Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love it!
- Minimum stay:1 night
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
FISH~KAYAK~RAFT~HIKE~GROOVE
HOT TUB OVERLOOKING THE TRINITY RIVER
NO MINIMUM STAY
Sow's Ear is a 3BR/2BA cabin with wood stove, full laundry and kitchen. It's our only cabin of six that is not directly on the Trinity River, but it's only about a minute's walk down the drive and you have full use of our 600+ feet of riverfront, complete with hammocks, chairs, fire pit, more BBQs, a shaded dining set AND hot tub overlooking the river.
You can see and hear the river from the living room, porch and the Rustic and Honeysuckle bedrooms. The Cedar Sanctuary room that looks out on the rosemary garden and forest was remodeled in 2011 and completely paneled in cedar tongue & groove. In 2012, we put beautiful oak laminate in the living room and dining area. The master bath was remodeled spring of 2013 and now has a beautiful oak vanity and accessories; porcelain tile floor; and a fresh new color.
Sow's Ear is priced for up to 6 guests. We will consider more, but each additional guest is $15.75 per night (including tax).
Bucktail put-in is across the river and up a few hundred yards. Sow's Ear has proven to be a very popular cabin for fishers, who tie their boats off to the trees overnight. It is end-of-the-road quiet and peaceful.
Sow's Ear has a full kitchen with a new gas cook top and everything you could need for cooking (if not, we'll loan it to you); there is a cozy wood stove with firewood, as well as a Monitor heater; and it has a washer and dryer. A good selection of books awaits you. Wi-fi is available. You may also use our computer for internet access if necessary, but the cabin is Wi-Fi.
You can dine overlooking the river, lounge in the hammocks, or fish from the shore. We give great kayak lessons in front of our cabin and launch there for raft and kayak trips. We are very dog-friendly with friendly dogs, and you can take your dogs with you on kayak or raft adventures!
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.'
Michael Caranci/The Fly Shop Redding, CA FFF Certified Master Instructor
If you're looking for comfort, peace and very reasonable rates, you're going to love Sow's Ear.
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
- 1400 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Catering Available
- Breakfast - Booking Possible
- Lunch - Booking Possible
- Dinner - Booking Possible
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
- Convertible bed(s)
- Bedroom 2
- 1 double
- Log bed; slider to river porch
- Bedroom 1
- 1 queen
- Log bed; private porch
- Bedroom 3
- 1 double, 2 bunk bed
- Looks out on rosemary hill & forest
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- combination tub/shower
- Central bath by laundry
- Bathroom 2
- shower
- Master bedroom's bath
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Towels Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Entertainment
Communications
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Library
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Water Tubing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Snowmobiling
- Cross Country Skiing
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
- Water Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Mountaineering
- Hunting
- Mountain Climbing
- Rafting
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting Big Game
- ATM/Bank
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Museums
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Winery Tours
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Ruins
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting Small Game
- Walking
- Eco Tourism
- Bird Watching
- Shopping
- Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Fitness Center
- Antiquing
- Jet Skiing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Thank You
Guest comment entered by ownerThank You
- Guest Allan and Lisa Shrewsbury/Danville, CA
- Date of stay 08/05/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
We sure enjoyed our time on the river. Thank you for your hospitality!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Our Stay Was Too Short
Guest comment entered by ownerOur Stay Was Too Short
- Guest Barbara Hughes/Vacaville, CA
- Date of stay 04/19/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
We had a terrific time. Only problem was that our stay was too short. Sow's Ear worked out perfectly for us. The dogs had a blast. Our old dog, Kiera, 12 years old, acted like a puppy. The fishing was not great, but that probably had more to do with the fishermen than anything (maybe wrong location, wrong bait, and/or wrong time of day). We just enjoyed being together and relaxing in such a picturesque setting. We would love to return before the summer is over. We are contemplating having a large family get-together and renting Alpen Glow and the other cabins too.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Excellent Fishing
Guest comment entered by ownerExcellent Fishing
- Guest Lon & Kathy Brewton/Capitola, CA
- Date of stay 04/06/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
Great. Excellent fishing. We will do this again!!!"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Family Friendly and Comfortable
Guest comment entered by ownerFamily Friendly and Comfortable
- Guest Cindy Olson/Sacramento, CA
- Date of stay 08/12/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
Sow's Ear is family-friendly and comfortable. We hope to be back next year!" [This was year two for the Olson's 3 generations to spend a week with us. They swim, fish, hike, build rock structures, play with their dog and generally have a ball.]Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The Fishing Was Great
Guest comment entered by ownerThe Fishing Was Great
- Guest Jeff Lucas/Glenhaven, CA
- Date of stay 07/18/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
Hey that was a great stay at the Sow's Ear. The fishing was great, the hospitality wonderful and the kayaking was more fun than a barrel of water monkeys. Thanks for everything. Hope you have a great summer; you two are terrific!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Our Family Had a Great Time
Guest comment entered by ownerOur Family Had a Great Time
- Guest Eva and Bill Buchan/Union City, CA
- Date of stay 06/23/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
Our family had a great time at your cabin. It was exactly what we needed for us to get together at such a lovely spot. We had plenty of space indoors and outdoors. We appreciated the easy access to the dog friendly hiking trail and the soothing sound of the river. The rafting trip was also perfect for our group. Thanks Steph and Scott for doing all the hard work :-) and being patient with the landlubber doggies. Even the weather was perfectly ordered for our group. Thank you Heidi for taking our pictures. We are definitely very interested in visiting your cabin in Dunsmuir for skiing and returning to Trinity! Thanks again and have a lovely summer!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great place ans service
Great place ans service
- Guest Steelhead nut
- Date of stay 02/18/10
- Review Submitted 05/11/10
We stayed for 3 nights at the sow's ear and had a great time. We had a group of 4 Anglers up here for a Steelhead trip in Feb. and we arrived late to find the house was warmed by a blazing fire and all the lights were on. The owner was there to meet us (he lives next door) and was happy to provide any help we needed. He even heated the hot-tub up for our arrival! The place was clean, well stocked and perfect for our group. Everybody commented what a great find this was for us. I will never stay anywhere else when I am up here! I am sure their other accommodations are equally as nice! My compliments to the owner's who understand the value of going the extra mile for their guests! Sean San Anselmo, CARecommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: How kind! When our guests arrive late, we try to make sure they have a cheery place waiting for them, regardless of their ETA. It's always great hearing they appreciated their cabin and how they were treated. We're thrilled that Sean and his party liked Sow's Ear so much, and know they will also flip when they see our other river cabins, however Sow's Ear has just gotten some nice upgrades such as a new gas cooktop on the kitchen.
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Michelle & Bill
- Date of stay 05/10/10
- Review Submitted 05/10/10
We had a great time. Next time we hope to do a raft trip. Thanks again! PS: Nice [new] cooktop!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Michelle & Bill
- Date of stay 05/10/10
- Review Submitted 05/10/10
We had a great time. Next time we hope to do a raft trip. Thanks again! PS: Nice [new] cooktop!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Janet & Mike Navara
- Date of stay 02/16/09
- Review Submitted 02/16/09
"[Loved] the beauty of the river and area, pampering and excellent meals and company. Hope to fish and hot tub next time!"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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 19 - May 23 1 night min stay |
$145 | |||||
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Discounts: 3 nights or more $130 nightly, 5 nights or more $115 nightly |
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Additional information about rental rates
Reservations are secured with a credit card, guest pays upon arrival
Additional Fees and Taxes:
5% tax & $65 cleaning fee
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Weaverville, Trinity Center or Redding at 15 Miles
- Nearest Train: Redding at 45 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: 299 at 3 Miles
- Nearest Golf: great restaurant at the golf course, too! at 15 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Right at Sow's Ear at Lewiston
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 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. 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 guests, they can usually be found on their motorcycles, because Trinity County has the best roads for riding bikes.
Why the Owner Chose Lewiston:
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 (Alpen Glow, Miner's, Carriage House) or darn close to it with full use of our riverfront (Sow's Ear).
Contact us
- Primary: (530) 778-3444 (California, USA)
Links to more information:
Photos
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Covered front porch has nice furniture & is perfect for hanging waders
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Guests have full use of our 600' of riverfront, hot tub, fire pit & patio dining
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Dining table expands & has a festive holiday tablecloth. Buffet is a pantry
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Laundry center behind louvered doors. Soap and dryer towels included
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Cozy fire inside; guests' catarafts waiting patiently outside
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Guests have use of our patio, the fire pit and the hot tub in background
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Deer cruise by daily. Osprey are nesting nearby, too
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A favorite guest. He and his wife are serious fly fishers and love Sow's Ear!
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Hot tub, river, deer. Bucktail put-in across river
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This is Spot. Dogs of all sizes enjoy our river trips.
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Steelhead season on the Trinity sometimes includes snow. Not often enough for us
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Our first bunny guest! Our dog Scupper was very interested
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The front porch is a splendid place for morning coffee or evening glass of wine
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The Honeysuckle room has a slider to private porch filled with honeysuckle
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The Rustic: barnwood paneling, log bed, slider to porch, river view and sounds
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Peaceful Cedar Sanctuary room looks out on trailing rosemary with forest beyond
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Kitchen to dining area, which seats 6 nicely
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Wood stove to the Sanctuary room, which has stacked bunk beds and a double bed
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View from the hot tub overlooking the Trinity River
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Guests dining on the patio. Their freshly-caught salmon cooking on the BBQ
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We can handle large parties for kayaking and/or rafting
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Great blue herons, belted kingfishers and osprey are all around us!
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End of the road peace, ample parking for vehicles & boats. Bisco approved
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Traffic jam Bucktail (the name of our little community) style
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