Location: Placerville, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (9 Miles from Placerville, 1 Hour from Sacramento)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Get away from it all. Retreat into 100+ acres of quiet cedar and pine forests. And retreat into history- gold rush days.
Located 3 miles from Coloma, California where gold was discovered, Walker’s Cabin:
* 1,600 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space overlooking magnificent skyline views and sunsets.
* Set within the 100 acre estate Historic Chateau Trails with miles and miles of equestrian, and hiking trails.
This beautifully reconstructed cabin is an extraordinary escape and vacation opportunity for families and friends.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: swamp cooler
- Washer: private laundry room in the cabin complete with iron and board.
- Dryer: private laundry room in the cabin complete with iron and board.
- Linens Provided: Comfortable top of the line 250 plus thread count linens.
- Off Street Parking: Ample parking and large circle turn around for trailers,boats or whatever.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Ample parking and large circle turn around for trailers,boats or whatever.
- Gas Fireplace: Remote control fireplace for a relaxing and romantic ambiance.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Comfortable memory foam posturpedic like mattresses, with quilts, down comforters, and alternative down comforters for those allergic to down.
- Convertible Bed: Large living room sofa converts to a comfy Queen size bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Dish network satellite with HBO & Cinimax movie channels as well as 100 others!
- DVD
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Fabulous 8 person Hot tub set off the main deck to enjoy the sunset and canyon views. Soak your muscles after a hike and watch the red tail hawks swoop and glide.
- Shared Pool: Not a pool but a country pond, cool off with a dip in the water or row the boat, or just lay in the warm sand beach.
- Sauna
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Although they didn't have these modern conveniences in 1850, the wish they had! An antique china hutch holds all your table necessities. A dishwasher, microwave and gas stove get the work done.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything is here and then some.
- Refrigerator: New, clean, white, refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Just the best, brand new with all the latest features to make your outdoor BBQ taste better than over the campfire in the old west.
- Deck/Patio: 2 large decks. One to view the sunsets & sunrises, one shady and private with a wine barrel waterfall fountain to give lovely sound as you sit and relax.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Fabulous view of the river canyon. More and varied views from trails as you hike all over the 100 acres.
- Communications
- Telephone: Telephone available.
- Other Amenities
- Horseback riding, nature hiking, pond swimming, wild bird and animal viewing,
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: We allow pets with a $20 per night, per pet including horses! We have two stalls and paddocks.
- Kid Friendly: Kids love this place. Lots of room to run and wonderful things to see and discover. Rich in history and loaded with animals and wild flowers.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Come visit the rich history of the gold country. Old mines, stamp mill, stacked rock walls and other remnants of the gold mining era abound.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
From $200/night for 2 people. $25 each additional person
Maximum of $250/night
Two night minimum stay. $50 cleaning fee
$250 refundable security deposit
$20/night for well behaved pets with prior approval
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- WALKER'S CABIN - California Vacation
- KITCHEN - California Vacation
- VIEW FROM THE DECK INTO THE CANYON - California Vacation
- The Pond is a lovely place to relax on the beach, swim, or paddle boat around.
- The gas fire pit is easy to use and sooooo romantic to sit by
- The pond is perfect for a picnic complete w/ gas BBQ, shower, stereo, waterfall
- Living room is cozy and comfortable with 37" flat screen and gas fireplace.
- Families have fun paddling about in the pond.
- The 20 foot waterfall is spectacular to watch and hear.
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