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Tailwinds Ranch - Bunkhouse

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· Alta, Placer, California

10 acres hosted by Tailwinds R.

1 lodging site

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100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

This conveniently located tiny home is a great stop on your way to/from Lake Tahoe. A small shipping container-turned-bunkhouse provides two bunk beds with running water, an outdoor shower, and solar energy. There is plenty of space available for tents for group camping or you can bring an RV (check with us first). The property is accessible from I-80, 2 miles along an easily-passible, private, paved road, and the final 500’ is gravel. Be advised that road conditions vary during the winter and the property is at 5,000’ elevation.Welcome to Tailwinds Ranch, a private camp site with a bunk house that sleeps two people, outhouse, water, and electricity secluded on ten acres with easy access to Interstate 80. These cozy accommodations are great for a getaway with friends or as an overnight stop enroute to Lake Tahoe or crossing the Sierra Nevadas. Accommodations: Bunk House - Two beds with twin XL mattresses. BYO sleeping bag or use the included sheets/sleeping bags. Additional guests/tents/vehicles - up to 10 total people are welcome. Please observe the additional guest fees to help us improve the space into the future. Bring your own tents for additional guests or they may sleep on the floor. Outhouse - pit style toilet (non-flushing). TP and hand sanitizer included. Water - holding tank provides water for outdoor shower, indoor sink, and for putting out fire pit. Use water filter to reduce hard water taste. Settled minerals may be present but water has been tested as safe to drink. Please be considerate with water usage. Electricity - off grid, solar powered, should provide ample power for heating, lighting, cooking, refrigerating, and charging. Please be mindful of your usage so you don’t run out. Heating & AC - Space heater and AC are available. AC has not yet been evaluated during summer months. Wifi/Cellular - No wifi, however there is good cell service and 5G on major carriers. Trash - Please take all trash with you. There is no trash service in the neighborhood. DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OUTSIDE OR UNATTENDED TO PREVENT WILDLIFE FROM BECOMING AGGRESSIVE. Fire Pits - Propane Pit and small wood burning fire table are available year round. Bon fire pit only available between first and last rainfall (depending on local rules, approximately Nov-May) with prior permission.

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5 ratings · 4 reviews

Michael H.recommends

July 25, 2024

Miami Vice Bunkhouse

I loved Tailwinds! Definitely felt private. It was beautiful and quiet. Sam was quick to respond and very helpful. The place was well stocked, the ac was cool, the shower was hot, and the beds were comfy. My friends were also impressed and loved the place. I would definitely stay again. Thank you, Tailwinds!

Rachel C.recommends

July 3, 2024

Miami Vice Bunkhouse

what a wonderful place! it was wonderful to stay in the off grid tiny house. the ac was great, the site was quiet, and the hot shower and outhouse were a definite blessing. loved my retreat in the woods here :)

Jean C.recommends

June 14, 2024

Miami Vice Bunkhouse

Cool Loop

Nice secluded area. When you arrive there is a loop that everyone an set up around. The bunk house was very cute and comfortable. There’s an outhouse for bathroom and it has a water tank with drinking water from a well. We were fairly loud and out sound did not travel very far. I would like to come back with a larger group

Nima B.recommends

June 2, 2024

Miami Vice Bunkhouse

Amazing host and a peaceful place. I would go back for sure

Location

Alta, Placer, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Wašišiw Ɂítdeʔ (Washoe), and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking