NEW LISTING! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN + PENTHOUSE (4700 sq ft)
- House4700 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 20
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Min Stay: 4 nights
6 bedroom 5 bath with 3 fireplaces, a pool and firepit and lots of space
Bedrooms
Owner
Jenn Sellers-Rein
- Languages:
- english
About Jenn Sellers-Rein
We're Jenn and Jodi Sellers-Rein. We relocated to Alta, CA in 2018 after spending the last 20 years living in Southern California and we couldn't be happier about our choice of both home and location. It's been an amazingly welcoming community. We operate Crystal Springs Inn as a Bed and Breakfast at most times, but we're giving this whole home rental a try because we know how special our home is and want to share it. We thoroughly enjoy hosting, but we also enjoy traveling in our RV with our dog and cat. We've been operating as a B&B since November of 2018, after getting to know the quirks of living in a house that's almost 130 years old. The previous owners of Crystal Springs had it completely renovated in 1989, so though the house is going to celebrate 130 years in 2020, the plumbing and electric is only 30, which saves a lot of headache in maintenance. We also have ownership of a boat rental company located at Rollins Lake in Colfax (15 minutes away). We stay very busy - And we have great discounts on water craft rentals!
Jenn Sellers-Rein purchased this House in 2018
Why Jenn Sellers-Rein chose Alta
We like to say this property found us, because it did! In fall of 2017 our youngest started college - and our ties to SoCal were almost done - Both of our kids were in college in Northern California so we knew we were headed north. When we started our search we initially had a campground setting in mind - small house, lots of land to build tiny houses and yurts... Then this house called, so we jumped in head first and the campground idea faded rather quickly. We're still looking to expand the guest experience and may eventually build cabins or yurts on the property, but for now we're having fun sharing Crystal Springs with both old and new friends.
What makes this House unique
The whole experience of staying here at Crystal Springs is quite relaxing. We don't have high-speed internet available except through your cell phone (blame the mountains), so its a great place to disconnect and reconnect with friends and family. Our area has lots of offer for activities, but we find that the best memories are made on the front porch, rocking in the rocking chairs and sipping a tea or glass of wine (or bourbon!). That's where you'll find us most mornings and evenings, along with a few of our great neighbors that drop by for visiting. We have an open door policy when we're here, and it's lead to lots of new friends and a ton of fun.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorall floors
- Carbon-monoxide detectorall floors
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- MountainWe are in a small mountain community, and we have wildlife around at all times. We are bear aware (locking up garbage) and suggest that hikes and walks are done after mid-morning and before dusk.
- RuralWe live in a small, rural community with a few houses in view.
- TownAlta does not have a "town center" to speak of, but Dutch Flat is the nearest town (3.5 miles) and offers lots of California history and a museum on our area.
- LakeThe nearest lake for water activities is Rollins Lake, which is a reservoir that rents boats, kayaks and SUPs. Just ask us!
- RiverTruckee river is the nearest river for floating and mellow rafting. White water rafting is available on many of our rivers. Just ask us!
General
- HeatingWe have 2 separate furnaces, one controls bottom floor, second heats the second and third floors.
- Linens ProvidedAll beds will be made up with linens, and extra linens will be available in the storage room on the 2nd floor
- Washing Machine
- Clothes DryerDryer is available, along with a clothesline for hanging clothes out to dry (we typically dry our bedsheets on the line)
- FireplaceWe have 2 separate furnaces, one controls bottom floor, second heats the second and third floors.
- ParkingWe can typically fit up to 10 cars in the driveway, but parking can overflow to the side yard as well.
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room(Media Room) We have a TV with DIRECTV (Choice package) in the Media Room along with a DVD library.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorWe have 2 refrigerators and at least 1 will be cleared for your use.
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerWe have both a standard 12-cup coffee maker and a Nespresso machine (no coffee included)
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsBasic pantry items (flour, sugar etc) will be available.
- Dishes & UtensilsService for at least 20
- KitchenFully stocked kitchen, spices and oils included.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningOur main dining space is connected to the kitchen and features a large family style table with up to 16 chairs. The Parlor can fit 4-6 around the table, the porch fits another 6.
Entertainment
- TelevisionAll bedrooms have a TV. DIRECTV always available in the Media Room, and 3 additional wireless genie's are included, can be placed on any of the TVs in the bedrooms.
- Satellite / CableDIRECTV (Choice package) in the Media Room, and 3 additional wireless genie's are included, can be placed on any of the TVs in the bedrooms.
- DVD PlayerDVD Players in all the bedrooms
- Books
- GamesLots of family board games along with dice and card games
- Games for Kids
- ToysWe have a few baby toys and books
- Video LibraryDVD library and DVD players in all bedrooms
- Video GamesIn the Family Suite (Tourmaline) on the second floor we do have a Wii with a few games, but nothing for the more up to date gaming.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenFront yard available for games, fire-pit available pending weather (pre-arrangements)
- Kayak / CanoeWe own a boat rental company in Colfax, Rollins Lake Rentals, so we have access to kayaks, SUP and Canoes
- Porch / VerandaOur front porch is a phenomenal space - dining area and rocking chars during the summer and fall.
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleWe have 4 steps to enter the property, and most bedrooms are up at least 1 flight of stairs.
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolPool is not heated, we do have a sun blanket and guests are asked to cover the pool at night when the temperature drops
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Breakfast
- Booking Possible
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Parties/events allowed
No outside parties past 10pm. No ragers.
No smoking
Smoking is only allowed on porch.
Pets allowed
well-behaved pets welcome with pet fee
Children allowed
Warning - we have a pool with no safety fence
Max guests:20
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
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We are within driving distance (under an hour) to Truckee, Tahoe City, Reno and Sacramento to name a few places. We are located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and we have lots of outdoor activities around us. There are lots of small lakes for fishing and kayaking, hiking (we're close to the PCT), swimming holes and rivers. We can even facilitate a discounted daily pontoon boat rental for your group with advance notice.