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  • in reply to: Long-term cabin rental rates in BTV? #6095
    tortuga
    Participant

    Before buying, we did 16-week winter leases. This was ~5-7 years ago. We paid ~$1200/month plus propane, plow, and any PG&E over $60/m (none). Water, firewood, and phone/internet were all included, paid by owner, one place had cable TV included (we don’t watch). The agent did the cabin open/close for winter safety. In one cabin we could have done the draining, it was simple. The other cabin draining process was complicated and, if I was the owner, would not have wanted to leave it to a renter. We, or our approved friends, were up almost every weekend of those 16 weeks so the cabin was regularly used which would mean more utility cost for the owner than a vacant cabin. One was a 3/2, the other 4/2.

    We’ve known a few others to do a winter lease (one was a share with the owner taking one weekend a month) and there was recently a post on ND looking for a month+ summer lease.

    in reply to: Long-term cabin rental rates in BTV? #6094
    bigtreestechman
    Keymaster

    why don’t you contact many of the local realtors? Most of the cabins up here are 2nd homes and/or short term vacation rentals. It’s not surprising to me that the rental rate would be much higher than in areas where there are apartments and homes for long term rent aplenty.

    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #6092
    MileHigh
    Participant

    We are thinking of renting out our cabin in BTV for the next couple of years, until we are ready to use it more. Does anyone know of a source for long-term rental rates that would be applicable to BTV? Very few rentals are listed w local real estate firms, and I’m not finding much elsewhere on the internet. (Suggested rents on Zillow seem high.)
    We have a 3bf 2ba cabin with bonus room and over-sized garage, on a flat lot. Our priority is finding responsible, self-reliant tenant(s), rather than getting a top-dollar rate. (Maybe BTV isn’t a popular choice for people with regular jobs who have to commute in the winter time?)
    Any suggestions?

    • This topic was modified 6 years, 7 months ago by MileHigh.
    in reply to: Source for native trees #6089
    rswheeler1
    Participant

    The dogwoods I planted are Cornus nuttallii and were planted in 12/14. Yes, I have a bachelor’s degree in biology.
    Scott

    in reply to: Source for native trees #6088
    rswheeler1
    Participant

    I bought 2 dogwoods at the Ace Hardware in Angles Camp. They’re doing well, but slow growing and haven’t flowered after 2 years.
    Scott

    in reply to: Source for native trees #6087
    mtndad
    Participant

    I found dogwoods took a long time on my lot.
    Below is from the internet, I think you should check into dogwoods before purchasing.

    Dogwoods often take five to seven years before they begin to bloom in earnest. The good news is that if it takes a while to bloom, it’s because the plant is happy and healthy rather than because it’s under stress, and should keep blooming away for years to come

    in reply to: Source for native trees #6086
    dandj
    Participant

    Where did you get the Dogwood trees? Do they grow quickly?

    in reply to: Fire 🔥 restrictions #6085
    chipmunk
    Participant

    You got it right now !

    in reply to: Fire 🔥 restrictions #6084
    uttb
    Participant

    Not fake now. Starting Monday 6/11 it’s over

    in reply to: Rowleys Update #6082
    BTVguy
    Participant

    I went on Saturday 5/26 and they were closed. I spoke to the folks at the Camp Connell store and they confirmed that they are shut-down.

    I took a load down to the Red HIll Transfer Station in Vallecito which is 25 miles away from Big Trees.

    http://intwaste.calaverasgov.us/Facilities/Red-Hill-Transfer-Station

    in reply to: Source for native trees #6079
    DER8391
    Participant

    https://www.giant-sequoia.com

    I have purchased several trees from the 2 giant sequoias, and 10 Dogwoods all are doing great.

    Dave

    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #6078
    gagacabin
    Participant

    There is a stool alongside the road on Shoshone, I am wondering if perhaps it belongs to someone. It is rather odd. It has a pair of jeans, underwear showing and a nice pair of boots. I will provide the address if anyone claims it.
    I am hoping I did it correct and got the picture on here.

    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #6076
    trailrider
    Participant

    A couple of months ago, we returned home from skiing to find a blue canvas bag labeled “The Bentley School” on our porch. It had some clothes in it. We figured someone dropped it at the wrong house and would figure it out and come by to pick it up. Well, we came up for Memorial Day and it’s still here.

    PM me if you’d like to pick it up.

    in reply to: Source for native trees #6075
    mtndad
    Participant

    The store in Big Trees State Park had trees ready to plant. You may want call first and see if they still have them. Visitor Center 795-3840

    Native trees take a long time to grow, you may want to check at Ebbetts Pass Hardware (John) for a tree that may be faster growing.

    • This reply was modified 6 years, 8 months ago by mtndad.
    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #6074
    DaveT
    Participant

    We’ve been considering planting some native trees on our property here, like sugar pine and giant sequoia and were wondering if anyone has experience with and/or recommendations for local sources or possibly mail order.

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