Log Cabin/Fishing Lodge- Private 5 Acre Property in Sierras Bishop, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 111833

the house from above early fall

 

Location: Bishop, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (40 miles south of Mammoth)

Accommodations:  Log House/Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)

Whether you are a writer looking for solitude and inspiration, a yogi in search of a special retreat destination; or a couple, family or individuals looking for a unique relaxing time away from home, our little piece of paradise is for you! Or perhaps you are looking for trout fishing excellence and sunset cocktails... you've come to the right spot. We are located only 40 minutes south of Mammoth Mountain, a spectacular mountain range which from Thanksgiving through July 4th is home to some of the best skiing or snowboarding in the country. July through October enjoy all things outdoors that don't involve snow gear- boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, "hot spring-ing" to name a few.

Ten minutes north of Bishop, in the famous Owen's Valley, our log home and separate log studio are set on five acres of naturally landscaped high desert terrain. The main house and its guest house were built 26 years ago by an adoring husband for his wife. He planted fruit trees and cypress, tapping into and directing a constantly flowing natural spring on the property for irrigation and house use - you have never tasted water as sweet as this. The couple lived on the property until two years ago, when age and circumstance forced them to sell.

The house and detached guest house sit high on the edge of the foothills of the White Mountain Range. The property has about 40 mature fruit trees and is edged with huge pine. Quiet and private, often the only sounds you hear are songs from the visiting finches and whinnies from the horse property down the road.

Bishop is famous for its seasons. In spring the cherry and apricot blossom aroma fill the air. The property backs BLM land which means the miles of paths into and through the White Mountains become your back yard. An easy hike to an abandoned gold mine is a great post-lunch outing. Every kid's dream.

Summer brings a slow desert heat with cool nights. Take a float down the Owen's River in an inner tube or enjoy the area's abundant fishing opportunities. Discover the High Sierras by driving just 20 minutes to magnificent swimming spots, fishing, or spectacular hiking to glacial lakes. Mind-blowing!

With autumn the leaves turn and fall, often you will wake to a layer of ice on the bird bath. Take residence, cozied up in a blanket, on one of the outdoor teak lounges overlooking the valley and sip your morning coffee while watching the birds at the feeder.

Winter brings the spectacular snowy Sierra views to bake pies by or just lose yourself in. Magically, it can be snowing and stormy in Mammoth but sunny and gorgeous at our place, perfect for the non-skiers/boarders to lunch outside in the Grotto area. Late afternoon sit by the fire with a puzzle or just stare off into the distance at the sun disappearing behind the snowcapped peaks.

A scenic four hour drive from either LA or Reno. Once here, walk into the house and take in the woodsy log cabin aroma. Flop down on the cozy sofa and breath out. We made a choice to have no TV (we do have high speed internet though), but good music and a game of scrabble or a puzzle does wonders for the soul.

This is a special place for a special kind of person. Contact us and we can tell you so much more.

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Vacation Rental Features

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Covered Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: there is plenty of parking on the property for RV or boat
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Bunk Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Numerous natural hot springs are in the area.

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$275-$450/nt house only
Additional $150/nt for private studio apartment
* $500 security deposit due at time of booking
* Minimum 3 nt stay
* 14 nt cancellation policy
* Or if within the 14 nts and we can fill the cabin, we will refund
* Credit card, Cashier's check or money order necessary to hold rental

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/27/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    " The rental was fantastic! Everyone agreed that your cabin was great. The kids loved eating meals at the kitchen counter, discovering pretty rocks in the "warm room", swinging in the hammock, exploring the property, and running up and down the long driveway flying their kites. In short, it was a perfect house for kids. The adults appreciated the fully stocked kitchen, artistic decor, and close proximity to amazing rock climbing and hiking areas. Thanks for the detailed info you provided, and the great vacation rental! -- The Boyce Family "
• 10/26/08
  Positive Rating
  Jennifer J. , Simi Valley, CA
  • We had a great time at the cabin. What a wonderful ecclectic place. Beautiful view of the Sierras from the porch. Really enjoyed the fresh apples and pears. Had to bake an apple pie that first night. The mines are really great, especially the ones above the property. We drove around by way of coldwater canyon but found out it could easily be hiked. The temperature was great, almost balmy at night even though it was much colder in Bishop. Interesting micro-climate. We had fun doing a jigsaw puzzle, listening to the cd collection, stargazing and generally lazing around the place. We will definitely be back!
• 05/12/08
  Positive Rating
  Bert & Family , Atascadero, CA
  • Well here we are a year later - repeat tenants. Only 7 of us this year and we just had the main house for 3 nights - Friday through Sunday. Fished Crowley again (2 days), not as good as last year but still fun and relaxing. House was superb, upgraded psychedelic flooring (good thing), everything was clean, well stocked and working. We all love this place and recommend it to everyone – you won’t be disappointed. Peaceful, plenty of room (inside and out) plus we had beautiful weather. Until next time.
• 04/20/08
  Positive Rating
  The Johnstons ,
  • We recently stayed at this vacation home in March and LOVED it! We live near here and decided to take a short retreat close to home. It was the best thing we've done in a long time! The house is amazing, a fun blend of styles and creativity. We enjoyed waking up to beautiful sunrises and hearing the birds chirping in the trees. We hardly left the property, except for one evening when we decided to drive into Bishop for dinner. We just relaxed and slept well in the comfortable beds. Our boys wanted to live there and never come home! You will not regret a stay at this home, we plan to do it again!
• 01/17/08
  Positive Rating
  Gus Velasco & family , Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • We spent an extended Christmas Holiday Weekend (December 20 - 25th, 2007) at the log house and guest house. We truly had an exceptional time. The setting and views were spectacular and we couldn't have asked for better weather. The place was a perfect fit for our family, large rooms and plenty of space to congregate and have a good ole time. In addition to a beautiful place to stay, Vicky & David provided valuable info about things to see and do in the area which added to our enjoyment.
• 08/31/07
  Positive Rating
  , murrieta calif
  • We stayed at this property from aug 23rd thru aug 30th 2007.While the temps outside was in the low 100's..the house was remarkably cool.This is a great place to relax and be close to nature.We saw lizards,bats,coyotes,owls,hawks,hummingbirds and chipmunks and tons of rabbits and many other bird species.The kitchen had every necessary utensil,pots ,pans,cups etc.The spring water that flows from the tap tasted great.The bedrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans and the beds were comfortable.We had a fantastic time.
• 05/14/07
  Positive Rating
  , Atascadero, CA
  • Let's see where do I start. We spent a week in early May (extended family - 10 of us) at the Deger spread. First of all, both Vicky and Dave were very cordial in answering all my email questions and they were more than accommodating for all our needs. When we arrived at the place we were very pleased with the residences (got both the main house and studio) and there was plenty of room for all. We have stayed at various condos in the Mammoth area for the last 13 years and my father-in-law said this was the best place ever – and I have to agree. Four families came from four different locations so we had 4 vehicles plus a boat and an extra trailer that contained 3 ATV’s – plenty of parking space. We planned a week of fishing nearby Lake Crowley (excellent) but at the last minute we decided to take some quads to explore the extensive BLM land directly behind the property. We ended up taking a day to ride trails to the top of the White Mountains (11,000’) which is an adventure all on it’s own. Back to the places; great kitchen, seating for all, nice living room and enough bedrooms/bathrooms so everyone had their own bed and there was no waiting to use the facilities. The Deger’s keep the place nice and neat and everything functioned, as it is suppose to. With 5 acres you have plenty of privacy, an amazing view (overlooks the valley), a few neighbors and only about 10 minutes from the town of Bishop. So if you like to fish, maybe drive to Mammoth to snow ski or like to hike and take in the beautiful Owens Valley, or just have a comfortable place to relax, we all highly recommend this property. Thanks Vicky and Dave, Bert & Family
• 02/22/07
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Thanks Vicky and Dave. The house was great and we really enjoyed our time there. Our mountaineering course was held under perfectly sunny skies and then on Sunday we managed to get up to Mammoth and ski a day in great, snowy conditions. You're place was awesome and I hope we can get up there again sometime in the near future. Take care, Tim
• 01/08/07
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  • "Calling all tired weary and adventuresome. The Deger cabin/Villa in the high Desert of Bishop is the perfect getaway. We had two families with little kids live happily and freely on their 5 acre plot of gorgeousness overlooking the awesome Owens River valley. We skied when we wanted to, we hiked up into the White Mountains when we wanted a little adventure, exploring the countless abandoned gold and silver mines that sprinkle the entire mountain range a ten minute walk from the Cabin. Not to mention Inyo National forest being no more then fifteen minutes away filled with rivers and lakes and breathtaking mountain scenery. We thank you so much for a great week at your place. So Cozy, so peaceful and so much to do so very near at hand." The Ruffalos

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