Located in La Porte, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Downieville Museum and Underground Gold Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Downieville Downhill and Bucks Lake Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Is China Alley Cabin C: Cute & Cozy Cottage w/ Deck pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at China Alley Cabin C: Cute & Cozy Cottage w/ Deck?
As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at China Alley Cabin C: Cute & Cozy Cottage w/ Deck on Nov 8, 2026 start from $182, 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 China Alley Cabin C: Cute & Cozy Cottage w/ Deck?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at China Alley Cabin C: Cute & Cozy Cottage w/ Deck?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is China Alley Cabin C: Cute & Cozy Cottage w/ Deck located?
Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Tahoe National Forest. Plumas-Eureka State Park and Pioneer Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We enjoyed our stay here in La Porte. This was a cabin we used as part of a larger stay with extended family. It had everything we needed for our weekend wedding stay.
We have two younger kids and our family of 4 love staying here. Kitchen is stocked nicely and it’s very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Rachael M.
Nov 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. There were a couple of hiccups, no Internet the first night and the kitchen faucet didn't work. But other than that, the place was cute and clean.
A great spot to get away. Close to lots of little lakes and trails but tucked away so you don’t have to be around crowds. The bar/cafe is a great place to eat and meet the friendly town residents!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2022
Thank you Chandra hope to see you again.
Angela & Steve
We were visiting a town where my husband and his brother would go often as kids because his family had cabins there, and still does! Our rental cabin was great—nice, clean space, lovely remodeled little kitchen and bathroom, very comfy bed, porch was great for drinking our morning coffee. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. We had a great time in LaPorte!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2022
Thank you Scott, it was great to meet you guys.
Angela & Steve
My husband and our dog came up for a quick weekend away from the valley to do some hiking and relax. If you are looking for a nightlife or dining choice, this town is not for you. If you are looking for a fun outdoor rec area with a single place for burgers and beers at the end of the day this town is for you. The cabin was small but fully furnished with updated kitchen and bath. Very clean and management on site to help with any issues. Even though the place could easily sleep 4 I would say it’s crowded for any more than a single couple.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2022
Thank you Jennifer. I hope you will choose our cabins again in the future.
Angela & Steve
Sweet small cabin with everything you'd need AND pet friendly! Loved sitting on the wrap-around deck! Lots of nice windows and ceiling fan, perfect for warmer days and nights. Only change we'd make is change out the Kerig for a regular coffee maker. Kerig's produce too much waste! Although we own property in LaPorte, we decided to check out an "in-town" cabin. It was a great experience. Thanks so much! Lanette, Julee, Rusty, Dag and Penny
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your review Lanette. the 4th was crazy busy but a lot of fun.
Steve and Angela
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Bonny H.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Location
Not very clean or comfortable
Walls were dirty. Didn’t seem like anyone cleaned the shower doors. Bed was hard and lumpy and uncomfortable. No AC so hot. I only stayed one night out of my 2 nights there. But there were not a lot of options.
The property was not clean, and communication from the host was extremely poor. The host did not respond until I requested that the reservation be canceled. The following day, he informed me that he had apparently provided me with the key to the wrong cottage, which had not been cleaned or serviced.
The cottage I had actually reserved did not have the key where the host's instructions indicated it would be. However, the cottage next door did have a key hidden under the garbage can exactly as described in his text message, so I reasonably assumed that was the correct unit.
When I opened the door, it was immediately obvious that the cottage had not been cleaned. The bed sheets were piled on the floor, bathroom towels were scattered on the restroom floor, and dog hair was everywhere—especially on the futon couch. The overall condition of the property was unacceptable.
To make matters worse, cell service was very spotty, and there was virtually no reliable internet access. The nearest Wi-Fi connection was approximately 30 miles down the mountain.
This experience was extremely disappointing. I have still not received the refund that the host promised. Between the lack of communication, unclean conditions, and unresolved refund issue, I cannot recommend staying at this property. Poor service and poorly maintained accommodations.
I unfortunately, had to get accommodation down to Truckee and spent mor money at a Marriott hotel.
We stayed for a couple of nights in our old stomping grounds of La Porte. As always, the location is beautiful and incredibly peaceful. The cabin was great, very nicely redone, and very comfortable. Angela and Steve were extremely helpful and kind hosts. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a hideaway in gold country.
We loved this cabin. It’s very rustic, no frills, but perfect for us. We were not looking to spend much time inside. It was a good base camp for exploring the gold rush history, cute town, and the lake.
Great high Sierra mountin cabin! Remodeled but still retains old-time feel. Great setting, easy access, quaint forest town location. Access to PCT! Recommend.
We had a great trip! The cabin was as expected. I think the main issue I had was lack of info about check in and check out... I figured it out with no issues... but wish it had all been laid out somewhere without me having to ask or figure it out. Other than that, it was awesome!