PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft!
House in Alta, CA
20 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
NEW! We are now offering 3-night minimums through the fall and winter! Perfect family getaway for any time of year - Our beautiful, historic 1890's Victorian Farmhouse (5 bed/4 bath) features a swimming pool (not a winter option - open from mid-May to mid-September only!), fire pit (when allowed by county) , a relaxing front porch and plenty of space to spread out. We normally operate as a Bed & Breakfast during winter, but with the COVID crisis we decided on whole home rentals to share our wonderful home. Lots of local activities and our home will accommodate up to 20 guests (with shared beds) making it the perfect getaway for your friends, family or both! We do see a bit of snow in the winter time, and our large yard is perfect for snow play. We can set up badminton in the front yard, bean bag toss, and help you plan the perfect family activities. We have wi-fi available (as well as excellent cell phone coverage), but we encourage you to disconnect and enjoy your surroundings. We have a large well stocked kitchen for your meals (we can also recommend a local caterer that delivers), a parlor, media room, study and dining area, along with 5 bedrooms (one bedroom is a suite that has 3 sleeping areas - we call it the Bunk House) and 4 baths. Each room has a TV and DVD player and we have an extensive DVD inventoried library. Our location is perfect for almost every outdoor adventure. Hiking, fishing (lakes and rivers), rafting, the PCT, boating, skiing & snowboarding, even rock climbing are all within 30 minutes of Alta. Some even start a morning hike right outside our front door. We are approximately one hour from the Reno or Sacramento Airports and 45 minutes from Truckee and a few minutes more to Lake Tahoe.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Alta, CA
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Wish we had added a couple more days. This place has it all, so well equipped with everything you need and might want for playing together. Enough privacy with the many bedrooms, too. Pool shows not heated on the site but very comfortable temp. Host Jenn was great to work with
10.0 / 10.0
entire family were able to come together for a 5 day get together. House was fantastic. No problems. All 16 of us had plenty of room. They had games for out on the lawn, and in the house in the evening.The kitchen table was large enough to fit all of us at once. Jenn was just a phone call away and extremely helpful.
If the house is available we have already planned to go back next year
10.0 / 10.0
This was the most beautiful get together our family has spend it a while. The property itself has a personality and history. It’s equipped with everything a large family could want: big spaces to spent time together for meals, tv nights, games, outdoor activities including a swimming pool, plus rooms and nooks to have alone time and relax for a nap.
It’s close to hiking trails (which you have to drive to) and close the freeway which is the only drawback. But we didn’t mind that at all!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a large family gathering to celebrate Grandma’s birthday. The home and grounds are perfect, comfortable and well stocked. Bring your own equipment if you have a baby. Good communication with Jenn and Jody and easy entry. The house was quiet even with all our crew. Lots of fun outdoor activities in the yard and scenic walks and bike rides nearby. Get your supplies before you get there…closest large grocery store over 10 minutes away.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second time staying at Crystal Springs. We were a friends group of 18 people, with the youngest being 8 yrs old. We had a fantastic time talking on the porch, swimming in the pool, playing ping pong and corn hole. There was ample space for all of us to relax and sleep. The upstairs kids room did get very hot, but we were able to adjust the portable A/C and fans to make it cooler. We arranged for a local caterer to make dinner for us every night which was a nice treat- they made delicious desserts too. Jenn was very responsive. Rollins lake wasn’t too far away and we rented boats one day. Excellent vacation home.
8.0 / 10.0
Great rental! Lots of space and bathrooms. First place I've ever stayed that has sharp kitchen knives! Yes, the freeway noise is very loud outside and with the windows open. But, once people start talking and socializing, you no longer hear the freeway.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family, including our children and grandchildren, spent a fantastic week at the Crystal Springs house. The whole property is awesome. The outdoor space is so fun with all the yard games and a pool. The house is huge, beautifully decorated, well stocked and so homey! We can’t wait to come back!
10.0 / 10.0
Our yearly family/bff family trip was awesome, house was great, playing poker and some card games was nice….house is really big and had a lot of room for everyone… we had 20 sleeping there.. had almost everything needed, the only thing that would have been even better would have been air conditioning, they have wall coolers but doesn’t really cool down until like 4am… other than that, pool was nice and the yard is quite big…and we made more memories. Thanks Jenn hope to see you in the future
10.0 / 10.0
The owners are very accommodating. Really easy check in and very clean. Enough room for everyone. They have so much to do here. My adult kids said it was like being at summer camp. Hope to stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Each year we plan a family reunion someplace in the country. This was a special year as we were going to celebrate the birth of my first grandson. After an extensive search we choose this house. We eventually had 16 people come for the reunion. The perfect house is one that you show up, open the door and everything is already in place. I arrived at the house and opened the door. Not only was everything in place but the owners showed up a few minutes after my arrival to make sure we had everything we needed. The only thing we needed was food for a week. EVERYTHING you could ever want or need was there. We only had to supply the food and the FUN. Even the weather was perfect. I told the owners we had planned some day trips to local points of interest. The response was that everyone tells her that, but most people just stay at the house and enjoy the pool. And that is exactly what we did. It was a perfect week.
10.0 / 10.0
We love ver this place. A few families with kids stayed here, the house had all we could have wanted!
10.0 / 10.0
This house is simply fabulous, very easy to get to it, Jenn and Jody were very kind and very easy to communicate with them, it was a family reunion to celebrate our anniversary and all our guests left very happy from their stay in this place and thinking that they want to return at the next family reunion!
10.0 / 10.0
Annual family gathering
We had the best time at this lovely home. The gracious porch allowed for family fun including game playing, ping pong, and snacking. My family loves to cook and the kitchen was so well appointed, allowing for creative meals. Amenities like storage containers, spices, fabulous cookware were appreciated. Even though the house had no air conditioning, we found the rooms totally comfortable. The best was the beautiful pool where so many hours of fun and laughter were enjoyed. Quiet time on the hammock was so delightful. Everyone in my family agreed that we would definitely be back again!
10.0 / 10.0
Kitchen, Front Porch, Yard, and Pool
Overall, this property is excellent for extended family stays. We had 13 people plus a dog in our party and there was plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked and was large enough for 3-4 people doing some cooking. The front porch (my favorite part) was perfect to sit, have a beverage, and watch the kids in the pool. The yard is large and fenced in. Perfect for a dog. The pool was clean and the kids loved it.
The owners are very responsive and the neighbors are super nice. The neighborhood is not the best place to walk a dog because some parts of the streets had no shoulder, but we did anyways and had no issues.
The only compliant I have was my wife and I got stuck with a double-sized bed. No fault of the owners or of the property because it is fully disclosed on the listing. Just be beware that a double-sized bed is very small for two average size adults.
Overall, the property is in good shape but could use a little TLC. Maybe a little paint here and a screw tightening there; but no major issues. Everything worked as expected.
I highly recommend this property for large family gatherings who just want to relax and hangout with each other. A big "Thank You" goes out to Jodi (co-owner) for taking care of us during our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Don’t look any further, just book this house!!!
Crystal springs was more than any of us imagined. The house is huge and spread out so no one felt on top of each other. Any kitchen utensil you could ever imagine can be easily found. None in our group could think of one down side to this house. The porch with the rocking chair was perfect for the adults to gather and watch the kids in the deep end of the pool. The game cabinets are amazing! Rollins lake is close by to rent boats, kayaks, and SUPs. Jenn was an awesome and thoughtful host who also connected us to a wonderful caterer who cooked dinner and dessert for us every night. This is a perfect home for a big group of friends or family.
10.0 / 10.0
Special place to stay with a group of people that has character
Great experience. The house has so much charm, character and history to it. Love the property and location and overall vibe. Owners are very friendly and accommodating.
8.0 / 10.0
Great large space for multi-family gathering
A group of friends from across the country all converged here. Easy to get to from SAC/Bay ARea airports. Pool is wonderful on hot summer days. Very spacious with plenty of beds/private spaces. Big kitchen and front porch for hanging.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect vacation house
A welcoming and well-stocked mansion with tons of character. Kids loved the pool. Great place to hang out with friends. Beautiful trees. Good kitchen. Very helpful hosts.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a great home
Jenn was an excellent host and always so quick to respond to questions and very accommodating. She really made us feel at home and my family loved the house. Definitely hoping to stay here again in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Getaway
This house was perfect for my family. We truly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was very well equipped. We really liked sitting on the porch and drinking wine.
5.0 / 10.0
Everything was as advertised. There were 5 of us and we loved the home. We used the kitchen 2-3 times per day for the duration of the trip. The property managers were great at communicating and provided recommendations and warm conversation.Couldn't have been better.
10.0 / 10.0
Slow relaxing stay in the mountains
Everything was as advertised. There were 5 of us and we loved the home. We used the kitchen 2-3 times per day for the duration of the trip. The property managers were great at communicating and provided recommendations and warm conversation.
Couldn't have been better.
5.0 / 10.0
The pictures of this place don't do it justice- it is much bigger and more beautiful than we envisioned! Jenn was very proactive in her communication and responded to everything we needed. There was smoke from nearby fires and she even messaged me to give me a heads up prior to our last payment being due. It is this "customer first" mentality that she displayed throughout our trip.The house itself is a huge, sprawling property with lots of little touches to make it feel like home. We had six kids and appreciated the games, crayons, and space to run and ride scooters. The beds were comfortable and they had the best stocked kitchen that we had ever seen- huge bonus! We also really enjoyed the patio and did spend hours sipping and sitting. :)A couple of things to note- this is close to the highway so you always hear cars buzzing by (it becomes white noise after awhile). We were there when it was 90+ degrees and the pool was still really cold- only reached 70 degrees. It was dirty when we arrived. Finally, Jenn greeted our party upon arrival to give us a tour. Nice gesture but it lasted way too long after a long car ride in traffic with kids. We turned down the offer to do a walk-thru at the end for the same reason.Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Unique and Lovely Property
The pictures of this place don't do it justice- it is much bigger and more beautiful than we envisioned! Jenn was very proactive in her communication and responded to everything we needed. There was smoke from nearby fires and she even messaged me to give me a heads up prior to our last payment being due. It is this "customer first" mentality that she displayed throughout our trip.
The house itself is a huge, sprawling property with lots of little touches to make it feel like home. We had six kids and appreciated the games, crayons, and space to run and ride scooters. The beds were comfortable and they had the best stocked kitchen that we had ever seen- huge bonus! We also really enjoyed the patio and did spend hours sipping and sitting. :)
A couple of things to note- this is close to the highway so you always hear cars buzzing by (it becomes white noise after awhile). We were there when it was 90+ degrees and the pool was still really cold- only reached 70 degrees. It was dirty when we arrived. Finally, Jenn greeted our party upon arrival to give us a tour. Nice gesture but it lasted way too long after a long car ride in traffic with kids. We turned down the offer to do a walk-thru at the end for the same reason.
Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Family Fun
This is a spacious house with plenty of room for all. We enjoyed this property very much, the bunk house had great space and the parlor provided hours and hours of entertainment and sing alongs. With 10 adults and 8 teens/tweens, there was something for everyone. The yard provided plenty of space for activities and the pool was hit. I was so happy to see everyone disconnect from their devices and engage with each other. Nobody wanted it to end (including the teens). Looking forward to a return trip.
10.0 / 10.0
Great escape!
We had such a wonderful family vacation here! Fun times in the pool and we played games into the evening hours. Thank you Jenn and Jodi for an amazing property and being such great hosts. We highly recommend for families.
5.0 / 10.0
Our visit to Crystal Springs Inn was fantastic! The house is charming, spacious, comfortable and wellstocked with all the necessities & more (great movie collection, every possible kitchen gadget, comfy sheets, lots of towels). We spent many hours on the huge porch watching the kids play in the pool and beautiful yard. There are many nearby activities, our favorite was renting boats at Lake Rollins. The owners, Jenn & Jodi, were so welcoming & accommodating and responded to texts/emails within minutes. The only thing I would mention is the close proximity to I-80. We definitely heard the traffic hum but after a few days it became white noise to us. Our 3 families had a very memorable time. We feel like we left our good friends home and cannot wait to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Hidden gem!
Our visit to Crystal Springs Inn was fantastic! The house is charming, spacious, comfortable and well
stocked with all the necessities & more (great movie collection, every possible kitchen gadget, comfy sheets, lots of towels). We spent many hours on the huge porch watching the kids play in the pool and beautiful yard. There are many nearby activities, our favorite was renting boats at Lake Rollins. The owners, Jenn & Jodi, were so welcoming & accommodating and responded to texts/emails within minutes. The only thing I would mention is the close proximity to I-80. We definitely heard the traffic hum but after a few days it became white noise to us. Our 3 families had a very memorable time. We feel like we left our good friends home and cannot wait to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing, spacious & very charming
This historic property was really beautiful, offered plenty of space, was very well-equipped w/ all you may ask for in a vacation home, including a lovely pool & a sweet wrap around porch. The host was so gracious and welcoming, and the rooms were immaculate. We loved this place, the only small drawback was hearing Highway 80 in the background.
10.0 / 10.0
Summer perfection
What a wonderful home!! We spent a week here with two other families. The front porch rockers are perfect for reading, cocktails, and watching humming birds. The pool is perfect and the yard has a gazebo, hammock, hammock chair, and fire pit for night time marshmallow roasting. The front yard with the pool is fenced in, which is great for kids and dogs. The house is plenty big for everyone to be comfortable. Rooms are bright and spacious and the beds comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need to cook up big meals. We used the game room piano for nightly family sing-alongs. We can't wait to go back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alta?
The average price for a rental in Alta is $312 per night. This rental is $915 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft!. Enjoy the water!
Is PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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