Spacious A frame has lots of room for entertaining inside & out. Huge deck!
Location: Douglas City, Trinity River, Shasta Cascade, California, USA (45 Min. from Redding and a World Away; Mountains, River, Sky)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Cabins,unique, Trinity River, Northern California, private,wooded, fishing, riverfront, kayaking, rafting, swimming, romantic, secluded, dog friendly, pet friendly
"ALPEN GLOW" ISN'T REALLY A CABIN SO MUCH AS A LODGE,
IT'S ONE OF FOUR GREAT CABINS JUST OFF STEEL BRIDGE ROAD EAST OF WEAVERVILLE;
FISH~KAYAK~RAFT~HIKE~GROOVE
NO MINIMUM STAY
BRAND NEW FOR 2011: Wi-Fi! The entire master bath and main bath have been tiled in a subtle, tasteful tile, and the upstairs loft and main floor bedroom have been completely floored in high grade laminate. The enormous deck is now a soft, pleasing sage green.
A PICTURE REALLY IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, AND A VIDEO IS WORTH A WHOLE LOT MORE: See our YouTube video of all of our Steel Bridge river cabins, as well as our Bucktail 3BR/2BA cabin, by clicking on LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION farther down this page. That will take you to our web site, which is filled with pictures and information.
Alpen Glow is our grandest cabin. It's located on a meadow bordered by huge trees and the river, complete with a rope swing and a salmon hole. All of the cabins at this very private 1 1/2 acre location offer great fishing. See the comments below by Michael Caranci of The Fly Shop in Redding.
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.
Trinity River Adventure Inn's Alpen Glow is on the Trinity River between Lewiston and Douglas City. It's one of our 5 great cabins on the river; part of a four cabin complex on prime Trinity River frontage. We have everything from a romantic Miner's Cabin @ $125/night to Alpen Glow, which has a very high WOW factor.
Because you can rent all four cabins here, this is a dandy location for reunions and company off-sites). You're close enough to mix with everyone else, but not too close. Alpen Glow's generously-sized kitchen, dining and living areas can accommodate large numbers.
Alpen Glow is a grand 2 loft, 1 bedroom/2 BA A-frame; it has a huge kitchen, large dining area and expansive living room with a cozy gas fireplace. It features an enormous deck with a dining set, umbrella and many deck chairs and lounges.
KITCHEN: Almost anything you might want can be found in this kitchen. It has a large center island, dishwasher, refer/freezer with ice maker, a vast pantry both in the kitchen and the adjoining mud room, 4 burner gas Jenn-Air cook top, wall oven, microwave, coffee maker, full cookware and dining set, several small appliances and quality knives. Newly tiled floor.
MASTER LOFT: The spacious master loft has a private bathroom, double vanity, a private deck and a Jacuzzi tub in the middle of the loft that looks out onto the mountains, trees and sky. There is a fantastic California king log bed, a queen futon, a sitting area, a built-in day bed and a cozy wood stove.
RIVER LOFT: One of the best views from bed anywhere in the world! This loft has a handmade queen-sized log bed that looks out onto the river, mountains, trees and lawn. The handmade quilt features dogs and ducks, perfect for a dog-friendly lodge.
MAIN BEDROOM: Located next to the large, full bath, this bedroom has two twin beds with room for an air bed or sleeping pads (provided).
Furnishings are tasteful with many antiques. There is a TV with a VCR/DVD player; large, quality movie selection; and a stereo with an MP3/iPod adapter. The library is extensive and interesting.
We offer kayak and raft rentals, lessons and guided trips. We supply everything you need and you can paddle to or from your door on gentle meanders with some mild but still fun rapids; or you can paddle on Lewiston Lake, which is stunning (wonderful birding: bald eagles, osprey & more) and has great trout fishing.
Michael Caranci of The Fly Shop in Redding says of our cabins:
"For sheer seclusion, access, and cozy, comfortable accommodations, the cabins at the Trinity River Adventure Inn are certainly among the best."
Check "Back Talk" on our web site (the link to our site is below on LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION) to see what our guests have to say about our lodging, adventures and food. Nobody does it like we do.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fishing is excellent. Learn to kayak from a legend, Steph Dutton; we'll even teach your dog. Kayak and raft rentals; river and lake tours; great meals can be provided. Historic Weaverville & Lewiston minutes away, but we're end-of-the-road private. Google Heidi Tiura & Steph Dutton to learn more about your hosts; we make your sure your adventure is memorable.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Winery tours by sidecar or car! Birding is fantastic here: bald eagles, mergansers, egrets, herons, golden eagles, more.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day Weekend-Presidents Day Weekend:
$275 1-2 nights; $255 3-4 nights
$235 5 or more nights
$120 cleaning fee. 5% Trinity County Tax
Remainder of year: $250 for 1-2 nights
$230 3-4 nights; $210 5 or more nights
Want nearby cabins, too? Call us at phone number below to arrange it.
$15 per dog noted on reservation form; $50 per dog not noted.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
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 ran 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, and creators of Sanctuary Cruises on the Monterey Bay (Google: Sanctuary Cruises, Moss Landing). 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.
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 of 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.
Property Photos
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- Spacious A frame has lots of room for entertaining inside & out. Huge deck! - Kayak or Raft at This Vacation Cabin, in Douglas City California.
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- Big pantry, Jenn-Air, oven, micro, dishwasher, cook island; lots of appliances - Kayak or Raft at This Vacation Cabin, in Douglas City California.
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- River Loft is above part of the large living & dining area - Kayak or Raft at This Vacation Cabin, in Douglas City California.
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- Earliest steelhead for 2011 guest, her first steelhead and it's a wild fish!
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- Bedroom on main floor has two twins. Great closets & storage throughout.
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- New! Large parking at entrance for boats and more. Unload by cabin, then park it
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- Open kitchen with lots of work space; easy serving
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- Stunning river views from decks and most of lodge
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- Master Loft has a Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, private shower & toilet
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- Rope swing right in front of Alpen Glow is a great way to cool off
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- River Loft log bed looks out on the Trinity River, mountains, sky
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- Caught & released by one of our guests
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- Decorated for the holidays, viewed from loft. Magical!
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- Log Cal King in Master Loft looks onto a small wood stove for romantic evenings
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- His first steelhead! His fly fishing club (FFCOC) stays with us annually
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- Spacious lawn is great for playing or reading in one of the lounges
Traveler Reviews (10)
Guest: Bonnie & Larry Hutchinson
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Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/01/11
Thanks so much for the use of the Steel Bridges cottages. Our family had a wonderful time rafting, hiking, playing and singing, cooking, and celebrating the birthday. What a perfect setting it is--so close to the river. Thank you again for the loan of the pie making supplies. They were indispensable. Heidi, the breakfast sticky buns were a big hit and a total surprise. One of the granddaughters wanted to know how to make them. Thanks for everything. Bonnie and Larry Hutchinson/State College, PA [The Hutchinson party rented all of our Steel Bridge cabins and filled the place with laughter and singing. There were kayaks and musical instruments strewn around the decks and lawn. Great guests!]
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A great getaway . . . and more
Guest: Suesie-Q
(Lafayette, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/22/10
I'm not sure what we enjoyed the most during our recent stay at Sow's Ear--relaxing, kayaking on a nearby lake, hiking with our dog, exploring the area or getting to know the owner, Heidi. The accommodations were spacious, well appointed, clean and so very comfortable. The area is beautiful and it was such a treat to relax in the hot tub at night and listen to the river running by. The owners, Heidi and Steph, are fascinating people with incredible stories to tell and Heidi's wicked sense of humor is a double bonus! Dogs are allowed which is a real plus to us. We hiked each morning with Heidi and her two pooches and she introduced us to areas we would have never found on our own. Heidi and Steph have four other places on the river that they rent and they all looked great. We'll be back. Thanks for a fabulous time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: John Soos
(Santa Rosa Ca)
Date of Stay: 12/21/09
Review Submitted: 12/21/09
Heidi & Steph you guys are the best! Once again I had a Wonderful trip! My friends from Santa Barbara can't wait until they can come up again and do somemore steelhead fishing. Once again your cabins and location proved to be the only place I will stay when visiting the beautiful Trinity River! See ya on New Years Day! John Soos
Owner response:We are thrilled to hear our guests' enthusiasm over our cabins, and even happier when they come back several times in a year as John Soos has. Very cool!
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Guest: Rocconi and Harris Families
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Date of Stay: 05/26/09
Review Submitted: 05/26/09
[We received all of these comments together from our guests. This was the third Memorial Day Weekend in a row for Andy and Allison, our first offical guests after we opened Trinity River Adventure Inn.] As always, great." "Our adult daughter loved it here. She hasn't gone fishing since she was a child and she really had a blast catching trout from the raft." "River raft was extremely beautiful." "We love you guys! Meals: gourmet." "We liked everything about our stay and cabins [Alpen Glow and Carriage House]. The only thing we would do differently is stay longer!" "We absolutely loved this place! It's definitely a keeper."
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Guest: Michael Caranci
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Date of Stay: 01/25/09
Review Submitted: 01/25/09
My wife Kerry and I, along with some friends, were fortunate enough to spend a couple of nights recently staying at the Trinity River Adventure Inn, specifically the Alpen Glow and Carriage House cabins. We enjoyed our stay immensely, spending much of our time simply relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery and tranquility of the Trinity River flowing just past the back deck. Of course, we made sure to wet a line, too, with some great success in the productive steelhead runs accessible only from the Trinity River Adventure Inn cabins. 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. Steph's handiwork and painstaking care of the cabins is apparent, while I'm still savoring Heidi's crab dip on my taste buds weeks after the trip! Michael Caranci/The Fly Shop Redding, CA FFF Certified Master Instructor
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Guest: Yamini Bhatnagar
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Date of Stay: 12/29/08
Review Submitted: 12/29/08
"Just wanted to write and say thanks for a great weekend at your beautiful cabin [Alpen Glow]. We loved it and will hopefully be coming back soon." Yamini Bhatnagar/Union City, CA
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Guest: Scott Lewis
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Date of Stay: 10/02/08
Review Submitted: 10/02/08
"Wow, wow, wow!" [Alpen Glow] was clean, beautiful, well equipped, and cozy. The grounds equaled the house and had the added attributes of tree swings, a nice lawn, and oh yeah, a stunning view and proximity to the river. I can't wait to come back with Terri." Scott Lewis/Larkspur, CA
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Guest: Margaret Mew
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Date of Stay: 08/22/08
Review Submitted: 08/22/08
"You two were such terrific hosts-enjoyable and down to earth. [Alpen Glow] was lovely. [The raft trip] was very enjoyable; loved the berries. Write that cookbook!" Margaret Mew/Lafayette, CA
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Guest: Gayle Kuokka
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Date of Stay: 07/29/08
Review Submitted: 07/29/08
[We added the 4 Steel Bridge cabins to Trinity River Adventure Inn spring/2008. Here are comments received before we listed on vrbo.]THANK YOU for a wonderful location for our family reunion [all of the Steel Bridge cabins]. My favorite part of the trip was the kayaking – thanks for making this possible. We’ll sort through our pictures and send you some on the rope swing – it was the highlight of the location for the kids. I would definitely recommend this location to others – it was convenient, comfortable, well-equipped, and beautiful. THANKS AGAIN! Gayle Kuokka/Palo Alto, CA
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