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Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor!

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Lake Almanor Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,425 Sq Ft | 2 Stories
Private Exterior Space | Walk to Lake Across The Street
Lake Almanor Access | Across The Street
Main Living Space | Central Heat | Access Only By Stairs
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8132.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor!

This cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Lake Almanor is the perfect place for friends and family who are looking to experience the serene northern California forest. The cabin is located directly across the street from the waterfront and boasts plenty of rustic charm, an expansive entertainment deck, and is only 7 miles away from fun restaurants and shops in Chester. Tons of great hiking trails in the area offer fantastic views and the frequent opportunity to see local wildlife.

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,425 Sq Ft | Walk to Lake Almanor | Massive Private Deck | Free WiFi

Ideal for family lake escapes or a friends-getaway to the serene California country, this rustic 2-story cabin boasts all the essentials, plenty of privacy, and a prime location nestled just across the street from the lakefront!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Loft: Queen Futon

STEP OUTSIDE: Expansive deck w/ dining table, gas grill, lounge furniture & forested views
INDOOR LIVING: Knotty-pine accents, leather recliner, tile-surrounded wood-burning stove (wood provided in winter months), dining table, 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, DVD player, cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tile backsplash, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, knife set, toaster, microwave, breakfast bar
GENERAL: Central heating, linens & towels provided, hair dryer, access only by stairs, suitable for children
FAQ: 4WD recommended, quiet hours (after 11:00 PM)
PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), steep driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE ALMANOR ATTRACTIONS: Lake Almanor (across the street), Westwood beach (0.4 miles), Lake Cove Resort & Marina (3.7 miles), Knotty Pine Resort (4.0 miles), Plumas Pines Marina (13.7 miles), Plumas Pines Riding Stable (13.8 miles)
GO EXPLORE: Pacific Crest Trail (17.7 miles), Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail (23.5 miles), Mill Creek Falls Trailhead (39.9 miles), Pacific Crest Trail Equestrian Trailhead (46.6 miles), Lassen Volcanic National Park (55.6 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Chester (9.1 miles), Feather River Hot Springs (31.7 miles)
GOLF THE DAY AWAY: Lake Almanor Country Club (4.2 miles), Bailey Creek Golf Course (4.4 miles), Lake Almanor West Golf Course (17.3 miles), Mt Huff Golf Course (21.5 miles)
SKI TRIPS: Coppervale Ski Hill (13.4 miles), Donner Ski Ranch (117 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (119 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (120 miles)
AIRPORTS: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (117 miles), Sacramento International Airport (160 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or other large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This home does NOT have air conditioning
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours after 11:00 PM
- NOTE: The property is located on a steep dirt road please use caution with a regular car. 4 wheel drive is recommended in the winter but may not be necessary for the summer

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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 first aid kit

About the area

Westwood

Located near the beach, this cabin is in East Shore, a neighbourhood in Westwood. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Almanor and Westwood Beach, while Westwood Museum and Collins Pine Museum are cultural highlights. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Lake Almanor, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Almanor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Westwood Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chester Park - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Diamond Mountain Casino - 54 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Lassen County Fairgrounds - 55 min drive - 55.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ox Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Chip's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Baby G’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waganupa Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Onion Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor!?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor! on 5 June 2026 start from AU$235, 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 Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Retreat w/ Deck: Steps From Lake Almanor! located?

Located in East Shore, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Almanor and Westwood Beach. Westwood Museum and North Fork Feather River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was cozy. Lake view was minimal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great location for us, driveway is very steep, trees have grown so just a very little peak of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

shelley k.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
great Almanor cabin - very clean as well as well appointed - figured out best approach to drive up the hill - lovely deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mario chavez

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cabin. Very roomy, great kitchen the master bedroom was absolutely perfect for us. I took several pictures of the shower so we can duplicate it in our home!

We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful cabin very roomy. Excellent master with awesome shower.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Superb Rustic Retreat

A great cabin in a perfect location to explore Lassen National Park. It had all the amenities needed for a comfortable vacation. We highly recommend the cabin.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vinson

Great Cabin

Perfect cabin for visit to the lake with family. The cabin is well laid out and felt quite spacious especially because of all the spots to sit out on the deck. Well equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. Easy check in and host friendly was quick to respond with any questions. There is a washer and dryer which was not noted on the reservation details.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Misleading description

Pictures and description make it sound like there is a lake view (There isn’t any) it should be added to listing that there is no lake access from property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Katie

Luxury home meets rugged and fun driveway

Loved this charming cabin-like house with a large deck. The house was well stocked for cooking and serving. The deck and furniture were welcoming for conversation and relaxation. Wooden ceilings provided a more woodsy appeal. The triple switchback tight and steep driveway was pretty fun if you have a 4WD and wanted a challenge. I found it fitting and fun - a skillful challenge, but I'd guess most folks would be mortified. If you have 4WD, I'd engage and consider backing up the whole way. If you don't, I might suggest parking below in a pull out and walking up. The driveway wasn't marked well and on a turn of Highway 147. GoogleMaps didn't help at all. If you turn on Indian Hills Road just to the south, which looks like an option, the folks that live along the private drive might get VERY upset. We had an interesting person yelling at us for quite the time for a simple mistake. Overall, everything was great... and there were unexpected memorable additions.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Hidden Gem

We stayed at the cabin for New Year and it was fantastic Cabin has everything you need, good wifi, plenty of bedding and all kitchen supplies. Beautify decorated, plenty of space, amazing deck, just cross from the lake. Owner was very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke H.

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

Nice Family Getaway Home

We enjoyed our 3 night stay in the home. Amenities were adequate minus the lack of air conditioning. Would stay again when not peak summer temperatures. Pros: Clean and updated property Kitchen fully equipped Comfortable beds Washer and dryer accessibility Wifi Cons: No A/C - only box fans and ceiling fans (Interior was 84* when arrived) Steep dirt/gravel driveway (not mentioned) Trash can located at bottom of the driveway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

The driveway was steeper than explained and a neighbor was yelling at us and even blocked us once!

The house was good except the steep driveway and a neighbor yelling at us while driving in and even blocked the road in once!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Great place!

First time renting a place like this… Amazing views, very clean, had everything we needed… Driveway was steep but no problem in my truck! Would definitely rent again ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ramona S.

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

Lake retreat

This cabin in the pines and near the lake is very well decorated, updated and charming. It is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. The host was willing to fulfill our needs and answer all questions. She listened to suggestions to make other tenants more comfortable for future stays. We enjoyed being near other family members only a short 1/2 mile from us. Convenient location. Thank you Kasha for sharing your beautiful retreat with us. Ramona Schmid, Ione, Ca
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris P.

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

Very Nice Cabin w/ Some Minor Issues

I stayed at this property with my family of 3 (2 adults, 1 child). Overall, we had a very nice visit with a few minor issues. The cabin itself was lovely. It was rustic/modern and appeared to have been either recently built or recently remodeled. It was clean and pleasant and surprisingly large for its square footage. The three bedroom were not large but were more than sufficient. The combo of the downstairs living space and the open second-story loft gave the property an open and spacious feeling that we really enjoyed. The owner was communicative and available to help with anything we needed, and the check-in process was as easy as could be. There were no major issues, but there were several minor annoyances that may or may not be important, depending on your needs. We stay in a LOT of vacation rentals (in fact, we're on a six-month road trip now, all of which is being spent in vacation rentals), and this unit had one of the less well-equipped kitchens we've stayed in, in terms of cookware, etc. There were also some odd design decisions that made the stay a little less comfortable. For example, the two upstairs bedrooms had nice, normal-sized closets, but the master bedroom downstairs had only a small half-closet. As a result we had to put most of our hanging clothes in the upstairs bedroom and commute back and forth between the two to get ready and dressed in the mornings. There was also a very large shower in the master bedroom but no towel bar, just one hook next to the shower door. Also, the internet was almost unusably slow. This probably won't be of great importance to most folks who are out for a relaxing lake vacation, but this was partially a work trip for me, so it was noteworthy. Finally, the listing was NOT kidding when it noted the challenges of getting to the property. It was up an incredibly steep dirt driveway. We have 4WD, so this was okay, but I would have felt nervous trying to navigate the driveway without it. Also, because it was one-way, you have to back down the driveway, which was a little nerve-wracking. Bottom line: we had a very nice stay with a few minor irritations. If none of the issues I mentioned bother you, then you'll greatly enjoy this charming, cozy property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark D.

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

Almanor

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Beach poor

The East Shore of Lake Almanor is rocky and offers very limited public beach access. To find a beach you must drive to the west side.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Great place!

Very nice cabin, nicely decorated and recently renovated. We were pleasantly surprised by everything provided for guest use. We did have a problem with using our wifi to hook up to the DVD player to download Netflix or Hulu material, but let's face it, not the reason we were there. Overall a comfortable place that I would rent again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Margo T.

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

nice get away

had a good stay at this nice mountain home. took a little searching to figure out the public access to the lake. it's straight across from the mailboxes. we put down our own anchor/ bout and played for 5 days.. it's about a 1/4 mile walk. we did check out Westwood beach just a 1/4 mile farther down the road it's nice to.
Verified

8/10 Good

Harris A.

loved it

The house is lovely. Few things to keep in mind There is no AC which means it is hot and there are no fans, so bring fans lots of fans. The house faces into the sun all day and they have no shade or umbrellas on the patio so bring some. We brought two canopies that covered the whole deck and made the sun not shine in though the glass windows all day which helped to keep it cool. We thought of this place as upgraded camping, we had a bed and a shower but no AC or internet/wifi. We spent most of our time on the beach. They said the water was right across the street and this was true but it is all private property and you have no access so we drove to the damn and played on the free beaches everyday. The kitchen says it is fully stocked but it is not. Bring your own spices. We really did have a great time just be prepared.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Beautiful and Comfortable Cabin

This is a beautiful cabin and everything was exactly as listed. We truly enjoyed our week at this well appointed home. The owner was also very kind and quick to respond to any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this cabin and would definitely rent it again. Thanks Marcy for allowing us to book your home and for promptly replying to any concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Gwyneth G.

Comfy cabin with a great deck

Great cabin for a family or two -- compact but plenty of room, with a fantastic, big deck for lounging and stargazing. There is not direct lake access, but we found a nice little beach a few miles down the road. The driveway is very steep with loose gravel - we barely made it up with our front-wheel drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Almanor Rookies

Exquisite!

It's very clear, the owners took much care to ensure a luxurious stay for their guests. Besides a new and beautifully decorated home (yes, the pictures are real...no creative angles or lighting!) the owners stocked the home with amenities (soaps, towels, games, movies, loads of kitchenware, etc) that were not only plush but themed and decorative! As we were new to Almanor and arriving late at night, the owners helped much to connect with me and give detailed instructions on the approach to the house as it isn't as obvious as finding the address and pulling into the driveway. The lack of WiFi just meant more family time instead of screen time for the teenagers...a huge surprise and blessed bonus. We've stayed at many vacation rentals globally, this is a family consensus favorite! Only two things to be aware of. 1) Steep gravel driveway: We had a big heavy truck that needed to be shifted into 4WD to get up the driveway. Traction on the way down was an issue for us. We decided to park at the bottom of the hill and walk up. 2) Train is close enough that morning air horns can be heard if windows are open. We closed the bedroom windows and slept well. Overall highly recommended!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Fantastic

The only issue was no WiFi or cable. TVs are hooked to Blu Ray player only. Need to put that in the description. Other than that perfect newer unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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