$175,000

38 Sayles Flat Camp Sacramento, 95735

3 Beds | 1 Full Baths | 630 SqFt | 0.3 Acres

Escape to Your Private Mountain Sanctuary - Tahoe-esque US Forest Service Summer Cabin awaits your family. Imagine waking up to the soothing rush of the American River below, with sweeping vistas of the majestic Desolation Wilderness, Pyramid Peak, and the cascading beauty of Horsetail Falls stretching across the canyon. This rare summer cabin offers unparalleled privacy and serenity in one of California's most breathtaking alpine settings. Nestled amid lush greenery and framed by towering Aspen trees whose leaves dance and flicker in the mountain breeze, the cabin feels like a world apart. Step out onto the back patio, off the kitchen opens directly onto this magical space, perfect for morning coffee while listening to the water and watching wildlife. Inside, the warm and inviting living room features a huge open fireplace for cozy evenings and a dramatic picture window that frames forever views of the canyon and wilderness beyond. Two cozy bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable living, while an additional bedroom at the top of the stairs and abundant attic storage offer flexibility for guests, hobbies, or seasonal treasures. Out front, the expansive decking is ideally positioned for spectacular sunsets that paint the sky in fiery hues over the mountains your front-row seat to nature's Dark Skies stars and planet show. This is more than a cabin. It's a legacy retreat where memories are made; hiking, stargazing, unwinding by the fire, and reconnecting with the wild beauty of the Sierra Nevada. A true summer haven in a private, one-of-a-kind location. Don't miss this rare opportunity to lease a piece of the American River Canyon. Contact your Realtor today for more details and to schedule a private viewing of this extraordinary US Forest Service Summer Cabin. Paradise awaits.
Primary
Property Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms:
3
Full Bathrooms:
1
Acres:
~ 0.34
Approximate Square Footage:
630
Lot Square Footage:
14,810
Stories:
2
Year Built:
1926
Community
County:
El Dorado
HOA Dues:
$0
Zoning:
RES
Features
View Description:
Canyon, River, Woods, Mountains
Air Conditioning:
Ceiling Fan(s)
Floor Covering(s):
Wood
Garage:
No Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Laundry Description:
None
No. Of Fireplaces:
1
Exterior
Construction:
Wood
Foundation:
Raised
Roof Description:
Metal
Site Description:
Secluded, Stream Year Round, Low Maintenance
Site Location:
River
Style Description:
Cabin
Utilities
Domestic Water:
Other
Electric:
220 Volts
Heat:
Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Irrigation Water:
Spring(s)
Utilities:
Electric
Schools
Elementary School District:
Lake Tahoe Unified
Middle School District:
Lake Tahoe Unified
High School District:
Lake Tahoe Unified
Listing
Listing Number:
561183897
Listing Office Name:
American River Canyon Realtors

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Listing information last updated on June 29, 2026, 12:20 am PDT