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Love Shasta Lake Houseboating? Sleep Better on Shore!

Love being right on Shasta Lake? You don’t have to sleep on a houseboat to enjoy an incredible lake vacation!
Imagine waking up in a beautiful lakefront home, enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the water, and spending your days boating, swimming, and exploring Shasta Lake.
Then come home to a fully funrished home with real bedrooms, comfortable beds, full-size showers, and cool, quiet air conditioning. No noisy houseboat generators, cramped sleeping quarters, holding off at 2am with going to the bathroom due to the noise, or spending half your last day cleaning!
All the lake adventures you love, with a whole lot more comfort and a lot less hassle.
Discover why a lakefront vacation home might be the best way to enjoy your next Shasta Lake getaway!

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R3
R3 Hot Tub
Retreat 20
Retreat 19
R1 Lake View
R7
Shasta Lake Lodging that is Lakefront
R9

Best of Both Worlds!  On the water but in a Comfortable Fully Furnished Home…at a Lower Price!

At Shasta Lakeshore Retreat, many of our vacation homes are lakefront, with beautiful lake views and the shoreline nearby. Imagine waking up overlooking Shasta Lake, enjoying your morning coffee on the deck, and spending your days boating, swimming, fishing, and exploring the lake.

Then return to a spacious vacation home with comfortable beds, real bathrooms, quiet air conditioning, and all the comforts of home.

Same beautiful lake. All the boating adventures. A whole lot more comfort!

More Space. Real Bedrooms. Real Beds. Real Bathrooms.

Forget cramped sleeping quarters, tiny showers, and climbing over each other to get into bed. Our vacation homes range from approximately 1,000 to 4,400 square feet, with comfortable bedrooms, full kitchens, spacious living areas, and real bathrooms.

Enjoy time together with family and friends, with plenty of room to spread out and relax.

Cool, Quiet Nights Without Generator Noise

Ever tried sleeping on a houseboat with the generator running just to keep the air conditioning on?

Enjoy air-conditioned comfort without the houseboat generator noise. And when nature calls at 2 a.m., no worrying about squeaky floors or noisy toilet pumps waking up the entire boat!

A better night’s sleep means more energy for tomorrow’s lake adventures.

Fully Furnished! Pack Less. Relax More. Skip the Cleanup!

Houseboat vacations often mean bringing your own sheets, towels, soap, and other essentials. That’s a lot of extra packing!

At Shasta Lakeshore Retreat, fresh linens, bath towels, and starter household essentials are provided. Your beds are ready when you arrive.

And when it’s time to leave? No spending half your last day cleaning a houseboat and preparing it for the next renters. Just follow a few simple checkout instructions, pack your belongings, and head home.

Less packing. Less cleaning. More vacation!

All the Lake Adventures. More Room to Relax.

Spend your days wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing, fishing, swimming, or exploring beautiful Shasta Lake. Then return to a comfortable home with a full kitchen, inviting gathering spaces, and a deck to enjoy the evening.

With 19 vacation homes, including lakefront and lakeview properties, and nearby homes for larger groups, we’re a wonderful choice for family vacations, reunions, and annual lake traditions.

A Great Value for Your Shasta Lake Vacation

Before booking a houseboat, compare the total cost, including fuel and other expenses. Sharing a spacious vacation home with family or friends can be an attractive alternative.

And booking directly through ShastaLakeshoreRetreat.com can save you money compared with Airbnb or Vrbo.

With more than 1,300 five-star guest reviews and friendly local management, our goal is to help you create wonderful memories and look forward to returning year after year.

Enjoy the Lake All Day. Sleep Comfortably All Night.

Explore Our 19 Vacation Homes & Check Availability

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Video Overview of our Lakefront Homes

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Houseboat Rental and Marina Resources

Prefer to stay on the water? The existing marina resources below can help you explore houseboat options. Confirm current rentals, rates, amenities, and contact details directly with each operator. You can also review our marina and boating guides for planning a vacation-home stay.

Sugarloaf Resort (Marina)*
Next to our homes, but no houseboats
(530) 238-8200
Lakeshore Drive – map

Antlers Resort & Marina*
A nearby marina offering houseboat rentals.
(530) 238-2553   or   1-800-238-3924
Antlers Road – map

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Silverthorn Resort*
(530) 275-1571   or   1-800-332-3044
Silverthorn Road – map

Jones Valley Resort*
(530) 275-7950   or   1-833-474-2782
Jones Valley Marina Drive – map

Bridge Bay Resort
(530) 275-3021   or   1-800-752-9669
Bridge Bay Road – map

Shasta Marina Resort (at Packers Bay)
(530) 238-2284   or   1-800-959-3359
Packers Bay Road – map

Holiday Harbor
(530) 238-2383   or   1-800-776-2628
Shasta Caverns Road – map

Digger Bay Marina
(530) 275-3072   or   1-800-752-9669
Digger Bay Road – map

* These recommendations reflect our past experience houseboating. Confirm current offerings directly with the marina.

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