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*STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen*

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Big Deck For BBQ's With Friends And Family.
Back deck with beautiful views great for BBQ's in the summer.
Property grounds
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hamilton Branch, CA
  • Place, Lake Almanor
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Lake
  • Place, Lassen Volcanic National Park
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Large laundry room with half bath

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twins & Pull out Couch Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bath Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry Room Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

*STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen*

The Lake Almanor Basin is best known as a recreation paradise, lots of fishing, lake, river and stream. Gateway to nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park. Drakesbad and numerous other lakes, It's where the Sierra Nevada range and the Cascade range meet.

Our home is located right near the Hamilton Branch inlet to Lake Almanor. This is at the North end of the East Shore, just down the road from the Country Club golf course on the peninsula, and the golf course at Bailey Creek. We are conveniently located near the intersection of A13 and Highway 147, just within minutes of the towns of Clear Creek and Westwood. Also close by is the main town of Chester with all your grocery and rental and shopping needs. Fly-in vacations are easy at the Rogers Field Airport.


We completed construction on our vacation home in the summer of 2008. It has approximately 1900 sq. ft. of living space, with views of Dyer Mountain from our Great Room.
We know that you will be very comfortable in our 'home away from home', whether you are coming just to relax, or to take part in all that Lake Almanor has to offer. For examples of the myriad of adventures to be had here, please see “activities” under Vacation Rental Features below.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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
Great family or entertaining property.
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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
No fires in or out side of house in summer. No coolers or wet items on wood floors.
No RV or tent camping on property. Or electric car charging to house
No removal of indoor items for out door use.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westwood

Located in Hamilton Branch, a neighbourhood in Westwood, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Almanor and Westwood Beach, while Westwood Museum and Collins Pine Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Map
Hamilton Branch, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Almanor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Diamond Mountain Casino - 54 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Lassen County Fairgrounds - 55 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Juniper Lake - 57 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park - 61 min drive - 46.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ox Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Chip's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Baby G’s - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Waganupa Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Onion Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at *STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen*?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen* on 26 March 2026 start from NZ$425, 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 *STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen*?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at *STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen*?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *STARS AND STRIPES*=Almanor*Chester*Mt.Lassen* located?

This family-friendly Westwood holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Almanor and Westwood Beach. Chester Park and North Fork Feather River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Plenty of room

Great place for family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Wonderful House

We arrived at the house and found it very nicely decorated, clean and ready for us to enjoy our weekend stay. Very nice open kitchen/living room design was very conducive to visiting. If you stay here you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

nathan b.

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

Nice accommodation!

House set up was great, check in was easy, parking was ample for multiple vehicles. Easy run into town. Kitchen and great room area were great for gathering. Beds and baths were ample. Futon on laundry room was useful, if a little tight. House is in a neighborhood and does not have a lake view nor access, though is close enough to Chester for activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion weekend

We had a rough start, accident with our 6 year old as we were checking in. We were 20 minutes early, property was no where near being ready, we assisted as best we could, helping with outdoor landscape, until our medical emergency. I have stayed at this property before so I knew the house. I am sure this is a one time incident with house not being ready for check in, but surprised at lack of acknowledgement of the situation by owner..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Beautiful home

Very comfortable, quiet neighborhood and host was very accommodating for additional guests
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fun even though it’s smoky

Fun even though it’s smoky. We really enjoyed our stay and DeDe was awesome to work with. Unfortunately, there were nearby wild fires and the smoke was a problem at times. Still a beautiful property and we would come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Beautiful fully equipped home

A bit expensive, but well worth it. The deck was our favorite hangout. Kitchen is fully supplied to prepare a multi course dinner. Beds are comfortable with crisp linens. This is a beautiful home with all the comforts you'll need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Very nice home

This house was very clean with nice appointments inside. It is close to three golf courses and some very good restaurants. Wonderful home for a family vacation. We especially like the outdoor deck for relaxing and bar-b-queing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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

Nice deck!

Piece of cake ! Everything went smoothly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

House rent

The home was great. We rented the house for business purposes due to had a big project in the area that took a week to complete. Regather then staying at the hotel we decided to rent a house any that was the best decision we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding - Beautiful Home!

We stayed at the house for three nights. Upon entering the home, we were very impressed with the layout, décor, and cleanliness. This was our first VRBO stay and we loved it. The back deck is nice and the charcoal BBQ worked great for our group. It was a hot weekend up at Lake Almanor but you wouldn't know it in the house. We opened it up in the late evening and closed it up in the morning. When we returned after boating all day, the house was still cool and comfortable. Dee Dee was an absolute pleasure to work with and we are very thankful that she is willing to share her home with others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan H.

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

Perfect!

Beautiful home, and great location! Loved the large kitchen, and the large deck, perfect for entertaining.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

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

Wonderful week

This place was more than I was expecting. I've rented VRBO's the past 5 years in Lake Almanor and this was by far the nicest. It accommodated our party of 8 nicely. Each family had their own side of the house separated by the kitchen and great room for privacy. The deck was nice to unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine. Overall it's 5 star in my book and look forward to renting this place in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Was. Why clean and easy drive to lake. Had everything we needed

The owner did all she could to help us have a good stay. We even had to go around some bad weather and she was flexible. Really enjoyed the cleanliness especially in today’s times
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Great spot for our Holiday weekend with friends!

We were very happy with our experience. It provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy Lake Almanor with our friends. We loved the easy driveway for our boat and parking as well. The host is super responsive and was a delight to work with. The home was clean & nicely furnished. It has an amazing amount of movies for viewing. We enjoyed our stay and love Lake Almanor!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Lake Almanor Family Home

We’ve stayed at this house more than once. Will happily stay again. Good communication with the owner. You can tell these people have pride of ownership. Easy location to lake etc! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

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

Lake Almanor Getaway

Very comfortable with everything you could possibly need. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Priceless

We absolutely loved this house. We have been renting houses at Almanor for 13 years and by far this is one of the best! The kitchen was the best out of all the houses. It literally had everything you need and more. We usually have to bring extra cooking pots, utensils and ect. Not with this house. Very clean, great deck and a great variety of movies!! Plenty of room to accommodate everyone. Thank you for sharing your house and all the priceless memories. The Schmids
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Perfect for two families

Great clean house for our two families of four. Everything we needed was supplied and there was more space than we expected. Short drive to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Home was better than expected. Really nice! Clean, comfortable and up to date.

We really liked the home. It was nicer than the photos show. Kitchen is very nice and well equipped. Baths are also very nicely done. Deck is great. We sat out there a lot. The 3rd bed is in the laundry room which was not a problem for us but it was small and unusual. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

house in beautiful mountains

Perfect house for our family. Beautiful master bedroom. Owner is attentive to any questions or problems. Much appreciated!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tamula R.

A wonderful home away from home

Beautiful and spacious home with everything needed to enjoy a Lake Almanor vacation. The outdoor deck with BBQ is the perfect spot for relaxing and socializing. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Vered S.

The House was great!

We came for labor day weekend with the kids and the grandparents. The house was so pleasant and comfortable. We had to drive 20 minutes to the public beach which was great (just next to the dam). Lassen Park was a bit further away from what I was hoping but overall we were very pleased and might come back if we are in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca D.

BEWARE

BEWARE. Do not be fooled by this owner's property description or sweet photo of her family. The home was not as advertised. I emailed the property owner ahead of time, notifying we were bringing our close friend with terminal cancer. The home does not have AC and it was miserably hot. When asked about it she told us to open the windows at night. No, it did not cool down enough at night, even though we brought our own fans. If I had told her my very ill friend was coming, wouldn't common decency dictate to disclose lack of basic environmental controls? When I was searching for a property, I specifically searched for properties that allowed pets. It wasn't until I got there until I saw the rule on the fridge, "no pets". Sunday during the day, the owner came to the home when there were no cars in the driveway (I stayed home to take a nap, the rest of the family went fishing) and ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE HOME WHILE I WAS HOME ALONE. Our interaction made me extremely uncomfortable and gave me nightmares. If there was a concern about the noise or other issues, we could have been told directly instead of passive aggressive and invasive tactics. We're all professional adults and never had more than 10 people in the house. Immediately after our conversation, she changed the profile to "no pets". Prior to that, the profile of the home did not disclose this. I have rented 6 properties all over the country and this is hands down the worst experience I've ever had. Her behavior was so shifty we made sure to take photos of the property before we left. We followed all of her rules and still an additional aggregious amount was taken out of my deposit for "spills" on the floor and because I brought my little dog without knowing that it was against the rules (this is in addition to the cleaning deposit). In addition: The TV's are from the 90's and have poor sound. None of the remotes that are there match the TV's. She advertises a "pool table" but it's actually a multigame table about a quarter of the size of a regular pool table. There were not any paper towels, saran wrap, or aluminum foil. There was not enough toilet paper for our group... we had to go buy our own. Any questions I had I asked her and was greeted with condescending answers. When I asked for explanation, I was greeted with silence. This is the most corrupt, unscrupulous experience I've had for a long time. I love Lake Almanor, but not sure I'd live there if these are the neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Great Family Home

This house was perfect for my children and grandchildren. The kitchen was beautiful and very well appointed. There was plenty of room for everyone. The owner was very nice and the home was spotless. We would stay there again in a flash!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Dee Dee Nugent

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About the owner: We live on the central coast of California. It's about a 7 hour drive away, with stops for the girls. My husband Joe works for a college and I am a Chef for a University.We have two girls, they both teach and coach water polo and swim, which keeps us all very busy. The girls love going to the lake. They have made great friends in the neighborhood that they snowshoe with in the winter and hike and bike around the lake with in the summer. We all enjoy going out on our boat. Having 2 launch ramps only a couple of miles away makes it convenient to get in and out of the water quickly. My husband and I, (but mostly Joe), have built 80% of this house ourselves. Joe's love for building has made this a true adventure. Sometimes through rain, snow and sleet, using all his vacation time and every other weekend for a year, Joe traveled to Lake Almanor to build our lake house. It has been a true labor of love. He has done such a great job, and we would now like to share it with others. If you bring your friends and family we're sure you won't be disappointed. There are so many great things to do here and you'll have a roomy, comfortable home to call your own during your stay. We're sure you'll make great memories here, as we have. Happy Vacationing! Joe, Dee Dee, Kamele, and Lily



Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Lake Almanor in 2005, after visiting family that lived in the area. It's almost like being in Mayberry RFD, the people are so friendly and helpful, and there's almost no crime. Though we love living on the Central Coast we decided to build a second home in a small, 'four season' recreational area. We searched for this property for over a year. My husband Joe would drive up and scout around looking for the perfect place to build. We finally found what we were looking for with a view of the mountains and so close to the lake. The house was completed in the fall of 2008.

What makes this property unique

There are so many unique benefits that we enjoy while spending time at our property. Joe's brother designed the original plans for our house which we modified to accommodate our needs to entertain large groups of friends and family. I have enjoyed designing the big kitchen and stocking it with almost everything we could posible need to create a gourmet meal, with plenty of room to have the whole family get involved. For spending time indoors, we enjoy a great collection of family games, and movies for both young and old. When we feel like enjoying the great outdoors we play basketball in our huge driveway or sometimes launch the boat at the free ramp at Canyon Dam and spend the day fishing or tubing and skiing. We also love all the biking opportunities in the area. On one of our more adventurous days we 'lunched' at nearby historical Drakesbad and afterwards took a dip in their pool fed by the hot springs. Next time we may add a horseback ride, and then dinner and campfire stories. During the winter we snow-shoe right out our front door across the street and through the forest. We have also had the opportunity to go snowmobiling wth friends in different locations nearby. Our girls just love playing in the snow and sledding with neighborhood friends.

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