Forest Lane Cottage Information
Please make yourself at home in the cheery and bright Forest Lane Cottage. Originally built in the 1940’s it has a rich history of accommodating guests for over 70 years. It is fully equipped to ensure your stay is comfortable.
Twenty Mile House Grounds
You are welcome to enjoy the grounds and gardens of the 200 acres surrounding the Twenty Mile House. Please help us reduce our ecological footprint by staying on pathways and trails.
Location
The Twenty Mile House grounds are located on Old Cromberg Road. Drive back down the dirt roadway to Sugar Pine Retreat until you reach highway 70. Turn right onto the highway and Old Cromberg Rd will be the paved road on the immediate right. Follow Old Cromberg Road until you reach the Twenty Mile House grounds.
Forest Lane Cottage is located off of Highway 70 on Forest Lane. If arriving from the east (Reno direction), you will pass Old Cromberg Rd/Cromberg Cemetary on the left side. Continue on until you see a building located on a cleared area on the right hand side. Turn right onto the dirt road immediately past this building, marked with the address sign 59666. Note that the Golden Coach RV Park is almost directly across the highway from this dirt road.
If arriving from the west (Quincy direction), turn left onto Forest Lane (dirt road) across the highway from the Golden Coach RV Park.
Continue down the dirt road until you reach the very end, where you will see a decorative wooden bear holding a sign labeled "Forest Lane Cottage."
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Parking
Forest Lane Cottage has plenty of free parking on site. Please do not block the roundabout or any driveways, as neighbors need to use these as well.
Feather River Access
River access is available by following the trail beginning across the train tracks nearest the General Store on the main Twenty Mile House property. The trail is marked by rocks and logs so it is easy to follow. A beach access point is at the end of the 200-foot trail to the river. Please take care and look before crossing the train tracks as it is an active railway line.
*The Feather River and Jackson Creek have fast-flowing currents. There is no lifeguard on duty. Please do not leave children or pets unsupervised in or near the river or creek. Swim and wade at your own risk.
Old Sloat Road
Old Sloat Road is the dirt road extending from the general guest parking area near the main guest house. It provides access to a lovely hiking trail located roughly ¾ of a mile down the road. This hiking trail will bring you to a high point with spectacular river views.
Accommodation Amenities
Below you will find information about the amenities we provide during your stay. Should you find yourself in need of assistance, you should be able to locate one of our many helpful members of staff in the General Store, Main House, or surrounding grounds.
You may also call us at 530.836.0375 anytime if you have any questions or need assistance. For emergencies, Dial 911.
Free Wireless Internet
We understand the importance of staying connected. Free wireless Internet is available during your stay. The network information is:
Network Name: Forest Lane Cottage
Password: ForestLane70*
Television
There is a television in the living room with an Amazon Fire Stick. Tubi and Amazon Prime are available for your convenience, and you may also choose to login to additional apps using your personal login information.
Organic Coffee and Tea
Organic coffee and tea are provided for you in the cabin. Please let us know if you would like them refilled during your stay.
Key
A key should be in the front door upon your arrival. On your departure please leave the key in the door or on the dining room table. Please note that to unlock the sliding glass door, you will need to turn the key counterclockwise rather than the typical clockwise.
Heating and Air-Conditioning
There is a cozy wood burning fireplace located in the living room. Wood will be provided during your stay. Please let us know if you require more at any time. Directions on how to light and use the stove are located in the metal bucket next to the fireplace. When lighting and placing wood in the stove please take care to ensure embers do not fall onto the carpet. The handle of the stove will be HOT once the stove is lit. Please make sure you use the pot holder provided on the shelf above the stove to grab the handle.
An air conditioner is located in the living room window.The controls are located on the unit. We recommend that you turn off the air conditioner during the night time and open the windows, and then close the windows and turn on the air conditioner during the day.
If you require additional heating, please let us know and we will be happy to provide additional heating sources. To help conserve energy please remember to turn heaters and air conditioners off prior to leaving.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook meals during your stay. Please let us know if there are any additional items you require and we will try to accommodate your request.
Please ensure the kitchen and dishes are clean and put away upon your departure.
Trash
Sugar Pine Retreat has a bear proof outdoor trash can available. Please put trash bags into this as needed and upon departure. Please ensure that the garbage can is securely closed after each use.
If preferred, there is a bear-proof dumpster behind the General Store on the Twenty Mile House property if you would like to dispose of full trash bags. You can also notify our staff if you would like us to collect your trash and take it to the dumpster for you.
Please do not leave trash outside (aside from in the bear-proof trash can) as it will attract bears.
Housekeeping
Please let us know if you have any additional needs for towels, sheets, or other amenities in the cabin.
There is no daily maid service for the Forest Lane Cottage.
BBQ
There is a gas BBQ located on the front patio area for your use.
To use, turn on the gas cylinder and use the self-ignition button to light the BBQ. Please make sure to turn the gas cylinder off when you are finished.
Please clean the BBQ after each use.
Phone Service
A phone is located in the General Store for use during event hours, please seek assistance from one of our staff members. Any calls made outside of the United States will require the use of a phone card. You are welcome to give family and friends our phone number, 530.836.0375, if they need to reach you during your stay.
Cell phone service can be unreliable on our property. We suggest making phone calls outside of your accommodations or outside of the General Store. You may also take a scenic drive up Old Cromberg Road and down the highway one mile toward Graeagle.
Wi-fi calling and texts are possible with the use of our free wi-fi and phone apps. Apps including this feature are Facebook, Duo, and Whatsapp. You may also access your cell phone settings to enable wi-fi calling.
Security
Please lock the doors of your cabin when leaving at any time or when going to bed. Please do not leave valuables unattended on the grounds or facilities of Twenty Mile House.
Noise
We ask you to please respect other guests and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.
Pets
Pets are welcome at the Forest Lane Cottage with prior approval. We love pets and ask that you do the following to ensure your pet has an enjoyable stay:
Please keep your pet on-leash around the cabins and Main House grounds. There is great off-leash dog-walking along the Old Sloat Road – the dirt road that extends from the Twenty Mile House parking area.
Please pick up and dispose of any pet waste. There is a dumpster located behind the General Store where you can dispose of pet waste that is contained in a plastic bag.
Please do not leave your pet unattended inside the cabin or leave your pet tied up outside the cabin alone.
Please do not allow your pet on the beds or couches.
Please review the Pet Policy information you received at check-in for further information.
Other Amenities
Hairdryer
Located in the cupboard under the amenities tray.
Iron and ironing board
Located in the hallway before the bedroom.
Bathroom amenities
Our eco-friendly luxurious amenities are located on the shelves above the sink in the bathroom and on the small cabinet across from the sink.