Jolly Tar Mine House for Groups & Families - 13 Beds 19 Rooms
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
The Jolly Tar Mine House is more than a vacation rental - its an experience. This is a fun place to be for families & groups, 19 total rooms - 3 stories with the wrap around decks & seating, saloon, dance floor and stage area, situated on almost 2 acres. Parking enough for huge amount of cars. Ideal for fishing groups, large family reunions and more. We have all the cooking & serving supplies - can easily handle large groups.
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Near Ironstone Vineyards where they have a summer concert series, and Frogtown where they have all kinds of events.
This charming huge house was first built by the Jolly Tar Mine's owner era 1880 during the Goldrush and Wild West times. It was added onto in the 1950's and then again in the 1980s. It was updated in 2009-2010. The house is packet full of interesting Antiques, Art, and unusual things.
If you are looking for a prefect mint condition vacation rental than this is not the place for you. The Jolly Tar Mine House is a very old house with imperfections. Its a great place to relax, have fun, celebrate a wedding, anniversary, birthday party, church retreat, large family vacation and more. People get happy just being in the house, its a very special place.
This is the place most kids want to have their birthday party. Its a place that groups of fisherman want to stay so they down have to unhook their boats, its a place that a family can have a reunion year after year, its a place where bikers, cyclists, spelunkers, 4 wheelers, and other groups can be together and have fun.
Vacation rentals like this are an inexpensive way to have a vacation since you can cook your own food, split the cost amongst several people and have all the comforts of a large family home at your disposal.
Layout
The base floor has two bedrooms (queen and Cal-King) and one bath. The middle/main floor has three bedrooms (2 queen, 1 double) and two bathrooms. The top floor has one bathroom and two main rooms, the Uptown Suite and the Living Room Suite. The Uptown Suite has 1 king, 1 double, and 1 trundle. The Living Room Suite has 1 trundle and 1 twin.
We have a list of 27 great wineries in the county for wine tasting.
Antique shopping and Art Galleries in Angels Camp, Murphys, Jamestown and Sonora – all have great shops – no charge to browse.
Casinos
Black Oak Casino – Tuolumne City – about 40 to 50 minutes away – worth the drive – free shows and good dining
Chicken Ranch Bingo and Casino – Jamestown about 25 minutes away
Gold Mine and other Cave Adventures
Gold Cliff Mine – in Angels Camp (reservation only)
Kennedy Mine – in Jackson about 35 minutes away
Sutter Gold Mine – in Sutter Creek near Jackson
Black Chasm Cavern – in Amador County about 35 minutes away
Mercer Caverns – a guided 45 minute tour
Moaning Cavern
California Caverns
Museums
Angels Camp Gold Rush Museum – in town
Heritage Museum – Murphys – Ironstone Vineyard – 20 minutes away
Old Timers Museum – Murphys – 15 minutes away
Markleeville – Mi-wuk museum – 1 hour and 30 minutes away
Tuolumne County’s Veteran’s Museum Sonora – 25 minutes away
National Parks
Yosemite National Park – 2 hours away
State Parks
Calaveras Big Trees State Park – about 35 minutes away
Columbia Gold Rush Historical Park – has many museum exhibits 15 minutes away
Railtown Museum & Park – about 25 minutes away
Grover Hot Springs State Park – about 2 ½ hours away
Other Parks
Utica Park – Angels Camp
Murphy’s Community Park - about 15 minutes away
Golf
Greenhorn Creek Golf Course – Angels Camp
Saddle Creek Golf Course – Copperopolis
La Contenta Golf Course – Valley Springs
Forest Meadows Golf Course – Murphys
Lakes
Lake Melones – boat rental and water recreation 5 miles from town
Lake Tullock – 20 minutes away
Camanche Reservoir – 45 minutes away
Lake Pardee – 45 minutes away
New Hogan Lake – 45 minutes away
White Pines Park and Lake – about 40 minutes away
Other Lakes in Surrounding Areas
Spicer Reservior
Lake Alpine
Pinecrest Lake
Lake Don Pedro
Skiing
Bear Valley – about 1 and 15 minutes away
Dodge Ridge – about 1 hour and 15 minutes away
Live Theater
Fallon House Columbia & in Sonora Sierra Repertory Theater
Bret Hart Theater, Angels Camp
Horseback Riding
Columbia State Park – also has stage coach rides
Moaning Cavern Horseback Riding Adventures
San Francisco and Tahoe 2 1/2 hours away.
Sacramento 1 1/2 hours away.
Keywords: Extra Large Home, Wine Tasting, Frogtown, Large Family, Family outings and get togethers, Weddings, Parties, Group, Fishing, Ironstone Concert, Goldrush, Mining, 4-wheelers, Yosemite, Horses, Casinos, 49ers, Black Oak, Greenhorn Creek, Motherlode, Golf, Caving, Adventure, Fun, Romantic, Parks, Lakes, Sierra Mountains, Murphys CA, Columbia CA, Hiking, Natural Bridges, Sonora, Angels Camp,retreat, reunions
Property Type
- Farmhouse
- 4200 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Alternative Lifestyle
Bedrooms
- 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 26, Beds for 19-26
- Green Room
- 1 king
- Lower Floor, private bath
- Butterfly Room
- 1 queen
- Lower Floor
- Lower Floor Living Room
- 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Lower Floor
- Western Room
- 1 queen
- Middle Floor
- Owner's Room
- 1 queen
- Middle Floor
- Foreman's Room
- 1 double
- Middle Floor, bathroom close by.
- Uptown Suite
- 1 king, 1 double, 2 twin/ single
- Closet contains 3 extra mats. Semi private rooms across king
- Uptown Living Room Suite
- 3 twin/ single
- Upstairs entry/living room. Semi-private. Bath nearby.
Bathrooms
- 4.0 Bathrooms
- Main bath
- combination tub/shower, jetted tub, toilet
- Middle Floor next to living room
- Bathroom
- toilet, shower
- Middle floor. Near Foreman's Room.
- Downstairs
- toilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- Private next to Green Room
- Uptown
- tub, toilet, shower
- Next to Uptown Living Room Suite
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Heating
- Hair Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking Off Street
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Adventure
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Cinemas
- Cross Country Skiing
- Swimming
- Basketball Court
- Golf
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Rafting
- Spelunking
- Snowmobiling
- Mountain Biking
- Skiing
- Rock Climbing
- Jet Skiing
- Hunting
- Water Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Kayaking
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Scenic Drives
- Boating
- Sledding
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Fitness Center
- ATM/Bank
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Hunting Big Game
- Hunting Small Game
Other Activities
Reviews
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Perfect Family Getaway
Perfect Family Getaway
- Guest OliveOyl
- Date of stay 11/21/12
- Review Submitted 12/23/12
We rented the Jolly Tar House for 5 nights for our bi-annual Thanksgiving getaway. We had 26 people (14 adults and 12 children) and the house was a perfect fit for us. Plenty of beds, sheets, towels, and sitting areas. After years of renting houses together as a family, we've learned there are a few things we absolutely require: a room for the boys to play video games, a spacious and safe backyard for the kids to run wild, and a couch in the kitchen for the ladies to lounge and chat while we cook. This house met all our needs and more! There were plenty of tables to spread out on to eat and do crafts and puzzles and games and more. We spent hours upon hours on the beautiful back porch watching our kids play tag and soccer and dance on the stage. We even took a few hours to get away to the Calaveras Big Trees and a stop for fresh pies on the side of the road. We all agreed as we were packing up that it was the best and most relaxing Thanksgiving getaway we've had in the 16 year history of this tradition. We are already anticipating renting the facility again for our next family getaway! The only thing we would advise is if you are planning on cooking large meals and are particular to your own pans and knives, make sure to bring them. The baking pans and cookie sheets were lacking, but the pots and pans for cooking were plentiful. We also were struggling to chop large quantities of vegetables with the less than sharp knives. But this is just us being particular, we know to bring our own supplies next time. Other than that, everything was perfect! Thanks again for the use of your home! It truly is a wonderfully welcoming and comfortable place!Recommended for: Families with young children.
Owner response: Great, I am so glad you had a wonderful time. I just personally went through the kitchen and replaced some of the cooking wear. I will add some more baking sheets, and sharper knives, thank you for letting me know. There is a lot of love at the Jolly House, thanks for being part of it.
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Unpretentious and Quirky
Unpretentious and Quirky
- Guest Glorious
- Date of stay 11/01/12
- Review Submitted 11/09/12
We had a family reunion with parents, grandparents, great grandparents and 7 children under the age of 6, there were lots of toys, books and safe places for them to play. It also had enough spaces for quietness if it was needed. The upstairs suite only has curtains to separate the King Bed, Double Bed, and 2 twins and you have to go through the room with two trundle beds to get to those rooms. That was a bit of a surprise and made for some interesting communal living but we made it work. If you're O.C.D. about clean this is probably not the place for you. There were a lot of stores that have closed up in Angel's Camp, however there is still a lot going on in Murphy's only 20 mins. away. There is a Starbucks 1 block away which was a HUGE hit for our Seattle folks! All in all it worked perfectly for what we were doing and the owner's were super helpful.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Owner response: We usually do clean good enough for someone who is OCD. I have a check off list the housekeeper have to do with over 200 items on it. I know before these visitors came, the Quality check wasn't done, and the work was split between three housekeepers, so back to making sure the QA checks are done each time. We like Quirky, it's what makes the Jolly House so special. It was built over a 150 year time span. Wishing everyone wonderful vacations. ~Diane Jolly House Owner
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Women's Retreat 2012
Women's Retreat 2012
- Guest Nannalow
- Date of stay 10/10/12
- Review Submitted 10/16/12
Our annual Women's Retreat was held at the Jolly house this year, and I received nothing but compliments on choosing this house. We had 14 women attend - with room for at least 6 more in beds. The kitchen and outdoor areas were perfect. The house had amazing charm, plenty of parking, tons of conveniences from Board Games, to soaps, to towels/blankets, extra mattresses. Fully stocked. We will likely be renting it again.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Bunko Madness!!!
Bunko Madness!!!
- Guest Juline
- Date of stay 03/09/12
- Review Submitted 09/22/12
What a great house! We held our Bunko Night for Calaveras High School Parents Club here. On Friday night we came and had snacks and had a great time visiting and playing Bunko. Diane was very gracious and had the house all ready for us. Some of us stayed the night. Jolly Tar has a ton of space for everyone. We had 30 people who participated in Bunko. The house is decorated with sweet country charm. I love the outside yard and stage area. I think next year we'll have to have some karaoke after Bunko. Of course we love the area in Calaveras County. So much to do for all ages. Wine tasting is nearby and loads of shops! Diane, thank you for being so hospitable, we'll see you again next year for sure!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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What a Great Place!
What a Great Place!
- Guest Rajewski
- Date of stay 03/09/12
- Review Submitted 09/11/12
My childs highschool and a fundraiser Bunco night here. The house was spectacular. I loved the way it was decorated. All the rooms looked great. I would love to actually stay here for a night or two. Would be a great weekend getaway/family reunion/retreat site. - R. RajewskiRecommended 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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Wonderful Quirky House
Wonderful Quirky House
- Guest Wendi
- Date of stay 06/30/12
- Review Submitted 07/26/12
Fun place to stay. Walkable distance to historic Angels Camp.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Fabulous Gold Country Vacation
Fabulous Gold Country Vacation
- Guest Ree
- Date of stay 10/07/11
- Review Submitted 11/16/11
This vacation was fantastic. Centrally located to all sorts of different activities, the Jolly House is a great place to stay when visiting the gold country area. The house is perfect for a small family and can also accomodate large groups with a kitchen stocked full of cookware for groups big and small and beds/bedrooms galore. I loved the art work and the cool little specialty items found throughout the house. There is also a huge backyard with a stage area and dress up clothes that kept the kids entertained for hours. We were able to get great videos that we will enjoy for a long time to come.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.
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30th Birthday Party
30th Birthday Party
- Guest Casey
- Date of stay 05/06/11
- Review Submitted 10/19/11
I threw a friend's thirtieth birthday party here, and it was great. The property is so unique and has a ton of character. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the back yard was perfect for hanging out and having a blast. If you're planning on cooking for a huge group, just write to make sure you have any equipment you might need. All questions were very promptly answered, and it was very easy getting all the info we needed. I highly recommend the Jolly Tar.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Nice place in fair price
Nice place in fair price
- Guest vivi
- Date of stay 07/03/11
- Review Submitted 10/19/11
We have a great time there for over 20 adults retreat. the rooms are clean and spacious and the kitchen are well equipped for a large group. But one thing need to be improve is the garbage area have lots of flies around because of the trash cans are too small and not well covered, animals like cats will come to make there a mess and the flies will stay around. That's try i didn't give a stars.Recommended for: Adventure seekers.
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Executive Director
Executive Director
- Guest CWCS
- Date of stay 08/11/11
- Review Submitted 10/14/11
Clean Great communication with questions answered quickly Great location Would have rated it "excellent" except there was no coffee and we had to go out and get our own. Phone reception was spotty and it would have been nice to have been told it might be as we were using the facility for a business retreat.Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
$400 6-13 guests & $450 for 14-26 guests per night. Weddings require 3 night Min. $200-$250 Sanitizing Fee. $500 refundable security deposit check due upon arrival. Weekly $2200 (-14) to $2500 (+14) /6 nights + Sanitizing Fee and Security deposit One night rate $500 (N/A June-Sept). Notify us of pets please. 25% down to confirm reservation if over 60 days from date. Total is refundable if canceled before 60-days from reservation date. $25 per night for heating October 1 - April 31. We accept checks or credit card. We use Paypal for safer credit card transactions!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
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- Nearest Airport: Maury Rasmussen Field (SMF 85 mi) at 7 Miles
- Nearest Train: Railtown 1897 (State Historic Park) at 16 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Hwy 49 at 0.2 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Claussen's Corner at 1.6 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Bear Valley Ski Resort at 50 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Greenhorn Creek at 2 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: McDonalds, Round Table, La Hacienda, Far East,... at 0.3 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1986
About the owner: I am a writer and the CEO of ProvidersWeb, an international caregiver's organization. Over the years I raised many kids in this house. It's always been a house full of fun, love and joy. It's my desire to share this wonderful place with families and groups that want to spend time with one another and have fun. ~ Diane
The Unique Benefits at this Farmhouse:
Over Easter we had a family get-together and had a lot of people spend the night. It was so much fun, we had a sing-a-long around the camp fire BBQ pit in the backyard, and the next morning a wonderful Easter breakfast for 40 people and egg hunt. Since Jan 2010 we have had 4 birthday parties and 6 other parties for my family and friends at the house - it was pure joy. It's great when you can all stay together and cook meals and have fun.
Contact us
- Secondary: (209) 743-8443 (California, USA)
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Large but charming house. 13 beds. Parking, seating, & play area in the back
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Wood fireplace, central heating, two coolers. Large fridge, separate pantry.
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Dishes, silverware, Utensils, platters, bowls, bake-ware .... we have it!
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Spiral staircase, large bath attached. Many Seats. Games, toys & TV/DVD/Cable
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Player piano. Instruments on top. Downstairs.
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Versatile stage. acting, skits, DJ, seating, speaches, teaching, & more
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Large back yard, great for events!
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Have your dream wedding at The Jolly House.
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Western Room Queen bed on middle floor
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Foreman's Room, middle floor
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King canopy bed in Uptown Suite, across from semi-private rooms.
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trundle bed in semi-private room.
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Over 1 acre of parking available. Fenced and gated property. Room for RVs
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18 seats in the dining area! Open concept, Great for entertaining.
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middle floor main living room. Seating for 10 people, room for more chairs
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Downstairs living room. Convertible sofa/bed. Seating for 10.
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Just outside living room. Below is patio, seating & the stage. Wraparound deck!
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Posing by the neighbor's mule.
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The Jolly House is great for any occasion, any season.
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Owner's Room with a queen bed on middle floor. TV/DVD
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Uptown Suite living room. Trundle bed, additional twin out of view. TV/DVD/Cable
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Uptown Suite: semi-private room. Great for large family!
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Green Room Downstairs Cal-king bed with attached bath, jetted tub, TV/DVD/Cable
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