Welcome to El Dorado Vacation Ranch / Family Retreat Mountain Ranch, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 100687

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Location: Mountain Ranch, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA

Accommodations:  Ranch, 8 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 5 Baths (Sleeps 17-20)

Welcome to El Dorado Vacation Ranch...

Our ranch is a family orientated property that stands on 350 acres and accommodates up to 20 people if you rent all structures. We have 8 bedrooms in total between the Lodge (4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms), Guest House (3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms), & Creek Side Cottage (1 bedroom & 1 bathroom). In addition, the Living Rooms provide an extra 3 air mattresses.

If desired, you have the ability to rent just the Lodge outside of June, July, August & holidays (we always rent the ranch in it’s entirety during summer & holidays) if you are entertaining a small group. Rest assured we never share the ranch (invite more than one reservation during any time period). Main House, Guest House, and Cottage are all within 100 yards of each other. Visit theeldoradoranch. com site for a full description.

The ranch is laid out in a natural setting and standing on 350 acres, it nestles in the heart of Calaveras County, in the foothills of the Sierras, California. The ranch enjoys the benefit of a sanctuary while being conveniently located for all activities. We have private year round creeks flowing through the property, breathtaking rolling pastures, a majestic forest, a newly renovated pool, a large hot tub, and much more. Your home away from home, year round, for 2 - 20 persons.

Just a Few Local Activities:
*Bear Valley Mountain Resort - Visit winter's wonderland. Skiing and snowboarding for all abilities.
*New Melones Lake Marina - Full service marina on the third largest reservoir in California, slip & boat rentals.
*Forest Meadows Golf Course - Fun to play 18 hole Robert Trent Jones II Executive Par 60 course.
*Mercer Cavern - Has a 45 minute walking tour which descends into the cave the equivalent of 16 stories.
*Stanislaus National Forest - Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation is just one of the many uses allowed on National Forest lands.
*O.A.R.S. Outdoor Adventure River Specialists - Quality white water adventures, featuring single and multi-day trips.

Location:

Mountain Ranch is just a 2 hour drive from the Sacramento airport or two and a half hours from downtown San Francisco or San Jose, yet far enough to take in the beauty of the Sierra foothills. Head to the High Country where the air is clean, the skies are blue and the scenery is awe-inspiring - you will not be disappointed.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Covered Parking
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Bunk Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Private Pool
  • Pool Table
  • Foosball
  • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • MAIN LODGE, The kitchen is fully equipped, Main room has a wood burning stove, Main floor bedrooms, The first bedroom is furnished with two twin beds, The second bedroom has a day bed with trundle, Second floor bedrooms, Master Suite comes with a wood burning stove and queen bed, The second bedroom is of the same size, Bathrooms, There are two bathrooms, GUEST HOUSE, Bedrooms, Master bedroom has a Queen bed and bathroom The second bedroom has a queen bed, The third bedroom has bunk beds (full on the bottom and twin on top, There is a bathroom and shower in-between the two bedrooms, CREEK SIDE STUDIO, Furnished with 2 Full size beds, along side the creek, SWIMMING POOL & HOT TUB, We are delighted to be able to offer our guests the added amenity of our new pool & hot tub, BARN, The barn is now a game room with a new custom pool table, Large Screen TV, stereo and plenty more
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Horseback Riding

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Lodge rental is $365 a night
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Lodge, Guest House, & Cottage is $585 a night
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All Rentals Are a 3 Night Minimum
(4 Nights for Holidays).
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One time cleaning fee of $200 for the Lodge or $325 for entire ranch

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 02/20/07
  Positive Rating
  Leslie Bowman , Santa Rosa, Ca
  • We stayed at The El Dorado Ranch for my 50th birthday. We rented the whole property and it was a blast. My nieces, nephews and my 3 children (in their early 20's)stayed in the quest house which they loved. They were able to use the game room until late into the night and not disturb us. The main house was just perfect for all of us to be together! The creek, trails and views were better than any of us had expected. Roger (the caretaker) was an extra added bonus. He made bonfires for us and provided endless laughs. Try his fresh eggs for breakfast. They're delicious. With everthing there is to do at the ranch you never have to leave to find entertainment. This place is an absolute must for all ages!! We're already planning our next trip.
• 10/14/06
  Positive Rating
  Susan , San Francisco, CA
  • My husband, baby son, and I all had a great time staying at the El Dorado Ranch over the summer. We wanted to escape the cool San Francisco fog and that we did! The weather at the ranch was real summer weather, hot and steamy. We took walks in the wilderness, cooked supper on the grill, and enjoyed hanging out with our friends in a place large enough to accomodate all of us. The whole house was very clean, especially the kitchen which had all new appliances, cookware and a state-of- the-art coffee maker (we love our Peet's)! When it got too hot outside we took a quick ride to the caves nearby for a nice cool tour. We would definitely go back. It'll be even more fun to explore the woods and stream on the ranch with our son...
• 10/10/06
  Positive Rating
  Richard D'Ascoli , San Diego, CA
  • El Dorado Ranch was amazing. My wife, two children and I had a wonderful time in August. To be in the middle of a four hundred acre ranch, with no other people within earshot was both relaxing and rejuvenating. My wife loved the fact that we were in the country, but we had all of the luxuries of being in the City. The pool, big screen TV, satellite computer access, and comfortable accommodations were just what we needed to escape our high pressure jobs at home. My daughter loved to explore. We saw tons of wildlife hiking and four wheeling on the property. There were deer and buzzards, my wife saw a wild turkey, and we all saw some big birds that were either hawks or eagles. At night it was pitch black, there is nothing to see but a beautiful sky filled with stars, and nothing to hear but their twinkles. It was enchanting. The only downside for some might be how remote it was. If you are looking for a mall, lots of crowds, and shopping, this might not be for you. We did find a great little convenience store close by where the coffee and sandwiches were very good, and the clerks and other customers made us feel like we were part of their community. Ask the property manager the name if you go, I forgot it, but it was about a ten minute drive from the property. Next time I might bring up a fishing pole. The property has a damned up stream running through it; I want to try my hand at some fishing. It looks like ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and such would be a lot of fun. It was great to get the chance to use our Jeep off road on the well maintained dirt roads. A car would also be fine there, since the main thoroughfares on the huge property are paved. It seemed like the furniture and appliances were all new, and top of the line. Grilling on the big stainless steel gas grill out on the deck was the way we prepared most of our meals, but the stoves and oven worked well too. We may go back and see what it is like during ski season. We are looking forward to coming back some time when the snow is in the mountains this winter.
• 10/02/06
  Positive Rating
  Mike ,
  • My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the El Dorado Ranch, and I must say it was pure heaven! The surroundings and accomodations were both spectacular. I expected to find a beautiful wilderness and I wasn't disappointed. However, the accomodations have all of the luxuries of home, including a flat screen satellite plasma monitor, brand new kitchen, and our own swimming pool. The kids had plenty to do as well. The local small towns are always holding car shows, art festivals, wine tasting, antique merchants, and on and on. The local restaurants were very good, and the nearby lakes are a wonderful attraction. I could go on. Suffice it to say that I highly recommend the El Dorado Ranch to all of my friends and family!

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