Mountain Retreat - Off-Grid Ranch

Tucked away on 80 private acres, this authentic off-grid cabin sits beside Hayfork Creek, surrounded by old apple orchards, spring-fed meadows, swimming holes, and some of the most untouched wilderness in Northern California. 🔥 Off-Grid Living (Important to Read) This cabin is fully off-grid, and that’s part of its magic. No utility power within 15–20 miles. Solar system with battery storage. Generator great for filling the clawfoot tub with strong water pressure, charging batteries when solar is limited. Propane used for the stove, refrigerator, and hot water heater (pilot light may need to be lit — instructions provided). Guests should be comfortable starting a generator and lighting a pilot light. Clear instructions are provided, and everything is straightforward. 🏡The Cabin: Built in the 1980s with care and craftsmanship, the cabin is rustic, warm, and full of character: - Authentic wood cabin with a beautiful loft - Stone hearth fireplace - Hand-crafted mortise-and-tenon banister and railing - Remodeled bathroom with custom tile - Classic clawfoot soaking tub - Chinkapin oak countertop - Unique electrified wood sink - Cozy, soulful, and unlike anything mass-produced The cabin sits beyond a bridge and opens into a magnificent 20-acre meadow, giving a sense of arrival that feels almost cinematic. 🌿 The Land - 80 acres of total seclusion - Old apple orchard - Natural meadow with spring ponds - ¼ mile of private Hayfork Creek frontage - Swimming holes, sandy beach area, and creekside fire pit - Additional fire pit near the cabin - No neighbors. No traffic. No noise. At night, the stars are overwhelming. During the day, the quiet is profound. 🪨 History, Gold & Sacred Sites Gold mining opportunities on nearby National Forest land below the property. Historic gold-mining towns, museums, shops, and classic small-town charm nearby.