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The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access

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The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access provides amenities, such as a firepit and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access

  • Living & Dining
    • Bright living room with gas fireplace, plush sofa (sofa bed), accent seating, and a 55" smart TV
    • Vaulted dining room seating 10 pays homage to this original Twain Harte cabin
    • Fully equipped kitchen: full-size fridge, gas stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker & grinder, kettle, rice cooker, blender, and toaster
    • Primary Bedroom – King bed and blackout curtains (ground floor)
    • Guest Bedroom – Queen bed and blackout curtains (ground floor)
    • Loft Bedroom – Four twin beds (including a trundle), perfect for kids or a group; 50" smart TV with HDMI cable for gaming consoles
    • Living Room – Queen memory-foam sofa bed for two additional guests
    • Sleeps up to 10 across 6 beds + sofa bed
    Bathrooms
    • Two full bathrooms stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, lotion, essential toiletries, and fresh towels
    • Hair dryer in each bathroom; laundry (washer/dryer) located in the primary bathroom
    Game Room
    • Upstairs loft game room with pool/air hockey/ping-pong 3-in-1 gaming table and board games

    Outdoor Retreat
    • Hot tub (7 person) under covered gazebo with privacy curtains and chandelier
    • Barrel sauna (4 person) with premium cedar and sauna stones
    • Gas fire pit with a circle of eight Adirondack chairs on a stamped-concrete patio
    • Wrap around deck with BBQ grill, outdoor dining seating 10, and premium patio furniture for lounging
    • Front- and backyard market string lights
    • Hammocks for peaceful naps under the towering native trees
    • Half-acre lot with loads of lawn games and space to roam
    Extras
    • EV charger by the front steps (scheduled charging overnight)
    • Fast Xfinity Wifi throughout
    • Every sleeping area is cooled — central A/C serves the ground-floor bedrooms and living room, and a mini-split cools the loft bedroom; central heat plus a gas fireplace keeps your family cozy in the winter
    • Huge driveway + street parking

    Guests have exclusive access to the entire cabin, deck, patio, and 0.51-acre grounds, including the gazebo-covered hot tub, sauna, fire pit, game room, hammocks and EV charger.
    Twain Harte Lake Access (seasonal): As members of the Twain Harte Lake Association, we're able to extend lake access to our guests during the season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend). The lake is a private, member-and-guest swimming area with a sandy beach, diving rock, rafts, and a snack shack.

    A few important details:
    • Registration is required in advance. We must register each guest (by name) with the Lake Association before your visit — so we'll ask for the full names of everyone in your party, including children (kids under 2 are free but still must be registered).
    • Entry fee: $10 per person, per day, paid at the gatehouse. Provide the property address at the Gatehouse for admission.
    • Capacity: The lake has a capacity limit, and access can be restricted on busy weekends and holidays. We recommend arriving early.
    • We provide 4 beach chairs, a sun umbrella, and pool noodles you're welcome to bring down to the lake.

    Full Lake Rules are provided in the house guide and must be followed — see the House Rules section below for the key ones.

    • LAKE SEASON: Lake access is only available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Outside those dates the lake is closed to everyone.
    • MOUNTAIN SETTING: This is a wooded cabin at elevation. Expect uneven natural terrain, pine needles, and local wildlife. While the grounds are mostly level, the front door is 7 steps up from the driveway (3 steps from the back deck), so the home is not step-free.
    • HOT TUB & SAUNA: Please review the quick-start guides in the home (QR Codes). Use at your own risk and always supervise children.
    • FIRE PIT AND GRILL: Gas-powered; instructions provided. Never leave open flames unattended, and follow any local fire restrictions in effect.
    • WINTER SEASON: Twain Harte gets snow. Sierra Drive is county-plowed; the driveway and walkways are cleared as needed. Carry chains in winter conditions.
    • PETS: No dogs or other animals are permitted at Twain Harte Lake at any time.
    • SECURITY: For the security of the property, ring cameras are located on the front deck and backyard. The cameras are for exterior security monitoring only and do not record interior spaces. Guests are advised that the outdoor entertaining area includes a hot tub with privacy curtains and a sauna with frosted glass.
    • EV CHARGER: Available to guests on an overnight charging schedule.


    RENTAL AGREEMENT & CHECK IN PROCESS
    Guests are required to sign a short-term rental agreement prior to check-in. The agreement outlines house rules, liability, and property use. We also ask guests to provide an ID and CC upon booking. These additional security measures had to be implemented to prevent fraudulent bookings. A link with all of this information will be provided upon booking. If you are not comfortable with any of this information, you are welcome to cancel within 24 hours of booking as long as it's not a same day booking.

    PLEASE NOTE:
    All electronic accessories and system connections are clearly labeled not to be removed or tampered with. These items are provided for guest use only during your stay and must remain in the home at all times; any missing, damaged, or removed electronic equipment or connections will incur a $100 replacement fee, which may be charged through the booking platform.

    Extra Guest Policy: We allow up to 2 additional overnight guests for $50/night per person.

    Important: We only provide beds and linens for up to 10 guests. Any additional guests beyond this number will need to bring their own bedding/sleeping arrangements.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Twain Harte Lake Rules The following are set by the Twain Harte Lake Association, not by us, and apply to all renters.
Violations can jeopardize our membership, so we ask that guests follow them carefully: • Register with us in advance; pay $10/person/day at
the Gatehouse and give the property address for entry • Renters must enter through the Gatehouse; a hand stamp allows same-day re-entry • No dogs

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Twain Harte, this cabin is on a lake. Sierra Repertory Theater and Sonora Opera Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chief William Fuller Monument and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Twain Harte travel guide
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Twain Harte, CA

What's nearby

  • A calm lake at sunset with silhouettes of trees and a clear sky.
    Pine Mountain Lake
    54 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Twain Harte Golf Course
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Twain Harte Lake
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brentwood Lake
    4 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    163 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • High Country Bbq
    11 min drive
  • The Charlie
    13 min drive
  • Alicia's Sugar Shack
    6 min drive
  • Papa's New Roost
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gingerbread House | Sauna, HotTub, Lake Access located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Twain Harte Golf Course and Twain Harte Lake are also within 15 minutes.

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