Historic Romantic Cabin on Trinity River-New Hideaway with Fire Pit
- Minimum stay:1 night
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
'The Historic Carriage House'
The Carriage House has received a lot of attention this past year. Some of it is large, some smaller, but it all adds up to an even more comforting escape for you. We paved the entire driveway, which means no dust from vehicles arriving or leaving. Plus, we installed a large parking lot at the entrance to our property. Guests can arrive, unload their vehicles, and leave them in the lot, which is also perfect for drift boats and rafts. The kitchen got cheerful yellow paint, a stainless sink and new faucet. We put in hardwood laminate flooring in the living room and dining area. There's a newly tiled bathroom floor, and a new vanity and sink. Just as the Miner's cabin downstream of the Carriage House has gotten a new living space outside, so has the Carriage. Steph carved a spot out of the vegetation closer to the river for a private campfire spot, just for Carriage Guests.
This is a neat, rustic cabin with 1BR/full bath/full kitchen, wood stove, captain's bed and full-sized couch as well as love seat in living room, and it has standalone Dragonfly next to it, which can be rented only with the Carriage House and adds an extra bedroom. It is right on the river; raft, drift boat or kayak to your cabin. Enjoy the shady porch overlooking the Trinity.
Trinity River Adventure Inn's Carriage House is an historic carriage house from the Vitzthum homestead converted into a wonderful cabin.
Not all vacation rentals are alike. Our cabins are owned and maintained by us. If you need us, we are here for you. This is worth considering, because nothing is worse than having a problem and calling a long-distance property owner. We know, because it happens up here all the time.
The Carriage House is one of our four great cabins on 1 1/2 private acres off Steel Bridge Road near Douglas City. Cabins range from the romantic 'Miner's Cabin' @ $145/night to a grand 3BR/2BA A frame with lots of sleeping options @ $285/night (one of the most spectacular views EVER from the River Loft). Rates drop with multiple night stays, but we have no minimum stay. Each cabin has its own feel and plenty of privacy, plus you can rent all of the cabins for a wedding, reunion or company gathering.
The Carriage House is all one level; perfect for strollers and wheelchairs. The deep front porch is excellent for fishing gear and waders.
There can be great fishing from your bank. Fish the salmon hole; wade downstream to the steelhead riffles. This is one of four cabins that can accommodate a large party, but each is well-separated from the others. No minimum stay.
Michael Caranci, FFF Certified Master Instructor with The Fly Shop in Redding, CA says:
'As a long time Trinity River angler and guide, and the Director of Outfitters for The Fly Shop in Redding, I've had the opportunity over the years to visit many of the different motels, lodges, and cabins along the Trinity River. For sheer seclusion, access, and cozy, comfortable accommodations, the cabins at the Trinity River Adventure Inn are certainly among the best.'
The large, deep, covered back porch looks out on the Trinity River, which is accessed at the edge of the lawn (2 steps down from cabin to porch). It has a glass and wicker dining set for 4 plus many other seating options. There is a fog mister to cool down hot summer days and it's delightful for playing cards, reading or just watching the river go by.
The adjoining one room 'Dragonfly' cabin may be rented with the Carriage, or not. It is only available to renters of the Carriage and has a double bed and whimsical dragonfly decor. There is a high-fenced, private dog yard between the Carriage and Dragonfly.
Friendly dogs can run free and have a ball playing in the river, which is famous for salmon, steelhead and trout. The entire interior of the cabin is solid cedar and there are many warm touches in the decor such as a wood stove (wood provided); horse collar mirror; leather couch and loveseat; oak dining set inside; wicker/glass dining set outside; and an antique oak secretary with a great light, perfect for tying flies. Bring your MP3/ipod! Stereo docking stations are in the cabin and include a patch cord to accommodate any MP3.
Go to our web site by clicking on the Lodging or Home link under LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION below Rates and Calendar on this page to see lots more pictures and YouTube videos.
Keywords: Cabins,unique, Trinity River, Northern California, private,wooded, fishing, riverfront, kayaking, rafting, swimming, romantic, secluded, dog friendly, pet friendly
Property Type
- 1 story
- Cabin
- 800 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Catering Available
- Breakfast - Booking Possible
- Lunch - Booking Possible
- Dinner - Booking Possible
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 3-6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Other (See Description)
- Beautiful queen log bed. Solid cedar paneling. Antique oak dresser
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- combination tub/shower, toilet
- Newly tiled floor, new vanity and sink in bathroom
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Amenities
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off Street
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Budget
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Location & View
- Water View
Activities
- Library
- Snowmobiling
- Cross Country Skiing
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
- Water Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Mountaineering
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting Big Game
- Hunting Small Game
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Rock Climbing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- ATM/Bank
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Museums
- Playground
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Winery Tours
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Walking
- Antiquing
- Mountain Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Eco Tourism
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Shopping
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Bird Watching
- Rafting
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great Time [2nd year in a row!]
Guest comment entered by ownerGreat Time [2nd year in a row!]
- Guest Wayne Maire/Redding, CA
- Date of stay 08/05/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
Had a great time, everything was super!! You're right, the salmon in the picture I sent you was bright silver- absolutely delicious on the BBQ last night! Had a wonderful time, you have a very special piece of property. Take care, Wayne [Wayne and the rest of the family's guys have a fishing retreat here every year. This year, the took both Alpen Glow and the Carriage House.]Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Able to Just Relax, Finally
Guest comment entered by ownerAble to Just Relax, Finally
- Guest Matt Mitchell/Durham, CA
- Date of stay 03/26/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
We appreciate all of the consideration! It rained the entire time, so we were able to just relax, finally. My lab Magnus enjoys it here thoroughly. We will see you this summer.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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I Don't Remember Having Been So Pampered
Guest comment entered by ownerI Don't Remember Having Been So Pampered
- Guest Dy and Dave Fry/Manteca, CA
- Date of stay 01/04/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
We have already started to plan our holiday next year on the Trinity. Again, thank you for your hospitality - it was 1st cabin all the way - I don't remember having been so pampered and enjoying a trip so much - you two were a major reason! We think of the Carriage House as our own! Chat with you soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We Did Enjoy Ourselves
Guest comment entered by ownerWe Did Enjoy Ourselves
- Guest Josie Aune/Vancouver, WA
- Date of stay 02/04/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
Thank you for allowing us to stay in this beautiful cabin [Carriage House; built in the 1800s]. We did enjoy ourselves, even though no fish." [Josie's husband and grandsons recently took up fly fishing, and decided to try their luck bank fishing. Guests who fish with guides at least once increase their chances of success tremendously]Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Our Romantic Cabin Experience!
Our Romantic Cabin Experience!
- Guest Chels<3Kirk
- Date of stay 08/14/12
- Review Submitted 08/15/12
My Fiancee and I had been super busy and decided to "get away from it all" for 1 night. We found this cabin and had to check it out! It was BEAUTIFUL! We had tons of privacy - we were the only ones there for the night. The rope swing was fun, the fishing was great and the views were amazing. We will be going back again with the kids and hopefully being able to spend more time. Thank you for allowing us to visit! We will see you again soon!!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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In a word: RELAXATION
In a word: RELAXATION
- Guest Sandra
- Date of stay 08/19/11
- Review Submitted 08/31/11
Just spent a weekend at Trinity River Adventure Inn's Carriage House. My husband and I and our two dogs had the most wonderful, relaxing time. When we arrived there was a note from Heidi on the table, including her phone number, welcoming us and encouraging us to call for any assistance or questions...Awwwwww.... We immediately took a walk to the edge of the lawn to find our own private path to the Trinity River flowing only a few yards away. The dogs were in the water in less than 30 seconds! We love to stay in and cook our own meals wherever we are and we found everything we needed in the cheerful cabin kitchen to make dinner, which we enjoyed out on the patio. That evening my husband donned his waders and spent an hour or two fly fishing directly in front of the cabin. After breakfast the next morning we took a beautiful drive in surrounding Trinity County, before coming back to relax on the property for the afternoon. All of us took a dip in the river. I spent the afternoon in a chair at the rivers edge with a wine cooler and a couple of magazines while the dogs alternately swam in the river and lazed at my feet...a beautiful Kingfisher flew chattering and fishing his way up and down our stretch of the river and at one point I looked up to find 34 wild Canadian Geese floating on the water a few yards from me. When I finally surfaced from my reverie, I walked barefoot across the lawn to prepare a tri-tip and roasted vegetables, which we cooked on one of the two barbecues on the property...another dinner on the patio...flyfishing at dusk and relaxing evening in the cozy lamplight cabin. Too soon it was time to pack up and leave our weekend retreat. One of the reasons for our weekend trip was to conduct reconnaissance for a family trip for next Summer. I have already booked both the Carriage House and the neighboring Alpine Glow properties for 5 nights next Summer so that we and our dogs, kids, grandkids and parents can vacation on the Trinity River together.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Owner response: Nature lovers have rarely posted such a perfect and prolific description of the experience at the Carriage House. We loved the references to the birds (we also see osprey and bald eagles there); how our guests enjoyed cooking there and dining on the river porch; and of course fishing. We'll make double sure that they have as grand a time when they bring back the extended family in 2012!
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Hospitality and tranquility
Hospitality and tranquility
- Guest Annivversary
- Date of stay 08/25/11
- Review Submitted 08/31/11
We stayed only one night but wished we stayed longer. The room was comfortable and quiet the freindley welcome we received upon arrival set the tone for a great stay. We loved the rope swing and our border collie was in heaven as he played. Toilet in shower was weird and no stove so we used the barbeque on the brick patio and the main house. Overall A+Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Most important, our guests had a nice time. Hospitality & tranquility are pretty darned nice descriptions. We love hearing the dogs have every bit as much fun as the humans! The Miner's Cabin does have its quirks, such as a shower and toilet in the same area (so the shower runs over closed toilet, as in some trailers and boats). Also, the cabin is a real, restored miner's cabin and there was no room for a full kitchen, so it only has a deep electric skillet, microwave and toaster oven, plus coffee maker. We try to make sure folks know about them with full descriptions and photos (and videos on our web site), but it's always hard for people to put it all together, plus not everyone takes the time to go to our web site. The BBQ patio is about a minute's walk away and is for all guests. It's located where it is safest, in this very vulnerable fire area.
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- Guest Charles & Patsy/Monterey, CA
- Date of stay 05/15/11
- Review Submitted 05/16/11
Excellent! We went antiquing; it was great! Loved it so much we plan to bring the whole gang next time [and stay in all 4 cabins on over 1 acre]. Had a wonderful time checking out the area. One of the best parts has been that Charles and I were able to relax. No work, no pressure--just relax and have fun. Thanks again!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Coral & John
- Date of stay 09/21/10
- Review Submitted 11/03/10
Wonderful stay. Nice and quiet. Husband went fishing. I read books and napped. Dogs will come with us in November. [These guests booked a week in November before they even left!]Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Relaxing stay with our dog
Relaxing stay with our dog
- Guest Karen RG
- Date of stay 05/13/10
- Review Submitted 06/08/10
We had a wonderful stay in the Carriage House. It was great to be able to safely let our dog run around off-leash. The property was as described. When we arrived, we could not get the pilot light on for the stove, and Steph, one of the owners, came right away to get it started for us. We would, and will, recommend staying here. We enjoyed kayaking on Lewiston Lake, wine tasting, and hiking in the area.Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Owner response: A lot of our guests are taken by the fun their dogs have here. It's really rewarding knowing they enjoyed their stay and got to run free for a while!
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 1 night min stay |
$165 | |||||
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Discounts: 3 nights or more $150 nightly, 5 nights or more $135 nightly |
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| Quiet Season Feb 20 - May 23 1 night min stay |
$130 | |||||
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Discounts: 3 nights or more $115 nightly, 5 nights or more $100 nightly |
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Additional information about rental rates
Dragonfly provides an additional bedroom for $25 per night plus $15 cleaning fee
Reservations are secured with a credit card; guests pay upon arrival. 14 day cancellation policy
Additional Fees and Taxes:
5% tax; $65 cleaning fee
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Redding at 45 Miles
- Nearest Train: Redding at 45 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: 299 at 0.25 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Weaverville at 9 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Mt. Shasta for downhilling at 100 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Weaverville at 9 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Weaverville at 9 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2005
About the owner: Steph Dutton is a world-renowned kayaker who paddled from Canada to Mexico, then paddled the Oregon coast again, in the winter. He also circumnavigated California's Channel Islands, often enduring thirty foot seas. Heidi Tiura owned and operated several businesses before running away to sea and working on tug boats in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Steph and Heidi are both Coast Guard licensed masters (captains), and creators of Sanctuary Cruises on the Monterey Bay. They have been featured in numerous books and documentaries for their work with whales (including National Geographic's 'Whale Attack,' which was based on their Mother's Day 2004 whale watching cruise). Now, they live on the upper Trinity River and their kayak adventures are of a tamer sort. When not rafting or kayaking with their dogs and guests, they can usually be found on their motorcycles, because Trinity County has some of the best roads in the world for riding bikes. And if not riding their bikes, they're up at their Dunsmuir place, Alpine Ski & Fish Haus. For them, Dunsmuir is the Big City.
Why the Owner Chose Douglas City:
Trinity County has the unbeatable combination of great natural beauty, incredible recreation opportunities, and it hasn't been overrun by tourists. People who have come here for twenty years remark at how little has changed. It is a spectacular place to explore.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
Being on the river has to be one of the most relaxing things there is up here. Whether you fish, paddle, want to try the rope swing into the swimming hole, or just sit and watch the fish swim by, it is a wonderful escape to have a cabin right on the water.
Contact us
- Primary: (530) 778-3444 (California, USA)
Links to more information:
Photos
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New bath tile & vanity, oak flooring, kitchen sink & faucet!
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New 2013: stainless sink, crystal light fixture over dining table, oak flooring!
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Rustic queen log bed & neat antiques inside & out
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This guest caught his first steelhead while staying with us
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Large potted plants provide privacy between BBQ patio and river porch
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BBQ patio has gas and Weber BBQs plus another dining set
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Captain's bed in living room has drawers underneath. Cabin can sleep total of 4
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Adirondack chairs, log swing, chaise lounges. Maybe a book and a glass of wine?
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Carriage House front porch sign says "Welcome," and we mean it!
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Antique secretary has a hardwire for internet plus strong light for tying flies
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Our raft trips include some fun rapids, plus gentle meanders; fabulous views!
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New parking area by entrance is perfect for bigger vehicles, boats and rafts
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Couch & love seat, antique secretary by window good for tying flies
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Deep front porch is great for hanging waders
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Steph installed the new vanity and tiled the bathroom floor late 2012
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This dining set is very popular in summer, as are the Adirondack chairs
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Covered river porch has antique stoves, dining set, cooling mister for summer
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Even in the winter, the log swing is a lovely place to sit with a glass of wine
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Lovely ponds nearby are fun for kids & dogs; great swimming in warmer water
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Cozy woodstove faces the couch and loveseat in living room. Glass of wine?
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Lace curtains let you see the great river views beyond
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We see the most incredible things, such as Swimbi going downstream
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Be a kid again. We'll help.
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Rope swing on property is a lot of fun. Dogs love playing in the water &amp; on
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