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The Elderberry Retreat - Dream Location!

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Welcome to The Elderberry Retreat! We believe in unbeatable amenities and service.
Cozy living room with a dedicated work space.
Shaver Lake has two main marinas and rentals of all kinds!
Gorgeous slab with a raw edge. Dining table seats 8.
Fully equipped kitchen to cook all your favorite meals.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8134.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Shaver Lake, CA
  • Shaver Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Museum of the Sierra
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sierra Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

The Elderberry Retreat - Dream Location!

This cozy, clean cabin is located in the very popular, east village. A prime location, walking distance to stores, restaurants, and just 1/4 mile to the lake. Shaver Lake is the perfect place to vacation. The climate is ideal with cool summers and mild winters. The list of activities is long and includes, hiking, fishing, skiing, sledding, boating, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and more!

For more pictures & our Shaver Lake tips, check out The Cabin Host on IG & FB @thecabinhost!

We will be available to help you with questions prior to or during your stay by phone, text, or email. Please do not hesitate to give us a call!

Come and visit this beautiful year-round mountain playground and see why Shaver Lake & Huntington Lake are Central California’s Favorite Vacation Destinations.

When you rent our cabin, you will have the entire cabin during your stay.
You have access to the entire home. I'll send you a personalized key code one week before check-in. Access is that easy :)

The cabin is for families and friend getaways only, no parties. We are the owners, not a rental agency. We have neighbors who live next to our cabin year round and we want to respect that.

The Elderberry Retreat is located in the very popular east village and the closest you can get to the lake as far as cabin rentals!

Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine upon your arrival!

Two-story, 1444 square feet outfitted to suit the needs of a modern vacationer. Beautiful new hardwood flooring throughout! A fully equipped kitchen provides a user-friendly space to cook a meal. A washer and dryer in the cabin are perfect for soggy ski clothes. Entertainment options like flat-screen TVs mean you can cozy up with a good movie next to the fireplace! Large deck with table and chairs in the summertime, with a good cup of joe in hand (complimentary selection of coffee and hot cocoa are offered, of course).

We have a crockpot, waffle maker, and flat griddle great for pancakes or crepes! We have a nice covered bbq area with a charcoal bbq. You will need to bring charcoal. Wifi, 2 flat-screen TVs equipped with Blu-ray players so you can access your fav programs via Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or other, DVD library, bocce ball, corn hole, foosball, and board games.

The cabin has two bedrooms, each with queen beds and dressers. The loft has two double beds and a full pull out couch. New mattresses and linens.

Linens - We DO provide clean linens
Towels - We DO provide clean bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.
Toiletries - We DO provide shampoo, conditioner, and soap for each bathroom.

It's our favorite place & we are excited to share it with you!

If you have a large party, multiple families, family reunion, wedding...secure multiple cabins to be close to your friends and family! Message me for details @thecabinhost.

As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide you with the below protection. The cost of this protection has been included in your rental rate and fees and covers you for accidental damages during your stay. The Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $3,000 of coverage for accidental contents damage and up to $500,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury. Complete terms regarding the Trust and Safety coverage will be included in your welcome message. The Trust and Safety Fee is refundable only if the reservation is canceled in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date.

There is no public transportation in Shaver Lake. In the winter you will want a 4 wheel drive vehicle or snow chains.

Things to bring:

Warm clothes. The evenings can get cool even in the summer.

Sun screen, paper plates, napkins. We have plenty of dishes, but do not have a dishwasher. It is nice to have paper plates as an option should you not feel like cleaning up the kitchen:)

Extra newspaper for the fire.

Property manager

Jamie - The Cabin Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
No parties or events allowed. No smoking allowed. No pets allowed. Please respect the noise curfew. Please turn off the AC when you go out.

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

Shaver Lake is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra National Forest and Shaver Lake, while Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum of the Sierra are cultural highlights.
Map
Shaver Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Sierra National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shaver Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Sierra Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Museum of the Sierra - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sierra Marina - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaver Lake Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shaver Lake Pub N Grub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Tripper Cafe & Tea House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bob's Blue Sky Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elderberry Retreat - Dream Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elderberry Retreat - Dream Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elderberry Retreat - Dream Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Elderberry Retreat - Dream Location! located?

This family-friendly Shaver Lake cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Shaver Lake. Museum of the Sierra and Central Sierra Historical Society are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Perfect Family Cabin

We stayed at the Elderberry House for a snow weekend with the grandkids. The home was perfect! The check in instructions were helpful, bedding and furniture were comfortable, and the location was perfect. Everything was provided. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Great Place

Our family had a wonderful time at this cabin. Jamie was very responsive to any questions we had. It has an extremely well stocked kitchen and plenty of room upstairs for the kids. Since we were there during a heat wave, the A/C did make us comfortable in the afternoons. Plenty of room to park boat trailers. Bocce ball was a very big hit!
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10/10 Excellent

Garrett P.

Elderberry Retreat

Our family has stayed in the Elderberry Retreat for two winters in a row now and we cannot recommend it enough. The location is great as its an easy walk into the village to restaurants and coffee shops. The cabin itself is great for a family. The kids love the loft and the front yard is large and the perfect place to play in the snow. The host is fantastic and very easy to work with. We cannot wait to return again next winter!
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10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Great cabin!

The Elderberry Retreat is a wonderful cabin. There was plenty of room for our family of 4. The kitchen was well stocked, clean, and overall felt very homey. Located is a quiet neighborhood just down the street from the main road. The Foosball table and games were a big hit.
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10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Great cabin!

The Elderberry Retreat is a wonderful cabin. There was plenty of room for our family of 4. The kitchen was well stocked, clean, and overall felt very homey. Located is a quiet neighborhood just down the street from the main road. The Foosball table and games were a big hit.
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10/10 Excellent

MaryT

Lovely Elderberry Retreat

It has cute little touches that enhance the ambiance of the cabin. The Cabin Host provides within the cabine everything you need to enjoy your vacation. We just had to bring our food and clothing and the rest is there. I love that we can walk to town and the lake from the Elderberry Retreat location. This was our second stay in this cute cabin and we'll be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Shaver

Great property to rent. Clean and next to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wim v.

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

Jamie Is a Super Host

Jamie was wonderfully accommodating when our stay needed to be rescheduled twice due to the terrible weather. The cabin was very clean, cozy, and well-appointed. A great stay for our family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley Z.

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

Great cabin for ski weekend with friends/family.

We stayed for a long weekend with 2 families with small kids. Great loft for kids to sleep in with 2 rooms for the adults. Short drive to China Peak. Appreciated all the cooking extras in the kitchen like small appliances, spices, and condiments. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Perfect Location - Fun Place

A clean, bright cabin-home, filled with fun games including bocce ball, foosball ball, all the necessary things (laundry, kitchen, good beds), plus a bottle of wine. A very relaxing spot and lovely neighborhood. The games were a big plus. We laughed so hard we cried! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

HIzvy R.

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

it was amaizing!

It was a Great place for the whole family. It was really clean and provides lots of items from kitchen to bathroom!! it was great totally coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Super Stay in Shaver

Jamie went out of her way to help us book a last minute getaway for New Year's. Shaver was beautiful with the recent snowfall and the Elderberry Retreat was perfect. In a great location with a 5-10 minute walk to restaurants and the pub. There were families sledding all around the neighborhood. Enjoyed the fireplace with hot chocolate every night. Jamie-The Cabin Host manages a number of cabins and I would definitely look at renting one of the others if this one is unavailable for the time you want. Thanks again Jamie!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbra D.

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

Updated and well stocked cabin

My family had a wonderful stay at this updated cabin. It is very close to the lake and the main area of town. The cabin is stocked with many items (large pots/pans, spices, wii, movies, foosball, bocce ball) and has an open floor plan for all to gather. I have stayed at many Shaver lake cabins over the years, but this cabin has been the best by far. I hope to rent again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

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

Cozy

Jaime's place so cute and cozy. Nice short walk to town. Just wish there was more lighting out side for the beautiful evenings outside playing cornhole. Great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

The Perfect Getaway

Such a perfect stay. We had such a wonderful time at this property. Everything is actually as pictured! The home was so cozy and definitely a home we will be returning to. Any questions I had, Jamie was sure to respond within minutes to make sure we had the perfect stay. Such great hosts and such a beautiful home. Thank you Jamie for this perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Robyn G.

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

Comfy cabin

The cabin was so comfortable and had a perfect floor plan! The kids loved the upstairs loft with the games! A little disappointed in the WiFi/cable (not sure) connection to the TV....we were unable to watch a movie all the way through because it kept buffering all the time. But overall the stay was great 👍

10/10 Excellent

Yung C.

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

Cozy and clean right next to Shaver Lake

This listing was the perfect place for our getaway! Very close proximity to Shaver Lake and the shops in town. We could walk to both. Quiet and warm with the old school fireplace. Can cook s’mores inside the living room. Jamie and her husband were the best hosts who could be reached on my first call. They both checked in to see how things were. Thank you both!

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey V., Carlsbad

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

Our favorite place to get away

This was our 4th year returning to this cabin in Shaver Lake! We can't imagine staying anywhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

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

We’ve been coming to Shaver for 30+ years and this by far was one of the nicest places we’ve stayed

We loved our stay and it was a wonderful cabin and Jamie ( the owner) was wonderful! We will definitely be back and look forward to staying here again ! Wonderful trip!!! The bocce ball was awesome too !

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Gem in the middle of everything

Beautiful cozy cabin that was great for a family getaway. Everything we needed was provided. Stove in fireplace provided warmth for the whole cabin and was supplied with ample wood we appreciated. Centered in the middle of shaver village, we walked around frequently enjoying the neighborhood and town. We look forward to returning, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Malia F.

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

Nice & Cozy

Overall good experience and would recommend. Location is ideal near the small town shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Great time!

We had a great time! House was the perfect size and the location was awesome! Will definitely stay again! Thanks Jamie for making it seamless!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Great place.

We had a great time in the snow for a last minute trip while our cabin was having some work done. The cabin was as described except for some confusion about a 3rd bedroom which is actually an open loft. If we ever needed to stay again we would. Thank you, Jamie.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kassie R.

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

Lake vacay

Had a great time with our boys. Great location, so close to the stores and lake. We enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott a.

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

Amazing Place!

This place was great. Jaime was such a great host. Allowed us for an early check in, which really helped out. Place was very clean and cozy, and stocked with just about anything you need. Plenty of linens and places to sleep, and soap and shampoo in both showers. Location was amazing, although roads were pitch black at night. Make sure you bring a small flashlight or phone LED if you will be walking down to the bars or restaurant. (Maybe a 7 minute walk....?) Super close. Everyone was great in Shaver, great place to take a mini-vaca. Will def be back, and hope to rent this same place next year. Thanks again Jaime!!!

About the host

Hosted by Jamie - The Cabin Host

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Hey, I'm Jamie owner of The Cabin Host. We are a family of four who loves the outdoors and spending time with family & friends! I am married to an awesome Fire Captain who doubles as my handyman. We love to cook, camp, and travel. Some of our fave times at our cabin include playing cards, boating, skiing, sledding, hiking, and enjoying meals! We have enjoyed hosting other families at our cabin so much, that I now co-host for other cabin owners in Shaver Lake! My goal is to create the perfect stay for you in Shaver Lake. If you have a large party, multiple families, family reunion, wedding, and want to secure multiple cabins to be close to your friends and family, message me for details. You can view all of the cabins I host here - https://www.airbnb.com/users/6806097/listings For more pictures & Shaver Lake tips, check out The Cabin Host on IG & FB @thecabinhost! I look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

We chose Shaver Lake because we grew up visiting as children and have fond memories. We enjoy Shaver Lake for all it has to offer. Lake time in the summer and skiing/snowboarding in the winter.

What makes this property unique

Highlight of our cozy cabin is the location. Off the main roads, so it is quiet, but close enough to walk to town and the lake.

Languages:

English