The 1284 square foot Gathering Place can host up to 10 people, providing 2 private bedrooms and an open loft with three full beds. There is everything you'll need for a relaxing, comfortable stay from comfortable bedding and linens to fluffy towels. The entire home has been tastefully furnished with brand new furniture, including all new memory foam mattresses. Hairdryer, towels, and complimentary toiletries will be provided. We also have a washer and dryer for your convenience. Central AC provides much-needed cooling in the hot summer months while central heat handles the cold winter nights. Park in the flat driveway conveniently located right next to entrance stairs. The downstairs provides an open concept living and dining area which is a warm and inviting area that is great for relaxing. Cozy up on the couch by the user-friendly natural gas fireplace while watching a movie or sports game on the 40” smart tv. YouTube TV, Netflix, and Disney+ are provided. We have a variety of board games and card games available that you’re more than welcome to use along with an assortment of toys! Bring the competition outside for a game of cornhole ! Beach chairs, beach towels, rafts, and beach toys are provided for your summertime water fun while sleds and various-sized snow gear are provided for your winter stay! Whether you’re planning to cook a grand dinner or just preparing a quick breakfast, our fully stocked kitchen includes a gas stove, oven, drip coffee maker, spices and herbs, pots and pans, baking sheets, blender, gadgets and gizmos to children’s dinnerware. Mingle around the breakfast bar that seats 4 or gather around the inviting dining table for a group meal or a fun game night. When the weather allows, take advantage of the beautiful nights and cook your meal on the gas or charcoal grill provided. If you are lucky, you may spot a herd of deer foraging for their own meal. The open floor plan supports social togetherness for the whole group, but also allows for individual activities to occur within the kitchen, dining table, living room, loft, and deck. Groups can occupy themselves in different ways, yet still communicate with one another. Our family-friendly cabin provides safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs, Pack & Play, high chair, and an anti-slip tub mat along with books, games, toys and kid size dinnerware. A loft area is prepared with a humidifiers (mountain air does get dry) and a white noise machine. Please note that the loft area is open to the rest of the cabin below so keep that in mind during booking. But wait…our cabin is not only family-friendly, it is also dog-friendly! Please note an extra cleaning fee of $75 (maximum 2 dogs) will be applied to ensure the cabin is adequately cleaned after hosting man’s best friend. Guests have access (with fee) to Blue Lake Springs HOA summer amenities, including Snowflake Recreation Center (Lake, Beach, Pool, Tennis, Bocce, Basketball Court, etc.) as well as the beach and lake at Fly-In-Acres reservoir. After a long day of outdoor activities, whether from the lake, fishing, slopes, hiking trails, wine tasting, or even just exploring the town, relax indoors next to the fireplace or outside on the deck as you reflect on your adventures while soaking in the forest view. With soaring ceilings and a wall of windows that let the light in, it’s quite magical to watch the snow fall from inside the toasty cabin, sitting by the fireplace or to welcome the morning sun. The Gathering Place is a 2 minute drive to Big Trees Market, 8 minute drive to White Pines Lake, a 10 minute drive to Big Trees State Park, a 20 minute drive to winetasting in Murphys, and a mere 30 minute drive to Bear Valley Ski Resort. The area hosts a number of adventures and activities throughout the year including Bear Valley music festival, Ironstone Wineries with its series of concerts throughout the summer, exploring (or ziplining through) the moaning caves. Visit the town of Columbia, an old gold mining town where your children can pan for gold, check out the old blacksmith or just ride into history on a stagecoach.