Cold Springs, California
RIFUGIO DI MONTAGNA IS ITALIAN FOR 'MOUNTAIN REFUGE' ~ Our refuge in the Dodge Ridge/Pinecrest area at 5,300 ft elevation is the perfect place for you and your family and friends to spend together in a unique combination of new construction infused with traditional memorabilia.
THE PINECREST TRADITION BEGAN WITH GRANDPA AND GRANDMA IN THE '50's ~ This 2,200 square foot mountain home was lovingly constructed in 2007 as a place to recharge and relax, and is located on a quiet street in Cold Springs. Having grown up with grandparents who owned a cabin in the area for many years, this home was built after thoughtful planning and much creativity to use and enjoy some of the furnishings that were located in the old cabin. Rifugio di Montagna was actually designed 'around' the grand old dining room table which can seat up to 12 and is the focal point of the home.
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RIFUGIO ~ The slate floors and granite countertops of the interior are combined with the natural colors of the outdoors making for a warm and cozy refuge for your mind and spirit. The living areas were specifically made to be the largest rooms in the cabin and to flow together. The spacious kitchen has an island and a breakfast bar which opens to the dining room, which in turn is connected to the 24' high ceilinged Great Room. The Master Suite is also located on this floor and has it's own entry AND A KING SIZE BED. You will feel as though you are showering outside under a waterfall in the oversized, full slate shower in the ensuite Master Bathroom.
The loft upstairs has a sectional couch that quickly converts to a Queen sleeper.
This room overlooks the Great Room and is flanked by two bedrooms, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE KING-SIZE MATTRESSES. (No more arguing over who has to take the 'little' bed!!!) There is also a full bathroom on this floor with a tub/shower combo. All of the beds are fitted with 500 and 400 thread count sheets, beautiful hand-crafted quilts, and 100% goose down comforters. The two raised twin-sized Deluxe AeroBeds can be automatically inflated in three minutes and can be used in any room where there is carpeting allowing families great flexibility for sleeping. We also have a full foam mattress that can be used on the floor in any of the bedrooms or the loft.
The 560 square foot front deck wraps around three sides of the house, bringing the outdoors right to your feet. And who wants to eat indoors when the perfect Summer weather calls you outside to dine on our custom-made, bar height picnic table As an alternative, sit out on the back deck which offers a view of the landscaped area and the undeveloped forest beyond. In the Winter you will be glad you've chosen to rent a newly-constructed, well-insulated cabin with double-paned windows plus two sources of warmth - the fireplace and central heat. AND - we've added a generator in May of 2022 so that you will never be out of power - even when PG&E power goes out all around, our lights, heat (or AC) and all other amenities will still be on!!
THE PINECREST/DODGE RIDGE AREA CAN BE YOUR TRADITION, TOO! ~ Or, maybe it already is and you want to make wonderful new memories at Rifugio! There are many fabulous things to do in the area - great family skiing/snowboarding at Dodge Ridge and sledding at High Sierra Snowplay in the Winter, and in the Summer, the great fishing, hiking, and boating choices are endless. We've prepared a book at the cabin - just for you - which lists all of the wonderful things to do/places to see, with Rifugio as your home base. Come ~ relax, refresh and recharge ~ experience Rifugio di Montagna for yourself!
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Check In 4:00 P.M.; Check Out 11:00 A.M.
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We booked our 4 day Christmas getaway with the family at Paul and Pam's Cabin and I have to say it was just so lovely! It was very spacious and close to Pinecrest Lake which was very convenient. Paul even called the cabin the next day we arrived just to check and make sure we were happy with everything and even had a little welcome basket waiting for us when we arrived. The only bad thing was that there was no snow on Christmas morning, but that was out of Pam and Paul's control...LOL! We will be staying here again in the future for sure.
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Thank you Pam and Paul for welcoming in your house! We enjoyed our stay a lot. Only one issue we encountered is slow internet and it must be due to heave rain. One of us was planning to work from the house and instead we played board games :).
Awesome property and excellent renters. The property had everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We will definitely be looking to rent again. 5 Stars all the way:-)
Our party of 8 had a wonderful time making snowy memories at Pam & Paul's beautiful cabin! The cabin is well appointed, and the owners are very helpful and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend!
We skied and snowboarded at Dodge Ridge and then enjoyed the house in the evenings. Holiday decorations were up and we felt very welcomed. The wi-fi was too slow to watch football, but that is our only complaint. Our vacation was very enjoyable.
We were very pleased with our stay. We had a total of six adults, three teenagers and five little ones. The three large bedrooms were perfect. All had large beds and plenty of room. There were extra blankets and pillows and airbeds. The kitchen was large and filled with just about everything you need. The outside deck was expansive and roomy, the family room was also well equipped with a large TV, sofa, gas fireplace, games and DVDs if needed. The location is great for visits to Pinecreast lake, dodge ridge or the tubing park. Parking was fine for three cars, any more than three and it would be a bit tight. It is important to follow the directions the owner offers. There is no cell service. There is wifi in the cabin, but no ability to call outside of the local area with the included phone. The local area is very small so be prepared to have an internet phone app if you need to call outside of the very immediate area. The larger towns down the hill are considered long distance so the house phone will not work. The owner is very transparent about this, so make sure you are prepared. In addition, the GPS/Google maps etc. will not work leaving the cabin so be prepared with a screen shot on your phone of the map to get back to the highway. The navigation should work on the way to the cabin, but leaving, that was not the case. That being said, I would recommend this cabin.
It was wonderful. The place was very accommodating and there was plenty of snow around the cabin for the children to play. The owners were readily available to communicate with. The only drawback is the steep driveway if you have a long vehicle. Its a sharp left turn to park. It may have been just fine if it wasn't snow season. Awesome kitchen, huge family dining table, comfy living area and 2.5 roomy bathrooms. It was so beautifully decorated for Christmas. We so appreciated the ambiance. Great family vacation for all of us.
Great place for a quick get away with my sister and her husband. Cabin is well stocked and plenty of room if you do have a large family. The only thing that could be an issue for some are the steps to get inside. Otherwise a great place!
This cabin is beautiful and well appointed. As the listing said “just bring your clothes and food”. The only issues we had were maneuvering the steep driveway and making the sharp turn at the top into the parking area. Also, renters are responsible for getting the garbage cans down to the bottom of the steep driveway and then hauling the cans back up the hill after trash is picked up. We are an older couple and this proved slightly difficult.
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