Our peaceful and relaxing mountain getaway has a wrap around deck and fire pit (during non fire season) for entertaining and just to relax and unwind a mist a backdrop of trees. Along with a gas BBQ we do provide the propane tanks but do not maintain them you may bring your own or exchange them ( for a fee) in town for a full one. We also provide wifi streaming for indoor entertainment as well as lots of DVD's. In the bonus room we have a Wii for the kids and a playstation 2 plus an indoor basketball game. We do have a lot of stairs throughout the cabin being its a tri level and unfortunately we do not have any handicap access available. Parking- We have 2/3 depending on vehicle size on street parking places as well as another driveway to park ( but its steep and we don't advise you park down there unless you have all wheel drive) and not at all during the wintertime. ~Year round enjoyment~ Twain Harte has a 9 hole golf course and a 18 hole mini golf course. Along with tennis courts that are free to the public year round. Sonora is a short 10 min drive to antique shopping and they also have a 18 hole golf course named Phoenix Lake. Railtown in Jamestown is a big hit with the kids. Black Oak Casino is fun for gambling and a bowling alley. Columbia State Park and panning for gold. Wine tasting~ La Bella Vineyard Gianelli Vineyards Griffin Vineyards Larson Vineyards Oaks Family Vineyard Plus many other wineries in the Calaveras area to explore.
~~~~ SUMMER~~~~ Free Friday Night Movies in Eproson Park Free Saturday Night Concerts in Eproson Park Although we do not have a lake access membership we do refer our guests to river access places that are very fun for all ages. Twain Harte community pool Pinecrest Lake is up the road about 18 miles and worth the drive with plenty to do. Hiking, boating, fishing, kayaking along with swimming and a picnic area. The Lake also has an amphitheater where they have family movie nights in the summer. Cover's Apple Ranch is a fun outing for the whole family plus they have yummy apple treats and more.
~~~~Winter~~~~ Make sure you travel with chains or have 4 wheel drive the roads are plowed but chains may still be required. Please be aware of road conditions prior to your arrival. There are no refunds due to severe weather or power outages. travel insurance is always a good idea when visiting the mountains as the weather can be very unpredictable.
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, 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.
Load and start the dishwasher and a load of towels before you leave detergent will be provided.
When using the Bbq make sure to brush off any debris.
Quiet time is at 10:00 pm please be respectful to our neighbors. late checkout may occur a fee if not cleared a head of time.
take out all house trash and recycling when checking out to the main on street garbage cans. empty wood burning stove ashes into metal can outside
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
Note from host: no more then 12 guests allowed
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Twain Harte
Twain Harte is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brentwood Lake and Twain Harte Lake, while Sierra Repertory Theater and Old Columbia Schoolhouse are cultural highlights. Consider Sonora Opera Hall for a night out or Twain Harte Miniature Golf if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Twain Harte, CA
What's nearby
Brentwood Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Twain Harte Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Twain Harte Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Black Oak Casino - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 153 min drive
Restaurants
Black Oak Casino Resort - 16 min drive
Jumping Coyote Espresso - 14 min drive
Cover's Apple Ranch - 16 min drive
Day-O Espresso 3 - 9 min drive
Black Oak Cafe - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sweet "Harte" Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Sweet "Harte" Retreat ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sweet "Harte" Retreat ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Sweet "Harte" Retreat located?
This family-friendly Twain Harte cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Brentwood Lake, Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course. Twain Harte Lake is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location is beautiful. Just remote enough to feel like a getaway, but close enough to stores that you don't have to go far to get essentials. The home was nice, clean and comfortable.
Everything was great. Just the beds. The mattresses make a lot of noise. I think need a new mattresses or box springs in all rooms. But I love the place. 100 %
Very spacious with all the amenities and feel like home. Would definitely recommend, nearby town for supplies and shopping. We constantly saw deer’s at the back and front yard
The house that our family stayed in was quite pleasant and homely, truly harnessing the aesthetic of a log cabin in the wilderness, although without the cold such a stay would entail. The house was well heated, and the multitude of games and the PS2 kept the younger ones entertained.
Heather’s cabin was absolutely wonderful! We walked in and we were greeted with welcome sign and a cute Christmas tree. Loved all the space but it also felt extremely cozy. Our kids’s favorite part? The deer that greeted us every morning! An awesome memory they’ll never forget. We would definitely stay here again!
We had a very relaxing visit at this quiet cabin in the woods. The cabin is very clean, and our party of 8 had plenty of space to spread out. We loved sitting on the back deck, that overlooks a yard below, where we had frequent visits from deer. The game room is great for the kids (and grown up kids too). The owner, Heather, is VERY quick to respond, and she was very helpful! We will definitely be back.
Our family of 12 had an amazing time. The place is nice and quiet. The views of the backyard big trees and the deck are just beautiful. The place had everything you need to have a good time. It's very close to a casino, Pinecrest Lake, River access to day use areas and close to Calaveras Big Trees. We would love to stay there again in the future. The Wi-Fi was strong for all kids to have access to their devices, the Amazon Prime access allowed for family movie nights. The fire pit in the backyard was nice to have drinks and enjoy the views. Thank you, great memories added to our bucket list.
Overall it was a great cabin, slept really comfortable. It was really clean so we didn’t have to worry about that. Only 2 things that could have made it better. One, the kitchen does need glasses for adults, it had enough plastic for children. And secondly, the game room needs games. It’s full of destroyed boxes and incomplete games. As well as the games for the PS2, a lot of boxes were empty. The basketball game was great! Kids loved that!
Location is great, 35 minute drive to my Leland and really close to the he small town.
Would definitely recommend.
Primera ves stands en un lugar asi nos encanto la estacia en ese lugar los ninos estubieron muy contentos un hermoso lugar para relajarse del dia a dia .
This is our 2nd time here at SweetHarte. ❤🏚 with the family. We love it here best place away from home. Heather is such a great host. The location is prefect for any season you want to visit. We will be back for our winter fun.
Me and my groomsmen had a great time there! Place has plenty of space/ rooms, was very comfortable. Highly recommend. Also Heather was easy to contact and very helpful!
Loved those huge windows so you could feel like you were out in the woods from sun up to sun down. The deer came right up to the house. So easy to enjoy all these things while having a baby along also. Loved it!
We came for a weekend to do some skiing at Dodge Ridge. We didn't get a chance to fully explore the area. It's quite nice. There's a stream or river flowing below the property.
The property is very close to Twain Harte so getting take away was really easy.
We would stay here again.
We had a wonderful weekend stay! This house has everything you need for a family-friendly get away. The paved driveway was definitely steep but worked out just fine! The kids had so much fun with the bunkbed room. Gorgeous views!
Cute and cozy updated cabin in a quiet secluded area. Great deck for morning coffee or evening gatherings under a beautiful canopy of oaks, pines and cedars. View of a pond at the bottom of the property where deer drink and ducks swim. We really enjoyed our stay.
Heather C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark
1 Sept 2021
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay with a great host. Nice and quiet but close to amenities. Can’t ask for much more than this property
Beautiful cabin! Placed in a very quiet area not far from all the tourist spots in Twain Harte. We felt very at home at the cabin. Will definitely recommend to other friends and family. Thank you for the stay!
Had such a great time here! Will definitely stay again. 😊
Sarah E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable beautiful house lot's of wildlife we saw dear wild turkey squirrel and racoon mini golf in twain hart was a hit short drive to Pinecrest lake is a must thank you
Absolutely loved our stay. Very peaceful get away. Clean. Farm House style furniture. Quiet. Would definately come back.
Victoria C.
About the host
Hosted by Heather Weaver
Hi, my name is Heather. My husband and I fell in love with the Twain Harte area and decided to buy a place to enjoy for ourselves and to be able to rent it out for other people to enjoy our little piece of paradise.
Languages:
English
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