Harbin Hot Springs short-term guest rentals (Creekside Caravans)
Lake County
Summary
The county is starting work on rules for short-term rentals and low-impact camping — separately — with a new ad hoc committee of business, fire, tourism and neighborhood voices weighing in on the rental side. If you host guests or run a campsite, these future rules will affect you.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighborhoods seeking limits on short-term rentals and business groups helping shape the rules.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — February 12, 2026
Harbin Hot Springs in Middletown sought a major use permit to convert temporary staff RV sites into short-term guest rental units. The proposal raises questions about lodging, staffing, and land use at the well-known resort.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — February 10, 2026
The county is starting work on rules for short-term rentals and low-impact camping — separately — with a new ad hoc committee of business, fire, tourism and neighborhood voices weighing in on the rental side. If you host guests or run a campsite, these future rules will affect you.
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