We have stayed in many VRBOs, hotels, etc., and it is rare that something exceeds my expectations. This one did! From the initial reservation to the stay itself, to check out, this was a wonderful stay!
This was the first trip we have taken anywhere since pre-pandemic, so I had high hopes. Kevin, the owner, and Patti, the property manager, were excellent re: communication, and everything was extremely easy and smooth. The cabin itself was utterly enchanting and well-appointed, with every amenity imaginable, and more! You can tell that Kevin is the kind of owner who really wants his guests to enjoy their stay, and it showed in every detail. The decor was modern/mountain and updated, with cozy comfort and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Super clean - and I am picky about cleanliness! Loved the two decks, one off the loft bedroom with charming bistro table and chairs for morning coffee, and large ground level patio with chairs, tables and Edison lights for relaxing evenings outside. It was busy in town due to the holiday, but we did walk 2 minutes to watch a fun 4th of July parade, and shopped at some of the charming stores. We like to cook meals at home, and this was easy to do in the cute kitchen with everything you need, even a coffee bar!
The best part is that our dogs were welcomed here! It's often hard to find places that take dogs that are high quality, but when Kevin sent me pics of his own dogs enjoying the cabin, I knew we had chosen the right rental. There is even a cute fenced dog run area just off the patio that is super convenient. There is a lot of wildlife here (cool to see!), but be careful to watch your dogs when they are outside.
The cabin is well-maintained and feels private, even though this is in a residential neighborhood with other homes nearby. We rarely heard neighbors, and since every home is nestled in between thick, tall pines in this heavily forested area, we didn't really notice other homes around us. One thing to consider is that you probably need to be in decent shape to stay here - there are semi-steep stairs from the parking spot down to the front door, then super steep stairs up to the loft bedroom (a great workout, haha). Also, the shower is a bit tight. These were not issues at all for us, but something to consider.
Besides being dog-friendly, two other big pluses were air-conditioning and washer/dryer - these were great to have, and hard to find in So Cal mountain rentals.
Highly recommend!