Location: Strawberry, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (3 miles to Pinecrest Lake, 30 miles east of Sonora) View Map
Accommodations: Mountain Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-12)
Located just six-tenths of a mile off Highway 108 on Old Strawberry Road, we are three miles to Pinecrest Lake, five minutes to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, away from all highway noise, and at an elevation of 5600 feet.
In the summer, you are three miles from the lake and away from the lake campground's noise and campfire smoke. You can walk to the river (about a mile so a good walk), minutes to good fishing, horseback riding, trailheads, bike trails....a real mountain retreat. In the winter, this is where you come if you want snow and all it has to offer. The land is spacious enough that the kids will have a lot of fun in the snow right off the deck.
During the snow season, the driveway will be unuseable with parking for only three cars at the road. If you have more cars, it will be necessary to park some at the school, and carpool to the cabin. It is a short walk to the cabin from your car, but even so, you may need to shovel some snow a few times during your visit, and you will definitely need boots to get in: "the price of a winter wonderland I guess."
The main living area has a 13-foot-high ceiling with skylights, all knotty pine with hardwood floors. The beautiful wood-burning, rock fireplace features a quarter-log mantel. The fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and gas stove is open to the living room and dining area, combining as the "great room" with oriental rugs and leather couches. The deck is off the living room with a barbecue.
The first-floor bedroom, just down the hall from the full bath, is so sweet with wainscoted knotty pine walls, full closet, queen-size bed, and beautiful, peaceful wooded views. There are two bedrooms upstairs. The first has two queen-size beds, knotty-pine and nothing to see but trees!! We call the third bedroom THE BUNKHOUSE mainly because of its size.
It has three twin-size beds, a queen-size bed, and a sleeper couch. The second dish-television with DVD/VCR player is here - a good hang out space with plenty of closet room as well. Both of these upstairs bedrooms are off the hall from the second bath with shower and tub.
We supply blankets and pillows; BRING YOUR OWN: SHEETS, PILLOWCASES, BATHROOOM AND KITCHEN TOWELS, CHARCOAL AND CALLING CARD.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations made prior to 30 days before the reservation date are fully refundable less a $25 cancellation fee.
Guests canceling fewer than 30 days in advanced may be responsible for the basic cabin rental fee (no extra person fees, no cleaning fees) if the cabin cannot be rented. If the cabin does rent, there is a $25 cancellation fee only, and it can be used as credit towards your next stay if within one year of your cancellation.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: coffee-maker, blender, small food processor,
- Refrigerator: ice-maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Satellite 2 TVs, 2 VCRs/DVDs, 2 full baths with 2 showers, and a bathtub, Garage(unuseable in the winter), Foosball and PING-PONG available all year by popular demand, NO boats provided. Charcoal barbeque on the deck, No Smoking in the cabin or garage
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Snowshoeing, Ice-skating
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 WINTER RATES: $225/night..$1400/week; first 8 guests.MINIMUM STAY: 3 NIGHTS
OFF-SEASON:(April 13-June 18) $200/night/$1275/week. Min.stay: 2 nites
Summer Rates: $225 nightly/$1400 weekly...first 8 guests; minimum: 3 nights.
Holiday Rates: $265 nightly
4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years: Minimum Stay: 4 Nights.
Extra Guest after 8 People: $10 a night each or $50 a week each.
MAXIMUM GUESTS: 12
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Strawberry
We have come to this area for over 30 years. Our big love is hiking the Emigrant Wilderness. We live in Berkeley and have always felt so fortunate to be so close to this beautiful High Sierra area. Summers at Pinecrest lake, walking around it (5 miles), watching the kids grow up. Of course, skiing at Dodge is a HUGE attraction for us. It is so children friendly and offers a challenge for advanced skiers and boarders as well; it's hard to go home. Strawberry is right there, and we never dare dream we would fine a mountain home that we would love like we do this beautiful cabin.
It has been wonderful, over the years, to share our cabin with so many regular guests. Thank you!!
Vivian and David Bigelow
The Unique Benefits at this Mountain Cabin
In the winter, being able to sled right on the property so the little ones could take a break to come in, has been wonderful. It is so quiet up here, walking to the river, though a good walk, is beautiful. It is a lot of fun having a ping pong table and foosball table. (I will update this when I go home and have more time to think.)
Property Photos
- OUR PEACEFUL RETREAT: 3 miles to Pinecrest Lake!! - Dodge Ridge, California Mountain Cabin
- OUR PEACEFUL RETREAT: Pinecrest Lake and River close!! - Dodge Ridge, California Mountain Cabin
- Living Room with Rock Fireplace and Quarter-Log Mantel - Dodge Ridge, California Mountain Cabin
- Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Countertops!
- View from the Kitchen
- Main-level Bedroom with Queen-size bed.....serene setting!
- Upstairs Bedroom with Two Queen-size Beds!
- BUNKHOUSE!!! 3 TWIN BEDS, 1 queen bed, 1 hide-a-bed (queen-size)
- Lupine in July...Many GREAT hikes!!
- Pinecrest Lake...3 miles from the cabin in the summer!!
- Dodge Ridge Skiing......just 6 miles from the cabin!!
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What a joy your cabin has been!! It started snowing the day we arrived, and we were lucky to have gorgeous snowfall the entire time. The dogs had never seen snow, and they had a fabulous time (even the wiener dogs, and their bellies hitting the snow...looked like rabbits hopping around. You have made the cabin so cozy with old sledding antiques and the huge stone fireplace, but it is also extremely comfortable with the leather couches, great tv's/dvd's and top-of-the-line kitchen. Letting us bring our dogs (part of the family) just mde it all the more special. Thank you so much for crating such a special cabin! Maggie and Christine
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Great holiday get away. No snow until Christmas night...rain, storm, and snow. Had a great time playing in the snow near Hwy. 108....found a great hill for our sleds. Had lots of fun at the cabin playing cards, eating good food, watching movies, and just hanging out. Fantastic way to celebrate Christmas with our family (son, daughter-in-law, and grand daughters ages 11 and 12 and grandson, Connor, age 3) Thanks, Ronnie & Deweyene Our family really enjoyed the relaxing and comfortable cabin. It's very apparent that there was a great deal of thought put in to the remodel and decorating..nice job! Your very kind to allow our family to stay here over the holidays. The snow was very refreshing. Kids had a blast with your sleds....snapped off lots of good pictures. Thanks you, Gary & Christine
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THANKSGIVING!! What a wonderful 5 days! The cabin was perfect for 6 adults and 5 children. We sure did enjoy ourselves. Ate way too much, went on walks, quad rides, bike rides, and created many memories. When the kids (ages 2-10) head the temperature at night dropped low enough for snow, they prayed. On Friday night it hailed, and today. Sunday, it is still on the ground. They made snowballs, ran around and had a splendid time! I think we have started a new family tradition! Thanks again for an opportunity to enjoy our family and create memories that will last. Thanks, Tim, Heather, Zach, & Caeleb; Bill & Sue; Bret, Krista, Grace, FAith & Nathaniel
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Appreciation for such a beautiful weekend at such a lovely, warm abode---is extremely difficult to express! But, we will say that we have never enjoyed such a joyful, restful love of life and our generous God!! thanks to you who are so caring and accomodating! All in all, paradise in a weekend. The love of God be with you. Sincerely, The Streets and Hamiltons!!
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Vivian and David, Thank you for letting us share your cabin. Every part of it was even better than you told us. The downstairs kitchen/living area is perfect for a mini-family reunion. Everyone from the youngest to the oldest had a great time. It was a great anniversary present for our folks. It was a pleasure talking and emailing with you. Thanks again, John Street
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Our family gathered at this wonderful place to our parents' 60th wedding anniversary. We leave with special mmemories of time spent together away from the stress and tension of our everyday lives. Thank you for providing such a peaceful spot for others to use. We certainly loved our time here! Happy 60th anniversary, Mom and Dad! Susan, Mike, Kimberly, Greg & Tim
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Our weekend in your cabin was wonderful. It is so cozy. We felt right at home. It is so nice and quiet out here in the woods. The weather was beautiful. The perfect time for a wedding. Thank you so much. Mike & Cindy, Erin & Greg, and Lance & Nicki
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Hi Vivian and David, We had a great time. We enjoyed staying in your cabin so much that my 5 year old daughter asked me if we can stay in the cabin forever. We did not have any problems finding the cabin at all considering we did not get there until 9:30 p.m. Foosball was a great hit for my 2 nieces ages 9 and 7 respectively. All in all, our stay was a blast and I will definitely recommend your cabin to our friends. Once again, thank you!!!! Celi
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Hello~ I want to thank you for the use of your beautiful cabin and to tell you we had a great time. We caught many fish and had a wonderful time at Pinecrest Lake. I forgot to write in the guest book but did want to tell you that our stay was very relaxing! Thank you for the use of the boats the children really enjoyed them! Thanks again, Julia
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Tonight marks the end of phase I....we have so enjoyed being a part of the transformation of this mountain cabin...more than a cabin to us....our mountain home. We do hope you enjoy it too but more importantly this beautiful part of the world. Only minutes to the Emigrant Wildeness trails, the river, the lake, the skiing; we are glad to have found this sweet spot. Do enjoy yourselves...and please take a few minutes to share with us in the cabin guest book, and we would appreciate some digital pictures of your visit! Thank you, David and Vivian