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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Milton F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrey P.
21 Jan 2023
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!
Andrey P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Deepak M., Tracy, CA
12 Jan 2023
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.
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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.
Deepak M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jordan L.
9 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
stayed in a rainstorm
Wasnt hard to find the address, inside was cute, cozy and clean, hosts were super nice and responsive.
Jordan L.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kari G.
31 Dec 2022
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.
Kari G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Ronald W.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet house in Baxter
Quiet house 30 mins from Boreal. We stayed here and played in snow park next to Boreal.
Ronald W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
5 Nov 2022
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.
Steve M.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bansil V.
9 Aug 2022
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.
Bansil V.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Swati S.
20 July 2022
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.
Swati S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nina B.
17 July 2022
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.
Nina B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Martina S.
5 July 2022
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!).