A Great Riverfront Vacation Retreat
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
A Great Home in the Gold Country--Valley Springs
Do you dream about getting away from the traffic, the noise of the city and human congestion and take a hiatus of comfort and relaxation for a weekend, a week, two weeks or more or know of someone who does? Read on!
This gorgeous 4-bedroom/3-bathroom, split-level home has a fabulous view of the Calaveras River and expansive oak-covered hills and is located in a private, one-of-a-kind settings. It has a combination of hardwood floors (living room, dining, stairs and landing and tile (lower stairs and entryway) and plush carpet(in the four bedrooms)for you to sojourn and enjoy. Three discrete redwood balconies circle the top level of the home furnishing nearly a 360-degree view of the surrounding country.
The wrap-around deck about the swimming pool is also a good place to repose after a day’s activity and drink in the rustic grandeur that abound the home: the mountains, a plethora of birds (including a flock of wild turkeys), deer and other animals, and the lap of green and a carpet of flowers along the foothills (during the winter and spring seasons, golden grass during the summer), the drooping mature oaks, the free form in-ground Geremia pool, the 20-by-20-foot covered gazebo and fenced garden with sprinklers and drip irrigation.
The sound of the river is hypnotic, lulling you to readily fall asleep on the deck or in the gazebo for an afternoon siesta.The gazebo, furnished in a living-room style with comfotable sofa and chairs, cushened stools and coffee table is equipped with refrigerator, large table and several extra chairs that can be used for more sitting.
It is located 115 miles North-East from San Francisco-Bay Area, about the same distance from Lake Tahoe, 75 miles from Sacramento and 25 miles from Stockton.
Besides the local beauty one can enjoy, there is a lot to see and do in the greater Calaveras County. These range from the historic and picturesque gold rush towns to the great foothill vineyards and taste rooms, microbreweries and pubs to the eclectic art galleries, antique shops and gold rush museums and the Heavenly Valley snow ski resort which is about 1 hour away.
Then there are the natural wonders: the hundreds of limestone and crystalline-filled caves and caverns–-many that you can explore on your own but there are also public ones (cave city, mercer and moaning caverns being examples), the abundance of lakes and reservoirs (some of which are listed below), Big Tree and Stanislaus Natural Forests and ski resorts (such as Bear Valley which is about an hour away). You can enjoy different activities at all seasons–-winter and summer sports, hike and bike, go gold-panning or horseback riding, fishing and boating as well as enjoy a round of golf on professional courses laid out along canyon ridges in the pines or among 200 year old oaks in rolling hills.
Lakes, water views and funs: The Calaveras County in general and the Central Sierra Foothills in particular are blessed with a great number of beautiful lakes and reservoirs. Here are a few examples:
HOGAN RESERVOIR--A 5-minute drive from the house covers 50 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by oaks, manzanita and chamise. It is open all year round and contains campgrounds, day-use and picnic areas as well as launch ramps for boats and a marina.
LAKE CAMANCHE--a 15-minute drive from the house is located at the western side of the Sierra-Nevada foothills. It is a sprawling aqua mass, covering 53 miles of shoreline, and bounding 12 square miles of water at a depth of 150 feet. It is pleasantly calm and beautiful to behold with its backdrop of the rolling hills and the sky-touching mountains beyond. It is great for fishing and boating and is open all year-round with several picnic areas and campgrounds.
LAKE MELONES--A 30-minute drive from the house, Lake Melones has more than 100 miles of shoreline and is hugged by oak-studded foothills and rugged river canyon cliffs and is the located between Senora and the historic, gold-mining town of Angels Camp. It is a great place for boating, fishing, and camping, if you do not have your own, you can rent patio or house boats for an afternoon excursion or week-long enjoyment.
LAKE TULLOCH-–Located south-east of Valley Springs, at distance of about 40 miles from the house, Lake Tulloch contains great shoreline with many alcoves, stunning table mountain ranges with a spare population of mature oak trees. This lake is purported to offer one of the best waterskiing lakes in California. As in all the others, the surrounding lake area offers picnic and camping grounds as well as fire pits.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Air Conditioning
- Garage
- Wood Stove
- Wood Fireplace
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Video Library
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- VCR
Communications
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Monument View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Zoo
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Jet Skiing
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Swimming
Other Activities
Reviews
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Tranquil Spot near Stockton, CA.
Tranquil Spot near Stockton, CA.
- Guest Getu
- Date of stay 10/18/12
- Review Submitted 10/23/12
We enjoyed our stay. It was a very tranquil. Such a pleasant environment with proper accommodations that made our stay pleasant and memorable. The cascading river behind the house adds a new dimension of natural beauty 7 water sound observing wild deer and turkey coming in clear site visible from the deck. It was one weekend we won't forget. We definitely recommend it for anyone who may seek quiet reflective moments and enjoy peace as it is meant to be . It is an ideal spot for writing or reading; surrounded with natural beauty and tranquility.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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A Great Place to Rest, Relax and Recharge
A Great Place to Rest, Relax and Recharge
- Guest Water Pollo
- Date of stay 07/10/12
- Review Submitted 10/18/12
We too stayed in this lovely home this past summer—five adults ultimately heading to Yosemite for a weekend event. The home was recommended to us by a friend who had once vacationed here. . . To speak simply, we loved everything about the place and the area. Yes, the view is fantastic. For us city folks, it was also the tranquility. There is serenity everywhere. Inside the home, out on the balconies or the decks--the only intrusions, if you can call them that, were the sound of the river and a relentless but charming woodpecker up on one of the trees by the pool. We spent much of our time on the deck when the temperature was comfortable and in the gazebo or in the pool when it got hotter. (We saw no sticking nails or felt them under our feet, as the person below claimed. Most of us walked barefoot.) When we were not at the home we traveled to Angels Camp—a twenty-one miles-drive from the center of town and another four or five miles from the home. We drove to Columbia Park, an interesting old Gold-mining relic, and to Sonora farther out. We also went to The Big Trees National Park, a must see, about an hour away from the home. We cooked indoors—kitchen is supplied with just about everything you need—and outdoors, on the BBQ grill and ate out there when we wanted to enjoy the view and the sound of the river. The house is very spacious and the décor upscale. It’s truly one-of-a-kind place. For us city folks who live in the world of noise, this place was what we had needed--to rest, relax and recharge. We hope to return and spend an extended time in the future.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
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Needs some pool area maintenance
Needs some pool area maintenance
- Guest Pitchow
- Date of stay 07/26/12
- Review Submitted 09/29/12
As a party of four we found this place spacious enough. While there is a photo of "the office" in the ad, don't expect to actually use this room and its comfortable looking sofa and lower deck access since the door is locked. Not sure why it was/is included in the ad. Kind of misleading. Pool - greatest feature of this place....however the wood deck is really, really bad (July 2012). Nails stick up out of the surface up to 1 inch high in places. I had to hammer then down to create a safe path to the lounge chairs. Really hurt my toe at least once. Owners, when told of this problem after the rental time, said they knew of the problem and that people would have to do what I did until they did the repair. Very strange. Read the ad carefully. The property is not in Angels Camp. It is in Valley Springs or about 45 minutes drive away. Make sure that is the area you want to be in. The ad says that now as of 9/29 but it didn't in 3/01/2012 when we made our reservation. Only one real service problem - no plunger in the house. We searched everywhere for one when it was needed and ended up buying one. Left it there for the next renters and the owners balked at paying us the $8 we spent. Again, strange. We called the owners during our rental and there wasn't one anywhere they said to look. Afterwards they said we didn't look hard enough because they found it the very next day behind the cleaning supplies....imagine our situation....we looked hard before driving 10 miles to fix 'the situation'. Good AC system. It was +100F every day. Lots of wild turkeys, bats, and deer. Final note. The contract documents we got had two different nightly rates and two different cleaning fees. We ended up get a $25 refund due to the confusion in fees. There are conflicting rules list on reservation document when compared to the RULES document. I wouldn't sign either without clarifications.Owner response: This is the same guest who shortly after he and his party had left wrote: ...... "Thanks for the quick reply on Saturday. Our weekend at your place was really nice. Lots of animals. view is fantastic. . . We will definitely keep your place in mind for our fall trip for wine buying. Amador is an annual target for us so your place is a great spot. How late do you keep the pool operational? That was my favorite part. . . " ......... This is the same guest who two days prior to their coming for their vacation wanted to cancel the reservation his wife had made three months in advance, saying that the home was farther than where he had wanted to be. The location of the home was clearly spelt out on the contract he and his wife had signed and returned as well in other documents they had received. Still trying to be accommodating, we gave him credit--an amount far and above what would be considered fair gas money for the half-hour distance he would be traveling. And we honored the $25 dollars error for the cleaning between the initial email quotation and that which appears on the contract. .......... After he and his party stayed in the home, he liked the place enough that was willing to drive to Amador County, a distance over an hour away from the house when he returned to the area this fall. ....... A plunger along with ironing board and several other items we provide as conveniences for our guests, This guest purchased one for his own use because he said he couldn’t find one of ours. And he wanted us to refund him the $8 he paid for it. Considering that we had already extended so much goodwill and that we have our own, we suggested that he pick his up the next time he came to town. This response somehow seemed to have upset him. A few weeks later, he comes on here and writes such spurious and purposely malevolent comments—far from the genuine and heart-felt email he sent us after he and his party had stayed at the home.... So much exaggeration, distortion and artifice in his account of things. ........ We have had many wonderful, considerate and appreciative guests over the years, one of the reasons we have continued to share the home with all those who wish to come and vacation here. And we work extremely hard to make the place to be a pleasant experience for them. Those who are anticipating a trip out this way, please read all you find on these pages. You will find a more accurate portrayal of the place.
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Great Venue!!
Great Venue!!
- Guest Ski
- Date of stay 08/30/12
- Review Submitted 09/12/12
My family and I stayed at this home for three nights. The home was clean and well kept. The absolute truth of the matter is, the river is no more than 75 yards away and the trailhead down to it, is right in front of the house, you can see it from the deck which overlooks the river. I can’t say enough about the outdoor pool and deck. It was awesome and the kids swam all day and every day. For those of you who would like to go for a swim in the river, there’s a rope swing on a tree in a slow moving part of the river up the shore from when you first walk down to it. Just follow the trail and you will see the clearing. The plastic runners on the rugs and carpet were not an issue as previous reviews have stated and it makes sense to have those since this is home, not a cabin. Great venue to hang out by the pool, the gazebo had a fridge and a small stereo which you can hook up your ipod up to. Awesome trip and we plan on coming back.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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Beautiful, quiet getaway (amazing view!)
Beautiful, quiet getaway (amazing view!)
- Guest Jen
- Date of stay 06/22/12
- Review Submitted 08/22/12
I came here with a group of 8 for retreat and absolutely LOVED it! The facilities were beautiful and well-maintained. Inside the house was decorated very nicely and was very comfortable. Pool and deck area were fantastic...and what an AMAZING view! That alone made it well worth it! Also loved the area...very quiet town, went for walks to take in all the beautiful scenery. Great place, great people to work with. You won't regret it!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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Great spot for families with kids!
Great spot for families with kids!
- Guest Betsy M.
- Date of stay 08/01/12
- Review Submitted 08/13/12
My husband, toddler daughter, and I stayed here with another family with two young children for three nights and had a great time; the pool/pool area was fabulous, and the kids all loved it. The home has plenty of space for a larger group; the only things we might have changed were having an additional TV in the main living area (since we used the TV room as a child bedroom, it was off limits after about 8 ;) ), finding out ahead of time whether electric fans were available (turned out one was in a closet that we didn't see until the last day -- ha!), and the plastic rug coverings -- we certainly understood wanting to keep the carpets protected, but the coverings had a tendency to skid/bunch, and several of us caught our feet inadvertently. The walk down to the river is too challenging for very small kids, though older ones would likely enjoy the hike. Just watch out for wildlife; one of our party saw a rattlesnake on the hill! Bottom line? If you're coming for a swimming/relaxation trip, this is a wonderful spot -- very quiet and private, and absolutely lovely swimming. Oh, and great shower water pressure, too! :) Always a plus point for me.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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Great for a relaxing weekend
Great for a relaxing weekend
- Guest Teresa
- Date of stay 09/16/11
- Review Submitted 09/30/11
A groiup of us stayed here for a weekend so that we could attend a friend's wedding in Valley Springs. We had a wonderful time just relaxing by the pool and taking hikes down to the river. The views from the back deck are stunning and the location is so peaceful. We spent most of our time outside on the deck and in the pool. We only went inside when it was time for bed! The house and pool are clean and the kitchen is well eqiupped. We will definitley be staying here again.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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Good laid back weekend
Good laid back weekend
- Guest Visiting from SF
- Date of stay 07/14/11
- Review Submitted 07/18/11
We had a great time at this house - the kids loved the pool and the area has a nice low-key laid back vibe. Went to Columbia (old gold rush town) where the kids got a real kick out of panning for gold. Had no difficulty finding the trail to the river. Saw some wildlife too (deer, fox, wild turkeys, and woodpecker), which was neat. We had some issues with the TV/DVD but the manager replied straight away and we got it sorted out over the phone.Recommended for: Families with young children.
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A great place for a dream vacation
A great place for a dream vacation
- Guest Love2travel
- Date of stay 03/18/11
- Review Submitted 05/04/11
A group of us went for a book event and stayed for a weekend in this home. The house and its surrounding are absolutely stunning. We loved the privacy, the tranquility and the sound of the river below and birds in the nearby trees. We saw plenty of wild turkeys and a few deer on the property and cattle on the mountain across the river. The gazebo and the deck around the pool were great. These were the places stayed during the day when we were not driving around to see places. The interior is beautifully furnished and is very comfortably and homey. We all wished we had more time but definitely plan to come back and stay longer.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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Perfect vacation spot.
Perfect vacation spot.
- Guest Warren
- Date of stay 02/18/11
- Review Submitted 03/24/11
Four of us stayed in this lovely home over the presidents’ weekend and we had a wonderful time. The interior is furnished to make you feel at home: upscale living and dining room sets, very comfortable beds and most of the floors are covered with beautiful Persian rugs. The walls are also tastefully accented with paintings or photographs of landscapes. The kitchen is fully equipped, just about every utensil and spices you would need is there. There are plastic runners the manager has placed in heavily traffic areas but they were not inconvenient. The home is set back near the river and with trees in front and around it, you hardly hear noise from the street. In fact, it’s so quiet that the only sounds you hear are the sounds of the river and birds chirping in the trees. The views of the mountain across the river and all around the home are stunning. Away from the home environment, we visited Angels Camp and Murphy’s, lovely quaint mining towns, and we had a grand time driving through the country and seeing The Big Trees national forest. It was an amazing sight to see evergreen trees completely covered with snow. We highly recommend this home to all those who seek a tranquil place to stay in and visit beautiful, historic and scenic places in the area.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$325 | $340 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$2200 | $6480 | ||
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Photos
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One of the 3 decks that overlooks the river & the oak- & pine-covered hills
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One of the bedrooms upstairs with a queen bed
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One of the upstairs bedrooms with a queen bed
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From the top balcony - a nice place to enjoy the view of the river and verdure!
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Gazebo with sofas, table, several chairs & refrigrator - a great place to relax!
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Here to show the outdoor views--room currenly being used as an office/storage
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TV Room/Bedroom with a beautiful private balcony that overlook the hills
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A scene from The Big Trees National Park - a 45 min trip from property
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