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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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Shaver Lake, CA
Shaver Lake
Place, Shaver Lake
20 min walk
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9 min drive
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Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Sparrow’s Nest ~ Cozy Charm + Fire Pit Fun
The Sparrow's Nest is located in the very popular, east village. A prime location, walking distance from stores, restaurants, and just 1/4 mile to the lake. Shaver Lake is the perfect place to vacation. The climate is ideal with cool summers and mild winters. The list of activities is long and includes, hiking, fishing, skiing, sledding, boating, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and more!
For more pictures & our Shaver Lake tips, check out The Cabin Host on IG & FB @thecabinhost!
We do not live in Shaver, but always available to help via phone, text, or email. Se Habla Español.
You will have access to the entire cabin when you book with us. This is not shared space, you will be alone.
🐦 Welcome to The Sparrow’s Nest A darling mountain getaway located in the East Village — the closest you can stay to beautiful Shaver Lake! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat sits on an oversized lot and is thoughtfully outfitted with cozy French country decor, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of space to relax year-round. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the deck in summer or warming up by the fireplace after a day on the slopes, The Sparrow’s Nest makes the perfect home base.
🛏️ Cabin Details 1518 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms Bedroom 1: Queen bed (downstairs) Bedroom 2: King bed (upstairs) Bedroom 3: Two Queen beds (upstairs) All bed linens and bath towels provided Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and body wash Pack n Play
🧺 Comfort & Convenience The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you should need to prepare your favorite meals. Includes a toaster, blender pots and pans Washer & dryer — great for beach towels or ski gear Cozy living room with fireplace Large deck with table and chairs (seasonal) Covered propane BBQ area with gas BBQ -propane is provided Start your day right with our Keurig Coffee Maker — perfect for any coffee mood. ☕ Want a full pot? Load it up with your favorite grounds. ☕ Just need one cup? Brew a single serving in minutes
📺 Entertainment & Connectivity 2 flat-screen TVs with Blu-ray players Stream your favorites on Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc. High-speed WiFi
🐾 Pet Friendly! We love well-behaved, house-trained pups! $150 non-refundable pet fee (up to 2 dogs) Please clean up after your pets, indoors and out Add your pup to the reservation at booking
🔥 Fireplace & Firepit
Indoor Fireplace: • Wood is provided • Pull the lever out to open the vent • Plug in and use the blower switch on the left to circulate heat
Outdoor Firepit: • Burns hot—use only a small amount of wood • Keep a hose nearby and fully hose down after use • Never leave it unattended • And of course—don't forget the s'mores supplies! 🍫🔥
❄️ A/C Notes
AC- We do have AC and ask that you be conscientious about conservation both when you are at the cabin and gone for the day. Please make sure all windows are closed if you are using the AC and turn it off when you leave the cabin to explore. It cools down very quickly, so no need to keep it running all day while you are at the lake. We really appreciate it!
🐻 Bear Safety & Trash Info
***Important - please do not leave any ice chests, food or trash on the deck. The bears will come around looking for it.🐻 In our best effort to "Keep The Bears Wild" and prevent them from eating garbage and spreading it throughout the forest, we have our maintenance person take trash after each stay. Please make sure your trash is bagged before putting it in the outside cans as it makes it much easier for our maintenance person to grab and transport. We would also appreciate it if you break down any card board boxes. We really appreciate your support in our efforts to protect both the bears and the forest.
🐜 A Note About Nature
We want to let you know that while we take great care to clean and maintain the cabins, staying in the mountains means being close to nature. It’s not uncommon to encounter a few critters or bugs, even with regular cleaning. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the mountains.
Traveling with a group? Planning a family reunion, wedding, or getaway with friends? We manage multiple cabins nearby — message us @thecabinhost to secure multiple homes close together!
🔐 Trust & Safety Your reservation includes accidental damage protection through Safely: Up to $3,000 in contents coverage Up to $500,000 in property damage & bodily injury Covered in your rental fees (non-refundable unless canceled 24+ hrs in advance)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake is home to this cabin. Museum of the Sierra and Sierra-Mono Indian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sierra Marina and China Peak Mountain Resort.
China Peak Mountain Resort - 41 min drive - 38.4 km
Table Mountain Casino - 48 min drive - 60.2 km
Wild Water Adventure Park - 60 min drive - 76.8 km
Getting around
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
The Sawmill - 8 min walk
Shaver Coffee & Deli - 3 min walk
Hungry Hut - 7 min walk
Mountain Tripper Cafe & Tea House - 4 min walk
Shaver Lake Pizza - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sparrow’s Nest ~ Cozy Charm + Fire Pit Fun pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Sparrow’s Nest ~ Cozy Charm + Fire Pit Fun?
As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sparrow’s Nest ~ Cozy Charm + Fire Pit Fun on Jun 2, 2026 start from $655, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Sparrow’s Nest ~ Cozy Charm + Fire Pit Fun?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sparrow’s Nest ~ Cozy Charm + Fire Pit Fun?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Sparrow’s Nest ~ Cozy Charm + Fire Pit Fun located?
Situated in Shaver Lake, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Shaver Lake. Museum of the Sierra is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Very clean, cozy and well equipped cabin, very nice neighborhood. Jamie the cabin host is wonderful and quick to respond to any concerns. Look forward to returning.
Jill U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lexie B.
Feb 17, 2026
Snow fun!
The Sparrow’s Nest was delightful! The perfect place for a family snow getaway. We loved the wood burning stove and the perfectly appointed kitchen. The house was sparking clean and cozy! Jamie was a wonderful host. Can’t wait to visit again!
Wonderful location. Great accommodations. Fun family time together.
Tracy T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2025
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the location and accommodations and had a fun family time together. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! 😊🏡 @thecabinhost
Stayed for Father’s Day weekend and had a great time. We spent most of our time on the wonderful patio. Jamie was quick with a response when I e had questions. Would highly recommend.
This is a very nice 3 bedroom cabin at Shaver Lake CA. It was completely remodeled a couple years ago (it appears) and is in a very nice and convenient neighborhood. This year was out 2nd summer and we’ll return next summer!
Steve U.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the remodeled cabin and convenient neighborhood. It’s wonderful to have you back for your second summer, and we can’t wait to welcome you again next year! 😊🏡 @thecabinhost
This cabin was great for 4 adults, 2 kids over holiday weekend. Jamie (host) was available and accommodating during our whole stay. They made sure we had everything we needed to cook thanksgiving dinner, including new pots and pans. Firewood was included so we could stay warm all weekend. Cabin was clean and fully stocked… no complaints! Highly recommend this spot for a memorable vacation!
This property is absolutely perfect for a family getaway in Shaver Lake! We thought the cabin was lovely. The 3 bedrooms are roomy! The beds are all comfortable with incredibly soft sheets. The cabin looks new and is decorated so nicely! The kitchen was great for family meals with everything you need and a nice big table. The location was great. We walked to town easily. We will be back!
Barbara G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted the roomy bedrooms, comfy beds, and well-equipped kitchen helped make your family getaway special. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the lovely decor and convenient location within walking distance to town. We can’t wait to welcome you back! 😊🏡 @thecabinhost
Had a really good time - home is just right for our family of 6. Loved the ambiance of the fireplace with provided wood. Vinyl flooring great for our two dogs. Just a note - neither of the baths are ensuite. This has its ups and downsides.
Mary B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad the fireplace ambiance and vinyl flooring made your stay comfortable, especially with your dogs. Thanks for the helpful note about the bathrooms—we appreciate your feedback. We’d love to host you and your family again anytime! 😊🏡 @thecabinhost
Hoped for a great cabin experience with snow for the grandkids. Hopes were realized. No fancy resort, no long lines, no grumpy vacationers. The cabin was just right for our needs. We were broken-hearted by the fire damage down the hill from Shaver but thankful for the efforts of Cal Fire so that Shaver Lake was spared.
Michael B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2021
Thank you, Michael! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a sweet review. We hope to host you and your family again sometime. You can follow along with me on FB/IG @thecabinhost for Shaver Lake updates and tips. I now host 6 other cabins in the area as well.
This cabin was not only immaculately clean upon our arrival but it really does have everything you need from the kitchen to the linens. We relaxed in the comfy living room and enjoyed the deck, fire pit, and yard surrounded by the beautiful trees. The rooms are nice and big. Jamie is a fantastic host. Check in and out was easy and communication was timely and helpful. We would definitely stay at this cabin again and also would love to stay at the other cabins Jamie hosts. This was an amazing vacation rental experience!!
Catherine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2021
"This was an amazing vacation rental experience!!" - That is what we love to hear, Catherine. We are always trying to improve and thank you for taking the time to leave such nice review! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Well when we got to the cabin we find out that it’s haven’t been serviced after previous renters so I called the manager and let them know what is going on and she was very sorry about that and immediately start figuring things out. So in less then half hour we were placed in cabin across the street which was very nice and clean and cozy and beautiful!!! We had very good time celebrating my husband’s birthday with family.
Olga T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review, Olga! I am so happy we were able to accommodate you and that you were happy with the experience! We appreciate you as a guest and hope that you will come and stay with us again sometime! Follow along with me on FB/IG @thecabinhost to check out all of the great cabins I host in Shaver!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
AnnaG
Aug 20, 2024
Perfect Getaway
Took our boys for the weekend before school began. Plenty of space for all 6 of us at the Sparrows Nest. Cabin was clean and provided what we needed for the weekend. Jamie w/ the cabin host was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely stay again.
We rented the Sparrows Nest for our large family for a week and had a very enjoyable stay. Kitchen had all the amenities and the place had a bbq and corn hole for nice evenings outdoors.
Very nice property. Very quiet and quaint. Check in was a breeze and the host is easy to communicate with. No issues at all and my fam loved the vacation. Great place to stay.
Had a great time, loved the fire pit and the check in process was easy! Thank you for recommending the marina to rent a boat. Thank you for everything overall!
But I got the days messed up when I did the reservation online I thought we did a three day did it in such a hurry and didn’t realize the dates so got there it was freezing it took so long to warm cabin then got the flu!!! Hit us like wildfire!!!! Horrible weekend housekeeping lady was giving is horrible looks and blocked my son from leaving trying to intimidate us I honestly made the mistake and I think we were taking advantage that wasn’t the case but we all had the flu don’t know how but it wasn’t a good experience and it was our very first trip to shaver
Our family had a nice stay at this cabin, very clean and had plenty of space. Jamie the host was very responsive to any questions. Would recommend and stay again.
Amanda V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2021
Thank you, Amanda! We would love to host you and your family again:) We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice review.
You can follow along with me on FB/IG @thecabinhost for Shaver Lake updates and tips. I now host 6 other cabins in the area as well.
Great location. The cabin was clean and spacious inside. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit while the kids played in the snow. The host, Jamie, was very kind and responsive.
Valerie S.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2021
Thanks, Valerie! We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice review! Please come and stay with us again.
You can follow along with me on FB/IG @thecabinhost for Shaver Lake updates and tips! I now host 6 other cabins in the area as well.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Juliana C.
May 28, 2026
Juliana C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
About the host
Hosted by Jamie - The Cabin Host
Hey, I'm Jamie owner of The Cabin Host. We are a family of four who loves the outdoors and spending time with family & friends! I am married to an awesome Fire Captain who doubles as my handyman. We love to cook, camp, and travel. Some of our fave times at our cabin include playing cards, boating, skiing, sledding, hiking, and enjoying meals! We have enjoyed hosting other families at our cabin so much, that I now co-host for other cabin owners in Shaver Lake! My goal is to create the perfect stay for you in Shaver Lake. If you have a large party, multiple families, family reunion, wedding, and want to secure multiple cabins to be close to your friends and family, message me for details. You can view all of the cabins I host here - https://www.airbnb.com/users/6806097/listings For more pictures & Shaver Lake tips, check out The Cabin Host on IG & FB @thecabinhost! I look forward to hosting you!
Why they chose this property
I think you will love this cabin because of the location! It is the best in the area. Walking distance to the lake and town.
The cabin is for families and friend getaways only, no parties. We are owners, not a rental agency. We have neighbors who live next to our cabin year-round and we want to respect that. No pets.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests