Mountain magic! Fall asleep listening to the creek from the world's most comfortable Queen Bed! Cute llittle cabin on its own separate 1/3 of an acre in historic Markleevillage. Creekfront property. cozy, private 1 bdrm cabin with kitchenette, living room, large deck, gardens lots of places to relax. Many rivers and lakes nearby. Close to Tahoe, Kirkwood. Sierra ski resorts. No TV. Hike, bike, write, read, ski, explore, fish, relax! Attention fellow Mountain People! Our goal is for you to be comfortable and have fun! This mountain cabin is located in Markleevillage Pop. 197, surrounded by nature, one mile up Hot Springs Road from town on the left. Alpine County is Peaceful, wild and beautiful. Our house is on the neighboring property, about 50 yards away. There is a dome house on the left of you, about 25 yards away, generally unnoccupied. We are rated Frontier! Some cell phones don't work. Large screen with dvd/vcr NO TV NO CABLE NO INTERNET.(well, if you are sitting at the picnic table you can usually get internet...) Huge movie collection. Just a basic cabin. Like camping, with a bed and a roof. Utility kitchen.Three night minimum for holidays and deathride. Small, rustic, cozy little cottage right on the creek in Markleeville, Alpine County on Hot Springs Road. Big sunny deck with patio table and chairs. Cozy nooks to read or write that book. Full size bedroom with comfy queen bed. carpet. Tiny livingroom and equipped kitchenette with small fridge (no freezer) woodstove. If you would like a fire bring wood and kindling. great gas bbq. trees trees trees. Aspens, pines, firs, junipers, pinion, etc. Beautiful views of the mountains, forests and creek. Large gardens with lovely spots to relax by the water. Usually very quiet and peaceful (there are water, (creek is very loud in the spring) bird, chicken, teenage rooster, cow and wild animal noises, this is a village..kids and dogs across the creek. YOU WILL HEAR BANJOS! (or play yours!) . Sorry we no longer allow dogs s as their owners sometimes didn't watch them and they ate too many chickens and our bathroom door, and now that we advertise as pet free we have guests with allergies. No pets. 3 miles down the road to Grover Hot Springs State Park, 20m from Tahoe and Kirkwood. This is the California Alps. Leave the cabin and and hike for hundreds of miles in any direction. Fishing, biking (home of the Deathride and Alta Alpina) hiking, bird-watching, paint, write, ski, etc. Wildlife galore. Please be aware that this is the mountains. Be ready for snowy weather, bears, deer turkeys, (they are nice) mice, hicks, bugs, animals, wild and domestic, no internet or cell phone, (yay!) bad decorating, improper use of grammar. Adorable historic town dating from 1800. Total privacy...self check in and out. Great de-stress getaway. Have a drink and the best burger on the planet at Sandy's MarkleevilleToll Station. Party at The Cutthroat Bar. Dine at the Stonefly. (reservations advised)Sit by the creek and meditate, paint, tie flies, knit, plot murders, etc. Hang out on the porch of the old General Store. Rage, boat, golf, ski and loose your shirt at the casinos in Tahoe. Golf in Tahoe, Minden or the Carson Valley half an hour away. In winter,please carry chains and a shovel and warm clothes and be prepared for mountain driving, power outs, animals, storms, cabin fever, (WATCH YOUR ICE!) snow, bears, insects, squirrels tap-dancing on the roof. This is a cabin in the mountains! If you must watch the sports game you can go downtown to the bar. texting and cell phones usually work. we do not promise internet but there is also free wifi downtown at library and at state park Check in 4pm check out 11. Ask about early/late check in or out. Winter information: You are in an area rated Frontier. mountains with heavy winter storms, snow and ice on the road and in the driveway. When it snows-you will need a vehicle with 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH SNOWTIRES OR CARRY CHAINS and know how to put them on! (we don't have a clue!) The power may go out during or after a storm. Be prepared for mountains and winter if you book. Guests will not be refunded for the power going out, or if they are not able to travel due to not being prepared to drive in winter conditions. You may have to walk in from the top of the driveway in heavy snow. The decks are icy and slippery at times. Please consider that you are travelling in the mountains and be prepared for ice and snow on the trails and property, closed roads or power outages. Warm clothing. Carry a shovel in the car. Check the road conditions and expect slow driving in a storm. Bring a snack and water and warm clothing and a crossword puzzle, chocolate and huskies. Safe Journeys! We will do our utmost to help you be happy and comfortable. We will die if you don't have a great time!!! Entire house and yard and greenhouse reading /writing nook. You can wander around wherever you like :) If your phone doesn't work you can come next door and use ours. Enjoy the gardens, the chicken coop, the greenhouse, the beehives, the beach, , the creek. Everyone's friendly. . We recently were rescued by a dog someone forgot at the state park. Her name is Stella. She will run and bark at you with her stuffed animal in her mouth. Pretend you are scared! . She does not nip. (small, 40 pounds.) Don't wear a UPS uniform and you will be ok. She has made great strides welcoming guests lately as she has figured out they sometimes have bacon. Some guests take her for hikes...she knows the trails. Chickens are friendly. Maybe too friendly. Cows occasionally get loose. They are not ours, and I hide under the bed when this happens. Do not call hosts for cow removal. At some point, they come home. Very private. We are shy and will hide from you. You do not have to see my face unless you really want to! Call or text and we will we appear and do our best to supply you with whatever you need to make your stay perfect. Text or come over to 860 hot springs road and knock any time. Don't email us as we are old boomers and don't check email very often. You can always call us if you need anything. we probably have ten of them. The (1 bedroom with the most comfortable queen bed in the universe) 1 bathroom plus seperate living room and kitchenette and large private deck) 400 square foot cottage is on its own 1/3 of an acre garden on Hot Springs Road one mile from town on the creek in Markleevillage, a tiny, peaceful village of private homes strung out along the creek. Village is surrounded by countless miles of untamed wilderness, trees, lakes, streams, stars, , Grover hot springs State Park down the road 3 miles, Stunning hiking, friendly chickens, wild animals, Terrific old museum, great library, Cutthroat Bar, General Store, Stonefly Restaurant, Markleeville Toll station Restaurant. thumb, feet, bike, car, skis, snowshoes, and you can call Alpine Dial a Ride So much good hiking nearby. So many lakes and creeks and rivers. Bring your bike, water shoes, inner tubes, or skis or snowshoes. Hot Springs. Snowshoe, X-country skiing, downhill skiing too. Kirkwood 20m away. Lake Tahoe and the Rim Trail half an hour away or less depending on trailhead. Heavenly 25m .We have lots of books and movies. Large deck to relax on. Greenhouse to read or write in. But if you must...the wifi password is on the wall. works sometimes, best at the picnic table by the creek. Weather permitting we dry bedding on the line in the sun, so don't be alarmed if there is a smudge, a bug, a small bird or mammal stuck on them. We are happy to remake the bed if you find anything too alarming in there for you. There are extra sheets , blankets and pillows in the bedroom. There are two fans and a swamp cooler in the summer but no AC. It is cool here at night so leave your windows open and close them up when it gets hot. Nobody has AC here because it is rarely hot.There is a nice propane bbq for you to use as well. You don't really want to cook that much on vacation, do you? ha ha. If you are hungry ask us...we can usually whip something up for you if we are around.