Location: Soda Springs, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (1 mile west of Soda Springs, California)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Are you looking for a cozy romantic getaway, far from the hectic life in the city?
This mountain cabin is situated deep within the wooded forests of Kingvale, right on the banks of the South Fork of the Yuba River, yet only 5 minute walk from off street parking in the winter and less than 6 miles to Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal and Royal Gorge Cross-country ski resorts. On the Western Slopes of the Sierras, just 80 miles from the Sacramento Airport; avoid the traffic and delays that Lake Tahoe Skiers experience every day.
The huge firs and pines escaped the loggers over the past 75 years and the dirt roads and overall atmosphere reflects the old world mountain cabins of the 30's and 40's. This cabin, however, was built in the 70's and has been updated since then. Complete with dishwasher, a modern kitchen and bath, baseboard heaters and a wood burning stove, this vacation site is a pleasure to return to after a day of downhill or cross country skiing. Backing up to a uninhabited expanse of forest and old logging roads, freestyle tubing, sledding and snowshoeing are also available.
With an upstairs bedroom, half bath and loft and with a downstairs bedroom and private deck, this oasis can make a weekend feel like a trip to another world.
In the summer months, relax on the deck, take a walk in the local forests or use this as a base camp to explore the miles of nearby hiking and biking trails.
In the winter months, so much snow falls in Kingvale that off street parking permits in a plowed lot (a five minute walk away) are included with the rental. So pack up a backpack, and go for a stroll to a winter wonderland.
Reserve your stay today and plan on coming back.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: There is a stacking washer and dryer off in a closet. You need this to dry off your scarf and mittens!
- Dryer: Works great for those wet gloves and caps!
- Linens Provided: Full set of linens and towels
- Off Street Parking: In the winter yo will have the use of our parking permit for the plowed lot at the community entrance. There's so much snow that they don't plow the road to the cabin, but it's only a five minute walk!
- Wood Stove: Lots of nice wood provided, along with waxy fire starter and kindling
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Nice Queen bed upstairs in it's own bedroom with a doorway to a small balcony overlooking the river
- Double Bed: This bed is in the downstairs bedroom. We refer to this as the master bedroom since it is a little bit more removed from the living room.
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twins upstairs in the sleeping loft. Easy access to the upstairs bathroom
- Convertible Bed: This big sofa sleeper pulls out in the living room and you can fall asleep to the flicker of the fire in the wood stove. This is a really comfortable mattress that just happens to be hidden in a sofa. The person who sleeps here should be the one assigned to making coffee in the morning!
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Not the biggest TV or a flatscreen, but there's no signal up here anyway. You can pop in a video though from the library.
- VCR
- Video Library: Lot's of family and kid friendly videos here. But I bet you'll be too tired from daytime activities anyway.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: You can cook, bake and microwave in this kitchen!
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Lots of knives, forks and spoons for cooking and eating. Pots pans and bowls for cooking and serving
- Refrigerator: The fridge is pretty small but the beer doesn't need to be in the cooler to stay cold!
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: In the winter when the deck isn't under 10 feet of new snow, there is an outdoor fireplace that is so nice to fire up. Of course in the summer when the fire danger is high, it is off limits.
- Balcony: There's a small balcony off of the upstairs bedroom and the downstairs bedroom has it's own private deck.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Situated on the South Fork of the Yuba River with fantastic views right off of the deck.
- Mountain View: This IS the Sierras
- Communications
- Telephone: No telephone but excellent cell phone signal strength
- Cell Phone: Excellent cell phone signal strength
- Other Amenities
- Off street parking, 5 minutes walk during winter months along packed snow roadway. Bring a sled!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Lots of snow and sledding opportunities around the cabin
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- snow shoeing, sledding, snowman making
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Seasons ...... $175/night .. $1220/week.
Holiday Seasons .. $300/night .. $2100/week.
Two night minimum stay. Friday and Saturday $400
$75 Cleaning Fee or Self Clean for Free
$300 Deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1994
Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing, followed in the spring with fishing, hiking and rafting, we have been spending every free weekend up here for years. The kids still come back with their friends to play, but we decided to share the place with you. We live less than 100 miles away and sometimes come up just for a day!
Why the Owner Chose Soda Springs
This cabin is ideally situated on the west side of the Sierras, right in the Donner Summit area. Close to Sugar Bowl, Royal Gorge, Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal, and right off of Highway 80, this place is a quick commute to the Bay Area, and if the freeway closes you are on this side of the mountain, no problems like those folks stuck in Truckee.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
The cabin sits right on the south fork of the Yuba river and in the spring the snow melt turns the river into a raging waterway. The air is fresh and clean no doubt cleansed by the hundred year old firs and cedars on this unlogged community. Dirt roads and just family cabins here make it a throwback to the Sierras at the turn of the century.
Property Photos
- Snowed In - Soda Springs Cabin Rental near Skiing
- On the deck over the river. - Soda Springs Cabin Rental near Skiing
- Kitchen - Soda Springs Cabin Rental near Skiing
- Dining Area
- Downstairs Bedroom
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #217226
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