Dandelion's Lair, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin in Twain Harte!

Twain Harte, California
$223 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

We hope you enjoy your stay in our mountain home.

Your stay will be in our rustic, relaxing cabin with an unconventional layout. Dandelion’s Lair features 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with plates, silverware, pots, pans and everything you need to make a homemade meal. The Dining table seats 6 with a view of the front deck. The Living Room features a comfy reading chair and two large couches for maximum seating. A game table provides an area for family fun - along with a bookshelf of games. (During Christmas, we decorate with a tree, wreath and stockings.)

We regularly use our vacation home and love sharing it with others when we are not using it. We hope you love it as much as we do.

SOME IMPORTANT ITEMS AND INSTRUCTIONS:

RULES & REGULATIONS: See Attached Document
TV/DVD: There is a DVD player - feel free to bring your own DVD's to enjoy a night in! There is WI-FI, basic cable and a Smart TV to login to your favorite streaming accounts.
FIREPLACE/WOOD BURNING STOVE: Please buy your own wood to burn, we do not provide it. Please be careful with fire.
FURNACE: Heat is provided by a forced air gas furnace powered by propane.
CAMPFIRES: We do NOT allow any Campfires on the property, EVER, due to wildland fire danger.
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: It’s located in the front by the driveway. Please make sure the cover is removed before turning it on inside the house.
HOT WATER HEATER: Located in the kitchen. Please keep it in between “A” and “B” if you have young children, up to “C” if it’s only adults, while you are there. When you leave, turn the dial to the lower setting.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Located outside on the south-east side. If outlets stop working, check the breaker box after removing and turning off the offending appliance. Flip the tripped breaker and “clear” it by switching it all the way off to all the way on. There are power failures, in a forest, when a tree falls, it not only makes a sound, it takes out power lines. In a big winter storm, this can happen multiple times on the same line.
WATER: It’s on for you!
BBQ: There is a propane BBQ grill for your use on the deck off the dining room. Check the propane tank; turn on the tank, and then light. Please clean and cover the BBQ after it cools down. There is also a charcoal grill as well, you must provide your own briquettes. Please do not light the deck on fire.
SHEETS AND TOWELS: are provided, but you may also bring your own. As mentioned, there is 1 queen sized bed, 2 full sized beds, 2 twin beds. Please wash and dry one load of used sheets or towels before you leave. All other used linens may be placed on the floor in front of the washer. You may leave a load drying in the dyer if you do not have enough time to finish. (Unless very soiled, comforters and blankets do not need to be placed in front of the washer - we wash these regularly offsite, as our machine cannot handle the large load.)
NEIGHBORS: they are all friendly, nice people. Please say 'Hello' and be considerate.
THE DRIVEWAY is narrow, needing ALL WHEEL DRIVE to make it up in WINTER. In winter, it's an icy slide of doom for any 2 wheel drive vehicle. We are not responsible for any injuries or damage you do with a 2 wheel drive car. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OR 4 Wheel Drive is recommended and required in WINTER. AWD not required in other seasons. We are at 3700 foot elevation, which is roughly the snow line for colder winter storms.
GARBAGE: we have garbage and recycling pickups on Mondays.

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cabin with Twain Harte Lake Membership Privileges!
Classic Twain Harte Cabin. Lots of Knotty Pine in this rustic home. 2 blocks from down town Twain Harte so it is just a short walk. ACTIVE LAKE MEMBERSHIP so bring the family and friends and enjoy Twain Harte Lake especially during the summer. Lots of room inside the bedrooms of this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath cabin. One of the bathrooms has a skylight in the shower! Yard is fenced for the small ones, either kids or dogs. Parking for 2-3 cars. Open kitchen and dining. 40 minute drive to Dodge Ridge and Lake Pinecrest or up the hill to Kennedy Meadows for hiking and fishing. Two hours to Yosemite for a day trip for 20 minutes to Sonora for movies and fun shopping.
Come visit Dandelion's Lair, a cabin all on one level, steps in between living room and kitchen and primary suite, with pine and oak trees filtering the light! The bedrooms have a queen in the primary, a bunk bed with a full on bottom and a twin mattress on top in the bunk room, and a 3rd bedroom with a full sized bed and twin!

Activities include the following:
Twain Harte Lake Access between Memorial Weekend and Labor Day weekend in Summer. Welcome to Twain Harte Lake, a little slice of paradise in the heart of the Sierras. Created through construction of a dam in 1928, this private, membership lake provides 40 acres of unlimited fun and enjoyment. Many family cabins, built in the early years, are still owned by descendants of the original owners bringing a remarkable sense of history to the daily life of this community.
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Lake is enjoyed by lake members, their families and guests, along with those who rent the cabins owned by Lake Members. You will be captivated by the crystal clear lake, and starry night skies, and all that the community of Twain Harte has to offer.

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Black Oak Casino, Pinecrest Lake Resort, Horse Back Riding, Aspen Meadow Pack Station, Kennedy Meadows,

Cave Tours, Mercer Caverns , California Cavern, Moaning Caverns, The Great Outdoors, Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest,

Other Activities

• Pinecrest Lake, a great place for boating

•Hiking

•Skiing

•Snow boarding

•Cross-country Skiing(Around Summit Ranger District

•Snow Play( Contact Summit or Miwuk Rangers Stations)

•Snow Mobiles(Around Summit Ranger District)

•Historic Trolley 49 service

•Take a tour at Iron Station Vineyards

We require a 3 night minimum booking for Holiday Weekends, Such as, but not limited to: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1198 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Heidi

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    I liked how convenient it was to Twaine Hart. The cabin is super spacious and great for large families. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. On the downside, the Christmas decorations were still up (in June), the front yard was overgrown with weeds, and the interior could use a touch up.

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    Overall, 10/10. I'd almost say a 9 but i think some things were just overlooked that normally wouldnt be an issue. When you walk in the front door, the cord to the chandelier had been frayed. The drop box is also super hard to get in to. So no real problems, just minor inconveniences. This is our second visit to Dandelions Lair and we recommend it and will definitely be back!!!

  • Julia S.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Love this spacious cabin! I only rated a 4 for cleanliness because of the caulking in ceiling crevices. (I worked for construction so I see stuff like that)Other than that this cabin was everything you needed. Water pressure in MBR bath needs to be addressed also. We walked to downtown Twain Harte and every one is so nice along the way and in the shops. I will definately reserve the Dandilion Lair again!

  • Grant D.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    This was the wonderfully quiet place to stay, yet close to downtown as we walked to Dinner & Events a couple times a day. A very eclectic cabin layout.

  • Joe C.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Location was just as described. As we looked around, the same word came to all of us, rustic. That's a good thing too! Very clean and a bit funky too, and that's a good thing! You can tell where they built additions to the house and the added rooms made for a comfortable stay for the 5 of us. We were there in the early summer and spent very comfortable evenings on the deck. We'd return in a heartbeat. Great value if you need a place in Twain Harte!

  • Brian C.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Lovely area, super close to Twain Harte center that we could easily walk to. Also close to trails, and only 15' from major grocery/retail chains which was very convenient.The house is charming, and the living room area was cozy and had a nice mountain vibe. AC worked great, kitchen had everything needed to prepare quality meals, and the front deck and fenced in yard were a Godsend for hosting the puppied.Even when I had a request to add another streaning platform to the tv, the host was readily available by phone and helped me out remotely.A wonderful, charming place... and having access to Twain Harte lake was the cherry on top!

  • Kayla F.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    We had a great time! The house is well equipped for small kids and families.

  • Steve Dad B.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    Had everything we needed.

  • Jen C.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    We all had our own bedrooms, very comfortable beds. Skylight in the shower! So rustic and very quiet. Great fenced in front yard for the dog with porch. She laid out there for hours. We will be back.

  • Adrian S.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We had a lovely time. Everyone is so friendly in Twain Harte, but groceries are expensive. The cabin is a bit dated and run down in some areas but is all functional. Bring your own coffee. Wood was provided but more kindling would have been nice. The house is cozy. The beds are soft but we are spoiled so the queen size was small. The house and neighborhood are quiet and relaxing. Even with lights on I found the house rather dark, which I enjoyed, but I was glad flashlights were provided and I brought my headlamp for making fires and such.We appreciated the four sleds. We had intended to go-to Leland snowplay but it was so crowded we found a slope and made our own sled routes. Kept the day costs lower and the kids loved the powder.I found this a great deal. The host was responsive but did not overly communicate.

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Besides a few things, handle on the dresser fell off, had an awful time trying to light the pilot light on the water heater lol, it was an incredible trip. We loved the age and uniqueness of the cabin. The fact that we got to bring our pups made it feel like a home away from home. We definitely recommend and will be back!!

  • Diane S F.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    We were a party of 6 and brought our dog on vacation with us for the first time. This property was perfect for a family with a dog. The owners left a binder with instructions for how to find things and for checking out. There were helpful labels to easily find extra bed linens, towels, water heater temp, etc. The kitchen was well-stocked for meal prep. Great for families with pets looking for a budget-friendly place in a beautiful setting!

  • D W.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Pictures did not adequately represent what we got. With a good clean, decluttering and minor repairs it could be a great place to stay! Host had obviously not prepared for our arrival, but was quick to respond.

  • Garen C.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    The price is reasonable, and there is central ac. The location is good, and the laundry is great. But the house is showing its wear in places. Every step sounds like a herd of animals as many floorboards creak loudly at every step. The house was caked in dust, and none of the linens were set on any of the beds, which was an annoying inconvenience. That said, the Manager brought back the cleaners and replaced the ac filter upon our loud complaints. I found the AC system filter the recycling bin and it was covered in 3 inches of fur. I bring that up because it is sympotamic of the house not being well-maintained. A few burnt out lightbulbs added to that sense, along with a fence about to fall over, cracks in the outside, and a soft stair in the entrance. Even the very basic coffee maker has no auto shutoff. Instead it the Manager seems to rely on Guests to make sure that they don't cause a fire versus replacing a $20 coffee maker. Still, there were positives, and the rental was on the more economical side. Some beds were better than others. Our kids enjoyed the house, and we appreciated the games and books.

  • Ryan N.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Great location being close to town and the lake! So much to do in the area!

  • Denise G.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Pre-visit chat with owner answered questions and was very helpful. Location is great, lake access important for summer fun, and lots of room to spread out. 3adults and 2 small children on this trip but cabin could accommodate a few more. 4 star cleanliness due to decks that needed sweeping and floors that might have been mopped better. But over all, a responsive host and fun cabin for vacation. Would stay again.

  • Alicia S.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    Great lau out and location

  • Angela S.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Quaint old cabin that has a gated deck and front yard that was appreciated. Bedding could use an update all around.

  • Martin B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    This is a nice little place, a bit quirky floor plan. For the most part it was clean. There were plenty of dishes but only three glasses. The instructions in the cabin did not show where or how to get to the lake. The deadbolt on the door is a little tricky with the key. The beds were comfortable and the showers were nice. Overall, it was comfortable and a nice place to stay.

  • Robin M.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    While we appreciated being able to bring our dogs to this rental, the cabin was not very clean. Also, the beds had not been made. In addition, the previous renter filled the garbage can to the top and there wasn't room for us to put our garbage in (we brought it home with us). So instead of having a happy family memory of our weekend in Twain Harte, we will remember that this cabin totally missed its mark for being clean, comfortable and relaxing.

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