UNIQUE, SECLUDED, 5-STAR, LUXURY LOG CABIN IN THE GOLD COUNTRY

 
 
 
Kirkwood cabin rental - Luxury log cabin on five-acres
Luxury log cabin on five-acres
 
Kirkwood cabin rental - Luxury log cabin on five-acres

Luxury log cabin on five-acres

Open living room with gas fireplace

Open living room with gas fireplace

Gourmet kitchen w granite counters

Gourmet kitchen w granite counters

Dining room table seats 6

Dining room table seats 6

Kids love the built-in triple bunk beds

Kids love the built-in triple bunk beds

Enjoy

Enjoy

Pool table and dart board by the fire

Pool table and dart board by the fire

Home theater w Bose audio system

Home theater w Bose audio system

Log stairs to loft

Log stairs to loft

Ski bedroom with private bath

Ski bedroom with private bath

Private bath with pebble shower floor

Private bath with pebble shower floor

Spa bath in basement

Spa bath in basement

Spa shower for two with unlimited hot water

Spa shower for two with unlimited hot water

Large queen bedroom in basement

Large queen bedroom in basement

Get away from it all

Get away from it all

Reading, game, and TV loft

Reading, game, and TV loft

Queen bedroom with private balcony

Queen bedroom with private balcony

Relax by the fire, free high-speed wireless Internet

Relax by the fire, free high-speed wireless Internet

Picnic on the porch

Picnic on the porch

You can't do this in the suburbs!

You can't do this in the suburbs!

Plenty of parking for the whole group!

Plenty of parking for the whole group!

Only 16 miles from Sutter Creek

Only 16 miles from Sutter Creek

Take a short hike into

Take a short hike into

Luxury log cabin on 5 forested acres

Luxury log cabin on 5 forested acres

Per night (USD) $349 - $499
Per week $2,299 - $2,499
Per month $5,499 - $5,999
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps12
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Kirkwood vacation cabin rental
4 BR+/3.5 BA, 2,750 SF custom-built log cabin, sleeps 9-12

Come stay in a secluded, custom-built, luxury log cabin nestled in the woods. Situated on five acres of private forested land in the heart of California's historical Gold Country, Gold Creek Cabin is only a 2-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area and just over an hour from Sacramento. You'll avoid the Tahoe commute traffic and feel so far away from it all. Gold Creek Cabin (3,500 foot elevation) is 38 miles (61 km.) downhill from Kirkwood Mountain Resort and just 16 miles (26 km.) uphill from Sutter Creek, one of the most popular and well-preserved Gold Rush towns, offering a variety of nice restaurants, antique stores, and unique shops.

Gold Creek Cabin was designed to accommodate two families comfortably:

- 4 bedrooms plus loft, 3.5 baths

- Three queen beds, built-in triple bunk bedroom, and queen & twin AeroBeds for loft (sleeps 9-12)

- Reading, game and TV loft with skylights

- Large recreation room with fireplace, pool table, dartboard

- Home theater with HDTV flat screen and Bose audio system

- DirecTV HD service and 150+ DVD collection

- Free high speed (12 Mbps) WiFi service

- Large wrap-around deck on two sides with gas grill

- Private balconies off upstairs bedrooms

Enjoy 'luxury camping' amenities:

- Gas campfire and Adirondack chairs on the front deck

- Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances

- Radiant heating in bathroom floors

- Tankless hot water system for endless hot water

- Two gas fireplaces, instant on with thermostat

- Central heat and A/C

- Full-size washer and dryer in utility room

In the winter, easily access the cabin from the Bay Area even when it is snowing hard uphill at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Don't risk not being able to get to your vacation rental. Then make the drive to the ski mountain as soon as roads are clear. If roads are closed, enjoy all that Gold Creek Cabin has to offer, such as the home theater with 150+ DVDs, DirecTV HD, dartboard, and pool table.

In the summer, plan to quickly get away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area with an easy, 2-hour drive into the heart of the California Gold Country. Explore the historical attractions and visit Gold Rush towns like Sutter Creek and Volcano. Take a hike in to the ''potholes'' and relax by the water. Plan to go fishing, boating, biking, hiking, kayaking, and really enjoy the outdoors. Grill on the large wrap-around deck and relax in the Adirondack chairs, enjoying a cold beverage.

Sit around the ''instant on'' gas fire pit at night and make s'mores or just enjoy the peach and quiet under the stars.

We will help you plan a customized Gold Country getaway for your group! For more details on the property and local area, there are documents shared at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3auvsixosjln6ew/7zeAjCINBX

Layout: Queen bedroom and spa bathroom with steam shower in basement along with recreation room, home theater, and laundry room. Queen bedroom with private bath and shower, living room with cathedral ceiling open to kitchen and dining area, half bath on first floor. Queen bedroom and triple built-in bunk bedroom share a bathroom with bath and shower, open reading and game loft on second floor.

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About Doug Gribbel

We live in the San Francisco Bay Area and love to spend quality time together as a family. Our favorite family trip was to a dude ranch in Montana where we stayed in an authentic log cabin. We truly felt like we were on vacation, escaping the stress of modern day life, and had much more fun than if we were staying in a hotel. With Gold Creek Cabin, we sought to recreate that atmosphere and provide a place where families (including dogs) could meet, relax, and enjoy all the wonderful things to do in the Gold Country. Doug has been a real estate consultant, providing insight to developers about resort properties, and now works for a real estate start-up in the Bay Area. Kelli was an art major and is the truly creative one in the family. Together, we designed, built, furnished, and now manage Gold Creek Cabin. We love spending time with Lily and Hayden (our children), Harley (our black lab), and any friends who join us at the cabin.

Doug Gribbel purchased this cabin in 2008
Why Doug Gribbel chose Kirkwood

After making the long, congested commute to the Lake Tahoe Area, we sought to find a place where we could really get away more easily and more frequently. We bought a five-acre parcel of forested land in an old Gold Rush town called Volcano in 2005 and set out to design and build a unique vacation home that we could share with other families. Largely undiscovered by most people in the Bay Area, the Gold Country is located in the Sierra foothills and is accessible year-round via Highway 88 and well-maintained Amador County roads. At Gold Creek Cabin (3,500 foot elevation), you can stay above the hot valley climate in the summer and enjoy easy access even during heavy snowstorms in the winter. Incredible year-round recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, fishing, and boating in the summer and world-class skiing in the winter. The close proximity to the Bay Area (only a 2-hour drive) allows us to visit frequently, even if we don't leave until after an activity on Saturday. We can arrive in time for a nice dinner Saturday, enjoy a full day of fun, and still return home before dinner on Sunday. With no minimum stay (except during holidays), your family can do the same, even if you don't think you have time for a vacation.

What makes this cabin unique

Here are some of our Gold Creek Cabin favorites: making s'mores by the campfire on the deck, watching the deer walk through the woods, playing in the built-in triple bunk bedroom, taking a steam shower after a long day skiing, sledding and making jumps out front, following the trail to the teepee camp out site at night, building forts in the woods, shooting arrows at Hayden's archery range, listening to music while cooking in the kitchen, eating breakfast together at the breakfast bar, watching a movie together in the home theater, listening to the sound of silence, playing pool and darts, looking up at the bright stars at night, playing horseshoes, letting Harley roam and sniff, watching the snow fall outside while in front of a warm fire, cooking Kona-marinated chicken from Swingles on the grill, reading in the loft, having a drink while sitting in the big Adirondack chairs on the front deck.

Kirkwood cabin rental - Luxury log cabin on five-acres

Luxury log cabin on five-acres

Open living room with gas fireplace

Open living room with gas fireplace

Gourmet kitchen w granite counters

Gourmet kitchen w granite counters

Dining room table seats 6

Dining room table seats 6

Kids love the built-in triple bunk beds

Kids love the built-in triple bunk beds

Enjoy

Enjoy

Pool table and dart board by the fire

Pool table and dart board by the fire

Home theater w Bose audio system

Home theater w Bose audio system

Log stairs to loft

Log stairs to loft

Ski bedroom with private bath

Ski bedroom with private bath

Private bath with pebble shower floor

Private bath with pebble shower floor

Spa bath in basement

Spa bath in basement

Spa shower for two with unlimited hot water

Spa shower for two with unlimited hot water

Large queen bedroom in basement

Large queen bedroom in basement

Get away from it all

Get away from it all

Reading, game, and TV loft

Reading, game, and TV loft

Queen bedroom with private balcony

Queen bedroom with private balcony

Relax by the fire, free high-speed wireless Internet

Relax by the fire, free high-speed wireless Internet

Picnic on the porch

Picnic on the porch

You can't do this in the suburbs!

You can't do this in the suburbs!

Plenty of parking for the whole group!

Plenty of parking for the whole group!

Only 16 miles from Sutter Creek

Only 16 miles from Sutter Creek

Take a short hike into

Take a short hike into

Luxury log cabin on 5 forested acres

Luxury log cabin on 5 forested acres

Black Chasm Cavern National Landmark
Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emprium
Sutter Creek
Whiskey Flat Saloon
Volcano Union Inn
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Nearest Barpub : Whiskey Flat Saloon at 7 Miles
Nearest Ski : Kirkwood Mountain Resort at 38 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Volcano Union Pub at 7 Miles
Car: necessary

Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Historical Gold Country attractions, Wine Tasting in Shenandoah Valley Wine Country, Sutter Creek, Sutter Gold Mine, Volcano, Black Chasm National Monument, Jackson Rancheria Casino, Jackson, Amador County, Fiddletown, Plymouth, Lake Tahoe

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Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Kirkwood, California

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$349
$449
Fri, Sat, Sun
$2,299
$5,499
1 night
 
 
Ski season
Nov 1 - Mar 31
$399
$499
Fri, Sat, Sun
$2,499
$5,999
1 night
 

Additional information about rental rates

50% down to secure your reservation and the balance due 2 weeks prior to check in
Fees And Taxes One time cleaning fee of $150, 10% tax, $89 property damage protection policy fee that covers your group against accidental damage during your stay, instead of a deposit
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Kirkwood, California

Property Type:
  • cabin
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2750 sq. ft.
  • 3 stories
Location Type:
  • Mountain ...
    The cabin sits on a private, 5-acre, forested lot.
  • Rural ...
    Beautiful Sierra foothills in the CA Gold Country.
Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Away From It All
  • Family
General:
  • Heating
  • Alarm Clock
  • Hair Dryer
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Water Cooler
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Soap
  • Local Maps
  • Basic Soaps
  • Parking ...
    Plenty of room for several cars
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Park right next to the cabin for easy unloading/loading
  • Living Room ...
    Vaulted ceiling with gas fireplace, leather couch, comfy chairs
  • Gas Fireplace ...
    (2) Instant on with thermostat
  • Internet ...
    Free 12MB high-speed WiFi connection
  • Towels Provided ...
    Plush, white towels
  • Broadband Access ...
    DSL
  • Wireless Internet ...
    Free 12MB high-speed WiFi connection
  • Telephone ...
    Cordless phones
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Central A/C
  • Linens Provided ...
    All sheets, pillows, towels, and down comforters
  • Washing Machine ...
    Full Size in unit
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Full Size in unit
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Free Local Calls
  • Shampoo
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Filtered Water
  • Free Long Distance
Kitchen:
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Pantry Items
  • Freezer
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Full 1 - toilet , shower
    Full 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Full 3 - toilet , shower
    Half 1 - toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 4 - 3 twin/ single , Built-in triple bunk bed
  • 1. Basement queen bedroom: largest bedroom, stays the coolest and is the quietest (due to the basement location), lacks the log cabin feel (has carpeting and sheetrock), 'spa' bathroom with steam shower is adjacent 2. First floor queen bedroom: ski themed, opens to front deck, private bath is the one with the pebble floor shower, tends to be noisiest given the central location (can hear bedroom above) 3. Second floor queen bedroom: private balcony, stays warmer due to top floor location, skylight, shares tub/shower bath with bunk bedroom 4. Triple bunk bedroom: private balcony, stays warmer due to top floor location, skylight, shares tub/shower bath with queen bedroom, great for singles 5. Aerobed 'bedroom': Double air mattress that can be placed on the second floor loft (warmer and shares any available bath) or rec room (cooler, but must be the last to bed at night!)
Entertainment:
  • CD Player
  • Pool Table
  • MP3 Dock
  • Games for Kids
  • DVD Player
  • Books
  • Television ...
    50' Samsung plasma flat screen
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    DirecTV HD
  • Stereo ...
    Bose Lifestyle home theater, Bose SoundDock for iPhone or iPod
  • Game Room ...
    Dartboard and pool table, home theater
  • Games ...
    Selection of board games
  • Music Library ...
    iPod and Bose SoundDock
  • Video Library ...
    150+ movies
  • Toys
  • DVR
Outside:
  • Ski & Snowboard
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Wraparound on two sides
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Propane grill
  • Balcony ...
    Private balconies off 2 bedrooms
  • Beach Chairs
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Wood Deck
  • Deck Furniture
  • Barbecue
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • Events Allowed
  • Groups
  • pets considered ...
    Well-behaved dogs allowed.
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • winery tours
  • forests
  • restaurants
  • live theater
  • caves
  • pond
Leisure Activities:
  • paddle boating
  • sledding
  • gambling casinos
  • walking
  • antiquing
  • horseback riding
  • horseshoes
  • wildlife viewing
  • shopping
  • boating
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • medical services
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • kayaking
  • water tubing
  • ice skating
  • skiing
  • water skiing
  • swimming
  • mountain climbing
  • freshwater fishing
  • cycling
  • rafting
  • mountaineering
  • hiking
  • snowmobiling
  • rock climbing
  • fly fishing
  • sailing
  • spelunking
  • wind-surfing
  • jet skiing
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • hunting
  • golf
  • snowboarding
  • whitewater rafting
  • cross country skiing
Notes:
Other Activities: Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Historical Gold Country attractions, Wine Tasting in Shenandoah Valley Wine Country, Sutter Creek, Sutter Gold Mine, Volcano, Black Chasm National Monument, Jackson Rancheria Casino, Jackson, Amador County, Fiddletown, Plymouth, Lake Tahoe

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Kirkwood, California

Unique, Secluded, 5-Star, Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country
average rating of 5.0 based on 10 reviews
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Unique, Secluded, 5-Star, Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p389695
+1 6507764059
Kirkwood Gold Country / High Sierra
United States
5

Excellent accomodations

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 24, 2012
  • Stayed: Sep 2012
Twelve of us stayed for the weekend to attend a wedding at the "Hideout Lodge"; just over thirty minutes up the hill. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would go back at our first opportunity. Our only regret was that we were not able to stay longer. This log cabin is everything it is represented to be. There were more than adequate linens and other amenities for our large group. We found this property very comfortable and accommodating and highly recommend it.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Unique, Secluded, 5-Star, Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p389695
+1 6507764059
Kirkwood Gold Country / High Sierra
Prescott, AZ
5

Amazing log home in beautiful, serene setting.

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 12, 2012
  • Stayed: Sep 2012
We were attending a wedding by Kirkwood Resort & wanted our whole family to stay together. We found this & our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer to enjoy it. The home is very warm & welcoming. We had some babies & toddlers in our group & found a baby gate and pack and play which made our visit much easier. The guys had a pool tournament, the kids loved walking in the forest & the ladies enjoyed sipping wine on the deck. It has a great kitchen with all the staples you need. There is no downside to this property. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with. A+++++
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Unique, Secluded, 5-Star, Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p389695
+1 6507764059
Kirkwood Gold Country / High Sierra
Dana Point, California
5

Perfect Fit

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 2, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
This beautiful home was a perfect fit for our three-generation family getaway. Everyone was comfortable with their own bedroom and spa-quality bathroom. All were entertained with games, movies, pool table, archery and best of all, hide-and-seek in the 5-acre woods. When extended family joined us for a meal, there was room for all on the spacious deck. We returned home with wonderful family memories.
Owner's Response: We're glad you chose to spend some quality family time at Gold Creek Cabin and are so happy that you all had a nice visit! Please come back any time and generate some more family memories.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Unique, Secluded, 5-Star, Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p389695
+1 6507764059
Kirkwood Gold Country / High Sierra
Oakley, CA
5

AMAZING CABIN!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 12, 2011
  • Stayed: Jul 2011
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your cabin, it was unbelievablly beautiful!! The moment we walked in the door, we were floored! The pictures don't do it justice. The kids loved the triple bunk bed and the adults loved the steam shower. We hiked to the Potholes on the first day and had a great time, even though it rained on us. We also loved that it was only a short drive to the Sutter Creek Gold Mines and also the Black Chasim Caverns, They were both awsome. We enjoyed waking up to our daily visits by the deer in the area and sitting by the fire pit each night making smores. We will definatly be back again and would highly recommend your cabin to all of our friends. Thanks again for making our stay a great one!!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Unique, Secluded, 5-Star, Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p389695
+1 6507764059
Kirkwood Gold Country / High Sierra
Roseville, CA
5

Relaxing Time!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 23, 2011
  • Stayed: Jun 2011
We had a wonderful stay at Gold Creek Cabin. Tastefully decorated, with a comfortable atmosphere. We had 2 families with lots of room for everyone. The cabin is kept clean and fully stocked with all those little extras. And, I can not say enough about the fabulous bath towels!!! The kids enjoyed the pool table, darts, and movies. The adults enjoyed time on the great decks with margaritas in hand! We did some exploring and brought the air soft guns and even tried out the bow and arrows. Nice and private, we couldn't see or hear any of the neighbors from the house.
Something that would be helpful: If you are not familiar with the area you will want to mapquest things before you come to the cabin. Because there is almost no cell coverage, I couldn't use my phone gps or look at any maps on google. I had to use the maps at the cabin and needed them to be a little more detailed.
Doug was really great about supplying info and answered all my questions in a timely manner. Many Thanks!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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