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Precious Forest Retreat, Wedding Venue, Spring Water Tubs, Sauna [#127938] | View Property

Bartlett Springs
Chalet, 6 Bedrooms + Detached Unit + Bedroom 7, 3 Baths (Sleeps 20-100)
$300+
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Traveler Reviews (116)

• • Guest T & C1
  • Date of stay 04/28/09
  • Review Submitted 04/28/09
  We have been to The Cabin twice now & both times we have had wonderful adventures. We love The Cabin(we think of it as our private getaway). Whenever we feel the need to recharge we start talking about The Cabin. We fell in love with the antique cook stove-it is fun & amazingly easy to use-at first we thought we'd only be eating cold food :). It is beautiful & peaceful on the mountain, & you feel you've left all your cares behind. Ken is a wonderful host, & goes above & beyond to make sure your stay is a wonderful experience that you won't forget. He built this cabin as a labor of love & it definately shows.

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  • Guest Andrew
  • Date of stay 04/02/09
  • Review Submitted 05/09/10
  Ken, thanks a ton for letting me stay here, surrounded by nature, beautifully carved logs and only a few angry chipmunks next door. Its the kind of experience that inspires me to one day build my own cabin in the woods. But until that day I really hope to be able to make it back here. Sometimes it takes a week off the grid to reset ones priorities. Thanks for building this place and allowing me as well as everyone else in this book to do that. Andrew

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/02/09
  • Review Submitted 04/02/09
  This cabin was awesome, and like the previous comment, was the perfect blend of comfort and rustic. It is a 5 mile drive up a dirt road, so it is away from everything, but not too bad of a drive. The Clearlake area is great; we tried and recommend Rosa D' Oro and Wildhurst wineries. Ken and Harley (the caretaker) do a great job, and we heavily reccomend Precious Forest.

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• • Guest Brian & Debbie
  • Date of stay 03/31/09
  • Review Submitted 03/31/09
  We had a great time at the cabin. It is the perfect blend of rustic and comfort. The siting of the cabin enabled a western view from the bedroom and upper deck that was spectacular! It was incredibly quiet and private. At night, the stars filled the sky because there was virtually no ambient light. There is hiking available further up Bartlett Springs Road at Pinnacle Rock. We liked Ceago Winery on 20E just down the hill from the cabin. Wilbur Hot Springs is just one hour east from the cabin--perfect for a day trip. The owner and caretaker were very helpful.

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• • Guest Diane35
  • Date of stay 03/25/09
  • Review Submitted 03/25/09
  My partner and I spent a lovely, secluded weekend in Ken's gorgeous cabin. The views and the night moon were stunning. Truly a fabulous get-away. We will be back:)

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• • Guest Courtney7
  • Date of stay 03/16/09
  • Review Submitted 03/16/09
  Ken, Thank you so much for allowing us to escape to your secluded cabin. The pictures do not do it justice. You can tell the cabin was built with a lot of love and attention to detail. The views are incredible. We had an amazing time. Thanks!

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• • Guest DAve39
  • Date of stay 03/08/09
  • Review Submitted 03/08/09
  I love this plae its so nice I want to stay here forever.....thx heaven on earth......

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• • Guest Marina 1
  • Date of stay 02/24/09
  • Review Submitted 02/23/09
  Our stay at the Precious Forest cabin was PERFECT. We went there to get away from our busy schedule-- and spend a romantic weekend together, and that is exactly what we got. The cabin is beautifully made, and makes you feel as if you are far far away from the real world. The cabin has many windows in every room which was an extra bonus to be able to see the beautiful views as we were eating, sleeping, or just hanging out on the coach. Ken and Eddie made sure everything was perfect for us, and made sure any concern or problem we had was fixed. We had a wonderful time, and look forward to visiting the cabin again. Thank you!!

  Owner response: It is great to have such wonderful guests! Ken Stiritz Owner

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 02/09/09
  • Review Submitted 02/09/09
  My wife and I spent a lovely weekend in this isolated mountain cabin. The cabin itself is gorgeous - it is quite obvious that a lot of time and love went into building it. The weekend in the mountain truly felt like an escape from everyday life. We visited during the middle of winter, but the heater kept us warm and there was plenty of hot water. There was also loads of wildlife that we could see from the big windows in the cabin. Even our small dog loved the weekend getaway! We will no doubt be back for another visit.

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• • Guest Andrew Wright
  • Date of stay 01/21/09
  • Review Submitted 01/21/09
  NEW YEARS 2009 Ken, thanks so much for a wonderful stay - we will come again.It was a great way to bring in the new year. Ironically, the best day was when it was raining and we stayed in. The nearby Ceago Vineyard is one of the best I have ever been to & very inexpensive for high quality wine tasting. Good Thai place in Lucerne too. Andrew & Amy

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• • Guest Scott Johnson
  • Date of stay 01/20/09
  • Review Submitted 01/20/09
  This cabin is very secluded and quiet, which made for a very romantic weekend getaway for my girlfriend and me. The upstairs deck is a great place to have dinner and wine while watching the sunset. Note: some off-road driving is required; don't bring a Corvette like I almost did!

  Owner response: Bartlett Springs road is a county maintained gravel/dirt road. The county grades this road twice a year. I do not reccomend nice sports cars on this road. Any car will make it to the cabin no problem unless there is snow or excessive rain which I monitor always. thanks again

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• • Guest Nina Willer
  • Date of stay 01/08/09
  • Review Submitted 01/08/09
  OCTOBER 17-21 2008 Ken, Thanx so much for the time we has here. It was a well need break from our fast Oakland life. We recharged our batteries and go back with memories of candle light sunsets, bats, trees, joy, the hot Big Bath tub, walks in the woods and the hope of one day having a stove loke you!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us and giving us ideas of how else to live. WE LOVE IT HERE!! JASON & NINA and dog Zach

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• • Guest joshua2
  • Date of stay 12/14/08
  • Review Submitted 12/13/08
  thank you so kindly! this was an experience outside of space and time! i have never experienced such peace and quite in all my life. time slows down to a natural pace and one can truly let go of all the chaos and stress associated with living in a city. i felt alive on this mountain. thank you ken! my girl and i look forward to our next getaway. :)

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• • Guest Will & Joy
  • Date of stay 12/06/08
  • Review Submitted 12/06/08
  September 13, 14 2008 Ken, lovely place and we had a wonderful time! Thanks for the sweet touches of the food items and candles. We found a place to swim at Blue Lakes and I found a beautiful feather while walking around the cabin it has an orange spine and is a keeper. thanks again Will & Joy

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• • Guest Jan20
  • Date of stay 12/06/08
  • Review Submitted 12/06/08
  Ken, your cabin was the perfect place for us to retreat and reflect on all there is to be thankful for in our world. We leave feeling relaxed and recharged, and looking forward to coming back soon. You are a wonderful host. Thanks soo much! Janelle & Tim

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• • Guest Joel Jeffries
  • Date of stay 12/03/07
  • Review Submitted 12/02/07
  This Mountain is incredibly seductive! The cabin will wrap it's heart around you and make you beg for more attention. I really loved all the big windows. Super cozy with a lot of sophistication. Thanks Precious Forest! Joel

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