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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 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 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 Laundry center behind louvered doors. Soap and dryer towels included Peaceful Cedar Sanctuary room looks out on trailing rosemary with forest beyond Cozy fire inside; guests' catarafts waiting patiently outside Kitchen to dining area, which seats 6 nicely 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 Deer cruise by daily. Osprey are nesting nearby, too 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! Guests dining on the patio. Their freshly-caught salmon cooking on the BBQ Hot tub, river, deer. Bucktail put-in across river We can handle large parties for kayaking and/or rafting This is Spot. Dogs of all sizes enjoy our river trips. Great blue herons, belted kingfishers and osprey are all around 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 Our first bunny guest! Our dog Scupper was very interested Traffic jam Bucktail (the name of our little community) style

Lewiston cabin rental - Covered front porch has nice furniture &amp; 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

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

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

Laundry center behind louvered doors. Soap and dryer towels included

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

Cozy fire inside; guests' catarafts waiting patiently outside

Kitchen to dining area, which seats 6 nicely

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

Deer cruise by daily. Osprey are nesting nearby, too

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!

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

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

We can handle large parties for kayaking and/or rafting

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

Great blue herons, belted kingfishers and osprey are all around 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

Our first bunny guest! Our dog Scupper was very interested

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

Bedrooms3
Sleeps10

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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).

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

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

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p201502vbi

(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)

Lewiston Trinity River

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Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: August 2012

We sure enjoyed our time on the river. Thank you for your hospitality!

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(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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(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)

Lewiston Trinity River

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Excellent Fishing

Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: April 2012

Great. Excellent fishing. We will do this again!!!"

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(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.]

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(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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(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)

Lewiston Trinity River

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Our Family Had a Great Time

Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: June 2012

Our family had a great time at your cabin.
It was exactly what we needed for us to get together at such a lovely spot. We had plenty of space indoors and outdoors.
We appreciated the easy access to the dog friendly hiking trail and the soothing sound of the river.
The rafting trip was also perfect for our group.
Thanks Steph and Scott for doing all the hard work :-)
and being patient with the landlubber doggies. Even the weather was perfectly ordered for our group.
Thank you Heidi for taking our pictures. We are definitely very interested in visiting your cabin in Dunsmuir for skiing
and returning to Trinity! Thanks again and have a lovely summer!

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(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)

Lewiston Trinity River

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San Anselmo, CA USA

Great place ans service

5 of 5

Submitted: May 11, 2010 Stayed: February 2010

We stayed for 3 nights at the sow's ear and had a great time. We had a group of 4 Anglers up here for a Steelhead trip in Feb. and we arrived late to find the house was warmed by a blazing fire and all the lights were on. The owner was there to meet us (he lives next door) and was happy to provide any help we needed. He even heated the hot-tub up for our arrival! The place was clean, well stocked and perfect for our group. Everybody commented what a great find this was for us. I will never stay anywhere else when I am up here! I am sure their other accommodations are equally as nice! My compliments to the owner's who understand the value of going the extra mile for their guests!
Sean
San Anselmo, CA

Recommended for: Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

Owner's Response: How kind! When our guests arrive late, we try to make sure they have a cheery place waiting for them, regardless of their ETA. It's always great hearing they appreciated their cabin and how they were treated. We're thrilled that Sean and his party liked Sow's Ear so much, and know they will also flip when they see our other river cabins, however Sow's Ear has just gotten some nice upgrades such as a new gas cooktop on the kitchen.

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(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)

Lewiston Trinity River

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Submitted: May 10, 2010 Stayed: May 2010

We had a great time. Next time we hope to do a raft trip. Thanks again! PS: Nice [new] cooktop!

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(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)

Lewiston Trinity River

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Submitted: May 10, 2010 Stayed: May 2010

We had a great time. Next time we hope to do a raft trip. Thanks again! PS: Nice [new] cooktop!

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(530) 778-3444 (California, USA)

Lewiston Trinity River

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Submitted: February 16, 2009 Stayed: February 2009

"[Loved] the beauty of the river and area, pampering and excellent meals and company. Hope to fish and hot tub next time!"

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25 Reviews of Property 201502 in Lewiston, California

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Our Stay Was Too Short

Excellent Fishing

Family Friendly and Comfortable

The Fishing Was Great

Our Family Had a Great Time

Great place ans service

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