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Sierra City Loves Falls Cabin - Walking Distance to Waterfall & PCT

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Everyone loves the Great Room.
Cabin in winter.
Sectional sofa with projector and screen with Apple TV, Netflix, etc.
Wood burning stove. There's plenty of wood under the carport.
Upstairs / queen bed.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sierra City, CA
  • Kentucky Mine Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout
  • Upper Sardine Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sierra City Loves Falls Cabin - Walking Distance to Waterfall & PCT

Relax in gorgeous great room with a wood-burning stove, hang out on two decks-- one with views of the Sierra Butte's sneaking through the trees. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a ten-minute walk from the cabin, as is the bridge over the confluence of Haypress and Yuba rivers on Wild Plum Road. Sardine/Salmon lakes and the lakes basin is just a ten-minute drive with endless hiking possibilities. The wireless internet is fast enough to stream movies on our projector or to have zoom meetings if you are working from the cabin. This would be a good writing retreat. A couple of important notes: To access the upstairs you should be comfortable navigating the spiral staircase (in photos). The great room, main bedroom, kitchen and bathroom are all downstairs so it's not necessary to get upstairs if that is an issue for one or more guests. Second, as seen in the photos, the upstairs has a queen and two twin beds, but there are no doors; so there is not the same level of privacy you have with the downstairs bedroom. In the winter you should also be comfortable working a wood-burning stove (which is simple to operate). We are ok with a well behaved dog.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please see note about
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If possible take trash up to disposal area across the street from Bassetts. Do not ever leave trash outside the house that may attract bears or critters.
Double check the key has been placed in the lock box.
If furniture has been moved, please return to original location. Make sure all blankets or pillows and linen that belong to the house are not left in your car, camper, or baggage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit

About the area

Sierra City

Sierra City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tahoe National Forest and Big Springs Gardens, while Kentucky Mine Museum and Downieville Museum are cultural highlights.
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Sierra City, CA

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Mine Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Springs Gardens - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sand Pond - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Upper Sardine Lake - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Gold Lake - 20 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Moose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Creek Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Java - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bassett's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buckhorn Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra City Loves Falls Cabin - Walking Distance to Waterfall & PCT pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Sierra City Loves Falls Cabin - Walking Distance to Waterfall & PCT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sierra City Loves Falls Cabin - Walking Distance to Waterfall & PCT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sierra City Loves Falls Cabin - Walking Distance to Waterfall & PCT located?

Situated in Sierra City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Kentucky Mine Museum. Big Springs Gardens is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

A Fine Family Get-Away

This VRBO suited our needs and the location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Needed more than a week to decompress.Lovely neighbors and neighborhood, cannot wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARC V.

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

Nice place to stay

Rustic place to stay by the river. Good base to go explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Fishing Trip

Great spot to relax with family, and the fishing was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Roomy mountain retreat

We love Sierra City and enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location. Main room was roomy and cozy. Owners were very responsive and extremely accomodating. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay very much. We ended up mistakenly taking one of their pillows home with us and they were very understanding and patient about getting it returned to them!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Family get away

Great place, had all the comforts of home. Close to hikes and snow play for our winter getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood. Upstairs is pretty difficult due to very narrow spiral staircase. There is a second entrance to upstairs from the outside, but no key so you always have to go up the spiral staircase to unlock that entrance. A large person carrying a suitcase would not make it on the interior spiral staircase. After 2 days of trying to work the Apple projector screen, we believe the tracker on the remote is not working so we had no streaming. All too cumbersome to operate.It is really a pleasant home with nice space overall. Great location for hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

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

Fall getaway w the family and mutt

Quiet, clean cabin made a great base for fall hiking and biking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Sierra City Getaway

Came up to the mountains for late September fishing and hiking, weather got frisky, had to spend extra time indoors...very spacious family room...had a great time in a beautiful and quiet part of California.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Great stay!

Loved our time here. Great room was fun for gathering and the dinner table made meals with everyone easy! A little hot upstairs and in the bedroom but otherwise nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

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

Wedding gathering

Family gathering for a wedding in Sierra City. Good location, plenty of room for setting things up. Enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maggi B.

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

Great Sierra Buttes destination

The house was very comfortable and the location perfect for a Sierra Buttes getaway; we were there for the change of seasons and the first snow. House warmed up perfectly using the wood stove. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Sierra City Cabin

Everything was great about the property. I have 2 suggestions for the owners. 1. The key holder/box was extremely hard to get into. I resorted to leaving the key under a rock after my 5 minute struggle to get it when i first arrived. Strongly suggest replacing it. 2. The only skillet/frying pan, which was cast iron, was so heavy, it took both hands and all my strength to lift it. And im not a weakling. If an elderly couple stays here, they would be unable to use any of the cast iron. Suggest a ceramic, non-stick 10 - 12" & a 9" for eggs, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noriyo S.

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

Wonderful winter vacation

We stayed at this house for our winter vacation for few days. The location was very nice, beautiful and quiet neighborhood. The house was very spacious and had everything we needed. Perfect place for family vacation in nature :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan W.

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

Perfect Peaceful Spot Among the Pines

What a neat spot! It's in a nice quiet neighborhood with trails nearby and many more just down the road. The house is quite large but has everything you could want. Can't wait to come back in the summer :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha M.

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

Cozy cabin in the woods, perfect for relaxing

We stayed here over New Year's Eve and had so much fun. There is plenty of places nearby for snow fun and the cabin is the perfect place to come back and warm up in. There are games, a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of space for sleeping and hanging out. The mudroom with washer and dryer made coming in from the snow easier. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We really enjoyed our stay

The house was great. Very clean, functional, and comfortable. My only minor complaints are the listing says 3 bedrooms but in reality it's only 2; the upstairs loft has no divider wall/door. Also, the spiral staircase is super narrow and steep; only slim and fit individuals should stay/go upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiowa B.

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

Mountain bike getaway

The house was perfect for our mtn. Bike weekend! Right in between downieville and the Sierra buttes. It was very comfortable and just as described !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leif and charity S.

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

After Christmas Family Getaway

It's just as described. Our family does a winter getaway each year after Christmas, and this cabin was an excellent fit for our group of 8. Even with only one bathroom, it was never an issue. We enjoyed going on a hike and walking through the neighborhood. The spiral stairs added charm to the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo E., Palo Alto

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

Terrific, traditional cabin close to staggering beauty

Everything was exactly what we needed and hoped for - a break from work/technology and the chance to be in a small, quiet Sierra town, away from the madness that is now Tahoe. The Lakes Basin recreation area is 10-15 minutes up the road and offers endless outdoor opportunities for hiking, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, horseback riding or just sitting gazing at vistas comparable to the Alps or Dolomites. Stunning scenery. The cabin was extremely comfortable, well-equipped, and nestled amongst trees. Our host was extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Deidra P.

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

Mountain getaway

Communication was forthcoming and appreciated. We slept downstairs and the bed was very comfy. The couch and chair in the main room were a bit awkward. I thought it would have better furniture for the price we paid. There’s no bathroom upstairs and navigating the narrow, spiral staircase would be a challenge in the middle of the night. After doing physical activity during the day a shower would have been nice but the shower didn’t have hot water. We’re not fond of electric stoves but I can understand they’re probably the most safe in a rental. It’s a good location and we enjoyed spending a few days in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa c.

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

Perfect for unplugging

Very clean, plenty of space. We did not venture upstairs so can’t comment on that, but everything was as described. It was absolutely freezing when we arrived, and most of the wood pieces were large, so chopping wood in the dark was not in our plans. Perhaps the cleaner could have turned on the kitchen area heater for a bit before guests arrive. As soon as we unpacked and got a fire going, we sat down to watch the projection tv, and discovered that none of the living room outlets were working. We flipped the breaker and it didn’t fix it, so I sent a quick note to the owner letting her know, but noted that we moved the projector to a plug near the door and it was working, so it was not a big deal. I didn’t love the response:” that’s odd, first I’ve heard of it.Thanks for the heads up!” A simple “I’m so sorry” would have changed my review a bit. But that one thing wasn’t enough to leave a negative review.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Some Suggestions

We enjoyed our stay, but there were a few little things that could be nice for your next renters. The decks could have been swept, blankets on deck couch were not folded and damp giving impression previously used/not clean. Kids shorts and undies on upper deck giving impression not swept. No mattress pad cover in downstairs room, plastic garbage on bathroom floor, no coffee filters? left lower deck door very hard to open/close (needs repair). No soap for bathroom shower? No tongs in kitchen. When preparing to leave we wanted to get the sheets washed, but there were Rags in washer so didn't want to mix rags w/ bedding. Not a lot of options in the area, but seemed overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great neighborhood, all the kitchen tools, pots and pans that we needed to cook and serve. We would/will definitely return.We had difficulty operating the projector TV (and did not succeed). We thought that a coffee table (of any size) would be great in front of that big comfy couch so we could safely set down a drink and a snack.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Reon

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We are two Sacramento based families and try and get up to Sierra City as often as we can. We absolutely love the cabin, neighborhood and community. Every season has its charms.

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