Shaver Lake Property Reviews
We had a wonderful time while visiting Shaver Lake. The house we rented was great. It was plenty roomy, we never felt cramped and it is a very nice homey feeling house. We have rented this house in the past (about 5yrs ago) and had just as wonderful of a time. We will be back!
Reviewed by ronapier
We absolutely loved the home. It was spacious, well laid out and perfect for accomodating our family.
The service was good and expedient when asked to come work on a door repair. The trash service did not follow the provided trash schedule however.
The location of the home was ideal. It was a beautiful neighborhood, not too close to the surrounding homes which provided for great snow play, and was extremely close to a fun slope for sledding at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed this home and would love to visit again next year, but possibly following Christmas this time.
What we liked least was the stove which gave us some trouble and had a disconnected gas pipe on one side, and the over which seemed small for our cooking needs. What we liked best was everything else!! Please tell the Hatcher's thank you for us as my husband personally knows Bill Hatcher :)
Reviewed by patrick122070
I would highly recommend any group that is planning on going to shaver lake to check out this beautiful cabin (HATC). Very open floor plan for the perfect gathering. I have used Shaver lake Rentals in the past and will continue to use them in the future. Their customer service no matter who you talk to is above and beyond any service I have ever used. Thank You for all your help in making our families Thanksgiving a wonderful experience.
Reviewed by jaime1025
We rented the Sierra cabin for the New Year's holiday and it was wonderful. The cabin was large and roomy and felt very homey. It was fully furnished from the bathrooms, to the kitchen, to the bedrooms. It also had a washer and dryer. It accommodated all 5 families with plenty of space. The game room that was located on the bottom floor was perfect for the kids. There was a large area across the street that had a hill to sled down and plenty of room for snow ball fights, hikes and building snowpeople. It's located in a beautiful woody area. The staff at Shaver Lake Rentals were helpful and friendly. The only downfall was that we kept running out of hot water but with as many people as we had it was understandable.
We will definitely be back.
Reviewed by maredith
We were very pleased with this rental. Very clean, comfortable furniture, and just the rigt size for us. The three king-sized beds were especially appreciated since we had mostly adults. Nice kitchen with large oven, (large enough for our 24 pound Thanksgiving turkey.) We even had room enough for a "Murder Mystery" type game later that week-end.
Scenery is spectacular
Dinner seating only accomidates eight comfortably. There are a couple extra seats at the bar but it's not convenient to use while people are at the table. I would recommend replacing the square table with a more convential rectangular and with expandable leaves.
Reviewed by gina.smith6
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very cozy, great for a small group or family. We walked to town for coffee, dinner, and shopping. We will stay here again.
Reviewed by jricks2
The cabin is very large and nicely furnished. We enjoyed the family pictures and personal touches. The back yard had a nice area for sledding for the kids and we had a great time. BUT Shaver Lake Vacation rental company was not a joy to work with. This is the 4th year we have rented through them and this year we rented 2 houses next door to each other. I found the level of service we received was horrible and if I owned these cabins, I would look for a new rental company.
Reviewed by mrmike93436
First of all, I think it was a great cabin. But because of a couple of things and a misunderstanding........ I would have to downgrade the overall experience. When I discussed the Linen package with you guys, my understanding was that I had to provide my own sheets. I didn't realize that it didn't include towels. It is the first time I stayed somewhere that didn't provide towels. I will give you kudos however for bringing towels over when I called. That was great. I realize I went to the snow, but driving down from Sierra Summit to the cabin and having to put on chains for a hundred yard stretch off road that the HOA doesn't do was kind of a hassle. Also the driveway was almost unusable for the same reason. They took the top layer off once during the middle of our stay. But without chains you weren't going up it. Overall though we had a good time. I think I might try a place with better snow service next time though,
Mike
Reviewed by olsenkendra
We had a great time playing in the snow! The cabin is cozy and I love the three bunks beds for the kids. We also liked that there were so many TVs for everyone to relax in front of after playing outside. Down sides would be...no closet space (everything is locked), no plastic dishes or cups for kids, and steep stairs. Overall we had a fun time.
Reviewed by randovno11
we enjoyed every second of it. it was beautiful and relaxing. would definately come back again.
thank you
Reviewed by deannadavis29
Well,were should i start...when we arrived in the afternoon everything was great!My sister and i rented the house together with our husbands and children,we had been there the year before and the place was in alot better shape.This time...well,we paid a cleaning deposit and nothing was clean at all!we went to take showers and there was hair in the tub,toothpaste on the walls and dirt in the shower upstairs!bathroom downstairs did not close all the way and if you force the door shut your pretty muched locked in,oh yeah,there was mouse traps on the floor and under the sink!The master bathroom upstairs is gorgeous clawtub,beautiful scenery...when i went to go pee....thank god i looked in the toiet there was a dead RAT floating in the toilet!!!!!!!!!oh my god i ran out of there screaming and shocked!besides the kitchen rug being filthy and this stomache turning odor that is in the kitchen...like something dead,no other complaints!this cabin is beautiful besides all that and the the ceiling to foor windows around the living room the view is breathtaking.I can laugh now and that made our weekend more wacky....if they do a few up grades and some cleaning i would actually go back...great house for kids and ordinary people!
 Manager Response: 12/19/2009Hi Deanna-I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. After receiving your review, I had our Quality Control Supervisor as well as our Maintenance Supervisor go into the home and address your complaints. The Dogwood Subdivision had recently conducted a major logging project which has temporarily driven mice into the areas homes. We have contacted an exterminator which has been working diligently to rectify this problem. We have already seen a difference. As for the Cleanliness of the property. We apologize that you discovered issues in the home, but would have immediately taken care of the problems mentioned had you made us aware when you arrived. Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals strives for excellence in the cleanliness of our properties, and have on staff a Quality Control Supervisor to ensure our properties are above expectations. We are looking into this matter and guarantee it will be rectified. Again, we thank you for your review and are glad to hear you will return. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by debra.scott
SLVR has taken a turn for the better in customer service, at last! THANK YOU.
However, the owner of this home needs to invest a little time and money into this gem of a property. First, there were rats in the home and they may be storing food in the king size bed upstairs, since what looked like dog kibble was falling from the box spring. Also, too many closets are locked and unavailable for guest use. Although I like stoneware, the heavy stoneware plates seem a little prehistoric for daily use, I elected to use paper plates for the most part. The freezer was not freezing well. The pocket door in the lower bathroom is broken and doesn't close all the way and if it does, you may have to worry that you cannot get out, since it may not open. Additionally, having the security cameras and computer/modem on all the time is a little creepy; keeps you wondering who is watching you during your stay.
BUT...on the brighter side, I loved the creek, the quite, the privacy, the location and the size of the unit.
Reviewed by rwilliam2
The rental people and staff went out of there way to accommodate our stay. The house was clean, spacious, everything worked well. It had all the things we would have at home. I liked the location best along with the setting in the pines. The one inch of snow that came the evening of the last night we were there made a spectacular sunrise the next morning which was absolutely pristene. No downside to this stay at all.
Reviewed by sejarnold
Had a wonderful time. Each year we are them seems to outdo the previous. Already booked for New Years 2010.
Thanks for everything.
Sue Arnod
Reviewed by msfiorentino
After being charged for a non-refundable cleaning fee, we found that there was old coffee left in the coffee pot, crumbs on the kitchen counter, and the toilet in one of the bathrooms was dirty. The shower pan in another bathroom was cracked and it was necessary to avoid stepping in that area to avoid scrapes. The rest of the unit was OK for a stay in the snow, but pretty rundown. Overall we were very disappointed for what we got for the price.
Reviewed by lahamers
My children, grandchildren, and I love this house. This is the second time we have spent our vacation in the Alder home. It is comfortable, clean, and accommodates a large family. Shaver Lake Vaction Rentals staff has always been cheerful and very helpful.
Reviewed by tikicollins
This house is great for large groups! The game room upstairs was a big hit with pool table, fuse ball ping pong and tv! I also loved the large kitchen, the fireplace (we ordered wood), washer and dryer, and nice open space outside and the fact that it was pet friendly. However, I would like to recommend more plates in the kitchen. The house can sleep up to 13 people but only 7 dinner plates.
Reviewed by jholty
We recently stay at the Moody property and when you enter the house our first impression was that the pictures online definitely don't do the house justice. We quickly learned that there were many issues starting with the water heater which would only accomodated 2 quick showers within an hour to hour and a half time period. With 8 adults and few children needing to shower this was a big issue. The other major problem is that one side of the house lacks central heating and this is the side of the house that has the majority of the bedrooms. There is a wood burning stove that is meant to heat that side of the house but it was out of order and full of water. The rental agency brought out a few stationary heaters but we were unable to use them because every time we plugged them in it would blow the ciruit. The house had a leak in one of the bedrooms on the ceiling and the ceiling was noticeably wet and gooey!
The house is set up great and has a beautiful Kitchen..it was however dirty! The coffee pot was full of old coffee and grounds, there were dirty dishes in the cabinets and the ice machine was disgusting. When we went to use the the washing machine it was full of moldy towels and black mold on the sides of the washer.
If it weren't for these issues it would have been an awesome trip! The rental agency was awesome and really tried to rectify these issues the best they could. Unfortunately I think the issues were definitely owner issues!
We all agreed that if these issues were rectified we would stay in this house again!!
Reviewed by jacobajoan
Perfect!!! The only thing missing is a spa!! We had such a great time and loved the
cozy feel....the kids loved the upstairs room(a bit chilly) the adults loved the kitchen,
pool table and cozy living room. It even has a small video game table! Not to mention
great location!! Lots of walking! We had a great time!! Thanks!!
Reviewed by nitabarnwell
The home was beautiful with large south facing windows allowing for abundant light. It is a newer home and and very well maintained.
Additionally, all of the people with whom I dealt at Shaver Lake Vacation rentals were knowledgable and very pleasant.
Reviewed by nataliepujo
We received great service from the rental agency.
They were reliable and fair.
THey delivered on their end of the contract (linen service)
We liked the home because it was well heated,
had two bathrooms,and two bedrooms with king beds.
It was comfortable and user friendly.
The location was good because friends rented several condos within a few hundred feet.
The amenities were adequate. However, we didn't receive any firewood. It was very warm in the condo anyway.
What I liked best was that the total package was exactly as advertised.Not luxury but certainly
adequate facilities and good comfort level.
What I liked least was probably the lack of carpeting in the sitting area. It would have felt cozier for guests who needed to spill over onto the floor, for seating.
Reviewed by lanyelena
A nice, friendly cabin, with all you may need for a confortable vaccantion, in a wooden area of Shaveer lake, far from noise and hussle but close enough to get anything you might want.
I loved the feeling of being home away from home.
Reviewed by nicholsbw2000
We have been renting condominiums at Huntington for 25 years. This is a small but well equipped unit. It has a quirky layout which put us off at first,which we grew to like it,but expensive. The kitchen is well equipped, but small. Two people in the kitchen is one too many. The kitchen has a half wall separating it from the living room which allows the cook to watch TV or visit while cooking. The dining area is small,just an area wide enough for a table with 6 chairs. It backs up to one of the couches in the living room. The living room too is small, but has lots of seating: 2 sofa beds, a recliner, a wooden rocker, and 2 former dining room chairs. It may be a bit too full since the TV is on a stand in back of one of the couches. There is a DVD player that is not listed on the info sheet. There is also a bath with shower on this level which is very convenient.The next level up has what should be the master bedroom, by size, except that it is a loft. It has a wall and a door upstairs off the upstairs hall, but it's half wall is open to the living area below on the other side. It has a dresser, 2 night stands The other bedroom is smaller but does have all it's walls and a door. There is a full bath at this level, but it's toilet ran constantly. I reported it. Hopefully it has been fixed. There is a third level which is a smallish attic space under the eaves. It had two twin beds, a dresser, a TV with cable,a VCR and DVD player. This is a very small space, but was great for our son. A couple of issues were that it was freezing cold when we arrived and took forever to heat because of the high ceilings. We were given the wrong combination for the wood locker and we couldn't get any wood for a fire until we called Shaver the next day. The code for the spa was also wrong. The heater vent in the front hall blew cold air. We finally covered it with a pizza box. The office said the owners had not paid for wood this year, so check. There are tons of books to read.
Reviewed by aje
The house was very cold and even when you turned up the heat, it was still cold on the first floor and too hot on the third floor. It needs a new heater to be installed. Foosball was really not available due to it being in the garage blocking the steps to the inside. The pool table had a hole in one of the pockets that caused balls to fly out when they went in. The garage door was jambed open so no secure area for toys. It seems a little odd to have to call the office to have trash picked up when there are dumpsters nearby, but just not picked up very often. The refrigerator had a broken compartment that reduces valuable space when you have 13 people in the home. Parking is tight and it was noisy due to loud neighbors next door. MBR is nicely decorated and back deck is nice.
Reviewed by s.seech
The house was really nice, big kitchen and living room and the kids enjoyed the game room. Very comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. It was a bonus to have the extra refridgerator in the service porch. Best of all, the house was warm. We would definitly rent it again.
Reviewed by adinter
This is a great place for a family vacation. It has a great kitchen and amenities
for the entire family. There is enough space for all to find their own space but
also provides venues for the entire group to come together. The decks provide
great sunsets.
Reviewed by wisejess07
We love it . It was so great. We hopeffuly will be back again in the summer.
Reviewed by lomeliz08
Cute little cabin, great intimate atmosphere. Really enjoyed location, was a little disturbed at the rudeness of the elderly neighbors, but overall, had a great time.
Reviewed by lmcdunna
The place was really nice and easily within walking distance from town. The two issues we had were: 1) there was virtually no hot water pressure at all. It just trickled out of the sink and shower head. This was a real drag for everyone in the family.
2) there was an inch of solid ice on the steps leading up to the front. I can understand some recent snow of course, but the ice was very dangerous and both my kids fell down (not seriously hurt thankfully). However, my first 2 hours after arriving was spent chipping ice off the stairs. THis is a real safety issue and I'm surprised that it wasn't salted/cleared when the cabin was preped for our arrival.
Manager Response: 03/01/2010I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. After receiving your review, I had our Maintenance Supervisor go into the home and address your complaint. We apologize you discovered the water pressure issue in the home, but would have immediately taken care of the problem mentioned had you made us aware during your stay. As for the ice on the steps that was an oversight by our Maintenance Department and we apologize for the inconvenience. Again, Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals appreciates your review and hope to see you again! Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by walkersoozy
This home was such fun for our family...we had plenty of room with two little boys (6 and 4). The kitchen was more than well-stocked...we fixed great meals with a minimum of effort. We loved all the personal touches...if you like moose, this is the place for you! The only suggestion I would make is to change the beds upstairs...they were a bit uncomfortable. Twin beds would be good so kids could have their own bed and not have to share. The master bed was wonderful. Thanks for a great time.
Reviewed by butons90
We thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation at the Pinecone house in Shaver Lake. The house was well appointed and situated on a great piece of property. Our 3 year old (and the adults too) loved being able to just walk out the back door and play in the snow.
We are already trying to pick dates to reserve our stay next year.
Thank you
Reviewed by polygrip
Me & my extended family spent Thanksgiving at Shaver Lake. This was my cousin's 6th visit but my husband's and daughter's and my first time. All I can say is I enjoyed the most peaceful vacation in a long while.
The "cabin" was spacious, clean and totally surrounded by tall pines which seemed to go on forever. Our last night it snowed what a delight. Would definately go again.
Reviewed by myfourbeauties
it was fantastic. my family and i enjoy every minute of the stay. it was like a luxury vacation
Reviewed by rickandvic1
Living in So Cal our entire lives, this was the perfect cabin home for our family to reunite and share a beautiful white Christmas for the first time. There were a few incidentals expected from a rental but overall it was a wonderful stay and we'd all recommend it, especially for a large group. It was clean first and foremost and the downstairs den, bedroom and bath were a great place for the teen-agers to hang out and play their video games. We had a blast and created some treasured family memories.
Reviewed by krysl
Our stay at the Littleridge Lodge was amazing. From the minute you walk in the door, all the comforts of home await you...and more! The home was 5 star experience. The kitchen is beautiful and fully stocked. The bedrooms are HUGE! and the bathrooms are great. The loft has a great area for kids and all the games they will need. Perfect for a couple of families.
The location is just a few minutes out of Shaver, but convenient to stores, restaurants and the ski resort..just about a 25 minute ride. The staff at Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals were great and always helpful.
The only addition I could think of is a hot tub on the beautiful deck! That would be great!
We will be back!
Reviewed by cobbowabo
This cabin is great for a group... the loft is perfect for the kids... the well-stocked kitchen is great for preparing meals. The bedrooms are all good sized. My only recommendations: such an amazing cabin, but... the tv's are too small for such a large place. I would also like to see a dvd player in the loft. There aren't any wine glasses or wine bottle opener. Other than that, the place was PERFECT!!!! The location is great-- its in a gated community just a few minutes before town. The yard is nice with plenty of room to play!
Reviewed by msteil6
I rented this condo as a family getaway. Half the family loves to ski/snowboard and the other half likes to hang out. We love staying in Hunington Lake because of the closeness of Sierra Summit. The condo had plenty of room to sleep everybody and the pellet stove worked great for the top floor. It does get cold in the bottom bedrooms, but down comforters are provided to keep you warm. The website states that there is internet access, but there was not any when we were there. I tried a couple of times, but was unsuccessful both times. Overall we are very happy with our stay.
Manager Response: 01/15/2010I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. We apologize that you discovered issues with the internet service, but would have immediately taken care of the problem mentioned had you made us aware of the issue. We will look into it for future guests and appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by dukester61
just a beautiful cabin/home with all the amenities and perfect for our annual winter family getaway. awesome property and look forward to staying in the future
Reviewed by scott_s_b
Service was great and the home overall was ok. i just had an issue with the description and the pictures of the property were a little vague and misleading
Manager Response: 01/15/2010Hi Scott - I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. We are going to be looking over the inventory of the cabin, and comparing it to the description, and will make any changes necessary. Again, we thank you for your review and hope to see you again. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rental Staff
Reviewed by optix
Although the snow had melted, we enjoyed our stay in Shaver Lake this year. The little "Mozdir" A-frame is cute
and perfect for a couple with two young kids. The price is right... However, there were some serious issues:
1. The heater flue was broken and I had to rig a temporary clamp to keep the heater and house from burning up
with smoke and maybe fire..
2. The kitchen was clean on the surface, but could use some "deep" cleaning or new lining in the cupboards and
drawers. Also, the oven-floor-carpet-linoleum area had nails sticking up to cut feet, and it did.
3. The two recliners are old, dirty and a real eye-sore in a such a tiny living room area. The L-shaped sofa is
nice and plenty large for 4 or 5 people. You should get rid of these funky bulky recliners which we had to move
every day to get to dining table. The table eating mats were dirty and sticky. (yuck, get rid of them..)
4. The VCR did not function. I am an electrical engineer and could not get it to work. Sorry... we watched a movie
on our laptop.
5. There was no way enough kindling, so we bought some at the hardware store. ($10!) There was also no soap
to do dishes, and we were not informed of that. (Dishwash machine soap was provided, but no washer. No prob.)
6. The shower curtain was a bit moldy, and is too large and dark for the small shower stall. A clear or white,
narrower one would be much cheerier. The washable fabric ones are nice, like in a hotel. (It would not cost you
much.)
7. One of the neighbors I borrowed an axe from, said that the C.B. "cleaning lady" just flys through there "in the
front and out the back in 5 minutes" and does not spend time cleaning. It shows folks.
8. I cleaned the iron hand rail to the upstairs. It was so grimey that our hands had black grease on them. We also
suggest a SIGN, or some WARNING for how terribly STEEP the MOZD stairs are.. It's ok for adults, but not for
kids or older people without a lot of supervision. (FYI.. a serious liability, no?)
Reviewed by ljkduffy
He have been happy with our past rentals through Shaver Lake Rentals, but this was not a good one. The place it too run down and needs to have things fixed/replaced before putting back out to rent. Almost all the repairs could be made with the rent we paid: front entry light does not work, broken lamp in loft (replace), four clocks, but only one works (buy new ones at Target), drapes in masterbdrm don't work (buy woodlike blinds at Home depot), paint is scaped off on walls (give it a coat of paint in living room). Water heater wasn't working-make sure it is turned on. Knob missing on stove.
The place could be cute with spending less than $200 at Target and home depot. Take it off market, make quick fixes, and put back on.
Manager Response: 01/15/2010I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. After receiving your review, I had our Maintenance Manager as well as our Quality Control Supervisor go into the home and address your complaints. We have also forwarded your review onto the owner of the cabin for their personal review. We apologize that you discovered issues in the home. Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals strives for excellence in our properties, and have a staff in place to ensure our properties are above expectations. We are looking into this matter and guarantee it will be rectified. Again, we thank you for your review and hope to see you again. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by tracycrow70
Terrific cabin in quiet area. The kids had a great time playing outside!
Reviewed by ajudson
Nicely located townhome with a good layout. Small sledding hill nearby. The beds are awful. We stayed for 4 nights and everyone complained of back aches. The kitchen is advertised as being well appointed, but it is not! We were constantly going to neighbors' homes to borrow the simplest items. Our friends stayed next door in a townhome with the same layout that was beautifully appointed. Their towhhome felt as though it was occuppied by owners on a regular basis because it was well stocked and had cozy furnishings. SNOW feels more like a rental that was supplied/furnished with minimal items bought at a discount warehouse.
Manager Response: 01/15/2010I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. After receiving your review, I had our Quality Control Supervisor as well as our Maintenance Supervisor go into the home and address your complaints. I have also forwarded your review to the property owner for his review. We guarantee your concerns will be addressed. Again, we thank you for your review and hope you will consider renting this cabin again in the future after your concerns have been met. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by kellyhotaling
We were very satisfied with the house. It was spacious and we appreciated the walk being shoveled, and the lights and heat turned on before our arrival. The upstairs bathroom shower was not very clean when we arrived, but other than that, we loved our stay. I would stay here again!
Reviewed by hlivingston
This house is so great & roomy. If you like to snowmobile, ski or just sled in the snow with the kids~ then this is your house. You can snowmobile on tons of trails all around. The pool table was never left vacant the entire time. Everything was great- house stayed super warm the entire time. Can't wait to stay here again very soon.
Reviewed by snappyt4
Thought the house was great for our family and loved the area. We had a couple problems that were easily solved thanks to our wonderful maitenance man (phone didn't work, toilet was broken, nightly power outage upstairs) but he was on it! I was upset though when I called the Rental Service after our stay and told them that my son left his perscription glasses on the bed in the bedroom upstairs. After they checked with the cleaning service we were told they weren't found. We know exactly where they were left and was really bummed that they "didn't turn up". Other than having to replace those the trip was a success and the home beautiful.
Manager Response: 01/15/2010I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. I want to assure you that we not only had our Housekeeper check for the glasses, but also had our Quality Control Supervisor check for them as well. I apologize we were unable to find the glasses, but we did make every effort possible to locate them for you. Again, we thank you for your review and hope you will return to the TALL home in the future. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by ngill67
House was on beautiful grounds, with an amazing toboggan run already to go.
House was large enough to accommodate all 11 of us. Would have liked it to
be cleaner (basement bunk bed room had a strong, unpleasant odor). Caldwell
staff very helpful in solving any minor things (ie BB-Q). Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by pnewlander
Same great service we always enjoy from Shaver Lake Real Estate. We have
rented many different types and sizes over the years. Although the Johns cabin
fell a little short for the price. Although it slept a lot of people and had a great
views from the deck. The carpet was in great need of being cleaned, my
daughter had black feet from the carpet after her bath. The BBQ was listed as
amenity it was on its last leg and was leaking gas so bad from the regulator it
didn't work. We were also told we had access to the garage, there were two
garage's one was the really the down stairs game room, the other was full of
storage. The down stairs bathroom needed attention for a water leak the
ceiling paint was hanging down about a foot and smelled bad of mold. This
could be a great place with a little TLC and upkeep.
Reviewed by cvanloon9
Really liked the location and the lay out of the house. We had stayed in the same house the year before, so we were a bit disappointed that several things that were broken the year before had not been tended to and repaired.
Upstairs:
No lock on the bathroom door and towel
rack broken,vent dirty
sofa beds/broken very old and uncomfortable
one couch missing back pillows
double bed/broken box spring
lamps and plugs don't work
Main floor:
broken dining room chair
broken sliding shelf in pantry
bedroom adjacent to the bathroom/molding loose
poor cookware
barbeque won't ignite
poorly vacuumed/ very dirty underthe throw rugs
Ground Floor:
no ping pong balls
ping pong paddles old no rubber
keys did not work in door
Manager Response: 01/17/2010I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. After receiving your review, I had our Quality Control Supervisor as well as our Maintenance Supervisor go into the home and address your complaints. I have also forwarded your review to the property owner for his review. We guarantee your concerns will be addressed. Again, we thank you for your review and hope you will consider renting this cabin again in the future after your concerns have been met. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by diamondabp
It was a nice new house. There was everything that we needed. Thank you.
Reviewed by cindybmartinez
Convenient unloading and loading. Ample parking. All rooms were roomy and cozy. The kitchen was well-equipped as they promised. All the amenities of home. Right outside the front door you were in winter wonderland. We would return in a heartbeat.
Reviewed by sarahwestfall2
Awesome condo. We've stayed in many of the Bretz Mill condos and this was the most comfortable and positive experience yet. Very nice – the furnishing, appliances, and EVERYTHING. This condo is a home and has a warm positive feeling. I highly recommend this condo.
The staff at Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals were awesome.
Thanks so much!
Reviewed by sjsjotvedt
Aire is home that we felt very comfortable in. This house has a very nice kitchen with plenty of counter space, large dining room table, and comfortable living room. It has a nice covered patio off the diningroom that we were able to sit under and watch the kids play out in the snow. The water from the faucet was delicious, and the neighbors seemed friendly. The only negative thing we found was the kitchen faucet leaked, again, just like home!!
Reviewed by johnandbrandy
This home was very clean, had everything we needed, great location, no complaints. Looking forward to staying there again.
Reviewed by virginia_gardner
We enjoyed our stay here very much. Location is really pleasant, surrounded with trees and close to the Village. Very compact and efficient, great to have the mud porch, plenty of games, etc., and pretty reasonable price.
Can be a little tricky to find if you're arriving at night for the first time. No internet is actually great - gets you offline! and if you really need it (one of us had to work ;-[ ) you can hang out at Bob's for hours with a cup of something hot and use their wi-fi free! Thanks!
Reviewed by shortybk1530
We rented this cabin after getting double booked with a condo and was very pleased that I got the same rate for the cabin as the condo that was double booked. The home was great but I would have preferred maybe a few more upgrades. It was very homey though. Unfortunately the first night there the main TV went out and we missed the playoffs on Saturday but then realized that the Tvs upstairs werent bolted down and we brought one of them down. I would have preferred to have had snow at the cabin and thought I relayed that to the rep that helped me book it but next time we will go up a little higher to reassure that we would have snow. It was close to everything and I really appreciated all the staff at the sports store and at Shaver Lake Rentals.
Reviewed by repub76
We loved Bretz mountain. It was a great place for a family getaway. We used
all five bedrooms and filled the house with family. The SLVR group was great
and took care of us, including shoveling the driveway and deck from all the
snow! We would stay here again for sure!
Reviewed by nvb
We enjoyed this home very much, the only issue we had was that we felt like we were being nickeled and dimed by all the fees, the cleaning fee and the booking fee were fine but the linen fee just put it over the top, we would have like the nightly rental fee to be a little higher and had sheets included on the beds.
Other than that we really enjoyed the home.
Reviewed by dmarks805
Rental manager, Tom, arranged for our party of 7 to move to CRAW after the cabin we had rented sprung a water leak. The move was quick and seamless and we were all delighted with the beautiful CRAW home. Our party included teens, their parents, and 81 yr old grandma; and we all found perfect places to play, sit by the fire, cook, eat, and sleep. Privacy for those that wanted it, and a large room for the teens to gather. We celebrated a birthday and found everything we needed to cook great meals and bake a cake. Everything for a great holiday was at hand. Thank you - thank you.
Reviewed by fmillard15
We enjoyed the house a lot, we loved how there was a living room area for the kids to play in and upstairs from that was the "adult" living room. We had 5 families and we all had room. My one complaint is that we didnt have any outside privacy. When we went out side there were a few other groups, im a friendly person but somtimes you just want to "get away". The housing is very close to each other and if we wanted to have the blinds open our nieghbors could see right in.
Reviewed by holycow3282
Trip was cancelled do to avalanche blocking the roads and power outtage,Per Diana it was a non- livable weekend.
We are still waiting for Edison Company to send us a letter of the situation so we can send it to the Insurance company for reimburstment.
Other than that we might plan a summer trip since it's pet friendly. I will continue to recommend my friend's to the shaverlakerentals.com
Reviewed by elliekelsey
House is very nice and cozy. Plenty of space for all our guests. The dogs really enjoyed themselves and it was nice to be able to take them along. We will definitely stay again!
There were a few problems: the back patio on the main level was so full of snow the view wasn't as nice as it could be; the lighter fluid for the pellet stove was empty; the cable was out; and if you tried to use the bath tub in the downstairs bedroom the hot water heater would run out of hot water before the tub was even half full. That was dissapointing since the jacuzzi tub was a main feature advertised about the house.
Reviewed by bergdvm
This was an absolutely perfect house for our family. Tons of room, very clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was large and spacious. Large dining table we could all fit at and plenty of room outside for the kids to play in the snow. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a fantastic place to stay up near Sierra Summit!
Reviewed by sjlariz
I had stayed with shaver lake vacation rentals before, and had a good time. This rental however was not was I expected when I booked the reservation. The beds were not very confortable, and one of the couches in the living room was broken, so some of the guest had to sit on the floor.The one couch that was not broken was not very nice either as you could feel the springs of the cushion while sitting on it. We also has issues with the dishwasher, but got that working in the end. For the most part this is a very nice home, and perhaps some better furniture would make for a better experience. I do not intend on renting this unit again.
Reviewed by deborahgarcia1762
We had a wonderful relaxing weekend at HIDE! Had everything we needed to satisfy three families! We will be back!!!
Reviewed by hi_liter
First of all the rental was great and the rental staff was very helpful. Unfortunatly we had to cut our trip short due to a medical emergency.
the only problem I would say was the parking situation. the listing says 3 bdrms and sleeps 14. i counted a total of 8 beds. no problem there.
the picture shows 4 parking stalls. when we arrived to the rental, there was only access to 2 of the stalls. i called the office and they said the owners only contracted to plow 2 and that we can park behind each other. you can see by the pictures that the approach to the parking stalls is uphill and alot of dirt.
here's the problem. being that it's the winter months, there's naturally going to be snow and ice and a dirt uphill slope will obviously turn to mud. not an ideal situation for loading and unloading supplies for our stay.
a rental this size would more likly be rented to a big group like ours. we saw 4 stalls and we brought 4 cars. i feel the owner should contract all 4 stalls to be plowed to eliminate any possible injuries to someone having to negociate the muddy/icy incline. we had a couple of slips but fortunately, no injuries.
thank you
Reviewed by melinda.marks
Everything was clean and operational, and most beds and most seating were comfortable. Very roomy accomodations for three families, including 4 large bathrooms. The game room came in handy.
Reviewed by farfango
It was, clean, new and close enough to Sierra Summit for skiing. We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights and enjoyed it very much.
It is great if you are taking in laws, and kids especially. My kids loved the game room. Everyone has enough privacy. I don't have any complaints except maybe that we had to buy our own handwash soap for the bathrooms.
Reviewed by juanitabehill
First and most importantly, only one person may take a shower at one time. If 2 people take shower at the same time one has NO hot water and the pressure decreases too. Main bathroom next to main living room DOES NOT LOCK this is a problem being that its the main bathrooom everyone uses. I could see if this was the master bath and it didnt lock that is different because you can at least lock the bedroom door.
Reviewed by ahoylaura
Would definitely stay again. Best equipped, cleanest, best amenities..and
decorated for XMAS! Lots of room, great location!
Reviewed by karenrandall
We had 9 people that comfortably fit in the home. The game room was lOVED by the 4 teenagers! Kitchen was well stocked and it was nice that there was wood left for fires. Will come again for sure!
Reviewed by lthomas624
The Finley home was a beautiful place to stay. Very comfortable and a nice kitchen. The game room had a foosball table, ping pong table and pool table but no balls, net, paddles or cue sticks so we couldn't use any of the tables. We were also disappointed that we were not able to use the garage.
Manager Response: 01/15/2010Hi Alison-I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. I apologize that you did not receive the game bag for the Finley cabin. Unfortunately you checked in after hours and that item does have to be signed out to the guest upon check in. We should have however contacted you the day after your check in and made arrangements to get you the game bag. In the future please feel free to contact our office with any issues you encounter. We are here 7 days a week from 8AM to 6PM, and have an after hours line that is answered from 6PM to 8AM. Again, we thank you for your review and hope to see you again. Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by debster33
The cabin was great. We had a great time. they only thing was that I paid for the linens and for all the beds to be made and you forgot to do that for us. I called your company and they said they would make the beds but at this point it was to late we just wanted to enjoy what little time we had. They did say they would refund the 85 dollors which made up for us making all the beds. I will rent this cabin again it was vary nice, and your company did made an error; however they made sure to make it right. Thank you again The Martin Family
Reviewed by lisaaquam
This cabin had everything that my family desired. It had a cabin feel with newer amenities. There was a long driveway that allowed for plenty of parking. The yard was spacious which allowed for a lot of room to play in the snow. We will definitely return!
Reviewed by stephanie38015
The home was welcoming from the minute you walked in. We felt as if we were staying in a friends home and felt relaxed. The home is in a great location with a play area right outside the front door. The rooms were very large and had plenty of room for everyone. I'm already making plans to stay there again!
Reviewed by butterworthelyse
Our family had a great weekend! The cabin was perfect!! We can't wait to come back
next year.
Reviewed by annavanderpoel
We enjoyed the stay at Doer. It was especially nice for the two girls who had their own space in the loft. The scenery was beautiful with all of the snow and had areas for the kids to roam too. The only thing was the hot tub was not hot or even warm. We were bummed about that but all in all, it was nice. Thanks again.
Reviewed by valvidre
We had a great Timme!!!. The house and service was tops. I recommend it for a vacation for family or friends. We had ten happy people in our party. So just do it.
Reviewed by mrshiatt
We had a wonderful time! The cabin was very open. I loved having two master bedrooms!
Reviewed by spwinter
Great place to enjoy family and friends. Plenty of room for all.
Reviewed by porradre
We enjoyed our stay at the Judd house. It was very spacious and upscale. We had an awesome time watching the Superbowl. This was our second time at this property and we look forward to going back.
Peter O.
Reviewed by mistsierra
The condo we stayed in was so nice peaceful and quite during are stay. We
were so thankful to have fresh snow every day that we were there. The next
time we come it would be nice to know. That we need a key to get into the hot
tub and pool area.
Thank You Don & Diane Orrell
Reviewed by lmcaruthers
We loved the cabin and plan on renting it again. It was tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The location was excellent very close to town. I can honestly say there was nothing that we did not like about this cabin. We received excellent service.
Reviewed by paul.coyne
The unit was clean, well-stocked, functional, and spacious. All amenities were working and a lived-in, warm home-like feeling enhanced by books, movies, all kitchen necessities, and a great location next to mountain and jacuzzi.
Reviewed by djswift26
We enjoyed our stay in verv it was very clean and walking distance to the town i also enjoyed the wood stove and the heater worked great.So after a good day out in the snow we enjoyed to come home to a warm cabin thanks again for have such a great cabin.
Reviewed by cmomurphy
Our family meets once per yer to go skiing, and we always rent through Shaver Lake vacation rentals. this year, we rented two Huntington Lake condos. All was well until a power outage in the whole area. SLVR responded timely and relocated our whole family to Shaver Lake. Well done.
The condos, #78 and #79, we fine... no complaints.
Reviewed by pamso
Heater broken, but had a prompt and courteous response after hours by
maintenance person. Dropped off space heaters, but this unit should not be
rented again until heater is fixed. Also, I understand that it is not rental
company's responsibility, but every condo I have stayed in (different
locations/resorts) have provided at the basic necessities: dish soap, etc. This
unit did not have any dish soap, nor coffee filters. As coffee machines differ in
type of filter needed, it is nice when owner provides these. I do love the
location and floor plan of this unit, and despite above, would rent this unit
again with heater issue resolved (and coming better prepared myself with
"necessities"!
Reviewed by jamie8293
The people at your office were very helpful and friendly:) The layout and location of the home was very nice. The heating was very spotty. Some rooms very cold and other's very warm. The vertical shades in the master bedroom should be REPLACED. They are disgustingly filthy. I can't imagine how they could even get that dirty. They don't block out the morning light anyway, as I believe something is missing to keep them from staying closed properly. There should really be a curtain or shade of some sort in the living room to keep morning light out for those sleeping in loft.
Reviewed by mar
The home had been cleaned surface wise, but upon unloading and setting up, we found candy wrappers under two of the beds, a t-shirt in a bed, laundry plastic balled on the floor in master bedroom. Made me think that the cleaning had just been visual. The
condo was a distance from parking - not as convenient to get to and very difficult to unload and
load to vehicle.
Reviewed by jim.neumann2
This is by far our favorite condo so far. Very bright and airy with modern furniture. Someone did a great job on a remodel here!
I would sugest a bit more kitchen stuff as we were a bit short(wine glasses).
Reviewed by jd1292004
All the folks @ Shaver Lake Vacation rentals went above and beyond when the home we were supposed to stay in, the water heater blew up! Even though it was a Holiday weekend, they did what they could to accommodate us all in 2 very nice condos. And even after that, credited us $270 so we took everyone out to dinner. Unforgettable weekend. Thanks!
Reviewed by kpickles91
we had a blast at the oliver rental cabin. perfect place if you want to visit sierra summit just a short 20 minute drive with plenty of beautiful things to look at.
Reviewed by jlkomo
We have rented from this same company many times. This is the first time we were not happy with the property we chose. On the web it looks like a good value for the price, however, it has many issues. The home needs a lot of attention. It is very outdated and in bad repair in many areas. The location is great but we will choose another property next time.
Reviewed by moliver214
This is a very quaint cabin. The beds were comfortable and warm. We had some plumbing issues on the first night, property management was prompt and effecient. The kitchen has a slope to it. this old girl has all the basics she just need a little love.
The Olivers
Reviewed by dokpik
To whom it may concern,
I just wanted to provide you a review of the property. First and foremost, we had a great time at the property. Second, during our stay, a real estate agent stopped by wanting to show the property and there were a few items that we noticed apon arrival that were issues and here is the list of those items:
1. Oven was not functional; temp not controllable.
2. Vacuum suction not functional.
3. Coffee maker not functional.
4. One of the arms for a dining room chair was damaged (it looked like someone used tape to try and fix it....strange).
5. Bathroom door did not close upstairs.
6. Bathroom door downstairs does not lock.
7. Closet door in master bedroom was off the track (could not open or close).
Lastly, these are a few things we noticed. Obviously the property is for sale and I usually find that because of this, the items we depicted were either not known or ignored. I wanted to provide this information to you for the next individuals who rent from you. On a positive note; we appreciate all your assistance as well as your associates, we will go through your company again and we look forward to seeing you on the next trip.
Thank you and have a wonderful week!
Best regards,
Dale H. Okpik
Reviewed by dnkclaassen
Could be a nice house, but had way too much wrong with it. Coffee maker did not work, oven did not work, one broken toilet seat, large mirror fell off the wall in the bathroom and my daughter who was washing her hands at the time caught it. The house was not real clean. The t.v. system was very complicated with tons of remotes. The whole t.v. system was un-hooked when we arrived.
The arrangement of the house was perfect with a wonderful pool table. Could be a nice place with a little t.l.c.
Reviewed by barners
Overall, we were happy with the condo. It was very clean! We had a few issues with differences between the owner's description of what was available on her vrbo account versus what the property manager offered (three night stay, higher cleaning fee, wood included). We were disappointed in the lack of some basic items...only four spoons, not even any paper to play pictionary. We would rent again, but be more prepared with our own supplies.
Reviewed by taclsh
The unit was nice, cozy and we had a wonderful weekend.
A couple of things need addressing though.
The DVD player does not work - we were bummed about this because we
brought movies and a game that we could not watch or play.
The washing machine does not work - it does not spin, so I had to wring and
hang in the shower until the major drips were out - then I dried. The dryer
worked great.
It was great for us to be able to bring our pet, Jewel too. I wish more units
allowed pets.
Thanks for asking!
Theresa Cullen
Reviewed by peridotbec
We recently stayed at Whispering Woods home. What a beautiful and warm home it was. It was extremely quiet, clean, fresh, and no one woke up with allergies! We arrived on a Friday afternoon for a weekend of skiing. The home is right off the main road, easy to get to. Heating worked great,beds were comfortable. There were plenty of kitchen utensils for cooking. The only thing I would recommend for future visits would be to have instructions on how to use the fireplace efficiently. Also we weren't able to get the speaker system to work when we wanted to listen to music. Nice flat screen t.v. worked great and had plenty of channels. Make sure you pack salt/pepper and anything you use for cooking. Kitchen has none of this due to health laws I guesss.
We will definately be back again and again.
Reviewed by dedmonb
NICE N COZY SNOW PLAY JUST ACROSS THE STREET.HOPE TO RETURN NEXT WINTER.MASTER BED COULD OF BEEN MORE COMFORTABLE.OVERALL WONDERFUL TIME!
Reviewed by sebalaus
Nice house. We have excellent time in the snow with the kids. they can play and slide in the snow next to the house or close you have a snow park or the Shave lake to have a good time. Great home and warm for winter, thanks.
Reviewed by perremon
Nice place. Cozy cabin feel. The only downer was a lack of fire wood. The wood provided was damp or not seasoned so it smoked up the cabin. I'll bring wood just in case for future forays. This cabin is quite close to town, Decent roads. Very convenient, clean. HEY - NO VISIBLE ADDRESS. Can you post an address outside?? The Shaver Lake management team was uber nice, efficient, professional. Thanks.
Reviewed by mckenzie0722
Everything about the cabin and the location fit our expectations. The owner of the property was kind enough to allow access to sleds, Christmas lights, and everything was in working condition. From the starting point of planning our vacation till the end we received excellent customer service and information needed to plan our Christmas in Shaver Lake. We will be returning in the future!!!
Reviewed by jennifercordier
Booking the cabin was a breeze. One phone call and it was set up, they
emailed me, I printed read and signed and faxed. Then when we picked up
the key I was in and out. It was painless.
The cabin was beautiful, although buried in so much snow it was hard to
see much of the outside. We ran into some issues with icey patches too,
often got stuck in small places and had to use chains to get out. It hadn't
snowed in a week or more either, but it was cold enough that all the snow
was icey and slushy.
There was only enough room dug out for one car even though the website
said two which was kind of annoying since we had two cars. We were
worried about the ice on the steps too, it was pretty scary thick and
slippery. We have a 2.5 year old so we had to really watch to make sure she
didn't try to go down by herself. But it was really cozy inside with christmas
lights strung up around the fireplace and in some of the trees in the yard.
There was plenty of room for all of us, 4 adults and 3 small kids. We spent a
good deal of time in the kitchen around the table. Loved the additional
folding chairs and card table. The kitchen was clean, modern enough and
well stocked. Though the can opener would have needed a rocket scientist!
I'd bring your own. We didn't get linen service but noticed there were still
some towels and linens in place. There were also trash bags, dish soap,
hand soap, and lots of toilet paper.
I'd bring your own pantry items and food. Shaver Lake is adorable, and the
pizza place and chunky bread were both delicious, but the markets were all
that had groceries and they were limited and expensive.
The "snow park setting" across the street was just ok. I could see how in
fresh snow it would be a blast. We didn't enjoy it too much though, it was
too deep to walk in and exhausted us. Also it was too icey for snowmen or
snow balls. But down the road there was a beautiful place to sled next to
the lake, we had a good time there for a day. Gosh, it was gorgeous!!
Reviewed by jason.rider
4 Adults and 1 child stayed at this cabin for 4 nights and 5 days. The cabin was great. There was a snow park across the street with easy access to sled runs. It was very cozy, nice fireplace, and overall a very good feel. The sleeping situation was questionable. The downstairs bed was great but the upstairs full size bed was a joke and after 4 days it caused an aching back. I would recommend the cabin for two adults but not for four adults because of the uncomfortable "bed".
As far as service, I would say that was pretty disappointing. An expensive electronic item of ours was left at the cabin and I called as soon as I got home (same day) to ask them to get the item from the cabin so we could make arrangements to get the item back. Initially they sounded helpful and told me they would go to the cabin, get the item, and mail it back. They said they would call me back to let me know what they had found. Nothing like that ever happened. Over the course of 11 days, I called back 5 times and each time I was told they would look into it and call me back. I NEVER RECEIVED ONE CALL BACK to let me know what was going on. After 11 days, I spoke to the manager and was told that the item was never found. VERY DISAPPOINTING! Because of this poor show of customer service the entire experience was soured and I was left to repurchase my item. That alone was enough to cause me to use another management company to rent my cabin through for Christmas 2010. It was not any fault of theirs that I left the item behind, just a bad taste left in my mouth from the horrible experience of trying to get it back.
Overall, for a small family the cabin is in a beautiful setting and provides easy snow access and sled runs. Personally, that was overshadowed by the poor sleep and bad customer service.
Manager Response: 01/15/2010Hi Jason-I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. I apologize that your chargers were not found. I can assure you we made every effort to find your items. We had the Housekeeping staff, our Quality Control Supervisor, and Maintenance Engineer go to the cabin and check for these items. We even called previous guests as well as the owner to locate it for you. I do apologize you were not contacted with this information. I have addressed this issue with my staff and will make every effort in the future to not let this happen again. We are pleased that you enjoyed the For All Seasons cabin, and would hope that you would return to it in the future. Again, we thank you for your review. Sincerely, The Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by ketchisummer
We were somewhat surprised by the lack of kitchen equipment (no measuring cups or spoons!). Also, the "2nd television" was a small older tv that didn't get any reception. The master bath was the only one we showered in as the one spare only dropped a few drips at a time, and the other one didn't drain well. We were also surprised at the lack of blankets in the house and the lack of care the home seemed to have received. We asked if the people had recently purchased the home and they told us that the people had owned it for years. We were surprised. We have rented 4 or 5 homes up there now, and this is the first one we were disappointed in. However, we managed to have fun anyway and lots of snow and good times with dear friends!!
Reviewed by lanceyx
The cabin was very cozy and rooming!
Reviewed by dananicole3
The overall stay was enjoyable and recommended. The heating was a bit of an issue. The top floor and bottom floor remained freezing, while the main floor was affected by the termastat alteration. The layout of the cabin was perfectly spaced and situated for -10 people, especially containing two patio decks. The location was a short walk to town, which was convienent! I recommend this cabin, absolutely!!!
Reviewed by bsburt
The cabin has good access and location. It offers privacy in each bedroom (on each of three levels. Bathrooms (3) are fine. The heat does not seem to reach upstairs at all. The couches and easy chairs are worn and uncomfortable. The kitchen needs TLC and serious re-stocking of usable pots/pans, Not a single wine glass in the place! (or bottle opener). No toaster..
All in all, it was a roomy, and ok rental..but we're moving on to BY OWNER rentals...tired of the shabby stuff!
Reviewed by rbaldiviez
TV did not work. I believe it was the cable service. Let the guy know about it, but not repaired. Upstairs bedrooms get no heat. No heating vents in those rooms. Parking could be better, only room for about a car & 1/2. Location is good in west village.
Reviewed by engstrom.corey
Walt was an amazing cabin, we couldn't have asked for a better cabin or location!
Reviewed by scarmichael2
We put 12 family members in a cabin for four and a half days just after Christmas. This might have been a recipe for stress and conflict, but the cabin was spacious, the falling snow beautiful and the outdoor activities great. The cabin is near enough to woods and streams that snow fort building and snowball fights were daily events.
Reviewed by mendileon
Overall the stay was fine. Though there is a 2 car garage, you do not have access to it and there are many closets locked which makes it hard to put your things away. It was hard to have only 2 bathrooms with the allowed amount of people. The cabin was fairly clean but dusty.
Reviewed by belenmaldonado
This cabin was so comfortable and had plenty of room for everyone in our group. This was the easiest experience I had with booking a place to finding the place. The staff at Shaver Lake Rentals were so nice and felt like we could call if there were any problems or emergencies. The cabin was like a home away from home and is kept up great. We had no problems at all. We also had a toddler and an infant with us and we were all comfortable. we had all the amenities we need and more. The best part of the experience was that we were able to go out and play in the snow in the back yard, then come in and dry off quickly. There is a washer/dryer here so it made it much easier having children with us.
Reviewed by cpoole
We stayed at Mt.Paradise for 3 nights at the end of Feb. We had been looking forward to being able to allow our two children and dog to step outside to play in snow but we thought that might not be possible with the warm weather that had occured. However, we were delighted to arrive to find lots of snow at the house. My husband and the kids (with help from our dog) created a great sled run about the length of a football field and everyone had great fun and got very worn out! The cabin was comfortable and in good condition. Neighbors not too close. Foosball in the garage was also fun. Direct TV had less channels than my husband would have wanted but Disney for kids was there. Also, my husband would have liked to have had internet but made do by driving to the wireless cafe in village. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this smaller cabin home to all!
Reviewed by kimberlymalone
When we arrived at the house, we weren't sure where the house was. We could only see a very narrow steep driveway. We managed to get in the driveway, while scrapping our truck on the snow banks on the way down. I would not want to be in the house after a snow storm. It would be extremely difficult to get in or out. Shaver Lake rentals were wonderful. They had a crew out early the next morning to get the snow away from the driveway. The house was clean, but we did not like the narrow steep stairs with dangerous points in the middle of the house. The kitchen was not well equipped. The televisions were small. I think it is pricey for what you get. We will rent from Shaver Lake Rentals again, just not this house.
Reviewed by davidcsc
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Reviewed by nezo
This is a great condo. The master area is huge and the condo has a lot of space. The TV projector was awesome!!!
Reviewed by tedndiane
It was a great place. Well equipped and beautiful. The only downside is having to pack all of our towels and linens- it makes coming up the moutain with all of our snow gear as well- kind of a hassle. We really did like the place though and would stay there again. They really need to provide some hand soap at the sinks though-that was one thing we hadn't anticipated needed to bring for ourselves- please!
All the people at Coldwell Banker rentals were great! Thanks!
Reviewed by mkdimples
Beckett House was very warm and inviting and VERY clean when we walked in. The home was spacious, over 3000 square feet or more. We loved the home and the fact that each couple had their own bedroom. The house was on a huge corner lot and had plenty of parking spaces in front of the home and a huge parking garage located in the back of the home. We really loved the fact that the house had its own separate game and exercise room downstairs including a bathroom! This was a totally separate quarter in the house. The thing that I liked least about the house and what I felt was a bit deceiving was the fact that the two upstairs bedrooms had to share a bathroom. I was under the impression that at least three of the bedrooms had their own bathroom inside…not a huge deal but a small one. I would for sure recommend this beautiful home!
Reviewed by bigpapiazael
THE CABIN WAS GREAT, HAD EVERYHING WE NEEDED, VERY SPACIOUS (4 BEDROOMS AND 4 BATHS-REALLY HELPED OUT), HAS A GAME ROOM, GOOD SIZED FAMILY ROOM, KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT 4 TIMES FOR INFO AND MINOR ISSUES ON THE CABIN, AND THEY WERE HELPFUL AND POLITE EACH TIME. THE CABIN IS LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM TOWN AND THE OFFICE. IT ONLY TOOK 12 MILES TO GET TO THE BIGGER AND BETTER SNOW PARK (BE CAREFUL ON THE ROADS WHEN IT IS HAILING AND SNOWING, DONT BE IN A RUSH AND WHO CARES IF THEY ARE ON YOUR BUMPER, SLOW IS FAST!) THE ONLY ISSUES WE HAD WAS THAT IN THE MORNING THE HOT WATER WOULD RUN OUT FOR SHOWERS, SO EITHER SHOWER AT NIGHT OR TELL YOUR PARTY 5 MINUTES LIMIT AND THE BEDS MATTRESSES WERE NOT ALL THAT GREAT. ALL IN ALL THE CABIN WAS A VERY PLEASANT STAY, IT FELT AT HOME WITH IT'S COZYNESS AND FELT GOOD TO STAY IN A HUGE CABIN THAT IS UP TO DATE WITH IT'S AMENITIES.
Reviewed by katie.dubbels
The home was lovely and spacious in general common areas. Loved the basement with pool table, enjoyed the real fireplace. Good snow play area in the back for the kids. All the beds need to be replaced - all couples commented on how poor the matresses were and uncomfortable. This feedback was given to the Shaver Lake Vacation Rental representative when we turned in the keys...hopefully they passed this information on. We felt overall - if it weren't for the beds this was a great vacation place. Be sure to ask for the AAA discount - it doesn't seem to show up online and is a 5% discount
Reviewed by desypadilla
My Stay at this cabin was the best yet. The cabin was well stocked with everything I needed and was so cozy. The hugh windows were the best. It actually snowed while i was there and the big windows had the perfect view. the beds were cozy and overall I will love to stay and rent this cabin again!
Reviewed by melissafagundes
We had a great trip. The cabin is large and stays pretty warm. There is room to play in the snow near the cabin and is located close to town. The carpets need to be changed so not good for crawlers and the dining light is dim; but we managed by being creative with the lamps. Overall we would stay again.
Reviewed by ric.deschler
Really enjoyed our stay there. There were only 3 of us and things would have been different with a larger group. The upstairs shared bathroom only had a tub, no shower. The downstairs master bathroom had a shower. Lots of blankets and pillows if needed. Easy to find. Good parking. No snow shovel. New appliances. Well equipped kitchen. Lighting bad over dinner table and other table. Couldn't use for games etc at night. Beautiful windows for the daytime. Very interesting layout.
Reviewed by kathi418
We had no complaints to report. The home was great for our group-plenty of room-not too much furniture. Everything was in it's place-kitchen was well equipped. We liked the openness as our view was of the snow bound tennis courts not other houses.We would rent this house again!
Reviewed by mooremksk
This place was new, nice, and afordable. We will use it again someday.
Reviewed by rhettkenney
Two years in a row we've had maintainence men in our cabin while staying there. That said, our time in Shaver, as always, was great. The cabin is a nice spot, good location. We could have done with out the broken table, dishwasher, sink in the master bath, and non-operative lights in the garage, also mouse droppings in a kitchen drawer was a minus. Thanks to the handy-man who fixed the table with our help and the gal who brought us dish soap. Minor inconveniences.
Manager Response: 01/06/2010Hi Rhett-I just received your feedback and wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. I want to extend my apologies for the "minor inconveniences" you experienced. We had a bitter cold snap and unfortunately some water supply lines were compromised. We appreciate that you called your concerns into the office and we were able to take care of them quickly for you. Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals strives for excellence in making sure our properties are above expectations. Again, we thank you for your review and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Your Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals Staff
Reviewed by adams0602
This house is a short drive out of Shaver Lake town and roughly 30 minutes to the Ski Slopes depending on the weather.
The house has 3 spacious bedrooms and two ample bathrooms.
The kitchen is well equipped.Plenty of seating to sit down for meals.
The kids loved the bunkbeds and access to the snow right outside the door.
The house is pet friendly so your dog can enjoy the mountains too.
Great base to come back to after a day on the slopes.
Reviewed by rplait
The house was fully stocked, comfortably arranged, structured with beautiful wood and we loved the park right across the street and the quiet deck in the back. We were so thankful to be able to bring our two mini white schnauzers and have a house full of family.
Reviewed by d.arndt
We really enjoyed our stay at the Anton house. The accommodations were
very nice. The layout of the rooms suited our families well. The kids (pre-
teen to teen) loved the loft area.
The kitchen was easy to share, with several people sharing in the cooking
for most meals. The dining table was full-sized and suited the size of the
house. There were places to group together for games, and places where
someone could get away by themselves.
As with every rental house, there were a few quirky bits. As an example,
there is a five-burner range (gas -- a big plus for cooking). The burners
have an electronic ignition system, and one of the burners would not stop
clicking (so we just didn't use that burner). And the fireplace has it's own
special requirements to get it to draw, but once discovered, it put out great
heat.
Overall, there was nothing serious to complain about.
Reviewed by tak_leung
Ansol is a nice cabin designed more for 8 people than 10. The dining table fits 6 but they have 2 chairs you can pull over. Other than that, the beds are comfortable and spacious enough for 10 people. Nice cozy cabin with large LCD TV.
Reviewed by tamiholland
We absolutely loved the cabin. It has a fabulous "great room", that is cozy and
roomy at the same time. Upstairs sleeps at least 13, snug, but comfortably.
The rental agency was amazing in the way they trouble shot any problems.
The only really issue is the cabin does not have a working phone, and no real
cell service without driving down the road a ways. Besides this, the Tamarak
location was perfect for access to Sierra Summit. It was only a 10 minute
drive.
Reviewed by barbara.meyer
We wanted to bring our family and family pet to the snow on short notice. SLVR helped us find the best house for us. It was even nicer than I expected. Very cozy. About 5 minutes south of town and 1/2 hour from the ski lifts. Easy to get to. Parking on the street due to a steep driveway. Electric piano and guitar was a really great touch and lots of fun for those who like to play. I wish they had left more music books since it didn't occur to me to bring any. Great fireplace. Lots and lots of toys for small children. Great DVD and VHS library. Large but poor quality TV. The kitchen was workable, albeit not "gourmet". Everything was well labeled and organized. If there had been snow the yard would have been really fantastic for the children and dog to sled and play in the show. Even without snow they loved it.
Reviewed by kmacintyre
I sent a long email about our stay which was wonderful don't know why you don;t have it, but the cabin was perfect and we had a great time I emailed much more detail, but do not want to do it again this is the best house we have ever rented and I would recommed it to anyone!
Reviewed by jen_brea
It was a nice fun filled weekend.
Reviewed by scharton
This is one of the best rentals we have stayed in. The home was in good shape and very clean. We were in there at full capacity of 16 people.
The main drawback in its configuration is that the mid-level family room and eating area aren't quite large enough to accommodate the number of people that it sleeps.
While we did have fun using the ping-pong table, that bottom area would be better served as a second living area perhaps with a TV and sectional couch.
Overall, I still would recommend this unit, just know you will be crowded in the common area at full capacity.
This unit also has the advantage of being at the end of the complex so we had no trouble parking 5 cars - 2 in the garage and 3 outside.
Reviewed by caseymalou
My friends and I truley enjoyed spending a cozy weekend in this Cabin! It is the perfect cabin for such a large group! The kitchen was the perfect size and so was the living area. The location was great it was right at the of the road so we didnt have neighbors on both side which gave us our privacy! The game room was amazing, I couldnt keep track of how many ping pong games we played. The master bedroom was incredible; the vaulted ceilings and high windows made this room larger then it already! Thank you SLVR! I'll be seeing you next winter!
Reviewed by mikehure
Everything was fine except for the following items: the double bed upstairs
was too hard, upstairs shower was broken, didn't have the wifi password to
operate the computer, lacking a space heater for downstairs bedroom, and
couldn't adjust the thermostat on the heater as it was too hot at night.
Reviewed by pamahlin
We had a wonderful stay and were very comfortable in this unit. Everything was working and in good condition.
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