Dunsmuir Cellar Cottage
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Dunsmuir Cellar Cottage is the bottom flat of a two-flat home, a vintage 89-year-old house lovingly restored with new hardwood floors and lots of natural light. Guests describe it as quaint and charming, with a distinct step-back-in-time character that appeals to those who appreciate historic small-town lodging over a standard hotel room. The cottage sits in Dunsmuir, California, close to the Sacramento River and the town's small downtown core.
Rooms & Layout
The cottage offers 2 queen bedrooms and 1 bathroom, making it suited to small groups, couples, or a family sharing the space. Interiors feature a front-room kitchen with woodsy views through the windows, and the property provides practical touches like a crib and ironing board for guests traveling with children or needing longer stays.
Amenities
The cottage is equipped with a full kitchen, microwave, oven and stove, making self-catering easy, along with air conditioning, heating, and a smoke-free environment throughout. Guests have access to a balcony and patio, plus an outdoor BBQ, herbed side yard, and fruit trees, berries, and grapes for an added garden character. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, and cable TV (with an Amazon Fire Stick, requiring guests to bring their own streaming login) round out the practical amenities.
Outdoor Space
A standout feature of the property is its private porch and outdoor garden area, including a herbed side yard, fruit trees, berries, and grapevines, giving the cottage a homey, semi-rural feel despite its in-town location. This outdoor space supports casual dining via the on-site BBQ.
Location & Surroundings
The cottage is roughly a 5-minute walk to the Sacramento River and to downtown Dunsmuir, home to Dunsmuir Brewery Works and other dining options. Multiple bus stops sit within a few hundred meters, including All Aboard Espresso and Dunsmuir Inn & Suites stops, while the Dunsmuir train station is about 728m away. Nearby dining ranges from casual burger spots like Yaks on the 5 and Sten's Burger Stand to Cornerstone Cafe and Bakery and Tootsies! Irma's Breakfast Spot, with Redding Regional Airport about 79km away for longer-distance travel.
Best for
This cottage suits couples, small families, or groups of friends traveling together who want a self-catered, historic home base rather than a conventional hotel room, thanks to its 2 queen bedrooms, full kitchen, and private outdoor space. It's especially well suited to travelers interested in walkable access to downtown Dunsmuir's brewery and dining scene, or those passing through via the nearby train and bus stops. The garden, patio, and BBQ also make it appealing to guests who enjoy a slower-paced, nostalgic small-town stay.
Travel tips
The cottage is about a 5-minute walk to both the Sacramento River and downtown Dunsmuir, so comfortable walking shoes cover most local needs without a car. Several bus stops (All Aboard Espresso, Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, and the Park @ Top of the Hill stops) sit within 350-635m, and the Dunsmuir train station is roughly 728m away for onward regional travel. Since TV access relies on an Amazon Fire Stick, bring your own streaming account login if you plan to watch shows during your stay.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness of the cottage and the helpfulness of the host during check-in, alongside comfortable beds that leave a positive lasting impression. Several reviewers also comment on the cottage's nostalgic, old-fashioned charm, describing it as feeling like a step back in time, which resonates strongly with guests who have personal history in the area. On the critical side, at least one review notes that the outdoor yard area could use tidying up, suggesting garden upkeep is an area for improvement.
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