Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte!
We hope you enjoy your stay in our mountain home.
Your stay will be in our rustic, relaxing cabin with an unconventional layout. Dandelion’s Lair features 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with plates, silverware, pots, pans and everything you need to make a homemade meal. The Dining table seats 6 with a view of the front deck. The Living Room features a comfy reading chair and two large couches for maximum seating. A game table provides an area for family fun - along with a bookshelf of games. (During Christmas, we decorate with a tree, wreath and stockings.)
We regularly use our vacation home and love sharing it with others when we are not using it. We hope you love it as much as we do.
SOME IMPORTANT ITEMS AND INSTRUCTIONS:
RULES & REGULATIONS: See Attached Document TV/DVD: There is a DVD player - feel free to bring your own DVD's to enjoy a night in! There is WI-FI, basic cable and a Smart TV to login to your favorite streaming accounts. FIREPLACE/WOOD BURNING STOVE: Please buy your own wood to burn, we do not provide it. Please be careful with fire. FURNACE: Heat is provided by a forced air gas furnace powered by propane. CAMPFIRES: We do NOT allow any Campfires on the property, EVER, due to wildland fire danger. AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: It’s located in the front by the driveway. Please make sure the cover is removed before turning it on inside the house. HOT WATER HEATER: Located in the kitchen. Please keep it in between “A” and “B” if you have young children, up to “C” if it’s only adults, while you are there. When you leave, turn the dial to the lower setting. CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Located outside on the south-east side. If outlets stop working, check the breaker box after removing and turning off the offending appliance. Flip the tripped breaker and “clear” it by switching it all the way off to all the way on. There are power failures, in a forest, when a tree falls, it not only makes a sound, it takes out power lines. In a big winter storm, this can happen multiple times on the same line. WATER: It’s on for you! BBQ: There is a propane BBQ grill for your use on the deck off the dining room. Check the propane tank; turn on the tank, and then light. Please clean and cover the BBQ after it cools down. There is also a charcoal grill as well, you must provide your own briquettes. Please do not light the deck on fire. SHEETS AND TOWELS: are provided, but you may also bring your own. As mentioned, there is 1 queen sized bed, 2 full sized beds, 2 twin beds. Please wash and dry one load of used sheets or towels before you leave. All other used linens may be placed on the floor in front of the washer. You may leave a load drying in the dyer if you do not have enough time to finish. (Unless very soiled, comforters and blankets do not need to be placed in front of the washer - we wash these regularly offsite, as our machine cannot handle the large load.) NEIGHBORS: they are all friendly, nice people. Please say 'Hello' and be considerate. THE DRIVEWAY is narrow, needing ALL WHEEL DRIVE to make it up in WINTER. In winter, it's an icy slide of doom for any 2 wheel drive vehicle. We are not responsible for any injuries or damage you do with a 2 wheel drive car. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OR 4 Wheel Drive is recommended and required in WINTER. AWD not required in other seasons. We are at 3700 foot elevation, which is roughly the snow line for colder winter storms. GARBAGE: we have garbage and recycling pickups on Mondays.
3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cabin with Twain Harte Lake Membership Privileges! Classic Twain Harte Cabin. Lots of Knotty Pine in this rustic home. 2 blocks from down town Twain Harte so it is just a short walk. ACTIVE LAKE MEMBERSHIP so bring the family and friends and enjoy Twain Harte Lake especially during the summer. Lots of room inside the bedrooms of this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath cabin. One of the bathrooms has a skylight in the shower! Yard is fenced for the small ones, either kids or dogs. Parking for 2-3 cars. Open kitchen and dining. 40 minute drive to Dodge Ridge and Lake Pinecrest or up the hill to Kennedy Meadows for hiking and fishing. Two hours to Yosemite for a day trip for 20 minutes to Sonora for movies and fun shopping. Come visit Dandelion's Lair, a cabin all on one level, steps in between living room and kitchen and primary suite, with pine and oak trees filtering the light! The bedrooms have a queen in the primary, a bunk bed with a full on bottom and a twin mattress on top in the bunk room, and a 3rd bedroom with a full sized bed and twin!
Activities include the following: Twain Harte Lake Access between Memorial Weekend and Labor Day weekend in Summer. Welcome to Twain Harte Lake, a little slice of paradise in the heart of the Sierras. Created through construction of a dam in 1928, this private, membership lake provides 40 acres of unlimited fun and enjoyment. Many family cabins, built in the early years, are still owned by descendants of the original owners bringing a remarkable sense of history to the daily life of this community. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Lake is enjoyed by lake members, their families and guests, along with those who rent the cabins owned by Lake Members. You will be captivated by the crystal clear lake, and starry night skies, and all that the community of Twain Harte has to offer.
Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Black Oak Casino, Pinecrest Lake Resort, Horse Back Riding, Aspen Meadow Pack Station, Kennedy Meadows,
Cave Tours, Mercer Caverns , California Cavern, Moaning Caverns, The Great Outdoors, Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest,
Other Activities
• Pinecrest Lake, a great place for boating
•Hiking
•Skiing
•Snow boarding
•Cross-country Skiing(Around Summit Ranger District
•Snow Play( Contact Summit or Miwuk Rangers Stations)
•Snow Mobiles(Around Summit Ranger District)
•Historic Trolley 49 service
•Take a tour at Iron Station Vineyards
We require a 3 night minimum booking for Holiday Weekends, Such as, but not limited to: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Photo ID required at time of Booking. During the Summer Months, we Guests will sign on Twain Harte Lake Rules and Rental Agreement prior to Booking.
We will need a full list of all names and ages of your Party for Twain Harte Lake Access, tell us a little bit about yourselves.
As a courtesy, please wash the towels and sheets, linens, you used and get into the dryer before departing.
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 and a deadlock
Frequently asked questions
Is Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte!?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte! on 12 Apr 2026 start from £127, 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 at Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte! located?
Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Twain Harte Miniature Golf, Twain Harte Lake and Twain Harte Golf Course. Brentwood Lake is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This was the wonderfully quiet place to stay, yet close to downtown as we walked to Dinner & Events a couple times a day. A very eclectic cabin layout.
Overall, 10/10. I'd almost say a 9 but i think some things were just overlooked that normally wouldnt be an issue. When you walk in the front door, the cord to the chandelier had been frayed. The drop box is also super hard to get in to. So no real problems, just minor inconveniences. This is our second visit to Dandelions Lair and we recommend it and will definitely be back!!!
I liked how convenient it was to Twaine Hart. The cabin is super spacious and great for large families. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. On the downside, the Christmas decorations were still up (in June), the front yard was overgrown with weeds, and the interior could use a touch up.
Love this spacious cabin! I only rated a 4 for cleanliness because of the caulking in ceiling crevices. (I worked for construction so I see stuff like that)Other than that this cabin was everything you needed. Water pressure in MBR bath needs to be addressed also. We walked to downtown Twain Harte and every one is so nice along the way and in the shops. I will definately reserve the Dandilion Lair again!
Location was just as described. As we looked around, the same word came to all of us, rustic. That's a good thing too! Very clean and a bit funky too, and that's a good thing! You can tell where they built additions to the house and the added rooms made for a comfortable stay for the 5 of us. We were there in the early summer and spent very comfortable evenings on the deck. We'd return in a heartbeat. Great value if you need a place in Twain Harte!
Lovely area, super close to Twain Harte center that we could easily walk to. Also close to trails, and only 15' from major grocery/retail chains which was very convenient.The house is charming, and the living room area was cozy and had a nice mountain vibe. AC worked great, kitchen had everything needed to prepare quality meals, and the front deck and fenced in yard were a Godsend for hosting the puppied.Even when I had a request to add another streaning platform to the tv, the host was readily available by phone and helped me out remotely.A wonderful, charming place... and having access to Twain Harte lake was the cherry on top!
Besides a few things, handle on the dresser fell off, had an awful time trying to light the pilot light on the water heater lol, it was an incredible trip. We loved the age and uniqueness of the cabin. The fact that we got to bring our pups made it feel like a home away from home. We definitely recommend and will be back!!
We all had our own bedrooms, very comfortable beds. Skylight in the shower! So rustic and very quiet. Great fenced in front yard for the dog with porch. She laid out there for hours. We will be back.
Cabin was well stocked and clean. The air conditioning in the house was a huge plus during the hot weather we had. We will definitely come back again next year!
The place felt retro and modern at same time. Great location. Clean, fully stocked, owner very responsive to all questions I had before arrival and during my stay. Lots of books and games for kids. Def will book again.
Karina R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2024
Thank you so much! You are welcome back anytime!
About the host
Hosted by Mike Smith
Been camping and skiing in the Sierras my whole life.
Why they chose this property
This cabin has Twain Harte Lake access, which gives guests the option to play on a sandy beach at a private lake. While in the Sierras. Twain Harte is only 2.5 hours from the Bay Area, and it's 25-30 minutes to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Great place to relax.
What makes this property unique
Twain Harte Lake Welcome to Twain Harte Lake, a little slice of paradise in the heart of the Sierras. Created through construction of a dam in 1928, this private, membership lake provides 40 acres of unlimited fun and enjoyment. Many family cabins, built in the early years, are still owned by descendants of the original owners bringing a remarkable sense of history to the daily life of this community. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Lake is enjoyed by lake members, their families and guests, along with those who rent the cabins owned by Lake Members. Whether you are a member, a guest, or a renter, you will be captivated by the crystal clear lake, and starry night skies, and all that the community of Twain Harte has to offer. Twain Harte Lake Hours: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKEND: MONDAY-SUNDAY: 9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM Renters of properties with Lake Membership are able to access the lake during the Summer Season by paying a day use fee. All renters must be registered with the gatehouse before their arrival by the owner or rental agency and all guests and renters should read through the Renter Information document before their arrival. Please inquire with the THLA office for further information.