Welcome to The Knotty Pine Cottage! "Fall Back in Fall" pricing is currently in full swing, offering special rates for a relaxing weekend getaway in the pines.

Cabin Living

- Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker (coffee, condiments, and treats provided), plus a separate dining area with seating for four.
- Bedrooms & Baths: Lower-level bedroom with deck and hot tub access; lower-level full bath with shower. Upstairs bedroom featuring an ensuite with a freestanding tub.
- Outdoor Space: Deck with seating, umbrella, bistro table, propane grill, and a relaxing hot tub (available for a $35 cleaning fee per stay; please request upon booking).
- Parking: Designated pad for up to two vehicles, equipped with an EV charger.

Property Policies

- Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in is at 4:00 PM or later; check-out is by 11:00 AM. (Saturday check-outs are not permitted).
- Occupancy: Maximum 4 guests total (including infants/children). You must disclose all guest details when booking. Failure to disclose guests could result in a forfeiture of your stay and paid fees. Minors under 18 may not be left unattended at any time.
- Pets: We welcome up to two well-behaved, pre-disclosed dogs (weight limits apply, pet fee required). Dogs may not be left unattended unless secured in a personal crate. Local pet-sitting contacts are available upon request.
- Holidays: Minimum stay requirements apply (4 nights for Christmas week, 3 nights for New Year's Eve). No check-outs permitted on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
- Laundry: Washer and dryer access is available for stays of 5 days or longer. If you have concerns, please reach out to the host, Renee. Due to severe owner allergies, please use only the provided unscented laundry detergent and dryer sheets.

Special Places to Visit from 5 to 50 minutes from the cabin

Pinecrest Lake (5 Minutes Away)
Enjoy lake activities such as kayaking, paddling, fishing, swimming, floating, or rent a party boat at the Marina. The lake features biking and hiking trails, lakeview BBQ grills, picnic tables, and a variety of daily food trucks and a snack bar. Plan a movie night at the outdoor movie theater held during summer weekend nights. Your favorite theater snacks are availble too! They have spirited outdoor church services on Sundays.

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
It is only 14 zmintues away.
They have tubing, skiing and snow boarding for all levels.

Leland Snow Play
It is 14 minutes away. They have snow tubing for all ages. Little ones enjoy special slopes and staff assists them during their entire ride. There are high mountain slopes for tweens, teens and adults!

Jamestown: If you love antique shopping, a good burger or trains this is the place for you! This Gold Miners Town boasts many unique shops and you can't miss the Frosty Burger! It is also home to Rail Town 1897 State Historic Park! It preserves the historic Sierra Railway, featuring an intact, functioning steam locomotive repair and maintenance facility (the "Movie Railroad") used in hundreds of films and TV shows. Visitors can take scenic train rides through Gold Country, tour the roundhouse and shops, see movie props like the Back to the Future III caboose, and explore the grounds with picnic areas and a gift shop. The park offers a unique blend of industrial heritage, railroad history, and Hollywood lore.

Columbia State State Historic Park: Enjoy an old-fashioned, Gold Rush–style events. Visitors can enjoy a authenic historic town that is a park! Enjoy fresh sweet baked goods at a quaint coffee shop! They serve Sarsaparilla too! Even adults will enjoy their old fashioned candy shop where you can watch them make candy favorites from the candy viewing window. Stop by the Ice Cream Parlor and don't forget to stop by 7 Sisters Candle Shop. It is huge and sells unique items. Dine at the many food choices or enjoy high tea at Columbia Kate's Tea House! Be sure to check for special events! They know how to throw a special event like no other!

Twain Harte: A community that has wonderful restaurants and home to mini golfing. Be sure to stop off at the Rock of Twain Harte (they stay open late) or the many other delicious restaurants after a game of mini golf! They have the largest mountain grocery store around with unique and hot foods too!

Black Oak Casino Resort : Features family-friendly activities such as a large bowling alley and Arcade fun! They have a kid friendly snackbar too!

Wine Lovers Here! The town of Murphys is wine country with 28 unique wineries and a famously haunted hotel! Spend the day enjoying wonderful California wines. All of them are in a unique mountain air setting!

A Local Favorite, Strawberry General Store has FREE family friendly live entertainment on weekends in the open mountain air! Dine on food from a different Food truck each week! Be sure to stop off across the highway behind Strawberry Inn to check out the roaring Stanislaus River!

We hope you enjoy your stay at Knotty Pine Cottage.

Renee Scolari Venegas Host-Realtor
Jeff and Christy- Owners