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7 Caples Lake , #7

Kirkwood, CA 95646
  • $495,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 24 Days
  • MLS #: 143500
Price Reduced
UPDATED: 127 min ago
$495,000
  • 1
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 547
    SQFT
  • $905
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1950
County:
Area:

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Description

The Juniper Cabin: A Wild Invitation to See The World DifferentlyConsider this your invitation to a different kind of life.Set high in the Sierra, the Juniper Cabin is an exceptional Forest Service cabin overlooking Caples Lake, with sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding forest and Kirkwood Resort. French doors open onto the deck and front porch, creating an effortless connection between the cabin and the landscape beyond.There is something beautifully uncomplicated about life here. Power comes from a generator, and propane powers the lights, refrigerator, stove, and water heater.A thoughtfully situated composting outhouse serves the cabin. Beyond that, the essentials are simple: mountains, water, fresh air, and time. This is off-grid living at its most rewarding, where the landscape becomes the amenity.From the cabin, the High Sierra unfolds in every direction. Spend summer days fishing and recreating on Caples Lake, or venture into the surrounding wilderness to discover some of the region's most spectacular wildflowers, including the trails toward Lake Winnemucca and Schneider Cow Camp. Enjoy dinner at Caples Lake Resort or Sorensen's, take to the road on the same legendary routes as the Death Ride, or simply return to the porch with a book and nowhere else to be.Because sometimes the greatest luxury is space. Space to wander. Space to be still. Space to notice what is right in front of you.The Juniper Cabin offers a rare opportunity to step away from the ordinary and into a life shaped by the seasons, the mountains, and the extraordinary beauty of the High Sierra.

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7 Caples Lake , #7 Kirkwood, CA 95646

  • Price: $495,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 24 Days
  • Updated: 127 min ago
  • MLS #: 143500
1
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
547
SQFT
$905
$/SQFT
1950
Built
Neighborhood:
Caples Lake
County:
Alpine
Area:
Kirkwood
Property Description
The Juniper Cabin: A Wild Invitation to See The World DifferentlyConsider this your invitation to a different kind of life.Set high in the Sierra, the Juniper Cabin is an exceptional Forest Service cabin overlooking Caples Lake, with sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding forest and Kirkwood Resort. French doors open onto the deck and front porch, creating an effortless connection between the cabin and the landscape beyond.There is something beautifully uncomplicated about life here. Power comes from a generator, and propane powers the lights, refrigerator, stove, and water heater.A thoughtfully situated composting outhouse serves the cabin. Beyond that, the essentials are simple: mountains, water, fresh air, and time. This is off-grid living at its most rewarding, where the landscape becomes the amenity.From the cabin, the High Sierra unfolds in every direction. Spend summer days fishing and recreating on Caples Lake, or venture into the surrounding wilderness to discover some of the region's most spectacular wildflowers, including the trails toward Lake Winnemucca and Schneider Cow Camp. Enjoy dinner at Caples Lake Resort or Sorensen's, take to the road on the same legendary routes as the Death Ride, or simply return to the porch with a book and nowhere else to be.Because sometimes the greatest luxury is space. Space to wander. Space to be still. Space to notice what is right in front of you.The Juniper Cabin offers a rare opportunity to step away from the ordinary and into a life shaped by the seasons, the mountains, and the extraordinary beauty of the High Sierra.
Exterior Features

Carport Capacity 0.00 Construction Wood FrameWood Siding Garage Type None Landscaped Natural Location Adjacent to Forest Patio Deck DeckUncovered Roof PitchedMetal Views MountainsLakeForestSki Resort

Interior Features

Additional Rooms LoftFamily Room Counters Metal Fireplace Description FreestandingWood Floor Covering Wood Foundation Concrete/Crawl Space Heating Cooling PropaneWoodFireplace Kitchen Gas Range Windows Double PaneWood Frame

Property Features

CCRs Yes Cross Street Address Schneider Cow Camp Has HOA Yes Hoa Amenities Other/See Remarks Hoa Fee 2538.00 Hoa Fee Frequency Annually Hoa Includes Water Laundry Location None Property Subtype1 Forest Service Cabin Square Footage Source Other Utilities PropaneWell - PrivateTelephoneUnderground Utility Water Heater Propane Water Test No Year Built Source Unknown Zoning Other/See Remarks Zoning Source Assessor

Listing information © 2026 South Tahoe Association of Realtors.
Listing provided courtesy of Karen Grant of Sierra Sotheby's International Realty: 530-307-0604, info@karenintahoe.com.


© 2026 South Tahoe Association of Realtors®. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some or all of the listings displayed may not belong to Kirkwood Mountain Realty. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Kirkwood Mountain Realty. Data last updated: 2026-10-12T00:19:00.093.

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