Title: The Alta House/Sierra Woods - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Alta House/Sierra Woods Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81040000/81035700/81035673/f15835ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81040000/81035700/81035673/aa1a09e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81040000/81035700/81035673/ece7b23c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81040000/81035700/81035673/0e8f9c89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81040000/81035700/81035673/10108eae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the Sierra Nevada foothills and unwind in this quiet home, nestled on the edge of Tahoe National Forest. Relax next to a cozy fire, read a book, or explore nearby lakes like Fuller and Rollins for great fishing spots. Take a 5-minute drive to Dutch Flat's community pool or visit Emerald Pools for hiking and swimming in the river. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Alta House/Sierra Woods Quiet Home in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Enjoy your stay in this comfortable home, in the heavily wooded, small town of Alta, CA. Just a 5 minute drive, is a beautiful community pool in Dutch Flat. Fishing is great at near by lakes such as Fuller, Rollins and Spalding. Emerald Pools are a must visit, for hiking and swimming in the river. Ski resorts are just 30 min East on hwy 80. Tahoe is 60 minutes and Truckee is 35 minutes. Historic Colfax is also 15 minutes away on I80. Relax next to a cozy fire and read a book in this quiet home. We hope you will enjoy this peaceful mountain hideaway located on the edge of the Tahoe National Forrest. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*SNOW WARNING\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Seasonal unpredictable inclement weather would often require snow chains to get to this property. We are located above the snow line. MUD AND SNOW TIRES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE OR 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ARE OFTEN REQUIRED BY CHP AND CALTRANS ON I80. BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND MEMORIAL DAY UNPREDICTABLE AMOUNTS OF SNOW MAKE IT CHALLENGING TO GET TO THIS PROPERTY AND ALSO UP THE STEEP DRIVEWAY WITHOUT CHAINS. We will work with the proper equipment to remove snow on the driveway prior to and during your stay as necessary. Placer County works to clear the local roads during these conditions. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36688400/36688358/791eff67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy and comfortable wooded cabin Alta - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 100 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=36688358&PinnedHotelID=36688358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77106400/77106335/w1184h756x0y0-44bbc34b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, Peaceful Family and Pet Friendly Cabin in Woods. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2859344 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.210392,-120.79605&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:adjnFh%7Eg%60V%3FS%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40S%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBSBSBQBSDSDQBSDQDSDQDQFQDQFQFQDQHQFOFQFOHQFOHOFOHOHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJMJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJILKLGLILILGLILGLGNGLGLELGNENELENELCNCLENANCNCLANCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLFJJLHLHJJLJJJJJLJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLJLHNHLHNHNHNHNFNHNHPFNFPFNFPFPFPDPFPDPFPDPDRBRDPDPBRDRBPBRBRBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAP%3FRARATARARCRARARCRCPCRCRCPERCREPERCPEREPGPEPGPEPGRGNGPGPGNGNIPINGNINIPILINILINKLINKJILKLKLKJKLKJMJKJKJMJKJMHMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMDODMDOBMDOBODM%40OBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FQ%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOAMEOCMCOEMEOEOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKMKMIKKOIMIOIMKOIMIQGOIOGOIQGOGOGQIQEOGSGQEQGQEQEQESEQCSEQESCSCQCSCSCQCSCSASASASASAUASAS%3FQAS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lg9ZUMAeU4vqXoLmk4Mzo4lS0rU=) Alta, CA #### What's nearby - Sons of Norway Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Golden Drift Museum - 7 min drive - 7.5 km - Rollins Lake - 13 min drive - 21.1 km - Stevens Trail Trailhead - 14 min drive - 23.9 km - Sierra Vista Community Center - 15 min drive - 24.7 km #### Getting around - Colfax Station - 16 min drive - Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Monte Vista Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mountain Springs Hitch n Post - ‬7 min drive - ‪Home Town Deli - ‬2 min drive - ‪subway - ‬9 min drive - ‪Chambers - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Alta House/Sierra Woods have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Alta House/Sierra Woods? > As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alta House/Sierra Woods on Nov 19, 2025 start from CA $227.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Alta-Hotels-The-Alta-HouseSierra-Woods.h81035673.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Alta House/Sierra Woods 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 The Alta House/Sierra Woods? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Alta House/Sierra Woods? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Alta House/Sierra Woods located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sons of Norway Recreation Center and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Rollins Lake. Sierra Vista Community Center and Stevens Trail Trailhead are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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