Property Category: McDonald Mountain Ranch

The Calamity Jane cabin is an authentic, historic log home with the original wood floor, main door, and historic rock fireplace. (Due to its historical nature, the fireplace is non-functioning.) The cabin got its name because Calamity Jane herself spent an evening in the cabin while traveling through the hills back in the day. The cabin was used at various times for stage coach travelers, a guest house, and to house the…

The Carol Jean is a historic cabin getaway that we renovated a few years ago. The Carol Jean includes a kitchenette with granite countertops and all new appliances. The bath includes a large natural rock shower. The cabin sleeps four, with a king bed on the first level and two twin beds on the second level (loft). There is an all redwood deck with a swing for outdoor relaxation. All cabins include…

The Carriage House is a One Bedroom, two level, two Bath, 800 square-foot cabin with over 300 square-feet of deck on both levels. The Carriage House was designed by the McDonald family in the “mountain log lodge vernacular”. (Please note both bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor, upstairs.) The first floor has a full kitchen, dining area, and a convertible living room that includes a high end queen sized sofa sleeper.…

The cozy Marjorie Suite is located on the upper level of the lodge, above Mr. McDonald’s private kitchen. It has a private deck and entrance, with stairs, located on the North side of the building. Parking is available nearby on the West side of the building. (We changed the name from The Family Suite to The Marjorie Suite, in Fall 2024. Marjorie was the name of one of Richard and Carol’s five…

Located on the first floor, this area is the original master bedroom of the McDonald Ranch private residence. The lodge was designed and built by Richard and Carol McDonald, the current owners. This suite has been slightly redesigned to become a lovely space for our guest’s enjoyment. An entrance to the Master Suite has been added to the cozy, private deck. It faces the front of the property, to the East, with…