Delightful and comfortable. A perfect location for all the activities we enjoyed… hiking, fishing, swimming, loafing and dinner at Sardine Lakes Resort.

The cabin was perfect and just as advertised. It is a great location for relaxing on the deck, in the river and as a launching point for the numerous excursions available in the Lakes Basin Area. Will definitely be back, and will need to make a winter trip as well.

A perfect location for access to trails in the Lakes Basin. And a lovely deck overlooking the NF of the Yuba. The house is well appointed and clean. Great communication with the owner.

We had a great stay at the cabin, thank you! I would recommend this place for a short fun winter getaway. Myself, my husband, children ages 5 & 7 and our dog stayed there for 2 nights. The pictures and description were very accurate and Fransisco was a great with communicating both before and during our stay which was very much appreciated. One of the showers was clogged from the start but luckily there were two available, so it worked out fine. Fransisco said he was going to have it fixed ASAP after we left before nexts guests arrived. My kids were hoping there would be more young children's games and books available in the cabin also. The games that were available were for older kids/adults and many appeared really worn with missing pieces.

Arrived during a snowstorm. Fortunately the cabin is gas heated as there was a power outage. There was plenty of wood for the fire and the kitchen is well equipped. The cabin has lots of character. The area is lovely with lots of walks close by. Our host was very responsive to the situation which was outside of his control.

Property is just as pictured! Loved the River outback and how quite it was. Great communication with the owner as well. 10/10 recommend!

The location of this house was so wonderful that I already have dreams of returning. I was craving time away by a river or stream, and could not have found a more perfect rental. The large, expansive deck looks over the beautiful Yuba River. One mile away there is a campground on Haypress Creek with wonderful places to sit and enjoy the creek plus a trailhead for some great hiking. My husband, adult daughter and I started and ended our days on the deck with the soothing sound of the river, cups of tea in the morning and dinners prepared on the gas grill in the evening. The house itself is older and has a couple quirks, but is homey, well maintained and clean, and had everything we needed, from a well-stocked kitchen to comfortable beds. Francisco was a fantastic host: engaged, available and responsive. He provided wonderful tips and guides to the surrounding area. What a great rental!

Great cabin on the Yuba River. Super clean and well stocked, everything you could want. Awesome communication and helpful answers. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood, close to hiking and fishing. We will defiantly return!

Great house, clean and well stocked, very comfortable. Private and quiet. Fantastic location at the edge of a national forest and along the river. Was great to be able to walk the dogs in such a lovely forest. Owner very responsive and helpful. We have an electric vehicle (Tesla) and the owner helped us determine that we could use the outlets in the garage to charge making us feel so good about this remote area. Cute little Sierra City close with a couple restaurants and nice little store with great lunch meat.

Big roomy cabin off the beaten path with a small waterfall right outside our bedroom window! STUNNING buttes and scenery all around. Walking distance to two hiking trails. Absolute BEST communication of any VRBO owner we ever had (and we've had dozens) We will be back!

This is the perfect place for a rustic retreat away from the stress of work and school. Great communication from host and check in/out is a breeze. Our favorite parts were the fireplace and the river running right through the back yard! The sight and sound of the river melts your cares away. Our kids enjoyed the unique checkerboard table. The kitchen is equipped with everything a family needs to prepare meals. The location is really away from it all with fun day hikes and lakes near by. The decor is charmingly vintage and cozy. The deck is perfect for enjoying the river view.There was one small thing that was an issue for us. The heaters in the bedrooms really need to be replaced. You can not adjust the temperature easily and they are extremely noisy. The host provides space heaters as an alternative, but again temperature control at night is a challenge. Space heaters aren't the safest while sleeping. If you are sensitive to night time temperatures or noise when you sleep this could be an issue. That said, this is an exceptional place with a top notch host. We would return for sure!

This is the perfect place for a rustic retreat away from the stress of work and school. Great communication from host and check in/out is a breeze. Our favorite parts were the fireplace and the river running right through the back yard! The sight and sound of the river melts your cares away. Our kids enjoyed the unique checkerboard table. The kitchen is equipped with everything a family needs to prepare meals. The location is really away from it all with fun day hikes and lakes near by. The decor is charmingly vintage and cozy. The deck is perfect for enjoying the river view. There was one small thing that was an issue for us. The heaters in the bedrooms really need to be replaced. You can not adjust the temperature easily and they are extremely noisy. The host provides space heaters as an alternative, but again temperature control at night is a challenge. Space heaters aren't the safest while sleeping. If you are sensitive to night time temperatures or noise when you sleep this could be an issue. That said, this is an exceptional place with a top notch host. We would return for sure!

Lovingly preserved vintage family house in the woods - beside the beautiful Yuba River. Clean, comfortable, un-fussy, good WiFi, dog welcoming. Family of 4 had a nice getaway to this house near Sierra City - lots of walking (on and off snow) and relaxing. We’d have enjoyed spending more time out on the front and back decks if it had been warmer - front has awesome close-up view of Sierra Buttes, and the back deck looks over the rushing river. Owners are fantastic - Francisco was super responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. So much to do here in any season - bring your swimsuits, bikes, paddle boards, hiking boots, binoculars, watercolors - or just a good book. There’s even a kayak provided for summer and snowshoes for winter.

What a special place; right on the beautiful river, and minutes away from great hiking. The home has every thing you need. I had brought many groceries along and the kitchen was the best outfitted of any rental I’ve stayed. Tools, dishes, seasonings, etc. The owners were extremely responsive and even offered early check in unprompted. I can’t wait to stay again.

Just what we needed and wanted for our long weekend getaway. Comfortable cabin with lovely views and soothing sounds of the North Yuba River just off the rear deck.

... with just enough modern touches to keep you comfortable. We were in town to ride mountain bikes so we didn't spend a lot of time at the house, and it was late October so it was cold at night, and dark early. Because of all that we didn't really get to take advantage of some of the best things about this place like hanging out on the deck, by the river, and BBQ'ing. Fabulous place. Mabye next time.

If I could give more stars - I would!! What an amazing property! A hidden Gem for sure!! My Husband and I, along with our 3 kids and small puppy stayed here for Christmas week. It was everything and more! The cabin was very spacious, clean and had everything we could possibly need. We were blessed to have a White Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- something we've always dreamed of having! It was truly breathtaking! The back deck overlooked the River, which was so amazing to listen to each day- very relaxing. Our kids enjoyed finding hiking sticks and walking along the river. Our pup could not get enough of the outdoors and playing in the snow! I really appreciated that this place was very dog friendly. The Family/Living room was very spacious and had really comfortable sofas with a fire place. It was so cozy! There were games and books included, not to mention Wifi and Roku and Netflix - which really helped with the kids at night time. We had Movie Night every night complete with s'mores and hot cocoa!! The Bedrooms and Bathrooms were so clean, beds really comfortable and I especially appreciated having a heater in the bathrooms!! The cabin is tucked away, but still close enough to town, which we enjoyed visiting as well. Our Family had so much fun and made lots of memories. We will definitely be back again and again! In fact - we are already planning to book sometime this summer!! Francisco was super responsive and we can't wait to come back!

We spent a week at Francisco's wonderful cabin over Thanksgiving holiday. The cabin is welcoming and very comfortable, and has everything one can ask for. Views are breathtaking, beds are comfortable and the vibe is so relaxing, I wish we were still there. Our 9 year old son thoroughly enjoyed a new experience of clearing snow off of the decks, and I cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner in the lovely kitchen. We are sure to be back!

very nice, older cabin on the bank of the river.

A comfy time away from the fast, city life. Home is in a beautiful forest overlooking the Yuba River. Great hosts, very good communication, and nice personal touches around the house.

Where to start? My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cabin and area. While we love the Lakes Basin, our stay in this home made the experience even better than we expected. Francisco is amazingly responsive and so easy to communicate with. The information about the cabin and the surrounding area gives you a lot to go with to help with planning your stay (mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boating) whether you want to cram in a lot of adventure or do nothing. The cabin is so comfortable it was hard to leave to do the things we planned. Sitting outside and watching the river flow for nearly all of our meals was a real treat. We borrowed the binoculars to look at the Milky Way at night and the stars were dizzying due to a lack of light pollution. We did bike to town as recommended to get our ice cream which was so worth it. From the cabin, it is an easy walk to some really cold swimming. We cannot wait until we can return for a full week! Thank you for sharing your home Linda and Francisco! We had an amazing stay!

Love the proximity to the river and the local swimming hole. The deck makes a great place to BBQ and enjoy the Yuba River.

Our family really enjoyed Thanskgiving holiday in River Front Mountain Cabin. It's very well equiped, very comfortable and has great location near the river. If you enjoy sleeping with soothing river sounds, this is great place for you. Owners did great job of explaining every single detail which made our stay very easy.

Great location, clean and well stocked. Francisco, the property owner is very responsive and helpful. We hope to be back soon!

We had a great stay at Francisco's place. It is set in the woods, right on the river with a great deck overlooking the water. I could have spent lots of time on that deck, although in Oct it was a bit cold. Francisco is an active owner, always trying to make your stay better and ready to help with any concerns. He has provided plenty of instructions on things in the house so you can figure everything out. Everything we needed was there and we enjoyed our stay very much. Lots of hiking, fall colors, views of lakes, nice drives, and good lunches at nearby restaurants, although their hours in Oct were a bit iffy. It would be fun to see in winter.

We loved our stay at your cabin. The wood stove was wonderful and we appreciated how stocked the place was with whatever was needed. It’s a perfect place to visit in the fall with all the changing colors. Definitely coming back.

We had a great time at the house which is well laid out and has a wonderful deck overlooking the river. We will be back again next year most likely. Would definitely recommend it.

We just enjoyed our second weekend at the cabin. September was a great time to visit -- fall color, but still warm enough to swim and have happy hour on the deck. This place is the perfect base camp for all the Lakes Basin day hikes. We'll be back for sure!

Very clean, great setting right next to the Yuba River. Peaceful and quiet. Perfect spot to stay to explore the multitude of hiking trails and lakes nearby

Very clean, easy to use and very comfortable! Very close to wonderful, easy hikes. Easy walk into historical Sierra City. Francisco is very caring and eager to please! We will stay again if we come back that way!

Hate to give this jewel away, but the property and owners were so wonderful that this place deserves all the praise. Spent a week at this property, so clean and well stocked, and I mean everything you could need from kitchen supplies to outdoor dining, etc... The view from the deck is priceless over the running water and tranquil private surroundings! Only regret is we had to go back to reality. Never met an owner so attentive to making the trip go well and ensured all our needs were met!

We loved our time at the cabin. It's the perfect summer getaway. The deck may have been our favorite part -- perfect for morning coffee, afternoon reading, and dinner alfresco. Your can hear the river from every room in the house. The master bedroom is spacious, and the bed is comfy. The kitchen is well equipped. The vintage furnishings made us smile. Each of the two bedrooms has its own bath, so this would be a nice place to come with another couple. We appreciated Francisco's friendly and thorough communication about the cabin itself and things to do in the area. We can't wait to return!