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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lakehead, CA
  • Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area
    1 min walk
  • Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit
    1 min walk
  • Shasta Lake
    9 min walk
  • Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal)
    36 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Best Deal on the Lake!!!

Come and stay in our lovely, updated home, you won't be disappointed. Perfect place for a winter getaway to the mountains for a ski/snowboard. Best place to stay to relax in the summer on the lake!

This Lake Front Vacation Rental on Lake Shasta was acquired in 2008. We recently renovated our home again in 2023 complete with new flooring in the master bath, fresh paint, and new decor. This is an exquisite retreat!

The property is a very roomy 2,300 s.f. family vacation rental on a third of an acre lot, with a game room in the garage with a pool table and on-site parking. This resort house is located in the quaint community of Lakehead and backs to Shasta Trinity National Forest Land with a private gate to the Forest Service trail directly to the Lake. There is nothing between you and the Lake except your desire to get there!

The lake is full this year and the water is right behind the house! Currently, you can not get a boat under the bridge in Doney Cove. The closest marina to moor your boat is Antlers.

The house sleeps 9 adults in very comfy beds with plenty of room for additional children. There is plenty of room in this house to accommodate large groups.

You will be more than pleased with our well-stocked home. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and serve gourmet or quick easy meals. There is a second full-sized refrigerator in the garage.

A large shaded private deck looks directly into the forest and the lake cove behind the property. The patio area is set up for outdoor meals or relaxing with a table, chairs, and barbecue.

Our property is family-owned and operated. See our rate schedule and calendar for more info.

Responsible renters must be at least 25 years old and present on the property during the rental period. Well-behaved dogs are welcome with an additional deposit (leash laws are enforced in the community). This is a Non-smoking house but there are designated areas to smoke outside.



Keywords: Single Family Home, Vacation Rental
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area. Features include an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area and Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit
The Best Deal on the Lake!!! offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Elizabeth Rahm

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only. You

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets must be pre-approved.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties are allowed at the property at anytime.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

House
The Best Deal On The Lakehead
The Best Deal on the Lake!!! Lakehead
The Best Deal on the Lake!!! Private vacation home
The Best Deal on the Lake!!! Private vacation home Lakehead

The Best Deal on the Lake!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake home
Elizabeth was a fabulous host, quick to reply to messages and so gracious as well. The house was perfect and spacious, clean and had everything we needed tonfeel at home. The house was perfect fornour group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis & Jill F., Grants pass usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We had a great time at this beautiful home. It was the perfect set up for our family and the game room was perfect! The hosts were amazing to work with. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishnu R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial day extended family get together
We had a great time staying at Elizabeth and Karen's home. Was was pleasure to meet and talk to them. The home was spacious enough for our big group of adults and kids. The home was well stocked for our needs. Will stay again if we are in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Westley E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lakeside accommodation
This was the perfect spot for our family and friends annual lake trip. Besides backing to the lake and being walking distance to the water where we anchored the boats there was plenty of parking for 4 vehicles and two trailers. The house had plenty of room and all the amenities one could need. The garage game room was an absolute plus with the pool table and dart board. Will definitely be booking for next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Extremely impressed with the owner and the property. The house was very well stocked with everything we needed and was very close the to lake (walking distance via the private trail in the back). The RV pad allowed me to park my 21 ft. Bass boat and truck on the property. Also, this proptis walking distance to the bar, restaurant, grocery store, and ice cream shop. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great property and great communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Long N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay but it was too short!
Wholeheartedly recommend this rental home for your Lake Shasta stay. High water this season provided access to Doney Creek w/ a short 2 min walk through the back yard trail lined with luscious greenery. Easily walk to the water for wading, swimming, fishing or playing. The location is very close to the Doney Creek train trestle, so many daring folks were jumping off both the trestle and bridge. *Added bonus for those trainspotters. The Union Pacific freight trains come regularly.* Driveway is good for two vehicles. Then resort to street for any additional vehicles. There is a parking pad on the side of the house too that can be used for a vehicle. An experienced boater can back a rig there but not advised for someone new. Check with mgmt and get their okay first to park boat there. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook minus spices and seasoning. Fridge was big, clean and empty ready for your groceries. We didn’t BBQ but both a charcoal and propane was available. All appliances worked as should. We came the weekend of a massive heatwave, with temps in the 105-110 range. The AC kept up and provided relief when we got off the water. The shower in the main communal bathroom posed a challenge to my 14 yo to balance water temp. Aside from that, the 3 bathrooms were clean with good water pressure. The beds(!), they were some of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on! Master had California king while the other two rooms feature 2 full beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
House was great! For 20+ years we have rented a houseboat on Lake Shasta but decided to change it up this year. Best decision ever. After a day on the lake it was heaven to come back to a real shower, nice beds and good air conditioning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maxine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway!
This place is great. Lovely home. So clean, well cared for. One more night would have been great. Two more nights would have been perfect if there had been more water in lake Shasta. Temperatures were 100-105while here. Hot. The house was nicely air conditioned to the best it could be under the circumstances. We went to mount Shasta for a look see. We went to McCloud falls and hiked from the the first to the second fall. We had a picnic at lake siskiyou. There was much more water there and we put our kayaks in. Fabulous. We had one dinner out at the Cook House at Lakehead. It was great. A good time was had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vandu P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid April 2021 stay
We were a group of 4 adults and two teens plus a dog and the house was perfect for us. A very nice cozy place with all the amenities, and tastefully decorated interiors. The kitchen was well stocked and all the appliances were in great condition. There were plenty of towels to use for everyone and the property manager Elizabeth was very prompt with responses which made the check-in and check-out process smooth. Overall a great find. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and very comfortable home!
We had a wonderful time on our visit! I found the house to be very clean, modern, and spacious. It was a great location for us to go on adventures each day to explore the Shasta area. Down the road was a great place to fish. We brought dinner and fished at dusk...it was so peaceful and beautiful. The house was very well stocked. Everything you need is there! Nice thick towels, too! My family and I were very comfortable. Even though I do understand why, the only down side for us was the audio/camera in the backyard, It made us feel a bit uncomfortable and awkward to sit outside, so we didn't enjoy the backyard much. Overall, it is a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our April 2021 Stay
Home is clean and spacious. Well stocked with necessities. We would love to rent again & will make sure to notify our friends. Only complaint is temporary (hopefully) extremely low lake level notice should have been added on property description online listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Fun experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

John L., Portland Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get-away place
Very clean.....and having a full bathroom for each bedroom was great. Nice area for some hiking + a short walk to view the lake. The most well-stocked kitchen we've experienced!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Beautiful house with everything you need for a great vacation. Lots of room for everyone to spread out. Can't wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home Away from Home
Our stay at this property was outstanding; just a bit disappointed that the lake level was so low. However, with that said, the property listing accurately describes all amenities. The house is in a quiet neighborhood; as mentioned from a previous reviewer, there is an RV campground next door - not an issue for our stay - quiet hours were maintained by the campground. There is a train that runs periodically near the house, again, for us not an issue. The house is immaculate, very clean. The communication with the property owner outstanding - she was always available to answer any questions we had and answered promptly. The setting of the home is very calming as it is on the edge of a nature preserve and the backyard takes advantage of this with plenty of seating on the patio. The house has everything you need for a wonderful stay, including being pet friendly. For access to the lake, you really couldn't be any closer, you just may want to consider going earlier in the summer for the lake level to be higher. We were very satisfied with renting this home and we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property. I would highly recommend.
Enjoyed our stay at this property. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So fun
Clean and fully stocked .. owner was so helpful and nice we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

tara p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway!
Awesome! Very roomy and was fully equipped with everything you would need! Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family property
Great

10/10 Excellent

val b.

Liked: Cleanliness
June Visit
This is a lovely home-seems so spacious for 2000 square feet! There are lots of corners for people to have some distance if you have a bigger group, and everything is so nice but not so fancy that you feel like you can't relax. Really does feel like a home. We had a few minor issues, but Elizabeth was very prompt and helpful in her response. There aren't a lot of places to stay where you can actually walk to the lake, and this place has that which is really nice. It's a bit rocky getting down and not much of a beach area, but because it's a mountain lake not sure if that can be helped. The neighborhood is a little bit run down in parts, but maybe that's just how it is in a lake town. It seemed safe, and that was our main priority. There is a RV campground right next to the house. It wasn't a problem, and the area was really quiet in the evenings, but I didn't see that in any of the other reviews so just thought I'd mention it as an FYI. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

S S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience!
We had a great time at this lakeside rental. The house was clean and fully stocked and the kids had lots of games to keep themselves entertained. The lake was just a few minutes walk down from the house. Elizabeth was excellent at communicating with us and even gave us a heads up about the road conditions on the way in since it was snowing. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an affordable, relaxing vacation by the lake.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
This house was perfect for what we needed for the entire weekend. Definitely would get again if we vacation at the lake again.

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The house was great. Very nice being so close to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

kathleen r., Elk Grove ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house vacation
The house was very clean and super comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with all items needed for cooking and serving. Backyard, patio and game room were great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019