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Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Beach view
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer

Explore the area

Westwood, CA

Place, Lake Almanor
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Westwood Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Lassen Volcanic National Park
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Landing Game Room

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Lodge Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedrooms

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Landing TV Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.

This absolutely dreamy lakefront/view property on picturesque Big Springs Road sleeps up to 15 guests. Take in the lake and cove views from the deck and beach, or take a sunset cruise on beautiful Lake Almanor. This home is recently remodeled and redesigned. It is bursting with room for everyone. It includes a wet bar, a large deck with BBQ grill, dock, mooring ball, and lots of outdoor space. Three paddle boards, kayaks and other water toys are also included. This property has everything you need to enjoy Lake Almanor in luxury, comfort and style. This is one of two homes that sit on this property; an upper home and a lower home. The upper home is the one listed on VRBO. The upper home sits at the top portion of this lakefront lot, and the other at the lower part of the lot. You are at lakes edge and on the beach in seconds after a short walk down the driveway and pavered steps. Beautiful Lake Almanor water levels can fluctuate each year based on the snow pack at higher elevations. Our dock is typically kept accessible by boat from early May to Mid-October.

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Westwood

Located in Hamilton Branch, a neighbourhood in Westwood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Almanor and Westwood Beach, while Westwood Museum and Collins Pine Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Westwood, CA

What's nearby

Lake Almanor - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Westwood Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Chester Park - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
Westwood Museum - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
Lassen Volcanic National Park - 59 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

‪Blue Ox Coffee - ‬13 min drive
‪Il Lago Pizza & Pasta - ‬4 min drive
‪Buffalo Chip's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Red Onion Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Waganupa Brewing - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hamilton Branch holiday home is steps from Lake Almanor and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Westwood Beach. Chester Park and Westwood Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

C S.

19 Sept, 2025

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

Our large family had a great time! Nice to have such great access to the beach and be abie to keep the boat right there. Kitchen on the small side. Beds were quite comfortable and the owner was very responsive when we had an issue with the tv. Would rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

18 Aug, 2025

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

Pictures do not do this home justice!!! Plus John is the best host we’ve ever had - responsive, helpful, and over the top kind. House was clean and perfect for our three families!The kids loved the downstairs sleeping area! We will be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

14 Jul, 2025

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

vacation

Great access to lake and dock. Close to golf course and nice restaurants. Sun heats up the house a bit from 3-6 pm so bring a fan

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Family vacation

We had such a great time at Lake Almanor! The house was perfect for our family and John was so responsive and checked in with us to make sure everything was great! We will definitely be going back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennie M.

19 Jul, 2025

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

LOVE this place.

Perfect get away for family’s or friends. It was far and beyond our expectations. Dined in all 3 nights and ate on the deck. Kayaked … water was great. Thank you John!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bari B.

2 Jun, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

4 generations at the lake

We rented this property for a wedding celebration and had great grandparents, grandparents, parents and kids. The location at the lake was fantastic and it was also close to Bailey Creek golf course. Our only frustration was that the staircase to the basement was very difficult for older people and small children.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasiliy K.

4 Mar, 2025

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

Winter stay

Had a great time at this house with friends. House was clean and spacious. We had couple feet of snow, which was great also.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

13 Jul, 2023

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

Lake Fun

Lovely home for a family vacation. Plenty of activitiess for all ages..

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Oct, 2023

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

Lake Almanor does not disappoint!

Great location for anglers and families. Super easy access to lake and a great outdoor gas fire pit on the deck to share fishing stories. John and his wife were awesome host.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Family Vaca at Lake House

The house was well stocked, well decorated, and comfortably accommodated our large group. The property was very close to the beach and we had use of a private sandy beach during our stay. We had a wonderful time and would consider renting this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Family reunion

Very nice house with lots of room. Several toys. Access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much. Everyone loved the downstairs video game.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Great Family Vacation!

We had the best family trip here. The house was great and location right on the lake. They had a private beach and a lot of water toys for all ages. We were able to rent a pontoon boat a couple of miles away for one day. Great outdoor deck with a grill, fire pit and table. We highly recommend it - we had our whole family of 12 there!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L.

20 Jun, 2023

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

Really Cozy and Great Location!

We had a wonderful stay! Really cozy and inviting. This house is great for multiple families to share as each level has it's own bedroom and bathroom. Great location in a beautiful cove. The owners have a house on the same lot, so they are close by to help if anything comes up.

10/10 Excellent

Jan W., Portland, Oregon; Palm Springs, California; Reno, Nevada

8 Aug, 2022

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

Fabulous family getaway on the lake

The host was welcoming, and the house was wonderful. We also rented their lake pontoon boat, and all the grandchildren loved it. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

23 Jul, 2023

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

Beachfront Property with comfortable accommodations.

Perfect location. Beachfront property, close to gas, store, golf course and restaurants The basement game room was perfect for the kids. Full bathrooms on all three floors was very nice for family. No issues with the home at all, just had to relax and have fun.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

16 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect Family R&R

No negatives. It was a wonderful property with lake access. My family had an amazing time and enjoyed every second.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Therese K.

23 Aug, 2023

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

Great cabin and loca

We had a wonderful family reunion at this cabin. There was some noise and dust from construction on the first day only, but the owner resolved them immediately and the rest of the week was perfect. The lake access was good. We especially enjoyed the two kayaks and two paddle boards that were included!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

28 Jul, 2023

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

Welcoming and wonderful

We love the slower pace and natural beauty of Lake Almanor and our stay in this neighborly cove did not disappoint. The owners were welcoming, responsive, and generous which made us feel more than comfortable sharing a lot, dock and lake access with them. Plenty of space for 2 families of 5 with room to spare. We enjoyed great meals from the local restaurants as well. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

18 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful home and cove!

Large clean accommodating home for a big family. Comfortable beds and 3 full bathrooms; one on each level. The trek to the cove was a little steep. Great communication with the owner. Our family had a wonderful time making memories at Almanor during our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith Q.

8 Jul, 2024

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

5 Star Rental All The Way!

We got lucky and were able to book this amazing home for the 4th of July weekend. It was a great location on the lake. The house was only a 10 minute drive to the quaint town of Chester. The pictures of the home do not do it justice. It is so cute and the kids loved the downstairs "bunk house". The views from the back porch were very pretty and being able to use the dock and play in the water was so much fun for us and the kids. We highly recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

12 Aug, 2022

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

Lake Almanor Rental Home

This place was excellent. John and Susan are awesome and made sure we had all we needed. The house has tons of nice touches, lots of dishes and silverware, plenty of towels & sheets for the many beds a great deck and an excellent barbecue. Having access to the Kayaks and paddle boards was very nice. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandi W.

5 Sept, 2022

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

Loved The House

This property was perfect for my family! We have 6 kids total and the basement area was perfect for them to play and sleep. John and Susan are very kind and generous. They left us a beautiful gift basket and were always willing to help when needed. All beds are extremely comfortable which is hard to find with Rentals. House was fully stocked and had everything we needed for our stay. I highly recommend this property for a family getaway to the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn A.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Family Lake Vacation

The Lake House was perfect for oir big family. The location was perfect. Just a quick walk onto a sandy beach with water toys and a great dock. John was so accomodating and answered my questions with a quick reply. A welcome baskey was waiting for us with wine and lots of goodies which was so very nice. It was our first time at Lake Almanor and we fell in love with it. Will definitely be returning. Thank you John and Susan for a great time..Carolyn & Steve

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri B., Chico, CA

17 Jul, 2022

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

Hamilton Branch stay

This cabin was amazing, perfect location, with view of the lake, very clean cabin. Lots of amenities, great layout with great beds, all linens provided, top of the line furniture. Big outdoor decking to enjoy including a fun fire pit, great BBQ, with lots of outdoor furniture and umbrellas for shade. Patio boat moored in the cove just below the cabin available to rent at an amazing price. Paddle boards, kayaks also free to use. What more could you ask for. We'll be going back next summer to stay in this beautiful cabin.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

28 Nov, 2022

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

Nice!

Cute and cozy! Great for a weekend with the family. Our visit was a cold weekend in November with snow! It would be great in the summer with opportunities to enjoy the water and the beach and the deck. The spiral staircase has a safety gate at the top which was much appreciated! We were a party of 8 adults and 5 children. Comfortable for the cold weekend. Kids enjoyed the downstairs bunk room. Thanks again for sharing your property and was also nice to meet you!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Arrabit

Your hosts, John and Susan Arrabit and their children have enjoyed the waters, beaches and scenery of Lake Almanor for over 25 years. Recently two grandchildren have been added to the mix. They believe Lake Almanor provides the perfect mix of remote wilderness, wildlife, outdoor recreation and local charm.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful lake house is situated on "Moose Cove". This unique location provides beautiful lake views, lake access, a beach, mooring balls, a dock (lake level dependent) and protection from the wind on those occasions when it kicks up. During the summer months the cove offers an amazing coarse sand/small pebble beach. During the winter it offers a large flat snowy playground. The Hamilton Branch private boat launch and picnic area are both minutes down the road. This home has a large deck with a BBQ and ample patio furniture for dining or just sitting and taking in the scenery. Your hosts have also provided the highest quality mattresses for your sleeping comfort.