Long Barn, California
Nestled in a small valley surrounded by the Stanislaus Forest, this chalet style cabin located in the gated Sierra Park offers the beauty, comfort, and relaxation you are looking for.
From the moment you pass through the gate and drive down into Sierra Park- it feels like you are taking a step back into a simpler time. The smell of the sugar pines, listening to the bull frogs in the lake, and the dark sky full of stars always reminds me of my time at summer camp in the Sierras. This truly is a four seasons destination- the green grass and wildflowers in the Spring; Summer brings the warmth of the sun, fun times on the lake, and beautiful evenings on the deck; Apples in the orchard, and the golden leaves in the Fall, and of course Winter brings the beautiful snow covered trees and cozy fires in the wood burning stove.
Once inside the house - you will be reminded of an Austrian or Swiss ski chalet, with beautiful custom pine woodwork throughout the house. A covered gazebo on the deck in summer provides shade and an "outdoor living area" for your afternoons at the house.
The kitchen is fully stocked with pans, appliances, and utensils for easy preparation of meals. The new Charbroil BBQ is ready for BBQs with family and friends!
The large living room is designed to remind you of being in a rustic lodge- with plenty of space to gather with extended family and friends. The fire in the wood burning stove makes the place extra cozy. Every bedroom has been designed to be a place where you can escape to relax, read, or take a nap. You're in cabin relaxation mode here!
When you venture out there is plenty of fun for everyone here- enjoy the playground, basketball court and the lake in Sierra Park, or play golf and pickle ball in Twain Harte. there are lots of places to explore for beautiful hikes, horseback riding, boating on Pinecrest Lake, fishing at Kennedy Meadows etc. Yosemite is an easy day trip. In the winter, skiing at Dodge Ridge is close by, and snow play at Leland Meadows...the possibilities for fun are endless!
My hope is that you'll disconnect and completely relax here. But if you need to get online, there is high speed wifi available at the house.
Just under 3 hours from San Jose- the drive up here once you pass Oakdale is beautiful-with rolling hills, horses, and cattle ranches.. Come visit!
Dana’s home is just gorgeous and the deck facing the pond is now my happy place in my mind. The cabin is so beautiful and the decor lovely. Dana’s thoughtful attention to detail is evident everywhere you look. There is the best coffee station I have ever seen, an abundance of books, sweet details like s’mores ingredients, and the most comfortable seating in abundance. The bathrooms are gorgeous too - so well designed and decorated. The deck was just gorgeous!!! The lovely cabana/gazebo was decorated so perfectly that I was taking notes for my home. I actually found the lovely wind chime that was on the deck and bought it for me home. When you walk out onto the deck you are met with this incredibly fresh, green smell that just immediately brings a sense of ease and calmness within your body. I could have spent the whole time on the deck. The gazebo provides lovely shade and you can also sunbathe if you like. Dans took such care in making sure her home was so clean and cool for us (there was a heatwave while we were visiting). The trails around the pond were so fun to explore with our kids and the playground in this gated community was a delight! There was even a little improvised honor system booksale on the school bus stop bench that we bought some books at. And a dog park too in the complex! Everything about our stay was beyond lovely. And Dana is the nicest and most thoughtful host. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a gorgeous, magical time!!
We had a wonderful stay and magical experience - with feet of snow each day. It's a beautiful home in a serene location. In the house, anything you could possibly need is at your fingertips. Communication with the owner, Dana, was excellent. We will undoubtedly be back.
Nice clean place with big open living room and porch. Area close to pinecrest and would be great for summer months also. Two of the main bedrooms are lofts / set up very nice but are open to the main lofted living room. But worked great for our family event!!
We had a great stay at a beautiful mountain home. The property was as exactly advertised. Extremely clean and well stocked. More than enough room for the 8 people in our extended family for the three nights. Views of the meadow/ lake from the living room and large deck.
We had a wonderful, relaxing long weekend at Dana's beautiful cabin. So homey, cozy and well-stocked. My grandchildren (3 and 6 yrs) had a great time sledding and playing in the snow. Dana was very responsive and helpful host.
The cabin is beautiful and the pictures are accurate! We enjoyed a long weekend, received close to 2' of snow at the cabin. There's a great view off the living area and the wood burning stove makes for a classic winter feel. Dana is a very gracious host and ensured our trip to her place was a success, she even called to make sure we made it out of the snow ok! We will definitely be booking we her again, and thank you Dana!
My family had a wonderful time at this cabin. Beautiful views, large family space, and many memories made. Would recommend to friends and hope to visit again.
The Christensen Cabin was welcoming, homey, comfortable, cozy, and perfect for our family’s Holiday gathering. Our hosts provides large selection of books, and games. Our family ranged from 2 to 80, they was something for everyone. We felt safe and secure nestled in the pines dusted with both rain and snow.
Place was great. Nice and clean. Great communication throughout from the owner. Would stay again for sure. Lucked out and got plenty of snow.
We felt at home from the moment we walked in, the place was clean and cheery, everything we needed for a great stay was in place so we had a great family time. Very happy with our overall experience!
Dana, the host was very attentive to our needs, replying quickly to our questions. Her home is inviting and fully equipped. Loved sitting on the deck in early morning listening to a variety of birds, and viewing the landscape including the pond, very peaceful. Spent a nice week with family, plan to return. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
All I can say is, wow, where do I begin! We new that the cabin would be beautiful from the photos, and being such a close drive to Pinecrest lake in one direction, and Sonora for good eats and beer gardens in the other is prime location. However once we actually got to this home, it was better than we could have imagined. I contacted Dana before our trip to ask about a slightly earlier check in time, she was more than accommodating! The house guide and check in process is simple, and she gave me additional information prior to checking in so I had no questions once getting there. The property is behind a private gate which will be personalized to you to enter. The neighborhood is quiet and gorgeous. The balcony of the cabin looks over the large swimming pond, which had many children and families running around the beach, kayaking, and swimming. I even went on a run one of the mornings around the back of the pond where there are pretty trails and wild flower fields. It is just breath taking. The cabin itself was extremely clean and full of unique and homey details that were perfect for being in the mountains. Dana even left out fun little things for the kids like American flags, bead necklaces, bubbles, and miniature golf sets. The kitchen was stocked with anything you would need and more to cook and bbq any meal! The kids enjoyed the large living room, netflix available, and stash of board games under the stairs. There are plenty of placed to sleep, and our bed in the room downstairs was very comfortable. Both bathrooms are renovated beautifully with a walk in shower down stairs and a VERY large soaking tub upstairs! The back deck is where the adults spent most of their time as the view is impeccable. Pinecrest lake was about 15 minute drive through the mountains, but the beach was packed with kids and fun. Check out the outdoor movie theater while you are there! We would absolutely stay here again, and have already talked about booking it year after year.
Consistent communication from the start. The area was quiet and beautiful. The cabin stayed cool and was well equipped with kitchen supplies and bathroom necessities. Great view from the patio where we enjoyed our breakfast before our walks around the property. Nice neighbors.
Awesome home!
Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Lovely community! Dana is an excellent host. We will definitely be back!
We had a fantastic experience at Dana’s mountain home. The house was very beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, super clean and comfortable. The large living room allowed us to spend the evenings in a nice, warm atmosphere. The patio was very spacious and revealing picturesque views of the surrounding nature. It was furnished with new, well maintained patio furniture. The bedrooms were nicely decorated and with comfortable beds with electric blankets. The kitchen was very clean and fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The bathrooms were remodeled and extremely clean. Overall it exceeded our expectations and we had memorable time. We definitely will come back!
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