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Twain Harte Lake retreat w/ summer lake access, walk to town, close to skiing
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Twain Harte, CA
- Twain Harte Miniature Golf5 min walk
- Twain Harte Lake3 min drive
- Black Oak Casino13 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Studio living space w/ kitchenette, dining and seating areas
1 Crib, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Dining area
About this property
Twain Harte Lake retreat w/ summer lake access, walk to town, close to skiing
Welcome to our home away from home! Newly built private entry & detached loft guest apartment on our peaceful and quaint property in lovely Twain Harte, CA . Beautiful in summer and a five minute walk to downtown Twain Harte bars and restaurants, mini golf, community park and pool, tennis courts, executive golf course and private (and included) Twain Harte Lake. 30 minute drive to Pinecrest Lake and multiple reservoirs for boating. Close to Yosemite! In the winter, a 30 minute drive to Dodge Ridge for skiing, sledding and ice skating. 2-2.5 hours from SF!
We're happy to share our home away from home! This private, air conditioned/heated unit is newly designed and sits atop our garage on our property. It's a completely separate guest house with private entry and no shared spaces. Please note that the unit does not have a full kitchen, but instead a kitchenette with plenty of amenities to prepare some light meals (included are mini fridge/freezer, coffee maker, hot plate, microwave, toaster oven and all the basic kitchen necessities - note, no dishwasher). The futon would make a bed for two children (or one-two small adults) if desired and we have lots of baby equipment in the closet if desired including a highchair and pack'n'play (please bring your own sheets). Free parking on the side of the house by entry and quick walk to all the amenities of downtown Twain Harte. Access to Twain Harte Lake is included on our membership - please enquire if interested. The main home's front and back yard are for owners'/main home renter use only (including the pool). There is an outdoor eating area reserved for our guest house rental guests by the guest house rental entry. Our guest suite would be a great fit for a couple or a family with young children! We love escaping the congested and busy Bay Area to come out to Twain Harte and we hope you will, too!
The unit is on the owner's property and the owners (and/or main home renters) may be on the property at any time. All guests come and go as they please and my feel free to say hello to each other - please note that rental areas are completely separate and distinct and you will be able to enjoy your privacy.
We're happy to share our home away from home! This private, air conditioned/heated unit is newly designed and sits atop our garage on our property. It's a completely separate guest house with private entry and no shared spaces. Please note that the unit does not have a full kitchen, but instead a kitchenette with plenty of amenities to prepare some light meals (included are mini fridge/freezer, coffee maker, hot plate, microwave, toaster oven and all the basic kitchen necessities - note, no dishwasher). The futon would make a bed for two children (or one-two small adults) if desired and we have lots of baby equipment in the closet if desired including a highchair and pack'n'play (please bring your own sheets). Free parking on the side of the house by entry and quick walk to all the amenities of downtown Twain Harte. Access to Twain Harte Lake is included on our membership - please enquire if interested. The main home's front and back yard are for owners'/main home renter use only (including the pool). There is an outdoor eating area reserved for our guest house rental guests by the guest house rental entry. Our guest suite would be a great fit for a couple or a family with young children! We love escaping the congested and busy Bay Area to come out to Twain Harte and we hope you will, too!
The unit is on the owner's property and the owners (and/or main home renters) may be on the property at any time. All guests come and go as they please and my feel free to say hello to each other - please note that rental areas are completely separate and distinct and you will be able to enjoy your privacy.
Property manager
Mary Kokkinen
Premier Host
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Dogs only and up to one (1) dog allowed at a charg
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 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 948
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Twain Harte
Located in Twain Harte, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Sierra Repertory Theater and Sonora Opera Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course. Mother Lode Fairgrounds and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Twain Harte, CA
What's nearby
- Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Twain Harte Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Twain Harte Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Brentwood Lake - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Black Oak Casino - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Black Oak Casino Resort - 14 min drive
- Jumping Coyote Espresso - 12 min drive
- Cover's Apple Ranch - 14 min drive
- Day-O Espresso 3 - 7 min drive
- Black Oak Cafe - 12 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David M.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kim
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dior
22 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dior
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool Spot in Heat Wave
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Paul V.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Not comfortable
Paul V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
8 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I spent an enjoyable few days in TH.
Barbara
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shannon J.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Twain Harte Charmer
Shannon J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience
Linda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my TH stay!
Barbara
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Shaozhen M.
23 Jan 2025
Shaozhen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee Ann Y.
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place
Lee Ann Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Larry N.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax in Twain Harte
Larry N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant setting.
Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hope to come back!
Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laranne M.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Right!
Laranne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Mary Kokkinen
Hi, this is Mary and Mike! We are originally from multiple areas around the country and settled in California (Bay Area) just over 10 years ago. We, along with our three children, purchased our vacation home in Twain Harte a few years ago - we took one look at Twain Harte Lake and the house after getting acquainted with the nearby ski hill (Dodge Ridge) and were hooked and purchased within the week! With our busy lives at home we can't get to our lovely Green House as much as we would like and are excited to share it with others, from both near and far. Everything at The Green House - in both our main home and guest home - is lovingly and thoughtfully put together and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Why they chose this property
Our guest house retreat at The Green House Twain Harte is full of charm and in an amazing location with a 5-minute walk to downtown a peaceful neighborhood. Our Green House guest house renters are able to get into the private and beloved Twain Harte Lake on our membership (summer months only). Cozy and warm in the winter for a quick ski trip to Dodge Ridge (sledding, ice skating and snow play all easily available as well); cool and relaxing in the summer with lake access; beautiful year-round with plenty to do - you must come see!
Everything you need for an easy stay is provided (kitchenware, appliances, cookware, cleaning and paper supplies, morning coffee, bedding and towels). If traveling with children, the futon and provided additional bedding/pillows can be used for larger children and we also provide a pack'n'play (please bring own sheets), highchair and booster chair to make your travel easy! The studio retreat has plenty of space for all your things including two large walk-in closets and a downstairs storage area for larger equipment. There is a dining table for 4 as well as a kitchen hutch that can double as an additional space to work or eat. The smart TV and Roku stream bar are wired for high-speed streaming and the apartment is a peaceful and quiet place to work from home with high-speed wifi.
Everything you need for an easy stay is provided (kitchenware, appliances, cookware, cleaning and paper supplies, morning coffee, bedding and towels). If traveling with children, the futon and provided additional bedding/pillows can be used for larger children and we also provide a pack'n'play (please bring own sheets), highchair and booster chair to make your travel easy! The studio retreat has plenty of space for all your things including two large walk-in closets and a downstairs storage area for larger equipment. There is a dining table for 4 as well as a kitchen hutch that can double as an additional space to work or eat. The smart TV and Roku stream bar are wired for high-speed streaming and the apartment is a peaceful and quiet place to work from home with high-speed wifi.
What makes this property unique
This private, air conditioned/heated studio apartment retreat with a full bath and a kitchenette is newly designed and sits atop the garage on our property which is used for storage only (you will not hear a garage door during your stay). It's a completely separate guest house with private entry and no shared spaces. The apartment is larger than it looks and has plenty of space to store all your gear, including two large walk-in closets and a long hallway downstairs which could easily store extra equipment you may have with you such as skis or bikes, etc. Pack'n'play and highchair are provided.
All bedding and towels are provided (please bring your own beach towels) as well as cleaning supplies, paper products, and starter supplies of coffee and plenty of creamer and teas. Please note that the apartment offers a kitchenette with plenty of amenities to prepare some light meals. Included are a mini fridge/freezer (this is fairly good sized and holds much more than your standard hotel mini fridge), a Keurig coffee maker, hot plate, microwave, toaster, countertop oven and all the basic kitchen necessities including dishes, glassware, cookware, tea kettle and utensils.
The futon would make a bed for two children (or one-two small adults) if desired (extra bedding and pillows provided) and we have lots of baby equipment in the closet if desired including a highchair, booster chair, and pack'n'play infant bed (please bring your own sheets).
There is a dining table for 4 as well as a kitchen hutch that can double as an additional space to work or eat. The smart TV and Roku stream bar are wired for high-speed streaming and the apartment is a peaceful and quiet place to work from home with high-speed wifi.
Free parking on the side of the house by entry and quick walk to all the amenities of downtown Twain Harte. There is an outdoor eating area reserved for our guest house rental guests by the guest house rental entry.
All bedding and towels are provided (please bring your own beach towels) as well as cleaning supplies, paper products, and starter supplies of coffee and plenty of creamer and teas. Please note that the apartment offers a kitchenette with plenty of amenities to prepare some light meals. Included are a mini fridge/freezer (this is fairly good sized and holds much more than your standard hotel mini fridge), a Keurig coffee maker, hot plate, microwave, toaster, countertop oven and all the basic kitchen necessities including dishes, glassware, cookware, tea kettle and utensils.
The futon would make a bed for two children (or one-two small adults) if desired (extra bedding and pillows provided) and we have lots of baby equipment in the closet if desired including a highchair, booster chair, and pack'n'play infant bed (please bring your own sheets).
There is a dining table for 4 as well as a kitchen hutch that can double as an additional space to work or eat. The smart TV and Roku stream bar are wired for high-speed streaming and the apartment is a peaceful and quiet place to work from home with high-speed wifi.
Free parking on the side of the house by entry and quick walk to all the amenities of downtown Twain Harte. There is an outdoor eating area reserved for our guest house rental guests by the guest house rental entry.
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