Escape city life in this private 3BR/3BA vacation rental home on 1.5 acres with all the modern conveniences! It’s the perfect setting for you to nest at night and venture in the day to explore the magical forests surrounding you. Secluded and quiet (yet 5 minutes from gas stations, grocery & restaurants). No neighbors in sight!

Get cozy by the fire on the upper deck, light up the BBQ and soak in the hot tub under the stars. Multiple outdoor seating options help you settle into nature-induced bliss. No matter the season, your time indoors will also be very comfortable with central A/C, heating and a gas fireplace.

If you're seeking a mountain escape to a cabin in the woods, there's no better place than the Treehouse Chalet!

**NOTE: The Treehouse Chalet is in a no-cell-service area. Landline is available for local calls and emergency calls. Our high-speed WiFi is also very reliable for WiFi calling.

ENTRY:

Self check-in w/ a lock box key. Enjoy convenient FREE PARKING for 8 vehicles total!

✦ Driveway big enough for 6 vehicles
✦ Attached garage fits 2 cars + toys (bring your ATV’s, jet skis, bikes, etc)
✦ Complete privacy – whole property to yourself (plus, it’s at the road’s end)

**NOTE: Large RV’s, buses, 5th wheels and travel trailers are incapable of handling the narrow and tightly-curving neighborhood roads. Guests have successfully brought low and short utility trailers and trailers for 4x4’s, jet skis and side-by-sides.

BEDROOMS & BATHS:

Drift off into a luxurious night’s sleep with ALL NEW hybrid mattresses and hotel-grade linens! Extra pillows and blankets available. Sleep deeply with blackout shades. Unpack your luggage and settle in with abundant clothing storage in each room. Charge your devices with the bedside USB ports.

See the “Amenities” section for a list of all the little luxuries of your stay!

~Upstairs Accommodations~
2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths

✦ BR 1: King (1 bed) + ENSUITE BATHROOM w/ large walk-in rain shower & seats
✦ BR 2: Twins (2 single beds - can be pushed together to form a King)
✦ Full Bath (shower + tub combo w/ rain shower) - next to BR 2

~Downstairs Suite~
1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath

✦ 1 Full Bed
✦ 2 Full Bunk Beds*
✦ ENSUITE BATHROOM w/ walk-in rain shower wand & seats (accessed via game room – sleeping guests won’t be disturbed!)

*NOTE: The bunk beds were made with adults in mind! These hold up to 1,000 lbs and are secured to the wall. They won’t move (no motion disturbance). Each has head clearance so that an adult can sit fully upright.

ENTERTAINMENT DEN:

Next to the downstairs bedroom is the entertainment den. Indulge in the retro video game console, a Lazy-Boy reclining sofa, puzzles, games and a 50” Roku HDTV (Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, etc)!

Guests can use the den and bathroom without disturbing other guests asleep in the bedroom. It’s also accessible from the hot tub area. Both kids and adults will love this ideal hangout space!

KITCHEN:

You’ll love cooking family-style meals in this well-equipped chef’s dream kitchen, including:

~Stainless Steel Appliances~

✦ Large capacity refrigerator
✦ Gas range & oven
✦ Microwave
✦ Dishwasher
✦ Double sink w/ garbage disposal

~Amenities~

✦ FREE COFFEE, teas, sugar & creamer
✦ Oil, salt, pepper & spices
✦ Drip coffee maker
✦ Keurig with refillable K-cup
✦ Electric kettle
✦ Blender
✦ Non-stick pots & pans
✦ Baking sheets & cutting boards
✦ Sharp chef’s knives
✦ Corelle dishware
✦ Silverware & cooking utensils
✦ BBQ utensils
✦ Wine glasses (stemless), mugs & cups
✦ Rice cooker
✦ Toaster oven
✦ Pet food bowls
✦ Children’s dinnerware
✦ Kitchen island (seating for 2)

~Safety~

✦ Stovetop fire blanket
✦ Fire extinguisher

DINING AREA:

The indoor dining table (seating for 6 to 8) is the ideal space for sharing home-cooked meals and creating memories together. Love to dine al fresco? Enjoy direct access to the deck from the kitchen/dining/living areas. The picnic table awaits you! Additional seating is available inside and outside.

LIVING ROOM:

Perfect for cozy nights inside, log into your accounts on the 50” Roku HDTV (Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, etc). Or, make it a family game night with the assortment of board games and puzzles provided!

Experience deep relaxation amidst the glow and warmth of the gas fireplace.

WIFI & WORKSPACE:

Free FIBER high-speed WiFi (57 mbps) – verified by Airbnb’s speed test. Always on, never dips! Available throughout the property and works well even while other devices share the connection for 4K streaming + more.

3 WORKPLACE LOCATIONS
with seating and power outlets:
✦ Entertainment Den - closed room for privacy
✦ Kitchen island - seating for 2
✦ Picnic table outdoors on the deck

LAUNDRY:

Mountain adventures = dirty clothes. Not to worry! There is a free washer and dryer located in the laundry room. Detergent and dryer sheets provided.

OUTSIDE:

Wake up rejuvenated after a restful night’s sleep, and greet the outdoors from your second-story wraparound deck. Savor your first sip of hot coffee while the gentle breeze envelops you. Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air as you marvel at the beauty of the soaring pine and madrone trees that surround you.

Read quietly, meditate, or warm up around the fire table.

When dusk falls, you’ll love stargazing from the hot tub while its jets soothe you. Connect with your loved ones around the warm glow of the no-fuss fire table.

✦ Hot tub (4-person)
✦ BBQ grill
✦ Fire table
✦ Wraparound deck
✦ 3 different seating areas
✦ Picnic table
✦ 1.5 acres of peaceful forested property

NEARBY (BY CAR):

~5 min:
✦ Groceries
✦ Gas Stations
✦ Restaurants

~15 min:
✦ Bear River Reservoir
✦ Tiger Creek Fish & Swim (catch trout and salmon!)
✦ North Fork Mokelumne River (best swimming hole in Amador County) where 26 highway crosses

~30 min:
✦ Silver Lake

~45 min:
✦ Kirkwood Ski Resort

~50 min:
✦ Caples Lake
✦ North Fork Mokelumne River (best swimming hole in Amador County)

~90 min:
✦ Lake Tahoe

ACCESSIBILITY:

This home is convenient for guests who need to *minimize* their (or their pets’) use of stairs. However, please note stairs are necessary for traveling between the Downstairs Suite and the upper level (kitchen, dining area, living room, deck and upper bedrooms).

~Downstairs Suite~
✦ No steps to entry from outside through the garage
✦ Main entry from inside garage
✦ 36” wide Entry door
✦ 36” wide bedroom door
✦ Walk-in shower, seat & wand
✦ Note: bathroom door is 28” wide

~Garage~
✦ No steps to entry from outside
✦ Lighted

~Backyard~
✦ No steps to entry via paved side yard

~Side Gate~
✦ 48” wide
✦ No steps to entry

The Neighborhood:

The Amador Pines neighborhood in the Sierra Nevada Mountains feels exclusive, serene and secluded. Enjoy the scenic forest drive through the pines from the moment you turn off highway 88, until you arrive at The Treehouse Chalet (located at the end of the road).

Guest access:

Guests have private/sole access to all areas of the house and property. You will receive a lock box code to access the key and enter. Hosts are reachable by VRBO chat and phone (we are not on the property). Your local host Kathy is available when needed.

Other things to note:

✦Strictly no events, parties, or large gatherings. $500 extra fee if caught.
✦ Hot tub jets (bubbles) must be turned off, covered and locked after each and every use. Locks ensure unaccompanied children are safe at all times.
✦ Maximum 2 pets. Any size dogs, large and small are welcome. $100 total, per stay, for pets. Message us with any questions!

Where You’ll Be:

Pioneer, California, United States
You’ll be nestled in the private, exclusive and secluded Amador Pines neighborhood. Immersed in the gorgeous Eldorado National Forest, Pioneer is a lesser-known “gold nugget” town close to attractions and recreation (yet unbeknownst to many travelers who stay in right in Tahoe and Kirkwood Ski Resort).

✦ 2 short scenic miles off Highway 88 (conveniently close, yet out of earshot)
✦ 5 minutes to restaurants, groceries & gas stations

✦ 10 minutes to ...HIKING ...GOLF
✦ 15 minutes to ...RIVERS ...FISHING
✦ 30 minutes to ...LAKES
✦ 45 minutes to ...SKI @ KIRKWOOD
✦ 90 minutes to ...LAKE TAHOE

Getting around:

This is a remote property, and driving is the best way to get around. In winter, 4WD or AWD with snow tires is recommended. Bring tire chains. Plan ahead and monitor the weather. Snow removal in the driveway is taken care of for you. Neighborhood roads are regularly snow plowed.