Markleeville Lilac Cottage, Cozy Creekside Cabin

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Entire cabin hosted by Linda

2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bath

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Welcome! We hope you come! Voted by our guests-World's most comfortable Queen Bed! Lots of privacy. Cottage is on the creek in Marklee Village on its own seperate 1/3 of an acre creekfront lush garden property . Two person maximum. Hosts vaccinated. Small, cozy, private 1 bdrm (queen) cabin with large deck and lovely gardens surrounding, with lots of places to relax. Many rivers and lakes nearby. Close to Tahoe Kirkwood Monitor Pass, Hiking, 2 person maximum.

The space
Located in Markleevillage which is Pop. 197, surrounded by nature, one mile up Hot Springs Road from town on the left. Alpine County is Peaceful, wild and beautiful. Our house is on your right, about 50 yards away. There is a dome house on the left of you, about 25 yards away, unnoccupied at this time. We are rated Frontier! Some cell phones don't work. NO TV NO CABLE NO INTERNET.(well, if you are sitting at the picnic table you can get internet...) Huge movie collection on tape and dvd! Just a basic cabin. Like camping, with a bed and a roof. Three night minimum for holidays and deathride. Small, rustic, cozy little cottage right on the creek in Markleeville, Alpine County on Hot Springs Road. Big sunny deck with patio table and chairs. Cozy nooks to read or write that book. Full size bedroom with comfy queen bed. carpet. Tiny livingroom and equipped kitchenette with small fridge (no freezer) woodstove. charcoal bbq. Lots of trees. Aspens, pines, firs, junipers, pinion, etc. Beautiful views of the mountains, forests and creek. Large gardens with lovely spots to relax by the water. Usually very quiet and peaceful (there are water, (creek is very loud in the spring) bird, chicken, teenage rooster, cow and wild animal noises, this is a village...there are neighbors across the creek with children, and people with a weekend cabin who occasionally talk business loudly on their cell phone on the deck since covid (please make it go away!)and once a year have a party. ) Sorry we no longer allow dogs s as their owners sometimes didn't watch them and they ate too many chickens and our bathroom door, and now that we advertise as pet free we have guests with allergies. No pets. 3 miles down the road to Grover Hot Springs State Park, 20m from Tahoe and Kirkwood. This is the California Alps. Leave the cabin and and hike for hundreds of miles in any direction. Fishing, biking (home of the Deathride and Alta Alpina) hiking, bird-watching, paint, write, ski, etc. Wildlife galore. Please be aware that this is the mountains. Be ready for weather, bears, deer turkeys, (they are nice) mice, bugs, animals, livestock wandering, often no internet and cell phone, bad decorating, . Adorable historic town dating from 1800. Total privacy...self check in and self-check out. Great de-stress getaway. Soak in the Hot Springs. Have a drink and the best burger on the planet at Sandy's MarkleevilleToll Station. Party at The Cutthroat Bar. Sit by the creek and meditate, paint, do embroidery, plot murders, etc. Hang out on the porch of the old General Store. Rage, boat, golf, ski and loose all your money at the casinos in Tahoe. Golf in Tahoe, Minden or the Carson Valley half an hour away. . In winter,please carry chains and a shovel and warm clothes and be prepared for the mountain driving and living...power outs, animals, storms, cabin fever, ice (watch your step!) snow, bears, insects, animals and rodents of all sizes. This is a cabin in the mountains! no tv, texting and cell phones usually work. we do not promise internet but there is also free wifi downtown at library and at state park Check in 3pm check out 11. Thanks! Winter Update: We are in an area rated Frontier. We are high in the mountains with heavy winter storms, snow and ice. The power may go out during or after a storm. Be prepared for mountains and winter if you book. Guests will not be refunded for the power going out, or if they are not able to travel due to not being prepared to drive in winter conditions. You may have to walk in from the top of the driveway in heavy snow. The decks are icy and slippery at times. Please consider that you are travelling in the mountains and be prepared forice and snow on the trails and property, closed roads or power outages. Warm clothing. Chains or snow tires and 4x4. Carry a shovel in the car. Check the road conditions and expect slow driving in a storm. Bring a snacky and water and warm clothing and chocolate and huskies. Safe Journeys! We will do our utmost to help you be comfortable. We will die if you don't have a great time!!!

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom

1 queen bed

What this place offers

Garden view

Mountain view

Waterfront

Kitchen

Free parking on premises

Private patio or balcony

Private backyard

Indoor fireplace

Hair dryer

Refrigerator

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4.90 out of 5 stars from 258 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Markleeville, California, United States

The (1 bedroom with the most comfortable queen bed in the universe) 1 bathroom plus seperate living room and kitchenette and large private deck) 400 square foot cottage is on its own 1/3 of an acre garden on Hot Springs Road one mile from town on the creek in Markleevillage, a tiny, peaceful village of private homes strung out along the creek. Village is surrounded by countless miles of untamed wilderness, trees, lakes, streams, stars, , Grover hot springs State Park down the road 3 miles, Stunning hiking, friendly chickens, wild animals, Terrific old museum, great library, Cutthroat Bar, General Store, Stonefly Restaurant, Markleeville Toll station Restaurant.

Hosted by Linda

Joined in December 2011

264 Reviews
Superhost

It is very, very important to me that you have a good time and enjoy your stay! Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you, or if you need anything or have any suggestions to make our cottage more inviting. I strive to closely resemble a sane and reasonable human being at all times. Crazy Chicken lady. State Park Employee. Writer of disturbing short stories everyone hates. Happy Camper. Love these mountains. Thrilled to find any way to make your stay wonderful! It really makes me happy when I don't screw up and you have a great time, and am heartbroken if you don't, so let me know what you need!!! (Phone number hidden by Airbnb)

It is very, very important to me that you have a good time and enjoy your stay! Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you, or if you need anything or have any sugge…

During your stay

Very private. We are shy and will hide from you unless you specifically want to see our faces! Call and we will we appear and do our best to supply you with whatever you need to make your stay perfect. Text or come over to 860 hot springs road and knock any time. Don't email us as we don't check it night and day. You can always call us if you need anything and we probably have ten of them.

Very private. We are shy and will hide from you unless you specifically want to see our faces! Call and we will we appear and do our best to supply you with whatever you need to…