In the heart of Shaver Lake's East Village, The Knotty Sparrow offers a charming retreat. Enjoy beautiful knotty pine decor throughout, a fully equipped kitchen to whip up meals, and cozy up by the fireplace with flat-screen TVs. You'll appreciate the convenience of in-cabin laundry facilities and unwind on the large private deck with propane BBQ and two fire pits.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71660 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
The Knotty Sparrow ~ Prime Spot + S’mores Nights
The Knotty Sparrow is hidden in the very popular East Village of Shaver Lake. A prime location, walking distance to stores, restaurants, and just 1/4 mile to the lake. Shaver Lake is the perfect place to vacation. The climate is ideal with cool summers and mild winters. The list of activities is long and includes, hiking, fishing, skiing, sledding, boating, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and more! For more pictures & our Shaver Lake tips, check out The Cabin Host on IG & FB @thecabinhost!
When you rent our cabin, you will have the entire cabin during your stay. You have access to the entire home. I'll send you a personalized key code one week before check-in. Access is that easy :)
The east village is the closest you can get to the lake as for cabin rentals!
The Knotty Sparrow is outfitted to suit the needs of a modern vacationer. Beautiful knotty pine throughout! A fully equipped kitchen provides a user-friendly space to cook a meal. A washer and dryer in the cabin are perfect for soggy ski clothes. Entertainment options like flat-screen TVs mean you can cozy up with a good movie next to the fireplace! Large deck with table and chairs in the summertime, with a good cup of joe in hand (complimentary selection of coffee and hot cocoa are offered, of course).
Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine upon your arrival!
Come make some memories with your family. Enjoy the large private deck with propane BBQ, two fire pits, hammock, Smart TV's foosball, and board games.
Linens - We DO provide clean linens Towels - We DO provide clean bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths. Toiletries - We DO provide shampoo, conditioner, and soap for each bathroom.
It's our favorite place & we are excited to share it with you!
If you have a large party, multiple families, family reunion, wedding...secure multiple cabins to be close to your friends and family! Message me for details @thecabinhost.
As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide you with the below protection. The cost of this protection has been included in your rental rate and fees and covers you for accidental damages during your stay. The Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $3,000 of coverage for accidental contents damage and up to $500,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury. The Trust and Safety Fee is refundable only if the reservation is canceled in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date. Any deductible or minimum claim amount will be the responsibility of the Guest and The Cabin Host will process using the form of payment on file for Guest.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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 aged 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
No parties or events allowed.
No smoking allowed.
No pets allowed.
Please respect the noise curfew.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Shaver Lake is home to this cabin. Museum of the Sierra and Sierra-Mono Indian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sierra Marina and China Peak Mountain Resort. Visit our Shaver Lake travel guide
Is The Knotty Sparrow ~ Prime Spot + S’mores Nights pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Knotty Sparrow ~ Prime Spot + S’mores Nights?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Knotty Sparrow ~ Prime Spot + S’mores Nights?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Knotty Sparrow ~ Prime Spot + S’mores Nights?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Knotty Sparrow ~ Prime Spot + S’mores Nights located?
This family-friendly Shaver Lake cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sierra National Forest and Shaver Lake. Museum of the Sierra is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.
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The Knotty Sparrow ~ Prime Spot + S’mores Nights Reviews
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Nice cabin, very comfortable and had everything we needed. It is close to the road so you do hear cars/trucks, but it was fine if you close your window at night. Nicely furnished and they supplied board games for us to play.
Rented this property for the weekend for my younger son's birthday. He and my daughter in law, granddaughter and my oldest son had an incredible time. Home was very clean and cozy. The only problem we had was lack of communication from homeowner and Expedia on how to enter home. Other than that, all was amazing.
Miriam
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MarcusA
9 Apr 2024
Amazing
I think my title says it all. This place was truly everything you could want in a home away from home. Had everything you needed and more for entertainment very cozy feeling also which was amazing considering the storm that came through. Jamie was incredible and I can't thank her enough and everyone else for the hospitality they showed. I'm definitely planning on coming back and spending more time during the winter year. Highly recommend!
This was our second stay at this cabin. It is good for a family of 6. 3rd bedroom is really better for kids as it has bunks. Both stays were right before Christmas and they had their tree up and house decorated both stays. It is a cozy smaller cabin.
Had a wonderful time at house and skiing at China Peak
Property was as described and added bonus of fresh snow!!
Arne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
virginia h.
7 Jul 2025
Loved it!!
We loved Knotty Sparrow!! Everything from the huge deck with comfy chairs, to the well equipped kitchen, to the large living area, to the VERY responsive host, Jamie. We hope to return.
The Cabin was very nice and super clean. Great location within walking distance of town and very short drive to marina. Host were great and easy to communicate with. Might as well been a 5 star hotel in the forest! Perfect stay will definitely go back and stay here again!
The location of this property was amazing close proximity to everything you would need the Cabin Host was amazing, and was very easy to communicate with. We left something very valuable behind and she was able to deliver it back to us overall great stay!
Alyssa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sherri R.
6 Aug 2025
Knotty Sparrow
Cabin was clean and in excellent condition. Very well stocked from pillows, beds, and blankets to many kitchen utensils, pans, pots, glasses, etc.. Back deck is very private and comfortable with fire pit , chairs, and games.
Sherri R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
FredL
29 Jul 2024
Wonderful Times!!!
A wonderful time was had by all.! We truly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is perfect for our needs. Jaime is the best! She made sure we had everything we needed and was very gracious.
Loved the big cement driveway. Roomy house. Loved fire pit and fireplace. We will definitely recommend and rent again
Danielle J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
FredL
30 Jul 2025
Our Wonderful stay at Shaver Lake!
The cabin was nice and clean and provided is 6 with a lovely 3 week stay! The deck is spacious and provided us with some great outdoor games. TV's worked great. The Wifii was wonderful, I can't think . anything bad to say about our stay Jaime our cabin host is amazing! Give it a try you will love it!
The Knotty Sparrow is a wonderful cabin in Shaver. Very clean. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the tools you need to cook your meals on days you don't want to go out. The Cabin Host is very responsive to questions and needs for the cabin. Thank you Jamie!
Awesome cabin!!! So warm and cozy!! Very clean comfortable and peaceful too!! Well equipped with everything we needed. Our host was in touch the entire time and made our stay very enjoyable!! She even made a trip to dropped off an extra fan because one day was unusually warm! We really appreciated that!
Great host, house was awesome, great location first time on east side village, typically stay in west village, walk around neighborhood felt free. House had everything we needed we have alot of cooks. Overall super Blessed our family was able to stay and extend our stay and have great memories.
We love this cute little cabin, it has everything what you can think off. Prefect location, very good and spacious drive way, cozy back patio with fire pit.
I can’t say enough good stuff about our stay at this cabin. It wasn’t far from the lake/snow area and in a quiet area which is nice for a family. Great area to play in the snow in the front. The inside was extremely clean and decorated so nice. Everything you need is there so it makes it easier to cook the food you take. We are already planning our next stay at this location. You definitely won’t regret staying here.