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Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27beds Sleeps 45
Foresthill, CA

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9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large groups
We had a family reunion with 21 people stay at Forest Cottage. There was plenty of space, our children ages 1-11 loved the “park” as they called it, which was the large, completely fenced play area out front which we could watch them play from the front deck or from the many windows in the house. The kitchen is very well equipped with many pots and pans, dishes, etc. There is a big closet with lots of family games. Plenty of bedding and towels are provided, as well as hand soap, TP, and paper towels. We all had such a great time and hope to come back for our next reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large group with kids
The large outdoor play area, plethora of rooms and beds, and comfortable shared spaces makes this an amazing place for large groups with kids. Our group of 5 families with kids from 1 to 8 had a blast! A nearby grocery market makes for easy access to food and Auburn State Recreational Park (just 15 min drive away) is a fun place to hike and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique house in a beautiful location
I celebrated my 40th at Foresthill house with 12 of my close friends. We had a great time at the house, everyone had a bed, the kitchen was stocked and the hosts were so sweet. We found a great reservoir lake about 30 minutes away, but spent a ton of time at the house. The house feels like it’s all alone, yet it’s only about 15 minutes from Auburn. There is a Raley’s in auburn for easy access to groceries. We bbq’ed all and hung out by the fire pit at night. I would definitely stay there again for a similar occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for a gathering
Aurelia was super responsive to all of our messages. The house is in good shape and the kitchen is larger than it looks on the listing. We were hoping to use the deck, however it was under construction for our stay. We did need to spend some time cleaning up the place a bit more when we got there, but it wasn't too bad and the bedrooms and bathrooms were all in good shape. It is definitely a little cramped for larger (30+) groups, but for a short stay it's nice and we had a lovely time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Trip
Our group had an amazing time at Forest Cottage. Plenty of space for our group and nice quiet environment. Thank you for the wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was perfect for our large group.
Plenty of beds. Large kitchen. We had a great time just hanging out for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We have spent a great week at this property, with 24 participants for our math workshop. The living room is ideal for math discussions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

cara m., San Francisco, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness
large space for gathering
The host was very easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to make our stay easeful and the space was large and accommodated a large party easily. The hosts were comfortable with us moving the furniture out of the main area so we could have ample space for yoga and meditation. The house is situated on a busier road than I had intended but it was very quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ample cabin well equipped
Had a fantastic time w Family. Super well for adults and children as their are many entertaining spaces for everyone. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Super friendly hosts that accommodated to our needs and had super fast responses. Definitely recommend for a big group for a vacation house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for staying at Forest Cottage! You are always welcome back.

4/10 Poor

Travis H.

Safety Concerns, avoid untill fixed.
While the managers property was comfortable and large enough for our extended family's holiday gathering, there were some major safety red flags during our stay that must be shared with potential guests. On the first evening of our stay, the power to the entire community went out and, while out of control of the hosts, the power outage led to unfortunate, yet preventable, huge issues during the remainder of our stay. While a generator was available to provide electricity in the case of a power outage, it only provided enough power for less than half the power needs of the house so we were without heat, more than half the outlets didn't work, and a non-working oven, stove, one of the refrigerators, and dishwasher. The host did come by twice and was unable to fix the power issue and didn't contact an electrician but required us to call and speak with their electrician who also couldn't find a reason for the generator power failure. A few nights into our stay, the one functioning carbon monoxide detector went off detecting CO in the home. After changing out the batteries of that unit and putting batteries into all other smoke and CO detectors in the home - as most other detectors either didn't have batteries, had dead batteries or were hard-wired and not working due to the power outage - two carbon monoxide detectors went off again and all of our family members had to immediately evacuate for the remainder of our stay for the health and safety of all. The fire department was notified and determined it was not a safe space to remain with the location of the generator in proximity to the home. After losing thousands of dollars because of our emergency evacuation, cutting the trip short and having to find other accommodations, having to dispose of bags and bags of spoiled food because it sat in an unpowered refrigerator overnight, and multiple trips from the Bay Area and Northern California to retrieve personal belongings the following day after the all-clear from the fire department, the hosts refused any refund until after we contacted VRBO and, even then, refused a full refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
We believe the guests somehow switched the generator from 220 volts to 110. We did schedule an electrician but because power was out everywhere he was scheduled 3 days into the power outage. Our guests left before his appointment. When we learned about the poor placement of the generator we moved it be very next day and got it switched back to 220volts the way we had it originally. We have replaced the faulty detectors and we’re glad that we had so many in the first place. We refunded our guests $3000 and lost $1000s in bookings as they somehow had us deplatformed from more than this short term rental platform for a month —even though we had immediately remedied the problems this huge storm created.

10/10 Excellent

M G., Reno, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family reunion
Our party of 13 adults and 11 children had a wonderful time at this property. The kids loved the enclosed outdoor playground, and the adults appreciated the privacy and distance from the next neighbors. A large group like ours can be noisy, and so that distance made for a relaxing weekend. We loved the outdoor seating areas and fire pit as well. Great number of sleeping options. We made some great memories at Forest Cottage and were grateful for our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda D.

Fun for families with young children
Great playground with tree house, gated yard, climbing gyms, and space for ball games. Could be cleaner but owner responded to issues and sent technicians to repair a leak and malfunctioning appliance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
This was such a great place for our ladies' getaway! Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, lots of space, great owners who were quick to communicate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtfully designed for a carefree and relaxing family reunion
We visited this house after being cooped up for half a year due to Covid and it was just what we needed. It was private enough to feel at ease with a large group and not worry about neighbors complaining about noise, yet close enough to stores in case of needing to make an emergency grocery store run. The layout of the house was ideal since it had a large common meeting place (the kitchen and living room) where we ( 20 of us) spent most of our days without ever feeling crowded. There were also 8 bedrooms where we could all retreat for naps undisturbed and away from the action. I also loved the fenced playground area where the kids could run loose (along with our four legged family members) and not have to worry about them running off out of the yard into the street. The three bathrooms were very spacious and comfortable to shower in and the beds were very pleasant to sleep in. Aurelia, the host is kind and genuinely cares about her guests' enjoyment during your visit. She was easy to work with and seems like an all around good human being. This really enhanced my feeling at ease and care free in her property. We all had a wonderful time. Thank you Aurelia and Adam!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
Oh that review made my day! We do really care about our guests! Prepareing this space for family and friend groups is a labor of genuine love! 💕💕

10/10 Excellent

Persia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Foresthill Cottage
Such a cute home. Felt very comfortable for the kids. Will be going back. Owner had Great Communication and was super helpful with Questions and concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
We love hosting families! Kids are the best!

10/10 Excellent

Liliana C., California USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cottage
My family and I had a great time. We loved the privacy of the location. We loved our family time, exploring the rivers and lakes around the area, bbq in the evenings, and bon fires at night. Awesome and comfortable house!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
I love Owl Creek, the American River--both the north and south forks and their confluence! Todd Pond is 1 mile away with bathrooms, tables and a nature walk, Upper and Lower Lake Clementine are amazing, and Morning Star lake and Sugarpine Reservoir are tops! All within minutes of Forest Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get together.
Wonderful property when you have multiple families with kids. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
Kids love Forest Cottage! The playground is so nice for parents because their kids are happy!

10/10 Excellent

Johanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Foresthill
Nos encanto la ubicación es un lugar muy tranquilo y se acomodo a nuestras necesidades. Solo un comentario y es que las personas que limpian podrían hacerlo más detalladamente ya que encontramos cosas debajo de las camas como una pijama de bebe sucia ( nuestro grupo éramos solo adultos así que no era de nosotros) y algo de basura aparte de eso todo estuvo bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021