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1 Bedroom Chalet in Bartlett Springs
Romantic!***************Precious Forest!
Rate (US Dollars): $ 79 - $ 150 per Day
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4-6

A very private forest retreat located on beautiful Bartlett Springs Mountain in Bartlett Springs...
Average Review Score 5 out of 5
Vacation Rental Description
Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest, below the heavens, high above forty springs on a stunning mountain ridge, lies The Precious Forest at Bartlett Springs  
 
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--The Precious Forest-- 
A very private forest retreat located on beautiful Bartlett Springs Mountain in Bartlett Springs, Lake County, California. Two story, one bedroom, one bath, hand crafted log Chalet style cabin with covered porch and upper deck, nestled in majestic timbers on seven acres. The antique wood/propane cook stove circa 1915 and full kitchen will delight you, as well as the 17 big beautiful Pella windows.Warm earthen tones set the decor. California King pillow top Englander bed. Breathtaking lake and valley views and undescribable sunsets. The cabin is surrounded by forest, wonderful lake views along the way, and very, very private!!!! Built by Rob Varey, Canada's leading authority on vertical log building and named one of the top 100 builders in North America. A Four Seasons Wailea trained manager is to be your host. Enjoy our breathtaking and very QUIET storybook setting. Refresh your soul in the Jaccuzzi whirl pool tub for two which fills with hot mountain mineral spring water. Time to relax and get back to the earth. Romantic-Romantic-Romantic!!! Bring your adventurous heart and prepare to unwind.  
The Precious Forest is very QUIET! 
 
LAKE COUNTY IS WINE COUNTRY! 
Northern California's scenic Lake County is experiencing a nascent renaissance. A new generation of growers, wineries and hospitality is remodeling old tourist destinations and building new ones that are state-of-the-art. Indeed, things are changing fast in this attractive area, which is focused around the beautiful, recreation-oriented jewel of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. Whether you are enjoying a romantic getaway, or balancing family fun with wine country explorations, Lake County offers everything you need to enjoy a rich, exciting change of pace.  
 
satellite high speed wireless network available for your computer needs. 
 
our website 
http://www.preciousforest.webs.com  
 
http://northerncaliforniaweddings.webs.com check out our stunning lakeview property 5 miles from the cabin- great for a wedding!  
 
Jim Fetzer's new winery-Ceago Winery http://www.ceago.com/ JUST BELOW THE CABIN!!!!  
 
High Valley California's new wine appellation http://www.brassfieldestate.com/  
 
and http://www.shannonridge.com A MUST GO!!  
 
http://www.tuliphillwinery.com/ JUST BELOW THE CABIN!!!! 
 
The Precious Forest is a biker// hikers dream, miles of quiet very scenic roads and trails!!!  
 
LAKE COUNTY IS WINE COUNTRY!! WINE COUNTRY GETAWAY!  
 
http://www.lakecountywineries.org/  
 
http://www.californiawineryadvisor.com/regions/view/Lake_County  
 
http://www.winecountry.com/regions/lakecounty/  
 

Facilities
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD
  • Heating
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchen
  • Linen Service
  • Amenity Parking
  • Refrigerator
  • TV
  • Washer

The antique wood/propane cook stove circa 1915 and full kitchen will delight you, as well as the 17 big beautiful Pella windows.Warm earthen tones set the decor. California King pillow top Englander bed. Breathtaking lake and valley views and undescribable sunsets. The cabin is surrounded by forest, wonderful lake views along the way, and very, very private!!!! Built by Rob Varey, Canada's leading authority on vertical log building and named one of the top 100 builders in North America. A Four Seasons Wailea trained manager is to be your host. Enjoy our breathtaking and very QUIET storybook setting. Refresh your soul in the Jaccuzzi whirl pool tub for two which fills with hot mountain mineral spring water. Time to relax and get back to the earth. Romantic-Romantic-Romantic!!! Bring your adventurous heart and prepare to unwind. Ken Is on property to make sure your stay is top notch! In his own accomodations well away from your cabin!

Activities
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hunting/Rock Climbing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Restaurant
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Sports

You are only 5 miles away from Clear Lake.(California's largest natural lake) Also fine wine tasting at Ceago Winery, Brassfield Estate High Valley on the mountain and Tulip Hill Winery. It is 10 miles to Indian Valley where some of California's largest wild Brown Trout play. Pinnacle Rock is 2.3 miles away.  
Blue Lakes is thirty minutes away with pristine spring fed lakes.  
Unlimited hiking!! 
 
Drive North on Highway 101, 5 miles past Ukiah, CA to 20 East Lake County. You will pass Lake Mendocino and Blue Lakes, Upper Lake then Nice. Just past Nice is Tulip Hill Winery (ON YOUR LEFT) just before Ceago Winery. Turn left onto Bartlett Springs road at Tulip Hill Winery. 5.1 miles (set your odometer) up the mountain and you will be there. The cabin is on the left. There is a big sign and you can see the cabin from the road. 
 

Travel Options
  • Nearest Airport : sacramento at 90 miles distance;
  • Nearest Town : lucerne at 6 miles distance
  • Travel Info: Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest, below the heavens, high above forty springs on a stunning mountain ridge, lies Precious Forest at Bartlett Springs --The Precious Forest-- A very private forest retreat located on beautiful Bartlett Springs Mountain in Bartlett Springs, Lake County, California. Two story, one bedroom, one bath, hand crafted log Chalet style cabin with covered porch and upper deck, nestled in majestic timbers on seven acres. The antique wood/propane cook stove circa 1915 and full kitchen will delight you, as well as the 17 big beautiful Pella windows.Warm earthen tones set the decor. California King pillow top Englander bed. Breathtaking lake and valley views and undescribable sunsets. The cabin is surrounded by forest, wonderful lake views along the way, and very, very private!!!! Built by Rob Varey, Canada's leading authority on vertical log building and named one of the top 100 builders in North America. A Four Seasons Wailea trained manager is to be your host. Enjoy our breathtaking and very QUIET storybook setting. Refresh your soul in the Jaccuzzi whirl pool tub for two which fills with hot mountain mineral spring water. Time to relax and get back to the earth. Romantic-Romantic-Romantic!!! Bring your adventurous heart and prepare to unwind. The Precious Forest is very QUIET! LAKE COUNTY IS WINE COUNTRY! Northern California's scenic Lake County is experiencing a nascent renaissance. A new generation of growers, wineries and hospitality is remodeling old tourist destinations and building new ones that are state-of-the-art. Indeed, things are changing fast in this attractive area, which is focused around the beautiful, recreation-oriented jewel of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. Whether you are enjoying a romantic getaway, or balancing family fun with wine country explorations, Lake County offers everything you need to enjoy a rich, exciting change of pace. satellite high speed wireless network available for your computer needs.
Rental Rates
 
Season Rate
  Low Season Price: $79 per Day
  High Season Price: $150 per Day
     

$125 fri & Sat 2 ni.min thru 12/31/2011 $79 Mon-Thur 2/nt.min. add $20 for a one night stay SUNDAYS $99 full week $595 $0 Cleaning Fee NO DEPOSIT!!! $20 cleaning fee for up to 2 dogs/dogs 2 max per visit Holiday periods $99 midweek, $179 holiday & weekend, per night, $795 holiday week Sun-Thurs 5 nights together $379!
PRICING IS YEAR ROUND

Reviews
2 Reviews of Property 37908 Bartlett Springs

Review 5041 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 2/14/2011

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Sort by: Date of Stay Most Helpful Rating High to Low Rating Low to High Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Melaney & Craig
Date of Stay: 02/07/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

Ken- we once again so enjoyed our stay. it was a wonderful 5 days of peace, tranquility & a very exciting land purchase!! We'll be in touch when we will be back, neighbor. Great time! Would love to be in your greens growing class!! see you soon neighbor.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kristy & Tim
Date of Stay: 02/03/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

I was fortunate enough to run across this vacation cabin hidden in the woods. My husband and I had such a peaceful time enjoying the simple way of life. There is something magical about this place... you come home planning when your ready to go back to the precious forest. The area has so much to offer like the wine tasting at the surrounding wineries, beautiful sunsets on the decks, and the jetted bathtub. If you are ready to getaway from it all for some peace & quiet this is your place. Ken is a wonderful host & is accommodating to your every need. This place shows the hardwork & passion he has for making dreams come true. .

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Dan & Darcy
Date of Stay: 01/19/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Ken, thank you very much. I hope your dreams come true. Sinbad sure likes to sleep.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Chance, Rachelle, Caitlin & Ashlyn
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Ken, Katie, Jadon & Gabriel (Daisy & Little Bear, Sinbad) We had such a wonderful time in your beautiful cabin! We could not be more amazed of the incredible view, cozy atmosphere and your friendly welcoming family. Your two boys kept our girls happy and busy which added to the awesomeness! We WILL be back and for longer next time as there is so much to soak up here. Until next time.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sam & Rory
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Dear Ken, thank you for two beautiful days in such a peaceful place. We'll be back soon.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Shiloh, Kelly, Bailey & Jonah
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Thankyou for sharing your beautiful cabin, we had a wonderful holiday. The kids loved having Sinbad around. He is referred to as "our vacation kitty" or "the cabin cat". Cooking with the wood stove was great fun and we certainly had everything we needed to enjoy a peaceful get away. warm wishes

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Anna
Date of Stay: 12/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

The cabin was such a treat from getting away from the city and the shopping agendas for Christmas. We look forward to visiting the cabin again and hopefully seeing the new additions/expansions to the wonderful resort! Thank you for having us! Until next time! .

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: The Vennels
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Dear Ken & family, Our family had a wonderful time up here yet again! Thank you very much for your hospitality. My daughter loved playing with your sons and dogs. My oldest loved Sinbad and they bonded right away. We will be back soon. love, the Vennels

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Craig & Melaney
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Once again, we were captivated by the peace and beauty of Precious Forest. We were blessed to witness a foot of snow fall in two days...a wonderful experience coming from Phoenix AZ!! As always, our host was very helpful and attentive. We will be back to Precious Forest, and look forward to spending more time up on the mountain.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Doja and Shadow
Date of Stay: 11/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We had a blast being out in nature and we say this place is two paws up!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Ted and Amy
Date of Stay: 11/16/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We had a great time here at the cabin, love the craftsmanship. We'll definately be back for another adventure. Thank you so much for everything. We had a great time! It is soo beautiful here. I will definately reccomend it and we cant wait to come back!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Joey & Ashley
Date of Stay: 11/14/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We had a more than wonderful time here! The cabin is beautiful and perfectly cozy. It was fun to reconnect to nature and spend time together, just us and our two dogs. We will definately be coming back soon!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sarah and Kelly, Ida and Betty
Date of Stay: 11/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We really enjoyed our stay at Precious Forest- especially the stove! Best of luck to you in all your plans for the property. take care ida and betty appreciate that you are so dog friendly :)

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Jamie
Date of Stay: 10/31/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Dear Ken, thank you for a peaceful respite away from my busy life. Squirty & I loved it and will be back! I look forward to the jaccuzzi tub as well as sunsets with out fog. I loved the return to my roots and rustic living. The fog added a sense of mystery. I also loved cooking on the old stove. I was able to make all but one meal without gas. see you next time :) Many blessings and peace.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Abbie & Nathan
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Thank you for sharing your lovely Precious Forest with us. We all truly enjoyed the peacefullness that surrounded the cabin. And the spectacular views that nature had to offer. Again thanks for the hiking advice. Take care and best of luck.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: John & Julie
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Thanks, had a great time.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Richard
Date of Stay: 09/27/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Cabin was great! Enjoyed a mellow camp fire and the sound of crickets. The stove is pretty neat. thanks

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kerry & Sarah
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou!!! You have given us and many before us an experience impossible to equal. Time spent here could not have a price put on it. The cabin, the view, the sunsets, the stars and the solitude gave us the most perfect time together. 3 days and 4 nights in the Precious Forest provided precious moments we will never forget. The 6000 mile journey from Britain was worth every minute. thanks again Ken Best wishes + many thanks Kerry + Sarah South Whales U.K. ps Sinbad is the finest cat I have ever met. pps Good luck with all your future ventures.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Leslene, larissa, Celena
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

We LOVE Precious Forest! It is just that, Precious. What a rare and special kind of retreat. The antique decor and appliances, the candle light, the kitty Sinbad, the home cooked delicious food, the comfortable beds, the bath tub, and the natural serenity of this place create an unforgettable experience. Feels like home away from home, with refreshing simplicity. Thank you for this peaceful time and space. Blessings & see you soon!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kim & Phillip
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

When we were first climbing up the hill we were not sure what we got into. But when we saw the cabin we thought we were in paradise. When we used the old stove it was better than paradise. Then we used the jacuzzi tub and that is when we said we were in heaven! Thank you for having such a great place, we enjoyed every minute. Thank you for the bottle of wine. And it was nice to meet you. We ate, drank, slept in Heaven and peace.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Dan & Linda
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Ken- I wish our stay could have been longer- a week, a month, a lifetime! Very seldom have we been able to experience such quiet tranquility. Most of the day & throughout the night all we heard were the birds and the breeze. Thank you from both of us (and the puppies!) for sharing your "Precious Forest" with us. This quiet time together (and completely alone) has been WONDERFUL!! We plan to make our next stay much longer. thanks so much! Dan & Linda

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Tony & Family
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Great time we had.Thank you for your hospitality and everything you had to offer. We will be back in winter and spring. Tony, Gaby, Vicky, Sebas. Lucas & Bella

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Richard & Melissa
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Ken, Thanks for another wonderful weekend at the cabin. We will miss this place and hold it in our hearts. Please take care of Sinbad for us. He is a lovely cat. Richard & Melissa

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Mark & Family
Date of Stay: 07/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Guest Review from markulbrich@kw.com - Aug 13, 2010 "Peaceful adventure" Precious Forest is a very unique and exclusive hideaway in the woods! Fun for the family or the romantic getaway! Beautiful views, many natural attractions. Kind and friendly hospitality. It is a must see and experience for yourself

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: S & G
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

"Fantastic!!!" Dear Ken, We had a fantastic weekend at Precious forest. We were looking for a quite, nice place to celebrate our first anniversary and I feel we made the right choice. Sindbad was very friendly. My wife and I completely enjoyed his company. At first I had my own doubts if all the positive reviews for this place could be true. After the stay I realize all the previous reviews were spot-on. Thanks for the fresh salad greens and tips on the hiking trails. Cheers, S & G

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5/5Great Experience
Guest: Peter(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

We love this place and its host, Ken. The cabin is great and very secluded - if you want to listen to deep of deepest silence and enjoy quiet and relaxing time - it's hard to imagine a better place. Granted, you sometimes may need to hear a muffled sound of the generators, but it's a fair price to price to pay for those times in between (we were perfectly happy with candle light at night, so we did not need the generators most of the time, anyway). Ken is a great host. He cooked and served us a great dinner - make sure to bring your best appetites - the food is not only delicious and creative, but also ... ample, to say the least :).

Owner response: It was such a pleasure to serve this dinner! I hope to do more. I am adding oil lamps and more candles to keep Precious Forest absolutely quiet! It is such a treat!! thank you!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sam
Date of Stay: 06/21/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

"Great place" Got a little lost because I got in late night, but it was quite possibly the most quiet and relaxation I've gotten in a long while

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5/5Romantic Dinner
Guest: Romantic Dinner for Two(Vacaville, Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

Dear Ken, We loved your Precious Forest cabin. We will surely be back. We will cherish the memory of the exquisite dinner while watching the sunset from the balcony and laughing. You are an excellent and humble cook and gracious hostess. We feel so rejuvenated! Thank you, thank you. Jillian & George E.

Owner response: It was such a pleasure to serve the first," Precious Sunset Dinner" on the deck to these wonderful guests!! Thank you again! Ken

Recommended for: Pet owners, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Lily, Moshe and Kaya & Nolan
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Dear Ken, thank you soo much for such a nice retreat from city living. The hike to Pinnacle was breath taking! The view from the bath tub was amazing and the stove was fantastic.What a wonderful two days! We will surely be back. Lily, Moshe and Kaya & Nolan (the babies).

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sandee
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Ken, Mahalo nui for your hospitality. We enjoyed the peace, serenity and mana of this beautiful place. I'll be back to visit one day. Take care! Aloha nui! Sandee

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Denise
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Ken, yhanks for a marvelous two days basking in the glow and tranquility of nature. It is absolutely beautiful up here. We hope to spend more time here soaking up the atmosphere and breathtaking sunsets.Youve done a great job out here and the cabin is awesome. Two days just wasnt enough but it will do for now. Denise

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Mike & Tanya, Ian
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Ken, had a great time despite rainy weather to start our weekend. :) Cabin is beautiful and view terrific, once the low clouds went away. Pinnacle rock was great- beautiful views!!! Hiking trails below cabin and just above Lucerne were terrific & just steep enough for good strenuous workout in a one hour hike. Views of Lake were awesome. Highlights--saw a bear a one year old cub at Bartlett Springs road and High Valley road. Got great photos!! take care, Mike Tanya Ian

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: M & J
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

Dear Ken- We had a fantastic weekend hiking, relaxing, watching the sunset & eating good meals. Thank you so much for your hospitality & advice on good hiking trails- J., & I loved it! Have a great summer 2010 and hopefully we will be back soon.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Richard & Melissa
Date of Stay: 04/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Hello Ken wanted to let you know we had another wonderful stay here. This time we brought several empty jugs so we could bring back some of the wonderful water that is up here. It was very good but apparently no longer Sinbad the cat's palace. I guess he's used to his new home up the hill. We did miss feeding & grooming him, though I was able to pet him a few times. Again we loved so much about this place, the air, the water, the stove for cooking wonderful dinners and a candle lit evening of relaxing + loving each other. The moon and stars last night were spectacular! We heard the voice of the wind singing through the trees. Both yesterday and today, we also saw and heard a huge Raven flying and cawing about! He was a magnificent bird. We're very grateful for the opportunity to experience such a journey up here. We hope to see this place again this summer, along with the kids. Richard & Melissa

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Tony & Raquel
Date of Stay: 04/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Ken- We had an amazing time in the cabin. Its gorgeous up here. We had everything we needed. We saw Sinbad :). He is cute-we'll be back! Tony & Raquel

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Chris & Dina
Date of Stay: 04/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

The last few days at the cabin have been absolutely perfect! We cant believe our time here has gone by so fast. We had a blast cooking dinner on the stove every night after watching the spectacular sunsets. Thanks to Ken for showing us around and letting us use the cabin for our art projects! Extra special thanks to Eddie for his academy award winning acting job. The next Deniro lives right here! We both cant wait until the next time we can come for a visit and hopefully stay even longer. thanks again Chris & Dina

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5/5Lovely cozy cabin in the woods!
Guest: Kayde(SF Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/10

We had a wonderful weekend away while leaving our phones, computers, and all other electronics behind. Little towns around Clear Lake are a short drive away, but why leave the cozy cabin? The cabin is both rustic and very comfortable and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet and cooking our meals on the wood stove. Both Ken and Sinbad the cat were gracious hosts, and Eddie was near by in case we needed anything during our stay. The hike to Pinnacle Rock was perfect for an afternoon outing. We will visit again!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Bryan & Evyan
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Ken- thank you for the wonderful retreat from the chaos of real life. We couldn't of had a more restful and relaxed spring break vacation. many thanks Bryan & Evyan

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Craig & Michelle
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Ken & Katie, thank you for a wonderful few days. We hope to come back. The cabin is just beautiful. Love to you and your family. Caig & Michelle

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Nick Boar
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

I will be back! Nick Boar Home owner- to read this comment you will have to come to the cabin and read it from the guest book! It truly is a one of a kind comment! Ken

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: John & Brenda
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

Ken just wanted to tell you thanks for everything this weekend. Brenda and I had a great time and we are trying to see when we have time in our schedules to come back. THANKS JOHN

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Zach Rebekah Mann
Date of Stay: 02/21/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/10

Ken, we really enjoyed our weekend in the cabin, It was the perfect place te spend our sixth wedding anniversary. The stove was fun to use once we figured out how to get it going. The cabin is very peaceful and relaxing. We cant wait to come back with the whole family during the summer. Thanks for letting us come for the weekend. Zach and Rebekah Mann

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Ally & Shaun
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

It was absolutely wonderful here. The sunset was spectacular!!I came & knew i would enjoy it but didn't realize how much! You really have a treasure on earth here at Precious Forest & your cabin definately deserves the name Precious Forest. We plan to come back soon. I enjoyed having Sinbad around he really is a cool cat. I snapped a couple of pictures of him. We got some great pictures for memories also. We needed a getaway & this was the perfect place. Thank you so much! take care, thank you, Ally & Shaun

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sumee & Toby
Date of Stay: 02/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/10

Thanks Ken! We had a really nice time. Cant wait to see Precious Forest again in the spring post wedding, maybe we will get married here too! Best, Sumee & Toby Stanley & Francis too

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: The Coombs family
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

Ken, we want to thank you for sharing your Precious Forest cabin with us. This was the perfect surprise for our twelve year old birthday. Over our stay we had the chance to experience various weather elements. Which only added to the allure of the cabin. The mist through the trees, sunshine and a chance for snow play and a wonderful drive through the forest. To top it off the clear sky a breath taking view of the stars was the perfect ending to a perfect weekend. Like so many of the others had said before us. We will be back. thanks so much, the Coombs family

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: kyle, Jay, Cobalt &Teeva
Date of Stay: 01/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/31/10

Ken, we have had a marvelous time and will be back. Our son has made the determination that he would like to live here. It is beautiful and so delicously quiet. The turkeys were fun. Sinbad delightful. The view unforgettable. For city folk like ourselves this was just what we needed. Our dog Teeva met snow and deer scat for the first time. thank you for your hospitality and thoughtfulness. we will look forward to coming back! all good thoughts and admiration, Kyle, JJ, Cobalt and Teeva

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Nicole & Michael
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Guest Review from nicoleannmathews@hotmail.com - Aug 11, 2010 "The Perfect Getaway" Precious Forrest was the perfect romantic getaway from start to finish! From the seclusion, to the scenary, to the snow ball fights, we had a blast! Ken was very helpful during our stay and made sure we had everything we needed and was eager and willing to help with any questions or problems we encountered. I would highly reccomend anyone and everyone to take a trip up to the Precious Forrest cabin and see for your self! Thank you Ken for a fabulous getaway, we can't wait to stay there again soon! Nicole and Michael

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kelly
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

This place was a great surprise- Shaista didnt tell me where we were going until I was face to face with this cute cabin. Kelly

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Shaista V.
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

This has been a truly special getaway. The rain sunsets, mist and clouds in the valley is magical. We never got a chance to meet the famous Sinbad, which is probably a good thing in case he and my dog wouldn't get along. This was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary and we will surely return! thanks for the hospitality- Shaista V.

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5/5Guest: Sad in Sedona(Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 01/06/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/10

We had an amazing stay at Precious Forest, watched the sunset from the balcony and spent some great time as a family. I highly recommend it!

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Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Melaney & Craig
Date of Stay: 02/07/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

Ken- we once again so enjoyed our stay. it was a wonderful 5 days of peace, tranquility & a very exciting land purchase!! We'll be in touch when we will be back, neighbor. Great time! Would love to be in your greens growing class!! see you soon neighbor.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kristy & Tim
Date of Stay: 02/03/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

I was fortunate enough to run across this vacation cabin hidden in the woods. My husband and I had such a peaceful time enjoying the simple way of life. There is something magical about this place... you come home planning when your ready to go back to the precious forest. The area has so much to offer like the wine tasting at the surrounding wineries, beautiful sunsets on the decks, and the jetted bathtub. If you are ready to getaway from it all for some peace & quiet this is your place. Ken is a wonderful host & is accommodating to your every need. This place shows the hardwork & passion he has for making dreams come true. .

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Dan & Darcy
Date of Stay: 01/19/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Ken, thank you very much. I hope your dreams come true. Sinbad sure likes to sleep.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Chance, Rachelle, Caitlin & Ashlyn
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Ken, Katie, Jadon & Gabriel (Daisy & Little Bear, Sinbad) We had such a wonderful time in your beautiful cabin! We could not be more amazed of the incredible view, cozy atmosphere and your friendly welcoming family. Your two boys kept our girls happy and busy which added to the awesomeness! We WILL be back and for longer next time as there is so much to soak up here. Until next time.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sam & Rory
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Dear Ken, thank you for two beautiful days in such a peaceful place. We'll be back soon.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Shiloh, Kelly, Bailey & Jonah
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Thankyou for sharing your beautiful cabin, we had a wonderful holiday. The kids loved having Sinbad around. He is referred to as "our vacation kitty" or "the cabin cat". Cooking with the wood stove was great fun and we certainly had everything we needed to enjoy a peaceful get away. warm wishes

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Anna
Date of Stay: 12/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

The cabin was such a treat from getting away from the city and the shopping agendas for Christmas. We look forward to visiting the cabin again and hopefully seeing the new additions/expansions to the wonderful resort! Thank you for having us! Until next time! .

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: The Vennels
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Dear Ken & family, Our family had a wonderful time up here yet again! Thank you very much for your hospitality. My daughter loved playing with your sons and dogs. My oldest loved Sinbad and they bonded right away. We will be back soon. love, the Vennels

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Craig & Melaney
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Once again, we were captivated by the peace and beauty of Precious Forest. We were blessed to witness a foot of snow fall in two days...a wonderful experience coming from Phoenix AZ!! As always, our host was very helpful and attentive. We will be back to Precious Forest, and look forward to spending more time up on the mountain.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Doja and Shadow
Date of Stay: 11/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We had a blast being out in nature and we say this place is two paws up!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Ted and Amy
Date of Stay: 11/16/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We had a great time here at the cabin, love the craftsmanship. We'll definately be back for another adventure. Thank you so much for everything. We had a great time! It is soo beautiful here. I will definately reccomend it and we cant wait to come back!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Joey & Ashley
Date of Stay: 11/14/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We had a more than wonderful time here! The cabin is beautiful and perfectly cozy. It was fun to reconnect to nature and spend time together, just us and our two dogs. We will definately be coming back soon!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sarah and Kelly, Ida and Betty
Date of Stay: 11/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

We really enjoyed our stay at Precious Forest- especially the stove! Best of luck to you in all your plans for the property. take care ida and betty appreciate that you are so dog friendly :)

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Jamie
Date of Stay: 10/31/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Dear Ken, thank you for a peaceful respite away from my busy life. Squirty & I loved it and will be back! I look forward to the jaccuzzi tub as well as sunsets with out fog. I loved the return to my roots and rustic living. The fog added a sense of mystery. I also loved cooking on the old stove. I was able to make all but one meal without gas. see you next time :) Many blessings and peace.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Abbie & Nathan
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Thank you for sharing your lovely Precious Forest with us. We all truly enjoyed the peacefullness that surrounded the cabin. And the spectacular views that nature had to offer. Again thanks for the hiking advice. Take care and best of luck.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: John & Julie
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Thanks, had a great time.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Richard
Date of Stay: 09/27/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Cabin was great! Enjoyed a mellow camp fire and the sound of crickets. The stove is pretty neat. thanks

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kerry & Sarah
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou!!! You have given us and many before us an experience impossible to equal. Time spent here could not have a price put on it. The cabin, the view, the sunsets, the stars and the solitude gave us the most perfect time together. 3 days and 4 nights in the Precious Forest provided precious moments we will never forget. The 6000 mile journey from Britain was worth every minute. thanks again Ken Best wishes + many thanks Kerry + Sarah South Whales U.K. ps Sinbad is the finest cat I have ever met. pps Good luck with all your future ventures.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Leslene, larissa, Celena
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

We LOVE Precious Forest! It is just that, Precious. What a rare and special kind of retreat. The antique decor and appliances, the candle light, the kitty Sinbad, the home cooked delicious food, the comfortable beds, the bath tub, and the natural serenity of this place create an unforgettable experience. Feels like home away from home, with refreshing simplicity. Thank you for this peaceful time and space. Blessings & see you soon!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kim & Phillip
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

When we were first climbing up the hill we were not sure what we got into. But when we saw the cabin we thought we were in paradise. When we used the old stove it was better than paradise. Then we used the jacuzzi tub and that is when we said we were in heaven! Thank you for having such a great place, we enjoyed every minute. Thank you for the bottle of wine. And it was nice to meet you. We ate, drank, slept in Heaven and peace.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Dan & Linda
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Ken- I wish our stay could have been longer- a week, a month, a lifetime! Very seldom have we been able to experience such quiet tranquility. Most of the day & throughout the night all we heard were the birds and the breeze. Thank you from both of us (and the puppies!) for sharing your "Precious Forest" with us. This quiet time together (and completely alone) has been WONDERFUL!! We plan to make our next stay much longer. thanks so much! Dan & Linda

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Tony & Family
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Great time we had.Thank you for your hospitality and everything you had to offer. We will be back in winter and spring. Tony, Gaby, Vicky, Sebas. Lucas & Bella

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Richard & Melissa
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Ken, Thanks for another wonderful weekend at the cabin. We will miss this place and hold it in our hearts. Please take care of Sinbad for us. He is a lovely cat. Richard & Melissa

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Mark & Family
Date of Stay: 07/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Guest Review from markulbrich@kw.com - Aug 13, 2010 "Peaceful adventure" Precious Forest is a very unique and exclusive hideaway in the woods! Fun for the family or the romantic getaway! Beautiful views, many natural attractions. Kind and friendly hospitality. It is a must see and experience for yourself

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: S & G
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

"Fantastic!!!" Dear Ken, We had a fantastic weekend at Precious forest. We were looking for a quite, nice place to celebrate our first anniversary and I feel we made the right choice. Sindbad was very friendly. My wife and I completely enjoyed his company. At first I had my own doubts if all the positive reviews for this place could be true. After the stay I realize all the previous reviews were spot-on. Thanks for the fresh salad greens and tips on the hiking trails. Cheers, S & G

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5/5Great Experience
Guest: Peter(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

We love this place and its host, Ken. The cabin is great and very secluded - if you want to listen to deep of deepest silence and enjoy quiet and relaxing time - it's hard to imagine a better place. Granted, you sometimes may need to hear a muffled sound of the generators, but it's a fair price to price to pay for those times in between (we were perfectly happy with candle light at night, so we did not need the generators most of the time, anyway). Ken is a great host. He cooked and served us a great dinner - make sure to bring your best appetites - the food is not only delicious and creative, but also ... ample, to say the least :).

Owner response: It was such a pleasure to serve this dinner! I hope to do more. I am adding oil lamps and more candles to keep Precious Forest absolutely quiet! It is such a treat!! thank you!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sam
Date of Stay: 06/21/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

"Great place" Got a little lost because I got in late night, but it was quite possibly the most quiet and relaxation I've gotten in a long while

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5/5Romantic Dinner
Guest: Romantic Dinner for Two(Vacaville, Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

Dear Ken, We loved your Precious Forest cabin. We will surely be back. We will cherish the memory of the exquisite dinner while watching the sunset from the balcony and laughing. You are an excellent and humble cook and gracious hostess. We feel so rejuvenated! Thank you, thank you. Jillian & George E.

Owner response: It was such a pleasure to serve the first," Precious Sunset Dinner" on the deck to these wonderful guests!! Thank you again! Ken

Recommended for: Pet owners, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Lily, Moshe and Kaya & Nolan
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Dear Ken, thank you soo much for such a nice retreat from city living. The hike to Pinnacle was breath taking! The view from the bath tub was amazing and the stove was fantastic.What a wonderful two days! We will surely be back. Lily, Moshe and Kaya & Nolan (the babies).

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sandee
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Ken, Mahalo nui for your hospitality. We enjoyed the peace, serenity and mana of this beautiful place. I'll be back to visit one day. Take care! Aloha nui! Sandee

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Denise
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Ken, yhanks for a marvelous two days basking in the glow and tranquility of nature. It is absolutely beautiful up here. We hope to spend more time here soaking up the atmosphere and breathtaking sunsets.Youve done a great job out here and the cabin is awesome. Two days just wasnt enough but it will do for now. Denise

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Mike & Tanya, Ian
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Ken, had a great time despite rainy weather to start our weekend. :) Cabin is beautiful and view terrific, once the low clouds went away. Pinnacle rock was great- beautiful views!!! Hiking trails below cabin and just above Lucerne were terrific & just steep enough for good strenuous workout in a one hour hike. Views of Lake were awesome. Highlights--saw a bear a one year old cub at Bartlett Springs road and High Valley road. Got great photos!! take care, Mike Tanya Ian

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: M & J
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

Dear Ken- We had a fantastic weekend hiking, relaxing, watching the sunset & eating good meals. Thank you so much for your hospitality & advice on good hiking trails- J., & I loved it! Have a great summer 2010 and hopefully we will be back soon.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Richard & Melissa
Date of Stay: 04/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Hello Ken wanted to let you know we had another wonderful stay here. This time we brought several empty jugs so we could bring back some of the wonderful water that is up here. It was very good but apparently no longer Sinbad the cat's palace. I guess he's used to his new home up the hill. We did miss feeding & grooming him, though I was able to pet him a few times. Again we loved so much about this place, the air, the water, the stove for cooking wonderful dinners and a candle lit evening of relaxing + loving each other. The moon and stars last night were spectacular! We heard the voice of the wind singing through the trees. Both yesterday and today, we also saw and heard a huge Raven flying and cawing about! He was a magnificent bird. We're very grateful for the opportunity to experience such a journey up here. We hope to see this place again this summer, along with the kids. Richard & Melissa

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Tony & Raquel
Date of Stay: 04/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Ken- We had an amazing time in the cabin. Its gorgeous up here. We had everything we needed. We saw Sinbad :). He is cute-we'll be back! Tony & Raquel

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Chris & Dina
Date of Stay: 04/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

The last few days at the cabin have been absolutely perfect! We cant believe our time here has gone by so fast. We had a blast cooking dinner on the stove every night after watching the spectacular sunsets. Thanks to Ken for showing us around and letting us use the cabin for our art projects! Extra special thanks to Eddie for his academy award winning acting job. The next Deniro lives right here! We both cant wait until the next time we can come for a visit and hopefully stay even longer. thanks again Chris & Dina

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5/5Lovely cozy cabin in the woods!
Guest: Kayde(SF Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/10

We had a wonderful weekend away while leaving our phones, computers, and all other electronics behind. Little towns around Clear Lake are a short drive away, but why leave the cozy cabin? The cabin is both rustic and very comfortable and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet and cooking our meals on the wood stove. Both Ken and Sinbad the cat were gracious hosts, and Eddie was near by in case we needed anything during our stay. The hike to Pinnacle Rock was perfect for an afternoon outing. We will visit again!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Bryan & Evyan
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Ken- thank you for the wonderful retreat from the chaos of real life. We couldn't of had a more restful and relaxed spring break vacation. many thanks Bryan & Evyan

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Craig & Michelle
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

Ken & Katie, thank you for a wonderful few days. We hope to come back. The cabin is just beautiful. Love to you and your family. Caig & Michelle

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Nick Boar
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

I will be back! Nick Boar Home owner- to read this comment you will have to come to the cabin and read it from the guest book! It truly is a one of a kind comment! Ken

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: John & Brenda
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

Ken just wanted to tell you thanks for everything this weekend. Brenda and I had a great time and we are trying to see when we have time in our schedules to come back. THANKS JOHN

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Zach Rebekah Mann
Date of Stay: 02/21/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/10

Ken, we really enjoyed our weekend in the cabin, It was the perfect place te spend our sixth wedding anniversary. The stove was fun to use once we figured out how to get it going. The cabin is very peaceful and relaxing. We cant wait to come back with the whole family during the summer. Thanks for letting us come for the weekend. Zach and Rebekah Mann

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Ally & Shaun
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

It was absolutely wonderful here. The sunset was spectacular!!I came & knew i would enjoy it but didn't realize how much! You really have a treasure on earth here at Precious Forest & your cabin definately deserves the name Precious Forest. We plan to come back soon. I enjoyed having Sinbad around he really is a cool cat. I snapped a couple of pictures of him. We got some great pictures for memories also. We needed a getaway & this was the perfect place. Thank you so much! take care, thank you, Ally & Shaun

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Sumee & Toby
Date of Stay: 02/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/10

Thanks Ken! We had a really nice time. Cant wait to see Precious Forest again in the spring post wedding, maybe we will get married here too! Best, Sumee & Toby Stanley & Francis too

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: The Coombs family
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

Ken, we want to thank you for sharing your Precious Forest cabin with us. This was the perfect surprise for our twelve year old birthday. Over our stay we had the chance to experience various weather elements. Which only added to the allure of the cabin. The mist through the trees, sunshine and a chance for snow play and a wonderful drive through the forest. To top it off the clear sky a breath taking view of the stars was the perfect ending to a perfect weekend. Like so many of the others had said before us. We will be back. thanks so much, the Coombs family

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: kyle, Jay, Cobalt &Teeva
Date of Stay: 01/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/31/10

Ken, we have had a marvelous time and will be back. Our son has made the determination that he would like to live here. It is beautiful and so delicously quiet. The turkeys were fun. Sinbad delightful. The view unforgettable. For city folk like ourselves this was just what we needed. Our dog Teeva met snow and deer scat for the first time. thank you for your hospitality and thoughtfulness. we will look forward to coming back! all good thoughts and admiration, Kyle, JJ, Cobalt and Teeva

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Nicole & Michael
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Guest Review from nicoleannmathews@hotmail.com - Aug 11, 2010 "The Perfect Getaway" Precious Forrest was the perfect romantic getaway from start to finish! From the seclusion, to the scenary, to the snow ball fights, we had a blast! Ken was very helpful during our stay and made sure we had everything we needed and was eager and willing to help with any questions or problems we encountered. I would highly reccomend anyone and everyone to take a trip up to the Precious Forrest cabin and see for your self! Thank you Ken for a fabulous getaway, we can't wait to stay there again soon! Nicole and Michael

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Kelly
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

This place was a great surprise- Shaista didnt tell me where we were going until I was face to face with this cute cabin. Kelly

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner Guest: Shaista V.
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

This has been a truly special getaway. The rain sunsets, mist and clouds in the valley is magical. We never got a chance to meet the famous Sinbad, which is probably a good thing in case he and my dog wouldn't get along. This was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary and we will surely return! thanks for the hospitality- Shaista V.

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5/5Guest: Sad in Sedona(Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 01/06/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/10

We had an amazing stay at Precious Forest, watched the sunset from the balcony and spent some great time as a family. I highly recommend it!

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