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Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake

Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake

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Exterior
Our beautiful front door entrance
Deck with outdoor shower to the right
Exterior
Lots of SNOW!

Overview of Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Shasta, CA
  • Popular LocationShasta State Historic Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPyramid Lake3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Vicente Lake6 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake

Our lakes are full! Perfect location for daily swimming and adventuring at Whiskeytown Lake! Only 3 miles to the lake.
Please click on photos until you get full-size photos of the house and property for best view.
The home is located in the historic town of Shasta. Some refer to Shasta as Old Shasta. Our town has a Courthouse/Museum, Mercantile and Shorty's cafe along with the row of brick ruins that line the highway. The Western Star Lodge #2 is the oldest chartered lodge in California. The town has 3 historic cemeteries, Masonic, Catholic and the Union (Pioneer) Cemetery. The State park is located within walking distance.
Whiskeytown lake (3 miles) most trails are now open and the lake is having some great fishing days. Some of our guest that are avid gold miners have found nuggets in unusual areas. Areas that were inaccessible before the fire.
Don’t forget to pickup your $1 gold panning permit at Whiskeytown National Park.

The Little Red House
It is always our goal to provide guests with the rustic beauty and charm, while providing all the modern conveniences of home. Work from home! Adventure!
We have taken pride in our home, as it is the home in which we raised our two girls. Cleanliness is always our first priority along with comfort. An Ionizer (purifying) is used for 6-8 hours. All bedding is washed in hot water. Both bedrooms have luxurious beds, bedding and pillows for a perfect night’s sleep. The backyard gives you the solitude of a parklike setting. Our redwood outdoor shower is a real treat!

My husband and I enjoy hiking locally with day hikes to surrounding areas.
Other areas to hike besides Whiskeytown are Castle Crags, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen or even a day trip to the coast.

We also have a pear tree that bears fruit towards the end of October through the first 3 weeks of November. This pear tree was planted at our home in 1957. In 2015 the mother pear tree produced 2018 pounds. I have also grafted an additional 30 trees as of which 10 are planted at the Little Red House. Join us for fall and enjoy our pears.

Available for short time rentals, 3 days or 3 months.

If you have any questions about what to do in and around old Shasta feel free to ask me questions and I will assist you with organizing your adventures.

Shasta County
Operating permit number STR 20-0045

Property manager

Kaylynn Garland
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Any age child needs to have supervision.

Events

No events allowed
Please check with me if you have guest

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in home. Beware of dry grass!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Please check with me if you have guest
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Shasta

Located in Shasta, this cabin is in the city center and near theme parks. Shasta State Historic Park and Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waterworks Park and Oasis Fun Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Shasta State Historic Park - 1 min walk
  • Pyramid Lake - 3 min walk
  • San Vicente Lake - 6 min walk
  • Back Delta - 6 min walk
  • Whiskeytown Lake - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Redding Station - 9 min drive
  • Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell - 9 min drive
  • Woody's Brewing Co. - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 8 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee - 9 min drive
  • Moonstone Bistro - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Old Shasta Whiskeytown Lake located?

This family-friendly Shasta cabin is located in a rural location, within a 5-minute walk of Shasta State Historic Park and Pyramid Lake. San Vicente Lake and Back Delta are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shasta Family vacation
The little red house was a treat from beginning to end. When we arrived we were greeted by Kaylynn, the owner, who showed us around and ensured we had everything we needed for our comfy three day stay. When she noticed that we had small kids (2 and 4) she suggested a few fun destinations for us, which totally came in handy because we ended up following her advice (Turtle Bay was amazing.) She also offered to come back over with toys for our kids in the morning – we’d brought some of theirs along, but since the weekend ended up being a very stormy one, we welcomed more and gladly accepted. My wife loved her baths in the clawfoot tub, I loved the roomy kitchen and stocked dish ware, and we all slept together in the comfy King Size bed. My wife and I really enjoyed the cozy, nostalgic feeling of the house - it reminded us of our own 80’s childhoods with all of the wood, warm lighting, and simplicity. The house felt generally safe and welcoming for little kids – not just because of the way it’s set up and secured, but because there are small details that seemed to keep kids in mind (such as the small child size chairs available and stored in the closet, the sturdy children’s dish ware in the cabinets, the paper and colored pencils kept in a drawer, the kids books in the back room, and the way that for the most part, nothing was super fragile or causing us to scream “don’t touch that!” - which meant we could actually relax.) Overall, we highly recommend the little red house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Perfect weekend getaway, ideal for a small family. Very relaxing outdoor seating area. We enjoy our stay. Thank you, RC
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem of a place.
Such a lovely little place. We have been boating/camping at Whiskeytown for over 40 years. I almost don’t want others to know about it for fear we won’t be able to get it when we want!:-) Only 5 minutes to Oak Bottom where we launched our boat. House has a well stocked kitchen, is super clean, comfortable beds. Our grandkids enjoyed the bubbles and the giant chalk board. Loved the outdoor shower and wonderful yard. I enjoyed my coffee every morning on the porch. Katlynn thinks of everything. We enjoyed her artistic flair, and the history of the house and community. I got a little emotional hearing the story of the Carr fire from 5 years ago. Thank you, We will be back hopefully.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kaela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little Red House is Amazing!!
We loved staying at the little red house. It was clean and welcoming. Kaylynn was amazing, kind and welcoming. Communication was easy and effective. Love the location for going to the lake and into Redding. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gift of heaven
This place was absolutely lovely. Plenty of outdoor space with a covered deck, BBQ, and close to whiskeytown lake for more outdoor pleasures. In the morning you can hear the birds and it was such a great way to start your day. The outdoor shower was definately a highlight. Located in old shasta with plenty of historic buildings and monuments. I will be returning to this bit of heaven for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kaylynn Garland

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Scott and I met while attending College. We moved away for 4 years and then returned to raise our family in Shasta. Scott was from the city and I was local to the area. Scott was an avid rock climber and backpacker. I was into backpacking, running and loved my pottery.
Through the years our lives had some twist and turns but always staying true to our appreciation of nature and the fun of adventure.
We continue to make the home and the yard something special. Our home is a labor of love you might say. We offer this home for traveling nurses, executive stays and also for family get aways! Our guests can enjoy the beauty of the area and relax in our cute and cozy home.
On the night of July 25, 2018 we watched from across Whiskeytown Lake as the Carr Fire was kicking up and within the hour we made the decision to get home and pack up as the fire was moving fast. We are beyond grateful to many agencies and especially to those firefighters that defended our homes and our street.
Life has returned to a new kind of normal. Scott and I will be still make time for hiking , gold panning, biking, kayaking, running and traveling to visit our girls and family.

Why they chose this property

Our home was built in the 1930's. No matter where we traveled or lived we wanted to make Northern California our home. Shasta and the Whiskeytown area was an area we both fell in love with. We were lucky to be offered this home in 1985. We raised our children in this home, then the day came to move to a larger home, while never wanting to sell the home we decided to rent the home for the next 23 years. The last few year we have put our heart and soul into "The Little Red House" remodeling and keeping the rustic charm of the home.
In August 2015 we had a "friends and family" open house and we were over whelmed by the response to our home from everyone who attended. Bottom line... everyone asked, why we were not downsizing and moving back into "The Little Red House"? Actually the thought has crossed our minds most everyday. However, we will be staying in our current home at this time. We are excited and look forward to having guests stay in the home.

What makes this property unique

Easy access to Redding or even a day trip to the coast, Mt. Shasta, Shasta Caverns and Mt. Lassen. The best part of where The Little Red House is located. It is a short 3 mile drive to Whiskeytown Lake. The home is located on a quiet street. Enjoy being out of the city where you can see the stars at night. Enjoy the wildlife, deer, squirrel, quail, doves, coyotes and foxes. At night you might be lucky enough to see a raccoon or even a ring-tailed cat.

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