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Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love It!

 
 
 
Lewiston cabin rental - Covered front porch has nice furniture & is perfect for hanging waders
Covered front porch has nice furniture & is perfect for hanging waders
 
Lewiston cabin rental - Covered front porch has nice furniture & is perfect for hanging waders

Covered front porch has nice furniture & is perfect for hanging waders

The front porch is a splendid place for morning coffee or evening glass of wine

The front porch is a splendid place for morning coffee or evening glass of wine

Guests have full use of our 600' of riverfront, hot tub, fire pit & patio dining

Guests have full use of our 600' of riverfront, hot tub, fire pit & patio dining

The Honeysuckle room has a slider to private porch filled with honeysuckle

The Honeysuckle room has a slider to private porch filled with honeysuckle

Dining table expands & has a festive holiday tablecloth. Buffet is a pantry

Dining table expands & has a festive holiday tablecloth. Buffet is a pantry

The Rustic: barnwood paneling, log bed, slider to porch, river view and sounds

The Rustic: barnwood paneling, log bed, slider to porch, river view and sounds

Laundry center behind louvered doors. Soap and dryer towels included

Laundry center behind louvered doors. Soap and dryer towels included

Peaceful Cedar Sanctuary room looks out on trailing rosemary with forest beyond

Peaceful Cedar Sanctuary room looks out on trailing rosemary with forest beyond

Cozy fire inside; guests' catarafts waiting patiently outside

Cozy fire inside; guests' catarafts waiting patiently outside

Kitchen to dining area, which seats 6 nicely

Kitchen to dining area, which seats 6 nicely

Guests have use of our patio, the fire pit and the hot tub in background

Guests have use of our patio, the fire pit and the hot tub in background

Wood stove to the Sanctuary room, which has stacked bunk beds and a double bed

Wood stove to the Sanctuary room, which has stacked bunk beds and a double bed

Deer cruise by daily. Osprey are nesting nearby, too

Deer cruise by daily. Osprey are nesting nearby, too

View from the hot tub overlooking the Trinity River

View from the hot tub overlooking the Trinity River

A favorite guest. He and his wife are serious fly fishers and love Sow's Ear!

A favorite guest. He and his wife are serious fly fishers and love Sow's Ear!

Guests dining on the patio. Their freshly-caught salmon cooking on the BBQ

Guests dining on the patio. Their freshly-caught salmon cooking on the BBQ

Hot tub, river, deer. Bucktail put-in across river

Hot tub, river, deer. Bucktail put-in across river

We can handle large parties for kayaking and/or rafting

We can handle large parties for kayaking and/or rafting

This is Spot. Dogs of all sizes enjoy our river trips.

This is Spot. Dogs of all sizes enjoy our river trips.

Great blue herons, belted kingfishers and osprey are all around us!

Great blue herons, belted kingfishers and osprey are all around us!

Steelhead season on the Trinity sometimes includes snow. Not often enough for us

Steelhead season on the Trinity sometimes includes snow. Not often enough for us

End of the road peace, ample parking for vehicles & boats. Bisco approved

End of the road peace, ample parking for vehicles & boats. Bisco approved

Our first bunny guest! Our dog Scupper was very interested

Our first bunny guest! Our dog Scupper was very interested

Traffic jam Bucktail (the name of our little community) style

Traffic jam Bucktail (the name of our little community) style

Per night (USD) $115 - $165
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps10

Photos and Description of the Lewiston vacation cabin rental
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (priced for 6, but sleeps 8-10)

FISH~KAYAK~RAFT~HIKE~GROOVE

HOT TUB OVERLOOKING THE TRINITY RIVER

NO MINIMUM STAY

Sow's Ear is a 3BR/2BA cabin with wood stove, full laundry and kitchen. It's our only cabin of six that is not directly on the Trinity River, but it's only about a minute's walk down the drive and you have full use of our 600+ feet of riverfront, complete with hammocks, chairs, fire pit, more BBQs, a shaded dining set AND hot tub overlooking the river.

You can see and hear the river from the living room, porch and the Rustic and Honeysuckle bedrooms. The Cedar Sanctuary room that looks out on the rosemary garden and forest was remodeled in 2011 and completely paneled in cedar tongue & groove. In 2012, we put beautiful oak laminate in the living room and dining area. The master bath was remodeled spring of 2013 and now has a beautiful oak vanity and accessories; porcelain tile floor; and a fresh new color.

Sow's Ear is priced for up to 6 guests. We will consider more, but each additional guest is $15.75 per night (including tax).

Bucktail put-in is across the river and up a few hundred yards. Sow's Ear has proven to be a very popular cabin for fishers, who tie their boats off to the trees overnight. It is end-of-the-road quiet and peaceful.

Sow's Ear has a full kitchen with a new gas cook top and everything you could need for cooking (if not, we'll loan it to you); there is a cozy wood stove with firewood, as well as a Monitor heater; and it has a washer and dryer. A good selection of books awaits you. Wi-fi is available. You may also use our computer for internet access if necessary, but the cabin is Wi-Fi.

You can dine overlooking the river, lounge in the hammocks, or fish from the shore. We give great kayak lessons in front of our cabin and launch there for raft and kayak trips. We are very dog-friendly with friendly dogs, and you can take your dogs with you on kayak or raft adventures!

Michael Caranci of The Fly Shop in Redding says of our cabins:

'For sheer seclusion, access, and cozy, comfortable accommodations, the cabins at the Trinity River Adventure Inn are certainly among the best.'

Michael Caranci/The Fly Shop Redding, CA FFF Certified Master Instructor

If you're looking for comfort, peace and very reasonable rates, you're going to love Sow's Ear.

Keywords: Cabins,unique, Trinity River, Northern California, private,wooded, fishing, riverfront, kayaking, rafting, swimming, romantic, secluded, dog friendly, pet friendly

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About Heidi & Steph

Steph Dutton is a world-renowned kayaker who paddled from Canada to Mexico, then paddled the Oregon coast again, in the winter. He also circumnavigated California's Channel Islands, often enduring thirty foot seas.

Heidi Tiura owned and ran several businesses before running away to sea and working on tug boats in Alaska, Washington and Oregon.

Steph and Heidi are both Coast Guard licensed masters, and creators of Sanctuary Cruises on the Monterey Bay. They have been featured in numerous books and documentaries for their work with whales (including National Geographic's 'Whale Attack,' which was based on their Mother's Day 2004 whale watching cruise).

Now, they live on the upper Trinity River and their kayak adventures are of a tamer sort. When not rafting or kayaking with their guests, they can usually be found on their motorcycles, because Trinity County has the best roads for riding bikes.

Heidi & Steph purchased this cabin in 2005
Why Heidi & Steph chose Lewiston

Trinity County has the unbeatable combination of great natural beauty, incredible recreation opportunities, and it hasn't been overrun by tourists. People who have come here for twenty years remark at how little has changed. It is a spectacular place to explore.

What makes this cabin unique

Being on the river has to be one of the most relaxing things there is up here. Whether you fish, paddle, want to try the rope swing into the swimming hole, or just sit and watch the fish swim by, it is a wonderful escape to have a cabin right on the water (Alpen Glow, Miner's, Carriage House) or darn close to it with full use of our riverfront (Sow's Ear).

Lewiston cabin rental - Covered front porch has nice furniture & is perfect for hanging waders

Covered front porch has nice furniture & is perfect for hanging waders

The front porch is a splendid place for morning coffee or evening glass of wine

The front porch is a splendid place for morning coffee or evening glass of wine

Guests have full use of our 600' of riverfront, hot tub, fire pit & patio dining

Guests have full use of our 600' of riverfront, hot tub, fire pit & patio dining

The Honeysuckle room has a slider to private porch filled with honeysuckle

The Honeysuckle room has a slider to private porch filled with honeysuckle

Dining table expands & has a festive holiday tablecloth. Buffet is a pantry

Dining table expands & has a festive holiday tablecloth. Buffet is a pantry

The Rustic: barnwood paneling, log bed, slider to porch, river view and sounds

The Rustic: barnwood paneling, log bed, slider to porch, river view and sounds

Laundry center behind louvered doors. Soap and dryer towels included

Laundry center behind louvered doors. Soap and dryer towels included

Peaceful Cedar Sanctuary room looks out on trailing rosemary with forest beyond

Peaceful Cedar Sanctuary room looks out on trailing rosemary with forest beyond

Cozy fire inside; guests' catarafts waiting patiently outside

Cozy fire inside; guests' catarafts waiting patiently outside

Kitchen to dining area, which seats 6 nicely

Kitchen to dining area, which seats 6 nicely

Guests have use of our patio, the fire pit and the hot tub in background

Guests have use of our patio, the fire pit and the hot tub in background

Wood stove to the Sanctuary room, which has stacked bunk beds and a double bed

Wood stove to the Sanctuary room, which has stacked bunk beds and a double bed

Deer cruise by daily. Osprey are nesting nearby, too

Deer cruise by daily. Osprey are nesting nearby, too

View from the hot tub overlooking the Trinity River

View from the hot tub overlooking the Trinity River

A favorite guest. He and his wife are serious fly fishers and love Sow's Ear!

A favorite guest. He and his wife are serious fly fishers and love Sow's Ear!

Guests dining on the patio. Their freshly-caught salmon cooking on the BBQ

Guests dining on the patio. Their freshly-caught salmon cooking on the BBQ

Hot tub, river, deer. Bucktail put-in across river

Hot tub, river, deer. Bucktail put-in across river

We can handle large parties for kayaking and/or rafting

We can handle large parties for kayaking and/or rafting

This is Spot. Dogs of all sizes enjoy our river trips.

This is Spot. Dogs of all sizes enjoy our river trips.

Great blue herons, belted kingfishers and osprey are all around us!

Great blue herons, belted kingfishers and osprey are all around us!

Steelhead season on the Trinity sometimes includes snow. Not often enough for us

Steelhead season on the Trinity sometimes includes snow. Not often enough for us

End of the road peace, ample parking for vehicles & boats. Bisco approved

End of the road peace, ample parking for vehicles & boats. Bisco approved

Our first bunny guest! Our dog Scupper was very interested

Our first bunny guest! Our dog Scupper was very interested

Traffic jam Bucktail (the name of our little community) style

Traffic jam Bucktail (the name of our little community) style

Nearest Airport : Weaverville, Trinity Center or Redding at 15 Miles
Nearest Train : Redding at 45 Miles
Nearest Motorway : 299 at 3 Miles
Nearest Golf : great restaurant at the golf course, too! at 15 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Right at Sow's Ear
Car: recommended

Incredible fishing for salmon, steelhead, trout & more; fantastic winter steelhead runs. Year-round Ocean Kayak sit-on-top kayak lessons, demos, sales, rentals and guided river or lake trips; raft rentals, or guided river or lake trips. Great for fishing, birding and parties with smaller kids and big dogs. We cater to chickens.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Lewiston, California

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Base Rate
$165
1 night
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $150 Nightly; 5 nights or more: $135 Nightly
 
Quiet Season
Feb 19 - May 23
$145
1 night
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $130 Nightly; 5 nights or more: $115 Nightly

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Reservations are secured with a credit card, guest pays upon arrival
Fees And Taxes 5% tax & $65 cleaning fee

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Lewiston, California

Property Type:
  • cabin

Meals:
  • Catering available
  • Breakfast - Booking Possible
  • Lunch - Booking Possible
  • Dinner - Booking Possible

Floor Area:
  • 1400 sq. ft.
  • 1 story

Location Type:
  • Mountain View
  • Water View ...
    Trinity River views and sounds. River is 1 minute walk from cabin
  • Waterfront ...
    Full use of our 600' river frontage, hot tub & fire pit

Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Family
  • Away From It All
  • Budget
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Adventure

General:
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Plenty. Room for a boat. Paved
  • Living Room ...
    New oak laminate and tile 2012
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Free Long Distance ...
    Make all the calls you want in contiguous US EXCEPT information calls (dial 1.800.FREE411 for those)
  • Washing Machine ...
    Soap included
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Dryer towels included
  • Parking ...
    Ample!
  • Garage ...
    Single vehicle
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computer Available ...
    You can come to our place and use our computer if you don't bring one
  • Wood Stove ...
    Wood provided; a cozy fire awaits winter visitors each afternoon.
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Whole house A/C
  • Heating ...
    Whole house gas plus Monitor
  • Linens Provided ...
    Fabulous sheets! Fleece in winter, microfiber in summer

Kitchen:
  • Ice Maker
  • Pantry Items ...
    Basic spices; borrow anything from us!
  • Catering Available ...
    Fantastic meals are available on a limited basis. Check our web site, email or call for details. Read our guest's comments on our web site, too!
  • Kitchen ...
    Nicely appointed kitchen: new gas cooktop. Anything you forgot and we didn't provide, we can probably loan you
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove ...
    Glass gas cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker ...
    With filters
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Good assortment of quality utensils

Dining:
  • Dining
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 double , Log bed; slider to river porch
    Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , Log bed; private porch
    Bedroom 3 - 1 double , 2 bunk bed , Looks out on rosemary hill & forest
  • Queen size Beds (1) Hand-made custom log bed, Double Beds (2) One room has a hand-made custom log bed; the other has an asymmetrical metal lily bed, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Queen-sized, also very comfortable for one person to sleep on without folding out, Bunk Beds (2)
Entertainment:
  • Books ...
    We get compliments on our book selections
  • Music Library ...
    Forgot your tunes? Borrow ours on ipod
  • Stereo ...
    Bring your MP3s or ipods; we have a stereo docking/charging station as well as a Bose CD clock/radio (bring CDs for it)

Outside:
  • Bicycles ...
    Borrow our 2 crappy bikes any time
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Small gas BBQ + a Weber at your cabin. Outdoor dining set
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    We rent kayaks and rafts for the lakes or river; great guided river trips
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Laughably small lawn; meadow front
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Guests encouraged to use our fire pit, dining set, lounge chairs and gas BBQ located on river patio in front of our own cabin
  • Porch / Veranda ...
    Very comfortable covered porch has a slight river view with wonderful river sounds. Plant-lined in summer. Perfect for drying gear
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 6 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • children welcome ...
    Kids love chasing bluebelly lizards, kayaking, splashing in the river, going to the ponds, biking and hiking
  • pets considered ...
    We love dogs, but expect owners to clean up after them and make sure they aren't a nuisance. No aggressive dogs allowed

Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
    Great ponds less than a mile away provide warmer summer swimming than the river, but the river is lots of fun, too. Community pool in Weaverville
  • Hot Tub ...
    Located upriver from our own cabin, and less than a minute's walk on the paved drive from Sow's Ear, the hot tub overlooks the Trinity River and is a great place for stargazing

Onsite Services:
  • Private Chef

Attractions:
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • health/beauty spa
  • ruins

Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • boating
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • antiquing
  • eco tourism

Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling/diving
  • snowmobiling
  • cross country skiing
  • kayaking
  • rock climbing
  • water tubing
  • whitewater rafting
  • mountain climbing
  • rafting
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting big game
  • hunting small game
  • jet skiing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • hunting

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Lewiston, California

Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love It!
average rating of 5.0 based on 25 reviews
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Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love It!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p201502vb
(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)
Lewiston Trinity River
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Thank You

Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We sure enjoyed our time on the river. Thank you for your hospitality!
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Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love It!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p201502vb
(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)
Lewiston Trinity River
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Our Stay Was Too Short

Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
We had a terrific time. Only problem was that our stay was too short. Sow's Ear worked out perfectly for us. The dogs had a blast. Our old dog, Kiera, 12 years old, acted like a puppy. The fishing was not great, but that probably had more to do with the fishermen than anything (maybe wrong location, wrong bait, and/or wrong time of day). We just enjoyed being together and relaxing in such a picturesque setting.
We would love to return before the summer is over. We are contemplating having a large family get-together and renting Alpen Glow and the other cabins too.
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Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love It!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p201502vb
(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)
Lewiston Trinity River
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Excellent Fishing

Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
Great. Excellent fishing. We will do this again!!!"
business
Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love It!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p201502vb
(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)
Lewiston Trinity River
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Family Friendly and Comfortable

Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Sow's Ear is family-friendly and comfortable. We hope to be back next year!"
[This was year two for the Olson's 3 generations to spend a week with us. They swim, fish, hike, build rock structures, play with their dog and generally have a ball.]
business
Just Off the River, Hot Tub-Very Quiet: Dogs & People Love It!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p201502vb
(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)
Lewiston Trinity River
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The Fishing Was Great

Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Hey that was a great stay at the Sow's Ear. The fishing was great, the hospitality wonderful and the kayaking was more fun than a barrel of water monkeys. Thanks for everything. Hope you have a great summer; you two are terrific!
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