I’m so happy to host you! While you’re here, make yourself at home and enjoy:

Art created by your host, displayed around the house

A thoughfully curated library of books to browse and enjoy.

Board games and puzzles for a cozy night in — with popcorn included

Comfortable, restored vintage furniture with plenty of character

Check-In

Check-in time: 4:00 PM

Castle Creek Escape
5709 Castle Avenue
Dunsmuir, CA

Throughout the home, you’ll find a curated collection of vintage pottery, books plants, and original artwork. Many of these pieces are sourced during my travels throughout the Pacific Northwest and are available for purchase.

Living Room

The living room is a comfortable, light-filled space designed for relaxing and gathering. Large windows bring in natural light during the day, and the wood stove creates a cozy atmosphere in cooler months.

Settle into the seating area for conversation, reading, or a movie night on the Smart TV. You’re welcome to log in to your own streaming accounts — just remember to log out before checkout.

Firewood is provided for the stove. Please follow the wood stove instructions in the house manual for safe and proper use.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and gathering, featuring a central island, farmhouse sink, and full-size oven and stove. Windows overlook the creek and surrounding greenery, offering a peaceful backdrop while you cook or enjoy your morning coffee.

You’ll find cookware, utensils, dishes, and small appliances stocked for everyday meals and holiday stays alike.

The coffee bar includes a Keurig with reusable refillable pods for a fresh, low-waste brew, along with a selection of tea and coffee to get you started.

Dining Room – Is a separate room with an open door to the kitchen and glass folding doors into the living room. There is seating for four and plenty of board games for a family gathering.

Keurig with refillable pod + scoop (choose from the ground coffee blends provided)

Traditional coffee pot if you like it the old-fashioned way

Tea, honey, sugar, and hot chocolate for non-coffee moments

All set up in the dining room — perfect for sipping during meals or game night

Help yourself, get cozy, and enjoy a warm cup while you relax.

How to use the Remote:

ïThe center top red button is the power button. 

ïPress the Home button to get a list of the streaming options

ïUse the middle circle “OK” button to select items

ïUse the outside of the middle circle buttons as arrow buttons to scroll up, down, left and right

ïThe right side buttons are for volume and mute

ïIf the tv has any issues try powering it off and on

Bedrooms -  I’ve gone to great lengths to make the bedrooms extra cozy. I’m kind of a snob about sheets and the ones on the beds are high quality 100% cotton.  The downside is that they look wrinkly sometimes.  I assure you they are fresh and great to sleep on.  You’re welcome.  I have stocked the house with different kinds of pillows.   I hope you find one you love.. There is also a pull out bed in the sofa.  Pull out the bottom bed and it will lift up into a queen size bed.  If you choose to just use a twin size, take the pillows off the sofa and it becomes twin size.  The sheets for both options, as well as blankets, are in the Lane Chest in the master bedroom.

Queen-size bed with two nightstands + lamps

Dresser for storage and unpacking

Small TV for watching in bed

Chair for reading or relaxing

A comfy upstairs hideaway with everything you need for a restful night.

Spacious bathroom with a soaking tub (no shower here)

If using the handheld shower head, make sure it’s set to “bath” when turning water on/off so it doesn’t spray outside the tub

Makeup towelettes provided here as well

🚫 Please do not flush flushable wipes, feminine hygiene products, or anything but toilet paper — the pipes are old and clog easily

🚫 Same rule here: only toilet paper in the toilet, please

✨ One’s for quick showers, the other’s for long soaks — enjoy both!

Full bath with the only shower in the house

Please keep the inner curtain inside the tub so water doesn’t leak onto the floor

For maximum heat, turn the knob fully to the left (no need to force it)

Makeup towelettes are provided — please use these instead of washcloths

🚫 Same rule here: only toilet paper in the toilet, please

There is a washer and dryer for your use.  Please see washer/dryer instructions below.

There is also a steam iron, as well as a broom, mop and dust buster for your use.  The charging cord for the dust buster is on the shelf next to the laundry detergent.

The back door out of the laundry room is an emergency exit only.  The back yard is not accessible.

Garbage and recycling cans are in the kitchen cabinets

Please take trash out during your stay and at checkout

Trash pod (shed) is in front of the house — re-lock when finished

Bears sometimes drag garbage from nearby houses onto my property — let me know if this happens so my handyman can clean up

Trash pickup is Thursday morning; bears often come out Wednesday night

Please don’t park in front of the trash pod on Wednesday nights (cleaner pulls can to curb early Thursday)

The house still has its original wavy-glass windows (1900s charm!), which can feel a little drafty.

Extra blankets are on the beds and throws are around the house to snuggle up with.

Monitor heater (kerosene) keeps things warm — just use the on/off button.

Space heaters are in each bedroom for added comfort.

Woodstove available for extra coziness (see separate instructions).

To Build a Fire

Open the damper

Place paper (newspaper, envelopes, bags, etc.) in stove

Add kindling from bucket on hearth

Arrange small dry wood in a teepee for airflow

Light with matches/lighter and close stove door

Once burning well, add larger logs gradually

To Put Out Fire

Let burn to embers

Close damper to cut off oxygen

Ensure stove is cold before leaving or bedtime

Fans are in the bedrooms and living areas to keep things comfortable.

Close curtains during the heat of the day to help the house stay cooler.

In the evening, fans can be moved for cross-breeze circulation.

Thank you for washing and drying the towels before you go — it’s a huge help!

Please take out garbage/recycling to the trash shed (and re-lock).

Please wash any used dishes.

Turn off lights, close windows, and lock doors.