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Uncle Johnnie's Lakefront Fishing Cabin

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Wood burning stove for the chilly nights!
Living room couch folds out to queen size sleeper

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6966 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Almanor, CA
  • Place, Lake Almanor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Mountain Casino
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Lassen Volcanic National Park
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible sofa sleeper

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Uncle Johnnie's Lakefront Fishing Cabin

Lake Almanor is located 165 miles north of Sacramento, nestled amongst the pines where the Cascade Mountains meet the Sierra Nevadas. At elevation 4500 feet it is the third largest manmade lake in California and best known for its prime hunting and fishing grounds.

There are two golf courses on the lake, Bailey Creek in the peninsula & a nine hole at Lake Almanor West. OK, we're fishermen, not golfers! Mount Lassen National Park is just 26 miles away, has hiking (to the top!), picnicking, and very scenic views. Play tennis in the peninsula or bike around the lake (many other trails for cycling to choose from).

This cozy home is situated on the east shore of Hwy 147. Just about the middle of the 8 mile strip at 3907 Hwy 147, Lake Almanor, CA 96137. Enjoy sunsets on the deck or fish right off the dock. Bring your boat, there's plenty of excellent fishing holes around. During the summer months we rent Friday to Friday. Truly is a nice spot on the lake.

Shopping and antiquing can be found in all the quaint old fashioned towns around the area. Dine out in Chester, the peninsula, try Westwood's famous Buffalo Chips Pizzeria ("Cabin Fever" is our favorite).
For a truly affordable vacation on the lake this is the place.

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Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $100/pet & indoor pet policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash all dishes, pots, pans & silverware
Pick up all pet droppings into plastic bags & place in garbage can
Lock all windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Refunds are given only when the same time frame is re-rented minus our $100 administration fee. Please read our "Rental Agreement".

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Westwood

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in East Shore, a neighbourhood in Westwood. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Almanor and Westwood Beach, while Westwood Museum and Collins Pine Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Lake Almanor, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Almanor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Diamond Mountain Casino - 42 min drive - 62.3 km
  • Fantastic Lava Beds - 54 min drive - 85.5 km
  • Juniper Lake - 56 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park - 59 min drive - 55.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Lago Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Onion Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Baby G’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waganupa Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carol's Prattville Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Uncle Johnnie's Lakefront Fishing Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Uncle Johnnie's Lakefront Fishing Cabin ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Uncle Johnnie's Lakefront Fishing Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Uncle Johnnie's Lakefront Fishing Cabin ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Uncle Johnnie's Lakefront Fishing Cabin located?

This family-friendly Westwood holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Almanor and Westwood Beach. North Fork Feather River and Westwood Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really lovely place, with beautiful views.

It was adorable and immaculate. I will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

enjoyed our stay came to catch fish and staying nice place very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Comfy Cabin

I absolutely loved my recent stay! Clean, comfy, well stocked with gorgeous views. The owner is great to communicate with. Super comfy bed and excellent shower pressure, plenty of storage for your stuff. The magic of the deck, the lake, the night sky….wow. I look forward to booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views

Very clean, beautiful views and easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed rest and relaxation

The cabin is wonderful - we loved the deck, the view, and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant stay

we caught fish & sunsets !!! Had a great time lounging on the deck - BBQing tasty morsels - gazing out across beautiful Lake Almanor 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Supper friendly host

Booked this house for my husbands fishing trip with the boys. They had an awesome time and the host was super helpful and communication was great. Only thing that would have made ot perfect was if the dock was in the water. Wasnt very shore fishing friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of Lake Life Winner!

Hard to say whether the property or the host was better - Deborah's family home is one of the coziest stays we've had. The home is outfitted for comfort, and has absolutely beautiful lake views The hosts are generous, welcoming, and available. Just a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasper K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little House On The Lake

Our family had a great time at the house. The photos don’t really do the place justice. Its no frills but everything you need to be comfortable and of course, right on the water. House was clean and stocked with all the essentials (including basics for my 1 yr old), host was communicative, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters trip

My sisters and I stayed at uncle Johnny’s cabin for our annual sisters trip. We absolutely loved everything about this wonderful home. The cleanliness, the location and our host. Deborah was just fabulous. I would highly recommend this home to everyone. I can’t say enough positive about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at the lake

We had a great stay at Uncle Johnnie's fishing cabin. My husband and I had our teenagers, toddler and two black labs. It was definitely a slice of heaven to be out on the dock with our entire family. We brought our paddle boards and kayaks and easily launched them from the dock. Our toddler appreciated the toys left for her to enjoy. We stayed in and cooked every day in the well stocked kitchen. Our dogs had so much fun on this trip, they didn't wanna come home. We will be booking again in the future. Thanks Debbie!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five-star gem!

Johnnie’s Fishing Cabin is a Lake Almanor GEM (as is Deborah)! My wife and our Aussie cattle dog spent a wonderful week: jumping off the dock into the lake, reading and napping, eating breakfast and dinner on the back deck, watching each day’s sun set behind Mt. Lassen, all with the very comfortable cabin at our disposal. The cabin is furnished with everything needed aside from personal items and food. It was very clean and well organized without being overbearing. Deborah has thought of most everything and her instructions are clear and easy to comply with. There is train noise from up the hill that surprised us the first time but soon was a normal part of the day. Traffic on the street can be heard in the front bedroom if the window is open but it’s not constant – and if the air is on - the window should be closed :-) Our host Deborah was quick to respond to the one issue we had and made every effort to insure we had a positive outcome. An aside for golfers: we golfed twice at Lake Almanor Country Club and found it welcoming, picturesque, and easy to get to from the cabin. A five-star review! Gene and Brigid
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very communicative, instructions at the house are very clear, easy, and reasonable. House is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the lake. It was clean, firewood, kindling, and fire starter were available. House is pet-friendly with reasonable fee and rules.
From the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable home. Deborah was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property right on lakefront! The host was amazing and really helped us out with a last minute minor emergency.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, check in was a breeze, kitchen facilities all worked
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Long Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend on the lake. The cabin is exactly as advertised. The lake views are incredible and being able to tie our boat up to the dock for the duration of the trip so convenient. We cant wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its perfect for a Family get away .
Beautiful sunset
Great dock
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Caught a lot of fish

Very nice limited parking for a large boat trailer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Great place. Am definitely planning on trying to book for a few days this summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey and cozy stay.

There are already so many positive reviews about this cabin, it is hard to add something different to the list. The pictures capture the ambiance. The host is absolutely first rate. Her communications are helpful and timely. The nearby town of Chester has a market, Holiday, that is well stocked with healthy and organic food, along with plenty of regular grocery items. You will enjoy cooking in the kitchen. It was chilly and rainy during our stay but we enjoyed the views of the beautiful trees and the lake. We bundled up in the plush comforters, caught up on a few Netflix programs and enjoyed being together before the big holiday rush. We explored the town of Chester and felt that everybody was warm and upbeat. This is a unique town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uncle Johnnie's Cabin was a big hit

Uncle Johnnie's Cabin was a big hit for our group of four fishermen. The cabin was very comfortable for us. The two bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms are good size. The cabin is clean, in great condition and nicely decorated. We were there for 4 days/3 nights to fish. To stay at a lakside cabin is so convenient for us on kayaks and a boat. As the cook of the group I appreciated the large, clean refrigerator, cabinet full of pots, pans, utensils, and plenty of spices and oil. The large table on the back deck with a new Weber, 3 burner, Spirit grill was our afternoon and evening gathering spot to talk about the ones that got away. Thank you Deborah for being a gracious host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on Lake Almanor

This property was excellent! We loved it! Well equipped kitchen, the cabin was very clean and the back deck and sunsets were beautiful! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sal T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of heaven

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful, nostalgic lake cabin. The photos don’t do it justice! BOOK THIS PLACE! you will NOT regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

This property is located right on the lake. The cabin is well thought out with both bedrooms having a private bath. The kitchen is stocked with everything you’ll need. If I could give one recommendation it would be to have an umbrella holder on the dock and/or a flat spot on the yard to secure an umbrella and chairs. We couldn’t enjoy the dock as much because there was no place to put an umbrella for shade. Same goes for the dirt lawn that had too much slope and extremely limited shade. We had to chase the shade around and as result spent most of the time on the back deck with a table and chairs. This place is adorable and has tons of potential. But not recommended for children or seniors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Molea

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We purchased the home in 1999 as strictly a business investment. Little did we realize how in love with the entire area we'd be. John loved to fish & sure could get his limit! Our family lives in the bay area but travel north to the home monthly. It's our favorite place to go!

Why they chose this property

The history of the Lake Almanor Basin is fascinating (we keep a book on the shelf to share with our guests). We found out the home was built in 1953 by Finnis Mack Saunders, nicknamed "Chief", a foreman for the Red River Lumber Company. The knotty pine walls & ceiling in the kitchen are priceless! We've respectfully done some remodeling while keeping the old world charm of the home. The well water is very good, plus extra filtration on the refrigerator door for cold drinking water. No need to bring bottled water. There's no curbside recycling so plastic water bottles just fill up the land waste!

What makes this property unique

Uncle Johnnie's Fishing Cabin is situated on the middle of the east shore & is truly a nice spot on the lake. We enjoy sharing the home as much as our guests enjoy vacationing there!

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