internet, Family Friendly, Nature Lover Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FlexiCancel, High Speed Internet, Family Friendly, Nature Lover Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FlexiCancel, High Speed Internet, Family Friendly, Nature Lover Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FlexiCancel, High Speed Internet, Family Friendly, Nature Lover Retreat located?

This family-friendly Twain Harte cottage is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course. Twain Harte Lake and Brentwood Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elaine F.

30 July 2023

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

Lovely and spotlessly clean

The cabin is very comfortable — great beds and bedding. It has much of the original hardware that’s in impeccable shape. Obviously a very well loved cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franco I.

25 February 2023

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

Winter wonderland coziness!

Such a wonderfully cozy home to weather a winter storm in! Lynette the owner was so responsive / communicative by text. We had planned on driving up to Leland snow park or Dodge Ridge (~40min away) every day but ended up playing with our daughter on the property. Sledding down the driveway in the powder and building snow sculptures was part of our blissful daily routine followed by warming up by the fireplace. Kitchen is fully equipped with anything you’d need to prepare a meal. The pilot light to the old wall heater in the living room went out on our 3rd day but there were enough space heaters and fireplace to keep things nice and toasty. Plenty of towels and blankets. Such a wonderful home away from home. +600mbps internet! Could’ve streamed entertainment to our hearts’ content but ended up watching classic family movies from their expansive DVD collection. Because of the snow we needed to park our minivan on the main road about 30 yards down the driveway. Thank goodness Lynette sent me a text to warn us before the snow hit. It wld’ve been impossible to get our car up/down in this snow. Not even 4x4 vehicles were able to handle the steep grade. Obviously this property would not recommended if it’s snowing and anyone in your party requires handicap accessibility. For us it presented a super fun opportunity to sled down to our car every day to clear snow and warm up the engine. We would come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel t.

30 November 2022

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

thanksgiving get away

This cottage is great for 1-2 couples and kids. Best feature is the fireplace. Location has nice views and kitchen was well equipped. The photos are accurate and just a short drive into main part of town. Owner were very responsive to questions. We would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Garrett M.

26 August 2022

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

Nice Cottage, good location

Good location just outside of town, plenty of food options 5-7 minute drive. Woodsy area, deer out the back window. Very clean, fully equipped kitchen. Convenient washer/dryer. Photos are accurate and up-to-date. I did not find the uphill driveway a problem at all. Prospective renters should note two items: as seen in the photos, you need to be comfortable on stairs. The traction strips def helped when wearing just socks. 2ndly, note the lack of central a/c (there is a portable a/c in the upstairs master bedroom). The temperatures hit triple-digits during my stay Aug 2022, and it was admittedly hot inside. My suggestion to the owner is more towels - one each bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth is a bit lite for a 3-day stay. But again very nice cottage, good layout, nice wood patio, flexible cancellation policy which fortunately I did not have to use.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill L.

21 July 2022

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

Super comfy bed, nice tree view

Most unfortunately I got sick and was stuck at the cabin rather than out exploring. The cabin was pleasant and had a nice tree view, which I saw a lot of… The upstairs master bedroom where we slept had super comfy bed. Seems like a good base for exploring the area. We’d go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neha K.

16 February 2022

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

Cozy cabin!!

This was a great property that worked really well for our needs. We had a ski weekend plan at Dodge and this cabin was great to unwind after a ski day. It was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Lynette was always available to answer any questions, and the instructions to get the property were really helpful. Only thing to watch out is that we only noticed after checking in was the upstairs bathroom has a tub only option that is difficult to use as an adult esp if you’re tall because of the slanted ceiling it sits under. But otherwise just perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

22 January 2022

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

Comfortable Stay

The home was very comfortable for a family getaway to the snow in Twain Harte. The owners were responsive and welcoming. We would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

27 November 2021

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay and everything was very nice. Well stocked kitchen and lovely house overall.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

15 September 2021

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

Had a great time

Had a wonderful time. Enjoyed sitting out under the trees on the deck.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

wendy t.

6 August 2021

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

We absolutely loved our vacay!

We loved how everything we would need was provided in this home. The kids got a kick out of washing their own dishes and they felt like they had all the space the needed in the loft. We can’t wait to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

2 August 2021

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Wonderful Stay at the Baker’s

Our family had a wonderful stay at the Baker’s place in Twain Harte. The house was perfect for us with plenty of space and full amenities. The kids loved the loft room with all the games and videos to watch and my wife, our dog and I enjoyed sitting out on the deck under the beautiful trees. Lynette is such a gracious host. Communication with her was so easy and she provided great information on the house and the local area. She was very accommodating and everything was set up better than anticipated. Thanks so much Lynette! We’ll definitely recommend your place and hope to return soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mhari S.

13 July 2021

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Wonderful stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin sits high on a hill so when you are sitting on the deck it feels like you are in a tree house! It was great for wildlife viewing - we saw loads of birds including a woodpecker and some passing deer. There is plenty of space indoors as well and a very well stocked kitchen. It was really hot while we were there so we appreciated shade on the deck, the fans throughout and air conditioning upstairs. There are 2 roads that lead up to the house - one has a very sharp turn but the other does not. My suggestion would be to take the entrance to the north (basically follow the instructions from Lynette instead of Google). The road is steep but we had no problem getting up and down. Most notable about our stay was our host. Lynette went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. It was evident that she cared a great deal about making our experience the best it could be. That included tips on dog- friendly things to do in the area like live music at Eproson Park on Saturday night - I recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Merced California

8 July 2021

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

Lovely cabin great location

Quiet and very relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

vita b.

25 June 2021

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

one of the best rental cottages

First of all thanks to owners for letting us to stay, warm welcoming,informative, thoughtfully organized about everything you might need or could use. Beautiful cottage right in the middle of big tall trees, clean, quite. We wished that only the driveway was asphalt instead just gravels. We have small cedan and it was quite difficult to drive up hill to park. overall we enjoyed staying here and would recommend! thank you! Vita

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Randi Y.

17 June 2021

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

Nice quiet retreat

Great hideaway. Dog friendly :)

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

16 June 2021

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

What a lovely cottage

It was so beautiful and clean the town was friendly we loved the dogs next store! The Bakers had everything for us it was beautiful thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

4 June 2021

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

Great Experience

We had a wonderful week relaxing in the forest. The place was very clean. There were some great local hikes and lakes we visited. We spent a lot of time enjoying the deck and relaxing indoors with board games, books, and puzzles! Despite the heat outside we were able to keep the inside very comfortable and the evenings were nice and cool! Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

31 May 2021

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

Very nice stay at very nice cabin.

Perfect for a small family. Upstairs area was great for our 8 year old. Yosemite was no longer accepting new reservations when we came but it didn’t matter. Pine rest lake and Beardsley lake were short drives away and super fun.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karsten S., Mountain View, CA, USA

13 April 2021

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

Wonderful cabin for a weekend getaway

Well equipped kitchen for cooking, ample space, and everything clean - we had a great time with our toddler during a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

June G.

7 April 2021

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

Cozy

It’s a beautiful cottage. Very cozy... Be very careful though... neighbors dogs tend to just pop up unannounced and be very annoying. The owners seem to not care. The black pug and mixed dog would taunt my dogs. The chihuahua would constantly bark at my kids to the point they would be afraid to play outside. Our dogs majority of the time had to be kept on the deck. Other than that the cottage was comfy and cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2 April 2021

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

Good place for a family with children

Nice, cosy house, very clean. Steep drive way and the requirement to take home your own trash could be deterring for some.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Deby B.

31 March 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, dog friendly retreat in the trees

Spent many hours playing board games and visiting on the deck. Kitchen was well appointed and beds were comfortable. Only gave 4 stars because the neighbors dogs came and pooped everyday , the downstairs bathroom shower had hair in the drain and the toilet wasn't clean when we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna O.

18 March 2021

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

Wonderful Cottage in the Trees!

We had a lovely and relaxing weekend at the Baker's cottage. Lynette was tremendously responsive to our questions, and helped us all the way. There was a widespread power outage in the area for several hours, due to a pole fire. Lynette followed up with PG&E and gave us frequent updates. In the meantime, we were happy to use the BBQ to cook our dinner. Overall, we had a great and memorable weekend in the trees!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

22 February 2021

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

Adorable House

Lovely house. Super cute. Lynette was very responsive and helpful while we were there. It was perfect for our family of 5.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

19 February 2021

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

Great long weekend away

We were looking for a house near the snow to accommodate four adults, two kids, and a dog. This was perfect! We headed up to Pinecrest for sledding, then came home to the house which was nice and cozy, and surrounded by trees. We loved the fireplace. The owners were responsive and friendly. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lynette Baker

We are from Turlock, California. Gary is a newly retired veterinarian and Lynette was an RN/ but more wife and mom. Gary's parents purchased the cottage in 1968- we took ownership in 1992. We did lots of updates then and still enjoy improving the property to suit the needs of travelers. We have two adult children and five grandchildren 6 years old and under- guess what we enjoy doing?!?!

Why they chose this property

Our children grew up coming to the cottage. We have great memories in front of the fireplace playing board games on a snowy day or drinking hot chocolate after a ski/ snowboard day or barbecuing on the deck after water sports/ beach day/ hiking at Pinecrest.

What makes this property unique

BENEFITS OF THE COTTAGE:
***Close to Twain Harte town center
***Peaceful/ quiet
***Bureau of Land Management 5 feet in back of Cottage
***Semi- secluded
***Dining in large bay window among the Pines
***Wrap around deck with large seating area and cafe lights

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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