Location: Placerville, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (near Placerville, Coloma, Folsom Lake, 30 min fromSacramento) View Map
Accommodations: Ranch Style House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
This beautiful house is located on 5 acres in Cameron Park Estates in El Dorado County in the Sierra Foothills. It is half an hour from Sacramento and 15 minutes from historic Placerville. It is also near Folsom Lake and Coloma where Gold was first discovered. It is a unique place to observe wildlife such as hawks, deer, and wild turkeys. The deck offers stunning views over the 5 acres covered with old oak trees, and the fruit tree orchard next to the house. It is a wonderful place to hang out, relax, watch the children play and enjoy nature, while you're just 5 minutes away from restaurants, and shopping.
If you like to be active, there are many opportunities such as visiting museums, gold mines and antique stores and the many excellent wineries in the El Dorado and Amador County. You can also go biking, boating, bathing in the American River, hiking, exploring caves. The choices are endless. In the winter this property is conveniently located one hour from Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort. A day trip to beautiful Lake Tahoe takes only one hour and a half.
- Wineries: the Sierra Foothills feature several wine growing regions such as the Shenandoah Valley, the Fairplay area in south El Dorado County, Apple Hill and Gold Hill.
- Rafting: South Fork of the American River
- Gold Panning and exploring: Coloma where Gold was discovered
- Visit the Sutter Mill Gold Mine in Sutter Creek (1 hour); they offer very interesting tours into the mine,
- Visit Sutter Creek or Placerville both old Gold Country towns. (Antiques and nice shops, great bookstores)
- Ski at Sierra at Tahoe (one hour), come home and light a fire in our wood fireplace. Prepare a cheese Fondue in our fully equipped kitchen.
- Visit El Dorado Hills with many great Restaurants, Shops and Movie Theaters.
- The owners will be happy to give you more tips on things to do.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: modern kitchen fully equipped
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Boating
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sun-Thu .. $250/night .. $1300-$1600/week
Fri-Sun incl. holidays $300/night
3 days minimum for holidays, Thanksgiving 4 nights
$120 cleaning fee
$250 Deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Placerville
We love this place because it offers true nature in the vicinity of many great places to visit. You have the choice to explore the area or just hang out at this beautiful property. Our children really enjoy the freedom here.
The Unique Benefits at this Ranch Style House
Every season has its unique flavours. It's just beautiful here all year long.
for example: Watch wild turkeys and deer stroll by, watch hawks circling the sky, observe tadpoles and frogs in the spring, observe many different birds, hummingbirds, owls and foxes.
Property Photos
- House with Cherry Orchard to the right - Placerville, California - Vacation House in the Sierra Foothills near Folsom Lake and Rafting
- Creek in the Spring - Placerville, California - Vacation House in the Sierra Foothills near Folsom Lake and Rafting
- Cherry Orchard - Placerville, California - Vacation House in the Sierra Foothills near Folsom Lake and Rafting
- Kitchen
- Room with Balcony, Queen bed
- Living Room
- Master Bedroom upstairs
- Dining Room
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