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Fresh and pure mountain water is supplied to the cabin from our underground well. The water requires only minimal treatment and filtering before hitting the taps. The water at Gold Creek Cabin is some of the best we've had - clear, clean, refreshing, and no aftertaste. The water does not contain chloramine or fluoride, which are found in most municipal water systems.

Cold drinking water is available from the dispenser in the refrigerator. This water passes through an additional filter that also supplies the ice maker.

Like most rural households, wastewater is handled by a septic system. Due to this, please take care to flush only toilet tissue down the toilets. Additionally, please dispose of food scraps in the garbage instead of down the kitchen sink disposer.

Garbage and recycling are picked up each Friday morning (deferred to Saturday on selected holidays).  On collection days, we ask that vehicles are parked behind the house (by the EV charger) in order to give the trucks as much room as they need on our narrow driveway.

Read more about garbage and recycling (including how to use our bear-proof trash cart) here:

We understand taking out the trash is the least enjoyable part of your stay. This post will provide you with information regarding our recycling instructions and our specialized garbage can, to help get you on your way as quickly as possible.

Trash & Recycling in Critter Country

Propane is used for stovetop burners, the furnace heater, the fireplaces, as well as the outdoor fire pit and grill. Instructions for operating the fireplaces and fire pit can be found in the "How Does it Work" binder in the cabin.

Electricity comes from the grid. While generally reliable, this means that we are susceptible to power outages during storms as well as local Public Safety Power Shutoffs when the risk of wildfire is high. For more information, see our story below:

Gold Creek Cabin gets electricity from the grid. While generally reliable, this also means that we are impacted by power outages during storms as well as local Public Safety Power Shutoffs when the risk of wildfire is high. The most significant impact of power outages is that the well pump requires electricity to operate.

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Upcountry living requires a few adjustments to what you may be accustomed to...we promise it's worth it!

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Secluded and Stunning Custom-Built Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country w/EV Charger - Sleeps 12

Gold Creek Cabin

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We were both born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and we still live here, close to family.  We love spending time in the outdoors, often exploring the many hiking trails in the East Bay or the abundant and accessible history of the Sierra Nevada Gold Country.

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