Grand Retreat with Great Room, WiFi & Pool Table - Serene Woods with Creek - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Shaver Lake, CA

Sierra National Forest
1 min walk
Museum of the Sierra
12 min drive
Shaver Lake
17 min drive
Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)
70 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grand Retreat with Great Room, WiFi & Pool Table - Serene Woods with Creek

Alderhill

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If you're looking for the perfect accommodation for your group retreat, this four-bedroom, three-bath home for 10 in Shaver Lake is the answer. Not only will you be surrounded by a lovely wooded setting, you'll have plenty of at-home entertainment, including a private pool table. And you'll be within reasonable driving distance of outdoor activities and in-town convenience.

You'll be situated at the west edge of the Sierra National Forest, just six miles from Shaver Lake, where you can boat and fish, and only three miles from restaurants. Mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding are other popular summer activities, and China Peak is only 23 miles north for year-round fun, including scenic chairlift rides and disc golfing in the summer, and of course, boarding and skiing in the winter. Huntington Lake is about 25 miles to the north.

Bask in the beauty of wooded views from every window of this lovely home, which boasts a spacious living area with several sofas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and hand-hewn beams. You'll also enjoy unique furnishings and natural stone flooring during your stay.

At-home entertainment includes a large flatscreen cable TV, with a DVD library and player, free WiFi, a CD player, a selection of games for kids and adults, and a private pool table. The gas fireplace provides cozy warmth and the private washer/dryer provides convenience. There's a seasonal gas grill on the large deck (not available in winter), which has two seating areas and parking for up to five vehicles.

Things To Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
This home does not have AC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Sierra National Forest. Features include free WiFi in public areas and an arcade/games room. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and 3 bathrooms
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Steps from Sierra National Forest and 12 minutes by car from Central Sierra Historical Society

Grand Retreat with Great Room, WiFi & Pool Table - Serene Woods with Creek offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and camper van/bus/lorry parking. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

CD player
DVD player
Games
TV with cable channels
Video library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Phone

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Golfing nearby

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

Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

12307

Grand Retreat with Great Room, WiFi & Pool Table - Serene Woods with Creek Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Danielle C.

26 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great bones, needs attention - you get what you pay for

We had a wonderful family trip (5 adults, 4 kids). This house had great bones but needed some attention. We definitely felt that we got what we paid for, being that this was extremely affordable. Bathrooms were clean, lots of towels, lots of space and great activities for the kids. There was a great outdoor deck we spent lots of time on. There was little to no phone reception and wifi was awful so it was hard to play movies for the kids. Two of the queen beds didn't have fitted sheets, the bedspreads weren't as pictured and seemed old and dirty. The pictures appeared a lot cleaner than what we experienced. The carpet needed to be cleaned or replaced and furniture was very worn. The rock flooring edging sharply stuck out and got both the adults and kids a few times, so bring bandaids. We were only given 3 trash bags and 3 tiny dish towels (the size of a washcloth). There wasn't a functioning can opener. The larger nonstick pan was peeling very badly and non useable. One adult almost fell through floor vent in the kitchen - the edges are not flush. The vents looked like they hadn't been cleaned in ages, so we spent time cleaning some that were in plain sight. There were spider webs everywhere, both inside and out. The outside table was disgusting so we spent lots of time cleaning that as well. Power went out (no hot water then either) on our second to last day and with no word on it coming back on we packed up and left before dark. The flashlight there had no batteries.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Meredith M.

7 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

A little updating would work wonders

The Vacasa staff were very responsive and helpful with our internet issues. Otherwise, this house looks like nothing (other than the towels) has been updated for at least 15 years. Air vents, door locks, blinds, and the dishwasher were all broken or barely working. Most towel hooks were loose and they didn’t even bother to hide massive stains on the carpet, stove, or furniture. Layers of dust covered fans and light fixtures. A little TLC with a fresh layer of paint and some new carpet would work wonders for this spacious home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica A.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother’s Day weekend

Close to places of interest

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gaylene A.

10 May 2024

May snow!!!

Pros - The living room could accommodate a large gathering. The bedrooms were good sized and well spread out. We were treated to an out of season May snowstorm as we peacefully sat in the living room enjoying the massive windows, watching the snow float to the ground. Upstairs was a game room where the kids hung out most of the time. There was a pool table, a foosball table, and movies we didn’t watch. Saturday morning we woke up to no hot water. Maintenance responded quickly. There was plenty of parking and bath towels. Cons - Customer service is in India. House cleaners dead bolted the front door, prior to our arrival, so that the code we were given didn’t work. We were instructed to use the lockbox if the door code didn’t work, but no code for the lockbox was given with our check in instructions. House was not clean when we arrived, kitchen floor was sticky, kitchen counter tops were crusty, the stove was down right disgusting, chandelier over the table was filled with cobwebs. The carpet is dirty and stained. We were told at check out to take the sheets off the beds. That was a mistake because the mattress pads were gross with stains all over them. Many of the pots and pans were unusable because of the teflon coating pealing off . There were only 2 small kitchen towels, so I had to use bathroom towels in the kitchen, and not enough forks to go around. The pool table is missing one ball. The Alderhill house is lovely but needs some love and attention.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Nice place. We really enioyed it

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Birthday get together

We had a wonderful time at the house on our weekend birthday getaway. Plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. We celebrated 2 family. Birthday and meals were wonderful in the dining area where we all fit on the table to sit down meals!. Great place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

15 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Beautiful property. Perfect for our family (adult children & grandkids) well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

leigh T.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for extended families

The cabin is roomy with extra seating in the living and game rooms. The kitchen table was very large too. We appreciated having a garage in the winter. The kids could sled on the property. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

1 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

I would give 10 stars if I could!

We had a fantastic 4-night stay. The house was immaculately clean upon arrival. The beds were comfortable and the towels big and fluffy. No AC but all of the rooms have fans. The large kitchen was stocked with multiples of everything you could possibly need for a good time (bring your own foil, paper goods etc). The management company (Vacasa) was very responsive and helpful with a small bar-b-que issue. Check in and check out was clear and easy. The kids loved the large upstairs game room with a pool table (I would have preferred ping-pong, less likely for kids to damage), foosball, and the only TV. My only suggestion: I couldn't figure out from the listing the locations of the bathrooms. Besides the downstairs Master, there is a full bathroom downstairs, and a full bathroom upstairs shared by the three upstairs bedrooms. We will definitely try to stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Victoria W.

3 Mar 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect Home for Elsa & Olaf

Beware of broken heater! Our much anticipated vacation started out by not being able to access the broken lockbox in order to get into the home. After contacting the property management company, Vacasa, and spending 30 minutes searching for a backup lockbox in 29 degree weather, we finally gained entrance to the home. As if that weren't disappointing enough, once inside, we discovered the heater was broken. We called Vacasa once again, and all that they could do was create a maintenance ticket. Unfortunately, during our 3 night stay, no one came to maintenance the heater so it was bitter cold the entire time! The hot water tank to the home must also be very small as we ran out of hot water very quickly when showering. Stepping out of a cold shower into a 50 degree home is miserable. The home also lacked basic amenities such as pot holders, dish towels, cleaning products, can openers, decent cookware (all of them had Teflon coming off); toilet seats were in desperate need of replacement; pool sticks had no felt; upstairs tv remote had no batteries; light fixtures and mirrors were broken; screen was popped out in upstairs window; the front door keypad was broken; dining room slider was broken, etc. Not to mention there were lots of carpet stains and the whole home just needed some TLC. The most disappointing part of this stay was VRBO’s lack of concern in their customer service department. Vacasa did its part in terms of customer service; they acknowledged the hassles we went through and compensated us for the issues we encountered. Unfortunately, VRBO still assessed us with a significant service fee which is, in part, a fee for providing 24/7 customer service to their guests. Although I attempted reaching VRBO upon our arrival (with no response received), I was told they would not consider compensating us because we should have known to reach out to their 1-800 number on their website despite the fact that all correspondence from VRBO instructs us to reach out to Vacasa, and even provides the Vacasa telephone number (rather than VRBOs) for all customer service issues. This could be a great home with a little bit of TLC and some minor maintenance. The location is great - about 20 minutes from China Peak, and the neighborhood is nice. Our biggest reservation at this point is renting again from VRBO based on their lack of concern for the issues we encountered.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eva J.

19 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was wonderful, would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roseann M.

8 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2019

Every other year, our family, (2 daughters, 2 son in laws, 3 grandkids and us, husband and wife) take a family trip together. We enjoy staying in a home so we can all be together and make lots of memories. THIS home was really perfect for that. It had more than enough room, bedrooms, sitting areas, bathrooms, deck etc. The eating table sat 10 people. We were all comfortable and had a very nice stay for the 5 days we were there. The only couple of things I could suggest is that it has a large sliding glass door that goes from the kitchen to the large deck and it could use a screen as it is beautiful weather and would like to keep a lot of the flies etc. out. Plus, it is VERY hard to open and close . Maybe fix that. And the other is the BBQ may have seen it's last days. But other than those two things we had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay there again...

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sergio H. P.

4 May 2019

Cozy, clean and family friendly home

Simply amazing home with a lot of room and cool decor. Home was really clean upon arrival and we had everything we needed to have a good time for our stay. Pool table and tv were an added bonus. Kitchen had every utensil/appliance we needed. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sue C., Fresno

25 Oct 2018

Great for large families

We had a nice weekend getaway with our children and grandchildren (6 adults/3 kids). The house was very nice, clean and had everything we needed. Plenty of rooms/beds for everyone and lots of room for everyone to spread out or gather together in the upstairs game room. The gas fireplace was nice ambiance but didn't put out much heat. The cabin has central heat though so it wasn't a problem. The only concern was the number of stairs. It wasn't a problem for us but I would caution anyone with mobility issues, seniors or small children. It's a beautiful cabin and we would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T., Clovis California

28 Aug 2018

We loved this place with a little creek in the back and plenty of parking.

The place has a pool table and TV with Netflix and cable for the kids. This is our second stay here and enjoy the stay with bedrooms and a good stocked kitchen. Things to improve on: The pool sticks all have broken tips except one which is broken in half looks like someone stuck it together after it broke. The barbecue was really dirty and took us 2 hours to clean and than the regulator leaks and was very hard to even get the barbecue to start. I must say we really enjoyed our stay and will come back. I hope there are new pool sticks even cheap ones in the pool room and a new or good used barbecue for outdoor cooking. I love all the windows and the parking space.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018