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Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub

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A wooden hot tub with a glass enclosure, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees. - Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub (Dunsmuir)
A living room with a stone fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. - Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub (Dunsmuir)
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a stone fireplace. - Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub (Dunsmuir)
A two-story cabin with a covered porch and a separate garage, surrounded by dense forest. - Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub (Dunsmuir)
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp. - Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub (Dunsmuir)
Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub

  • You’ll love the relaxed, welcoming feel of this spacious country home with its wraparound deck and hot tub with some views, through the trees, of the Sacramento River. Built for comfort and convenience rather than flash, “Frankie’s” is all about space, warmth, and togetherness—perfect for large groups, family gatherings, and kids.

    With two floors and an expansive deck surrounded by tall pines, guests can spread out or come together naturally. The large living room features a rock fireplace, flat-screen TV, and sliding doors leading to the deck for BBQs and relaxing under the trees. The kitchen is designed for entertaining, complete with a wine fridge, keg cooler, and everything needed for family meals, game days, or weekend fun.

    Downstairs includes two bedrooms and two full baths—one with a king bed and heated floors, the other with a queen. Upstairs, you’ll find two more bedrooms, a half bath, and a cozy family room with a large TV—an ideal hangout for kids or late-night movies.

    Located in a quiet North Dunsmuir neighborhood, the home is just minutes from the City Pool, Botanical Gardens, and great local dining at The Dunsmuir Brewery Works and Yaks. The area also offers excellent fishing spots, swimming holes, and easy access to The Fly Shop.

    Please note: a train passes along the river below, so light sleepers may want to bring earplugs. Up to two dogs are welcome with a pet fee ($40 per pet per stay). The hot tub is included and ready for you to unwind under the stars.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dunsmuir, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Siskiyou and Sierra Nevada Conservancy, while Boxcar Gallery and Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Dunsmuir travel guide
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Dunsmuir, CA

What's nearby

  • A forest with a stone staircase surrounded by ferns and trees with yellow leaves.
    Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A waterfall in a forested area with moss-covered rocks and a fallen log.
    Hedge Creek Falls
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A calm lake with a bridge, snow-capped mountains, and dense forest in the background.
    Lake Siskiyou
    13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Upper Sacramento River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tauhindauli Park
    1 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunsmuir Station
    3 min drive
  • Redding, CA (RDD-Redding Municipal)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min drive
  • Black Bear Diner
    9 min drive
  • Theory Coffee
    9 min drive
  • Lake Sis Grille & Brew At The Beach
    18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Upper Sacramento River, and Hedge Creek Falls. Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens and Tauhindauli Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Franky's Retreat Great family gatherings, Hot Tub Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice for my large family (8 of us) lots of roomLocation for attending Shasta Weddingloved the community pool down the road
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great place to stay. Our group of 6 adults had plenty of room to spread out and come together (for meals and game play).We only had one minor complaint. Several of the bedroom doors did not latch. This was a problem because one of our dogs is very food driven and was able to enter the room of our other dog and steal food. Not a major complaint but latching doors would be nice.We loved the Dunsmuir/Mt. Shasta area. Lots of great hiking and beautiful scenery.The hot tub worked beautifully and was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a wooded lot with good privacy, a covered carport. We enjoyed the porch and the sitting area in the backyard had some good views of the trees and the Sacramento river, which was unfortunately inaccessible because of a steep hill and private property at the bottom of the hill. The beds were very comfortable. The linens and towels were clean. The shower and tub were a little small. We found this property to be close to many of the things we were interested in. there is a railroad track that runs alongside the Sacramento river and trains come down this track quite frequently and they do blow their horns.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything we needed, house well stocked with amenities, clean sheets and house!A few things stood out though, keeping this from 5 stars. The hot tub went out, looks like it needs servicing and a breaker blew. The firewood was too large to fit in the wood stove, which was a disconnect.Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice hot tub

The cabin is located near family so it worked for us. If the beds had been laundered when we arrived it would have improved our stay but overall we enjoyed our stay and felt the cabin was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loud and fun

The trains will be something I remember forever. The kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dunsmuir House

Spent two days with family. Spacious. Clean. 4 bedrooms. Great kitchen. Worked great for us. Heating upstairs involves an electric space heater which works well. Downstairs involves some kind of natural gas fired heater in living room and not central heating. Needed to increase the temp to 72 from where it was set (68) in order to make sure the bedrooms at other end of floor were not cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and quiet.

Other than the train, this place was peaceful and quiet. The train goes by a few times a day and night. I loved it. I grew up close to a train track and it was nostalgic for me. For the rest of my group they didn’t love it or hate it. There was lots of room for everyone. We enjoyed the porch and jacuzzi. There were plenty of amenities. There are lots of good restaurant near by. The lake was about 40 minutes away, but I think the town of Dunsmuir is preferable to further downhill. It’s a lot cooler. Looking forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great property & location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is better than the pictures. We loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Kitchen needs more utensils, waffle maker, coffee maker for pods, more cups, etc... Rooms need ac units, had to sleep with doors open to let cool air in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Great vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Good location to Kske Siskiyou
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franke's Retreat was even better than it appears in the Vrbo photos. Franke's was roomy, comfortable, and came with a surprising amount of amenities. We loved the hot tub, the kitchen, and the heated floors in the bathrooms. We also took advantage of the dens (both upstairs and downstairs) and the grill on the deck. The location was also fantastic. You're around 5-15 minutes away from everything in the Dunsmuir area (golf, Castle Crags, Mossbrae Falls, etc.). The Upper Sacramento is just down the hill, and overall a really beautiful, quiet (except for the trains), scenic area. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski weekend

Stayed for a ski weekend. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area is so beautiful with house nestled into that spot where you can hear the train passing by. Our host were so easy to contact, I made several contacts with them prior to arriving and they responded right away. Thank you for a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Snow trip

How was nice and close to McCloud and Mount Shasta.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

The best time the place is perfect. The atmosphere is beautiful and the spa was so relaxing. Everything you could like of is there.very clean. Loved the privacy and the gorgeous view. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend trip to Dunsmuir

We had a great time in this cute cabin style home. The got tub was great. Beautiful surroundings. Tastefully stocked kitchen. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
The hot tub malfunctioned and had an electrical fire while we were in it. We left a phone message with the number listed for the property manager. A hot tub technician showed up and looked at it. We did not receive any follow up communication, compensation, or apology. The only reason we rent this place is the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Bring Your Ear Plugs

Main reason for the 3 stars was the noise. We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night and each night the train whistles woke everyone up at least 3 times during the night. The second night we all had earbuds so we fared better. It is not a true 4 bedroom as one of the bedrooms has no closet. And another is extremely tiny barely fitting a double bed. Some other factors. Property was a bit dilapidated. Neighborhood as well. Lotta poison oak on the path down to the river. Hot tub was super nice. Excellent that it is dog friendly. It was super hot in the bedrooms despite the portable ac units attached to the windows. Spot is convenient to make trips to Castle and Siskiyou Lake. I would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025