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Loch Leven Trailhead Cabin

Riverfront cabin in Soda Springs with patio

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Living area
Exterior detail
Exterior
Private kitchen
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Nestled next to Loch Leven trailhead, this cozy rustic cabin offers a tranquil retreat. Relax on the patio or unwind in front of the fire after a day of exploring miles of trails leading to vistas, meadows and crystal clear mountain lakes.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Loch Leven Trailhead Cabin

Cozy rustic cabin situated next to Loch Leven trailhead taking you into the heart of the Sierra Nevada's. Miles of trails leading to vista's, meadows and crystal clear mountain lakes. After a day of hiking relax on the patio or in front of the fire.

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave any trash inside to avoid bear issues
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Soda Springs, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Soda Springs and Boreal Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hiking, and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Soda Springs - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 12 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 19 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 21 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen 80 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Mountain Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mikuni - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loch Leven Trailhead Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Loch Leven Trailhead Cabin?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loch Leven Trailhead Cabin?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loch Leven Trailhead Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Tahoe National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Soda Springs and Boreal Mountain Resort. Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Loch Leven Trailhead Cabin Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

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

Quiet hideaway

Enjoyed our stay at this cute cabin tucked away in the forest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Charming Cabin

The cabin is in a nice location. Things are well thought out and maintained with just a few exceptions. If you're looking for a central location as a home base for Sierra hiking, this is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Peaceful and fun

We loved our time at the Big Bend Cabin! We stayed a cold weekend in late Spring, but the wall heater and fireplace kept us cozy. This is the perfect home base for all the adventures in the area. Perfect for kids, lots to explore nearby. Communication with Carah beforehand was great. Thank you for sharing your family cabin with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This little cabin was in an ideal getaway spot close to hiking trails and perfectly situated in the mountains. Be aware that it is a mountain cabin. Everything works, and everything is clean, but it is a rustic. Specifically, there are tricks to getting a hot shower, but don't give up the water heater does work. They just did a whole bunch of improvements, and it made the cabin very comfortable. This is a mountain gem, and I couldn't recommend it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Perfect quick walk to Rainbow Lodge for wedding event

Easy check-in, quaint cabin with sweet personal touches, upstairs had comfortable and cozy rooms. Great place to get away and unplug if desired, (great reception with Verizon) and close to lots of hiking. Prompt and easy communication with Carah the host. We truly enjoyed our stay..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelsy R.

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

Great Labor Day Stay

We had an amazing stay with our family of 4. Carah was a great host and very accommodating. We will be back! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

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

Nice, very rustic cabin

I should have noticed on the map how close it is to hwy 80, traffic noise is quite loud when outside. Not bad inside but can still hear it. Older style construction so stairs were very steep, my disabled wife was not comfortable using them. There is a hideaway bed downstairs so that is where we slept. I wish river access was better, about 1/8th mi. Hike and thick brush along the riverbanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna P.

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

Perfect cabin in the woods

Absolutely perfect! Couldnt have asked for better! Gonna make this a "repeat retreat" Oh amd bonus SNOW!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Just Enough

Nice experience for all. Especially grandchildren. Extended stay would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

savanna v.

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

amazing

thank you again, ms. carah!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lindsay T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not safe for children- or adults

Many hazards throughout house and exterior. Kitchen fell very short of being usable. Unhealthy cooking environment, due to unusable pans, old used sponge left for us to clean dishes with, dirty cups and appliances. Broken faucet. Shower unusable unless you like them cold… just to name a few of our issues with this stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cabin

Should have said not ideal for disabled people. Stairway too steep & no handrail. We still enjoyed our stay. Thank goodness for hide abed couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Positives: The cabin was super cute. The trail to Loch Leven lakes was a 5min walk away. Up the road (about a 10min walk) is a swimming hole. There was access to the river behind the house but not really a place to layout, I am also not sure if it was part of someone's property. Not so positives: I do wish there was screen doors on both the front and back doors to allow for a better breeze to come in. We also had issues with the hot water staying on. Day 2 we figured out you needed to run the sink first then the shower would stay hot. Water also leaked from the shower so we used an extra amount of towels to keep the floor dry, easy fix if silicone caulking is added. Other than that we loved the place and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria M.

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

For dogs, it was too close to a busy highway.

Great cabin but I don't think I'd bring my dogs again. The swimming holes are a drive, not near the cabin. I was under the impression it is close to the river and swimming holes but it isn't . There's a busy highway within 100 feet of the property. I had to really keep an eye on the dogs. It would be great without dogs. Nice place but the heat in July was over 100 degrees and the upstairs did not cool down enough to sleep. I'd stay here again but with different expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

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

Cozy cabin, close to a hike

I book a cabin in the woods every year for my wife's birthday and she had one request for this year's cabin: a fire place. This cabin did not disappoint at all. The host even set up the fireplace for us and had plenty of wood. The cabin is in a perfect location that's walkable to an incredible hiking trail and only a short drive into Donner lake and Truckee. The only marks against it were the highway noise when you're outside and you have neighbors though no one was home for our visit. We're not familiar with the area being east coasters that got cabins in the remote Appalachians previously so I chalk those items up to our ignorance. Outside of that, the cabin was clean and stocked with linens, towels, and all the necessary supplies for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023