So comfortable and so easy to get to. Kitchen is great, stocked with basic pots, pans, baking sheets and more appliances. We cooked multiple home meals and baked brownies. Its walking distance to the store and restaurant. The owners are very proactive and responsive.
Stayed for 4 nights in late June. 2 families---4 adults and 5 kids. Plenty of space. 2 bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms upstairs (1 with 1 king and 1 with 2 queens). Also a half bath accessible from the main upstairs area. Large kitchen and deck from the upstairs.
Downstairs another large room with several beds and couches. I saw a washer dryer area attached too, though we never used it, And a TV with smart setup (all TVs upstairs and downstairs were ready to go streaming). The downstairs was great for the kids to hole up and watch movies at night.
The home is a converted barn from the mid-20th century. It has been updated and redone. It appears to be relatively recently (single digit number of years I'd guess) and its the most updated cabin I've stayed in in the area yet. I've probably stayed in 8 or 9 in the last 5 summers.
It's a little pricey, but it delivers value. Owner communicated well, place was clean. The amount of living space for spreading was fantastic, you're not on top of each other if you don't want to be. The house is equipped with have air conditioning. While its not central air, there were 2 units upstairs and it stayed very cool when we got into the mid-upper 80s.
I'll book again when I go back up with another family to split the bill.
Our second visit to this cabin. We love it. Itâs beautiful and clean and has just about everything we need. Location is great and close to so much. The owner Nathan is easy to communicate with.
This place is a gem! Decor is beautiful, can't beat the location and on a hot, hot summer day/night, the air conditioning saved us! Friends stayed at a nearby cabin with no air, and they couldn't sleep at night!
everything was great only weird thing was a camera at every door drive etc it felt weird but didn't let it bother also zero phone service other then that its heaven on earth ! weather was bad so had the ladies cancel ended up guys trip but made the best of it. if you want a awesome place to stay and don't mind big brother this is it.
This cabin was wonderful. We had a great time. The rooms and bathrooms were beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable and bedding was warm and cozy during our winter stay. You can tell the hosts take pride in their cabin and want their guests to enjoy it. The kitchen is fully stocked and has everything you need to make your meals. This is the best rental weâve stayed in. Check out was easy. Nathan the host was easy to communicate with. Location is great. Close to skiing, next door to a general store. We will definitely be coming back if itâs available for our next vacation.
Great stay! Perfect size for two families with kids! Close to the lake and ski resort. Close to a small quaint store, and across from a lodge that serves pizza and burgers. We have already booked our next stay. The host was very kind and responsive. Five stars!
We had a great week at Strawberry Hill Csbin. The cabin had everything that we needed. There was plenty of room for our family of 10. Lots of room outside for the kids to play, while we could sit on the porch and watch them. Enjoyed walking to the river and the trail at the end of the road.
We had a fantastic time at this cabin over winter break. We came for the snow and spent three days skiing at Dodge Ridge, which was only an easy 5-10 minute drive away. The owner was extremely helpful and communicative throughout the entire stay and we appreciated all the thoughtful personalized touches like the welcome sign on our arrival, wine bottle, and pastries for our enjoyment. The cabin is well equipped with all the necessities including lots of stuff for babies and young kids like a high chair, utensils, and even books and toys (and a baby gate on the stairs). Each upstairs bedroom had its own bathroom plus there was an extra half bath off the living room, and the bathroom heaters were much appreciated on cold winter days. There was ample firewood for the living room fireplace and a whole house generator that came in handy when the power went out. The kids loved the downstairs space too. We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to another visit in the future. Thank you!
We stayed in this darling cabin over Labor Day weekend. It felt like home as soon as we walked in the door. The house was stocked with necessities from the kitchen to the bathrooms. The beds were comfortable. (We did bring a few small fans to use at night. We like moving air when we sleep). The cabin stays nice and cool inside during the day. The couches were cozy. The cute kitchen was so fun to cook in with the family. Plenty of room for everyone while I cooked. The deck is an inviting place to drink a warm cup of coffee or cocoa in the cool mornings. We also enjoyed playing games out there in the evenings. We enjoyed spending time down at the river. Sunning. Wading. Fishing. It was a nice relaxing weekend. Strawberry Hill Cabin genuinely feels like a home away from home. We will come back! Oh! And the original Marguerite pizza from Miaâs is fantastic!!
My family really enjoyed our 2 day stay at the cabin. We loved the welcome gifts and the homey feel of the cabin. The kids loved roasting smores at the fire pit and really enjoyed the snowplay nearby at Leland High Sierra Snowplay and hiking the trails at Pinecrest Lake. It was very convenient having a restaurant and grocery store just down the driveway! Nathan was such a great host and super helpful! This will definitely be an annual family trip!
We had to postpone our trip from last year due to Covid. We were still hesitant to travel but decided to make a trip to Pinecrest/Strawberry to get out of the bay area and finally take a vacation. The owner was very proactive in keeping in touch and making sure we had everything we needed. This cabin is absolutely adorable and had everything! We could even turn on and use the TV. Very cozy and functional. We had a great time hanging out with family, BBQ'ing, taking walks, hitting the fishing holes and sitting by the bonfire. The owner has installed a high end air purifier system which gave us peace of mind. Wifi made it very convenient. We will definitely come back! Thank you for an awesome stay!
We really love staying at Strawberry Hill, this is our second stay and will come back again.. They have everything you need and the location is great. You canât beat tubing at Leland Snow Play. We also enjoyed skiing at Dodge Ridge.
Thank you Nathan for the great communication.
The cabin was absolutely beautiful and the location was great!! It was like staying at a relatives home because everything was there that you needed. We had took way too many things not knowing what to expect. Everything was so nice, the heated bathrooms, heated beds, the decor, the deck, the kitchen, and even the towels. I also really loved seeing all the Bible versus, since we are a Christian family. I can go on and on about how lovely it is, but most of all so happy to make our first family snow trip memories in such a gorgeous cabin. I definitely would like to make a yearly tradition returning again with my family. The kids very much enjoyed it. Nathan the property manager was very quick to answer any questions and it was very helpful to have WiFi provided because I had no reception. The kids were able to do their distance learning in style and show their classmates the snow. Would definitely recommend staying here. Canât wait to go back!!!!
Strawberry Hill Cabin was perfect for our family of 5. Loved the open feel, and we practically lived on the wide front porch. We lounged on the couches and chairs and had most meals there. Also, it's very convenient to Pinecrest Lake, as well as to the South Fork Stanislaus River, which is fed by the lake. We waded and swam and used the floatable raft onsite. Our grandson definitely wants to come back!
We had a wonderful vacation and the cabin was perfect. We enjoyed the spacious front porch for every meal and warm evenings. The short walk to the creek was lovely and we also hiked all the way up to Pinecrest Lake. We would love to return and plan to recommend to friends as well.
This property was above and beyond my expectations! The pictures don't even do this place justice. This was the most comfortable , homey, beautiful, clean and full of extras, place I've ever rented. The bottle of wine and fresh baked blueberry coffee cake on the kitchen table when we arrived was over the top. My grandkids loved this place. They played at the river, swam at the pool across the street, walked to the store to get ice cream and enjoyed helping make the campfire each night, right there on the property. I highly recommend this beautiful home to EVERYONE! We will be back for sure! Thank you for everything Gina! See you next year!
Beautiful cozy cabin, had all the amenities we could need! Very clean and nice. The river and Pinecrest lake are very close and fun places to explore and hang out! We had a little issue with power but not the owners fault, they got us a generator and we still had a great time!
This might just be my favorite place Iâve EVER rented (and Iâve rented a lot of places over the years!).
First off: the house is perfectly decorated. Everything is so clean and the furnishings are comfortable! The house is fully stocked with everything you could need- it really feels like you just borrowed your friends cabin for the weekend (the friend with amazing decorating skills and a knack for making guests feel really really comfortable).
We arrived to a fire burning, scented candles glowing, music playing and a delicious homemade cake and wine on the counter. The letter-boards with our family name by both doors was such a sweet touch.
Communication with the host was wonderful.
I could go on and on about all of the amazing touches- it really is such a special place.
I posted some photos to my social media and I couldnât believe how many friends messaged me wanting the info!
We canât wait to come back!!!!
We had a wonderful 2-night stay at the Strawberry Hill Cabin. the location was perfect, as we were attending a wedding at Pinecrest Chalet, which was only a 5-minute drive. The cabin was clean and cozy and the hosts were easily reachable for any questions we had before and during our stay. We would definitely recommned this place if you are looking in this area!
The Strawberry Hill cabin is absolutely lovely, relaxing, beautiful and uplifting! We will definitely return to this lovely home. The kitchen and living room are especially inviting and beautifully decorated. We never ate out at a restaurant as the kitchen was just so darling and inviting.
The master bedroom is also beautifully appointed. The owners are so helpful and responsive. One point for attention would be some new beds in the guest bedroom. The beds were very soft and not supportive. Everything else was fabulous!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Strawberry Hill cabin. It was absolutely beautiful with thoughtful touches throughout. The beds were comfy, it was sparkling clean, the views were magical, and the design of the place is so fun and creative. We loved the modern yet vintage feel. It had everything we needed for a family wedding weekend.
This is easily the best vacation rental we have ever stayed at. It was so cozy and comfortable, they seemed to have thought of every little detail.
I expected to spend much of our time up at Pinecrest lake, but we ended up never wanting to leave the house. The front porch was so quiet and relaxing to hang out on, we spent most of our time lounging outside. The weather was hot (90s) during our stay, but the ceiling fans on the porch and inside made it super comfortable.
The kitchen had everything we needed. I enjoyed cooking on the old Wedgewood stove, and I also loved using the espresso machine and taking the drink out to the porch in the mornings.
The bedrooms were super comfortable, and the bathrooms were well stocked with many towels and organic/natural soaps.
I hope to be able to come back and stay longer.