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Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.

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A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a lake surrounded by dense forest.
A cabin with a green roof, a porch with a wooden railing, and an American flag.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, a bench, and a staircase in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, and a 'LAKE HOUSE' sign.
A cozy living room with a wooden cabinet, a couch with a decorative pillow, a coffee station, and a sign that reads "LAKE HOUSE".

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Almanor
Sleeps 15•4 bedrooms•9 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Westwood, CA
  • Place, Lake Almanor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Juniper Lake
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Lassen Volcanic National Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Landing Game Room

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Lodge Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedrooms

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Landing TV Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.

This absolutely dreamy lakefront/view property on picturesque Big Springs Road sleeps up to 15 guests. Take in the lake and cove views from the deck and beach, or take a sunset cruise on beautiful Lake Almanor. This home is recently remodeled and redesigned. It is bursting with room for everyone. It includes a wet bar, a large deck with BBQ grill, dock, mooring ball, and lots of outdoor space. Three paddle boards, kayaks and other water toys are also included. This property has everything you need to enjoy Lake Almanor in luxury, comfort and style. This is one of two homes that sit on this property; an upper home and a lower home. The upper home is the one listed on VRBO. The upper home sits at the top portion of this lakefront lot, and the other at the lower part of the lot. You are at lakes edge and on the beach in seconds after a short walk down the driveway and pavered steps. Beautiful Lake Almanor water levels can fluctuate each year based on the snow pack at higher elevations. Our dock is typically kept accessible by boat from early May to Mid-October.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2546748vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Westwood

Located in Hamilton Branch, a neighbourhood in Westwood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Westwood Museum and Collins Pine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bailey Creek Golf Course and Lake Almanor West Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Westwood, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Almanor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westwood Museum - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Juniper Lake - 49 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Diamond Mountain Casino - 53 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park - 56 min drive - 46.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Chip's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waganupa Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tantardino's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carol's Prattville Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Gin Mill - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball. on 22 October 2026 start from NZ$2,687, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Almanor Lake House, Beach, Dock and Mooring Ball. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hamilton Branch holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Almanor, Westwood Beach and Bailey Creek Golf Course. Chester Park and Olsen Barn are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin has a lot to offer a big group! Plenty of space to sleep, a nice deck to enjoy, and you have a private cove to spend your day at the lake! Our group of 10 loved the house! Super clean, great host and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely responsive and available for any needs. Beautiful property. The beach area in the cove and dock are very nice. Cove area was great for paddle boarding. Convenient having access to hosts kayaks and paddle boards. All equipment was stored right there at the beach ready to go.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Susan ( the hosts) were fantastic! They came out to meet us and asked if we had any questions or concerns and we didn’t because the house was really perfect!.We all had a wonderful time.(5 adults and two kids 3 and 6..) The kitchen had everything and the beach and lake access were the best . My granddaughter made sand castles and my grandson had a blast with the trucks . My son and son-in-law used the kayaks and paddle boards and took the kids out on them too. We spent our evenings outside eating dinner some nights and enjoying the fire pit including toasting marshmallows . We can’t wait to go back some day. Thank you Susan and John!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was great to deal with. House was nice. Would defiantly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time on Lake Almanor. The house was great for access to the water and being able to keep the boat in the water. The bunk room downstairs was awesome for the teenagers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Family vacation

We had such a great time at Lake Almanor! The house was perfect for our family and John was so responsive and checked in with us to make sure everything was great! We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

vacation

Great access to lake and dock. Close to golf course and nice restaurants. Sun heats up the house a bit from 3-6 pm so bring a fan
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Richard, Thank you for the great review. Mini-Split air conditioning will be installed this Fall. Thanks again and hope to see you and your family in the future. John & Susan
Verified review

8/10 Good

C S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our large family had a great time! Nice to have such great access to the beach and be abie to keep the boat right there. Kitchen on the small side. Beds were quite comfortable and the owner was very responsive when we had an issue with the tv. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennie M.

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

LOVE this place.

Perfect get away for family’s or friends. It was far and beyond our expectations. Dined in all 3 nights and ate on the deck. Kayaked … water was great. Thank you John!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

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

Lake Fun

Lovely home for a family vacation. Plenty of activitiess for all ages..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake Almanor does not disappoint!

Great location for anglers and families. Super easy access to lake and a great outdoor gas fire pit on the deck to share fishing stories. John and his wife were awesome host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures do not do this home justice!!! Plus John is the best host we’ve ever had - responsive, helpful, and over the top kind. House was clean and perfect for our three families!The kids loved the downstairs sleeping area! We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vasiliy K.

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

Winter stay

Had a great time at this house with friends. House was clean and spacious. We had couple feet of snow, which was great also.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking wasn’t great. We had to purchase remotes batteries for the living room TV. Rooms were clean. Nice dock for our boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L.

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

Really Cozy and Great Location!

We had a wonderful stay! Really cozy and inviting. This house is great for multiple families to share as each level has it's own bedroom and bathroom. Great location in a beautiful cove. The owners have a house on the same lot, so they are close by to help if anything comes up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Family Vaca at Lake House

The house was well stocked, well decorated, and comfortably accommodated our large group. The property was very close to the beach and we had use of a private sandy beach during our stay. We had a wonderful time and would consider renting this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Beachfront Property with comfortable accommodations.

Perfect location. Beachfront property, close to gas, store, golf course and restaurants The basement game room was perfect for the kids. Full bathrooms on all three floors was very nice for family. No issues with the home at all, just had to relax and have fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great Family Vacation!

We had the best family trip here. The house was great and location right on the lake. They had a private beach and a lot of water toys for all ages. We were able to rent a pontoon boat a couple of miles away for one day. Great outdoor deck with a grill, fire pit and table. We highly recommend it - we had our whole family of 12 there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Therese K.

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

Great cabin and loca

We had a wonderful family reunion at this cabin. There was some noise and dust from construction on the first day only, but the owner resolved them immediately and the rest of the week was perfect. The lake access was good. We especially enjoyed the two kayaks and two paddle boards that were included!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bari B.

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

4 generations at the lake

We rented this property for a wedding celebration and had great grandparents, grandparents, parents and kids. The location at the lake was fantastic and it was also close to Bailey Creek golf course. Our only frustration was that the staircase to the basement was very difficult for older people and small children.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

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

Family reunion

Very nice house with lots of room. Several toys. Access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much. Everyone loved the downstairs video game.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Great Home

Can't say enough good things about this home. Loved how the house was decorated and very clean. Already booked again for next July when the water hopefully will be higher. Owner always on call as needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Thanks Jackie! Looking forward to seeing you again. John & Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

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

Beautiful home and cove!

Large clean accommodating home for a big family. Comfortable beds and 3 full bathrooms; one on each level. The trek to the cove was a little steep. Great communication with the owner. Our family had a wonderful time making memories at Almanor during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Welcoming and wonderful

We love the slower pace and natural beauty of Lake Almanor and our stay in this neighborly cove did not disappoint. The owners were welcoming, responsive, and generous which made us feel more than comfortable sharing a lot, dock and lake access with them. Plenty of space for 2 families of 5 with room to spare. We enjoyed great meals from the local restaurants as well. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith Q.

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

5 Star Rental All The Way!

We got lucky and were able to book this amazing home for the 4th of July weekend. It was a great location on the lake. The house was only a 10 minute drive to the quaint town of Chester. The pictures of the home do not do it justice. It is so cute and the kids loved the downstairs "bunk house". The views from the back porch were very pretty and being able to use the dock and play in the water was so much fun for us and the kids. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Arrabit

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Your hosts, John and Susan Arrabit and their children have enjoyed the waters, beaches and scenery of Lake Almanor for over 25 years. Recently two grandchildren have been added to the mix. They believe Lake Almanor provides the perfect mix of remote wilderness, wildlife, outdoor recreation and local charm.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful lake house is situated on "Moose Cove". This unique location provides beautiful lake views, lake access, a beach, mooring balls, a dock (lake level dependent) and protection from the wind on those occasions when it kicks up. During the summer months the cove offers an amazing coarse sand/small pebble beach. During the winter it offers a large flat snowy playground. The Hamilton Branch private boat launch and picnic area are both minutes down the road. This home has a large deck with a BBQ and ample patio furniture for dining or just sitting and taking in the scenery. Your hosts have also provided the highest quality mattresses for your sleeping comfort.

What makes this property unique

Lake Front, Lake View, Lake Access, Beach, Large Deck, BBQ. Minutes from restaurants, bars, grocery store, boat launch and marina.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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