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The Alta House/Sierra Woods

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Alta, CA
  • Sons of Norway Recreation Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rollins Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Scotts Flat Lake
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Alta

Located in Alta, this vacation home is on a lake, a 4-minute drive from Sons of Norway Recreation Center and 9 minutes from Tahoe National Forest. .This vacation home is 29.2 mi (47.1 km) from Boreal Mountain Resort and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Rollins Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Sons of Norway Recreation Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rollins Lake - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Empire Mine State Historic Park - 35 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds - 37 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Scotts Flat Lake - 49 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 16 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monte Vista Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Springs Hitch N Post - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪C & J's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Energy Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬5 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.

The Alta House/Sierra Woods

Quiet Home in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Enjoy your stay in this comfortable home, in the heavily wooded, small town of Alta, CA. Just a 5 minute drive, is a beautiful community pool in Dutch Flat. Fishing is great at near by lakes such as Fuller, Rollins and Spalding. Emerald Pools are a must visit, for hiking and swimming in the river. Ski resorts are just 30 min East on hwy 80. Tahoe is 60 minutes and Truckee is 35 minutes. Historic Colfax is also 15 minutes away on I80. Relax next to a cozy fire and read a book in this quiet home. We hope you will enjoy this peaceful mountain hideaway located on the edge of the Tahoe National Forrest.

********SNOW WARNING********
Seasonal unpredictable inclement weather would often require snow chains to get to this property. We are located above the snow line. MUD AND SNOW TIRES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE OR 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ARE OFTEN REQUIRED BY CHP AND CALTRANS ON I80. BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND MEMORIAL DAY UNPREDICTABLE AMOUNTS OF SNOW MAKE IT CHALLENGING TO GET TO THIS PROPERTY AND ALSO UP THE STEEP DRIVEWAY WITHOUT CHAINS.
We will work with the proper equipment to remove snow on the driveway prior to and during your stay as necessary. Placer County works to clear the local roads during these conditions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, a video library, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include sledding nearby, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

John & Crystal

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, 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
Property Registration Number 2859344

The Alta House/Sierra Woods Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth V.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Connie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milton F., Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet, and comfortable
Overall, excellent. We stayed 2 nights in winter. Roads were clear. A few other homes in sight but strong sense of privacy. Heating and cooking were good. Good tmobile data reception. Didnt try streaming. TV with DVD player and HDMI input. Driveway is between Bonnynook Rd intersection and american flag. Home is very clean and well equipped for your stay. Hosts are very accommodating and friendly. Top rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent retreat, nice place to stay!
This house is awesome, has all the accomodations you could ask for. Close to snow play areas, we also had snow around the house. Sofa in the living room is super comfortable! Lots of parking and also there is a carport! My kids loved the house, especially looking for it at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Deepak M., Tracy, CA

Nice place - Suggesting some amenities
Amazing place it is. Amazing people(humans) at heart & at action. if you are looking for a digital detox, this is the place. Strongly recommend. We had a good time with familily. 4 Adults - 3 kids Some suggestions. -------------------------- Picture of entrance view - will make it easy to identify once you enter the property. Can have Wi-Fi/Internet - Not an option if anyone needs to connect to work as the Cell Phone reception at location doesn't help. Can have an upgraded media player (not just a DVD player) Beddings - Beds can be Queen - not comfortable when you are 180 LBS - LOL. - Additional mattresses & Pillows can help ad the couch is an amazing recliner and makes it uncomfortable to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
stayed in a rainstorm
Wasnt hard to find the address, inside was cute, cozy and clean, hosts were super nice and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
We were mostly gone during the day, but found it to be very comfortable and clean. There was a pretty view of the forest from the front room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet house in Baxter
Quiet house 30 mins from Boreal. We stayed here and played in snow park next to Boreal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway
I was here for a few days, enjoying the seclusion and beauty of the foothills. The house is very well appointed, super clean, and they have thought of just about everything. It was very nice to arrive and find a few essentials waiting for me such as coffee, snacks, and even fresh eggs in the fridge! Great hosts and a great property! Oh yeah, Johnny was incredibly responsive any time I had an issue whether big or small.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bansil V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay. Nice and calm place to stay.
We rented this property for a night for our two day trip to Lake Tahoe. It is little bit far from Lake Tahoe. But I would highly recommend this property for its locality, and cleanliness. It is little bit hard to find this property at night. Host was so supportive, she assisted us to find the property and check in process was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Swati S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay, would love to come again.
Our hosts were very responsive about sharing check in and check out details. The house is nice and cozy with 2 small decks for peaceful morning coffee! It was nice driving around watching the train run through the mountains! Would love to see more information on nearby trails where we can go for a walk or other things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, rustic cabin
We only stayed one short night but it was a comfortable stay. The cabin was rustic and cozy, but also spacious and had everything we needed for our stop over. Communication with the host was very easy and he was super helpful with check in. The kitchen had everything we needed but if you are in need of spices, oil or a specific cooking item, check in with the host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great adventure home-base
Ventured up to Tahoe for the holiday weekend and used this spot as a home-base for our daily trips to various crags near Truckee. Very cozy and a great place to come home to after a long day out. We had a hard time finding the place at night (the roads in that area are a little confusing) but our hosts John and Crystal were super helpful throughout the stay (and left us snacks!).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022