This hidden gem is situated on 5 acres in the tranquility of the pine trees. Get away from it all in this perfect place to relax and reconnect. Amenities galore: Pool w/ Waterfall, New Hot Tub, Chef’s Kitchen, Arcade Games, Gas Fire Pit, Library, King Beds, and more. An ideal location only 20 minutes from Chico or an hour drive to beautiful Lake Almanor and Lassen National Park. There is nearby hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, & boating. Only 2 hours from Sacramento, and 3 hours from SF. The space The furnishings and amenities in this cabin in the woods are all designed to maximize relaxation starting with the Cal King beds and memory foam mattress in the 3 main bedrooms. Enjoy your coffee or espresso while taking in your own private forest and watching wildlife scamper through the yard. The house is also full of windows so you can let as much of the woodland views and light in as you prefer. KITCHEN The kitchen is a highlight of this property. The space is ideal for convivial gatherings or intimate evenings enjoying gourmet delights. The commercial stove is the centerpiece of the room with 6 regular gas burners, a wok burner, a griddle and a double oven. Pots and pans are all included. Multiple appliances including KitchenAid, food processor, blenders, soda stream, instant pot, popcorn maker, and more. The kitchen is also fully stocked practically every utensil you could imagine. So impress your friends and family by making the gourmet meal of your dreams with all the tools to make it easy. HOT TUB Let all your troubles melt away in a brand new luxury Sundance 7-seat hot tub available for year round usage. POOL, FIRE PIT & GAZEBO Next to the hot tub, soak in the scenery in an outdoor gazebo with a large picnic table underneath and a Blackstone griddle BBQ set up to serve large groups. Enjoy the outdoor gas fire pit while watching the stars and eating s’mores. There is a also very cool outdoor pool with a waterfall. It is unheated and only available for swimming in the summer months (typically June through September). MEDIA & ARCADE The home has 4 smart TVs with premium streaming services. The 85” TV also has a DVD Player with a binder of movies provided. Fire up some nostalgia vibes with highly curated arcade experience for any gamers that might be tagging along on your trip. You'll enjoy many of the top games from 1980 until about 2010. There are two full-size arcade cabinet games. They are modern reproductions but the joysticks and button action feel as fun as the old classics. Enjoy games like PacMan, Dig Dug, Galaga, Street Fighter, X-Men, and Marvel Super Heroes on those machines. Up in the loft geek out on an original Super Nintendo (SNES) on vintage CRT TV with games like Mario All Stars (play all your old favorite Mario games), Zelda, Donkey Kong, Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, Ninja Turtles, Batman, Primal Rage, NBA Live, and more. In the office area there is a vintage iMac. You can play hit computer games like Sim City, Myst, Age of Empires, and Call of Duty 2. LIBRARY, GAMES, and VINYL RECORDS Curl up with a good book from the home expansive library which are titles that have been collected over time and from our travels around the world. You’ll be able to enjoy books on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to: Agriculture/Farming, Literary Classics, Cookbooks, Design, Fiction, Business, Gardening, History, Homesteading/Self Reliance, Hunting/Fishing, Poetry, Travel, and more. Bond over a plethora of card games, board games and puzzles. The audiophiles in your group will enjoy a library of vinyl albums and a record player. There is an eclectic mix of genres and artists. BATHTUBS There are two bathtubs in the house, a standard size one on the first floor and an extra large one upstairs in the master bath. Treat yourself with a nice hot soak. WOODSTOVE While there are supplemental heaters in the house, this home was designed to be heated via woodstove. Get ready to get a warm drink, curl up by the fire, read a book or catch up with an old friend. The firewood is provided. Note due to fire risk the woodstove may only be used from November to April. WILDLIFE & ORCHARD There is an abundance of wildlife here. Some favorites are deer, turkey, and salamanders. We are working to clear out the overgrown sections of the forest and establish meadows in more open sections. We are also rehabilitating a very small old orchard to bear fruit again. HISTORY This house has a fun bit of history. The family that started Sierra Nevada Brewery (our region’s largest business and absolute pride of the community) lived in this house when they started the brewery. Many stylistic elements of this home are felt in the brewery’s restaurant, The Taproom, that was built after the family built this place. Much of our decor was designed to give subtle nods to the brewery building and some of the beer labels. A tour of the brewery is HIGHLY recommended during your stay. PERSONAL HOME This is our personal home. We typically make it available to rent when our older children who split households are not here. Guest access The home shares the property with a studio cabin. We typically stay in the Little House when the main home is booked. However, occasionally both units will be rented and there can be a second set of guests on the property. Each space feels private of one another.