Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL! in Calpine

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

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Location
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Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor Space
Pet friendly

Explore the area

Calpine, CA

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course
‪17 min drive‬
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club
‪17 min drive‬
Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort
‪25 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Calpine

Located within a leisurely stroll of Tahoe National Forest, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort - 22 min drive - 13.7 miles
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club - 27 min drive - 16.5 miles
Upper Sardine Lake - 29 min drive - 19.2 miles

Getting around

Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 45 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL!

Our home is in the heart of the beautiful Sierra Valley in the tiny town of Calpine. Close to the Sierra Hot Springs and endless Sierra mountain fun. Birding, golfing, boating, cycling, skiing, hiking and so much more. A very cozy and quiet place in the great Sierra Valley.

A stay here will totally rejuvenate your soul. It’s beautiful and private, yet close to everything you could want. Your stay can be totally relaxing and lounging or you can make your stay as exciting and thrilling as you want. You can hike, fish, climb mountains, bike, swim, kayak, golf, boat, dine-out, or get a manicure and massage, all within a few miles of this home. Reno, Tahoe, and Truckee are within an hour drive. Whitehawk Ranch, Graeagle, Lake Davis, Clio, Sierra City, Downieville and the beautiful Lakes Basin are each just a few short scenic miles away.

One bedroom with comfortable queen bed and private bathroom. Full kitchen for food preparation or driving distance to many great places to eat. Our home is heated by oil heat and ceiling fans.

Our house is serene and comfortable. The house sits on a quiet road and sits back from Highway 89. The convenience of being in town with the privacy of back roads. Enough parking for a couple cars, trailer or boat.

There are five 18 hole golf courses all within a half hour's drive as well as numerous outstanding restaurants. The nearby picturesque Lakes Basin Recreation Area has a multitude of pristine lakes, and the Sierra Buttes above with a famous fire lookout offers all levels of hiking, biking, fishing, boating and other summer and winter activities.

The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Kim

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Ski lift privileges

Parking and transportation

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
TV
Video library

Outdoor areas

Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking outside only please.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Golf
Optional golf privileges
Ski lift privileges
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Please advise when reserving and pet size.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Charming Home Skiing Hiking Biking Atving Lakes Forest Beautiful

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Calpine within a short 7-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL! a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen as well as ski lift privileges and a garden.

Does Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL! have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is about 28.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL!?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL!.

Charming Home near skiing, hiking, biking, ATVing , Lakes and Forest BEAUTIFUL! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Nov 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Comfy

Only issue was with Vrbo telling us the property wasn’t available when it was, hence the 4 stars. But Kim helped us work around that glitch. No TV was a surprise but made for an evening of conversation! Very cute and comfortable place. Would stay again. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

Aug 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

nice as usual

beautiful setting very quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Jul 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Your home away from home stay.

We are vendors for the Great American Craft Show in Graeagle over the weekend. It was a short 15-minute drive and a perfect place to relax after a hot busy day. Will definitely keep you in mind for next year! Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Jul 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet disconnected place

If you want/need quiet and want to disconnect...This is your place. No I-net and No T.V.... Bring your favorite DVD's and Books you've always wanted to read...Your cell service will be spotty if at all. Take in the night sky and watch those twinkling stars. What a brilliant show. Hike the trails and take in the beauty... Leave facebook and google behind as paradise awaits.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

May 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

great as always

quiet and relaxing-thx Kim

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine C.

Apr 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint

Stayed here for a few nights for a cross cut class. Good place to stay if you're trying to go somewhat off grid and still be somewhere comfortable. I believe laundry and wifi were advertised on the listing, but neither were available on the property. Property manager was helpful and responded quickly throughout the booking process and the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Mar 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

The house was easy to find, clean and comfortable. The entire process went smoothly with no problems. Just be aware that there is no wi-fi and that cell service is poor. I had to walk up the road to find one bar. This did not affect my stay, but it might be a problem for others.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Nov 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A Cacher’s Dream! 🗺️

I can see why this place is so highly rated and feel so lucky to have had the chance to visit. On a whim I read a travel article that mentioned Sierra County being Northern CA best kept secret so I did a quick search of the area on the Geocaching app and there are hundreds of caches to be found!👏 My husband and I enjoyed checking out Donner Pass on our way up. We then explored the Graeagle area - picked up some doggy biscuits at Millie’s for our fur baby and then finished our trip at the Grizzly Grill for a phenomenal dinner. We stayed 3 nights but wish we would’ve booked a longer stay. Sean and Kim have gone above and beyond to make the home feel cozy. We appreciated all the amenities including the coffee bar; the almond amaretto pods were my favorite, my husband loved the S’mores. We plan to join the many who return frequently to visit. All Trails has several trails listed in the area that we didn’t get to explore this trip; we hope to check out Gold Lake next time : ) Thank you again, Kim and Sean, for such a lovely stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

carl

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets

Sep 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The home was comfortable, clean, and quiet. The walkway was very uneven and was challenging for my husband who had to use a walking stick to steady himself. Not handicap accessible. Despite listing TV there was no TV channels only able to watch DVD movies which were available

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Sep 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Neat, organized and cozy. Perfect for 2 people for a quick weekend away. Close to Graeagle area for golf and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

chris R.

Aug 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked out great!!

The place was great overall and worked super for our kayaking and Harley riding adventures. This is a very quiet neighborhood with no cable TV or Wi-Fi service. Phone service was not good but that was a nice break from the outside world. The library of DVDs worked out well however the remote for the DVD player did not work. Great place to relax and rejuvenate as described. I wish we would have been told the washing machine was non op so we could have packed more clothes though. Kitchen was set up great and we definitely used it. Nice to be able to prepare meals since it's a bit of a drive to any local restaurants. Bath was also set up well and plumbing worked well other that the jiggle the toilet lever required after every flush per the instructions printed on top of the toilet. The property was set up very well with all the info you would need, and the non-air conditioning was not a factor as the weather was perfect with cool downs at night. The property manager had everything very well laid out and that made things go smooth. Could have used a screen on the bedroom window though so both windows in the room could be opened at night. Parking was super convenient for truck and the motorcycle trailer we towed up. Front walkway is a bit rough and is a trip hazard for sure but myself and my teenage daughter didn't have any issues just had to pay attention where you were stepping. Would definitely stay here again. Overall, we had a fabulous vacation in the area. Thanks Kim!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner

Aug 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Calpine is a quit small town (very small). The rental is well-decorated. Full kitchen. Peaceful. Nice landscaping. Only things missing for this Townie are A/C (not needed at that altitude) and internet.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nick W.

Aug 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Calpine Rental

The house fit our needs well. The kitchen was well stocked and we made meals there. It was also fun to watch movies from the DVD supply. There were two bothersome things; first, the front door used to have another layer of glass. That glass was broken and shards stuck out from the edges of the frame. I got a minor cut, but it could have been worse. Also, one night I mistakenly left a porch light on thinking it was one of the automatic path lights. I was awakened at 10:30 at night by a banging on the door by what I assume was a neighbor. I do not know if this was a neighbor acting on her own, or under instructions from the owner; but it was very disturbing and it took me at least two hours to get back to sleep.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

Jul 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

our stay

Have stayed here many times and plan to stay again soon. Everything clean and efficient.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Gina S.

Jul 20, 2023

No AC during a heat wave so we cancelled

We didn't end up staying at this property because there was a heat wave with temps in the mountains over 100 degrees. The listing doesn't have AC, and we didn't want to deal with being hot and miserable during our vacation. We cancelled the day before, which meant that we lost everything (the host even kept the dog deposit and cleaning fee!) But that's still better than cooking during a vacation. I tried not to rate this property at all, since we didn't stay there, but VRBO seems to require a rating!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Jul 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and perfect size for us.

We enjoyed our stay in Calpine. The house was in a great location close to Graeagle, Blairsden, lakes and hiking trails. The house was clean, comfortable, and very peaceful. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

Jun 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Grear as usual

Quiet and peaceful and close to everything fun year round.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M., Sparks, USA

Jun 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to stay in a nice quiet town

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Mar 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking distance from our crosscut saw sharpening workshop

Our host, Kim, was very responsive to our questions when selecting where to stay. The home was spotless and obviously well cared for. Having no wifi/internet was inconvenient but the generous library of DVD titles made up for it. Thank you, Kim and Sean!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Sacramento, CA

Jan 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little get away.

Very nice little get away if you want to disconnect for a few days. Took my dog with me and he loved it. House was the perfect size and had all the amenities you could ask for. Kim & Sean are very nice and have excellent communication. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S., Auburn,CA

Sep 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable great for two people

We enjoyed our stay, cottage has been tastefully decorated.. Kim the owner is very responsive and easy to get a hold off. Location works well if visiting both Grayeagle and the Gold Lakes Basin area. Would stay again..

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Sep 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Home

Thank you so much Kim and Sean! I had a lovely stay in your sweet home🙂 See you again 🙂soon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Sep 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space and Community

Booked the place to attend a wedding in Portola - had some time Saturday morning to explore the area and participate in a community car show and fund raiser for the high school. Really nice people. The home itself is really nice and comfortable. The mattress is firm. There is minimal wi-fi - so it's ideal if you want to unplug for a hot moment. Would absolutely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B., Oakland, CA

Aug 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, peaceful and immaculate

Kim’s house is the perfect escape! It is a lovely little cottage with everything you need. If you want peace and quiet you can relax in the well appointed house and nice yard, cook your own meals and even do laundry. If you want to go out it’s a quick trip to cute little Graeagle where you’ll find a well stocked general store, a couple of restaurants, a gas station, good coffee. It’s the perfect launching point for exploring the Lakes Basin and all it has to offer. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. The house is immaculate, comfortable, and feels spacious with open vaulted ceiling’s, has very nice furnishings and decor. It has a nice yard and lawn for relaxing outside. I really appreciated the thorough welcome guide and helpful little notes around the house. There is a phone for emergencies, but no wifi and I had no cell service, which I loved!! Kim is a very responsive host should you have any questions. I hope to come back again because there is so much more to explore and do in this area!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022