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Private Mountain House with Views and a Hot Tub//Golf//MTB Trails

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Portola, CA
  • Western Pacific Railroad Museum
    3 min drive
  • High Sierra Books
    3 min drive
  • Portola City Park
    4 min drive

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About the area

Portola

Located in Portola, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Western Pacific Railroad Museum and High Sierra Books. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Portola City Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Portola Visitor's Center.
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What's nearby

  • High Sierra Books - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Portola Visitor's Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Grizzly Ranch Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Plumas Pines Golf Course - 20 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lena's Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nichole's Coffee Depot & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Portola Frosty - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Mountain House with Views and a Hot Tub//Golf//MTB Trails

Welcome to The Lair of The Bear!
This home is located in The Lost Sierra, an inspiring region of soaring peaks, scenic rivers and alpine lakes, where you will break free of the traffic and crowds. It is just a short drive north of Truckee-Tahoe, in Graeagle, Ca.

This large beautifully decorated single story home offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a large entertaining kitchen and dining room, and a one car garage with ample parking. The home contains all new furnishings throughout and new stainless steel appliances in the chef's kitchen.

The three private bedrooms are comfortably appointed with down comforters, and luxury linens. The master bedroom sleeps up to 2 people in a King bed with large ensuite bathroom that features double sinks, large walk in shower and soaking tub. This bedroom has door access to the hot tub and large wrap around deck.

The first guest bedroom sleeps up to 2 people, has a queen bed and ensuite bathroom with walk in shower.

The second guest bedroom sleeps up to 2 people with a queen bed.

There is a third guest bedroom used as a gym room with a peloton and yoga mats. It has a futon that makes into a full size bed, with sheets and blankets provided. For, additional guests there is also a self inflation air mattress.

Enjoy preparing a romantic dinner for two or feed the whole family after a day of adventuring in the forest. The kitchen is equipped with everything you'll need, including the basics such as cooking oil and seasonings as well as a Nespresso machine with a variety of pods to choose from. A small drip coffee maker and grinder are available as well.

The living room has two brand new fully reclining electric leather couches and a 75 inch LCD TV ready for your streaming options. There is high speed wifi internet access throughout the house.

Also, enjoy the large six person hot tub on the wrap around gated deck with access from the master bedroom or living room. Start your morning with a cup of coffee on the deck and enjoy the mountain views or sit out in the evening with a glass of wine and enjoy the sunset and quiet.

At the end of a quiet road, the Lair of the Bear, sits on three wooded acres that expand directly into Plumas National Forest. In addition to enjoying all the property and forest have to offer, the historic town of Graeagle with its quaint coffee bars and shops is just down the hill.

It is also a golfer's dream location, within 2.5 miles of the Dragon golf course at Nakoma and 15 minutes to Grizzly Ranch, which was recently named as one of the top 100 public courses in the US.

Also notable, is the Western Pacific Train Museum in Portola, Ca, just a five minute drive from the house.

The Lost Sierra offers activities year round. Spring, summer and fall are perfect for hiking and mountain biking, fishing and boating. Winter offers many activities as well with snow shoeing opportunities and snowmobiling and just a 45 minute drive to most of North Lake Tahoe ski resorts.

We look forward to hosting your stay. Please contact us with any questions.

Find us on Instagram @thelairofthebear
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Christina Millard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: There is a $75 per stay pet fee for cleaning.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 3137

Private Mountain House with Views and a Hot Tub//Golf//MTB Trails Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Hideaway
Our stay in this beautiful home couldn’t have been more perfect. We loved the private wooded setting. The house was immaculate and so well equipped, it just felt like home. Our only regret was that we didn’t have more time to enjoy the home and the beautiful area. Hopefully, we’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place to stay for a golf outing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi F., Jackson, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for 3 couples
Home was beautifully decorated, roomy and comfortable. Great out of the way location. Awesome deck
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter B., Sparks, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in Portola
Fantastic property and home. We have stayed in numerous cabin/homes over the years and this was the best by far that we have ever seen. The pictures don’t do it justice as it was way better than shown. Extremely impressed with everything and the quiet location with no neighbors next door was a super plus. We will certainly consider returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the lair of the Bear.
This home was clean, beautiful ,simple, yet catered to all of our amenities. It was In a beautiful area with great views Close to watersports, hiking, golfing, greagle, lakes, basin. Couple different ways to make coffee awesome. Hot tub, comfortable bedding.Just an all around great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Great location, beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal R., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming home with stunning views
Beautiful home, great location. Excellent communication with the host. We look forward to planning another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory b.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful Thanksgiving - and a great start for Christmas...
When our kids were young we'd head to Plumas County to celebrate Thanksgiving, and at the end of a trip find a Christmas tree in Plumas National Forest for our home. One of our young adult offspring suggested doing that this year, and this home was our base for the week. The home was beyond fantastic. It was spacious enough for our large-sized brood - whether we were playing games at the big table in the dining area, watching telly, or just laying near the wood-burning stove (and the owners supplied ample firewood to keep us warm all week). The kitchen space enabled mutliple hands to prep Thanksgiving dinner - and breakfasts and lunches and snacks, and unlike most VRBOs, the cookware, knives and more would make most chefs quite happy. The beds and bedding matched the kichen in quality, as did the large sofas to loaf on. We enjoyed the hot tub after a daily chilling winter dip in Lake Davis -- though I suspect we weren't supposed to take such a dip (so forget I said that). The house is next to the national forest, so we enjoyed multiple mountain-air-fresh long walks during the day and just before bedtime. Except for the jaunts to Lake Davis this lovely home was so comfortable we had little reason to want to explore nearby mountain towns or play golf, but such activities are saved for our next trip up. The home provided a perfect place to create lifetime memories for all who were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and area
Fully equipped kitchen. Very nice rooms and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Beautiful and very clean! We loved our stay. Thank you.............
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Went on a short stay for golf and got rained out but we had a great time at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and property!
Our family had a wonderful time here! Beautiful home, beautiful surroundings, wonderful hosts who were a pleasure to work with. We look forward to staying here again in the future. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and location
Our family of 4 (kids 13 and 11) loved our 6 night stay at Lair of the Bear. It was the perfect home base to come back to after busy days of fishing, hiking, golfing, and lake swimming in the beautiful area. The wrap around deck is wonderfully shaded in the evening and provided a perfect place to relax, have a cold drink, and use the nice grill after busy days. Sitting on the deck gave a great view of the forest and mountains and felt very secluded. Exactly the escape from the city that we were looking for. The living room couches were so comfortable that my wife is already trying to find them so she can get them for our house. The kitchen had everything you need, the acres of adjoining forest land were great for walking the dog, the bedrooms were large (and my daughter loved having her own en suite bathroom in her room), and the decor was mountainy but upscale and fun. The kids also enjoyed the hot tub and the hot tub towels provided in each room was a nice touch. The house was very clean and well taken care of. It felt brand new. Christina was easy to communicate with for check in and check out and we didn’t have to communicate at all during the stay because everything worked perfectly. We‘ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene House
Location and amenities as nice as described/pictured. Owner was quick to respond with any questions. Next to forest service land and 25 min drive to Lakes Basin trailheads, so plenty of outdoor opportunities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyriakoula V., Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beautiful Property, Clean, Comfortable.
We are a family of 6 adults plus 2 kids under 3, plus one dog and everyone enjoyed the stay. The house is beautiful, clean, comfortable. We are a family that loves to cook the kitchen was well equipped for garment cooking. The deck was great we used the BBQ and ate outside a few nights. We went fishing nearby at caught some beautiful trout. We loved the jacuzzi especially after a long day of hiking and fishing. It’s a short drive to grocery stores and restaurants. The owners we excellent and very responsive and helpful. This place is a gem and we hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious stay at Lair of the Bear
This is one of the top 3 VRBO stays we have ever had. Just LOVED the house. It is light and welcoming and everything you need for a wonderful trip is provided. Big windows let your surroundings in so that you feel like you are in the woods. The surrounding deck was welcomed and used by everyone.The hot tub was great and well used. There were 9 of us, including 3 children ages 7-11, and we never felt crowded. Lots of seating options for meals including outside table and chairs. The kitchen had all the equipment needed. Beds were very comfortable. Town of Portola was 5 minutes away and shopping easy. Can’t thank our hosts enough for a lovely place to stay! Loved the Lair of the Bear theme throughout the house. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023