Peaceful Mountain Cabin with Private Lake and Game Room Near Long Barn, California

Description

In an exclusive gated community nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Imagine waking up to towering pines whispering in the breeze and golden light filtering through the forest. Step onto the deck with your morning coffee and let the stillness wrap around you. This is where time slows, nature speaks, and memories are made.

This authentic cabin features its original full knotty pine Interior, preserving the warmth and character of classic mountain living. Every detail tells a story, and this very cabin was once a favorite retreat for a visionary tech founder who sought inspiration and peace within this private, gated community. From lake days to ski runs, only 10 minutes to the majestic Pinecrest Lake and Dodge Ridge ski resort. Minutes away from the majestic town of Twain Harte, breathtaking Ditch and Flumes, Lyons Dam, and many other secret trails and Creeks. On-site Lake, Playground, Basketball court, and Toboggan Hill for sledging in winter. All within the community.

You’ll find two decks designed to embrace the mountain views, an open upper deck perfect for soaking up the sunshine, and a covered lower deck where you can relax while feeling sheltered from the elements.

Downstairs, the lower-level game room offers hours of fun, featuring a 9-in-1 combo table with ping pong, foosball, basketball, and more, perfect for friendly competition after a day of adventure.

Guests enjoy exclusive access to a private lake perfect for quiet reflection in summer, and Toboggan Hill, where winter brings the joy of sledding and laughter beneath snow-dusted trees. Beyond the gates, you’re minutes from some of the Sierra’s most breathtaking wonders, iconic bridges, scenic hikes, and misty forest trails. The cabin includes a curated guide highlighting these special spots, many of which were personally cherished by its famous former guest.

From the bottom of our hearts, we hope it resonates deeply, inviting reflection, presence, and a renewed perspective.

This isn’t just a stay, it’s a chance to relive moments that sparked creativity, to walk the same paths that once inspired someone who changed the world, and to create your own unforgettable chapter. As one guest put it, “The Knotty Pines Inspiration — a true thinker’s retreat.”

SPACE
You will receive a 4-digit code for check-in.

ACCESS
Private entrance.

NEIGHBORHOOD
In an exclusive gated community nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Imagine waking up to towering pines whispering in the breeze and golden light filtering through the forest. Step onto the deck with your morning coffee and let the stillness wrap around you. This is where time slows, nature speaks, and memories are made.

This authentic cabin features its original full knotty pine Interior, preserving the warmth and character of classic mountain living. Every detail tells a story, and this very cabin was once a favorite retreat for a visionary tech founder who sought inspiration and peace within this private, gated community. From lake days to ski runs, only 10 minutes to the majestic Pinecrest Lake and Dodge Ridge ski resort. Minutes away from the majestic town of Twain Harte, breathtaking Ditch and Flumes, Lyons Dam, and many other secret trails and Creeks. On-site Lake, Playground, Basketball court, and Toboggan Hill for sledging in winter. All within the community.

TRANSIT
Only 10 minutes to the majestic Pinecrest Lake and Dodge Ridge ski resort. Minutes away from the majestic town of Twain Harte, breathtaking Ditch and Flumes, Lyons Dam, and many other secret trails and Creeks. On-site Lake, Playground, Basketball court, and Toboggan Hill for sledging in winter. All within the community.

NOTES
Use of the wood-burning fireplace is available for a $50 daily fee. For safety, adults only may operate the fireplace. Please open the rear air vent to ensure proper oxygen flow, and plug in the fan to promote circulation.
-Cleaning instructions: At the end of stay, clean all dishes and surfaces. Place all waste in trash bags and dispose of them in the dumpster at the bottom of Ruth Lane. As you exit the cabin, it's the first right. We are on a septic tank, so please do not flush items down the toilets or pour grease down the sink drains after cooking.

Peaceful Mountain Cabin with Private Lake and Game Room Near Long Barn, California