Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake

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A house with a red exterior, surrounded by a garden with orange poppies and other greenery.
A white door with a glass panel and a "WELCOME" sign on a wooden wall.
A covered patio with stone flooring, two chairs, and a small table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a patterned rug.
A room with a bed, a chair with a cushion, an air conditioning unit, and a view through a sliding door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Shasta, CA
  • Place, Shasta State Historic Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sundial Bridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Church
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Shasta

Located in Shasta, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. Shasta State Historic Park and Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Old City Hall Arts Center and Waterworks Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Shasta, CA

What's nearby

  • Shasta State Historic Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Turtle Bay Exploration Park - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Sundial Bridge - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Win-River Casino - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Bethel Church - 20 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Redding Station - 10 min drive
  • Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake on 2 February 2027 start from NZ$1,267, 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 Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Red House Cute, Cozy, Rustic Home in Historic Shasta Whiskeytown Lake located?

Located in the heart of Shasta, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shasta State Historic Park and Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area. Whiskeytown Lake and Swasey Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 63 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home base for exploring Lassen

Very nice house, deck was relaxing and cool even on hot redding summer days. Great place to stay- to explore Lassen or Whiskeytown lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Lucky Cabin

Great spot, I will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
Glad that you found your gold nugget! See you next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay here. Such a great place and area. Very close to Whiskeytown lake. We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
So glad that you and your family had a great time. We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Accomidation

Excellent Accommodations. Older Home with rustic charm. Host was very welcoming and responsive. Beds were very comfortable, would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2023
See you next year! Glad you guys enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home away from home

Our stay could not have been nicer. Everything is there that might be needed and the home exudes love and care. We cannot wait to go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Perfect weekend getaway, ideal for a small family. Very relaxing outdoor seating area. We enjoy our stay. Thank you, RC
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Close to outdoor fun

Great home...very close to all the outdoor fun in Shasta area, especially Whiskeytown. Best deal if you don't want to stay in tents but much better than a hotel. Owner is very helpful and hospitable.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for staying and safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Little Red House is Amazing!!

We loved staying at the little red house. It was clean and welcoming. Kaylynn was amazing, kind and welcoming. Communication was easy and effective. Love the location for going to the lake and into Redding. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Kaela, It was a joy to have you and your family stay. We are happy that the Little Red House was comfy for you. Have a wonderful summer! Kaylynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Red House

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended!

Our host is amazing and the house is immaculate! Clean towels, ample games/toys for the family. She even showed us her pet tortoise before we left which my kids loved. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2020
Your family was a joy to have stay at The Little Red House. So glad you were able to visit our area. We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Great location for walks in historic district or access to lake trails & beach a few miles away. The entire view from the back yard is a small mountain and nature, very relaxing. Big back yard with a nice horse shoe pit and BBQ. Accommodating and friendly management. Hope I can make it back sometime to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
We look forward to seeing you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

Had a wonderful time in the little red house. The place was beautiful and charming and relaxing. Loved walking around the town/neighborhood. Within a 5-10minute drive into Redding. The bed and pillows.... Heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks! We take pride in our home and feel the beds, pillows and linens are what every traveler deserves. We look forward to your next visit. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gift of heaven

This place was absolutely lovely. Plenty of outdoor space with a covered deck, BBQ, and close to whiskeytown lake for more outdoor pleasures. In the morning you can hear the birds and it was such a great way to start your day. The outdoor shower was definately a highlight. Located in old shasta with plenty of historic buildings and monuments. I will be returning to this bit of heaven for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Natalie, The birds are really amazing this time of the year. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. Kaylynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and friends trip

There were 3 adults and 3 children in our group. Kaylynn was wonderful and had outdoor toys for the kids and spent time getting to know them and us to make our trip enjoyable. Her husband showed the kids their tortoise and they were ecstatic about getting to feed the tortoise. The outdoor shower was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful visit. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
It was wonderful meeting all of you! Glad the kids had a great time. Wonderful to see them running through the sprinkler!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

A beautiful property within a very short walking distance to historic sites, ruins, and a gold rush era cemetery. Very cool to see. Located only a brief drive from the lake, the house is charming, well stocked, and has comfortable beds. The outdoor shower is fantastic! The deck is a beautiful location to enjoy your morning coffee and both check in and out were easy. I was impressed that the freezer had an automatic icemaker. We visited during a heat wave and the AC kept us nice and cool. Hosts are friendly, communicative, and local. I highly recommend the Little Red House and I’m sure we will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little house in a quiet neighborhood.

The house is great for 4 or so people. We used it while fishing Whiskeytown lake for a few days and will again. Enough boat parking for two boats. Kaylyinn is very accommodating. She has put a lot of work into the house. She is just finishing a great outdoor shower. The backyard is at least a half acre with a nice patio and horseshoe pits.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
You guys were great! I enjoyed meeting all of you. Thanks for leaving the house so nice. See you next time! Safe travels, Kaylynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our girls weekend and the host was awesome. Beware the description is not always accurate even though VRBO has been notified. There is no hot tub or pool, and no lakes within walking distance (but there is a cemetery next door and historical buildings down the block). Whiskeytown Lake is a short drive from the cabin and has lots of places to relax on the beach or play in the water. There are also lots of waterfalls nearby you can hike to. Check out the visitor center for a map, parking permit and park rules. There’s so much to do we are definitely coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location with Fantastic Accommodations!

Charming home was decorated with some local treasures. It was perfectly decorated with some local treasures. We enjoyed learning about the area and spending time paddleboarding at Whiskeytown Lake. If you are looking for a clean home, with a nice deck area to sit outside, a big back yard for kids to play in, and close to the lake, look no more! One of the best hidden features was the outdoor shower! :). (I had forgotten about this and was happy to see it during the check-in) Kaylynn and Scott were so helpful and very accommodating we truly couldn’t have been happier with our stay. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
We are glad you enjoyed the solitude of the Little Red House. Hope to see you when the pears are ripe in November 🍐
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location for visiting Whiskeytown lake

Super cute house with lots of antiques and personal touches. Enjoyed our stay and loved being so close to the lake, we were able to get our kayaks out on the lake without a lot of travel time to and from. My husband and I are average height and retired. We found it difficult to get into and out of the claw foot tub for our showers (safety). We also found it challenging to get into and out of the beds as they were on frames that were higher than normal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. I do have step stools for both beds. The outdoor shower probably would’ve been a better choice since the clawfoot tub you had to step over.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The best EVER!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kaylynn and her "Little Red House". From the moment you book, she calls you to make sure she can do whatever she can to accommodate your stay. She even set up an amazing air mattress for my daughter who decided she didn't want to share the second bed. The home is well organized, incredibly clean, and well-stocked with everything a family would need to make them feel at home. Our family honestly felt so at-home here. The yard was amazing as well! We can't wait to book our next stay here! Thank you Kaylynn for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
You and your family were a joy! We look forward to your return visit. Next trip Shasta Caverns 😊� Have a wonderful 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a place.

Such a lovely little place. We have been boating/camping at Whiskeytown for over 40 years. I almost don’t want others to know about it for fear we won’t be able to get it when we want!:-) Only 5 minutes to Oak Bottom where we launched our boat. House has a well stocked kitchen, is super clean, comfortable beds. Our grandkids enjoyed the bubbles and the giant chalk board. Loved the outdoor shower and wonderful yard. I enjoyed my coffee every morning on the porch. Katlynn thinks of everything. We enjoyed her artistic flair, and the history of the house and community. I got a little emotional hearing the story of the Carr fire from 5 years ago. Thank you, We will be back hopefully.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at our Little Red House. Whiskeytown is such a beautiful lake, we feel blessed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super Cute, Close to Town, Great Host

The house was adorable and the yard was huge and really nice. There was a great place to sit in the back yard and chat at night. It was really close to great waterfall hikes, Whiskeytown Lake, and other fishing areas. There were also tons of indoor and outdoor games to play (along with a few toys and books for kids). If you are bringing a toddler, I do have a suggestion. Bring one or 2 of those cheapo pressure gates to block off certain parts of the house. Our son was obsessed with the cute stove that had fairly low knobs on it. He could very easily turn it on and off. If we just had one or 2 of those gates, we could've very easily blocked off the kitchen. We had a great visit!. Tracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed yourselves. I will be picking up a toddler gate to have on hand. Great suggestion!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place! Very accommodating home owner!

First timer to VRBO. Great experience! Booked house for 3 days for Bethel Leadership Conference and ended up coming up a day early. Kaylynn ( home owner) was so accommodating and allowed us to drive up early and check in early for small uncharge. Upon arrival home was nice, cozy and inviting. She even left us a note welcoming us in. The next morning I met Kaylynn and she was very pleasant. Asked if we needed anything to just let her know. She recommended a trip up to Wiskeytown lake which we did on the next to the last day, no regrets, she was right! A beautiful place just wish we would have had more time to look around and enjoy the area. She also recommended Cleary's and Choo's too both were excellent. Definitely would go back to this house and arrange to be there a little longer to enjoy the grill and the outdoor shower at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Wonderful meeting the three of you. Glad you enjoyed your time here. I hope next time you get to do some exploring around our area. Safe travels, Kaylynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shasta Family vacation

The little red house was a treat from beginning to end. When we arrived we were greeted by Kaylynn, the owner, who showed us around and ensured we had everything we needed for our comfy three day stay. When she noticed that we had small kids (2 and 4) she suggested a few fun destinations for us, which totally came in handy because we ended up following her advice (Turtle Bay was amazing.) She also offered to come back over with toys for our kids in the morning – we’d brought some of theirs along, but since the weekend ended up being a very stormy one, we welcomed more and gladly accepted. My wife loved her baths in the clawfoot tub, I loved the roomy kitchen and stocked dish ware, and we all slept together in the comfy King Size bed. My wife and I really enjoyed the cozy, nostalgic feeling of the house - it reminded us of our own 80’s childhoods with all of the wood, warm lighting, and simplicity. The house felt generally safe and welcoming for little kids – not just because of the way it’s set up and secured, but because there are small details that seemed to keep kids in mind (such as the small child size chairs available and stored in the closet, the sturdy children’s dish ware in the cabinets, the paper and colored pencils kept in a drawer, the kids books in the back room, and the way that for the most part, nothing was super fragile or causing us to scream “don’t touch that!” - which meant we could actually relax.) Overall, we highly recommend the little red house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2024
Awe, thank you! All of you were such a joy to have stay at the Little Red House. Your kids were amazing. Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kaylynn is a fantastic host and we all loved the property. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the outdoor shower after coming back from the lake was perfect. We definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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