Little House in the Big Woods offers accommodations in Forest Ranch, 18 miles from California State University Chico. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. With free Wifi, this guest house offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating, and a private bathroom. The nearest airport is Chico Municipal Airport, 21 miles from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
10
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Hideaki
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and atmosphere, completely away from our daily life. We even didn't feel like turning on TV during our stay, although the thin LCD TV in the room seems very good. The room provides everything we need. The bad was very comfortable. I...
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Kelsey and her husband seemed to have thought of everything to make a traveler comfortable and feel at home. We will definitely come back. They are exceptionally friendly and gracious hosts! 🤗
  • Adreana
    United States of America United States of America
    This was such a cute place to stay, away from the I-5 drab with endless amounts of STARS in the night sky. We appreciated the little studio apartment for being just something different than a plain old hotel. Can't wait to go back and enjoy more...

Hosted by Kelsey

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Kelsey
This newly remodeled guesthouse cabin is nestled on our family’s 5 acres in the pine forests of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The furnishings here are designed to maximize relaxation starting with the Cal King bed and Casper memory foam mattress. In addition to that, the 55” Roku smart-TV, espresso maker, fully stocked kitchenette, small library of some of our favorite books, board games & puzzles, washer & dryer, along with the pellet stove fireplace for winter stays, were all thoughtfully curated to allow you to rest, unwind, and enjoy yourself. The cabin shares the property with our home but a large portion of the yard is maintained solely for the use of cabin guests. The space feels private with no obligation to interact with the main house residents. You can enjoy cooking on the BBQ, eating outside, or sitting by the firepit while taking in the woodland scenery. There is an abundance of wildlife here. Some of our favorites are deer, turkey, and salamanders. We are working to clear out the overgrown sections of the forest and establish meadows in more open sections. We are also rehabilitating a very small old orchard to bear fruit again.
Both my husband and I have a background in regenerative agriculture and our family operates this property as a homestead. At different times of the year it will feel more active in that regard than others. We almost always have poultry on the property (mixture of chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys) and we have a herd of goats and livestock guardian dogs that we manage to help thin the forest and keep it healthy. That herd travels between a number of properties so sometimes they are here and other times they are working on other people’s land.
Only 3 hours from San Francisco, 1 hour 45 minutes from Sacramento, and 20 minutes from Chico, come unplug from the rat race and enjoy a slice of authentic rural living. We are located in a very safe neighborhood and a fantastic community of awesome humans. While you stay, recharge in solitude or get out-and-about to enjoy the countryside. The area features a plethora of nearby hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, & swimming. This house is also only about an hour drive to beautiful Lake Almanor and the amazing gem of Lassen National Park. It is very easy to go up for a day to go boating, fishing, a hike to the hot springs and hydrothermal areas, or have a picnic. The drive between here and there is on well maintained roads and the scenery is absolutely stunning. While Chico may look a bit far away on the map, the highway gets you there in 20 short minutes. This university-town is well known for its mixture of vibrance, the arts, and small town rural living. The area boasts truly amazing restaurants, bars, shopping and modern amenities. Our property is very close to access points for the famous Upper Bidwell park.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Little House in the Big Woods
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Air conditioning
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Little House in the Big Woods takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Curfew

    The entrance to the property is closed between 10:30 PM and 4:30 AM

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to USD 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to $250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Little House in the Big Woods

    • Little House in the Big Woods is 1.2 miles from the center of Forest Ranch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Little House in the Big Woods include:

      • Double

    • Little House in the Big Woods offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Little House in the Big Woods is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • The prices at Little House in the Big Woods may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.