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In the family since 1959, Willoughby's overlooks a splendid naturally formed swimming hole and fishing spot. The Willoughby family was originally drawn to western Sierra County for the summer camping opportunities in the Tahoe National Forest. Soon, they started looking for a place to get away year-round. The search ended with their purchase of the original Willoughby house (built in 1940, expanded in 1970).

In 2002, their daughter, Dallas Porter-Stowe, inherited the property and opened Willoughby's to the public. She happily reports, “It's been a joy to share this wonderful spot with others." Many people familiar with the property and who knew my folks still rent Willoughby's for a summer family retreat with more than one wedding performed on Willoughby's beach.

Only a 5-minute walk from downtown Downieville, Willoughby's still manages to feel secluded, just beyond the maintained road and around the corner from a natural bedrock outcropping.