Vacation Rentals by Owner

Absolutely an Amaing Time!

Guest: happyinslo (san luis obispo)
Date of Stay: 03/16/12 Review Submitted: 03/25/12

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home! We had a great time. Boy we got a lot of snow! I am guessing, by walking around the property, (and having an amazing time) about 3-4 feet of snow fell. It was very peaceful sitting in the hot tub outside with the snow blowing on our face. We had a couple instances (cars being snowed in and losing power to the tv), but even that did not add up to anything when compared to our once in a lifetime experience! Thank you again so much and all 3 families loved the place so much they want to make it a yearly deal...but we all agree that we need more time next time!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Weekend getaway

Guest: Transient (Signal Hill, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 02/11/12

Overall, The Clark Cabin truely was a "home away from home!" The owner, James, was very timely with responding to emails and provided very thourough information regarding the rental agreement and basic tips for around the cabin. Owner came on too strong when I requested making some changes to our original agreement. other then that, We had a nice time in the cozy Clark Cabin; a bonfire pit would have been a nice cherry topping though.

Owner response:Guilty as charged. We could have done a better job of explaining that once booking choices are made and billing is entered in the Homeaway secure system, changes/adjustments in payment cannot be made until after the rental is completed - which was happily done soon after the family left. Speaking of "fire", we too would like to have a fire pit on the property but with so many fabulous cedar trees all around the fire hazard is significant; and in the winter, the snow is pretty deep for walking to the one open space on the property suitable for a fire pit. Good idea - glad our big fireplace works for smores, hot dogs, etc. JC

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

weekend at Shaver Lake

Guest: jane (Calabasas, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

This was a beautiful cabin amid the Sierra pines. The cabin was wonderfully appointed and furnished and not overdone. Kitchen was well equipped and easy for two or three to work in. Better to cook at home-didn't think much of the Trading Post restaurant in town! Wonderful fireplace that let us all warm. Great TV And w-fi all the comforts of home. Comfortable beds. Good privacy. Nice hiking trails nearby. Am looking forward to going back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

LOVED IT!!!

Guest: Barbara T.
Date of Stay: 07/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

We just got home literally an hour ago and I had to respond to this house. We have been going to Shaver for many years and our grown kids have rated this property their favorite out of all of the homes we have rented. It was very clean and we loved the layout of the home. The description of the property was very accurate. It is close to town with easy access to the lake. We loved the ample parking. We were a little nervous when we arrived to find it so close to the highway, but our skepticism was melted completely away as we heard no traffic noise at all from inside the house and the outside noise was not a problem at all. Relaxing in the spa was especially enjoyable after a day of skiing and playing. Also loved the "mud room" for dropping off all of the "stuff" to keep it from being in our way in the living area. The owner of this property is very friendly and helpful and answers inquiries quickly. I would highly recommend this property to anyone. James, we hope to be able to rent your lovely home annually for our trips to Shaver!! Thanks again, The Taylors

Owner response:Thanks so much for your kind words. Agree - the cabin seems too close to 168 but all the big cedar trees block noise and the view of it. From a kid-safety standpoint there are benefits of being close to a highway. Shaver is in the high Sierras where large as well as small critters roam. The closer a cabin is to the highway, the less chance a large wild animal, like a bear, will encroach. We like that about our location. Plus in the wintertime it's nice to be able to walk to town in the snow, either on 168 or the cabin backroad.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Great house for family gatherings in the mountains

Guest: Little Bear (Orinda, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 03/06/11

My family has stayed at this place with my sister's family a couple times and we hope to return every year to ski at China Peak. There's plenty of room for three families to stay here; each with their own area. This is a very spacious, comfortable and recently remodeled property just below the town of Shaver Lake. The pictures are very representational of what you'll find when you get there. The place was clean and ready for us to move right in for the weekend. The owners are friendly and reachable should you have any questions or issues and have enlisted the help of a local caretake to attend to any issues that might negatively impact your stay. There's lots of room to spread out as there are two discreet upstairs areas with separate staircases in addition to the 2 bedrooms on the main level. This floor plan makes it possible for me to sleep like a baby in one area while my brother-in-law Allen is snoring loudly enough to create an avalanche on the other side of the house. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are firm and comfy. We've really enjoyed the ping pong table and hot tub. There's also a big screen TV if that's your thing. This place is not only comfortable, but highly functional. For example, after parking in the attached garage, there's a very spacious mud room upon entering the house where you can remove your boots and store your gear without dragging it through the place. And, the hot tub is conveniently accessible through an exterior door in the main-level bathroom that minimizes exposure to the winter cold. The drive to China Peak is 35-45 minutes depending on road conditions and traffic. The turn off to the Dinky Creek trailhead for hiking and backpacking is just a couple miles up the road toward Shaver Lake. Hope this review is helpful.

Owner response:Thank you very much for your detailed description of not only our cabin, but the area as well. jc

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful cabin, great family set up

Guest: LiAnne M. (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

We stayed at this cabin over Labor Day weekend - two families, with younger kids and a couple of teenagers - and it was perfect! Great location just off the main road and close to town. The bedrooms upstairs, split on either side of the house, were great for getting the younger kids to bed early and the two downstairs worked out perfect for the teenagers who like to stay up late. The kitchen is to die for....way better than my kitchen at home in fact! Plenty of dishes, utensils and cookware - all very nice. The teenagers LOVED the big screen tv :-) We used the bbq and the hot tub too. It really is as spectacular as the photo's show. We will be back!

Owner response:Thank you. We would love to have your family return

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Had a wonderful time!

Guest: jc2000 (Atascadero, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/15/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

Very big house, perfect for two families. We went with my husband's parents and they got the "west wing" and we got the "east wing". It really is set up cool, it feels like two houses that share a downstairs. The owners were more than accomidating, we had trouble with the internet and the oven and in twelve hours they were remedied. The hot tub bleached out all the color in my kids' bathing suits, but it made me feel really good about it being clean! (It helped they were last year's suits). The house is very well kept and clean, you can tell it's a home that is cared about. The furnace is really loud, and is right next to the kitchen, but it was away from our bedrooms so it didn't interrupt our sleep. We had a great time and will keep it in mind the next time we head for Shaver.

Owner response:Thanks Jennifer - glad you enjoyed your stay. Appreciate your flexibility in working around the area power surge that affected many cabin renters; glad it all worked out. We will probably try to insulate the furnace door to reduce blower noise in the future - appreciate the tip. jc

Recommended for:Families with young children

Guest: Garcia Family1 (Bakersfield, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/20/10

We rented this cabin for a weekend of snowboarding in the beginning of January and could not be more satisfied. It was myself and 10 other guests from 21 yrs to 30 yrs of age. By far the best cabin in the community more than enough room in the house for us all to get together in one common area and do whatever we wanted. I wish I had more hands to give this place 4 thumbs up lol. Will definately do business in the future.

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Guest: Dang Family (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/10

Great cabin for our family gathering/getaway with many amenities to keep us entertained. Short walk to town and a quick drive to the lake and other interest. The owner is very nice, responsive and accommodating.

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Guest: WJ Kroger (-)
Date of Stay: 12/07/09 Review Submitted: 12/07/09

This is a lovely, high quality property that can easily allow for 2 families with extra room to store all your stuff. We can not wait to go back.

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Guest: Alma Brumley (Soledad, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/30/09

This cabin worked out perfect, very cozy and inviting. My parents didn't want to leave, they enjoyed it so much. This cabin accomodated our large family very comfortably. One of my nephews, who is 4, asked if we could stay 10 days, LOL. We got some snow and that made it extra special, the kids really enjoyed playing in it. We are definitely hoping to rent it again, we all enjoyed the stay very much. The owners are great and made the entire process very pleasant. We will be back. The Brumley Family

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Guest: Wolff Family (-)
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/30/09

We have stayed at this cabin twice and our family loves it and we cant wait to go back. The location is great because it is near the town, the lake, and the mountain for skiing. The cabin has a lot of great rooms and can easily accomodate two families comfortably. It is clean and all the equipment works. Great TV for watching football and movies. The owner is very easy to work with and went out of his way to make sure everything we needed was taken care of.

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Guest: Eric T (Tulare, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

After what seemed like an endless search for the perfect cabin to spend the weekend in, I finally found this lovely property. I definitely had high expectations after seeing the pictures and reading about all of the amenities. I have to say, I was not disappointed upon arrival. This is by far the best and most comfortable cabin I have ever stayed in. Everything is clean, fresh, and goes together perfectly. This cabin has everything you need to have a wonderful stay with family or friends. We stayed here with 4 couples and it was way more than enough room for everyone to enjoy themselves and not feel like they were in a congested tree house. You will be very impressed with this property. The quality and service stand out beyond all of the others.

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