The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte

The Green House Twain Harte: Peaceful mountain/lake home with amazing amenities (private pool and spa) in the best location! - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Large backyard with pool, in-deck spa,  large wrap-around deck, BBQ and multiple patio areas. Private and peaceful! - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Spacious backyard pool area/lower yard - fenced off from deck. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Property grounds - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Welcome to The Green House! - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Fantastic Twain Harte Lake for members and their guests. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Second Floor Master Bdrm w/ en-suite bath and seating area. Smart TV on a swivel mount that can be watched from bed or the seating area. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Second Floor Master Bdrm w/ en-suite bath and seating area. Smart TV on a swivel mount that can be watched from bed or the seating area. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Second Floor Master Bdrm w/ en-suite bath and seating area. Smart TV on a swivel mount that can be watched from bed or the seating area. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
2nd Floor Master Bdrm En-suite Bath - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Downstairs bedroom and/or alternate master sleeps 4 and has larger closet. Easy access to full bathroom right next door.  - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Downstairs bedroom and/or alternate master sleeps 4 and has larger closet. Easy access to full bathroom right next door. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Downstairs full bath - easy access to all first floor and downstairs bedroom. Very large bathroom with plenty of shelves/drawers/cabinets to store personal items. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Front door enters to living room with cozy fireplace, seating and Smart TV. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Cozy living room hearth and decor - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Large open kitchen and dining area - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Fully stocked kitchen - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Dining area/kitchen bar space - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Country chic decor throughout our lovely mountain home. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Family room w/ additional smart TV, games and two desk/work areas - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Family room with dedicated desk work spaces. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
New in 2023 Nordic Retreat hot tub built into the back upper deck for easy access in winter months. Seats 5 adults.  - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Driveway parks 2+ cars on the right side. Left side is for private guest house rental which may be in use. Two properties are completely separated and guest house renters are not able to use the front and back yards, or amenities of the main house. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Darling kids room on 2nd floor w/ 2 twins and toddler bed/changing table - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Entrance to the kids room - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Additional backyard patio seating area level with the pool  - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Welcome! - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Fun at the pool!  - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Laundry room off the den - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Twain Harte Lake - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Front yard has various seating areas in peaceful Secret Garden-like setting.  - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Stocked barware, including non-breakables for outside use - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Deer watching from the front yard - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Front yard walk - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Twain Harte's nearby golf course! (image courtesy Twain Harte Golf Club). Clubs and carts available for rent. Club House has a good restaurant and bar, often with karaoke on Saturday evenings. Golf is available whenever there's not snow. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Beach - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Skiing at Dodge Ridge is 25 minutes away! - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Sunset views are famous along Hwy 108 - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Nextdoor Guest House studio suite (note: not included in Retreat 1, but you can request to book both!) - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Next door Guest House studio suite with kitchenette, full bath and dining area (Note: not including in Retreat 1 rental unless you request to book both). - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
Outdoor dining area seats 6+ with optional retractable awning. - The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte
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The Green House Twain Harte Retreat #1 - Twain Harte

Charming Twain Harte Home w/ Lake Membership, Private Pool/Hottub, Walk to Town
8 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 2380 Sqft
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LOCATION + AMENITIES perfect for families or a couples/friends getaway! Charming Twain Harte home w/ membership access to private Twain Harte Lake, large private in-ground pool surrounded by lush trees and hot tub/spa on property! A/C and heat plus an indoor wood-burning fireplace. Walk to town and very close driving distance to Pinecrest, Dodge Ridge, Leland Snowplay, Murphys, Columbia and Yosemite. 20-30 minute drive to skiing, sledding and ice skating in the winter and 5 minutes to summer lake fun. Pool and spa off the back deck. One-of-a-kind home with beautiful touches throughout. Only home in Twain Harte with its own pool (available in warmer months though you are welcome to polar plunge year round!) and a five minute walk to downtown! Renters have access to the owner’s Twain Harte lake (a true gem!) membership during their summer stay and can enjoy the beautiful property’s large and shady front and back yards, multiple outdoor seating and eating areas under peaceful trees as well as an in-ground pool and hot tub on the deck (available year round). The house sleeps 8+ comfortably 6-8 adults max (1 queen, 2 full, two twins, 1 toddler bed) and is fully equipped with additional baby/toddler equipment if needed, including an additional toddler bed and an infant crib as well as other baby equipment. The house is very-well stocked as the owners own family vacation home with kids toys and games (as well as adults!), and most kitchen cooking/serving/dining/barware items anyone would require.

If you love the house but need more beds, check out our guest house next door, which is listed as a separate rental (Retreat #2 - please enquire when booking). If it’s available, you can book both and sleep an additional 3-4 people (1 full, 1 pullout futon) - the main home is plenty large enough to entertain all guests.

More Property Info:
The property has a huge footprint with very large front and back yards with plentiful spaces to rest, play, eat and work. Weve added little touches throughout to create that special Twain Harte magic that both kids and adults can enjoy (think swings for the kids and little log seating areas; think peaceful outdoor respite areas for the grownups). The inside common areas are good-sized and offer great space to have meals together, play games or veg in front of the multiple Smart TV areas. Also special to the property, our renters are able to get into the private Twain Harte Lake on our membership (summer months only). This lake is the reason we bought in Twain Harte - you must come see!

DETAILED PROPERTY INFO:
Charming 1943 home with shiplap walls and beautiful beamed ceilings. The front door opens to a very cozy living room with a large smart TV and a wood burning fireplace with a Lopi stove insert to keep you safe and warm! This area leads to a hallway and a large downstairs bedroom with two double beds and a full and very large bathroom. The large kitchen and extra large dining area is an additional great place for your group to gather. Also off the kitchen is an additional family room with a smart TV, multiple desk areas for work and space for games and childrens toys as well as the laundry room and side-door entrance. Up the stairs lined with book shelves, you will find the master bedroom with ensuite full bath and a darling childrens room with two twin beds, changing table, and a toddler bed (there is an additional toddler mattress as well as large packnplay and highchair in the downstairs bedroom closet).

The house is extremely well-stocked and the kitchen has most things you would require (barware, cookware, bakeware, server ware, utensils and dishes, including some childrens items) as well as includes a blender, toaster, Keurig, regular coffee pot, stand mixer, crock pot, popcorn maker and other various appliances and kitchen needs.

We love the large and fenced-in front and back yards, large wraparound deck and the beautiful in-ground pool surrounded by big trees and peace and quiet. The hottub is built into the deck for easy access during winter months. When there is no chance of snow, we have our full outdoor furniture out for you relax in including poolside chaise loungers, a large outdoor dining table and several other comfy seating areas throughout the yards.

Twain Harte is magic and our home is in one of the best, most peaceful and most walkable neighborhoods proximal to all downtown Twain Harte has to offer. The street has many full-time and part-time residents with great neighbors and pretty properties to stroll by all under the big trees. Our home is a quick walk (5 minutes) to all downtown Twain Harte eateries, bars, shops and activities and a 25 minute drive to Pinecrest Lake/Dodge Ridge for skiing, with other lakes for boating and fishing nearby. Come enjoy all Twain Harte has to offer (the town boasts an executive golf course, mini golf, tennis courts, bars, restaurants, shops, private lake and local events and activities year-round) with easy access to amazing hiking/biking trails and all activities in the great outdoors both winter and summer. Great atmosphere year-round with plenty to do in the surrounding area. Hiking, biking, swimming, boating, skiing, sledding, ice skating all within a close drive. Great nearby towns for more restaurant options and shopping.

LOCATION DETAILS: A short walk (approximately 5 minutes) gets you right into the wonderful and friendly town of Twain Harte which includes many dining options, night life, live music, a coffee shop, wine tasting, boutiques, executive golf course, mini golf, concerts and fairs in the summer, public pickleball/tennis/bocce courts and pool, groceries and so much more! In the summers (Memorial Day – Labor Day), the Green House includes access to the charming and members-only Twain Harte Lake. The Lake has been lovingly maintained by its members and board for nearly 100 years!

A short drive away are many activities for families, friends or couples to enjoy:
-Twain Harte Lake - (access included, diving boards, slides, beach fun, snack shack) - 1.8 mi
-Downtown Twain Harte - (restaurants, bars, mini golf, golf, concerts, so close we usually walk!) - .5 mi
- Dodge Ridge Ski Resort (downhill ski/tube, lodge, summer hiking/biking/frisbee golf) - 22 miles (mi) -Black Oak Casino Resort (casino, restaurants, bowling) - 6.6 mi
-Pinecrest Lake - (lake with marina, public beach, hiking, outdoor movie theater) - 20 mi
-Sonora - (nearby larger town with shops, restaurants, nightlife, groceries, etc.) - 12 mi
-Jamestown - (nearby town with restaurants, bars, Railtown train museum) - 14 mi
Murphys - (wine tasting hub nearby with delicious restaurants, wineries, spa) - 30 mi
-Columbia - (Columbia State Historic Park, a fun way to visit a gold rush town) - 16 mi
- Long Barn - (retro ice skating rink) - 8 mi
-Leland Snowplay - (snow tubing resort with smaller and very big runs, food/lodge area) - 25 mi
-Yosemite National Park - (amazing wonders to explore, El Capitan, Half Dome, etc.) - 61 mi
-Chicken Ranch Casino - (another closely and new casino option) - 16 mi
-Kennedy Meadows - (horseback riding, amazing mountain views/streams, hiking) - 50 mi
-New Melones Lake Marina - (rent a boat for a larger lake experience, tubing, waterskiing) - 31 mi
-Don Pedro Lake - (closely reservoir for boating, exploring) - 47 mi
-Bear Valley Mountain Resort - (an additional option for skiing in Arnold on the other side of the Sierras) 71 mi

***Things to know before booking***:
- While you can have a great time on our property, this is not a party house! We prefer to rent to families or couples or responsible groups of people who will treat our home as their own. We welcome fun, BBQs, pool/spa parties, apres ski, cocktails and the like - we just prefer that you pass our property by if youll be bringing a rowdy group or people who don’t care about respecting property. We and our neighbors will thank you!
- If you like all things modern and sleek, this property may not be for you! (Please see photos). We bought this 1943 house in its charming state and have done everything possible to preserve that including adding our own country chic flair to it.
-The property has multiple desk and seating areas to work in a quiet space. The house has high-speed internet and streaming on multiple TVs.
- You assume all risk for using our pool and spa - as noted in our rental agreement. Please swim responsibly and watch children at all times. Importantly, please note that the pool can be fenced off by closing the gates at the top of the stairs off the back porch (the only access points to the pool). A great (and strongly recommended) option for families traveling with young children.
- The house is fully stocked as we often use the property ourselves. This means pretty much anything you could need in the kitchen as well as shelves full of movies, games and books. We hope you enjoy, keep everything in the (reasonable) condition you found it in and please leave everything at the house. Thank you in advance!
- No fires outdoors as the area is too high-risk to allow them. You can use the indoor fireplace but ask that you tell us as there are very specific instructions that need to be followed (its a stove insert). Thank you for honoring these rules!
- We may consider allowing one well-behaved and house-broken dog only under special circumstances (extra fee would apply and we ask that our house rules are followed).
- This is a house in the mountains and things can change quickly! We do not offer reimbursement for unforeseen events that may occur during your stay such as a snowstorm, heavy rains or a minor power or wifi outage. It’s very unlikely that any of this would impede your stay. If, however, the house cannot be accessed due to heavy snows at the property we do offer refunds on those reservations regardless of our rental policies.

Sleeping Configuration

Bedroom 1
Large upstairs master bedroom with en-suite bath
Bedroom 2
Good-sized alternate master or guest bedroom downstairs
Bedroom 3
Children’s room with two twin beds and toddler bed

What this place offers

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IconPrivate Pool
IconHigh Speed Internet
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Shared spaces

IconShared Tennis Court
Twain Harte Lake is a shared amenity and there are other resort amenities available throughout town such as the Golf Club and tennis courts. There is a public pool in town as well.

Nearby activities

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IconBird Watching

Suitability

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Child friendly
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No events allowed
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No smoking allowed
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No Parking
Plentiful, free parking in large driveway. 2+ cars can park along the right side. If more parking is needed, please enquire - assuming the next door guest house is not being rented you may be able to fit an additional 2-3 cars.
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Wheelchair Accessible
Guests may be able to access just the first floor (there is a slight lip to the deck/entrance to the house from the driveway).

Meet The Host

Mary
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Owner
Hi, this is Mary and Mike! We are originally from multiple areas around the country and settled in California (Bay Area) 10 years ago. We, along with our three children, purchased our vacation home in Twain Harte a few years ago - we took one look at Twain Harte Lake and the house after getting acquainted with the nearby ski hill and were hooked and purchased within the week! With our busy lives at home we can't get to our lovely Green House as much as we would like and are excited to share it with others, from both near and far. Everything at The Green House - in both our main home and guest home - is lovingly and thoughtfully put together and we hope you enjoy your stay!
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Scenic views

Secret Garden-like front and back yards w/ multiple seating areas to enjoy the great outdoors.
IconRiver view
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IconGolf Course view
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Location

The home is a 5 min walk to downtown Twain Harte and its amenities, but on a peaceful, quiet street.
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Getting around

A 2.5 hour drive from most parts of the Bay Area; nearest major airports include Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose. Can walk to most spots in Twain Harte if desired. Free, spacious parking in driveway - 2+ cars can park along the right side. We ask that the left side is open for potential guests at our guest house and/or workers that may come and go to service the property. If you need more space for cars please let us know, i.e. if the guest house is not rented at the time of your stay, additional parking will be available.
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Policies and Rules

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Check In: 4PM - Flexible
Detailed instructions are shared leading up to the reservation and keypad access instructions are shared the day of arrival.
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Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 8
House Rules
- While you can have a great time on our property, this is not a party house! We prefer to rent to families or couples or responsible groups of people who will treat our home as their own. We welcome fun, BBQs, pool/spa parties, apres ski, cocktails and the like - we just prefer that you pass our property by if you'll be bringing a rowdy group or people who don’t care about respecting property. We and our neighbors will thank you!
- You assume all risk for using our pool and spa - as noted in our rental agreement. Please swim responsibly and watch children at all times. Importantly, please note that the pool can be fenced off by closing the gates at the top of the stairs off the back porch (the only access points to the pool). A great (and strongly recommended) option for families traveling with young children.
-The house is fully stocked with equipment, games, movies, toys and books. We hope you enjoy, keep everything in the (reasonable) condition you found it in and please leave everything at the house.
- No fires indoors or out. The indoor fireplace is very complicated to use (but still beautiful to look at!) and the area is too high fire risk to allow outdoor fires.
-We do not allow pets
- This is a house in the mountains and things can change quickly! We do not offer reimbursement for unforeseen events that may occur during your stay such as a snowstorm, heavy rains or a minor power outage. It’s very unlikely that any of this would impede your stay. If, however, the house cannot be accessed due to heavy snows at the property we do offer refunds on those reservations regardless of our rental policies.
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Payment Policy
-50% of total stay required up front unless stay is within 7 days (100% of booking is due at 7 days.
-Second/final payment is due 7 days before arrival

Refundable Damage Deposit
A security hold is authorized two days before check-in and released 5 days after check-out assuming that no damages are observed.
Cancellation Policy
Guest receives 100.00% if cancellation occurs at least 30 days before arrival; Guest receives 50.00% if cancellation occurs at least 7 days before arrival; No refunds within 7 days of arrival.

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