Location: Kirkwood, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (Only a 2-hr drive from the Bay Area, 38 mi. from Kirkwood) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 9-12)
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Come stay in a secluded, custom-built, luxury log cabin nestled in the woods. Situated on five acres of private forested land in the heart of California’s historical Gold Country, Gold Creek Cabin is only a 2-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area and just over an hour from Sacramento. You’ll avoid the Tahoe commute traffic and feel so far away from it all. Gold Creek Cabin (3,500 foot elevation) is 38 miles (61 km.) downhill from Kirkwood Mountain Resort and just 16 miles (26 km.) uphill from Sutter Creek, one of the most popular and well-preserved Gold Rush towns, offering a variety of nice restaurants, antique stores, and unique shops.
Gold Creek Cabin was designed to accommodate two families comfortably:
- 4 bedrooms plus loft, 3 ½ baths
- Three queen beds, built-in triple bunk bedroom, and queen & twin AeroBeds for loft (sleeps 9-12)
- Reading, game and TV loft with skylights
- Large recreation room with fireplace, pool table, dartboard
- Home theater with HDTV flat screen and Bose audio system
- DirecTV HD service and 150+ DVD collection
- Large wrap-around deck on two sides with gas grill
- Private balconies off upstairs bedrooms
Enjoy “luxury camping” amenities:
- Gas campfire and Adirondack chairs on the front deck
- Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances
- Steam shower and radiant heating in bathroom floors
- Tankless hot water system for endless hot water
- Two gas fireplaces, instant on with thermostat
- Central heat and A/C
- Full-size washer and dryer in utility room
See more photos and a video tour by searching for Gold Creek Cabin on facebook.
In the winter, easily access the cabin from the Bay Area even when it is snowing hard uphill at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Don't risk not being able to get to your vacation rental. Then make the drive to the ski mountain as soon as roads are clear. If roads are closed, enjoy all that Gold Creek Cabin has to offer, such as the home theater with 150+ DVDs, DirecTV HD, pool table, and steam shower.
In the summer, plan to quickly get away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area with an easy, 2-hour drive into the heart of the California Gold Country. Explore the historical attractions and visit Gold Rush towns like Sutter Creek and Volcano. Take a hike in to the "potholes" and relax by the water. Plan to go fishing, boating, biking, hiking, kayaking, and really enjoy the outdoors. Grill on the large wrap-around deck and relax in the Adirondack chairs, enjoying a cold beverage. Sit around the "instant on" gas fire pit at night and make s'mores or just enjoy the peach and quiet under the stars.
We will help you plan a customized Gold Country getaway for your group!
Layout: Queen bedroom and spa bathroom with steam shower in basement along with recreation room, home theater, and laundry room. Queen bedroom with private bath and shower, living room with cathedral ceiling open to kitchen and dining area, half bath on first floor. Queen bedroom and triple built-in bunk bedroom share a bathroom with bath and shower, open reading and game loft on second floor.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : central A/C
- Linens Provided : all sheets, pillows, towels, and down comforters
- Washer : full Size in Unit
- Dryer : full Size in Unit
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (2) : instant on with thermostat
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Bunk Bed : Built-in triple bunk beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : DirecTV HD
- DVD
- Video Library : 150+ movies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : iPod and Bose SoundDock
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : on deck
- Deck/Patio : wraparound on two sides
- Balcony (2) : private balconies off 2 bedrooms
- Communications
- Telephone : cordless phones
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet : DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Home Theater, Gas Campfire on Deck, Steam Shower, Tankless Hot Water System, Horseshoe Pit
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well-behaved dogs allowed.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Historical Gold Country attractions, Wine Tasting in Shenandoah Valley Wine Country, Sutter Creek, Sutter Gold Mine, Volcano, Black Chasm National Monument, Jackson Rancheria Casino, Jackson, Amador County, Fiddletown, Plymouth, Lake Tahoe
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer rates (April thru Nov) ... $299/night (Mon-Thurs), $399/night (Fri-Sun)
Winter rates (Dec thru Mar) ... $399/night (Mon-Thurs), $499/night (Fri-Sun)
Winter holiday rate $649/night. Rates include all utilities & taxes.
No minimum stay except during holidays. Ask about weekly and monthly rates.
$59 Property Damage Protection policy or $500 refundable security deposit.
$150 cleaning fee.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Unique, Secluded, 5-Star, Luxury Log Cabin in the Gold Country
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Kirkwood
After making the long, congested commute to the Lake Tahoe Area, we sought to find a place where we could really get away more easily and more frequently. We bought a five-acre parcel of forested land in an old Gold Rush town called Volcano in 2005 and set out to design and build a unique vacation home that we could share with other families. Largely undiscovered by most people in the Bay Area, the Gold Country is located in the Sierra foothills and is accessible year-round via Highway 88 and well-maintained Amador County roads. At Gold Creek Cabin (3,500 foot elevation), you can stay above the hot valley climate in the summer and enjoy easy access even during heavy snowstorms in the winter. Incredible year-round recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, fishing, and boating in the summer and world-class skiing in the winter. The close proximity to the Bay Area (only a 2-hour drive) allows us to visit frequently, even if we don't leave until after an activity on Saturday. We can arrive in time for a nice dinner Saturday, enjoy a full day of fun, and still return home before dinner on Sunday. With no minimum stay (except during holidays), your family can do the same, even if you don't think you have time for a vacation.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
Here are some of our Gold Creek Cabin favorites: making s'mores by the campfire on the deck, watching the deer walk through the woods, playing in the built-in triple bunk bedroom, taking a steam shower after a long day skiing, sledding and making jumps out front, following the trail to the teepee camp out site at night, building forts in the woods, shooting arrows at Hayden's archery range, listening to music while cooking in the kitchen, eating breakfast together at the breakfast bar, watching a movie together in the home theater, listening to the sound of silence, playing pool and darts, looking up at the bright stars at night, playing horseshoes, letting Harley roam and sniff, watching the snow fall outside while in front of a warm fire, cooking Kona-marinated chicken from Swingles on the grill, reading in the loft, having a drink while sitting in the big Adirondack chairs on the front deck.
Enjoy world class skiing in the winter and hiking, mountain biking, and fishing in the summer. (kirkwood.com)
A beautiful, 20-minute walk along a path in the woods and you will arrive at this series of fun swimming holes carved into the granite river basin. The perfect spot on a hot day!
At Ellis Road and Hwy 88, park here for a great sledding hill in the winter and access to Salt Springs Reservoir and Calaveras Dome in the summer.
This enormous, 1,200 foot rock cliff is an awesome sight from the Mokelumne River below. Pack a picnic lunch and go exploring.
A 16-mile drive from Highway 88 on a paved road, this reservoir offers fishing, boating, picnic tables, and an incredible view of the Calaveras Dome.
Explore some of the vineyards in the Shenandoah Valley, the "hidden" wine region in the Sierra Foothills. Have a picnic, enjoy the views, and enjoy live music at Story Vineyards (zin.com).
Located in the wine country and named one of the Top 50 restaurants in the country by OpenTable! Check it out at www.restauranttaste.com.
Have a drink at the Whiskey Flat Saloon, eat a the St. George Hotel & Restaurant, shop at the Country Store, and explore this quaint, historical Gold Rush town.
The food is amazing. Play shuffleboard and darts while you wait! Go to www.VolcanoUnion.com for details.
One of the most popular and well-preserved Gold Rush towns, offering a variety of nice restaurants, antique stores, and unique shops.
Stop here for a great selection of meat, perfect for the outdoor grill. Vegetarians beware! Exit Hwy 88 at Kennedy Flat Road.
Take a guided, underground tour of an authentic mine and try gemstone mining. www.caverntours.com/sgmt.html
See where the Chaw'se Indians used to live and grind their corn, wearing hundreds of holes into the rock.
If you're over 18, come test your luck and try some of the restaurants. Check out upcomming special events at www.jacksoncasino.com.
The best spot to stop for groceries in the area...a real home town grocer with great service.
Voted best golf course in Amador County five out of the last six years. Mace Meadow Golf Club is an 18 hole, par 72 public course measuring 6,310 yards. The course rating is 69.4 with a slope of 124
Owner's Map of Kirkwood
We live in the San Francisco Bay Area and love to spend quality time together as a family. Our favorite family trip was to a dude ranch in Montana where we stayed in an authentic log cabin. We truly felt like we were on vacation, escaping the stress of modern day life, and had much more fun than if we were staying in a hotel. With Gold Creek Cabin, we sought to recreate that atmosphere and provide a place where families (including dogs) could meet, relax, and enjoy all the wonderful things to do in the Gold Country. Doug has been a real estate consultant, providing insight to developers about resort properties, and now works for a real estate start-up in the Bay Area. Kelli was an art major and is the truly creative one in the family. Together, we designed, built, furnished, and now manage Gold Creek Cabin. We love spending time with Lily and Hayden (our children), Harley (our black lab), and any friends who join us at the cabin.
Property Photos
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- Luxury log cabin on a private, five-acre forested site - Vacation Log Cabin in Kirkwood, California
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- Open living room with gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling - Vacation Log Cabin in Kirkwood, California
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- Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances - Vacation Log Cabin in Kirkwood, California
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- Dining area for six plus four at the breakfast bar
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- Kids love the built-in triple bunk beds
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- Enjoy "luxury camping" with a gas campfire right on the front deck
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- Recreation room with pool table, darts, and home theater
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- Home theater with Bose audio system, DirecTV HD, and 150+ DVDs
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- Spa bathroom with large steam shower for two!
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- Reading, game, and TV loft with skylights
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- Ski bedroom with private bath and unlimited hot water
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- Comfy queen bedroom with high thread count sheets and private balcony
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- Plenty of parking for your whole group!
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- Get away from it all on 5 peaceful, wooded acres
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- Take a short hike into "the potholes" ...great place to spend a hot afternoon
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- Only 16 miles from wonderful downtown Sutter Creek!
Traveler Reviews (7)
AMAZING CABIN!!
Guest: Laura
(Oakley, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11
Review Submitted: 07/12/11
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your cabin, it was unbelievablly beautiful!! The moment we walked in the door, we were floored! The pictures don't do it justice. The kids loved the triple bunk bed and the adults loved the steam shower. We hiked to the Potholes on the first day and had a great time, even though it rained on us. We also loved that it was only a short drive to the Sutter Creek Gold Mines and also the Black Chasim Caverns, They were both awsome. We enjoyed waking up to our daily visits by the deer in the area and sitting by the fire pit each night making smores. We will definatly be back again and would highly recommend your cabin to all of our friends. Thanks again for making our stay a great one!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Relaxing Time!!
Guest: Lookin2Relax
(Roseville, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/23/11
We had a wonderful stay at Gold Creek Cabin. Tastefully decorated, with a comfortable atmosphere. We had 2 families with lots of room for everyone. The cabin is kept clean and fully stocked with all those little extras. And, I can not say enough about the fabulous bath towels!!! The kids enjoyed the pool table, darts, and movies. The adults enjoyed time on the great decks with margaritas in hand! We did some exploring and brought the air soft guns and even tried out the bow and arrows. Nice and private, we couldn't see or hear any of the neighbors from the house. Something that would be helpful: If you are not familiar with the area you will want to mapquest things before you come to the cabin. Because there is almost no cell coverage, I couldn't use my phone gps or look at any maps on google. I had to use the maps at the cabin and needed them to be a little more detailed. Doug was really great about supplying info and answered all my questions in a timely manner. Many Thanks!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A beautiful place to relax
Guest: na
(San Carlos, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/02/10
Had a great time at Gold Creek Cabin with our adult children and our dogs in June 2010. The cabin was beautiful, very clean and well-equipped. There were comfy robes for us to use, and the beds and bed linens were very cozy. The weather was perfect, warm during the days and cool at night. We loved the outdoor gas fireplace and all the Western decor. We even had a bucket full of ingredients for S'mores and a bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived! Doug and Kelli had provided great information about places to see and local activities. We never did find the potholes though! The river was very running very high and we kept walking alongside it, but never saw the potholes area. I guess we'll have to come back and try again sometime!
Owner response:Thank you David and Margaret for your nice review. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and hope that you'll come back soon! A photo tour of how to get to "the potholes" is now available on the Gold Creek Cabin facebook page and we guarantee you'll find the special location next time!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.
Fantastic Family Getaway
Guest: rock hounds
(EINWILLER)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10
Review Submitted: 04/16/10
We had a wonderful time at this truly luxurious, and beautifully modern log cabin. We spent five days in Volcano while hosting a family reunion. We filled the home with 6 adults and 5 children - comfortably! The kids ran around outside all day, played games and watched the huge library of cabin supplied movies in the evening after roasting marsh mellows on the deck’s gas fire pit. A great time was had by all and we highly recommend this quiet and relaxing cabin to anyone looking to get away while having all of the conveniences of a modern home. The cabin owners supplied us with many local maps and suggested local attractions - the caves in the area are great and Sutter Gold Mine tour is fun!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Patrick Murcia
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/22/10
Review Submitted: 01/22/10
We stayed the weekend before Christmas 2009 with two other families. Returned home wiped out but glowing in the wonderful time we had at Gold Creek Cabin. Absolutely spectacular home they've built there. We loved everything about it--from the soaring ceiling, to the beautiful craftsmanship of the woodwork, to the dart board and pool table, to the cook's kitchen (which we used to the fullest). There is no one "best" bedroom (except maybe the kids built-in log triple bunkbed room, about the coolest thing ever), as they each have their own charms. And as I wrote in the guestbook, the kid- world-class sledding a few miles up the road was the snowy icing on the cake. The owners couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating to our needs, and clearly take attentive care of their retreat. Thanks for everything. We plan to make at least an annual pilgrimage back to Gold Creek Cabin.
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Guest: Tracy Zuehlsdorf
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Date of Stay: 09/30/09
Review Submitted: 09/30/09
The cabin is BEAUTIFUL and we had a fabulous weekend! It is truly a log cabin but with all the amenities you need/want in a luxury get-a-way! We loved the different rooms that allowed different people to do different things easily! Card table, flat screens, pool table and lots of exploring outside for the kids! We liked all the bedrooms spread out among all three floors and felt very comfortable. It is very well designed for "entertaining" and having fun around the cabin. The area is very remote but there are things to do. We loved the gold mining and doing wine tasting nearby! Very good wineries. The kids loved the cabin as much as we did! Easy to grill and cook dinners! Smores on the deck were a hit at sundown each night! The owners were great with our questions and helping us plan our stay! Great experience!
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Guest: Jolene6
(Reno, NV )
Date of Stay: 09/16/09
Review Submitted: 09/16/09
We stayed for Labor Day 2009 - and we had the BEST time! If you are looking for peace and quiet - this is the place! It was everything described and more! The owners are the NICEST and most helpful people we have ever rented from! The house is absolutely amazing and gorgeous - I can't pick a favorite part of the house! We will DEFINITELY be back!
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