Cabin

Air Conditioning, Generator & 3 King-Size beds + 1 Queen

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Rifugio in the Summer!
Rifugio in the Winter!
Fun in the snow!
Beautiful new granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
View of kitchen from the corner sink looking towards front door and great room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cold Springs, CA
  • Popular LocationDodge Ridge20 min walk
  • Popular LocationPinecrest Lake10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDodge Ridge Ski Resort18 min drive
  • AirportStockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bear Bedroom

1 King Bed

Deer Bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Air Conditioning, Generator & 3 King-Size beds + 1 Queen

RIFUGIO DI MONTAGNA IS ITALIAN FOR 'MOUNTAIN REFUGE' ~ Our refuge in the Dodge Ridge/Pinecrest area at 5,300 ft elevation is the perfect place for you and your family and friends to spend together in a unique combination of new construction infused with traditional memorabilia.

THE PINECREST TRADITION BEGAN WITH GRANDPA AND GRANDMA IN THE '50's ~ This 2,200 square foot mountain home was lovingly constructed in 2007 as a place to recharge and relax, and is located on a quiet street in Cold Springs. Having grown up with grandparents who owned a cabin in the area for many years, this home was built after thoughtful planning and much creativity to use and enjoy some of the furnishings that were located in the old cabin. Rifugio di Montagna was actually designed 'around' the grand old dining room table which can seat up to 12 and is the focal point of the home.

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RIFUGIO ~ The slate floors and granite countertops of the interior are combined with the natural colors of the outdoors making for a warm and cozy refuge for your mind and spirit. The living areas were specifically made to be the largest rooms in the cabin and to flow together. The spacious kitchen has an island and a breakfast bar which opens to the dining room, which in turn is connected to the 24' high ceilinged Great Room. The Master Suite is also located on this floor and has it's own entry AND A KING SIZE BED. You will feel as though you are showering outside under a waterfall in the oversized, full slate shower in the ensuite Master Bathroom.

The loft upstairs has a sectional couch that quickly converts to a Queen sleeper.
This room overlooks the Great Room and is flanked by two bedrooms, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE KING-SIZE MATTRESSES. (No more arguing over who has to take the 'little' bed!!!) There is also a full bathroom on this floor with a tub/shower combo. All of the beds are fitted with 500 and 400 thread count sheets, beautiful hand-crafted quilts, and 100% goose down comforters. The two raised twin-sized Deluxe AeroBeds can be automatically inflated in three minutes and can be used in any room where there is carpeting allowing families great flexibility for sleeping. We also have a full foam mattress that can be used on the floor in any of the bedrooms or the loft.

The 560 square foot front deck wraps around three sides of the house, bringing the outdoors right to your feet. And who wants to eat indoors when the perfect Summer weather calls you outside to dine on our custom-made, bar height picnic table? As an alternative, sit out on the back deck which offers a view of the landscaped area and the undeveloped forest beyond. In the Winter you will be glad you've chosen to rent a newly-constructed, well-insulated cabin with double-paned windows plus two sources of warmth - the fireplace and central heat. AND - we've added a generator in May of 2022 so that you will never be out of power - even when PG&E power goes out all around, our lights, heat (or AC) and all other amenities will still be on!!

THE PINECREST/DODGE RIDGE AREA CAN BE YOUR TRADITION, TOO! ~ Or, maybe it already is and you want to make wonderful new memories at Rifugio! There are many fabulous things to do in the area - great family skiing/snowboarding at Dodge Ridge and sledding at High Sierra Snowplay in the Winter, and in the Summer, the great fishing, hiking, and boating choices are endless. We've prepared a book at the cabin - just for you - which lists all of the wonderful things to do/places to see, with Rifugio as your home base. Come ~ relax, refresh and recharge ~ experience Rifugio di Montagna for yourself!

Like what you see but your dates don't appear to be available? Send us an inquiry anyway as we often reserve the cabin for ourselves and may be willing to give up our dates for you!

Check In 4:00 P.M.; Check Out 11:00 A.M.

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Property manager

Paul Picchi
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Long Barn

This cabin is located in Long Barn. Dodge Ridge Ski Resort and Leland Snowplay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanislaus National Forest and Dodge Ridge. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cold Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Dodge Ridge - 20 min walk
  • Pinecrest Lake - 10 min drive
  • Pinecrest Dog Beach - 13 min drive
  • Dodge Ridge Ski Resort - 18 min drive
  • Leland Snowplay - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Serene Bean - 10 min drive
  • Mia's - 4 min drive
  • Steam Donkey Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Air Conditioning, Generator & 3 King-Size beds + 1 Queen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daisy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Recommend!
We booked our 4 day Christmas getaway with the family at Paul and Pam's Cabin and I have to say it was just so lovely! It was very spacious and close to Pinecrest Lake which was very convenient. Paul even called the cabin the next day we arrived just to check and make sure we were happy with everything and even had a little welcome basket waiting for us when we arrived. The only bad thing was that there was no snow on Christmas morning, but that was out of Pam and Paul's control...LOL! We will be staying here again in the future for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect New Years vacation!
Thank you Pam and Paul for welcoming in your house! We enjoyed our stay a lot. Only one issue we encountered is slow internet and it must be due to heave rain. One of us was planning to work from the house and instead we played board games :).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rifugio Di Montagna
Awesome property and excellent renters. The property had everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We will definitely be looking to rent again. 5 Stars all the way:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Snowy Get-Away For Our Group
Our party of 8 had a wonderful time making snowy memories at Pam & Paul's beautiful cabin! The cabin is well appointed, and the owners are very helpful and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paul Picchi

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Paul is an avid fly fisherman and duck hunter. He spent most of his Summers in the Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge area as a kid because his grandparents had a cabin in the Cow Creek Subdivision just a few miles from Rifugio. It was always Paul's dream to own a place of his own in the same area, and that dream came true in 2007. He built two 'Rifugio's' in Cold Springs and retained one for himself. While not spending time in the mountains, he is involved in the construction industry in the Stockton area.

Pam enjoys the outdoors almost as much as Paul. The scenery in the Pinecrest area never ceases to amaze her, and days spent on Pinecrest Lake and at Kennedy Meadows are treasured. She works for a large local accounting firm in Stockton.

Paul and Pam used to date back in the '70's when Paul played football for UOP. After a 30-year break, they came back together and found in each other great compatibility and friendship. They were married in 2005 - just in time to take on the great adventure of building two cabins!

Why they chose this property

In addition to it being Paul's playground when he was young, the Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge area is a hidden treasure. It is the closest Sierra experience for Bay Area and Valley residents, yet is still quite untouched by the swarms of people who flock to other mountain locations. Additionally, the elevation of 5,300 feet is perfect; while we don't get inundated with snow in the Winter, we certainly get our fair share to enjoy the magic. And in the Summer, the higher elevation definitely makes for a cooler experience than those areas that sit at 4,000 feet or less. Skiing at Dodge Ridge is only 15 minutes away, and did we mention the lack of crowds and the cheapest lift ticket around? Pinecrest Lake in the Summer is great for fishing, and we have yet to explore all the hiking trails in the area. Rifugio is centrally located to so many beautiful spots, and there are many day trips that are very do-able.

What makes this property unique

We love the deep night's sleep we get at the cabin. Not only are the linens soft and luxurious, but the beds are super comfortable. And because the cabin sits high, the windows can be safely left open at night letting in that wonderful fresh mountain air. Our street is very, very quiet. We love cooking in the kitchen, but we also enjoy going to Mia's for a fabulous eating out experience. We always come away from Rifugio feeling refreshed and recharged, and we know our guests will have the very same result.
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