Summary:
Bring the boots, boards and racquets! This is the perfect mountain retreat for a couple seeking alpine adventure, a sandy beach and lakeside relaxation. Our cozy cabin, oversized garage & meadow view yard sit at 6300', in a private community surrounded by National Forest! Year-round access with every mountain activity you could wish for within reach, from Pinecrest to the Sonora Pass. Relax at the lake, hit the trails, hook wild trout in nearby streams - or simply enjoy the mountain air.
The Space:
Our cabin at Leland Meadows is ideal for 2 guests, plus 1-2 pups. It definitely hits tiny-home status in all the right ways. You'll have everything you need for comfort and relaxation. Setting our cabin apart from just about every other along Hwy 108: guests have access to an extra-large garage, so 4-season access and use is even easier. Bring all the gear you need, and park out of the weather.
The Leland Meadows community is quiet, private off the beaten path. The private lake, sandy beach and sport courts are rarely crowded - so bring your paddle board and pickleball set for fun in the sun.
Outside there's a spacious porch with bench (and boot storage underneath) and Adirondack chairs to relax on. Inside on the main floor we have an efficient kitchen ready to cook: fridge/freezer, salt & spices + olive oil & vinegar are stocked, gas oven & stove, convection microwave, cookware and place settings + glassware for 4.
We provide a complete coffee setup too: electric kettle, Keurig, drip coffee maker and French press, plus an assortment of pods, whole beans and some tea packets are here to enjoy.
There's a small table for dining at plus a spacious futon with throw blankets for warmth & a 43" FireTV. We use Starlink with "pretty good" connectivity... just fine for streaming entertainment with an occasional pause (just being real).
**Note: we don't have a dishwasher, so handwashing is necessary**
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the cabin and our oversized garage. The driveway is mostly level and the walkway around the garage to the front of the cabin is level too. We have plowed county roads into the community and contract for plow service all winter as well. Depending on the severity of winter storms there may be fresh snow on the ground - be prepared!
We will send you a set of house rules, which will include garage rules too... bottom line is to treat it well, no wrenching/servicing/fueling vehicles in the garage. "Leave no trace".
The Neighborhood:
High alpine meadows, mountain and lake, in a private community at 6300' elevation. This is the highest elevation 4-season community in Tuolumne County (along Hwy 108). Adventure, natural beauty, wilderness exploration and lake-side relaxation are the daily menu.
Getting Around:
The day before check-in we'll email you with a full set of instructions: address, directions, Wifi info, door codes, etc.
Set your map to Leland Meadows before you hit the road, because cell service is weak or non-existent along Hwy 108. When you arrive at the cabin at Camp Leland you can park off the road and then pull into our private garage.
The roads and paths around the community are mostly level and very walkable! In winter the snow can get deep, so bring boots or even snow-shoes. Cold Springs, Pinecrest Lake, Strawberry, Beardsley Lake, the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, Dodge Ridge and Kennedy Meadows are all a short drive away. In winter you're just a few miles from the Hwy 108 SnoPark, which is your gateway to snowmobiling, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing deep into the Nation Forest.
November thru April, 4wd with snow tires is a necessity - and carry chains too! The weather can change quickly and the road conditions are unpredictable.
Other Things to Note:
The Leland Meadows neighborhood is a private and special community with a mix of cabins, townhomes and Home Owners Association facilities. The community *does not* have trash or refuse service. Guests and owners in the community operate on a Leave No Trace principle, and we ask the same of our guests. Trash and recycling need to be taken home with you - it's not our favorite thing, but it is the thing that works best every time.
This is as close as you get to a wilderness lodge without riding in on horses or flying in via bush-plane! Stanislaus National Forest surrounds the Leland Meadows community and that is what we love about it! The air is a little thinner than normal so lazy days are just as rewarding as chasing mountain adventure.
FAQs:
Can we fish in the Leland Meadows lake? The small community lake is perfect for paddleboarding, relaxing beachside, or a refreshing swim. Fishing is discouraged though. There are truly world class fishing options nearby though, lakes, creeks, streams, rivers and reservoirs abound.
Interaction with Guests:
As hosts we believe in setting a cabin and our guests up for success from the start and then allowing you to enjoy your visit independently. Let us know if there are any details or suggestions you're looking for to make your trip extra-awesome. Our communication will be light and focused on the things you need to know.
