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Cozy cabin at beautiful Bucks Lake, across road from lake. Recently remodeled.

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Tom's Cabin
Covered porch
Welcome to Tom's Place
DVD player
Fully stocked kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 540.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bucks Lake, CA
  • Bucks Lake Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lake Almanor
  • Buckeye Hot Spring
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cabin at beautiful Bucks Lake, across road from lake. Recently remodeled.

Our cabin is 432 sq foot cabin across the road from the lake where you can water ski, jet ski, fish, look for bald eagles or osprey or just cruise. In the winter the cabin is only accessible via snowmobile or cross country skis. Its 4 miles from where the county stops plowing from the summit to the cabin and the road is closed to wheeled vehicles. The road is usually groomed along with many more miles of trails to ride or ski on. The bedroom has a full size bed, the loft has 2 twin beds and a twin size hide-a-bed downstairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, oven and stove, and plenty of utensils. It has a propane fireplace and a propane BBQ. It has a large screen TV with DVR (there is no TV reception, but we do have netflix and Hulu from the wifi). There is no cell service, but it has a land line. There are two lodges with marinas where boats or kayaks can be rented. Each lodge has a restaurant, bar and general store. The area offers hiking (the pacific crest trail can be accessed in several spots), 4 wheeling, hunting in the fall and snowmobiling in the winter with many miles of groomed trails or boondocking, ice fishing, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. If you have questions call me.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
children under 10 not be left unaccompanied by adult in loft.
Take your trash with you when you leave
Noise curfew from 10pm to 8 am

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 889712

About the area

Meadow Valley

Located in Bucks Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Rainbow Point and Bucks Mountain can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bucks Lake Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bucks Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Bucks Lake Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Buckeye Hot Spring - 25 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Plumas County Museum - 35 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Feather River Community College District - 39 min drive - 34.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cabin at beautiful Bucks Lake, across road from lake. Recently remodeled. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy cabin at beautiful Bucks Lake, across road from lake. Recently remodeled.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cabin at beautiful Bucks Lake, across road from lake. Recently remodeled.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cabin at beautiful Bucks Lake, across road from lake. Recently remodeled. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bucks Lake Marina and within 9 miles (15 km) of Rainbow Point and Bucks Mountain. Buckeye Hot Spring and Plumas District Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin at Bucks Lake! Very comfortable and has all the amenities you may need. We would happily stay here again if we’re ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tom’s Place. tom was reachable and extremely helpful during our stay. The place was clean and the rules were clear. Very good stay. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

A C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom's cabin was great! Communication leading up to our stay was good. Check in was easy, as Tom was there to show us around. The cabin is cute and cozy, just what my wife and I wanted for a weekend getaway fishing Bucks lake. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice but small.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Bucks snowmobile weekend

We had a great time at Tom's place! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Great location

Cozy cabin - very comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Friendly owner

Beautiful cozy place , quite , relaxing and closer to lake fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey G.

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

Cozy stay

I love the yard and fire pit area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie F.

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

Cozy Cabin

Great location. Smaller than I thought but great for 2 people. Kind owner
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Tom and Family were great

Down home and Enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha B.

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

Great location!

Super fun staying in Bucks Lake for my friends wedding!!!Toms place was great and accommodated our family perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Perfect Bucks Lake Location

Great trip again at a fantastic location. Although it’s small, it’s planned out really well and our family (5) has been comfortable staying here many times. Thank you for another great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

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

Wonderful little place near the lake

This is a wonderful little place within walking distance to the lake. It is cozy inside, but we spent most of our time at the lake. Tom is a wonderful host and our family will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Cozy and just what we needed.

Everything was just as advertised. Cozy, welcoming and the perfect mountain lake cabin. Even when it was very warm outside, it was still comfortable inside with the late evening breeze. Can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

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

Good

Nice but small
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby C.

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

Great spot

Comfortable and clean. Tom is a wonderful host and was available if we needed anything. The kids loved the loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Perfection at Bucks!

Tom’s cabin is perfectly located at Bucks, walking to Haskins, and incredibly charming. I’ve stayed multiple times and each is better! Adorable build with everything you need, cozy, and quiet. Lovely neighbors. The best of Bucks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

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

Nice cozy dwellings. Great host.

Worth the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Toms Cabin Stay

Wonderful…actually plenty of room…folding tray tables to help when eating indoors. Kid entertainment on DVD, horseshoes, picnic table, and fire pit outside. Room for a pack n’ play in the bedroom, no lack of utensils, fans and windows to keep cabin cool during hot summer months, large fridge. Short walk to Haskins general store and the creek. Lots of wild flowers and friendly neighbors. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Buck G.

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

Cleaning

Toilet was not clean and there was hair in the shower… plus there is no hot tub that we could see…
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kim M.

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

Bucks lake cabin

It was nice but very hot and the fridge didn't work right and all of our food spoiled. The bed was a foam mattress that was way to soft and too small for 2 people. We left 2 days early and came home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michele J.

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

Worked well for our family of 4

Cute little place that worked well for our family. We missed in the listing that there wasn't a table inside, but there's a big picnic table out in the large yard, and little fold-up tables to put next to the loveseat for cold mornings eating inside. The master bed is worn and too soft, but the kids loved the loft. The wi-fi is enough for iMessages and sometimes loads email, but isn't strong enough for anything more than that (though is certainly better than nothing if you're needing to stay in touch, since there's no reception nearby). Tom is great and you really can't beat the location. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda K.

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

fishing trip

didn't catch any fish
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Another great week at Bucks Lake

Tom was a great host. The location of the cabin is ideal, especially with family and friends staying in Haskins Campground. The cabin is small as advertised, but has everything we needed for the week. We really enjoyed the outdoors space, with the lawn, picnic table, patio off Tom’s cabin, and fire pit. Tom was accommodating with a refrigerator issue. Check in and out couldn’t have been easier. The wi-fi was spotty, but I didn’t expect it to be like home in the middle of woods. I was able to check email and send iMessages most of the time. Cabin was well stocked with towels and kitchen necessities. I appreciated being able to clean the cabin to earn the cleaning deposit back. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the cabin was as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Carina T.

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

2 Night Stay for nearby wedding

We attended a wedding at the Bucks Lake resort and needed a place to stay close by. Tom the owner is very nice and a quick to reply for questions. The cabin is cute but very tiny for 3 adults. We had formal clothes since we were there for a wedding. There is no hanging or closet space for clothes or luggage. The only place to hang anything is from a few hooks on back of bathroom door. Seating is a 2 person loveseat in kitchen with an ottoman. The person/s that checked out prior to us appear to have had pan fried food as the stove and counters were not clean and had a layer of grease everywhere. Same for coffee maker, toaster, microwave and refrigerator, we had to clean it before we used it. Tom was very apologetic about it and truly sorry, as he had not been able to check on cabin before we checked in. Bed linens and towels where clean, and beds super comfy! Cute little cabin, but it's a snug fit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom McMeekin

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We live in Reno and enjoy outdoor activities. We are able to come to the cabin most weekends to relax. I grew up in Alberta, Canada and learned to enjoy winter activities because there's not a lot to do there in the winter. I've lived in Montana, Idaho and Colorado. Notice they all have Mountains? I have three daughters that are now grown and love coming to Bucks. The place grows on you and you can't wait to get back when you leave.

Why they chose this property

I wanted a cabin that we could enjoy year around. This is the perfect place, it doesn't get too crowded but still has all the amenities. We came up snowmobiling and stayed at the motel for a weekend in 2009. I fell in love with the area and knew I had to find a place that would be mine that I can pass on to my daughters. When I bought it, it was in pretty rough condition. My friends and I completely gutted it (this is when you find out who your true friends are), and remodeled it from a new foundation, wiring, plumbing, insulation and painting. We also resided it. Then we built the larger cabin attached to a corner of the original cabin. The road is paved all the way and in good condition. It is not uncommon to see deer, bald eagles, osprey and the occasional bear.

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