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Dog-friendly chalet w/ shared pool, hot tub, gas fireplace - close to lake

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Lake
Outdoor spa tub
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

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

Dog-friendly chalet w/ shared pool, hot tub, gas fireplace - close to lake

Sierra Swiss Chalet

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Located in the quiet community of Bretz Mill, this dog-friendly Shaver Lake chalet is the perfect place for your next California retreat. This well-maintained and relaxing mountain home is nestled in the pines and offers a community pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Take your morning coffee out on one of the decks, prepare meals on the gas grill in the spring and summer months, and gather the family around the large stacked-stone gas fireplace to tell stories of the day's adventures. You'll love the counter space and appliances you find in the full kitchen and the king-size canopy bed you find in the master bedroom.

What's nearby:
The quaint town of Shaver Lake is just one mile away with Camp Edison Day Use Beach just a few miles further. Take advantage of some terrific outdoor sports like jet skiing, water skiing, and fishing, and hike some of the nearby trails. In the winter months, China Peak Mountain Resort is 20 miles away with skiing and snowboarding for cold-weather enthusiasts, and there are plenty of snow parks for tubing, sledding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen with a dishwasher
Washer & dryer available for use
Dogs welcome for nightly pet fee (2 dogs max)
4WD/traction may be required in winter

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

Property manager

Vacasa

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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 is also known as

25028

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Shaver Lake

What's nearby

  • Sierra National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Central Sierra Historical Society - 5 min drive
  • Museum of the Sierra - 5 min drive
  • Sierra Marina - 9 min drive
  • Shaver Lake - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaver Lake Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaver Lake Pub N Grub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Tripper Cafe & Tea House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trading Post - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly chalet w/ shared pool, hot tub, gas fireplace - close to lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly chalet w/ shared pool, hot tub, gas fireplace - close to lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly chalet w/ shared pool, hot tub, gas fireplace - close to lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly chalet w/ shared pool, hot tub, gas fireplace - close to lake located?

This family-friendly Shaver Lake vacation home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sierra National Forest and Shaver Lake. Museum of the Sierra and Central Sierra Historical Society are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Dog-friendly chalet w/ shared pool, hot tub, gas fireplace - close to lake Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
This place is located right at the start of town and is close to the lake and hwy to the other reservoirs and hiking/off-roading/fishing spots. It’s 3-levels with the master bedroom/bath and the second bedroom/bathroom all the bottom level. The kitchen living area is up in the second level and a small loft on the third. Located behind the gates in a very quiet neighborhood loaded with gorgeous trees. It was a great place to come back to after a long day out on the lake and exploring. They allow dogs which is GREAT, but we chose not to bring ours this time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Laureen L.

Comfortable
We had a nice stay. So many stairs was not expected! One of the guests had a hardtime with all baths downstairs. It would have been good to have known ahead of time. The main area was comfortable for 6 of us. If the full 10 people had shown up we would have been too crowded. Would stay again, with 6 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home, needed a few fixes.
We enjoyed having a gated community. A few fixes, and it would be perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Isaac M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Everything was fine. but made more sense to have the one bathroom on the main living area instead of down stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie B.

Good Enough
The place is decorated cute. They have the base essentials. Arriving in the dark without having a map of the property was hard as addresses are not lit, and they dont have anything to tell you where the community pool is, so it was a bit of a hunt. Otherwise, it was fine. Sheets were clean, and the location is great for reaching a lake or a national park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Enjoyed it. Clean. Well stocked. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justice p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing.
Very beautiful property. Snow hill right in the back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Harvey C.

Poor ventilation/ needs some repairs
Very poor ventilation, place needs repairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our summer stay
It was perfect with one important note would be, that during the summer one of the bedrooms is very hot as there is no a/c and the room has no windows. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, but give yourself some time to check-in
After a difficult, likely unique check-in experience (security door was locked and no code provided) the property met expectations. The location is great and easy access to the surrounding Shave Lake area. We had 10 people in our party (10 beds) and it was a bit cozy, but the common and dinning areas were more than sufficient for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kim C., San Luis Obispo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in the Snow
The Good: Excellent location, about 3 minutes down the road from town. Clean. Small patio. Sledding hill right out the front door. Functioning fireplace, heat, and the kitchen had everything you needed e.g., crockpot, Keurig, plenty of pantry space. Tons of dogs in the other condos, so no worries about pets. Lots of young kiddos too - safe area in a gated community. Hot-tub and sauna are all open - during COVID only one family at a time. Netflix available on both TVs. I wish I had known: Both bathrooms are on the bottom floor - so no bathroom on the main floor. Both bedrooms are on the bottom floor so you could hear EVERYTHING that was going on on the two floors above you (main floor and loft area). If you are a light sleeper and go to bed early, bring ear plugs. Beds themselves were cozy but if you are picky about pillows be sure to bring your own! Everything is a bit dated (that's okay, just know in advance). Bring a few extra towels for the spa, kitchen drying, and of course for pets if you bring them. We didn't have any spare towels with six of us staying. Overall, it was a nice place considering price and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Stephanie G.

Good stay
House & property were beautiful. Comfortable & had almost everything we needed. We hiked around - enjoyed the rocks. Perfect place for star gazing. Loved the balconies! Close to Shaver Lake. Never could find dish towels so used wash clothes & face towels. Kitchen floor was sticky & left our bare feet black. Oven was so dirty set off smoke alarm on pre-heating. Sliding door on balcony was hopelessly bent... we just moved it out of way. Otherwise very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019