Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door



House in Soda Springs, California
Locally Owned & Operated

South Lake Tahoe
Casago Franchise Owner
What our guests are saying...
Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door is praised as a great value for families and groups, offering a cozy and homey atmosphere with a spacious layout that feels warm and welcoming. Guests highlight the very clean and spotless condition throughout, with well-kept rooms, bathrooms, and living spaces that support a relaxing stay. The setting is described as peaceful and quiet, with convenient access to skiing, snow play, nearby lakes, and outdoor recreation, making it especially appealing for family getaways. The balcony view is noted as beautiful and ideal for enjoying sunrise and sunset scenery. Guests also appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, plentiful linens and towels, garage storage for gear, and thoughtful extras that added to the overall comfort. WiFi is mentioned as strong and reliable for streaming and video calls.
Overview
Permit #: STR23-8497 Occupancy: 10 No matter the season, this open and airy traditional cabin is ready to welcome you to Soda Springs! Inside, you'll find a central great room with vaulted ceilings, a cozy living area with plenty of seating and a TV, a dining table and chairs, and a well-equipped kitchen. An upstairs loft area has a double sofa bed for extra sleeping space, while the washer/dryer adds convenience during your stay. Take in evergreen views from the deck, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Or grab a sled and race down the hill out back. Hillside Haven feels like a private oasis within the Serene Lakes community, with forest views and undeveloped lots on either side. Enjoy an old-school but new-tech cabin equipped for working remotely and entertainment with high-speed Starlink satellite internet, DirecTV, and numerous streaming services. Ideal for cross-country skiers, Royal Gorge trails are right across the street (92 groomed, tracked trails- over 140km). Downhill skiers can head to the Soda Springs Ski Resort (1.5 miles), or hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl or Boreal (5 miles). You'll love the mountain biking and hiking trails outside the front door in summer. Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura (the Serene Lakes) are a few blocks away for kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. For even more watersports and lake activities, you are under 10 miles from the shores of Donner Lake and 27 miles from Lake Tahoe. The town of Truckee is 15 miles away for dining and shopping. House Rules Guests must bring their own firewood. While chains are required for all vehicles in winter, an all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. The Donner Summit area gets a lot of snow in most winters; big snow storms may affect utilities, and snow loads may prevent access to decks. Check-in time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time: 10:00 AM. All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Pets are welcome at this property for an additional pet fee of $200 per stay. Please add your pet during the booking process or contact us prior to arrival so the fee can be applied.
Permit info: STR23-8497
You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.Amenities
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
sleeps 2
Bedroom 2
sleeps 2
Bedroom 3
sleeps 4
Common Space 1
sleeps 2
Rating
Serene Lakes is a favorite area to stay for Donner Summit skiing - it is quiet and the choice of different types of ski areas close by is great for families, first time skiers, crosss country, or established skier/boarders.
You are only about 10 minutes from the Sugar Bowl gondola. Cross country ski park is only a few minutes away. Very nice neighborhood and extremely quiet. The single car garage was very nice for our trip.
We used to have a house up the road from this cabin! So much fun to stay and be able to go back to Sugar Bowl! Perfect for a short get away!
This property was great for two families; we enjoyed all of the snow and skiing just a few minutes away. The house was very clean and had all of the basic necessities. They had just received a lot of snow, the roads and driveway were very clear, we did have to shovel off the steps in order to use the front door, as we had kids and a dog that wanted access to the yard. Lots of space in the garage for gear storage. TV and WiFi worked great.
The house is in a good location, short drive to soda spring ski resort and boreal and nice neighborhood. But the house itself is very old and out of maintenance. The actual house (living room, kitchen, etc) is actually much smaller than what it looks from the photos in the website. The first night we checked in we realized that the 1st floor bathroom has really bad ceiling leaking from the use of the 2nd floor bathroom. So for our entire 2-night stay, 10 people had to share one bathroom. Vacasa in general is very polite and responsive. But for ceiling leaking problem, I don't think it can be fixed right away. Meanwhile, the upstair bedroom has spider webs. And the carpet floor wasn't clean very well.
Come here with other family and this is the perfect place for a ski weekend, close to resorts and this warm place has everything you need
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