Escape to Papa's Mountain, a family and dog-friendly retreat with an open floor plan perfect for gatherings. Share wholesome moments by the gas stove, challenge friends to a pool tournament, or enjoy al fresco dining on the deck with propane BBQ and outdoor seating.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok
Papas Mountain
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With plenty of room for the kids to play outside and a wide array of entertaining amenities, Papa's Mountain is that mountain getaway you've been looking for! This family and dog-friendly retreat offers its lucky guests an open floor plan that combines the kitchen, dining area, and living room for even more togetherness with your group. The interior decor is filled with elegant wooden touches here and there, providing that much-desired rural atmosphere. Gather around the gas stove during winter nights and share wholesome moments with your family or friends. The private pool table will add entertainment to the equation–you can host a pool tournament and challenge your friends to a fun time! The kitchen is spacious and has all the amenities you could need to whip up anything, from full-course meals to snacks on-the-go. However, if you'd like to spice things up a little bit more, outside you can find a propane BBQ and the deck is conveniently equipped with an outdoor dining area.
Downtown Shaver Lake is a short two-mile drive up north where you'll find several dining options, supermarkets, and more! Shaver Lake offers great summer sports, activities, and events along the shores of our lake. Shaver Lake (the lake) is perfect for boating and fishing. Horseback riding along the shores of the lake is an unforgettable activity you can try.
Things To Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. This home does not have AC. This home does not have internet.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near the marina
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Please contact Vacasa for more details.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Shaver Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Museum of the Sierra and Sierra-Mono Indian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sierra Marina and China Peak Mountain Resort. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Shaver Lake travel guide
Is Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok located?
Located in the heart of Shaver Lake, this holiday home is steps from Sierra National Forest and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Shaver Lake. Museum of the Sierra and Sierra Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Dreamy mountain house w/large wood deck & private pool table - Dogs ok Reviews
Reviews
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An amazing location and property. Quiet and well designed home with a very comfortable layout. Just needs a deep cleaning including removing very visible stains from walls… and dust on all surfaces including low light fixtures.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kimberly H.
17 Oct 2023
Very nice stay...
We loved staying here. House was clean upon arrival. Kids loved it. And the adults loved the privacy and seclusion. Absolutely beautiful.
Kimberly H.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Valentine V.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Spacious Stay but Needs Better Cleanliness & Management
We stayed at this property for a winter getaway from February 7-9. The layout is spacious and worked well for our family, and the location is conveniently close to the main road. We also enjoyed the high ceilings and the nice balcony.However, the overall quality of the space was subpar. Cleanliness was an issue—linens were not as fresh as expected, light fixtures were dusty, and the space didn’t feel thoroughly cleaned. The upstairs shower took too long to heat up, and check-out time was too early, especially since the cleaner arrived before we had even checked out. Also, finding the key box was confusing due to unclear instructions.While the space has potential, better cleanliness, clearer instructions, and a more reasonable check-out time would make the stay much more enjoyable.
Valentine V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Scott E.
10 Apr 2024
Mountain getaway
We have stayed here in the past a couple of times. We love how big the cabin is. Loved the pool table to keep everyone entertained. Upstairs master bed was horrible, it is a box spring on top of a box spring ( so no mattress). It was definitely not comfortable and I could hardly sleep without my hips or back hurting. The white microwave above the stove was disgusting, good thing there was a spare one on the counter. The dishwasher was full of dishes still from the previous tenants and, I don't know if they were clean or dirty. Could've used more rugs on the inside next to the 3 sliding glass doors since it had snowed and all of the outside rugs were wet. Overall we had a good time playing in the snow and playing pool, but for the price you pay it really should be clean.
Great location and private property. Very convenient to everything Shaver Lake/Dinky Creek. Cleanliness was the only knock on the property. It could have been cleaned much better but property management was always quick to respond to questions and if you are visiting the area you should be spending most of your time outdoors anyway. Would stay again.
Sam L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
FERMIN G.
8 Sept 2024
Shaver Cabin
Nice place, will stay again
FERMIN G.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mark S.
24 July 2025
Papas Mountain Home
The house was great, beautiful deck, nice vaulted ceilings, easy move in. The deck has a nice view and the trees were blocking most of the sun so the interior didn't get too hot. Could use a deep cleaning.
Mark S.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sandy
5 Sept 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Really needs a deep cleaning .. also had briken furniture on top floor that i reported qhen i got there ..
Sandy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Phil B.
21 Aug 2024
Weekend with the boys
This a great spot for a dude get away. We were all happy that we didn't bring women. We will definitely book again!
Phil B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Jordan S.
18 June 2025
Disappointed
Super cute place very close to both dinkey and shaver but too many things were messy and or missing
Jordan S.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Jasen F.
7 Feb 2023
Loved all the big windows and the convenient location. There were some things I didn't like such ...
Loved all the big windows and the convenient location. There were some things I didn't like such as the lack of cleanliness, examples are dirty floors, counter tops, trash can, shower curtain, bath tub and dingy old blankets. Some blankets were moving blankets, good thing I brought some of my own.
Jasen F.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Priscilla E.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property had a lot of broken things like furniture, railings, shower knobs, towel holders. The shower upstairs came out like a water hose but had a shower head and the hot water never came out. It was not clean, the floors had a lot of dust a crumbs, the oven needed to be cleaned before use. Some dishes were not cleaned when pulled from cupboards.There were spider webs. One of the sliding doors was hard to open because the crud in the trades.no trash bags but the one that was in the trash can when we got there. Furniture that was not broken was wobbly. It was very spacious in the cabin, the pool table helped with passing time, the deck was spacious,and in a good location. The neighbor was a little snotty when asking for help directions. Honestly if this house was cleaner and so many things were not broken it would be a cute place to stay
Priscilla E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Tina W.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cleanliness
I wanted to love this cabin but I just couldn’t get over how dirty it was. It was so bad we left a day early. I cannot even begin to understand why we are charged a ridiculous fee for cleaning when it was far from being clean. A few examples being that the fridge had blood from meat that had sat in there, also human hair in the fridge. Bathtub/showers had dirt and hair as well as a blue sheen of some type of cleaning product that was sprayed on and left. We will not be staying at this cabin again. It has so much potential and it’s unfortunate that the owners don’t take more pride in fixing it up a bit
Tina W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Madison M.
4 July 2024
It’s okay
I do like the cabin I think it’s beautiful but It can definitely be cleaned up a lot more and updated but also the bathroom door and bedroom door downstairs locked on me several times… the door locks it self from both sides so they need to fix that. I really like the kitchen area though it was nice set up. The shower upstairs is super small and dirty. There’s no tv downstairs just one small tv upstairs in the master bedroom. There’s no wifi. They can definitely fix it up but other than those things it was a fun getaway.
Madison M.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Elise T.
14 Jan 2023
Dirtiest place I’ve ever stayed in
The kitchen was dirty. We could see glass rings on the counter tops, dirty, floor rugs that in the bathrooms were nasty. There were yellow water rings and dog fur all over the back of the floor rugs. Ripped screen door. They had a small 2 person futon as a couch. It was so dirty that nobody wanted to sit on it. When we arrived i went to put there groceries in the fridge and realized that it was not working. The temp outside was about 88. They couldn’t send a tech out, out 300.00 worth of food went bad.
The beds were disgusting. Broken down. Looked underneath the bed after I had slept on it and was again disgusted. Carpet was filthy and the bed had 2 cement blocks and ripped duct tape holding it up. The bead was broken down in the middle. Needless to say, we all had an uncomfortable time and spent most of our time outside. Waste of money. The entire place was unacceptable
Elise T.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ryan M.
20 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Way too filthy!
The Cabin is flat out filthy. I cannot belieive that a business that owns this cabin would allow such a place to be borderline uninhabitable. The amount of dust everywhere in unbelievable. I purposely requested the place be cleaned after reading another reviewers comments, especially since I was bringing aninfant, and long story short, anyone walking barefoot, or baby crawling on the floor, were left with black marks and dust all over the skin. The air is so dusty and stale. There is no AC unit, only heating, but the air filter looked like it hadn't been changed in years. By the end of the 3 night stay, multiples people left with sick or suffered severee allergies. Not good, expecially if one is worried about COVID. I almost cancelled and headed home 3 hours away on the first night.
There is no bear safe place to throw trash, just a few cans outside the door with basic plastic lids. I figured they knew something about the local animals that we didn't so we emptied our trash on night 2. Sure enough, a small bear came and scattered the trash all over the dirt, but luckily I caught it in the act in the early AM and was able to run him off. We kept the stinky trash inside the home the rest of the stay. The pool table looks great on picture, but is warped pretty good. Of the approximately 10 pool cue sticks hanging on the wall, only 1 had a tip to chalk, the rest were bare to the plastic. I saw the seating in the pictures and was a little concerned, but after trying it out, I cannot stress enough, the place is not that big, and comfortable couch seating is limited. There is more but I'll leave with this, I, nor anyone of my friends or family, will be booking a place owned by this local vacation business in the future. PS. As soon as you book through VRBO, they send out there own VACASA app for you to sign up and manage your trip. I regret creating the account, becuase now they have been email spamming me with their other vacation homes.
Ryan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
REFUJIO C.
11 Feb 2023
CABIN
EASY ACESS PLENTY OF ROOM
REFUJIO C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Art C.
26 Apr 2022
Great place to stay
Loved it...will stay again ..definitely would recommend!!
Art C.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cortney M.
28 Mar 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not comfortable
Arrived at the house and check in was easy but the house is dingy and not comfortable. Only one couch and soft chair. There were brown recluse spiders everywhere even got one crawling on me in the middle of the night. Needs a good deep clean occasionally and pest control.
Cortney M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joseph O.
19 Dec 2021
Papa's Mountain Dec 21
Had a great stay at this cabin. The first day there was an issue with the hot water but they quickly sent someone out to fix it. The house was very clean, The pool table was great and the gas stove was a nice touch as it was very cold up there. Would definitely stay here again.
Joseph O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David G.
10 Dec 2021
Awesome
Loved the location love what the place had to offer and very secluded and quiet this is actually the second time I've been here this year. Highly recommend it.
Very close to town just a few minutes away. Also close to main road, quick and easy access. House is very nice. I do recommend to add better cookware. We struggled a lot to make breakfast as all pans did not work and our food was getting stuck on pan. Also there was not much of utensil such as knives, bowls, cups etc. Bedrooms were nice with plenty of room but beds were not comfortable at all. Overall we made everything work to have a great time. We also took walks in the "backyard" into the woods which was very relaxing. It has a huge deck but definitely needs a fire pit of some sort.
Dirty, beds stained not washed plyboard and bricks under better to keep up. Not comfortable. Chips in couch. Upstairs shower looks like it not sturdy. Rude person came to tell us to leave .