Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this property to anyone. It is extremely run down, the screens on the windows are broken (letting tons of bugs in), the grass is completely dead, dangerous dock, and extremely dirty. My family and I were wildly uncomfortable during our entire stay because of how dirty it was. The carpet and couch are gross, there are dead bugs all over the bathroom ceiling, and mold in the shower. The dock is also extremely unsafe with the railing giving you splinters and the boards completely falling apart. The owner needs to do A LOT of work to this property to make it suitable for people to stay in. You should not be paying thousands of dollars a week to be this uncomfortable during your stay. The owner is nice and communicative, but ignores basic cleanliness and safety concerns.
Loved this property! The deck was the perfect fishing and swimming spots for the kids in our group. The living room/dinning was bigger than the pictures made it look. Easy check-in. I would love to stay here in the future.
If you don't like spiders, DO NOT STAY HERE!!! When pulling up to the property, my husband and I looked at one another and said this cant be the house, it literally looked abandoned. The spider webs and debris surrounded the house entirely. Although the porch has a beautiful view, you cannot enjoy it due to the infestation of the largest ants I have ever seen and the wood is weathered so bad that anything we touched or walked on we got splinters so bad and this includes the doc. Within the first 15 minutes of being there my grandsons went down to the dock and both of them got horrible splinters from holding the railing. The very 1st night my 17 year old went to bed and there was a huge spider crawling on him. The towels were musty as if left in the washing machine too long and the kitchen had dirty dishes in the cabinets. Everywhere I turned around there was a spider crawling up the walls and some sort of gnat infestation on the walls in the upstairs bedroom. There is no A/C so if you want a cool place to stay, this is not for you. It was 84 degrees but with very little breeze, it was hot. The upstairs bedroom window is 2ft off the ground with only a screen, if you have a toddler this is a hazard as they can fall right through the widow to the porch. We had a family reunion and about 10 others had rented VRBO's and none of them looked as bad as this one. If you have a concern don't expect a response from the owner. Thankfully we had an RV to sleep in.
Amazing location right on the water. We took some great family photos on the deck overlooking the lake. This is an older historic property. If you are looking for a brand-new home this isn't your listing, but my family and I had a great time. Plenty of room, everything you need, in fact even more I think there were 5 TVs.
Needs some work. Beautiful view of lake distorted by dual pane window released and moisture running down between the panes. Couch, the perfect size, is uncomfortable, due to unlevel cushions. Dining room chairs, which there were only 6, were bent in the middle of the cushion and were not useable. There is a bar counter with 4 barstools. That said, the view was spectacular of the lake. Appliances in kitchen worked great, including the RV size oven. Dishes were sparse, 8 plates and flatware for 8. We used paper plates so we werent washing them after every meal. This contributed to our garbage issue. Bring garbage bags. Bedrooms were all adequate. Parking was spacious, we had 3 large SUV's down at the cabin level and there was more parking up on the road. Beautiful walks along road. All-told, we adapted and made it work. It was the best peaceful vacation for after the holidays. 7 people all agreed, it was great.
We had a great stay. The location is terrific, right on the lake with a beautiful view. The house is older and outdated, needs some maintenance work. Has WiFi provided, new TVs. The awesome location, deck facing the lake, early morning coffee and dinner on the deck is heaven. Great communication with the owner. Thanks!
The house needs updating badly. The refrigerator was not clean. Vegetable leaves were left in the bins, and the bottom of the frig was caked with red stuff. Someone left their drink in the fridge, which I tossed. The microwave was not clean. Upstairs, there were dead gnats all over the sink area. The wood floors had a lot of dust bunnies. We did not have access to the entire house even though it was advertised as 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. The living room sofa was the most uncomfortable sofa that we've ever sat on to watch movies. The coffee table is very stained. The upstairs window would not close. There was no heat in the downstairs living room/dining room area. None of the windows to admire the beautiful view were washed. Disappointed in the property for the cost. Compared to another property that we rented on the lake, it was a disappointment in cleanliness!
This home is perfect for a private, relaxing stay on Lake Almanor. We have stayed in other locations on the lake, but this property is unique as it is very quiet, has a wonderful deck and dock that we used every day. The home is rustic, but we loved every minute of our stay and will be back next month! thank you for keeping this property as it is as we loved having all the trees, birds and squirrels with us to watch every day!
My family of 6 stayed here and had a great time. Did my kids get a few splinters, yes. Was it forgotten about during swimming all day, yes. The house could definitely use a little TLC. But at the end of the day having the deck, dock, buoys and access right there can't be beat. We already book for next year.
This is our go-to place when we go to Almanor. It is a beautiful location, view and perfect set up for kids who want their own space/rooms. The deck and great room canât be beat and Tyler is always super responsive and proactive.
This is an older property. It could use a lot of upgrading but was clean inside and very well equipped with kitchen equipment, a new washer and dryer, a new awning over the deck area. Carpeting is dated. The flooring upstairs and the deck downstairs need some work. The dock has some issues. The railing is badly weathered and you will get splinters if you slide your hand on it. The same goes for all the railings on the stairs outside of the house on the stairs. The kitchen is large and fairly a nice lay out. The counter is tile with dark grout and a large butcher block island. A double sink and a prep sink comes in handy. The electric oven and stovetop plus a large microwave an kurig coffee maker plus toaster and large refrigerator with top freezer with 5 ice trays makes ice quick. There are plenty of cabinets and countertop areas. The 4 counter barstools make the livingroom/kitchen area very open for entertaining. The 6 chair dining table also is in the great room overlooking a great view of the lake. There is two parking places at street level, big enough for a boat trailer and truck parking. There ia also a parking area at house level for more vehicles the only problem is the driveway down is very steep and might be for 4 wheel drive if the weather is bad.
All in all, a fun time was had by all. We caught bass and trout from the dock. The dock is high out of the water and not good for shallow draft boats.
We had a very enjoyable week-long stay here with family to celebrate Fatherâs Day. The property has a spectacular view and a private dock. The house was clean and ready for us. The open kitchen into the living room makes for a great entertainment area that can include everyone. This includes those on the deck if the sliders are open. The place has a few quirks like having to go outside to get to the 2 lower-floor bed rms, but it was no big deal. The beds were all comfortable and the 3 bathrooms were very much appreciated! The kitchen is pretty well stocked, but as always, if you need specialty items, bring them. Washer and dryer with soap provided came in handy. We would definitely consider coming again!
Needs cleaning but affordable spot to stay with amazing views
As other reviews mention, the house needs a little TLC and update but it's not a deal breaker especially for low maintenance folks like us. What we came for was the view and it did not disappoint.
There was some lack of cleaning..from hairs on the couch, toothpaste stains in the sink, food specks in microwave, etc. But overall the beds were clean and linens washed from what we could tell. The biggest drawback was the couch. It needs replacement..it sunk it so much that no one in our group wanted to sit on it and instead spent our game nights on the dining room table.
We found most things we needed in the kitchen to make meals, beds were comfy to sleep on, and most furniture in good shape (besides the couch). The view from the living room and bedroom and affordable price helps overlook the few flaws we found in the house. Would most likely rent again.
We enjoyed a family weekend getaway to this historic cabin with a gorgeous view. There was lots of hiking around and we did some trails but we mostly stayed around the cabin enjoying the view, relaxing, and playing horseshoes. We found everything we needed and had a wonderful time. No doubt this an old cabin that is slightly outdated but itâs clean and comfortable. The host was communicative and welcoming. I want to go again!
The location, views, and lake access were fantastic for our needs however there were some safety concerns. Inside stairs to top floor had no railing on one side and the gas wall heater at the bottom of the stairs posed a danger toddlers. Also, the deck was fantastic for adults buts 2 year old and dog was able to fit between rails so it posed a fall hazard. Stairs to roadside parking were a bit unsteady.
First impression of the place was disappointing as there was trash scattered all over outside. That was probably caused by a bear's access to the trash can. We did see bear scat around the yard. The insde was dusty and the bathrooms only had half rolls of toilet paper. There were not enough towels and washcloths for everyone (example: downstairs had one bathroom that was shared by 2 bedrooms but it only had one towel). The sofa bed on main floor was broken and could not be used. Owner stated he will be replacing that soon.
Despite the deferred maintenance, cleaning, and stocking we did have a great time. The open floorplan on the main level with the deck was great for our multi generational family to gather and enjoy each other's company. We just did not anticipate having to purchase toilet paper, dish soap, towels, shampoo, paper towels, etc. It would have been nice to have some board games or puzzles, etc. like other VRBO places have had for us in the past.
Communication was so quick and easy! Super nice place with private access to the lake, spent 2 weeks there with my family and I wish I could have stayed forever â€ïž
We couldn't have been happier with this cabin. It is located at our favorite section of the lake (between Hamilton Branch and Knotty Pines resort) and less than a 10 min boat ride to hanging out in Hamilton Branch. The views from the living room are incredible! We were very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay here and hope to be back!