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Air Conditioning, Generator & 3 King-Size beds + 1 Queen
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 112200 sq ft
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Cold Springs, CA
- Place, Stoddard Spring6 min drive
- Place, Pinecrest Lake10 min drive
- Place, Dodge Ridge12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bear Bedroom
1 King Bed
Deer Bedroom
1 King Bed
Loft
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Main Floor Half Bath
Toilet
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Air Conditioning, Generator & 3 King-Size beds + 1 Queen
RIFUGIO DI MONTAGNA IS ITALIAN FOR 'MOUNTAIN REFUGE' ~ Our refuge in the Dodge Ridge/Pinecrest area at 5,300 ft elevation is the perfect place for you and your family and friends to spend together in a unique combination of new construction infused with traditional memorabilia.
THE PINECREST TRADITION BEGAN WITH GRANDPA AND GRANDMA IN THE '50's ~ This 2,200 square foot mountain home was lovingly constructed in 2007 as a place to recharge and relax, and is located on a quiet street in Cold Springs. Having grown up with grandparents who owned a cabin in the area for many years, this home was built after thoughtful planning and much creativity to use and enjoy some of the furnishings that were located in the old cabin. Rifugio di Montagna was actually designed 'around' the grand old dining room table which can seat up to 12 and is the focal point of the home.
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RIFUGIO ~ The slate floors and granite countertops of the interior are combined with the natural colors of the outdoors making for a warm and cozy refuge for your mind and spirit. The living areas were specifically made to be the largest rooms in the cabin and to flow together. The spacious kitchen has an island and a breakfast bar which opens to the dining room, which in turn is connected to the 24' high ceilinged Great Room. The Master Suite is also located on this floor and has it's own entry AND A KING SIZE BED. You will feel as though you are showering outside under a waterfall in the oversized, full slate shower in the ensuite Master Bathroom.
The loft upstairs has a sectional couch that quickly converts to a Queen sleeper.
This room overlooks the Great Room and is flanked by two bedrooms, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE KING-SIZE MATTRESSES. (No more arguing over who has to take the 'little' bed!!!) There is also a full bathroom on this floor with a tub/shower combo. All of the beds are fitted with 500 and 400 thread count sheets, beautiful hand-crafted quilts, and 100% goose down comforters. The two raised twin-sized Deluxe AeroBeds can be automatically inflated in three minutes and can be used in any room where there is carpeting allowing families great flexibility for sleeping. We also have a full foam mattress that can be used on the floor in any of the bedrooms or the loft.
The 560 square foot front deck wraps around three sides of the house, bringing the outdoors right to your feet. And who wants to eat indoors when the perfect Summer weather calls you outside to dine on our custom-made, bar height picnic table? As an alternative, sit out on the back deck which offers a view of the landscaped area and the undeveloped forest beyond. In the Winter you will be glad you've chosen to rent a newly-constructed, well-insulated cabin with double-paned windows plus two sources of warmth - the fireplace and central heat. AND - we've added a generator in May of 2022 so that you will never be out of power - even when PG&E power goes out all around, our lights, heat (or AC) and all other amenities will still be on!!
THE PINECREST/DODGE RIDGE AREA CAN BE YOUR TRADITION, TOO! ~ Or, maybe it already is and you want to make wonderful new memories at Rifugio! There are many fabulous things to do in the area - great family skiing/snowboarding at Dodge Ridge and sledding at High Sierra Snowplay in the Winter, and in the Summer, the great fishing, hiking, and boating choices are endless. We've prepared a book at the cabin - just for you - which lists all of the wonderful things to do/places to see, with Rifugio as your home base. Come ~ relax, refresh and recharge ~ experience Rifugio di Montagna for yourself!
Like what you see but your dates don't appear to be available? Send us an inquiry anyway as we often reserve the cabin for ourselves and may be willing to give up our dates for you!
Check In 4:00 P.M.; Check Out 11:00 A.M.
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THE PINECREST TRADITION BEGAN WITH GRANDPA AND GRANDMA IN THE '50's ~ This 2,200 square foot mountain home was lovingly constructed in 2007 as a place to recharge and relax, and is located on a quiet street in Cold Springs. Having grown up with grandparents who owned a cabin in the area for many years, this home was built after thoughtful planning and much creativity to use and enjoy some of the furnishings that were located in the old cabin. Rifugio di Montagna was actually designed 'around' the grand old dining room table which can seat up to 12 and is the focal point of the home.
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RIFUGIO ~ The slate floors and granite countertops of the interior are combined with the natural colors of the outdoors making for a warm and cozy refuge for your mind and spirit. The living areas were specifically made to be the largest rooms in the cabin and to flow together. The spacious kitchen has an island and a breakfast bar which opens to the dining room, which in turn is connected to the 24' high ceilinged Great Room. The Master Suite is also located on this floor and has it's own entry AND A KING SIZE BED. You will feel as though you are showering outside under a waterfall in the oversized, full slate shower in the ensuite Master Bathroom.
The loft upstairs has a sectional couch that quickly converts to a Queen sleeper.
This room overlooks the Great Room and is flanked by two bedrooms, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE KING-SIZE MATTRESSES. (No more arguing over who has to take the 'little' bed!!!) There is also a full bathroom on this floor with a tub/shower combo. All of the beds are fitted with 500 and 400 thread count sheets, beautiful hand-crafted quilts, and 100% goose down comforters. The two raised twin-sized Deluxe AeroBeds can be automatically inflated in three minutes and can be used in any room where there is carpeting allowing families great flexibility for sleeping. We also have a full foam mattress that can be used on the floor in any of the bedrooms or the loft.
The 560 square foot front deck wraps around three sides of the house, bringing the outdoors right to your feet. And who wants to eat indoors when the perfect Summer weather calls you outside to dine on our custom-made, bar height picnic table? As an alternative, sit out on the back deck which offers a view of the landscaped area and the undeveloped forest beyond. In the Winter you will be glad you've chosen to rent a newly-constructed, well-insulated cabin with double-paned windows plus two sources of warmth - the fireplace and central heat. AND - we've added a generator in May of 2022 so that you will never be out of power - even when PG&E power goes out all around, our lights, heat (or AC) and all other amenities will still be on!!
THE PINECREST/DODGE RIDGE AREA CAN BE YOUR TRADITION, TOO! ~ Or, maybe it already is and you want to make wonderful new memories at Rifugio! There are many fabulous things to do in the area - great family skiing/snowboarding at Dodge Ridge and sledding at High Sierra Snowplay in the Winter, and in the Summer, the great fishing, hiking, and boating choices are endless. We've prepared a book at the cabin - just for you - which lists all of the wonderful things to do/places to see, with Rifugio as your home base. Come ~ relax, refresh and recharge ~ experience Rifugio di Montagna for yourself!
Like what you see but your dates don't appear to be available? Send us an inquiry anyway as we often reserve the cabin for ourselves and may be willing to give up our dates for you!
Check In 4:00 P.M.; Check Out 11:00 A.M.
Keywords: Cabin
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About the neighborhood
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Long Barn is home to this cabin. Dodge Ridge Ski Resort and Granite Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dodge Ridge and Stoddard Spring. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cold Springs, CA
What's nearby
- Stoddard Spring - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
- Pinecrest Lake - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
- Beach 1 - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
- Beach 2 - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
- Dodge Ridge - 12 min drive - 1.8 km
Restaurants
- Mia's - 4 min drive
- The Serene Bean - 10 min drive
- Creekside Café - 18 min drive
- Boulder Bar - 18 min drive
- Camp Gold Dining Hall - 10 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jan 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Darlene N.
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darlene N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Delphine N.
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delphine N.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Unspecified U.
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unspecified U.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyler P.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tyler P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie W.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house in great location
Leslie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rosie N.
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosie N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura K.
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
lina P.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lina P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amal S.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amal S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Shelli P.
May 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pinecrest / wedding weekend fun
Shelli P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew F.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Andrew F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
Aug 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for a family getaway
Julie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg S.
Mar 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful home
Greg S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kent B.
Feb 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family time
Kent B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
T D.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
T D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
jeremiah m.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Of The Best
jeremiah m.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew L.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding at Pinecrest
Matthew L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meg C.
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Meg C.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Scott B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L.
Jan 9, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Kevin L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Nataliya R.
Jan 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect New Years vacation!
Nataliya R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julia D.
Mar 4, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place just need more cleaning
Julia D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daisy O.
Jan 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Recommend!
Daisy O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
Sep 2, 2010
All the advantages of staying on the concierge floor of a nice hotel, with more space and privacy
Paul C.
About the host
Hosted by Paul Picchi
Paul is an avid fly fisherman and duck hunter. He spent most of his Summers in the Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge area as a kid because his grandparents had a cabin in the Cow Creek Subdivision just a few miles from Rifugio. It was always Paul's dream to own a place of his own in the same area, and that dream came true in 2007. He built two 'Rifugio's' in Cold Springs and retained one for himself. While not spending time in the mountains, he is involved in the construction industry in the Stockton area.
Pam enjoys the outdoors almost as much as Paul. The scenery in the Pinecrest area never ceases to amaze her, and days spent on Pinecrest Lake and at Kennedy Meadows are treasured. She works for a large local accounting firm in Stockton.
Paul and Pam used to date back in the '70's when Paul played football for UOP. After a 30-year break, they came back together and found in each other great compatibility and friendship. They were married in 2005 - just in time to take on the great adventure of building two cabins!
Pam enjoys the outdoors almost as much as Paul. The scenery in the Pinecrest area never ceases to amaze her, and days spent on Pinecrest Lake and at Kennedy Meadows are treasured. She works for a large local accounting firm in Stockton.
Paul and Pam used to date back in the '70's when Paul played football for UOP. After a 30-year break, they came back together and found in each other great compatibility and friendship. They were married in 2005 - just in time to take on the great adventure of building two cabins!
Why they chose this property
In addition to it being Paul's playground when he was young, the Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge area is a hidden treasure. It is the closest Sierra experience for Bay Area and Valley residents, yet is still quite untouched by the swarms of people who flock to other mountain locations. Additionally, the elevation of 5,300 feet is perfect; while we don't get inundated with snow in the Winter, we certainly get our fair share to enjoy the magic. And in the Summer, the higher elevation definitely makes for a cooler experience than those areas that sit at 4,000 feet or less. Skiing at Dodge Ridge is only 15 minutes away, and did we mention the lack of crowds and the cheapest lift ticket around? Pinecrest Lake in the Summer is great for fishing, and we have yet to explore all the hiking trails in the area. Rifugio is centrally located to so many beautiful spots, and there are many day trips that are very do-able.
What makes this property unique
We love the deep night's sleep we get at the cabin. Not only are the linens soft and luxurious, but the beds are super comfortable. And because the cabin sits high, the windows can be safely left open at night letting in that wonderful fresh mountain air. Our street is very, very quiet. We love cooking in the kitchen, but we also enjoy going to Mia's for a fabulous eating out experience. We always come away from Rifugio feeling refreshed and recharged, and we know our guests will have the very same result.
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