47 Sciots Tract Strawberry CA 95735 | MLS #143406

Your American River Retreat Enchanting USFS Cabin on Leased Land, Strawberry (off Highway 50)Tucked among towering pines just off Highway 50 in Strawberry, this green-sided High Sierra cabin is the kind of place people spend years looking for and rarely find: a true USFS leased-land retreat on the American River, with the forest at the door and swimming and fishing holes a short walk away. Step onto the wood deck and the story is already writtenAdirondack chair, oars and snowshoes on the wall, pinecone wreaths, and an open door into warm knotty pine. Inside, the living room gathers around a stone fireplace with a working woodstove, antler lighting, leather sofas, and big windows that pull the trees right into the room. The open kitchen and dining area keep everyone together: vintage-style appliances, a rustic table for family dinners, and easy flow to the patio off the kitchen for campfire nights under the stars. Sleeping is generous and cabin-true. Main-level bedrooms plus a full bath keep the first floor comfortable. Upstairs, a soaring A-frame loft and king bedroom give the grandkids (and guests) room to spread out, with Pendleton-style blankets, log beds, and forest light at the windows. A half bath upstairs and a spa-like soaking tub tucked into wood-paneled eaves make even a simple weekend feel like a lodge stay. Outside: shade for picnics, hammock spots in the trees, a walking path to pristine river pools, and shared spring water so crisp you’ll want to bottle it. This is not a polished resort cabin. It’s a lifestylefirelight, river sound, and the kind of quiet you only get on leased forest land. USFS cabin on leased land | Strawberry / Highway 50 | American River access | Woodstove | Loft +