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Reviews of Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home

Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home
Sierra City, CA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
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9.8/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy lovely home
we loved our stay at this cozy home in the forest with a creek running out front. It’s an older house with character, and it felt very comfortable and clean with a fully stocked kitchen for any and all cooking you might want to do. The beds were very comfortable and we loved hanging out on a rainy day when it was too wet to hike, just enjoying a fire in the fireplace. Toby was very attentive and available throughout the pre and post-visit periods in addition to the time we were at the house. A great find.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darius K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great old time feel.
Driveway is a little sketchy in the wet but other than that the place is great and I would recommend staying there. Shady and quiet as you are up from the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for exploring Lost Sierra
Nice spacious digs with great creek music.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A good getaway
If you like a cabin in the woods, you will like this place. We had trouble finding it because of an obscure address sign. I talked to the owner, and he is putting up an easier to spot sign. Some windows could use light-blocking curtains. It was bright in the upstairs bedroom at 5:30 AM. The owner agrees with me and hopefully will add curtains. Other than this minor issues, the place was comfortable. Meals were easy to prepare in the kitchen. I would rent it again for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P., Davis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful mountain getaway
spacious, comfortable, rustic cabin in a magical setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home, Great Owner
The home is lovely, clean, and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well appointed, with a great deal of space in which to work. The owner is wonderful to work with, always very responsive and helpful. He even had a welcome bottle of delicious Syrah waiting for us. The setting is beautiful, with a fast flowing creek running through the property and an additional water feature in the back yard. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My family and I had a great time over Thanksgiving weekend staying at this cabin. Great location, very clean and lots of room for you and the family. Toby was an exceptional host. Thanks and hope to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in the moutains.
Loved our weekend stay here. Was close to Downieville and the little shops in Sierra City. The little creek that lines the property was very peaceful. Hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshing retreat
Such a beautiful setting with the burbling brook running past the house. There was wildfire smoke some of the days so we were glad we brought up an air purifier. Around the house it was so peaceful and green woes of the world are far away. Owner is really helpful. Stairs are steep to 2nd floor, easy to go around the back of the house & there is a ground floor room for the older folks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

dee s.

Liked: Cleanliness
my stay dee stosich
checkin time is too late 1 o clock would be better. put blinds on upstairs windows --too hot more/better ice trays need electric kettle for hot water need written instructions for the electronics---VCR and TV remotes indecipherable
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mari J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sierra City Home
We had a wonderful stay. House was clean and well stocked. Love the large deck and the relaxing environment. Great communication with the owner, Toby. The only thing I would change is to put window curtains up in the bathroom. I hope the next time I travel to Sierra City the house is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Clean and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

cece a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, much better then expected
The description given for this property is specific and great, more importantly its all very true. You will definitely get everything described. As beautifully written as it is, it really is even better then that. First the owner Tobias, is very informative and will reply back to all ur questions quickly. He's very kind and made it feel very comfortable to go to him with whatever questions or concerns u may have. My family and I are very private and don't really like dealing with people to much. Simplicity is what we want. Don't want to deal with anything extra or have to meet with people and deal with the whole awkwardness of dealing with a stranger. That was our main concern with using this type of rental instead of a hotel. Communicating with Tobias didn't feel awkward or weird at all. I was very comfortable from our first communication with one another. The home is just great. It has more then expected...more then necessary available to you so that u feel at home. And its so so clean..I can't say enough about the cleanliness of this home. Everything u may need is there and easy to find. We are homey people and are content being at home. We took this trip because our 11 yr old daughter had been telling us for a year she wanted to be in a private forest with her family. As her parents we felt it was our obligation to allow her to expierance the outdoors even though we didn't know how to be outdoors. We wouldn't know what to do to camp so we were looking for a place that would make her feel like she's in the middle of the forest when she was outside but made us feel at home when we were inside. We definently felt at home and the outside is breath taking. Just beautiful. Makes us wish we learned how to camp so we could be out there more often. Absolutely gorgeous and so so private. Loved it. The only thing I wish would have been different is that the windows would be covered. My daughter is 11 and when bed time came around not having curtains on the windows was a problem. She ended up wanting to sleep in the living room on the couch with the outside lights on..and of course I had to sleep with her. Also the bathroom didn't have the windows covered and the windows a clear. I taped wrapping paper on them to cover them up during our showers. Its a very private area and unless someone was in the back yard u probably couldn't be seen showering but if ur standing at the back door u can see whoever is showering shower. It was a simple fix though
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
This cabin was great! Very spacious with plenty of room for cooking and hanging out. Everyone had their own bedroom which was great. There were tons of supplies and everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Mountain Charmer
The house is nestled in a small grove of trees with a babbling brook and a large front porch. Perfect for family or a mountain bike trip. Charming collection of books, dvd’s, music and cookery add a nice touch to the experience. Owner is very hospitable and responsive. It’s a vintage but charming property and we absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness
La vie est un long fleuve tranquille (Life is a long quiet river)
The overall experience from securing the cottage and throughout the stay was overwhelmingly POSITIVE. The host: Toby is a fantastic host, ensuring we get the right information and providing options (there was a snow storm the day before we were due to drive up and torrential rain on the day we had to leave) for our stay. The scenery: The cottage was set back atop a little hillock with the creek flowing, with snow laden trees and hills - beautiful setting. The property: We arrived to a clean, cosy, and warm cottage. It has all the amenities of a home away from home, well equipped kitchen and firm mattresses. Lots of room for the kids to spread out and come together playing the numerous board games. Toby let us borrow sleds and the kids had a wonderful time. We also tried to do a little hike but were caught in knee-deep snow...we'll come back in late spring or early summer! The conclusion: If this cottage is available, don't hesitate to book it. Thank you Toby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the house as much as we do, and we're happy you had a great celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. You are welcome back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway in beautiful location
This was a great spot for our family to be able to explore the area while also meet up often with other family members camping at Wild Plum. Even with a 24 hour power outage, we really didn't have any issues (refrigerator held its cool!), the house is stocked with plenty of cooking supplies, and it was clean and spacious. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to getaway to the mountains but keep some modern amenities (like good wifi and hot showers! :) )
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Vivian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ambiance by a beautiful creek.
Sitting on the deck listening to the creek flowing past was very relaxing. This is an older home with some quirks, located in an old neighborhood with similar homes. There have been updates such as new windows and flooring upstairs. The stairs are steep and not suitable for anyone with a disability. Kitchen was well equipped. The owner called as soon as we arrived to make sure everything was OK and helped us with a problem we had. We enjoyed a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Vacation
Our stay at Toby's home in Sierra City was worth every penny. The running creek alongside the house with expansive outdoor deck provided an ideal place for our family to hang out and spend time together. Back area with the nice Weber grill next to the stonewall waterfall was a great place to bbq for the family. Locals also new Toby and their home so it was nice to stay somewhere which felt so friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review and I'm glad you enjoyed the house as much as we do! Hope you make it back some day.

10/10 Excellent

sita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet comfort
Beautiful area, we had a great time. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away and relax in the mountains. Tobias was prompt getting back to me with any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
We're glad you enjoyed the Sierra City House and its wonderful mountain area. Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P., Santa Cruz

Fantastic location & great vacation house
We've been coming to Toby/Michelle's house in Sierra City for years. The house has always been sparkling clean and so wonderful to come home to after a day of mountain biking. The house is well shaded in the trees, so it's refreshingly cool even when temps are in the 90's outside. The sound of the babbling brook outside brings nature into the house and makes it the perfect sound to drift off to sleep to each night. There's plenty of space in the house/deck and the house has all the amenities you could need. Plus, you can't go wrong with so many fabulous MTB trails right at your fingertips!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

A family vacation week in Sierra City
Wonderful house for our family of four adults, two children and two dogs. Plenty of room inside with spacious kitchen and great deck. Used the Sierra City location for easy access to spots in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Toby was accessible and prompt in responding to any questions we had by email. We are looking forward to staying again. Michael

8/10 Good

Angella F.

The Sierra City House in October
We so enjoyed the location, layout and accommodations in this vacation rental. Every window gave you a view of the trees. The sleeping arrangements were perfect. The beds were very comfortable. When we cooked or BBQ'd everything we needed was there plus everything worked! We have recommended the property to others. We do plan on booking again. We walked to town. There is a well stocked store. Very quaint environment. We were off season however still able to have a drink, dinner as well as conversations with locals. It rained much of the visit. We still 4 wheeled off road, went fishing, hiked...the best was no TV. Did not tell the kids about the internet access. We played games, talked and laughed while we relaxed. Thank you Toby and family for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016