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" Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6,

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Exterior
Exterior
Kitchen Nook with snow outside
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Twain Harte, CA
  • Place, Twain Harte Miniature Golf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Twain Harte Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Twain Harte Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

" Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6,

Katmandu is an Original 1930 Twain Harte cabin which has been lovingly restored in cabin decor with modern upgrades. Knotty Pine interior with soaring ceilings, 4 bedrooms, one with a new king size bed, one with queen size bed, (both of these are bedrooms are downstairs) the other 2 have full size beds and are upstairs, all have new comfy mattresses. (The two bedrooms upstairs have steep stairs going to them as shown in the photo's) 2 bathrooms, 1 w/ tub and shower, the other has a walk-in shower, both are recently remodeled. A rock fireplace with a wood burning stove, ceiling fan, cable T.V., wireless high speed internet, cd player, forced air heater, air conditioner for the warmer summer months. Kitchen has a newer gas range, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker. Fully equipped kitchen with every accessory you will need. Front load Washer & Dryer. Large wrap around deck with gas BBQ, table and chairs.

Enjoy beautiful, private, Twain Harte Lake. Lake opens Memorial Week-end and closes after Labor Day. Nice beach, snack shack, playground, life-guard. Sign the kids up for swimming lessons.

Our beautiful cabin is located just a 10 minute walk to quaint Twain Harte, where you will find great restaurants, Golf, shopping, and a multitude of goings on.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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
Please make sure the air-conditioner/heater is turned all the way off. Make sure all doors are locked and lights turned off.
Return keys to lock box by the front door and spin the dial.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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
Property Registration Number 650

About the area

Twain Harte

Located in Twain Harte, this holiday home is in the city centre and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brentwood Lake and Twain Harte Lake, while Sierra Repertory Theater and Sonora Opera Hall are cultural highlights. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Twain Harte, CA

What's nearby

  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Twain Harte Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Twain Harte Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brentwood Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 13 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jumping Coyote Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa's New Roost - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪High Country Bbq - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alicia's Sugar Shack - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is " Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at " Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6,?

As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at " Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6, on 21 Jun, 2026 start from S$281, 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 " Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at " Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at " Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is " Lake Privilege" Walk to town, Original Twain Harte Cabin updated, Sleeps 6, located?

Located in the heart of Twain Harte, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course. Twain Harte Lake and Brentwood Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariadne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy cottage, great location for dodge ridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Glad you found our cabin cozy. Yes, it is only about 1/2 hour to Dodge Ridge in the winter, and Pine Crest Lake in the summer. Plus just a short stroll to the quaint town of Twain Harte. Don't forget about Twain Harte Lake in the summer also, it is a lot of fun.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a family of 6, it was cozy (love that is had AC), very clean and provided everything we needed. Lake access was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our Twain Harte cabin. Hope to accommodate you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre B.

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

Wonderful place.

Found it easily and would stay there again. Next time for sure longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Hello Andre, So glad you found everything wonderful when you stayed at our cabin in Twain Harte. We strive to provide everything so our guests will have an enjoyable stay. We also hope for a 5 star reveiw, you didn't mention why you submitted a 4 star. We are curious. Hope to accommodate you again. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Great vintage cabin

Great vintage cabin, tastefully furnished, beautiful deck and well equipped. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aeon T.

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

Amazing cabin and even more amazing host

Clean, spacious, well-appointed, and super cute cabin. Host was very responsive and extremely hospitable. Can't wait to book another stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Wonderful cabin

Loved our stay! Cabin is very cute and has a great location. The upper rooms do get hot on a hot night, but the primary bedroom was quite large with great windows. All the beds were very comfortable and the cabin is well stocked with everything one would need. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi C.

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

Amazing experience!

Top notch property. Clean, well stocked, quaint cabin with a woodsy vibe. Owner was very responsive. Love the private lake access but Pinecrest lake is also only 20 minutes away. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Hi Kathi, Thank you for taking the time to review our cabin. So glad you found everything clean and enjoyed your stay. Hope you visit with us again soon! Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Total relaxation

Weather was hot, Katmandu was cool. We had THE BEST time in Twain Harte and are so grateful to have found this idyllic cabin! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stan P.

Twain Harte Getaway

Thank you Pete and Sue Harris for the wonderful accommodations! We loved the cabin; it was just what we were looking for; peaceful, quiet, clean, comfy and very relaxing. The cabin is well-stocked with all the amenities anyone would need. We will be coming back the next time we visit!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are very excited to have been able to accommodate you at our Twain Harte cabin. We look forward to having you visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This was a great cabin! It was perfect for what we needed. The heart stone in the fireplace was so cute! Everything was well stocked, and easy to use. It is a great location, not too far out, and easy to get to town. We went for snow, but even though there wasn’t much left, we had a good time. My kids loved exploring the backyard and playing ping pong. They were very excited to see deer right across the street. We cannot wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Cozy Gem!

This cabin was so cozy and quaint; we had a terrific time here! The kitchen table with the wrap around bench nook was perfect for eating, drinking, playing games and just plain socializing. The bedrooms were comfortable with new mattresses, pillows, bed linens and cozy blankets. The cabin as a whole was nicely updated and appointed with the perfect bear in the woods, cabin decor. And the game room was enjoyed by all! The location couldn't have been better. We had the cute Twain Harte town with local delicious restaurants just minutes away from the cabin, and a quick 20 minute drive up the mountain to Dodge Ridge for skiing and snow play. The neighborhood the cabin is set in is adorable with so much character. We will definitely be in touch with Sue and Pete for our future stays at this cozy gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
April, We are so glad you enjoyed your time at our Twain Harte cabin. We strive to keep the cabin cozy, comfortable and clean, so we appreciate your wonderful acknowledgement of those facts. We look forward to accommodating you again. Thank You, Pete & Sue
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stefani C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

I booked this rental because it listed "lake privileges" as a main feature. Don't believe it. Even though I had told her prior to booking it that the main reason for my booking her cabin was so my family, especially my two year-old grandson, could use the lake, she could care less. The owner will not go out of her way to make a reservation for you to use the lake. She will put in a "request" but will not follow-up to see if the request is granted. When she told me that she put in our request I thought it meant we were good to go, only to find out the day of that there was no reservation. She did, at my insistence, call the lake and speak to the manager and the manager got us in but the stress it caused on my "vacation" was unacceptable. As far as the cabin itself, beware. If you have small children or anyone in your group with physical limitations this is NOT the cabin for you. The two upstairs bedrooms are each accessible by EXTREMELY narrow and steep staircases, so steep that my youngest son refused to climb them and ended up sleeping on the couch the entire week. Also, there were dead bugs found in the upstairs bedroom that my oldest son and his family slept in. To be fair, the cabin was well stocked with everything you would need and the back deck was wonderful to enjoy coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening. Aside from the bugs upstairs, it was very clean. The beds in the two bedrooms we used were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2020
Hi Stefani, Our cabin has Lake Privilege, otherwise you would not have had access to the lake at all. Unfortunately we are in the middle of a pandemic, Twain Harte Lake is working very hard to accommodate everyone while keeping everyone safe, the lake rules state right now that they will only allow so many people in at a time due to social distancing. I have pasted below from an email a sent you: "I will see what I can do. No promises. I have sent the lake your name showing there will be six of you. I will try and make the reservation". As it was stated, "No Promises" As far as I know you were able to access the lake every day of your stay. The cabin does have steep stairs, and there are pictures on our web site that show the stairs. The futon in the living room makes into a comfortable bed, and I am glad your youngest son had a nice place to sleep. I am glad you were able to take a break from this lock down we have all been experiencing . Stay well and be safe. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Loved our stay!

Impromptu 5 day getaway with our 6 & 9 yo. Cabin exceeds description in listing. Immaculately clean and equipped with everything we could possibly require. Beds (ALL of them) are insanely comfortable and furnished with luxury bedding. Ample supply of TP, towels, batteries, flash lights, light bulbs, etc. Location to town is an easy walk with myriad restaurants, shops, pool. Live music at the Rock on Saturday night was a super fun surprise. Lake is a 20 minute walk or 5 min drive. Bring your beach chairs and beach towels and an appetite for the Fat Shack (curly fries*). Owners are swift to respond, with an obvious goal to make guests feel welcome and at ease. Our family looks forward to making many more memories at Katmandu.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Charming Twain Harte Cabin

Our family had a wonderful time at this charming Twain Harte cabin. The cabin has a bear theme which our grandchildren really enjoyed. The air conditioning was great downstairs, however the upstairs rooms were warm. Fans were provided which was helpful. Twain Harte Lake is especially great for young families. We made a great memory!! Thank You!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Amazing thanks for a great time

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Relaxing Weekend

The cabin was quaint and had everything we needed. It's a short nice walk downtown from the cabin which we did just about every night. It was also a short drive to the lake as well as the supermarket. I felt like we didn't even scratch the surface of what Twain Harte has to offer in our short stay. One of the highlights was going to the Natural Bridges Trailhead which I highly recommend if you're ok with a short hike. All in all a great cabin and great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Nice Place

Owner was helpful. Reservations were needed for the lake and this was secured by the owner. Communication about other subjects went well. Nicely stocked with useful things like cleaners, TP, towels, condiments, and kitchen items. The place was mostly very clean when we got there. Be advised that the stairs to the 2 upstairs bedrooms are very steep and may not be suitable for young children or older adults. Everything that was advertised was available and in usable condition. Nice neighborhood and is within walking distance of a small town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cabin, but upstairs bedrooms not for older folks

Loved the cabin deck, location and main rooms. SUPER clean and cute with comfy seating inside and outside. I missed on the post that there were two sets of really steep stairs to get to the upstairs bedrooms, harder for older and really young folks. The upstairs beds were tucked in the dormers with only 6” clearance on each side, so getting in and out of the beds was difficult. If you just want to go to bed to sleep, no problem, and the beds were mighty comfy! If you want to read, use the bathroom at night, or need a nightstand next to the bed, I have a cpap, then not so good. Excellent deck for sleeping outside on an air mattress, and there is a bathroom right off the deck! Unfortunately, we forgot our mattress. Sadly, Twain Harte has gotten really hot over the last 20 years with the drought taking so many trees, so many cabins are adding AC. Thankfully, this cabin had a small window AC unit. It was too small to cool entire cabin during the day, but there were plenty of fans and we were able to keep the main room and kitchen cool during the day, and get the upstairs bedrooms cool by bedtime. The pool table was fabulous for my teenager. We were able to shut a door and play quietly late into the night and not disturb other sleeping family. It was a memorable night! The tech was great (!) for us: WiFi, Roku, Bluetooth on sound system. Everyone’s gadgets were accessible so nice to be able to play our music, and be able to look up info on local business availability and catch the news on TV, or use our apps to watch a movie. One of the best cabins we have rented in TH, but unfortunately, since we are now of the older crowd, we need easier bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri w.

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

Stayed for a family wedding

This house is very quaint and comfortable and very clean. There is a bedroom, pool table room, living room, kitchen and 2 bathrooms downstairs. The other 2 bedrooms are up pretty steep steps. Worked out great for us-all adults...wish we could have enjoyed the house and town a little more...we had a busy weekend wedding in Strawberry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

Beautiful and comfortable!

Great property. Very clean, well maintained and great space. Kids loved the bonus room with pool/ping-pong table. Just a super peaceful beautiful cabin. Only thing that was annoying was the busy-body neighbor who literally watched us coming and going each day, but benefit of the doubt he must be bored :-) and was harmless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Peaceful setting close to town.

The cottage was super clean and well appointed. We were a short drive away from the lake but able to walk to town to grab groceries and some delicious brownies From the local bakery. My 8 year old daughter cried when we left. She had too much fun. We will be visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay and made some good memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna H.

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

Lovey getaway

Tucked in the woods. Lovely deck chairs and patio table for meals and lounging. Cute bear theme.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2020
Hello Ivanna, It was a pleasure hosting you at our cabin in Twain Harte. Hope you visit again soon. Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara P.

Beautiful property. Enjoyed our stay.

We had a wonderful, relaxing and quiet vacation. The property was beautiful and very peaceful. We enjoyed the game room in the evenings. The description of the house had air conditioning listed, but we found no air conditioning just a lot of fans. The weather was nice, so it turned out fine. Otherwise, the house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We would recommend it to our family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Steve H.

Twain Harte cabin

Owner was easy to deal with. Cabin was quaint and came with Lake privileges. Had fun
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Hitesh G.

Great location, great town and great house, not managed well though

The house / property is great and the town is great. Make sure the owners register your names so you can *actually* use the lake priviledge. The wifi router was locked in some desk whose keys were lost and we didn't have internet for our stay there. The house was not super clean either. The hosts are nice and they gave us late check-out.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
So glad that you were able to enjoy the beautiful Twain Harte Lake on their opening week-end. It is a great place to take the family. We have WiFi and Blue Tooth as well. Now you can play your favorite tunes by clicking on Pandora or iTunes etc.

About the host

Hosted by Sue Harris

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Pete is a retired carpenter, and I am a Real Estate Broker. Together we enjoy owning properties in unique locations and fixing them up to their maximum potential. It gives us pleasure to see others enjoying our properties.

Why they chose this property

Twain Harte is an adorable small town located in the Sierra foothills. The elevation is perfect, approximately 4000 foot elevation. Our cabin named Katmandu, has the perfect location in Twain Harte as it is a 5 minute walk to downtown with its great restaurants and fun things to do, but yet it is located on a quiet street away from traffic.

We have lake membership, so you can enjoy Twain Harte Lake.

What makes this property unique

*You will love using Twain Harte Lake in the summer, with its large sandy beach, swimming, snack shack, and fishing for the kids.

Pinecrest Lake is just a 30 minute drive up HWY 108.

*Dodge Ridge in the winter is a wonderful place for skiing, snowboarding, and Leland High Sierra Show Play for Tubing and Sledding is just up the road.

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