Discover the nostalgic Almanor A-Frame, a charming mid-century a-frame cabin with the ambiance of a treehouse and a view of the lake. This retreat is part of the exclusive Lake Almanor Country Club; as our guest, you’ll enjoy complete access to private beaches and recreational areas within the club.
The space
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Built in the 1960s, the 1280 square foot cabin features Scandinavian design wood work, exposed beams, real hardwood floors and nostalgic wood paneling classic to the mid-century era. The cabin has three levels, each with a bedroom and two full bathrooms. The a-frame has been recently remodeled top to bottom with guests comfort and safety in mind. A mix of mid-century modern and rustic Scandinavian design gives guests a cozy “hygge” vibe.
The cabin interior
The main floor of the cabin features a bedroom, a full bathroom, the kitchen, dining table and family room with a pellet stove and 55” TV.
Guests will enjoy privacy while sitting on the deck soaking in the views of the trees and lake. The floor to ceiling triangle windows and back deck face east to capture the sunrises and forest views.
The kitchen features an original green vintage stove and newer red SMEG appliances. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the basic spices, oils, cooking ware, utensils and serving ware. Locally roasted ground coffee is provided as well as an assortment of k-cups. Tea, sugar and hot chocolate (seasonal) is provided for non-coffee drinkers.
Note: The kitchen fridge does not have an automatic ice maker but we do provide trays for making your own ice. There are no window coverings in the living room or kitchen windows, so the sun may be bright in early morning hours.
The main floor bedroom features a queen bed, night stands with USB ports in the back of bedside lamps, a dresser and full size closet.
Head upstairs to the upstairs bedroom with the classic vaulted “A” ceiling. This bedroom has a queen bed, bedside charging station, dresser, pack-n-play and coat rack.
The loft upstairs is perfect for getting cozy with your favorite book, playing a record, practicing yoga or making a drink from the bar. If you need to work during your stay, there's a desk in the loft and high speed WiFi is provided.
Take the spiral staircase down to the walkout basement where you’ll find another full bathroom, a laundry closet with a full size washer/dryer and three twin beds (one is a pull-out trundle). This lower bedroom was designed with kids in mind to connect with nature. The wallpaper mural features a photograph from local artist Jake Edwards with @scenescapery. There are plenty of books, toys and board games for kids (and adults) of all ages. The back door will take you underneath the deck to our backyard and horseshoe pit.
Please note, the walkout basement is open to the living room via the spiral staircase, so noise may carry from living room down to this bedroom area.
The bathrooms are equipped with plush spa-like towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion for guests. A first aid kit is available in the ceiling cubby above the stairs landing.
The cabin exterior
Enjoy BBQing in front of the quintessential “A” with our provided propane grill. Lounge under the deck and play a round of horse shoes outback. We provide a variety of outdoor games including giant Jenga, connect four and cornhole. Beach towels, beach chairs and beach toys are provided during the summer months.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the entire cabin and property except for the detached garage.
Our property is not fenced. We ask that guests note the orange flagged property corners and stay within the property line perimeter.
Access to the cabin requires guests to walk down 4-7 steps (solar lights provide lighting at night time). There are two sets of stairs in the house that are both narrow and steep. Two bedrooms and one bathroom in the cabin are only accessible by using either of the stairs.
The spiral staircase down to the lower walkout basement room may be challenging for some guests with mobility issues, especially for small children or elderly.
Part of the charm of an a-frame is the small footprint of the design. Keep in mind our a-frame is 20’ wide and 36’ long, has low ceiling clearance at areas and cannot accommodate large groups of guests.
Other things to note
LACC requires all guests to register their vehicles and read/sign the renter handbook (guest will have to fill out a "renter registration" form from LACC). If you are bringing a boat, there is an additional $125/boat fee.
The cabin does not have central Heat or Air Conditioning. During the summer months we do provide two portable AC units for the main floor bedroom and upstairs bedroom (to be installed when outside temps start averaging 80+ degrees). These are not to be moved or disconnected if they are installed during your stay.
The heat source in the cabin are automatic electric wall heaters which are located in every room and the pellet stove in the family room. Pellet stove is disconnected during summer months and only to be used during winter months. Refer to the House Guide on how to operate the pellet stove.
Please note our retro inspired SMEG fridge is not a full size fridge and has limited freezer space. It also does not have an automatic ice maker but we do provide ice trays for making your own ice.
High speed WiFi is provided, but service is NOT guaranteed. We do not have cable but guests are free to stream their own accounts on the smart TV. We only have one TV in the cabin, in the living room. We also provide a DVD player and an assortment of family friendly movies.
Our cabin has multiple sets of stairs, is not child proofed and may not be suitable for small children. We can provide baby gates upon request.
This is a smoke free property. No open flames, fire pits, candles, fireworks or other BBQs are allowed on our property. Per LACC rules and health concerns, we do not allow any pets.
Please note dangerous wildlife is common in the area including (but not limited to) bears, mountain lions, foxes, coyotes and raccoons. Please do not leave any kind of trash outside. Bats are also common sighting at night and fly in close proximity to the cabin and garage.
Although we make all efforts possible through on going pest control efforts, we may have the occasional spider, insect or even a mouse in the cabin. This does not reflect on the cleanliness of the cabin and is just a normal occurrence for being in the woods.
