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Serene 12 acre mountain escape

Cabin in Portola with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portola, CA
  • Place, Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Portola Visitor's Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene 12 acre mountain escape

Located just outside the town of Portola, nestled on 12 acres of stunning landscape, this home is the escape you’ve been looking for. This property offers incredible opportunity whether you are sticking close to the house, hiking up to the property’s scenic overlook or if you are looking to explore with breweries and hikes just a short drive away. The vaulted ceilings and open concept is combined with the kitchen and living areas, anchored by a wood burning stove and 360 views of the mountains. Two queen-sized bedrooms and a full bath can be found on one side of the house with a king-sized master and adjoining en suite bath located on the other. Additional amenities include a laundry room, TV and fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy all this property has to offer from snow play around the property and cozy fires in the winter to hikes in the summer.

Important booking details & fees:

Pets:
We are happy to welcome you and your pets to the property. There is a $50 pet fee and a $20 fee for additional pets. VRBO often does not add this charge to the booking details so please make sure to check that it is added or message us after booking. If you arrive to the property with pets that have not been disclosed, you are in violation of the reservation, this may result in added fees or cancellation of the booking.

Check in/ out times:
Check in is 4pm, check out is 10am. These times are in place in order to accommodate same day departure and arrivals. If the schedule allows we are happy to discuss early arrivals and late departures. Fees may apply. Without prior conversation, these times are strict and if not followed may result in additional fees.

Disclosure:
For security purposes, there are a few external cameras around the house. These may not be touched or tampered with.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 3,049

About the area

Portola

Located in Portola, this cabin is in the mountains. Grizzly Ranch Golf Club and Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Plumas-Eureka State Park and Tahoe National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Portola, CA

What's nearby

  • Grizzly Ranch Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Portola Visitor's Center - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort - 19 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Plumas Pines Golf Course - 26 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Graeagle Meadows Golf Course - 31 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Mexican Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Door Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nichole's Coffee Depot & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Headwaters Bistro & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene 12 acre mountain escape pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Serene 12 acre mountain escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene 12 acre mountain escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene 12 acre mountain escape located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grizzly Ranch Golf Club, Tahoe National Forest and Portola Visitor's Center. Portola City Park and Western Pacific Railroad Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Beautiful home. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don't think I have enough words for how beautiful this property is!! It felt like a mountain oasis! We loved every minute and are already planning when we can return!! Thank you so much for sharing your home and making our vacation amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R., Petaluma

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

We will definitely be booking again, soon. Supreme view and tranquility.

Great location and easy access to local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Luca

Excellent accommodations, our new grandson (April) is 10 minutes away. Nothing needed here, (except a new squeegee in the master). nit picky I know.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi B.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful property & views! Loved the open floor plan and all the windows. Viewed deer & quail every morning from every room. Very comfortable overall & nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F.

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

Portola house

We enjoyed our second stay at this wonderful home in Portola. Every window has a beautiful view. After hiking at Davis Lake or enjoying the Lakes Basin area it’s great to come back to a comfortable house and relax with the great view. Sunsets are particularly nice. Thanks for allowing the dogs. It’s definitely a place to return to!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis Q.

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

Special spot

Extremely comfortable house with amazing views. Epic sunsets with dueling views of the Sierras and the Great Basin from the front porch. Awesome stargazing at night. Excellent location for access to Lake Davis and exploring the area in general. Market and gas a few min away. Great hosts. Hope to stay again. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Great Sierra Stay

Spent a wonderful week hiking and sightseeing in the Sierras and Lake Tahoe area. The house was very spacious and in a wonderfully peaceful location. We enjoyed the deer, California quail and rabbits who would visit the yard each day. The views from the house were wonderful and, coming from the busy northeast US, very calming. Portola was a wonderful and quirky small town to visit for a meal or grocery shopping (somewhat expensive). Lake Davis was completely uncrowded and another close-by, peaceful destination. The hikes in the Lakes Basin area of Plumas National Forest were outstanding. Amazingly beautiful country. Also, don't miss the less-traveled Rock Lake just up the valley from the super small town of Mohawk. There is also a super interesting gold-mining museum that is free in the unique settlement of Johnsonville.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Reno

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

Fantastic Views

We rented this house during a heat wave with daytime temps around 100 degrees. We were worried the lack of air conditioning would be a problem, but it wasn't at all. The house is well insulated with ceiling fans and a wraparound eave that shaded the exterior, making the patios cool for sitting outside in the evening and morning. The kitchen was well appointed and though we didn't cook anything we were happy to see a coffee maker with a box of filters and a large pot. What really made this property were the views! We will totally come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristy A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

The place is beautiful, however it took a week or so for the property manager to get back to me.

The fridge went out the we arrived Tuesday and the fridge went out Wednesday. We did not get a refund we only got 50 back for the cleaning because the place was not clean. We will not be renting from them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with a spectacular view of the valley. House is well maintained and very clean and the furniture/beds were very comfortable. Two small suggestions would be a rag/sponge for the kitchen sink and soap/body wash for the showers. We Highly recommend this place and plan to be back for the spring bird migration.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with amazing views. Private and quiet. Great location to visit Lake Davis. Big kitchen with everything you need. We loved hanging out in the front and back with our dog. We hope to come back again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The views are amazing, lots of star gazing at night. The house is beautiful, with everything you need, and nicely decorated. If we vacation in the area again, we'll be checking the availability of this vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There for a memorial service in Portola- great location away from everything. Clean, modern, peaceful. Excellent rental.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F.

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

Portola home

We had a great stay again at this beautiful and comfortable home in a great location close to Lake Davis and the Lakes Basin. The property is beautiful with great views and sunsets. Be sure to have breakfast at Trout’s Cafe. My dog loves it there and I appreciate he’s welcome
Beautiful sunsets
Close to Lakes Basin
Beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a fantastic time! We sat by the fire, cooked, hiked the property, and explored the surrounding area. The cabin is well-appointed, clean, and offers amazing views—perfect for a large group or a couples' getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle N.

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

Quiet and spacious

Awesome property with lots of space inside and out, quiet neighborhood. Great place to relax we had a memorable time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Lovely Mountain Retreat

Peace and quiet with great views. Slept well and was cozy with the nice bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Tranquil location

Great place to wake up with all the wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Grizzly trip

Peaceful and perfect placed property for our annual trip to Grizzly Ranch. Clean and comfortably appointed home that exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Outstanding

3rd year in a row. Love this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard J.

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

Convenient

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa r.

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

Beautiful weekend! The home is beautiful and has the touch of home:)

We would stay again and definitely recommend this property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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