Moon Northern California Cabins & Cottages

After realizing there are really no web sites that contain information about lists of lakes in a particular area in California, this is exactly what I was looking for. With this book I was able to narrow down which lakes are open for use in the Bay Area, near the area where I live. I was able to plot out about 20 lakes in my area that allow use of inflatable boats. Awesome! Although some lakes I had to call to double check their rules on inflatables, if not stated in the book. It's probably best to call first anyways because of all this mussel madness. The format of the book is simple and straight forward. It goes by regions in california, and any particular lake can be found in the index in the back of the book which is nice. The rating system is also a nice touch. Another source, which was almost identical in providing great information on local lakes, is called Recreational Lakes of California 14th Edition.

An earlier version of this book was called "Easy Camping" and it is just that, great cabins and simple lodgings for those times when you want to get outdoors, but can't muster the energy for a full-on camping trip. All the locations we've tried have been great and the rating system is clear and accurate. I highly recommend this book!

This is a sensational book! I don't want to sleep on the ground. I want a bed and privacy. My husband wants to go fishing and golf. This book gives us the opportunity to do trips together and make both of our desires come true. So far we've tried three of the cottages, and they were just as Stephani & Tom said they were. Sounds like they have the dream life!

I found this book to be an excellent resource. Not only does it provide a wealth of information about available cabin and cottage rentals in northern California, but it provides concise and helpful information concerning recreational opportunities available near each cabin or cottage. I found the book to be well written, easy reading and very user friendly, and I was astounded to learn that there are so many cabins and cottages available for rent in neat places. If you enjoy more privacy than is afforded in motels and bed and breakfasts, you need to own this book.

This is the book I've been looking for! My husband and I like to hike, fish, and generally hang out in beautiful places...and sometimes we just don't want to sleep on the ground or pack a car-load of camping equipment. This book tells me where we can get our outdoor fix and a bed. We know Northern California well but there's lots of places that we didn't know about covered in this guide. The ratings and activity icons make it easy to see how plush or funky the cabin is and what are the nearby outdoor activities. This would be a good gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day.