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NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns.

NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns.

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Overview of NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns.

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Twain Harte, CA
  • Popular LocationTwain Harte Miniature Golf5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwain Harte Lake6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlack Oak Casino17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 'Troll Room'

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 'Bunk House'

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 The 'Wine Cave'

1 Double Bed

Family Room

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns.

Welcome to The Norse Hus!

* Don't forget to bookmark this page for future reference!
* Linens and Towels are provided for up to 12 people, included in your cleaning fee, check the "rates & availability" link at the top of this page.


The Norse Hus (pronounced Norse Hoos) is a beautiful mountain home in a wooded setting. The home has 2,500 square feet of comfortable living and is only a two hour drive from San Francisco East Bay. We are located in the Brentwood Park Neighborhood of Twain Harte on a 2/3 acre lot with lots of trees and privacy.
New in March 2022, the Norse Hus now has central air conditioning.
New in March 2021, guests to Norse Hus will be greeted with a brand new gourmet kitchen!

THE HOUSE IN A NUTSHELL:

4 bedroom, 3 bath, in 2 stories:
* UPPER (MAIN) FLOOR: Large living room, den with fireplace, large kitchen, dining room, master bedroom (which includes a private full master bath and private deck), laundry room, 2nd full bath, and main deck access.
* LOWER FLOOR: Three bedrooms, 3rd bath, and large family room with foosball table and pellet stove.
* THE DECK and front stairs are new in 2015. The deck is accessible from the upper level of the house, and is a wrap-around deck with furniture and barbecue for summer entertaining. The deck also has a large hammock to doze on while listening to the creek.

The Norse Hus is not a sterile income property, but our private vacation home and comes with personal touches that we hope makes your stay in Twain Harte more enjoyable.
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STAYING AT THE NORSE HUS:

The Norse Hus is located in a very peaceful area of Twain Harte known as Brentwood Park. It is only a 1.5 mile walk to downtown, but away from the noise and general business of central Twain Harte.


WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE NORSE HUS:

1. The Norse Hus is named after our Scandinavian heritage and you will see cultural hints throughout.
2. Size matters! The Norse Hus is 2,500 square feet and has an open floor plan with large living spaces that nicely accommodates groups and families. There are not too many cabin rentals this size in Twain Harte.
3. Privacy in the forest. The cabin is in a neighborhood with larger lots than those in downtown. The cabin is nicely screened with two-thirds of an acre of tall mature pines, cedars, and dogwoods. The property is on some kind of local "deer highway", and it is common for guests to see deer from the deck during their stay.
4. High quality linens for up to 12 people. 500 thread count cotton sheets and sets of towels will be placed on each bed before your arrival.
5. A modern 2-zone forced air heating and air conditioning system will keep you comfortable during the winter and summer.
6. Newer large deck with ample space lots of comfortable outdoor furniture for entertaining in the forest.
7. People love the Norse Hus. We have annual repeat guests going back ten years. See the reviews!
8. Work-from-home while on vacation. WFH features include folding small desks or card tables in bedrooms and excellent WIFI. Multiple people can work in 4 separate bedrooms or in the 3 common living spaces.
9. Spectacular gourmet chef's kitchen that is the social heart of the house with top of the line Zline and Kitchenaid appliances.
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A TOUR THROUGH THE NORSE HUS:

The house is entered from the top (second) story front deck into a large rustic living room with open beam ceilings. With three couches, easy chairs, and ample additional space, the living room is an ideal space for large groups and parties. The living room has a two sliding glass doors that open onto the main outdoor deck. One of two cable-connected TV and DVD players in the house are in this room. This TV is a 55-inch Smart (internet) TV. The corner bookcase has a large assortment of the most popular family board games.

Directly adjacent to the living room is a large spacious kitchen that has all major and minor appliances and plenty of room for multiple cooks. Adjoining the kitchen and large living room is a smaller intimate den with a fireplace, comfortable seats and another couch. This (den) room has sliding glass doors that open out onto the main side deck and a second one that opens to the rear deck where the barbeque sits.

The living room sliding glass doors open onto an enormous deck that wraps from the front to the side and finally the back. The side deck is 16 feet by 32 feet and has and expandable table and chairs for eight to twelve plus a large folded picnic table and stacked chairs that can be added to accommodate a large number of people. The main deck also has a cozy grouping of couches and chairs. There are two barbecues one gas and one charcoal (charcoal BBQ is under deck). The entire deck is graced with mood setting Edison-type bistro string lights and outdoor speakers.

With the three inter-connecting rooms (Living-Kitchen-Den) and multiple deck access points, the upstairs can accommodate a substantial number of people without feeling crowded, even in winter without use of the deck.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a dining room with mid-century dining set and buffet table that can seat up to ten people with the internal butterfly leaf. There is also a drop-leaf folding table in the dining room and folding chairs in the master closet that can be used to expand the dining room seating. Adjacent to the dining room is the upstairs bathroom with a large comfortable shower.

The final living space upstairs is the master bedroom. The "Bear's Lair" is a spacious Master that has a king bed. There is also one Graco porta-crib in the closet. The master has two large windows with views into the forest, and a small private deck. Lastly there is a comfortable master bath with two sinks, vanity and tub.

From the living room a stair case descends to the lower floor, opening up to a large family room equipped with two more couches, a foosball table, a pellet stove, and second cable-connected TV (this TV is not a smart TV, but has a comcast cable box that makes the TV function as a smart TV). Three bedrooms and a bath with large shower all open into the family room. The lower floor is often a great place for kids to have their own space away from the adults upstairs, but not completely separated.

At the base of the stairs is bathroom number three with a large shower, and bedroom number two, which we call 'The Troll Room.' This room has a queen sized bed plus a single bed, and it is decorated with troll artwork pine cones and rustic Nordic ski pictures.

The next downstairs bedroom is 'The Bunk House.' This makes a great kid room, but can also accommodate adults. The Bunk House has two sets of bunk beds, one with two singles and one with a double and a single.

The fourth and final bedroom downstairs is called 'The Wine Cave.' This room is a cozy and charming little oasis away from general activity of the house. It has a double bed and is decorated in a wine country theme.

Off the family room is a door to the two car garage. There is one space available for parking inside the garage.

There are two TV's with DVD's in the house and WiFi internet. Both TV's are connected to (comcast) cable, and there is an endless array of movies and other DVD's for all ages. The upstairs TV is a smart TV connected directly to cable . You can log onto your own Netflix account or connect your laptop with the provided HDMI cable. The second standard TV is downstairs in the family room, connected to the internet through WiFi, and has smart TV capability.
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A TOUR OF THE PROPERTY:

The property around the Norse Hus is densely forested and distinctly private. The trees are nicely mixed with Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, Red Cedar, Black Oak, Canyon Oak, all with a beautiful understory of over 20 native Dogwood trees.

While the house is in a neighborhood, it is nicely separated from adjacent cabins. A low flow shallow brook meanders along the north property line. It runs year round except on rare occasions, typically around September or October. A tire swing is nearby, and together with the brook, children will be occupied for hours.

At the rear of the property is a full sized horseshoe pit. You will find horseshoes hanging on the outside wall by the back garage pass door. And finally around to the south side of the house is a flexible flat open area.

Including the driveway, and street frontage there is room for eight cars at the Norse Hus.
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Special Note Regarding Swimming Options: This cabin is just outside the Twain Harte lake area, so it does not have privileges at that lake. Here are a list of some swimming options near Twain Harte:

1. Pinecrest Lake is a beautiful alpine lake about a 20 minute drive up highway 108. It has a free beach for swimming and a marina with boat rentals. There are restrooms, barbeques picnic tables and hiking trails. There is also a general store restaurant and snack shack. Pinecrest lake is stocked with fish.
2. Twain Harte Community Pool is located in downtown Twain Harte across the street from the Rock Restaurant and behind the Blossom Cafe.
3. Stanislaus River runs near Twain Harte and can be accessed in a number of locations. The closest location is three miles up the road on South Fork Road/Italian Bar Road. Park at the bridge and walk down the river. You can also find Stanislaus River swimming locations at Long Barn, Strawberry and at the Fraser Flat Campground about 15 minutes up highway 108.
4. New Melones Lake is an excellent water ski lake just north of Jamestown.


Surveillance cameras are on the property pointing toward the property lines. Interior and exterior living spaces are NOT in view of any cameras on this property. There is one camera facing the street, one facing toward the south property, and one facing toward the rear of the property.

Property manager

Roger Ravenstad

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of games and a large family room downstairs.

Events

No events allowed
This is a house and not appropriate for events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
ADDITIONAL $350 FEE MUST BE PAID DURING CHECK OUT

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ONLY ONE DOG PER STAY BY PERMISSION AT AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $350 PER STAY. Describe your dog and make your request through a message to host.
No more that one 32 gallon can of garbage per stay. Deposit will be forfeited for extra garbage
You may not have more than 12 people in your group. If you have more than 12 you will be asked to reduce your numbers immediately or leave property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: This is a house and not appropriate for events
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Twain Harte

Located in Twain Harte, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mother Lode Fairgrounds and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Brentwood Lake - 4 min walk
  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 5 min drive
  • Twain Harte Lake - 6 min drive
  • Black Oak Casino - 17 min drive
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Oak Casino Resort - 17 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Kingpins - 18 min drive
  • Black Oak Cafe - 17 min drive
  • Mike's Pizza of Sonora - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NORSE HUS in Twain Harte: Large Multi-Family Mountain Home in the Sierra Mtns. located?

This family-friendly Twain Harte cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Brentwood Lake and Stanislaus National Forest. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Very clean and well stocked property was perfect for our family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aliz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with great layout and location
We stayed at the NORSE HUS with 2 other families and we loved it! The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is amazing and well stocked! Everything is labeled so it's easy to put things back where they belong. The expandable table in the dining room allowed all of us (12) people to sit down at the same time which was very nice! We drove up 20-30 minutes to enjoy some snow play and had an amazing time! Thank you for sharing your home with us! Aliz
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Our family had an amazing time, its super spacious! Cabin had everything to keep everyone entertained. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
We had a great time at Norse Hus. The cabin is very spacious and the decor is cozy. The kitchen is newly remodeled and is lovely. It was very well-stocked. We had a chef in our group and he was surprised how well it was stocked in comparison to many other places we have rented. Not much snow at the cabin, but just 30 minutes away we found a great little spot to play where there were hardly any people and tons of snow. Not much to do in Twain Harte. Most of the stores are closed down or just closed so we went shopping in downtown Sonora which had some cute shops. We were thinking a summer trip would have been better for us as there seems to be a lot of activities to do in warmer weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and beautiful cabin.
We stayed here to be in close proximity to Dodge Ridge so we could snowboard a couple of days. Unfortunately we were rained out off the mountain and didn’t get to snowboard. FORTUNATELY, we were at NORSHUS and nobody was too sad missing out on snowboarding because the cabin was AMAZING!! We played games, told stories next to the fireplace, watched movies and made great memories with friends and family. Thanks for letting us stay at your cabin. Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roger Ravenstad

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Hi I'm Roger, and with my partner Ken, we have two vacation homes that we love to share with our guests. The first is the "Norse Hus" in Twain Harte California, which has been in our family since 2002. The second is "Ocean's Crest" in Dillon Beach, California, which we have owned since 2020. We hope you enjoy our vacation homes as much as we do. We pride ourselves in hosting you in a clean and well appointed home with all the amenities you could need. Every bedroom in our homes is decorated in separate themes that we hope you find fun and enjoyable. You will find modern appliances, fully stocked kitchens, comfortable beds, and a well maintained home and property for you and your family. We read every review and it means so much to us when we hear that our efforts have made your vacation special. Hosting vacation rentals is a lot of work, and hearing that you are pleased with the experience makes it all worth it! I

My family and I enjoy the cabin year round and we are avid skiers and hikers. A special hint: Our favorite time at Twain Harte is during the fall color around mid October to mid November. It is truly a peaceful and gorgeous time of year to hike the sierra mountains around Twain Harte. I am also a semi-professional photographer and the cabin has many of my local work decorating the walls.

In 2020 we purchased a beach house (Ocean's Crest) at Dillon Beach, California, which is now also available to rent on VRBO. We have always wanted to spend more time at the beach since my young days spending time with my cousins in Santa Cruz. We have fallen in love with Dillon. The views are spectacular and the vibe is so chill. Ocean's Crest is a true get-away as it sits on a bluff where you can imagine that you are the only person in the world. If you are a spiritual person, or just need to separate from the busy world, you will be very happy in the spectacular natural setting of Ocean's Crest. I hope you check it out!

Why they chose this property

We were captivated by this property because it is a larger lot with 100's of trees giving a very secluded and private setting. The property has a year round babbling brook, a tire swing and horseshoe pits. The Brentwood Park area of Twain Harte is much quieter than central Twain Harte village, but is only a 1.5 mile walk to town.

Guest Manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/106DaqEY5y8NRUfknbXTgAr72sL-zNYv7/view?usp=sharing

In 2020 we purchased a beach house (Ocean's Crest) at Dillon Beach, California, which is now also available to rent on VRBO. We have always wanted to spend more time at the beach since my young days spending time with my cousins in Santa Cruz. We have fallen in love with Dillon. The views are spectacular and the vibe is so chill. Hope you check it out!

What makes this property unique

The large deck wraps around three sides of the cabin so you can always find a sunny or shady spot, whatever you prefer. The house is huge on Twain Harte standards and works very well for multiple families with children. The downstairs has a large family room, which is great for kids, while the upstairs has multiple living spaces, so everyone can find peace or activity within the house.
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