Blue Lake Springs cabin. Easy 2.5 hour drive from Bay Area.
Meticulously cared for family home.
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
Beds for 11.
Built like a treehouse. Soaring 20-foot cathedral ceiling, foosball table, Weber grill.
25 minutes to Lake Alpine and Bear Valley Ski Resort.
Access to summer recreation facilities for a fee: pool, two lakes, tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball.
The space
**This home can comfortably host a maximum of 8 adults.**
You are welcome to send an inquiry if there are more than 8 adults in your party; please include details of the purpose of your stay.
Ideal space for two families or two generations traveling together.
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Two master bedrooms. The first is in the loft with a California King bed, a full bathroom, a large walk-in closet (that can be used as a baby's bedroom), and a reading balcony that overlooks the main room. This bedroom is semi-private, up in the rafters without a door. It adds to the charm of the home. (Even though the Swiss Chalet has 4 bedrooms, it's also a prime destination for a romantic getaway for two, cuddled in the loft.)
The second master bedroom is located on the lower level (under the main living level) and is fully private with a queen bed and en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower.
There are two bedrooms on the main level. One has two, twin-over-twin bunk beds. The other is directly across the hall with a twin-over-full bunk bed.
The Swiss Chalet is perfect for two families vacationing together: the parents each have a master, and the children sleep in the two bunk rooms. It is also an ideal property for an extended family gathering.
The main room is centered around the wood burning stove. There are comfortable couches and club chairs that beckon you to sit, slow down, and connect. There is a foosball table.
The deck is the place to relax and breathe in the mountain air. It feels like you are sitting on the deck of a cruise ship. There is excellent star-gazing.
The kitchen is stocked with all the tools you need to cook. There is a pancake griddle, a waffle iron, a crockpot, a drip coffee maker, a Brita water filter, and a European stovetop espresso maker.
Fast, reliable WiFi.
Smart TV.
Humidifier available for your use.
Ceiling fans. No air conditioning.
Guest access
This is a property for able-bodied guests: you have to climb two flights of stairs to access the front door. The driveway is steep; we ask you to reverse up the driveway and drive a 4WD vehicle in the winter. You also have the option to park on the flat parking strip along the road that belongs to the property. 3 cars maximum at the property.
Other things to note
•No parties. Respect the neighbors and follow quiet hours (9 pm-8 am).
•The house has a high deck. Be vigilant of young children, never let children play outside alone.
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WINTER at the Swiss Chalet:
-There is a snow plow service that will plow the driveway whenever there is substantial snowfall.
Many sleds are kept at The Swiss Chalet for your enjoyment. There are also manual snowball makers.
There are lots of sledding options as you drive along Highway 4, simply pull over when you find a safe and fun spot. Big Trees State Park and Spicer Sno-Park are great places for snow play.
Ski and snowboard at Bear Valley Mountain Resort.
Cross-country ski at Bear Valley Adventures.
Lake Alpine is open in the winter.
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SUMMER at the Swiss Chalet:
The home comes with a guest card that gives you access (for a fee) to Snowflake Lodge (the clubhouse of the Blue Lake Springs neighborhood) and Fly-In Lake. They are open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Snowflake Lodge Amenities:
-Swimming Pool
-Lake
-Tennis Courts (4)
-Pickle Ball
-Beach Volleyball
-Basketball
-Family Fun Zone: Bocce, Shuffleboard, Cornhole, Life Size Chess Game, Ping Pong Tables , Foosball, Horseshoe Pits
-Snack Bar/Snowflake Lodge Restaurant
-Gym
-Summer events
Fly-In Lake Amenities:
-Sand Volleyball Court
- Horseshoes
- Par Course Workout Fitness Stations
- Disc Golf
- Lake Docks
- Kiddie Zone on Lake
- Corn Hole
- Ping Pong
- Vending Machine
- BBQ Rental
- Designated Handicapped Picnic Area
- ADA accessible parking and bathrooms
- Outdoor Showers
- Drinking Fountain
- Air Compressor
- Picnic Tables
- Seasonal Lifeguard Monitoring
ACCESS FEES:
Snowflake Lodge:
Individual: $15 daily, $90 weekly
Group (up to 6 people): $75 daily, $300 weekly
Fly-In Lake:
Individual: $5 daily, $35 weekly
**Fly-In Pass does not grant you entry into the Snowflake Lodge facility.
Groups are for payment purposes. More than one group can be formed with guests from the Swiss Chalet. Children under age 2 are free.
