Cabin in Soda Springs

Closest resort to Bay Area, 4 miles to 4 ski hills (Sugar Bowl etc) 3 bedrooms and a loft: 1 king bedroom, 1 queen bedroom, 1 room with a bunk and a full, & 1 queen in loft. Open living, dining, kitchen. Big smart TV Hiking, biking & x-country all around; 5-min walk to a lake for ice skating and swimming. Our log cabin, an ideal alpine getaway is just 2.5 hrs from the Bay, is a comfortable & spacious home in a beautiful, quiet, family-friendly, forest with endless outdoor activities. tot799542 The space Our charming, two-level log modern cabin features an open-plan living area with high ceilings. The ‘kid-zone’ has a bunk bed and an additional full size bed (and lots of toys/books). Also upstairs is a bedroom with a queen. A loft area has a queen futon. The 3rd bedroom is downstairs and has a king size bed. Cook up dinner for everyone in the well-equipped chef kitchen. It’s outfitted everything you need to cook and good amount of counter space. High end appliances include a new Samsung gas stove (summer 2019) , Wolf toaster, Cuisinart coffee maker, hot water kettle and more. Sink into the comfy sofa and play a game, read a book or do a puzzle beside our brand new gas fireplace or barbecue and enjoy summer meals on the deck. We just installed a new TV with all the bells and whistles including YouTubeTV channels with sports package. Coming to Serene lakes in the summer feels like taking a trip back in time. Kids ride bikes through the streets to the beach where there’s a great swim platform and a snack shack (ice cream!). You can play volleyball, fish, paddle canoes across the lake to the little islands. You can hike or mountain bike from the cabin door through the sierra meadows or up the mountains for breathtaking views. Use the kayak we have at the lake to get out on the lake and swim in the fresh mountain water. There’s movies at the beach on Saturdays with popcorn and s’mores. In winter, Serene lakes is transformed into a winter wonderland with deep powder. We recommend 4x4 and chains. World class downhill and cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing and dog sledding are all close by! Guest access You will have the entire 1,500 sqft home. We have games (in the trunk by the front door) and some fun toys (snow shoes, sleds, kayak, SUP etc) that you can use. We continue to upgrade things; just added four pairs of snow shoes, down slippers, new sheets, a king size bed and a new cast-iron gas stove. In summer, guests will find a charcoal BBQ and two picnic tables on the deck just outside the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare a meal. Guests are welcome to use the kayak and bike. There is a washer and dryer. In winter, there is parking for one car in the garage and 2-3 cars in the driveway. No street parking is allowed in winter due to snow removal. Other things to note Our rates already include a 10% occupancy tax that is paid to Placer County by the hosts. No additional amount should be charged by AirBnB for transient occupancy taxes on our listing. A thermostat-controlled gas stove will keep you toasty and adds that cabin charm, with an easy to use thermostat. Our cabin has cell service (at least for Verizon). One or two dogs per reservation, but we will need to know up front if you want to bring a dog. please pick up after it, must not be left in unit alone etc. Please don't let your dog sleep on our furniture or beds and clean up after your dog. Dogs- we charge $40 per dog per visit to be paid before arrival. If we are cleaning excessively after pets or there are damages there will be additional charges. There is fantastic hiking and mountain biking right down the block. Check your favorite app for local trails and access points. Sleds are in the crawl space behind the key lock box. The best hill is at Acorn and Yuba where an entire street is unplowed. In winter please watch for falling snow. Snow falling from trees and roofs can be dangerous. Do not allow children to play near the roof line where they could be hurt by falling snow. Supervise children at all times when playing outside. Please watch the weather reports if driving from the Bay Area, chain control may be in effect. TOT Reg # 799542 We also rent out a place at our working ranch: 'Flat in western Sonoma's Redwoods' just outside of Occidental.