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Sweet Retreat: Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Twain Harte, CA
  • Popular LocationChief William Fuller Monument19 min walk
  • Popular LocationTwain Harte Miniature Golf5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlack Oak Casino13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweet Retreat: Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest

The Sweet Retreat is perfectly located in the heart of the Sierra Mountains. This modern mountain house resides in the small town of Sugar Pine, Ca ( Between Twain Harte & Me Wuk Village ). 8 miles from Black Oak Casino and 16 miles from Pinecrest Lake and Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Escape from the daily grind and retreat to this peaceful place.

This modern mountain house has a wrap-around deck and an outdoor fire pit area for entertaining. At night enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the trees lit up by outdoor lighting. Entering the home, you will be greeted by floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase the natural beauty that surrounds you. Hardwood floors, tile, and new carpet throughout. Brand new furniture throughout the home. Updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and gas oven. Fully stocked kitchen with everything you will need to prepare meals. Keurig with a variety of coffee pods. Three flat-screen TV with access to Roku and Netflix. Large movie library. 2 bedrooms, One bathroom with Shower. The shower has an oversized rainfall showerhead. Spiral staircase to lead you up to the loft/ 2nd bedroom area. Central heating throughout the house and wood-burning stove. There are 5 beds total. The main level bedroom has a bunk bed that features a full bed and 2 twin beds. The loft offers a Queen size bed and a futon that becomes a full bed. All beds have memory foam mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep. The futon has a featherbed for extra comfort. All beds have bamboo sheets, memory foam pillows, and down comforters.

**Other Things to note **
IF YOUR STAY IS CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER OR IF THE CABIN IS NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO HEAVY SNOW, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU 24 HOURS BEFORE CHECKING IN TO RESCHEDULE YOUR STAY OR ISSUE YOU A REFUND.

Lake access to guests will be from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. To utilize the private lake, we require a signed document agreeing to the rules of the lake by the Association. We can either email or mail it to you whichever is most convenient. The signed document needs to be returned to us before your reservation. If we receive a complaint or are notified of inappropriate misuse of the lake, your security deposit will be forfeited.

Ac unit provided Memorial Day through Labor Day.

We do have a landline available at the cabin to utilize for local calling.

We have provided two shovels at the property one By the front door and the other by the back door. If you were at the property during a snowstorm you would utilize the shovel to shovel off the deck.

Parking
We have a flat gravel driveway that you could park two average-sized vehicles on. In the winter months if it is snowing you will be required to park on the driveway and not the road. This is to ensure that the snowplow vehicles can plow the road daily around 3 PM. This might require shoveling snow on the driveway to access a parking spot. We want to make sure you don't receive a hefty ticket from the city.

In the winter months, we provide a hand full of fire starter sticks to help start a fire in the woodstove. If you are not familiar with making a fire we recommend that you bring up extra kindling. That could be fire starter sticks, old magazines, or newspapers. We do not provide firewood. There are several markets and gas stations that sell bundles of wood close to the cabin.

**House Rules **
The Sweet Retreat is a sanctuary for couples, small families, and professionals seeking relaxation in a peaceful environment, we strictly do not allow more than 6 guests to spend the night. The Sweet Retreat comfortably accommodates up to 4 adults with 2 small children. WE DO NOT recommend a group of 6 adults due to the cozy size of the cabin and one bathroom. We have made exceptions to this rule with prior arrangements.

Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, and the last two weeks of December starting at $239.00

Please treat our home as you would your own.

In the winter snow months, you will need 4 wheel drive and carry chairs.

All trash should be in the garbage can with a lid to ensure that animals (BEARS) do not rummage through it to find food. MUST PLACE ALL TRASH IN THE BASEMENT upon Departure.

Our cabin has a septic tank. PLEASE ONLY TOLIET PAPER FLUSHED DOWN THE TOILET. Please no feminine products or baby wipes flushed. Our septic tank thanks you!

Please strip all beds of sheets and towels and place them by the bathroom for housekeeping.

Please remove your shoes before entering the cabin. The area can be wet and muddy and the carpets are easily stained.

To conserve energy In the winter, please utilize the wood-burning stove. If you are not sure how to operate the stove, We can guide you.

No fires in the fire pit and wood stove in high fire season. Outside fires only designated fire pit area. A bucket of water needs to smother fire nightly to avoid the chance of spreading a fire within the community.

Please keep in mind that we have neighbors that live here full time. The noise ordinance for this county is 10 pm. Please be respectful. Also, please no sledding on our neighbor's property. Our property is okay :).

No pets. If pets are brought up to the cabin, your deposit will not be returned.

No smoking- This is a non-smoking property. If smoking is detected in the house, your deposit will not be returned.

No drugs- Your deposit will not be returned, if we know drug use.

Property manager

Keith Heusel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Optional ski privileges on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that the cabin is not childproof.

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, a first aid kit, outdoor lighting and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge/ Cabin
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge/ Cabin
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge/ Cabin
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access Ski Dodge
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest
Sweet Retreat Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest

About the area

Twain Harte

Located in Twain Harte, this cabin is in the mountains. Sierra Repertory Theater and Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Chief William Fuller Monument - 19 min walk
  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 5 min drive
  • Twain Harte Lake - 8 min drive
  • Black Oak Casino - 13 min drive
  • Pine Mountain Lake - 57 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Oak Casino Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kingpins - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Oak Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alicia's Sugar Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rock of Twain Harte - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Retreat: Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat: Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat: Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat: Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Chief William Fuller Monument and within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanislaus National Forest and Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Twain Harte Golf Course and Brentwood Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Sweet Retreat: Private Lake Access! Ski Dodge/ Swim Pinecrest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing.
My family and I enjoyed our stay at the sweet retreat. Very quiet and relaxing. Working with Keith was great. Very helpful and answered any questions. Thanks for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Van Nuys, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Paradise
We've stayed at this property twice now and it's been a little slice of heaven each time. We go in late winter and it's amazing to be able to open the door and immediately sled down the hill then run back inside once we're too cold. My favorite thing aside from the gorgeous view is sitting in front of the 2-story window and wood stove with a good book and a hot beverage. It's a wonderfully quite neighborhood and a beautiful place to stay. The cabin has all the amenities a small family needs for any season. We'll be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Premkumar R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Sweet Retreat
Spent two nights for ski vacation to Dodge Ridge. Good location. Took the ski bus from Alicia’s Sugar Shack. Good amenities and a cozy place to stay. The host is very responsive and flexible. Just ask! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain home
This place was perfect for getting to good hikes but also close enough to get to good restaurants for dinner. It is super accessible and had the best breakfast place, The Sugar Shack, right down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Van Nuys, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect all season cabin retreat
Stayed in this beautiful cabin in a quiet mountain town during a winter "storm". Amazing view watching the snow fall from the floor-to-ceiling window. Communication with the owner was awesome, very responsive and understanding. Only concern was traversing the staircase directly outside the front door - it was completely buried in snow when it was time for us to leave, so loading the car was a challenge. But all worth it. We loved it and will go back if they have us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C., Rio Vista, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
SWEET "Sweet Retreat"!!!
The cabin is darling and very well appointed. Gina is AMAZINGLY responsive and clear with her communication. AND when we arrived, there was a lovely bottle of wine and a custom welcome card awaiting us (photos of the cabin and Gina and Keith on/inside the card). Their card will be a definite keepsake. We chose this cabin for it's close proximity to Pinecrest Lake so we could go kayaking every day, which is just what we did. Each morning we were up and on our way, which meant we were back before it got hot and had lots of time to enjoy the house, the deck and the surrounding area. Lovely and fun get-away. Thank you Gina and Keith!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite visit
We had a great time exploring the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
We had a great time in the mountains. Beautiful setting and location. The house was cute, updated and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL VIEW
This place so cute and has a gorgeous view. Perfect property for sledding (when there is snow). Don’t hesitate to book with Keith & Gina. They are great hosts. I’m sure their other properties are just as amazing as this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022