Cozy, Well-Appointed, Riverside, All-Season Sierra Cabin.

• A Slice of Heaven

  A Slice of Heaven

  • Guest Gracie
  • Date of stay 02/10/11
  • Review Submitted 10/27/11
  I love this place! First of all, the location is fantastic, with the river rushing by--leave your windows open at night in the "dorm room"--the sound will sing you to sleep in seconds. We love to hike and there are so many fantastic hikes minutes away. The local store is so close and it has most everything you need--the kids are always happy to run over to get it for you--imagine that! Don't feel like cooking? Walk over to the charming Strawberry Inn--great food and they also do carry-out. (Great burgers!) The skiing at Dodge Ridge is great and gets better every year. The runs are well-groomed and have everything from beginners to the kind I don't even want to think about! We got so tired of the traffic to Tahoe, the traffic in the ski parking lots--think Squaw on the weekend--the search for a nice place to stay, etc. What a hassle! This beautiful cabin is minutes away from Dodge Ridge, there's no traffic and you can practically ski back to your car at the end of the day. Lift tickets are much cheaper (especially for seniors), the runs aren't crowded and everybody is SO NICE! And back at the cabin, you can warm up with a glass of wine by that beautiful green rock fireplace--and you can't even hear the football game downstairs! I love that, but if you like the game, the new downstairs family room is beautiful and very comfortable-- and it has its own fireplace! Also, there's a nice bar and the food is fantastic at the Steam Donkey by the Pinecrest store--you'll pass it on the way back from Dodge Ridge. Great atmosphere and service! This is a cabin for all seasons, but there's a special fragrance in the late summer--you can smell it on the way up! When we start the climb up after Sonora, my dog wakes up and starts to sniff and when I open the window, she sticks her nose out and she knows what's coming--hikes in the beautiful forest just a few feet away from the cabin--a slice of heaven for a dog, just as it is for us!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you for your Review. You are correct. The skiing and other winter sports -- and also the winter atmosphere at Strawberry/Pinecrest -- are hard to beat. There is a tobaggan hill just a few minutes walk from the cabin. The skiing at Dodge Ridge is first-rate. Another new ski lift has been added for this season. Last season, the winter snow total at Dodge Ridge was second only to Squaw Valley among all Northern and Central California ski resorts and was within 1" of the Squaw Valley total. Dodge had more snow than all the other Tahoe Region ski resorts. Anyway, we agree with you. The winter scene at Strawberry/Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge is just about perfect, especially when there is fresh snow on the ski runs. The cabin is totally set up for winter, and we're very glad you liked it. Thanks for your Review.

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• Great Cabin in the Sierra Nevada Mountains!

  Great Cabin in the Sierra Nevada Mountains!

  • Guest Mountain Guy
  • Date of stay 08/13/11
  • Review Submitted 10/23/11
  I've been coming to this cabin yearly for the last 10 years--first as a couple with my wife and now as a family. This cabin combines nostalgic charm (e.g. wood panel walls, relaxing couches/chairs, picnic bench dining room table, and woodburning fireplace) with modern efficiency (e.g. downstairs TV room with gas fireplace, modern appliances). I enjoy the ease of access to the beautiful river (100 ft away and great fishing), many fun hikes, lakes (Pinecrest Lake-1-2 mile beautiful walk), ski resort (2-3 miles drive distance), and Strawberry Store (150 feet away). This is a place where my body, mind, and soul can rest easily. I look forward to many more experiences in the future!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Our favorite family tradition

  Our favorite family tradition

  • Guest Cookootoo
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 10/20/11
  This place is Heaven! Even our dog perks up when we head up the mountain to this cabin. First, we love how the place is decorated with green stone hearths, wagon wheel furniture, denim slipcovers, quilts on the beds, cowboys, forest trees and bears. Secondly, the cabin has everything we need to relax and be comfortable: clean, pretty, compfy furniture, and beds, great lighting, plenty of room, two fireplaces, great views, two TVs and dvd macines. Thirdly, the location has everything we need to do all the things we love best: hiking, skiing, boating, reading, swimming, fishing, ice skating, sledding, snow shoeing, biking, motorcyclling, rock hounding, target shooting, sight-seeing, shopping, gambling, roasting marshmellows, napping in the hammock, dining out and getting treats at the local general store, a minute's walk from the cabin doors. We can't wait to go up again, and highly recommend this cabin to every Sierras cabin-seeker!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• My favorite spot for a peaceful getaway

  My favorite spot for a peaceful getaway

  • Guest sierrafamily
  • Date of stay 09/17/11
  • Review Submitted 10/20/11
  My family and I stay at this cabin every year for a week in the summer and occasionally during the other seasons as well, when we can get away! Simply put, we LOVE this place - the cabin is cozy and comfortable and has everything you need to make your vacation smooth. The owners have thought of everything you might want. Darling cowboy decor! Great location by the river - so fun for kids to pan for gold, and the rushing of the river makes for the best night's sleep ever. We like to spend a summer day on the beach at Pinecrest Lake with yummy soft serve ice cream, and if you want a hike, you can walk up the the dam and the lake from the cabin! We've had a blast skiing and sledding in the winter, too. If you are looking for a great vacation in the mountains, this is it.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you for submitting your review. We try very hard to please the many families and their friends who rent our cabin. We think about it all the time. Each season, we try to add even more features to the wonderful Strawberry experience our renters might enjoy while vacationing in the cabin. Thanks again for your review.

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HIGH SEASON: *June 15 to Sept 15  *Dec 15 to Apr 15
$295 per night including weekends and holidays
Midweek: $250 per night.    Weekly: $1530
OFF SEASON:
$250 per night weekends
$220 per night midweek
Weekly:  $1320 including one free day.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.