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

Holiday home in Mount Shasta with kitchen and patio

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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 591.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sacred Mountain Spa
  • Place, Mount Shasta City Park
  • Place, Lake Siskiyou

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
When departing from the vacation rental place all dishes in the dishwasher and start dishwasher. Take out garbage, turn out lights and place keys back into lockbox.
If a pet had been approved. Please pick up all pet wastes from yards and place in garbage cans. Pooper scoopers provided.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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. Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery and Boxcar Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sacred Mountain Spa and Mt. Shasta Nordic Center. 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 - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lake Siskiyou - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mossbrae Falls - 7 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Lake Siskiyou Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Deadwood Supply Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Theory Coffee - ‬6 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 294 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

10/10 Excellent

Liz V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, cute, clean and ever so cozy. My second stay in this lovely cottage and I have no doubt there will be a third.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is close to shopping and restaurants and close drive time to Mount Shasta and other areas
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caroline N.

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

Lovely Mt. Shasta bungalow

Everything about this property was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

TaiLeah M.

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

Cozy cottage in town

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We loved the wood stove that warmed up the entire house once it was going. The location was convenient to town and to the Ski park. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Mt Shasta getaway

This was a gem of a place...sweetly decorated, cozy, perfect location. Lisa was extremely responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 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

Leah W.

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

A brief but fun stay

Very cute and comfy house. We did not cook a meal at the house except for making coffee and toast. Centrally located and short walks or drives to nearby restaurants and shopping. Near great views of Mount Shasta.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo Z.

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

Shasta ski trip

We were visiting for closing weekend at the ski park. Wonderful cabin. Super clean and cozy. All the amenities we needed. And great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this was my first VRBO experience and I was very anxious trying something new. But the property owner Lisa was so helpful and communicated well. The instructions to the property, to enter the property and everything inside the property was clearly explained.The house was a darling cottage. I went to Mount Shasta with my 25 year-old son to grieve the loss of my husband of 35 years. We’d sit in the two chairs on the front porch and talk. We’d sit at the dining room table and talk. It was so convenient to the hikes we did every day and walking distance to downtown Mount Shasta.I cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Everything I needed was provided in the kitchen. One night even barbecuing on the outdoor grill. We enjoyed the woodburning stove on a couple of days that were cool.Beds were comfy. All the furniture was a wonderful quality, leather couches. And well-thought-out decor, giving it the mountain vibe.At first, I was a little concerned. It’s right on the Main St., - Mount Shasta Boulevard because I have a noise sensitivity (hyperacusis) but Mount Shasta being a small town. This was not an issue for me. And the offstreet parking was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

Lynn B.

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

Wonderful!!

Very clean, wonderful house!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better place central to biking, hiking and pickleball. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew o.

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

Excellent vacation experience …i highly recommend this house

Lisa , Thank you so much . It was a fun stay and I will return again next year . Matt
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Shasta Cottage really cute

Had a great stay, arrived in a snow storm and was happy that cottage was as described online. The town is really cute and the local parks are great. Highly recommend the nordic center for snow shoeing and Mount Shasta City park with the Sact'o river running through it. Great mountain gettaway. Cottage is in great location for walking to restaurants and bars/shopping etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Cabin Like experience

Perfect fit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

In Town and Well Appointed

We had a great time here. Right in the middle of Mt. Shasta and close to restaurants and neighborhoods. The house is well appointed including cooking utensils which are usually lacking. Our host was very attentive and solved a few minor issues that came up. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Shasta VRBO

The house was really cute. We loved the porch. Location was good. Just watch out for driveway. The curb comes partway through the driveway space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B., Bellingham, USA

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

Comfortable and Convenient

We really enjoyed our stay here. My husband and I brought our dogs and snowmobile. He went snowboarding during the days while I worked at the house and hung with the dogs. There was ample parking for our truck. Everything was clean and comfortable. I appreciated the extra blankets and the wood stove. The kitchen was nicely stocked to allow us to easily cook whatever we felt like. The house was a couple doors down from a thrift store, a natural food store, and downtown. The only issues we had were very specific to us and had nothing to do with the property. Our dog can't handle some floors, and he was not into the wood floors. We had our dogs' bed strewn over the house and moved the bathroom and kitchen mats around to give him a path. Just mentioning in case other people have dogs with that issue. Bring a yoga mat for the kitchen. Other than that, there is a nice rug in the living room and the bedrooms are carpeted. My husband would have liked more places to hang his snow gear around the wood stove to dry. Thanks for sharing this great house with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect with the property. Better than expected property owner was available and responsive! Small cosy home with everything you should need. Close walk to main shopping area and very safe area. Small front and rear yards perfect for a small pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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