This vacation home places you next to Sierra National Forest and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Shaver Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
China Peak Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 25.5 miles
Getting around
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Hungry Hut - 4 min drive
Shaver Coffee & Deli - 4 min drive
Aroma Tavern - 5 min drive
Mountain Tripper Cafe & Tea House - 3 min drive
Shaver Lake Pizza - 3 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.
Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok
Papas Mountain
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With plenty of room for the kids to play outside and a wide array of entertaining amenities, Papa's Mountain is that mountain getaway you've been looking for! This family and dog-friendly retreat offers its lucky guests an open floor plan that combines the kitchen, dining area, and living room for even more togetherness with your group. The interior decor is filled with elegant wooden touches here and there, providing that much-desired rural atmosphere. Gather around the gas stove during winter nights and share wholesome moments with your family or friends. The private pool table will add entertainment to the equation–you can host a pool tournament and challenge your friends to a fun time! The kitchen is spacious and has all the amenities you could need to whip up anything, from full-course meals to snacks on-the-go. However, if you'd like to spice things up a little bit more, outside you can find a propane BBQ and the deck is conveniently equipped with an outdoor dining area.
Downtown Shaver Lake is a short two-mile drive up north where you'll find several dining options, supermarkets, and more! Shaver Lake offers great summer sports, activities, and events along the shores of our lake. Shaver Lake (the lake) is perfect for boating and fishing. Horseback riding along the shores of the lake is an unforgettable activity you can try.
Things To Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. This home does not have AC. This home does not have internet.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city center
In the mountains
Near the marina
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,800 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 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed
Please contact Vacasa for more details.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 are allowed on site.
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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
42284
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Shaver Lake, just steps from Sierra National Forest. You'll also find Shaver Lake and Museum of the Sierra within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok?
Yes, every accommodation at Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok comes with a balcony.
Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 33 reviews
10 - Excellent
12
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 33 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
4.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
Dec 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very well stocked Thank you
Debbie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Sandy
Sep 5, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Really needs a deep cleaning .. also had briken furniture on top floor that i reported qhen i got there ..
Sandy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Sam L.
Sep 2, 2025
Great location and private property. Very convenient to everything Shaver Lake/Dinky Creek. Cleanliness was the only knock on the property. It could have been cleaned much better but property management was always quick to respond to questions and if you are visiting the area you should be spending most of your time outdoors anyway. Would stay again.
Sam L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Priscilla E.
Aug 10, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property had a lot of broken things like furniture, railings, shower knobs, towel holders. The shower upstairs came out like a water hose but had a shower head and the hot water never came out. It was not clean, the floors had a lot of dust a crumbs, the oven needed to be cleaned before use. Some dishes were not cleaned when pulled from cupboards.There were spider webs. One of the sliding doors was hard to open because the crud in the trades.no trash bags but the one that was in the trash can when we got there. Furniture that was not broken was wobbly. It was very spacious in the cabin, the pool table helped with passing time, the deck was spacious,and in a good location. The neighbor was a little snotty when asking for help directions. Honestly if this house was cleaner and so many things were not broken it would be a cute place to stay
Priscilla E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Mar 17, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Paradise (minus cleanliness)
An amazing location and property. Quiet and well designed home with a very comfortable layout. Just needs a deep cleaning including removing very visible stains from walls… and dust on all surfaces including low light fixtures.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Valentine V.
Mar 12, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spacious Stay but Needs Better Cleanliness & Management
We stayed at this property for a winter getaway from February 7-9. The layout is spacious and worked well for our family, and the location is conveniently close to the main road. We also enjoyed the high ceilings and the nice balcony.However, the overall quality of the space was subpar. Cleanliness was an issue—linens were not as fresh as expected, light fixtures were dusty, and the space didn’t feel thoroughly cleaned. The upstairs shower took too long to heat up, and check-out time was too early, especially since the cleaner arrived before we had even checked out. Also, finding the key box was confusing due to unclear instructions.While the space has potential, better cleanliness, clearer instructions, and a more reasonable check-out time would make the stay much more enjoyable.
Valentine V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Tina W., Tulare
Jan 27, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness
I wanted to love this cabin but I just couldn’t get over how dirty it was. It was so bad we left a day early. I cannot even begin to understand why we are charged a ridiculous fee for cleaning when it was far from being clean. A few examples being that the fridge had blood from meat that had sat in there, also human hair in the fridge. Bathtub/showers had dirt and hair as well as a blue sheen of some type of cleaning product that was sprayed on and left. We will not be staying at this cabin again. It has so much potential and it’s unfortunate that the owners don’t take more pride in fixing it up a bit
Tina W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evy R.
Oct 6, 2024
Nice
Loved the privacy
Good for a big family
Evy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Cortney M.
Mar 28, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not comfortable
Arrived at the house and check in was easy but the house is dingy and not comfortable. Only one couch and soft chair. There were brown recluse spiders everywhere even got one crawling on me in the middle of the night. Needs a good deep clean occasionally and pest control.
Cortney M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rosamaria S., Porterville
Oct 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway at Shaverlake
Very close to town just a few minutes away. Also close to main road, quick and easy access. House is very nice. I do recommend to add better cookware. We struggled a lot to make breakfast as all pans did not work and our food was getting stuck on pan. Also there was not much of utensil such as knives, bowls, cups etc. Bedrooms were nice with plenty of room but beds were not comfortable at all. Overall we made everything work to have a great time. We also took walks in the "backyard" into the woods which was very relaxing. It has a huge deck but definitely needs a fire pit of some sort.
Rosamaria S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
2/10 Terrible
Anthony C.
Sep 9, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible
Dirty, beds stained not washed plyboard and bricks under better to keep up. Not comfortable. Chips in couch. Upstairs shower looks like it not sturdy. Rude person came to tell us to leave .
Anthony C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
4/10 Poor
Ryan M.
Aug 20, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Way too filthy!
The Cabin is flat out filthy. I cannot belieive that a business that owns this cabin would allow such a place to be borderline uninhabitable. The amount of dust everywhere in unbelievable. I purposely requested the place be cleaned after reading another reviewers comments, especially since I was bringing aninfant, and long story short, anyone walking barefoot, or baby crawling on the floor, were left with black marks and dust all over the skin. The air is so dusty and stale. There is no AC unit, only heating, but the air filter looked like it hadn't been changed in years. By the end of the 3 night stay, multiples people left with sick or suffered severee allergies. Not good, expecially if one is worried about COVID. I almost cancelled and headed home 3 hours away on the first night.
There is no bear safe place to throw trash, just a few cans outside the door with basic plastic lids. I figured they knew something about the local animals that we didn't so we emptied our trash on night 2. Sure enough, a small bear came and scattered the trash all over the dirt, but luckily I caught it in the act in the early AM and was able to run him off. We kept the stinky trash inside the home the rest of the stay. The pool table looks great on picture, but is warped pretty good. Of the approximately 10 pool cue sticks hanging on the wall, only 1 had a tip to chalk, the rest were bare to the plastic. I saw the seating in the pictures and was a little concerned, but after trying it out, I cannot stress enough, the place is not that big, and comfortable couch seating is limited. There is more but I'll leave with this, I, nor anyone of my friends or family, will be booking a place owned by this local vacation business in the future. PS. As soon as you book through VRBO, they send out there own VACASA app for you to sign up and manage your trip. I regret creating the account, becuase now they have been email spamming me with their other vacation homes.
Ryan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
4/10 Poor
Randall B.
Aug 2, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ants and dirty
Upon arrival we were greeted with an ant infestation in the kitchen, with trails of ants going to food crumbs scattered in the living room, under the futon, the dining table and other areas where there was spilled food or drink. We called Vacasa mgmt. that night, and Joe, the mgmt. team exterminator came out the next morning approx. 10:30. Joe was very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. We showed him the sink area, the dishwasher (ants covered the inside), and one particular drawer to the left of the sink area where someone had previously sprayed ant killer all over, including all the utensils in the drawer. Needless to say, we did not use any utensils or dishes during our stay, bought paper plates, cups and plastic utensils to use all week. Joe said he would notify mgmt. about the dead ants and ant spray in that one particular drawer. Our first 90 mins. of vacation time in this house was spent killing ants with wet paper towels, and sweeping the entire downstairs to mitigate the ant problem. The ant bait traps and spraying that Joe did helped, although on our last day of the week, there were still ants wandering around the sink area. We have been renting various houses in Shaver Lake area for over 10 years, this was the first time with Vacasa, and the last. We are extremely disappointed with the condition of the house we walked into, and the ant spray covering the one drawers utensils, was reprehensible, you could see ans smell the Raid spray residue still on the utensils! As stated above, with all the rentals we have had over the years in Shaver Lake, this was the worst.