Merrill's Carson River Guest House 'the Robins Nest' Near Hope Valley

• Nice setting

  Nice setting

  • Guest fyton2v
  • Date of stay 11/20/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  We enjoyed our trip over the Thanksgiving holiday. The property owners were fantastic hosts, the cabin was exactly as described, and all was in working order. The West fork of the Carson River is right outside the back door and if we had arrived a couple of weeks earlier, during fishing season, it would have been a nice spot to fly fish. Fishing not required however as our kids had a lot of fun rock hopping and exploring the stream. If fishing is important... the East fork of the Carson River passes through nearby Markleeville and is open all year off the East side highway 89. The property is also a great place for dogs to romp. Thanks for the hospitality.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners.

  Owner response: George Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again. Jack & Kathy Merrill

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• Very romantic getaway!

  Very romantic getaway!

  • Guest puterbob
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  My girlfriend and I needed a break from the everyday hustle and bustle of life and this guest house was just the place! We left our computers at home and went hiking everyday. There is a hiking trail just down the road, it's called the Horsethief Trail. It's a very steep climb, but if I could do it, then anyone could. We hiked up about 3 miles and about 2000' in elevation. When you reach the top, you're rewarded with some spectacular views including Round Top Mountain. The guest house is very cozy and we just loved the decor. Jack and Kathy Merrill are the sweetest people and give you all the privacy you'll need. I want to come back when the snow is on the ground so that I can try the sledding hill! We really enjoyed the colors of the Aspens in and around Hope Valley. We also drove a short distance (14 miles) to a nice little Italian restaurant called Buona Sera... it was fantastic!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• A lovely place to stay

  A lovely place to stay

  • Guest CA Travelers
  • Date of stay 11/03/11
  • Review Submitted 02/25/12
  This cozy chalet is clean, cheerful and well laid out. The fireplace provides all the heat you’ll need, as well as a great ambience. The house is tastefully decorated and lovely china and glassware contribute to a feeling of quality. There are incredible views from the property. It’s on the river and has direct fishing access, as well as plenty of places to walk and hike. The only drawback we found was the lack of a stove/oven, although there is a large outdoor BBQ just outside the backdoor. (As it was snowing, this wasn’t practical during our visit.) The website mentioned a portable stovetop but we never found it; however, we made do with an electric frying pan. The owners have put a lot of care and work into creating and maintaining a delightful accommodation and it shows. We definitely plan to return.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful little place!

  Beautiful little place!

  • Guest Alexandra C.
  • Date of stay 10/07/11
  • Review Submitted 10/24/11
  We spent a fabulous girls' weekend at the Carson River Guest House in search of fall colors. We enjoyed especially the gas fire place that heated the house so cozily, the heated bathroom floor (!) and the windows to the starts in the loft - like luxury camping. We will be back in winter with the kids. Thanks, Jack and Kathy, for making this a great weekend.

  Owner response: Alexandra Thank you for the good nice review. The colors have been beautiful. This week will probably be the last week. We have had some good winds. Again, thank you. Jack & Kathy

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• Great Family Time Experiencing Nature

  Great Family Time Experiencing Nature

  • Guest bruce
  • Date of stay 07/12/11
  • Review Submitted 07/24/11
  With all of the hustle and bustle of life, the Merrill Guest House is the opposite. A respite from a quick paced world we live in. We brought our 9 year old daughter who loves nature and found it in abundance here. We went on nature hikes, relaxed, read, laughed, slept and generally recharged our internal batteries. Good for the soul!!! Our hosts were gracious and we felt blessed that they share their dream with others like us. What a plus that their grandsons were visiting and shared the special joy that only children can know! Enjoy as we did!!!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

  Owner response: Bruce Thank you very much for kind review. I will be good to see you again in the fall. The colors are beatiful. JAck & Kathy

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• Perfect weekend cottage in ski country!

  Perfect weekend cottage in ski country!

  • Guest Steve S
  • Date of stay 01/01/11
  • Review Submitted 01/11/11
  My wife and I had a wonderful weekend at the cottage over New Years (with lots of snow!). The house was exaclty what we were looking for - clean and cozy with nice architectural touches! And you can't beat the 20 mile drive to Kirkwood unless you're staying at the mountain. Perfect to get away from the rush and enjoy a bit of winter solitude in a spectacular setting. We will definitely be coming back (probably again this year)!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners.

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• Guest house visit in October

  Guest house visit in October

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 10/09/10
  • Review Submitted 10/12/10
  I stayed in the guest house with four friends. We all ride motorcycles. Jack and Kathy made us feel right at home from the very first phone call. When we met Jack and all saw the guest house we knew we had found a wonderful place that we are all likely to visit again soon with our families. The guest house is very clean and well furnished. A pleasure in every way. The cozy and very comfortable beds. The fantastic blankets that Kathy recommended we use to wrap up in and sit outside on the back patio to enjoy the star filled sky. Wow, she was right. So much attention to detail designed to enhance a guests stay. I know that my wife, son and I will be staying here this winter while skiing at Kirkwood. We usually stay in S. Lake but there is no need when such a wonderful place is at least 20 minutes and one pass closer. Thank you Jack and Kathy

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners.

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• Carson River Guest House

  Carson River Guest House

  • Guest Claud
  • Date of stay 07/16/10
  • Review Submitted 08/07/10
  My husband and I along with my sister and her husband have stayed twice at the Merrill's guest house and both times we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. If you're into fishing and hiking you'll love this place. Even if you're not a big hiker but love the solitude of a peaceful place to stay right next to the river you can't go wrong with this location. The owners keep the place very clean and the surrounding gardens are beautiful. We have not eaten at any local restaurants because we bring our own food and eat the fish we hopefully catch. They have a BBQ. We'll go back for sure.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Best kept secret!

  Best kept secret!

  • Guest Megan
  • Date of stay 07/25/10
  • Review Submitted 08/03/10
  We could not have found a more beautiful and tranquil place to stay! We were hesitant to review because we want to keep this stunning Tuscany style home for only us! Kathy and Jack have impeccable taste from the overall architecture of the home, to the antique furnishings, the lovely china and glassware and the softest cotton king size bed / bedding. The landscaping on their land is beautifully maintained and well thought out to ensure tranquility and privacy. Our stay was truly a wonderful experience.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Excellent place to stay

  Excellent place to stay

  • Guest Steve T
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 08/03/10
  The only negative thing I can say about our stay was how sad it was when we had to leave. This is a beautiful, cozy, tastefully laid out house right next to the Carson River. The mountains in front and behind the house are spectacular. My wife and I got Married in Hope Valley and stayed here for a week. What a great place for a quiet nature oriented decompression. The owners are really nice and have done a great job on the landscaping and furnishing of this house. This is great if you want to be at a good starting point for some mind blowing hikes or skiing. It is also a 2 minute drive from Hope Valley for some great picture taking and trout fishing. If you don't want to go that far the Carson River is right out front and the bridge where they stock the river with trout is a 3 minute walk. Listening to the river all night is an excellent way to go to sleep. The week we went was 90+ degrees further down in the Carson River Valley. One great thing about the higher elevation and the proximity of this place is that the temperature is a lot cooler than the surrounding areas through most of the day. Our dogs loved this place!!!!! Another plus was that we had Linda the owners cousin cater our wedding party in the valley---excellent food. We almost got a place near Tahoe before we found this. Luckily we came upon this. No crowds or people anywhere near. But if you want that for a night or two, it is a short drive to the crowds/gambling. When you get back you will appreciate the solitude even more. Highly recommended if you want a nature oriented experience!!!!!!! If not, find a place in Tahoe and deal with all the cars and people.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

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Additional information about rental rates

Check in 2:00 PM.

Checkout 11:00 AM.

There is a $35.00 cleaning fee on a two night stay

A 50% deposit will made to your card at the time the reservation is made. The balance will be withdrawn 30 days before arrival.

Cancellations must be made 30/90 days before your booked reservation date. 30 day cancellation notification must be made on none holiday, 90 on HolIday & Special events.

Fees:

• Tax Rate 10%

Cancellation policy:

30 Day Cancellation on Non Holidays and 90 Day cancellation on Holiday and Special Events, e.i. Death Ride

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.