In the heart of Ockenden, Forest Falls offers a tranquil mountain retreat with an expansive back deck and shuffleboard. Savor the serene wooded landscapes, enjoy water activities on Shaver Lake, or hike around Huntington Lake - all just minutes away.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mountain-view home with large deck, easy lake access & wood stove
Forest Falls
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Savor the gorgeous wooded landscapes of Shaver Lake at this home, an inviting mountain view retreat with an expansive back deck, shuffleboard, and a wonderful location for skiing, boating, hiking, and more!
This alpine home sits amongst the evergreens in a quiet neighborhood one mile south of the village of Shaver Lake. Take out your kayaks and canoes on Shaver Lake two miles north, spend sunny summer days hiking around Huntington Lake 17 miles north, and pass the sparkling winter months on the bowls and trails of China Peak Mountain Resort 20 miles northeast.
Musick Falls is located just below the cabin and is within walking distance. Guests can enjoy the sounds of Musick Falls while sitting on the deck. During winter months, there's a great sledding area that starts in front of the cabin and ends up behind the cabin.
Whether you're a family of skiers or a group of good friends seeking summer adventure, you'll love coming home to the warm, lofty living space. Grab a toasty pair of socks from the private washer/dryer, take a seat on one of the plush sofas, and choose something fun to watch on the smart TV.
Read the sports section at the breakfast bar each morning, and fire up the stainless steel gas range to prepare meals as a family. Linger around the dining room table with your loved ones, log onto the free WiFi to make plans for the day ahead, and hop in the car to spend the morning out on Shaver Lake. Back at the house, you can soak in the sunshine on the large back deck, sip cocktails as the sun illuminates the hills, and head inside for a tournament on the private shuffleboard table.
Things To Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. This home does not have AC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free internet
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain-view home with large deck, easy lake access & wood stove pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mountain-view home with large deck, easy lake access & wood stove?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mountain-view home with large deck, easy lake access & wood stove?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mountain-view home with large deck, easy lake access & wood stove located?
This family-friendly Shaver Lake vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sierra National Forest, Shaver Lake and Museum of the Sierra. Sierra Marina is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) away.
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Reviews
Reviews
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 49 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 49 reviews
8 - Good
18
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews
2 - Terrible
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7.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Anita R.
7 February 2024
Had A Wonderful Trip
Overall the space was large and there was plenty of room for large family trips.
Anita R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paulina L.
3 April 2024
Stunning views
Absolutely loved the views from the patio! Super spacious and lots of board games for the kiddos
Paulina L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lincoln C.
19 May 2024
Nice getaway.
Close to shaver lake town, away in a quiet neighborhood, the view
Had a wonderful time creating memories. The cabin is beautiful and has room for 10 plus people, there is plenty of space. Location was perfect!
Erica R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
15 September 2024
Great place to hang with the family!
Our family had a wonderful weekend at Forest Falls. The cabin was spacious, clean and comfy. We enjoyed the large patio for star gazing at night. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Sarah G.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Leonardo T.
1 September 2024
Overall a good pick
Living space was open and well lit, great for social hour.
Leonardo T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
16 August 2024
AMAZING!!!
It’s beautiful! Location, space and all the amenities like the fire pit, decks, waterfall, the cabin itself!!!! My kids and I will definitely rent this one again 😀Thank you for all your attention and quick responses. We loved our stay.
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jose A.
30 March 2024
Great Location
Amazing cabin that is spacious and comfortable. WiFi is reliable to watch movies and shows for multiple people. Great view and location of a mountainside. A creek is nearby and peaceful to hear the water flow. Great for big families or multiple people.
Jose A.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michael L.
6 June 2024
Michael Longstreet
The house was great. A little outdated from the photos on the website. Overall the amenities were good and the creek in the backyard was awesome.
Michael L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Cassey J.
15 July 2024
Good space but needs some TLC
The layout, location, rooms and open living space were just what we were looking for but needs some TLC.
Not as clean and kept up as photos make it appear and deck was not usable due to exposed nails and broken table.
We still made the most of it and had a great trip and enjoyed walking around the beautiful quiet neighborhood and the short drive to the lake!
We booked this place with some friends. We had an awesome time! There was plenty of room for the kids to play inside and outside! Outside was beautiful we got to explore with the kids ages 3-6. They had tons of board games for both kids and adults. Again there was so much room! We had a 1 year old and we should have brought baby gates cause he was just going up and down the stairs. But overall a great stay we plan to go again when the snow hits.
Nice place but just a bit tired. Great location just south of town near a creek and waterfall...The accommodations fit our family well but the place could really use some refreshing. Although the kitchen was decently stocked, most of the utensils, especially the knives, were fairly worn out and old. (Great coffee mugs though!)
All the beds were good but there weren't extra blankets around, or at least any we could find. Worked out okay because the house stays warm. The small prep sink's disposal doesn't work, and the lights in the master bedroom that are on the ceiling are bad. (so is the one at the front door)
The TV in the living room had some problems too. It froze up from time to time then either restarted on its own, or we'd shut it down and restart it. We loved the sofas and the big dining room table!
All-in-all a convenient, nice place that just needs some TLC and those extra touches...the powdered soap and other bathroom items provided were not a hit...no one liked them...but that jetted tub in the master...that's a keeper. Great after a day on skis!
The location was great. Loved the waterfall sounds and peek a boo view. The cabin could have been cleaner and is need of some maintenance.
Kimberly P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Robert P.
9 June 2025
Awesome property.
Quiet upscale neighborhood bordering a creek. Great open and spacious interior home perfect for a large family to spread out and enjoy. The best part is the sound of the water from the creek.
My family had a wonderful stay here. The shuffleboard was a big hit with kids. Plenty of space for our group of six.
Mary S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
VANESSA J.
10 February 2023
Nice house
Are family had a really nice time in this home. Very spacious. Loved the shuffleboard in the game room and had a big selection of other games as well. We also really loved that there was an area on the side of the house to play in the snow.
A couple of cons would be that we couldn’t get the wood stove to light so it got pretty cold in the living room but good thing we brought a couple of throw blankets and the dryer wasn’t working.
Well stocked and great location! We had a lot of fun playing in the snow. Excellent slopes for sledding. My only concern was the floors/carpets were not vacuumed. There were a lot of pet hair on the furniture, floors, and carpets. The hair transferred to our clothes and even our food! The house didn’t have a vacuum so we couldn’t vacuum them ourselves.
This house is rundown and we had a lot of issues. First, it had snowed a few feet the week before we arrived. The front path to get inside was NOT shoveled and it took us climbing through snow banks to reach the front door. Second, the kitchen was full of not quite clean dishes (we had to re wash everything) and there was NO trash can in the kitchen. Finally, the sheets on the master bedroom didn’t fit the bed — they had used a flat sheet instead of fitted, so it came off the mattress during the night. There were thin blankets on the beds and my daughter said she was quite cold overnight. We will not be back.
Alex P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christian S.
16 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Decent place but terrible communication
We arrived to the home and everything was easy in regards to checking. You receive a code and enter the code to get inside. They even allowed us to do an early check in without us having to ask. However, the owner of the home hired a management company named Vacasa to manage this Vrbo and they were BY FAR the worst of vacation home hosts I have ever dealt with when it came to communication. Before arriving, it took almost three full days to receive a simple response and once we were at the home, they message you periodically to make you think they are there but won’t respond until WAY later in the day when you no longer even need an answer. The home was somewhat clean but you can definitely tell that they did not do a deep clean. There was webs around the home, a lot of dust, used q tips, stains on the bed, used socks, clogged bathtubs, etc. The patio outside is nice but do not believe the pictures you see. The table they have in the pictures is broken and was unusable. The chairs/grass area were kept in the garage and they had a new table that they said we could not use stored in the garage.
Highlights of the place: the kitchen is nice but some of the appliances are outdated but not really a huge issue, the living room is really nice and one of the only updated areas of the home. The backyard area is by far the best part of the home and somewhat made up for a lot of the negatives in the home. They have a water fall (Musick falls) in the backyard thats very close (1 minute)
Christian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karthik C.
29 November 2021
Excellent getaway
Lovely vacation home, clean and well stocked kitchen. Shuffle board, board games, books etc were enjoyed by all. 5 minutes drive to grocery stores, restaurants
We had to do a last minute change from Three Rivers to Shaver Lake and it was an amazing trip. The house has a beautiful view and even with smoke and drought the Musick Falls still had some water to listen too. Great cabin and well furnished for our stay.
We loved it there! The rooms are spread out enough to ensure quiet and privacy but close enough to still hear your children arguing 😉 so roomy and had all the essentials one would need. It was clean, cozy, and had magnificent views. Will definitely be back to this gem.
Lindsey P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Patricia G.
19 May 2021
Great first level
My family and I stayed at this cabin this past weekend. The first level was great spacious and clean although the living room furniture seemed a little dated. We did have some trouble trying to just get the cable going. Upstairs rooms also seemed a little dated and dusty, downstairs pool table was not sturdy but I did see prior reviews about that. Overall it was a nice house with a great view, maybe it just needs to be updated a tiny bit more as far as linens and sofa beds.
Great Location, Beautiful Home, a Little Bit Dirty
The location of this property is exactly what we were looking for. Quiet, unbelievable view of the valley, very close to the lake and town. Because of these things, any issues we had were not really a big deal. The house has an open layout. Lots of beds to sleep in and lots of places to hangout. Very large kitchen with plenty (actually too much) of cooking utensils and pots and pans. The view is amazing and has wonderful sunsets. It’s right on the burn scar, which I personally like, but you will get ash on your shoes if you decide to explore at all. If you don’t mind that and the smoke smell (again, I really like it), than it’s not a problem.
Here are the issues:
-a little bit dirty inside
-some clutter in the kitchen cabinets
- pool table needs some work (cues broken, table is old)
-broken furniture
Ultimately, it’s a big, beautiful house in the mountains. It’s fine if it’s a bit dirty. Not really noticeably either. Just in the details. But it’s well worth the price. We will look for this house again when we come back to Shaver.