Mountain Cabin Getaway - The Cranky Canard | Cabin in Alturas

10.0 (6 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Alturas Cabin | Mountain Cabin Getaway - The Cranky Canard

1 Bedroom Cabin in Alturas

The Cranky Canard is a cozy log cabin that sits at the base of the Warner Mountains at 5,340 ft on 20 acres and backs to the National Forest. Beautiful view of the broad valley of the Pit River where you can witness breath-taking sunsets, dark skies where the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye, and even Mt. Shasta —which is located 95 miles west as the crow flies. Aptly named in honor of the Belligerent Duck, come enjoy this high desert cabin in the wilderness!

Mountain Cabin Getaway - The Cranky Canard is located in Alturas. Mountain Cabin Getaway - The Cranky Canard provides accommodation, featuring Designated Smoking Area, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cabin features Designated Smoking Area, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Mountain Cabin Getaway - The Cranky Canard has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alturas has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Alturas, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Games
General
  • Spanish
  • English
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Doris E.
Jun 16, 2025 10:40:30 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Pleasant little cabin, clean and quiet. Beautiful views. Nice area to run the dogs off leash - much appreciated!
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