Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area
1 min walk
Shasta Lake
1 min drive
Lake Shasta Caverns
18 min drive
Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal)
44 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Lakehead
This vacation home places you next to Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area and Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Shasta Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
Lake Shasta Caverns - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
Shasta Dam - 38 min drive - 29.5 miles
Getting around
Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
O'Brien Rest Area - 18 min drive
Basshole Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
Klub Klondike - 9 min drive
Camp Shasta Coffee Com - 5 min drive
Subway - 6 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.
Lakefront Paradise, 24 Guests, 4 Decks, 2 Hot Tubs, Water Toys, 7 Bedrm, 4 Bath
Shasta Lakeshore Retreat #1 and #2
LOCATION DOES NOT GET BETTER.
BEST TWO HOMES AT SHASTA NEXT TO EACH OTHER.
The SHASTA LAKESHORE RETREAT consists a collection of the finest lake homes in Lakehead, CA. These solid 5 star rated homes (see 1000+ reviews on the individual VRBO sites and our website. This is a special place for all to enjoy on the BEST lake in California with always flat water easy to find, water temp of 80-89 degrees in summer, 365 miles of shoreline) and located on the most desirable part of the lake (upper Sacramento arm in the wonderful community of Lakehead). These lake houses can be rented together for a party as large as 24 guests or separately as Retreat #1 or Retreat #2.
Seven of our homes (Retreat 1-5, 9, 10) are right next to each other and are the all are very close to Sugarloaf Marina via a short walk. All of these homes are well maintained, bright and have the best views in the area. Hardwood floors, big windows and large decks to enjoy the views. Please book early if interested in our unique homes on the lake....best 1 year ahead. Our 2025 and 2026 calendar is open.
- 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, Two Family/Kitchen main Areas and a media/kids room - 4 large beautiful Lakeview decks with mature tree shading (upper and lower floor) and even water misters for the warmest days. View of lake, marina, mountains and wildlife from Decks. - Easy Boat Parking, plenty of parking for multiple cars. - Quiet family vacation neighborhood - Two Hot Tubs, Two fire pits, two BBQ, two heat lamps, two ice chests - Indoor wood burning fireplace and pellet stove - Boat launch is a very short drive (less than 1/4 mile)...next door - Marina has great boat slips for $55 a night. Great way to enjoy lakefront vacationing. Leave the boat...Walk back and forth. - Although water does drop like any reservoir, you can always see the lake and marina from decks (no houses in front as we are on the shoreline). - Six large HD flat screen TVs and DVRs (DirectTV) plus Blue-Ray/DVD and Netflix
- Fast Internet wifi...in both homes. - Two sets of Washer/Dryers - Retreat #1 includes - TOP FLOOR at driveway level (only small step up from deck) including kitchen, dining area and living area with big windows and great views. This is the main room. Couch in living area is a pull out and sleeps 2. Also master bedroom with queen bed. Bathroom. Largest of two decks with table, chairs, gas fire pit and gas BBQ. - LOWER FLOOR includes a bedroom with a queen bed, another bedroom with two twin beds, full bathroom, family/media room with pull out couch. This room walks out to second deck plus views of the lake and property. Note that these stairs are steeper than normal. Need to be careful with elderly/small children.
- Retreat #2 Offers: - MIDDLE FLOOR at driveway level including kitchen, dining area and living area with big windows and great views. This is the main room. Couch, Big Chair, TV, Wood Fireplace, Bar Sitting and full bath. Also a large master bedroom with king bed, TV and romantic sitting area with lake views and a full bathroom. Large deck spanning the entire back of house. Gas BBQ, gas firepit, Two Patio Table plus 12 Chairs and 2 Bar Stools at the View Bar. - TOP FLOOR includes a good sized bedroom with a queen bed plus a second large loft/room with four full size beds and a TV. Both rooms have great views of the lake. Note that these stairs are steeper than normal. Need to be careful with elderly/small children. - BOTTOM FLOOR includes a 4th Bedroom/den with its own private entrance and great views of the lake. Includes a TV and a futon that can sleep 2 more. There is a cement patio outside of this room. This room has a queen size bed. Hot tub.
- Location offers summer temperatures on the decks and around the houses that are about 10-15 degree less than just up the hill at one of the other rentals because of mature trees/shade and proximity to lake. This is a BIG plus for Shasta in the Summer! - Air conditioners, ceiling fans, extra fans if needed, heater, wood pellet stove, fireplace. - Watch deer and other wildlife every day as you sit on the deck enjoying your coffee in the morning or your drink of choice in the evening. - Path/trail to marina and the water's edge - Seasonal Rushing Creek through Retreat #1 into lake - There are also endless back country roads for ATVs and hunters. We drive our ATVs directly from the cabin down the road to the dirt road. - These two homes have many recent upgrades include (Internet, HD TVs, Painted Exterior, Painted Interior, New Roof, New Wood Shutters, Blinds and Shades throughout, Enlarged Photos on Canvas of local area throughout the home, upgraded bar stools, some new windows, and a two new decks). Plus a brand new stove and large refrigerator in Retreat 2.
We book up early...the2025 and 2026 calendars iare open.
Over 1000 FIVE STAR Reviews for Shasta Lakeshore Retreats.
BEST INFO WEBSITE FOR SHASTA AREA: Whether you stay with us or not, make sure you go to our heavily used Shasta Area Information Page. It will provide you information and links to almost everything including info on the lake, marina, lake level, boat ramps, things to do, places to visit, place to eat and so much more. To get there, do a search for "shasta lakeshore retreat" and then "Area Info". 35K visitors per year on our website. For more information please see our website by doing a search for "shasta lakeshore retreat".
*IMPORTANT: Check Lake Level on website for info and photos or Contact us for latest status. Although most of our guests still have a great time at any water level, we want to make sure you understand the dynamics of this reservoir. The lake may or may not fill up any given year but we will keep guests posted as we always do and offer a full refund up to 60 days before arrival. Although rare, if the lake drops below 140' down, this starts to impact the availability of local boat ramp and marina requiring travel to another part of the lake. Again, see our web site for latest info and photos of lake at different levels. Forest Fires are also common in Northern California which may blow smoke in the area during the Summer/fall. Sensitive parties should avoid visiting Northern California during this period of time. Check our website for current conditions and warnings.
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The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.
Note from host: NO SMOKING OR VAPING ANYTHING IN THE HOUSE!
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Water park
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 3,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
3 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets must be well trained, approved, not allowed o
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Great family place....call to discuss
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: Yes, but no loud or large parties. Discuss with L
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24.
Note from host: Yes, but no loud or large parties. Discuss with L
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Lakehead, just steps from Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area and Sacramento River, and within a short walk of Shasta Lake. Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit is within a walking distance of 0.1 mi.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Lakefront Paradise, 24 Guests, 4 Decks, 2 Hot Tubs, Water Toys, 7 Bedrm, 4 Bath?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.
Does Lakefront Paradise, 24 Guests, 4 Decks, 2 Hot Tubs, Water Toys, 7 Bedrm, 4 Bath have a hot tub?
Yes, this vacation home has 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 pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal), which is about 24.7 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Lakefront Paradise, 24 Guests, 4 Decks, 2 Hot Tubs, Water Toys, 7 Bedrm, 4 Bath?
Yes, every accommodation at Lakefront Paradise, 24 Guests, 4 Decks, 2 Hot Tubs, Water Toys, 7 Bedrm, 4 Bath comes with a balcony with some featuring beach or mountain views.
Lakefront Paradise, 24 Guests, 4 Decks, 2 Hot Tubs, Water Toys, 7 Bedrm, 4 Bath Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jesse P.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication, easy process
Wonderful communication from the owners. The property was clean with lots of great resources available. Highly recommend!
Jesse P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marianne M.
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views in every direction!
We loved our stay! The views were stunning and the water was fun! The property managers were very attentive and we had everything we needed to make it a great time for our whole family!
Marianne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We rented retreat 1 and 2. They are absolutely as represented on line. They were both well stocked, clean, paddle boards, kayaks, hot tub, grill, all worked well.
We had one issue and owner was very responsive and fixed problem in a very timely manner.
We would definitely stay here again.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Meghan B.
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and property owners were extremely easy to work with and were very responsive to all of our inquiries. Great homes for guests of all ages! When lake levels rise, we will return to stay at this property again for sure!!
Meghan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Denise V.
May 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Just what dr ordered
Great hosts, beautiful home and aside from the very low water level of the lake, each day we were treated to spectacular views from the balcony, visits from deer and the neighborhood dog. No sirens for 5 nights, instead amazing peace w natures music. We’d definitely consider returning…
Denise V.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Austin A.
Apr 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway fishing trip
Definitely recommend staying at this resort.
Austin A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nathan D.
Jun 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice time at Shasta
The owners were very accommodating and prompt in communication. The location is very nice for playing on the lake.
Nathan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dave L.
Apr 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spring Get-Away
Celebrated our mom's 75th birthday in retreat 1 & 2, had a great time, nice and peaceful, weather was great, was awesome catching up with family on the decks with the beautiful view.
Will be staying again!
Dave L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lee X., Sacramento
Mar 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
The location was beautiful and very quiet. I love the extra parking space and the view of the lake.
We had such a great time. My family felt at home. We rented retreat 1 and 2 to accommodate 24 people. We had enough sleeping areas to accommodate everyone. We only wish the water was up higher as shown in the photos. But we understand that had nothing to do with the owners. Due to the drought you do have to make a little walk down but the pathway made it easy to get up and down. They also supplied pretty much everything you would need if you were in your own home. We will definitely use this home again in the future. Thanks Lori and Dave!
Lee X.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gaurav N.
Jan 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family stay
We rented two houses and both are as described, on the lake front (though the water level was low), it was great experience. Communication from Lori and David was prompt. Both houses came with long detailed list of instructions, so never had to reach out to Lori for any questions during our stay.
Though it was little cold we enjoyed the deck since both houses had heaters, so it was nice and warm, so does the hot tub as well. Separate houses for our bigger group worked for us perfectly.
Would recommend this property for larger group.
Gaurav N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Acacia S.
Jun 27, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, owners are very responsive
An amazing property close to the lake as described. We had a bit of a hiccup with check-in but the owners resolved it very quickly. The property worked well for our large group and many small children! We wish there was an option to reserve our same week for consecutive years but we are working with the owners to find dates that work.
Acacia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tammy C.
Mar 7, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
work retreat
everything was in order and welcoming - very relaxing stay while providing accommodations for work retreat
Tammy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Larry M.
Oct 30, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Gathering Spot
Spectacular! These owners provide a marvelous vacation experience for a very reasonable price, could not be more helpful, and provide amenities that are surprising and welcoming. Our family is already planning our return next year. The location is so beautiful with a gorgeous view of the lake and an amazing star-filled night sky not available in metropolitan USA. We loved it.
Larry M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Karen J., Albany
Sep 8, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Shasta is half way, since we are from OR and the rest of the family is from the Bay Area.
We rented both houses, loved that they were side-by-side. They were perfect for our three families with adult children. Enjoyed kayaks and stand-up boards. Owners were great to work with. View of the lake from out desks was amazing! We will definitely be back.
Karen J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kalpana A.
Jan 2, 2019
Great homes and awesome views
Our big group had a great time in the homes. The views from the deck are great with an easy access to Lake. The homes are as described and our group had a great time celebrating Christmas break together. The welcome baskets with souvenir t-shirts and wine added to the list of great hospitality. There is a great collection of board games and books to read. All in all we had the most enjoyable time as a group. Lori is very easy to work with and was very prompt in replying to all the questions. We had a last minute change to the headcount and Lori took great care in accommodating for our needs. We look forward to renting the place in future again to enjoy summer time at Lake Shasta. Thank you Lori and Dave for being such great hosts.
Kalpana A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
John C.
May 8, 2018
Great Gathering Location for our Large Family
We had such a wonderful time!
This location with the two homes directly next to each other was perfect for our large blended family. 22 of us (13 adults and 9 grandchildren) had plenty of individual space within the beautiful houses. The property is just as described in the listing with everything you could possibly want or need. Everything was spotlessly clean and in great condition. There was plenty of parking for our 6 cars with space to spare. The homes are nestled in a small housing area on a dead end street so there wasn’t a lot of traffic noise (we basically had the neighborhood to ourselves).
The welcome baskets with a bottle of wine and two souvenir Lakeshore Retreat T-Shirts were much appreciated (we ended up purchasing additional T-shirts for the entire group). The large decks and beautiful lake views were treasured every day and night with plenty of seating for all. It just took a few minutes to walk down to the lake, and there was a convenient boat ramp nearby. The kids had a blast playing in the water. We enjoyed playing board games together, assembling puzzles, pitching horseshoes, boating and fishing, hiking various trails along the lake, and relaxing in the hot tubs.
We took the free tour of the Shasta Dam and found it very informative. We went to the Basshole Bar and Grill and enjoyed visiting with the locals, eating appetizers (very tasty) and playing pool. Some of us had breakfast at the Lakeshore Inn one day and said it was very good. The local market stocked most things you would need in a pinch, and the city of Redding was only 35 minutes away for major food shopping.
The owners (Lori and David) were very pleasant and just a message or call away for any questions that arose. The entire booking, checking in and checking out process was very organized and easy. Everyone in our group without exception enjoyed the trip and look forward to our next visit.
John C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Justin R., Concord, CA
Mar 7, 2018
Responsive and Communicative Owners
If you have seen pictures of the house, It is as advertised period, but what struck out for me and the group I came with is the responsiveness and constant communication from the owners. To cut the story short: We had a last minute change in our party numbers that was out of my control. Knowing it'd be almost be impossible to get any form of refund – Lori and Dave worked with us anyway and gave options.
The place is absolutely gorgeous and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone.