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Historic Log Cabin in California’s Northern Sierra Nevada

House • Meadow Valley CA United States

    4 Guests  
    2 Bedrooms  
    1 Bathroom  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  

Statistics

Listed  March 2025
Views  447

General Overview

Our home is a beautiful blend of an historic log cabin built in 1915 and a modern custom home. It is situated on an acre of mature, park-like Ponderosa Pine forest, providing beauty and shade. A guest house on the property, built in 1917 and known as The Creamery, can serve to host visitors or your own staycation! Enjoy luxurious beds and linens, and a roomy step-in shower hand-built with Italian tiles. Enjoy custom woodwork by local craftsmen (and us!) and local artwork. The entire house, Creamery, and grounds are for guests except for a couple of closets and drawers. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. This home is gorgeously remodeled yet retains historic charm and quirks with unique spaces full of character and grace. Guests must be comfortable with this and with operating the wood burning stoves in winter.

The Space

There is one main bedroom with a handmade aspen queen bed. Other guests can sleep in the loft (up a very sturdy ladder in the living room) on a queen-size futon, or in the sunroom (on a queen size futon couch that turns folds down to a bed). You can also sleep in the Creamery, on a brass bed (full size). One bathroom only - with a step-in shower, and a claw foot tub. The house is heated with two woodburning stoves, one in the kitchen and one in the living room. If you stay at our cabin in the shoulder seasons or winter, you need to be familiar with heating with wood and starting a fire. The kitchen is well stocked with small appliances, cookware, and utensils and features a four-burner gas stove and oven.

Guest Access

The cabin is one story with a ladder-accessed loft. One to four steps access the house via patios and porches, depending on which door you use.

Notes

There are plenty of seating options outside, a hot tub and wood-fired sauna, fire ring and BBQ. If you enjoy reading, music, movies, or other entertainment options you’ll find comfy places to do it (including shady hammocks!) and excellent Wi-Fi for on-line access.

Features


Washer
Washer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Fridge
Fridge
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Gym
Gym
Sauna
Sauna
BBQ
BBQ
Hot tub
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
EV Home Charger
EV Home Charger

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Romantic
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Mountains
    Remote
    Skiing
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Cross-country skiing

House Rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free
    Low allergen

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We live in a rural neighborhood, on a 1-acre lot. While there are neighbors around us and we are on the 'main' road, it is typically quiet and natural feeling. Access to Bucks Lake Wilderness - 15 minutes Access to Wild & Scenic Middle Fork Feather River - 45 minutes dirt road Access to swimming holes and creeks - all around us!

Getting to my home

We are equally distant from Lake Tahoe (2 hours to the south), Chico CA (2 hours to the west), Lassen Volcanic National Park (2 hours to the north), and Reno NV (2 hours to the east).

Nearest airport

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 90 miles (1 hour 40 minutes) to the east.

Getting Around

We are a scenic 10 minute drive west of Quincy, California, the county seat of Plumas County. There you will find four grocery stores, a local brewery (Quintopia), several restaurants and shops, gas stations, and other services.

Map of Approximate Location

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Darla DeRuiter

We are a recently retired, child-free couple interested in nature. We love birding, hiking, nature photography and journaling, and exploring protected areas.
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My Desired Destinations

Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
17 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 (Flexible)
"During the last half of August, first half of September, we're planning backpack trips in Olympic, Rainier, and North Cascades. Looking for lodging between forays in the backcountry."

17 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 (Flexible)
"During the last half of August, first half of September, we're planning backpack trips in Olympic, Rainier, and North Cascades. Looking for lodging between forays in the backcountry."

17 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 (Flexible)
"During the last half of August, first half of September, we're planning backpack trips in Olympic, Rainier, and North Cascades. Looking for lodging between forays in the backcountry."

1 Aug 2027 - 18 Sep 2027 (Flexible)
"Dates very flexible, but would love to be there for the Total Solar Eclipse!"

1 - 30 Sep 2027 (Flexible)

1 - 31 Jul 2027 (Flexible)