When Mark Twain famously remarked about the Sierra Nevada, “The mountains are imposing in their sublimity and their majesty of form and altitude, from any point of view..” it’s easy to imagine he was writing this from the 630.93 ± acre Davis Ranch in Alpine County, CA, just a short 26-minute drive south of Minden/Gardnerville, NV.

As you enter the property through the mighty timber gates, you’ll be greeted by the charming ‘love shack,’ a rustic cabin with bunk beds. Just outside, a brick-laden outdoor eating area features a stone-crafted fireplace and BBQ, perfect for a delicious