Winter at Kit Carson Lodge

 

November 14, 2009 – May 25, 2010

Polar Bear is a picture book, high mountain cottage located 5 miles west of Kirkwood Ski Resort on the edge of Silver Lake, surrounded by spectacular views of peaks. The cottage provides magnificent views of Silver Lake.   At this vantage point, sunsets are a climatic ending to your day’s activities.  The beauty of Polar Bear Cottage is in its surrounding area that is incredibly majestic and quiet when the entire landscape is laid to rest under a mantle of snow.  When you snowshoe or ski right out your front door along the forested edge of Silver Lake and you are the only one out there you will discover that winter is the unforgettable time at Silver Lake.

        

Living room with fireplace

Second bedroom with twin beds

Floor to ceiling glass provides

a spectacular lake view

The cottage sits at the shore of frozen Silver Lake at 7300 foot elevation, isolated from the highway, peaceful and very comfortable.  Polar Bear Cottage is available mid-November through mid-May.  Polar Bear is a 6-person cottage with 2 bedrooms (one with a queen size bed and the other with two twin beds); there are also 2 studio couches in the living room. The cottage has a bathroom with shower only and a fully equipped kitchen, stocked with cookware, dishes and the basic cooking/kitchen condiments and staples. You will find bed linens, bath and kitchen towels and paper products.  And for your evening pleasure there are books, board games and TV with VCR and DVD. Firewood is provided and the cottage also has a propane furnace.

Sledding in front of the Lodge

Polar Bear Cottage at Kit Carson Lodge is located at Silver Lake on Highway 88, 2 hours east of Stockton and Sacramento, 45 minutes south of Lake Tahoe and 5 miles west of Kirkwood Ski Resort.  Polar Bear Cottage is situated at the end of the resort, closest to Highway 88.  Winter guests park near the highway and proceed 400 yards on foot, snowshoes or skis to the Polar Bear Cottage’s front door. The caretaker is usually available to help you bring your supplies. 

 

During the winter season, all the other facilities at Kit Carson Lodge are closed except for the Polar Bear Cottage and the caretaker’s cottage.  Restaurants and other services are located  5 miles east at Kirkwood Ski Resort.

Winter Rates

HOLIDAYS (3-night minimum)

$345 / night

WEEKENDS (2-night minimum)

$320 / night

MID-WEEK (Sun-Thurs)

$320 1 night
$250 2-5 nights

 

For reservations, please call (530) 676-1370

Reservation Policy

Deposit is required upon reservation. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the arrival date; otherwise reservation is subject to cancellation. Reservations made less than 30 days prior to arrival date require payment in full.

Regardless of reason, the Lodge reserves the right to withhold $20 processing fee on any cancellation. A cancellation notice must be received 30 days prior to arrival date. Cancellations given within less than 30-day notice before arrival date will receive a refund of the nights that are re-rented, less $20 processing fee.

The Lodge does not extend refunds for late cancellations or early departures initiated for reasons beyond Lodge’s control and can extend refunds only if the Lodge is forced to close premises to guests. The Lodge does not give refunds if the highway is closed on your arrival date or access to the cottage is difficult or weather prohibits your planned activities.

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in time is 4:00 pm. We suggest that you arrive at 4:00 pm or before dark. Daylight will make getting to the cottage much easier. No check-ins after 9:00 pm. Check-out time is 11:00 am. Late departures will result in an additional day’s charge.

Restrictions

The policy of no smoking, no pets and a maximum of 6 people is strictly enforced. No electrical appliances, such as hair blow dryers, electric coffee pots, etc., are permitted.

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