osprey cove

A small vacation resort on Lake Almanor. On a 1.6 acre site on the northern edge of the lake, on “The Peninsula,” facing east.

Lake Almanor, CA Vacation resort
1.6 Acre site
1950s A lake destination since
The architecture

Upscaleandhipwithanalpineflavor.Antlerlampsandchandeliersareforbidden!

the site

Osprey Cove is a small vacation resort situated on a 1.6 acre site located on the northern edge of Lake Almanor on “The Peninsula”, facing east.

among the pines

Pacific Gas and Electric owns the lake and produces hydroelectric power by controlling the flow of water through the dam. The property is heavily populated with mature pine and fir trees of varying sizes. Every effort was made to maintain as many trees as possible. At the water’s edge, the site opens to a large cove that contains the majority of the lake’s boat slips.

Black and white photo of Osprey Cove’s layered balconies and upswept rooflines framed by tall pines
01 Lake-edge units
Cedar-clad corner with tall windows and deep overhanging eaves against a blue sky and pine branches
02 Cedar, stone & glass
The setting

shoreline to lake edge

There is a fairly large grassy area leading from the rocky shoreline to the base of the lake edge units. The architecture of the new buildings is upscale and hip with an alpine flavor.

The lake has been a very popular vacation and retirement spot since the 1950’s, and has recently become even more popular with recreational water sports, camping, fishing and festivals.