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Twain Harte Vacation Rentals - Lake Member, Free WIFI, HD TV, Walk To Town/Lake
| Sleeps | 16 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,700 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cabin |
| Minimum Stay | 1 - 4 nights |
Overview
4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed, 2 Baths, Twain Harte Lake Member (Sleeps 10-16)
Free Wifi – Twain Harte Lake Access – Four Bedroom/ Two Bath – Sleeps 8 Comfortably, Sleeps 10 With Sofa Bed – Big Screen HD Cable TV – Large Driveway – Yosemite – Dodge Ridge Ski Area – No Smoking
This vacation rental cabin in Twain Harte, CA has been in our family for generations & we’ve been renting for over a decade. It was one of the first homes built in the Twain Harte area, and we've worked to preserve the knotty pine and the traditional style elements that have always made it feel like a warm, rustic welcome to the California Gold Country, even as we've kept the kitchen appliances, furniture, and decorations updated for modern tastes and needs.
Our Twain Harte lodging comfortably fits eight to ten people; however, we've rented it out for Boy Scout, Cub Scout, and Girl Scout camp-outs, family reunions, wedding parties, church groups, and retreats. These groups have covered the driveway and deck with tents and filled the cozy, generously sized living room with people in sleeping bags, so there's no need to be afraid that your party can't stay comfortably in this cabin even if you're bringing plenty of people along.
We provide blankets and pillows, along with the first roll of toilet paper and paper towels. There are no complimentary sheets, pillow cases, towels, shampoo/conditioner, or other personal hygiene products, leaving plenty of room for your favorite soaps, shampoos, and a set of sheets that you can customize for your own comfort.
BEDROOMS:
This cabin has four bedrooms, along with a queen-size pull out sofa in the living room for adventurous children and unexpected guests. Room One, which is at the front of the cabin, has one queen bed; Room Two offers two twin beds and is located in the back of the cabin. Room Three is a loft bedroom that's ideal for kids, boasting two twin beds, a small TV, and access through a steep ladder that keeps the loft feeling like a secret hideaway. Keep watch on your kids in Room Four, which includes one queen bed, a small TV, the ladder to the loft, and its own door to the side deck. Note: This room is used to access the loft, so you lose a bit of privacy.
BATHROOMS:
There are two full bathrooms in this spacious vacation rental, one of which is accessible from the house. The second bathroom is in the basement, which requires going outside and under the deck, but makes washing up when you've just returned from a long day of exploration much easier. Both bathrooms have a toilet, shower, and sink, and the basement bathroom has a complimentary washer and dryer, though neither bathroom is equipped with a bathtub. The tankless water heater gives you endless hot water for your showers, but please try to keep your showers short, so that you can help your temporary neighbors in Tuolumne County fight California's current drought.
OTHER AMENITIES:
The living room features a stereo system for your music, and a 47-inch big screen HD TV with a DVD player, VCR, and Comcast cable to keep you up to date on all your favorite shows. You'll also have access to free, high speed Comcast Wi-Fi throughout the house. The cabin's land line offers unlimited free calling to local numbers and businesses; for long distance or toll calls, you'll have to use your cell phone.
The paved driveway has plenty of space for all the vehicles you'll bring, whether you drive to Twain Harte in multiple cars or SUVs or take your trailer, a short RV, or a boat on vacation with you.
There is no air-conditioning installed; instead, we can offer you a variety of ways to bring the natural, pine-scented mountain breezes into every corner of the cabin, including two ceiling fans in the living room and a selection of portable fans for the rest of the house.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the basic cooking utensils, silverware, plates, cups, toaster, coffee pot, refrigerator, microwave oven, blender, garbage disposal, high chair, and soap you'll need. Just bring your own food to cook on the gas stove, your own coffee, tea, or cocoa to brew before going out for the day or staying in for a long, luxurious evening, or some charcoal and fluid for the charcoal BBQ waiting out on the spacious deck.
There is no dishwasher, but if you're washing up your daily dishes at the sink when dusk falls, you may notice that some of the local deer, birds, and squirrels are coming out just behind the deck to pay you a visit. If you give them some cracked corn and peanuts, you may be able to charm them into coming by every evening to liven up your dish-washing routine!
About Craig Mullins
Been vacationing in Twain Harte, CA ever since I was a baby. Same with my mom and her dad... We love this place, and I know you will too!
Craig Mullins purchased this cabin in 1988
Why Craig Mullins chose Gold Country & High Sierra
This is the place we had been renting from another owner for years. He decided it was time to sell and we couldn't help ourselves. We HAD to buy it!
What makes this cabin unique
This was one of the very first cabins ever built in Twain Harte. The original owner built it himself with trees cut down in the area.
Guestbook comments from the owner
What a perfect Thanksgiving here in Twain Harte. Kitchen was well stalked to do all my cooking. Kids had a blast.
Amenities
Twain Harte Cabin Accommodation and Amenities
- cabin
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1700 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 16 ...
- Min. age of primary renter: 18
- Parties/events allowed ...
- Pets considered ...
- Non smoking only
- Cabin but be clean & check in ready for next guest upon departure. We can clean if arranged in advance for $100.00
- Beach ...
- Golf Course View ...
- Mountain
- Mountain View
- Rural
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Broadband Access ...
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Computer Available ...
- Fireplace
- Free Local Calls
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- PC
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Parking On Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Free Wifi
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Freezer
- Garbage Disposal
- Grill
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
This is in main home area.
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , This is in the basement area. Laundry is in here.
- Two bathrooms. Both have a shower, sink and toilet. Bathroom 2 is accessed thru the back of the house, it's in the basement and you can only access it from outside. It's where the laundry machine is.
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
1 Queen Bed
Convertible bed(s) - 1 queen , 1 Queen Pull Out Sofa Bed In The Family Room.
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single , 2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , 2 Twin Beds - One small TV - This Is The Loft.
Bedroom 4 - 1 queen , One Queen Bed - TV in this room - Outside Door Access
- Bedroom Three (The Loft) Only Has Access Thru Bedroom 4. So You Lose A Bit Of Privacy. Kids Love The Loft. The Loft Has Steep Stairs. Think Ladder.
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games for Kids
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Beach Chairs
- Deck / Patio
- Golf ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Patio
- Tennis ...
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
- Groups
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Singles
- alternative lifestyle
- Communal Pool ...
- autumn foliage
- bay/sound
- botanical garden
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- coin laundry
- festivals
- forests
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- pond
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- theme parks
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- racquetball
- rafting
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- ski privileges optional
- skiing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- sound/bay fishing
- spelunking
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(56 traveler reviews)
Nice cabin
Pros-
1. Very clear instructions from Craig
2. Thanks for welcome chocolate n Californian Merlot
3. Clean
4. Lots of seating in living room
5. Nice n ambient lighting
6. Adequately equipped kitchen
7. Beautiful deck at the backyard
8. Good internet connection
Cons -
1. Second bathroom is outside and not very convenient to access on cold nights
2. Would have loved to see some napkins in bathrooms. (It was told in advance to bring own towels but still..)
3. Harte lake did not seem very exciting. Maybe not a correct season.
4. No dishwasher.
Great place for a weekend in the mountains!
Everything was there that we needed and comfortable! Enough room for 5 guys for a fishing trip. Would definitely stay again!
Hotter than hell with 10 fans going
Very lumpy mattress on pull out bed, oven heats up kitchen like you are in hell,1 bathroom is located under house so you have to walk outside to access, upstairs room is accessed by a narrow removable ladder( dangerous for any age) 2 new cabins being built very close to cabin so expect the noise to start at 8 am and continue all day
The cottage was a lovely escape from the busyness of everyday life in the city.
With beautiful pine wood walls and ceilings, this charming cottage is well equipped for a large family getaway. It has a large family room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a functional kitchen, not to mention a very nice wrap-around deck.
It is a spacious cottage with enough room for eight or more people to vacation without tripping all over each other.
Twain Harte Lake is within a reasonable walking distance, but also accessible by car. We enjoyed swimming in the lake and jumping off the docks and plunging down the water slide.
In general we found the people in the neighbourhood to be friendly and welcoming.
I would recommend staying at property #46732. My family is from Canada, but if we get the opportunity to return to California, I would definitely consider staying here again.
P.S. There were no bugs! That's a big difference between Niagara Region and California. In our area we are plagued by mosquitoes and other pesky insects. It was nice being able to sit outside without the fear of getting eaten alive by mosquitoes or deer flies.
3rd time staying there. Had a great time. Love Twain Harte.
Very clean home.
Great Value for Large Family, Good Accomodations, Close to Lake
We had a wonderful time staying here. Oh, and pictures don't show it, but there's a new patio table on the back porch. There was plenty of seating for our family of nine, plus more outdoor dining tables for larger groups. A large kettle barbeque (plus a smaller one) was great for outdoor cooking.
The kitchen really is nicely stocked with all the equipment/tools we needed. And there's even a high-chair for the baby.
The house is so close to the lake, which is THE best lake we've ever been at on our trips with grandkids. The makings for an excellent family vacation. And, we were less than an hour away from some great hikes (5.9 mile "Crabtree" hike was especially beautiful, with a mountain lake at the end of it).
Really enjoyed our stay.
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THINGS TO DO IN TWAIN HARTE:
This cabin gives you easy access to Twain Harte Lake, which offers breathtaking views of Tuolumne County and a secluded slice of paradise where you can lounge on the beach, splash around in fresh, sparkling water, play ping-pong, volleyball, or shuffleboard while you dry off. If you can't swim, you can watch everyone else from shore while you enjoy something savory or sweet from the newly remodeled snack shack, stay inside for one of the bingo games held onsite, read a book, or take the plunge and let one of the local swim instructors teach you to tackle the water safely.
During the summer, you and your family, friends, and guests can take a ten minute walk to Eproson Park, which has playgrounds for kids and toddlers, a skate park for daredevils of all ages, and a variety of concerts and movies on the weekends. There's also a full, 18-hole miniature golf course in town if you're looking for a fun afternoon with the family, and a 9-hole golf course where fully grown golf players can get a few rounds of practice.
If you're lucky enough to visit our vacation rental in the Sierra Nevada Foothills during the winter, you can take advantage of the lush, powder-swept slopes at Dodge Ridge Ski Area (Dodge Ridge Ski Resort), sled down the soft hills at Leland Snowplay in Pinecrest, practice your spins, twirls, and other ice skating moves at Long Barn, or just watch the snow fall while drinking a glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate and enjoying a freshly built blaze in the fireplace, or the cozy warmth of the cabin's central heating. We don't supply firewood, but feel free to bring as much with you as you need. You can also take a five minute drive and stop by the Twain Harte Market to stock up on cold drinks during the summer months, buy the ingredients you need for winter meals, or take your taste buds on a world tour with the free beer and wine tastings there every Saturday.
THINGS TO DO OUTSIDE TWAIN HARTE:
The nearby town of Sonora offers a number of convenient stores like Wal-Mart & Safeway, warm, friendly restaurants like Gus' Steakhouse & Sports Lounge and The Peppery Bar and Grill, and a busy downtown that has a movie theater (Regal Sonora Stadium 10) and two live theaters; Stage 3 Theatre & Sierra Repertory Theatre. Farther down the road, there's the town of Columbia, with attractions including historic Columbia State Park where you can pan for gold, take an old-fashioned family portrait, sample locally made candy or sarsaparilla made at the Jack Douglass Saloon, and take a stagecoach ride through the trails that pioneers of the California Gold Rush created over a century ago. There are also opportunities for gambling near Twain Harte, including the popular bingo games at Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown and the mix of family-friendly play areas like arcade games and bowling, sophisticated entertainment, sports bar, buffets, live bands, comedy shows and high-stakes gaming at Black Oak Casino in Sonora.
For more adventurous travelers, there are whitewater rafting packages available through the expert guides at Zephyr Whitewater Rafting; you can also visit Moaning Caverns, where you can rappel past layers of darkness into glittering, gem-lined caverns or race past your friends on zip-lines that let you fly up to 40 MPH for ¼ of a mile.
Yosemite National Park is only two hours away, giving you the opportunity to spend a day exploring the scenic heights of Half Dome's hiking trails, watching the Tuolumne River dart playfully through peaceful Tuolumne Meadows, or taking in the titanic majesty of Bridalveil Falls and the giant sequoias. Other areas in Yosemite you might want to see include; Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Valley View, Lembert Dome, Tunnel View, Cathedral Peak, Glacier Point, Vernal Falls, Mariposa Grove or Nevada Falls. If you can't get enough of the water, be sure to check out some of the spectacular recreational lakes scattered between Twain Harte and Yosemite; Pinecrest Lake, which is only 23 minutes away, even offers outdoor movies to help you wind down after a busy day of fishing, boating, and floating lazily through a sunny California afternoon. Other nearby lakes include New Melones Lake, Lake Tulloch, Lyons Lake, and Lake Don Pedro.
CHECK-IN PROCESS:
Check-in is done via email. Once your reservation has been confirmed, we'll email a welcome packet that includes information about your stay in Twain Harte.
Check-in is at 3:00pm. Check-out is at 11:00am. If you arrive early or need to check out later, please ask about our extended check-in and check-out options.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission at Twain Harte Cabin Rentals is to provide exceptional service and high quality lodging, so that you can make spectacular memories with your family.
We hope you enjoy your stay in our Twain Harte cabin, and we hope you'll talk to us the next time you're looking for Twain Harte vacation rentals!
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $300 |
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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