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Historic cottage in downtown Mt. Shasta, just steps away from all the action.

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A picturesque entrance with blooming flowers, birch trees, and a copper roof.
Relax on the elevated porch—watch the world go by in peace and privacy.
Front Porch
Front entrance
A symbol of Mt. Shasta’s wild charm—this friendly black bear statue welcomes you

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 591 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mt Shasta, CA
  • Sacred Mountain Spa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mount Shasta City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Siskiyou
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic cottage in downtown Mt. Shasta, just steps away from all the action.

Welcome to Our Charming Craftsman-Style Cottage in Downtown Mt. Shasta

This fully renovated and beautifully decorated Craftsman-style cottage offers a cozy mountain retreat, perfectly located on historic Main Street in downtown Mt. Shasta. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, our cottage provides comfort, charm, and convenience.

Key Features & Amenities:

Licensing & Inspections: This property is fully licensed by the City of Mt. Shasta (Permit Number: STR-004220), regularly inspected to ensure it meets city codes, and is fully insured as a vacation rental. It has never been owner-occupied, ensuring you a clean and welcoming environment.

Top-Notch Cleanliness: We take great pride in maintaining a spotless property, offering professional cleaning services. The cottage is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected for your safety.

Comfort Year-Round: The cottage features central heating and air conditioning to keep you comfortable throughout the seasons. During winter months, you can also enjoy the cozy ambiance of the wood-burning stove, with firewood and kindling provided.

Entertainment: Stay connected with super-fast, reliable fiber optic internet, and enjoy streaming on the 72-inch Sony SMART TV.

Private Parking & Snow Removal: Off-street parking is available for multiple vehicles, including space for a boat or trailer.
When snowing , the city does not allow street parking due to snow removal trucks - CARS WILL BE TOWED BY THE CITY IF PARKED ON MAIN ST....PLEASE PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY.
Tip: If it snows, its best to park at the beginning of the driveway, so it’s easier to reverse onto the street that is always snow plowed by the city. If needed, snow shovels are provided on the porch.

Pet-Friendly: We welcome pets with a small pet fee $75.00. Pet approval is at our discretion. Never leave pet unattended in cottage unless crated. Please keep pets off furniture and bedding, and remove pet waste from the yard before check-out.

The Cottage:
This cozy home features a charming blend of mountain décor and modern amenities. Enjoy hardwood floors, a fully equipped kitchen, and spacious living areas. The two bedrooms sleep up to 5 guests, with 2 high-quality queen beds (one with a 12-inch memory foam mattress) and 1 twin bed. The living room offers comfortable seating, including a Lazyboy recliner and leather couches, with a Sony 72-inch SMART TV for your enjoyment.

Outdoor Spaces:
Relax in the private, fenced-in front and backyards, ideal for pets and children. The picnic area, BBQ, and table offer the perfect setting for outdoor meals or simply unwinding in the fresh mountain air. The front porch provides a serene spot to watch the world go by.

Location:
Our cottage is just a short walk from downtown, where you’ll find excellent restaurants, coffee shops, boutique stores, organic markets, and spas. If you prefer outdoor adventure, Lake Siskiyou is a 5-minute drive, Ski Park is 20 minutes away, and Ashland, Oregon, is just 50 minutes. Endless bike routes and fishing opportunities are nearby, making it the ideal base for mountain lovers.

Additional Details:

Sleeping Arrangements: 2 Bedrooms with 2 queen beds (one memory foam, one pillow-top) and 1 twin bed, all with high-quality mattresses.

Living Room: Comfortable Lazyboy recliners and leather couches, 72-inch SMART TV, and DVD player for indoor entertainment.

Laundry: On-site washer and dryer (laundry soap not provided).

Parking: Off-street parking for multiple vehicles, including room for a trailer or boat.

Security: Security camera located on the driveway for your peace of mind.

Snow Removal Notice:
During snowy conditions, please be aware that street parking is prohibited due to snow removal regulations. Vehicles parked on Main Street will be towed by the city. To ensure easy access, we recommend parking at the beginning of the driveway, which leads to a snow-plowed street.

Why Choose Us?
We are proud of our reputation as the most-reviewed property on VRBO, with consistently positive feedback from guests. Our calendar fills up quickly due to our great pricing, excellent amenities, and prime location. We’ve had many return guests, and we’re confident you’ll love your stay here too!

If you're interested in booking, don’t wait—our cottage is in high demand! We look forward to hosting you and helping you experience the beauty and adventure of Mt. Shasta.

Property manager

lisa beber-vanzo
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
FRONT AND BACKYARD COMPLETELY FENCED
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
GUEST PARKING MAXIMUM 4 VEHICLES PERMIT NUMBER #STR-004220

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 STR-MSB5500

About the area

Mount Shasta

Located in Mount Shasta, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Siskiyou and Mount Shasta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mt Shasta, CA

What's nearby

  • Sacred Mountain Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Shasta City Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lake Siskiyou - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mossbrae Falls - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Lake Siskiyou Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Dunsmuir Station - 10 min drive
  • Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yaks Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pipeline Craft Ta - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic cottage in downtown Mt. Shasta, just steps away from all the action. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic cottage in downtown Mt. Shasta, just steps away from all the action.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic cottage in downtown Mt. Shasta, just steps away from all the action.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic cottage in downtown Mt. Shasta, just steps away from all the action. located?

Located in the heart of Mount Shasta, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sacred Mountain Spa and Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery. Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta and Sisson Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 284 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 284 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

James Y.

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

Great location, close to downtown

Great location, easy/logical vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Perfect cottage getaway in Mt Shasta

Staying in this well-equipped, thoughtfully decorated and cozy cottage feels like coming home. The owner has thought of everything to make her guests feel welcome. We absolutely love the Whitney Cottage and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

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

Cute and Cozy

This house was a fantastic, charming home. It was super clean and comfy and perfect for our small group and 2 little dogs. I loved the private fenced-in backyard area. Plenty of shade to sit out there with our dogs when it got really warm. It was a great location to explore Mount Shasta since it was within walking distance of the main downtown area as well as their local food coop. I would definitely book this place again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

3rd time’s a charm

This is my 3rd time at this property in 3 months. It is located close to even and has anything you might need for a great stay. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Great Getaway to Shasta!

My girlfriends and I had a wonderful stay at the house. It was conveniently located to restaurants and activities. The kitchen was well equipped for our stay too. We ended up ordering food in both nights because it was more fun to hangout at the house than go out. Beds were super comfortable and the fireplace was great. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Another awesome stay

2nd trip to Shasta and stayed in the Whitney Cottage again. Everything is so homey and the cottage has everything you will need for a wonderful and comfortable stay. The host is awesome and is very quick to respond if you have a question. There is a wonderful notebook there with information on anything you might want to do in Shasta. The hiking information is particularly comprehensive. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mili D.

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

Great location walking-close to town! Cozy & cute cottage! Already planning to stay here again!

Soooooo enjoyed this sweet retreat so close to Mount Shasta town & area natural wonders!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Shasta Burthday Stay

We met our son and grandchildren at this beautiful cottage situated right in town and near everything. There was ample parking for two trucks and although there was a lot of snow the driveway was plowed as well as a pathway to the front stairs and entrance. The inside was decorated so beautifully, with plenty of space for the 5 of us and two dogs. The cottage had everything we needed for cooking bathing and entertainment. We will book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

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

Great weekend get away!

The cottage was perfect for a quick get away. The fire stove kept the cottage cozy and warm. It was close to down town for walking and only a short drive Heart Lake for a hike. Everything was so comfortable and inviting - the bed was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie A.

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

Fantastic cottage

We love this town, this area, this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Great location!

Great place to stay where you can walk to all the shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

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

Excellent accommodations. Very clean. Had everything we needed.ed.

We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LAURA B.

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

Perfect Location!

Short walk to all restaurants and shops is a big plus to my group. Very comfortable small but roomy house. Our host was readily available to answer questions and offer any help we needed. Would definitely stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

3rd Stay

We've stayed at this property 3 times now and we keep returning because it's perfect for our small family of four. It's within walking distance of downtown restaurants regardless of weather, it's an easy drive up to the ski resort, it has an open floor plan which makes the small footprint feel larger, and we even used the wood burning stove for the first time to help dry gloves (not on, but near). Beds are a bit soft but that's the only quibble. Kids love the big screen TV and always look forward to just crashing on the couch watching Grizzly and the Lemmings until we make them turn it off and play games at the generous wood table in the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda E.

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

Great place in Mt Shasta

Clean and comfortable, quite back yard, beds were just like home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

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

Perfect place to stay

This was perfect for our little vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great stay!

Spent the holiday weekend with the family here and we enjoyed our stay! Very cozy and close to many stores and restaurants. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

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

Cute and convenient

This little cottage is well designed and supplied for a stay in town. It is within walking distance of most of town and just across the street from the best grocery store! The little areas outside in both front and back were relaxing and inviting.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deja H.

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

Great house in a perfect location

The house was perfect for us. It was hot out, and the a/c worked wonders. Walking distance in both directions to stores and restaurants and a zen-like backyard made for a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Wonderful place!

Lovely little home in a great location! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great find

will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Home in Town

We stayed here with another couple for 4 nights over Labor Day Weekend. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. Beds were nice, kitchen was well stocked, and the outdoor space was lovely. The location is also very convenient - just a block away from a grocery store and a few blocks from the Main Street with shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney R.

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

Girls ski trip

This place was perfect! Cozy, great location, had everything we needed Property manager was quick to respond to any questions or needs we had
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great location, nice house

Well equipped, well located, fenced front and back yards, pet friendly, loved our time in Mount Shasta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russel H.

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

Cozy house right in town

Clean, quiet and cozy getaway home right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by lisa beber-vanzo

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