Kit Carson Lodge | Cabin in Kit Carson, California

“The property itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the lake and surrounding scenery are worth visiting. However, the cabins did not look anything like the photos online. They were more like glamping, which would have been fine if the price reflected that, but I don't feel the accommodations were worth nearly $300 per night. Just know what you're getting before you book. The biggest issue was that our cabin smelled very strongly of propane. We opened every window, including the large sliding doors to the porch, and ended up sleeping with everything open all night. The smell never went away and seemed to be coming from the stove, even though we never used it. By around 9:00 p.m., both of us had headaches, and we were also worried about our small dog being exposed to the fumes. We decided the safest option was to drive the two hours home that night. Before leaving, we walked to the lodge and store to let someone know, but no one was there, and we couldn't find a drop box or any instructions for returning the key. We ended up waiting until they opened at 8:00 a.m. so we could return it in person. So, we froze that night with all the windows open. I explained the propane issue to the clerk, who had me write everything down. One other thing to be aware of is that there is no WiFi or TV in the cabins. That may actually be a positive if you're looking to unplug, but it's something to know before you arrive. I highly recommend the staff and food were amazing! ”

“Harding, great staff. Beautiful location, and stunningly peaceful”

“Silver Lake is a beautiful location, and Kit Carson Lodge was the perfect one-night escape from the Sacramento heat. We stayed in a basic four-room lodge building - ideal if you don't plan on spending much time indoors. The shared balcony has canvas dividers that provide visual privacy, though you can still hear your neighbors. That said, the sunrise view from the deck was spectacular! The grounds are well-kept and the restaurant is excellent; we enjoyed delicious dinner and breakfast outdoors overlooking the lake. However, there were a few downsides: our bed felt old and uncomfortable, the screen door was bent (inviting mosquitoes), and the beach lounge chairs were in very poor condition. Also, be aware that you have to walk back up to the store to rent watercraft rather than paying at the beach, and the campfire isn't a nightly occurrence. The staff were all very helpful and nice. Overall, we had a good stay and would consider returning - next time, we'll likely opt for a private cabin with a kitchen.”

“Thanks for the wonderful stay. See you soon.”

“Silver Lake is a beautiful location and having cabins to rent on the lake side is pretty special. The cabins are old and rather quirky, but you can over look some inconveniences, like luke warm water, missing chairs for dining, no plugs in the sinks and even a mouse in your room. But when we checked in they charge me for the room even though I had paid for it . I had to find my credit card bill to show I had paid for the room. Once I showed them my credit card statement they refunded the money they charged me. On the second day of our 3 day stay they came to our cabin at 11:00am to check that we were staying another night. I said we were there for another night.Then at 1:30pm they came and said we had to move to another cabin and they gave us an hour to move out. They said that our booking was for 2 nights in 1 cabin and a third night in a different cabin which wasn't stated in our reservation. Moving without any prior notice was very disturbing and put a damper on the rest of our stay. I won't be returning and I won't be recommending this lodge.”

“We loved it but the restaurant was closed. The rest was perfect!!!! ”