Relax Refresh Retreat

Serene Woods {Lake front & backs to Royal Gorge} In the late 1800s and early 1900s, these beautiful lakes used to supply ice for the local railroad. These conjoined-twin alpine ponds - supposedly named Serena and Dulzura by none other than Mark Twain -is a special environment where cabins and grand chalets surround the lakes. In 2005, after a consortium bought Royal Gorge and proposed to develop 3,000 acres around the lakes with condos, hotels, artificial lakes and home sites, residents launched the Save Donner Summit campaign to preserve the area for the future. This updated and renovated cabin offers a cozy and comfortable vacation spot to maximize both summer and winter recreation and relaxation. The well-appointed home features Ralph Lauren linens and vintage wool blankets to complete the look and feel of an old school lodge. Serene Woods is located in an optimal location in Serene Lakes with the best of both worlds featuring lake front as well as backing to the forest with no back neighbors. Three ski resorts are within 5 minutes to 15 minutes. A sunny deck overlooking Long Lake features a bbq and seating for entertaining---Long Lake can been seen from the kitchen, dining and upper great room. Back door opens up to one of the trails at Royal Gorge [the largest cross country ski resort in the US] as well as adjacent to the Tahoe Donner Land Trust for additional hiking, mountain biking and ATV activities. Serene Woods sleeps 10 people. One king bed, three queen beds and two bunks. Additional sleeping options feature a portable crib/toddler bed (under bed upstairs). Two and half baths allow for additional convenience. For your comfort each room has feather duvet covers, electric blanket as well as a wall heater so that each person can personally adjust their level of heat. Kitchen is updated with all modern amenities. Lots of hooks, storage and closets to store your clothes and vacation supplies during your stay. Laundry room available as well. Two separate great rooms (one upstairs and one downstairs) with lots of seating and televisions in both rooms. Home equipped with high speed internet, Cable, land line, SmartTVs, DVD players and mp3/ipod docking stations. Cabin features more than two dozen board games, chess, checkers, and backgammon as well as over 20 puzzles. After staying at Serene Woods, you will be planning your return trip for the best of mountain living.