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Minutes from Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and the fabulous Sierras.

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A cabin with a steeply pitched roof, wooden deck, and large windows.
A cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a wooden bench, and a railing overlooking a forest.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, and chairs. There is a fireplace and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Nestled in the mountains, this vacation home accommodates 4 guests in 3 bedrooms. It includes 1 hot tub for relaxation after outdoor adventures. Enjoy activities like skiing, hiking, and birdwatching nearby, while the patio offers a great space to unwind. This pet-friendly property is also close to Stoddard Spring and Dodge Ridge.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

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Long Barn, CA
  • Place, Pinecrest Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Oak Casino
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Minutes from Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and the fabulous Sierras.

"The eh Frame" is your fairy tale come true. It's an adorable A-Frame chalet, nestled in an alpine forest - surrounded by multiple lakes, rivers, and trails.

Great for small families or couples seeking solitude and adventure. You'll be minutes from skiing/boarding, skating, snowshoeing , hiking, mountain biking, swimming, golfing, and boating.

Picture a quiet star-filled evening with snow quietly falling while you soak in the hot tub. Cozy up in the living room near the wood stove. On warm summer nights, sleep with the windows open - enjoying the symphony of woodland song.

As you travel east on Highway 108, you'll climb from the foothills to 6,000 feet of elevation in 30 minutes! Prepare for Alpine conditions (. . . and little to no mobile phone service).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Complaints from our neighbors, related to breaking house rules, will result in deduction(s) from the security deposit.
No use of the hot tub / spa after 10pm.
Our no-smoking policy includes the entire property; the deck and yard.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2287447vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Long Barn

Located in Long Barn, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Chief William Fuller Monument and Whale Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dodge Ridge and Stoddard Spring. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Long Barn, CA

What's nearby

  • Pinecrest Lake - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Dodge Ridge Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Leland Snowplay - 27 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 33 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 44 min drive - 54.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Serene Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mia's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lift Up Coffee & Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Camp Gold Dining Hall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and the fabulous Sierras. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Minutes from Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and the fabulous Sierras.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and the fabulous Sierras.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and the fabulous Sierras.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and the fabulous Sierras. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Dodge Ridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stoddard Spring and Pinecrest Lake. Pinecrest Dog Beach and Merrill Spring are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience again, perfect stay for our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying here and we continue to love it. Plan to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, clean, relaxing cabin

Perfect location, relaxing stay. Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodsy Rustic Getaway

The house was very clean and accommodations were just what we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect restful home!

We had a wonderful time at the property. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, and the hot tub was a perfect addition after a long day mountain biking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin with everything you need. All beds are in the loft, so if you are unsteady, not the place for you. Overall, we had a lovely time. Bonus got to see some of the first snow of the season. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect property for Dodgeridge

Owners were great at communicating and property was exactly as listed. Neighbors were great and you can't beat how close it was to Dodgeridge.Clean and well stocked. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay

We enjoyed ourselves during our stay. Although there was no snow but pinecrest lake just a short drive. The own was very helpful and friendly. We could not ask more for it. Our family and dogs had great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location & excellent communication from hosts

We reserved this space to attend a family reunion in the area. After an initial mix up on my end, the hosts were extremely patient and accommodating to us to ensure that we had the best experience. I'd definitely recommend this space to couples, families, or friend groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Home Away from Home

This Eh-Frame had all the conveniences of home making our stay very comfortable. It was wonderful to relax in this quiet home and neighborhood after returning from enjoying the great outdoors the surrounding area has to offer. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape

The cabin was perfect for our stay! Clean with great amenities like the hot tub. Nice quiet neighborhood, close to Pine Crest Lake. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pine crest trip

Wife and I and our 2 month old stayed at this great location. It’s right off of hwy 108, 10 minutes to Pinecrest, and 15 minutes to Twain Harte. Very comfortable, has all necessities needed for a week stay. The neighbor was also very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pinecrest

Fun cabin with A/C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cold Springs Cabin

This Cabin was the perfect size for our family of 5 and the proximity to Dodge Ridge was very convenient. The cabin had extra mattresses under each bed upstairs, plenty of linens and towels, and a relaxing and clean hot tub to relax in after a long day on the slopes. The kitchen was well stocked and the fire pit and deck space made time at the cabin very enjoyable. The owners made check with a key pad entry very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Stay

We had a great stay, cabin is cute and comfortable and really close to Pinecrest which is a beautiful place. Only negative is the patio door, it is very hard to open (hubby and son were the only ones who could open it) which we thought it would break the glass while trying, so only 2 times because we didn’t want that risk. The other door other door is in the bathroom and if someone is in the shower, you’re trapped inside or outside. We did notice it said in the notes the door had issues and was going to replaced but the notes looked old and I don’t think it’s safe with only 1 proper functioning exit. Fix that and we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Retreat

A little hard to find but the owner mentioned that. It was just my 5yr old son and I. The house was cozy and had everything you'll need in the kitchen. Coffee + grinder was a plus .Could've used a couple more Bathroom shower towels though. The hot tub was a hit. And there was a cool rope swing along with a tree climb right next to the property. I give 4 star's only for the fact that the 2 bedrooms upstairs was significantly hot. And also the restroom shower was a bit dated and small. I'm 5'9" 180lbs and the shower was small for me. Could use a good upgrade that'll fit nicely in that bathroom. Other then that the host was easy to contact and answered all my questions. Had a bit of an ant problem which was why we kept everything in the fridge.. No TV but the projector was good. Could've used some better curtains to darken the view on the projector screen better.. Because we didn't use the upstairs we treated it like a studio. Ps. Don't leave any food out otherwise the ants will claim it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thanks for the thoughtful review Ricardo. The drawbacks you noted are things we're actively working on. We've talked to our housekeeper about leaving the appropriate amount of shower and beach towels. We've already purchased a new shower and will install it before winter 2024. We have a good pest control person, but every so often the ants do surge for a brief period. We are researching A/C options for upstairs, for the peak of summer. We hope to have it sorted out for summer 2025. We hope your next visit will earn a perfect 5 stars!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I truly dislike giving a low star review but I feel my decision to stay here was partially based on the 10/10 reviews so I wanted to give my honest review so others might be aware. ProsExcellent communication with hosts and they were quick to order a replacement coffee pot when the top to original one went missing prior to my arrival.Beautiful area! Nice table outside with an umbrella but would recommed a tablecloth since it’s metal and got hot.Drive to Pinecrest is short and sweet.They have a trampoline and climbing tree, a rope swing for kids, and hot tub but we didn’t use them.ConsSliding door. I opened it once and then was afraid I couldn’t close it. Once closed I didn’t attempt it again. It’s super old and I think all of the rollers on the bottom are missing.Extremely dark cabin, even in the daytime, we struggled to see well enough to play a card game while doing some laundry.Scavenger hunt to find the light switches. Door on shower easily goes off the track.If someone’s in the bathroom, and sider can’t be opened, you have to wait until they're out of the bathroom to walk outside. (First step into the cabin from outside is into the bathroom.)Feels like an earthquake when someone walks upstairs (these were 140# people)Exposed raw sheetrock and a lot of electrical hanging throughout.
Bathroom sink
Exposed drywall.
Electrical cords
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Hi Linda, Thanks for taking the time to write your experience. I'm so sorry that it wasn't a better trip for you. For the benefit of future guests, I'll address your notes as best I can. The lighting, the sliding door and the bathroom are all slated for replacement this fall. The new lighting work will also better finish the upper edges of the Sheetrock on the main floor. I'm not sure what you mean about "a lot of electrical hanging throughout". There is one tied-off lead to the generator (near the hot tub) that's not in use, or live. We certainly wouldn't leave any safety hazards unattended. As for the "earthquake", that description sounds a little strong. Although we're constantly making small and large improvements to our little place in the mountains, we also do our best to set expectations for what it is. We believe that our solid history of 5-star reviews is based on accurately setting expectations - not competing with 5-star hotels. The hope is that our guests find it charming and comfortable, for a reasonable rate. With respect, Brit & Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin in quiet woodsy area. Helpful hosts. So close to Pinecrest Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Loved the location. Sometimes you just need to get away. We had a good time visiting, hanging out and catching up.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cabin stay

Stayed here during thanksgiving week with my family. What a wonderful place and location!! Interior was very tastefully decorated with a lovely living room area with wood stove and great beds and bedding. Loved the projector for a great movie experience! Well equipped kitchen. Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and the gas fire pit too. Just fantastic. Local area is great too - from a lovely forest service roads within walking distance to Pinecrest Lake and drive over Sonara Pass. Brit was very helpful and responsive too - thank you! Would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend at the Eh Frame. Alan and Brit were so helpful in providing us all the information we could have needed and have stocked their place with all the amenities you might need. Quiet neighborhood nestled in the woods with easy access to hiking yet close enough to some restaurants. We loved our time there and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

I had a much needed break from reality in this amazing house. We grocery shopped, used the hot tub, drank amazing coffee, and disconnected from the world. One of the best healing trips of my life!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brit Charlebois

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Brit & Alan are originally from Canada. They now, with their daughter, call Santa Cruz home. Alan is a product designer and Brit works in construction of affordable housing, and they both love to surf and play in the snow.

Why they chose this property

We discovered and fell in love with Cold Springs in early 2021. Then we found our dream cabin - now dubbed "The eh Frame". It's cozy and stylish, ideally situated and easy to access - on it's flat lot.

What makes this property unique

The proximity to Dodge Ridge is surprising; it's a 10 minute drive. It's a refreshing change from the Tahoe crowds and a much easier drive as well.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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