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Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Beach view
Air conditioning
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer

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Westwood, CA

Lake Almanor
‪1 min drive‬
Westwood Beach
‪6 min drive‬
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 to15 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. Two 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 only 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.

Property manager

John Arrabit

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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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.

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
Collins Pine Museum - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
Lassen Volcanic National Park - 59 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

‪Blue Ox Coffee - ‬13 min drive
‪Buffalo Chip's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Tantardino's - ‬4 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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jackie S.

11 Sept, 2022

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

Great Home

Can't say enough good things about this home. Loved how the house was decorated and very clean. Already booked again for next July when the water hopefully will be higher. Owner always on call as needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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

Cathy K.

8 Aug, 2023

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

Loved the beach house

A few minor things but told the owner about it….wasn’t aware of the construction going on next door! Dusty and noisy a couple days! Go on vacation for peace and quiet but bobcat etc started working at 6:30 am! We really enjoyed being with our family from Texas to Napa to Redding to Salem….. needed 2 places … we would have liked being together but….26 is a big party!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaina Z.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Lovely spot

We had a wonderful rainy Labor Day weekend. We had 13 people. 10 adults two teenager and and 1 11 year old. Kids loved the vintage video game! It was raining and super chilly but we enjoyed the easy lake access! We hope to come back next summer. We cooked a ton. Kitchen was small but had most things we needed. If you are a serious cook bring some basics! House was tight because we were all inside but when the rain stopped and we were able to get outside it was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marion F.

16 Aug, 2023

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

Our best lake experience so far!

This house was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 children. Access to the lake was very good (kind of a difficult walk down to the water, but it looks like the owners are planning to put in a better walkway), and the availability of 2 kayaks and a pedal boat and a big floaty in the cove was great. It was nice to have the sandy beach and chairs down by the water. Restaurants, groceries, and a marina with boat rentals was just minutes away. We also biked on the nearby Lake Almanor Recreation Trail, which was delightful. We even discovered that a hospital with an ER was available just minutes away in Chester! The only downside was that there is not much of a lake view from the house itself, but the cove with sandy beach made up for it. The house was beautifully furnished and decorated. The kids loved the game table and bunk bed room. A wonderful time was had by all!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V., Turlock

9 Jul, 2022

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

Awesome house and location!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is amazing and so many beds! We were very comfortable. The owners have provided pretty ouch everything you would need to be comfortable. They even have a super awesome espresso maker! That was a hit! Fun toys for the water as well as a great deck with outdoor seating. Bbq was amazing. We brought our flat grill as well and cooked just about everything outside on the wrap around deck. The decor was super cute and the tv was really easy to use. The owners left a really nice basket with wine and snacks. John was always available if we had any questions. Super nice! Parking was also super easy. Plenty of room! We didn’t want to leave. It was so great! We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolaunda L.

5 Jul, 2024

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

Great Family Vacation

This was our first time at Lake Almanor, and it was perfect! We did our first full family vacation! My husband and I, our youngest (8), oldest (21) her husband (26) and four grandbabies (6,5,2,6m)! The house was perfect! The downstairs was perfect for the kids! The built in beds were so fun for them, and had little touches like a dimmable lantern for a night light! There was space for them to run around, and they loved the multi-arcade game, as did my son-in-law. There is a small room down there with a queen bed, that my daughter and husband used, just to be closer to the kids at night. The spiral staircase is very steep, but even the 2 year old walked them just fine. There is a babygate at the stairs for safety! The main floor was a good family space. Dining table was big enough to fit all of us and the kitchen was stocked with anything we needed! Main bedroom was a good size and the bed was extremely comfortable! We used the uostairs bathrrom to shower but did not sleep there. It was the hotest area in the house but still beautifully done. Bathers are very nice as well and water pressure was great. The deck was nice with beautiful views. Nice table to eat and and outside furniture around the fire-pit. I sat out there every morning with my coffe and drinking mimosas! The lake was great. Sandy area the kids could play in, with supplied toys! The dock was nice and great for the kids to jump off of. The hosts are fantastic. Very responsive and accommodating. Definitely recommen

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Sept, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSH P.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra M.

27 Nov, 2022

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

Excelente

Precio razonable

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

9 Oct, 2022

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

Great home for families!

Easy lake access and great home for families! Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 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.