Sierra cabin, private lake, drive to Yosemite

United States - CA - Twain Harte

Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Street view of the Bigfoot Lodge in Twain Harte CA
Street view of the Bigfoot Lodge in Twain Harte CA
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Living room
Living room
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Living room
Living room
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Dining room and sliding door to back deck
Dining room and sliding door to back deck
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Dining room and sliding door to back deck
Dining room and sliding door to back deck
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Downstairs bath
Downstairs bath
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Downstairs bath
Downstairs bath
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Downstairs BR 1 - Queen bed
Downstairs BR 1 - Queen bed
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Downstairs BR 2 - queen bed
Downstairs BR 2 - queen bed
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Upstairs BR 2 - two twins and one futon kids games
Upstairs BR 2 - two twins and one futon kids games
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Upstairs BR 1 - Queen Bed
Upstairs BR 1 - Queen Bed
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Upstairs BR 1 Queen Bed
Upstairs BR 1 Queen Bed
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Upstairs bath (shower/toilet around corner)
Upstairs bath (shower/toilet around corner)
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Evening on the back deck
Evening on the back deck
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Front deck
Front deck
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Snow in winter
Snow in winter
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,View from backyard, green grass in spring
View from backyard, green grass in spring
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Downtown Twain Harte
Downtown Twain Harte
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Summer concerts in the park (walk from cabin)
Summer concerts in the park (walk from cabin)
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Twain Harte Golf - 10 minute walk from cabin
Twain Harte Golf - 10 minute walk from cabin
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Downtown Twain Harte - 5 minute walk from cabin
Downtown Twain Harte - 5 minute walk from cabin
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Mini-golf & shave ice - 5 min walk from cabin
Mini-golf & shave ice - 5 min walk from cabin
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Twain Harte ditch trail 10 minute walk from cabin
Twain Harte ditch trail 10 minute walk from cabin
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Columbia - authentic old west gold rush town
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Columbia - old west gold rush town - 20 min drive
Columbia - old west gold rush town - 20 min drive
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Downtown Sonora (15 mins from cabin)
Downtown Sonora (15 mins from cabin)
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 1 hr drive
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 1 hr drive
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Home exhange in,United States,Twain Harte,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is not possible

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We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Santa Cruz, CA, United States | Aptos, CA, United States | Rio del Mar, CA, United States
Jun 4, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024 Iceland | Sweden | London, UK
Open to all dates Palm Springs, CA, USA
Open to all dates San Diego, CA, USA | Mendocino, CA, USA | Big Sur, CA, USA
Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 8, 2024 Kauai, Hawaii, USA | Oahu, Hawaii, USA | Hawaii, USA

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Family cabin within easy walking distance of downtown Twain Harte 4-season resort. The well-maintained two-story cabin is situated on one of Twain Harte's quietest streets and includes a front and back deck. Our classic cabin has two air-conditioned bedrooms downstairs & two upstairs, two full baths. Full kitchen, BBQ, electric fireplace, air-conditioned living room, dining room, toys, games, DVDs. The large back deck overlooks a small fenced backyard. Plenty of deer come through every day. Drive to Yosemite (2 hours), San Francisco (3 hours), Calaveras Big Trees (1 hour), Columbia State Park (20 minutes), Bodie ghost town (2.5 hours) , Black Oak Casino (10 minutes), Cover's Apple Ranch (10 minutes), and historic downtown Sonora (15 minutes).

Walk to restaurants, summer movies/music in the park, downtown Twain Harte, local trails, golf, tennis, bocce ball courts, a public pool, parks & shopping. Winter offers Dodge Ridge ski resort just 25 minutes up the road.

Come enjoy our members-only Twain Harte Lake. It's a great family lake with slides, swim docks, diving boards, lifeguards, a snack bar, and use of our lake toys and paddleboard. Only a 3-minute drive from the cabin.

Looking to develop a regular exchange with a Santa Cruz-area vacation owner, as well as others (Big Sur, CA and Portland, OR area). We really want an exchange in Iceland, Scotland or anywhere in Scandinavia for a week or two in early June 2023.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Second home


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished with Antiques
  • Equipped for Children
  • Heating
  • Baby Equipment
  • Private parking

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Mountains

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

The town of Twain Harte is located at 3,800 feet elevation, on the foothills of the High Sierra mountains. Known as California's Gold Country, the area has four distinct seasons, with pleasant summers and mild winters.

Bordering the Stanislaus National Forest, Twain Harte is located on California Highway 108, outside of Sonora, just 2.5 hours east of San Francisco. Yosemite is an 80 minute drive to the south through beautiful forests and quaint mountain towns.

Our cabin is on of Twain Harte's quietest streets and is close to town (5 - 10 minute walk). Deer come through every day and we have a nice mix of full-time neighbors and vacation-home owners. Our neighborhood, and the entire town, is great for walking. There are several trails within walking distance, as well as fishing just a five minute drive away.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Tennis
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Lake
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Museums
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

There are 10 restaurants/cafes within walking distance. Eproson park has a skate park, bocce ball courts, playground, baseball park & movies/music on summer weekends. Also within walking distance: public golf, tennis, pool, shopping, trails & regular street fairs.

Short drives to Black Oak Casino, Cover's Apple Ranch (restaurant, train ride, farm walk), downtown Jamestown & Sonora (popular gold rush towns with antiques, restaurants, museums, fairs, etc), Railtown 1897, Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Area, Columbia State Park (the best-preserved gold rush town in America!), Natural Bridges, Moaning Caverns & Zip Lines, Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys (gold rush/wine town), Calaveras Big Trees State Park, local fishing, boating, hiking & mountain biking.

Longer drives (1.5 hours to 2.5 hours): Yosemite (114 km), Bodie (amazing old-west ghost town), Mono Lake, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Sonora Pass & Pacific Coast Trail, Lake Topaz, South Lake Tahoe (3 hours), Groveland, & many other Motherlode/Gold Rush towns & museums. My family's personal favorite is to drive over Sonora Pass (Highway 108) to Highway 395. Visit Bridgeport, Bodie, and Mono Lake, then drive through Yosemite (Highway 120) back to 108 for a full circle. Some of the most beautiful scenery in the world! I've linked a photo album below (Bodie/Yosemite loop).

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

It is important to leave our house clean and tidy for the next guest, house cleaners are available at a reasonable price after departure. No smoking, pets or outdoor fires (ok during winter; local regulations). Not a party house; nearby full-time neighbors.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is not possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
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