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The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte

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Exterior
Wilderness Lodge
Gourmet Kitchen
Wrap around deck
Huge Bay windows

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Twain Harte, CA
  • Place, Twain Harte Miniature Golf
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Twain Harte Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Twain Harte Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte

Summary:
Elegant mountain retreat with soaring ceilings and great woodland setting featuring 2 stories, massive wrap around deck. 15 miles to Pinecrest Lake, 15 minutes to Sonora. Close to wineries and Gold Country. 10 minutes to fishing at Lyons Lake. 35 minutes to Moaning Caverns. Yosemite is only an hour away. Almost all the furniture is custom made to make this a dream cabin. You walk into the beautiful high ceiling Living room surrounded by huge bay windows overlooking a beautiful valley.

The Space:
Stunning Villa in the Sierras - Get away from it all in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful mountain views. Close to Dodge Ridge Skiing, Pinecrest Lake, Hiking, Fishing, Gold Country historic towns of Sonora, Jamestown, Columbia. 4 BR/3 BA home on a Ten acre lot. Mountain Views, Pool Table, Ping-Pong table, Foosball table, Air Hockey table, and Shuffleboard table. Three Smart TV’s, High-speed WiFi. Family Friendly, Dog Friendly. My place is good for big families and furry friends (dogs).
Your unforgettable getaway starts here, at a beautiful Country Lodge with amazing mountain views, only a 2.5 hour drive from the Bay area, and 30 minutes from Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Other activities to enjoy- hiking, fishing, caves, historic parks, gold country sightseeing in the Mother Lode. With four bedrooms and three full baths, this 3000 sq ft. vacation home sleeps 12 people on regular beds, including the kids room with two bunkbeds, bottom beds are queen size. After an active outdoor day, relax on the expansive deck or on the patio surrounded by the forest. Play a game of pool or ping-pong, watch a movie, play board games. It’s the perfect place for family gatherings, ski weekend with friends, anniversary, or special celebrations.

The Home: Gorgeous, impeccably maintained and professionally cleaned and sanitized non-smoking home on private 10 acres. Great room with vaulted ceilings and pool table, formal dining room, and fully equipped chef’s kitchen with all cookware, dining ware, appliances, plus oils, spices, coffee and tea.
Guest access
Guests have use of the entire house, except the storage closet in the hallway and the storage room in the garage.
Other things to note
Entertainment: Samsung 50” screen with Amazon Prime account set up for movies, Alexa for music, or sign into your own Netflix or other streaming accounts. Please note there is no 'regular' TV or cable.
High-speed wifi
Pool table
Board games, puzzles, cards, legos, jenga, etc
Propane furnaces throughout the lodge. Central Heating and A/C
Outdoor BBQ grill
Outdoor dining table, umbrella, and seating

The Neighborhood:
Quiet neighborhood sheltered in the Sherwood forest on 10 acres for great hikes. Just a 10 minute drive to the center of Twain Harte, a picturesque moutain village.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Put all dirty linens and towels in hallway. If trash cans are full, please bring to top of driveway for pickup.
Make sure heating and air conditioning os off. Make sure stove and ovens are off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking anywhere in the house No loud parties or special events Do not enter private areas in the garage Only dogs are allowed with deposit No f...

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
This property uses solar energy
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

About the area

Twain Harte

Twain Harte is home to this cabin. Chief William Fuller Monument and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
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Twain Harte, CA

What's nearby

  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Twain Harte Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Twain Harte Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 21 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Charlie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Willow Creek Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa's New Roost - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte?

As of 5 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte on 6 April 2026 start from NZ$554, 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.

What time is check-in at The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is The Wilderness Lodge in Twain Harte located?

Situated in Twain Harte, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Twain Harte Miniature Golf, Twain Harte Golf Course and Twain Harte Lake. Brentwood Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and home! We visit at least once a year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent our thanksgiving weekend at this cabin and it was the most beautiful place to be at…so relaxing and my kids had the best time in the game room, honestly we ALL did…the cabin was clean and very cozy and we can’t wait to go back late February or beginning of March for some snow fun
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host and lovely accommodations! All dressed up for the holidays! The fire pit was a lovely surprise as well as the game room. Beds were fabulous; we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in the woods. No neighbors to be seen. The kids loved all the game room activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

AMAZING

everything about this place is amazing the owners the setup the location the ambience all of it
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the view and how quiet and peaceful it was. The cabin decor was great too and it gave a home away from home vibe. Definitely would book again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! The game room was perfect. The kitchen was just what our family needed for cooking great meals. We enjoyed it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Fourth of July getaway

It's very beautiful property. We were there for Fourth of July weekend and we didn't hear a single firework which was really nice peaceful property.. We will love to use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with a great view, and amazing game room on the lower level. It needed a little more cleaning (refrigerator, dishes, kitchen items) and a few repairs (disposal) plus maintenance items (paper products ran out), but otherwise a great home for a family vacation. Very comfortable and accommodating overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Griselda G.

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

A Great Stay!!

It was a nice place to stay, it was very cozy, comfy, and the balcony view was amazing, especially at night, thank you so much for letting us stay there, and we’d be totally glad for another stay, I hope you have a wonderful day!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Plush and fun

We absolutely loved this house from the big comfy chairs and couches to the endless games in the game room and the super comfortable beds. Communication was a breeze and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

House is the best

amazing place to stay and Ken is the ABSOLUTE best
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

a wonderful place to stay

3 straight years best cabin/house in Twain Harte and it isn't even close i almost hate to write this review lol because don't want it to be booked next year when we go again... has EVERYTHING you could possibly need and more
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaby G.

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

Beautiful views

My family had a wonderful time enjoying the balcony with lots of night time star gazing and the game room experience the kids had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarity S.

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

Beautiful views of the mountains

Our family had a great time here. We all were comfortable with this homes large floor plan. Beautiful views of the surrounding area. Would come back to this home for our future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Mountain Lodge Family Retreat

Enjoyed our stay at the mountain lodge and would love to go back. It has a great game room in the basement that our family loved and plenty of room for all 10 of us. Kitchen is well stocked too. It’s in a good location close to Pinecrest, Twain Hart, and Sonora.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great stay!

Well maintained and equipped cabin on Hwy 108 close to Dodge Ridge and snow play. Entertaining basement with games and comfy couches in living room. Great for family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Ting

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

Excellent stay for our vacation

Every thing was perfect - the house was clean, comfortable, and huge! There were five boys from 4 families and they had a great time. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great property for family and kids

Great house, beautiful views. Convenient access to snow. Lots of fun things for the kids to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

Always Amazing

when looking for a cabin in the Twain Harte area... you need look nowhere else besides this one period
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

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

Christmas getaway

Very nice, relaxing cabin. We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas at this great getaway in the pines. It was a short trip up to the snow and Dodge ridge for some play time and awesome scenery. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

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

Great Experience!

Beautiful property and excellent accommodations at a reasonable price. Our host Ken was informative and helpful. Would recommend to anyone looking for a cabin isolated from neighbors yet close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl J.

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

A day in paradise

A day in paradise,This place made it easy to commune with nature and to enjoy the wonders of nature. It was totally relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas M.

Wonderful Cabin

We absolutely loved our stay at the Wilderness Lodge. The kids were able to play in the snow without leaving the property. The game room downstairs was an added bonus. Everything about our time at the cabin was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

amazing as always

our once a year trip goes by too quick might have to do 2 weeks next year and this place has it ALL even added a wading pool
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ken Dorrance

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We live in the San Francisco Bay Area and purchased this beautiful cabin in Twain Harte. Our family uses the cabin as much as possible because we all love being up in the mountains with our grandkids. My wife and I are retired and split our time from the Bay Area to this fantastic property. We have traveled extensive around the world and have set foot on every continent the world has to offer

Why they chose this property

This property is so uniquid and so beautiful. The previous owners spared no expense in building this beautiful home and they fill the home with all customized furniture, making this home even more unique. We rented this property 3 times before buying it, on our last rental we saw the for sale sign in front. We love coming up here and just sitting on the deck and looking over the beautiful Sherwood Forest.

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