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Twain Harte Charmer

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Living room with gas fireplace, opens to back patio with gas bbq grill
Interior
Exterior
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82090 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Twain Harte, CA
  • Place, Twain Harte Miniature Golf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Twain Harte Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Twain Harte Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Twain Harte Charmer

Beautiful home featuring gas logs and mountain décor. Walking distance to water ditch trails and Twain Harte market-featuring gourmet deli and groceries. Twain Harte features a public golf course with full restaurant and bar, pool, put-put course, shaved ice, and ice creamery. This is the perfect location for your vacation getaway! Named after Mark Twain and Bret Harte, this town is full of history and charm. There are many festivals and events throughout the year-not to mention miles and miles of trails for exploring. Fenced yard, pet friendly. Walking distance to water ditch trail and Twain Harte Market.

*Conveniently Located*

10 minutes or less from:
Ice Skating (Long Barn in winter)
Lyons Lake-hiking and great fishing for brown and rainbow trout
Covers Apple Ranch-pick apples and berries, tour the farm, and try the pie of the month!
Black Oak Casino-casino, live shows, bowling, family arcade

15 minutes away:
Stroll the shops and dine out in historic downtown Sonora
Visit the Veterans War Museum, Sonora Fire Museum, Tuolumne County Museum and History Center
Teleli Golf Clu-18 hold championship course

20 minutes or less:
Columbia-Mining town and state park
Jamestown-rail-town 1897 and Old mining town

30 minutes or less:
Dodge Ridge-downhill and cross country skiing
New Melones Reservoir-fishing, boating, swimming
Leland High Sierra Snow Park-fast downhill tubing and snow play area
Pinecrest Lake-hiking, beach play, swimming, boating and fishing

45 minutes or less:
Angels Camp-white water rafting, gold panning, zip-line, rappelling and spelunking
Don Pedro Lake
Lake Eleanor (in Yosemite National Park)
Murphys--visit Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, stroll the shops downtown, visit the caves and other attractions of this historic mining town
Lake Tulloch
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pack n play and booster chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
*allowed w/ prior permission must be housetrained
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Clean BBQ Pick up & dispose of pet waste, if you brought a pet (Receptacle on porch) Launder additional towels/linens (we leave enough out for 8 guests) Put used towels/linens in bathtub
Wipe down any spills on floor or countertop Return games to hallway closet Unplug toaster & coffee maker Manually turn off the refrigerator ice maker if you had it turned on
Turn off A/C / Heater Return remotes for TV's to the correct rooms Haul away any garbage that does not fit in the can on deck ($25 may be charged for excess garbage) Manually turn off ice maker
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$50 dog fee per stay, per dog
Please Read Rental Agreement prior to booking. Placing a deposit and booking is acknowledgement of the Rental Agreement

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 758

About the neighborhood

Twain Harte

Located in Twain Harte, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Twain Harte Lake and Brentwood Lake, while Sierra Repertory Theater and Sonora Opera Hall are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Twain Harte, CA

What's nearby

  • Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Twain Harte Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Twain Harte Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Dodge Ridge Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Charlie - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Willow Creek Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papa's New Roost - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alicia's Sugar Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twain Harte Charmer pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Twain Harte Charmer?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twain Harte Charmer on Apr 20, 2026 start from $333, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Twain Harte Charmer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twain Harte Charmer?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twain Harte Charmer located?

This family-friendly Twain Harte vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Twain Harte Golf Course. Twain Harte Lake and Brentwood Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay felt like home away from home! All the comforts were there and we all enjoyed our time, including our golden doodle.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laine Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unfortunately, we couldn’t stay at the rental due to a widespread power outage from a winter storm, but the host was extremely communicative and flexible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very clean. Owner communicates great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short snow stay

Very clean, open spaces, and convenient. We loved exploring the small town of Twain Harte, and the house was close to the Leland Snowplay, which was a big hit. Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly situated for visiting the area. Hiking, sightseeing touring the area.

Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gautam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for 2 families

We had a great time at Twain Harte Charmer. Host provided us with very good check in instructions. Place was very clean and equipped with a lot of toys and games for kids. The floorplan is perfect for 2 families of 4 each. Kitchen is nicely stocked with all kinds of utensils. We will definitely try to book it again on our next snow play trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An outstanding property !!

Perfect property for two families! Close to skiing and downtown Twain!! Owners were nothing short of fantastic and very accommodating! Will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

We LOVED our stay at Twain Harte Charmer. The name describes it perfectly. Communication with John and Amy could not have been smoother and the instructions in the welcome letter made settling in so easy. The home was even more beautiful in person than in the photos and really was just the perfect home for a week away. We’re already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We had a wonderful stay in Twain Harte. The house is great. Comfortable and clean. Check in and out was simple. Excellent location. Fair price. Great place to visit! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twain Harte Charmer

Spacious, very clean, and quiet. Easily accommodated our family of 8. Good beds and a large dining room table. Very comfortable. Also great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

The property was clean and cozy, perfect for our party of 3, plus 2 small dogs. The owners were wonderful and great with communication! No complaints-- it was a simple check in process for an extremely relaxing weekend. I look forward to my next Twain Hart getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!!

My wife and I had a hreat time at this clean property. It is clear that John and Amy take great pride in this house, and ensuring that yheir guests enjoy their stay. We had everything we needed and the location is great-Downtown/Groceries are a walkable distance (if you're okay with the way back being uphill), and there is a nice hiking trail down the street. We will definitely endeavor to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

It was great coming back to all the conveniences of home after a fun-filled day on the lake. The home is clean, welcoming, and stocked with all your needs. It’s also very quiet with nice hiking trails located right in the neighborhood; and a local market stocked with all your meal needs. The area has key locations we enjoyed from water sports to a frog-jumping event with carnival rides held in nearby Calaveras County. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and Roomy

While the guest bedrooms run small the primary bedroom and living room offered plenty of room for my husband and I with our five 6”4-6”8 adult sons and our dog Duke (who also enjoyed the gated yard). I was a bit misled by the listing of a hot tub, which was the jacuzzi bath tub, which was too small for any of us, but other than that a really nice place and nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twain Harte/Pinecrest/Sonora Vacation

We love this home as it checks all the boxes we look for. Spacious kitchen, lots of counter space w/peninsula, very nice cabinetry. Dining area room for (7) at table & (2) bar stools at peninsula. Good size living room space w/high ceilings & fan. Two spacious leather couches with recliners plus a separate recliner chair for Dad. Good viewing for TV time. Laundry room has lots of counter space and cabinets & washer/dryer worked great. We also look for bedrooms with (3) beds that are either full, queen or king for the adults. This home had all (3) plus bunk beds for the kids. 2 1/2 baths kept us clean after wrapping up our beach days. Location is very quiet with nice neighbors, birds, lizards & squirrels! Modern living with a little dash of mountain life to spice things up! Our Hosts, John & Amy are the best! So accommodating, resourceful & quick to respond to my messages. This place is perfect for us & hopefully will be for others as well!Thanks so much for creating a wonderful vacation experience for us, John & Amy!Sincerely,Joan
Covers Apple Farm
Kitchen
Dining Room
Pinecrest Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Family Vacation

We love the Twain Harte area and what it has to offer for a family with young children (my grandnephew & grandniece are 5 & 8). One of the highlights of the area for us is Pinecrest Lake which is a 20-25 minute drive from this VRBO rental. Great for paddle boarding and kids playing with their sand toys. Other activities included trips to play miniature golf downtown Twain Harte, and visits to Eproson park where it turned out the kids became more interested in the nearby creek with frogs than the playground which is actually quite nice and fun for the kiddos. We loved this house which was perfect for our family of (5) adults & (2) kids. Great living room and dining room area for gathering. Kitchen has lots of storage space and was easy to cook in. Overall house was very clean, comfortable, good location and John & Amy Goulart were super Hosts and a pleasure to discuss our inquiries with. We’ll be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twain Harte Adventure

We were lucky enough to rent this property last minute for New Year’s weekend. My family of four were there for five nights. It was in a great location - very close to the snow and snow parks for the kids. The Twain Harte Market and Pizza Factory are right down the street. Other restaurants aren’t too far away and it’s about 15 minutes from Sonora, which has a movie theater that came in handy due to heavy rain. It rained most of the time we were there so didn’t get to hike but it is located next to a trailhead. The one sunny day we had, we went to Yosemite. One note to guests: Google maps sends you down what turns into a single lane old Ferry road we later discovered is affectionately known as Murderer’s Gulch, a well-earned moniker particularly after the atmospheric river event the night before. I’d recommend backtracking down 108 and taking Highways, but we survived and have some great stories - like cutting branches from a downed tree to continue onward. The house itself is nicely appointed and laid out. The hosts were communicative and accommodating; a pleasure to deal with. We spent one day completely inside but never felt cramped. It just so happened to be the day of the College Football Playoff semifinals, imagine that. A friendly neighbor let me know that the rain was turning to snow on our last morning there and we were hoping to extend but it’s easy to see why this property is popular, but we’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Cabin for Families

John and Amy's cabin was a beautiful, clean and wonderful location for my friends and family to stay during our ski vacation at Dodge Ridge to celebrate my son's 6th birthday. Although we were advised to potentially bring extra napkins, detergent, and paper towels, the house ended up being very well stocked with all of these items and much more! I appreciated that John and Amy permitted prior guests to leave non-perishable and unexpired items in the cabin in case my party forgot anything (e.g., salt, pepper, oil, jam, saran wrap, sandwich baggies). Also, the kitchen was stocked well with various pots, pans, ceramic and non-breakable dishes for the kids too. There were only 2 issues that we faced during our trip: (1) The house is a the end of a cul-duc sac on a very step hill so my family and my friends experienced some issues pulling into the driveway without scratching our cars' undercarriage or tail pipe. But I called John to discuss and he promptly asked a neighbor to help and pointed us to alternative nearby locations we could park. (2) We stayed during the winter so heat was a must! The house has a central heating system that warms the upstairs very well, but the downstairs bedrooms don't seem to get as much heat so there is a drastic temperature difference between the upstairs and lower levels. All in all, we would not hesitate to stay and John and Amy's cabin again. My son is already asking when he can go back. :) Thank you John and Amy for letting us stay at your beautiful cabin and for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If only I had brought my laptop....

From the initial moment we walked in, the Twain Harte Charmer made us feel completely at home, but with an element of "mountain calm" that us city folk weren't realizing we so badly needed. After about 15 minutes of being there, my husband scolded me for not bringing my work laptop in an attempt to extend our stay and be able to work remotely. Here's what we LOVED about our home-for-the-weekend: * the location, which is at the end of a quiet cul de sac in a neigborhood with other very nice homes; that played a huge part in the homeiness feel * it seems the home was built in the early 2000's and is in IMPECCABLE condition - the bottom floor doesn't even feel like it's ever been utilized...it has that "new house" smell which is remarkable for a home around 20 years old * nice, new furniture that is very comfortable and blends with the rustic pine interior that sets off the charm * proximity to a really cool hiking trail that takes you over the little tunnel/entry bridge as you enter Twain Harte * super close to the local market that is on your way into downtown TH...the market had everything we needed * only a mere 25 minutes down the road from Pinecrest Lake, where we spent a GLORIOUS day of doing absolutely nothing except swimming, napping, biking, repeating. * plenty of space for people to stay; we planned to bring more members of our family, but they had last minute obligations and couldn't make it; I have no doubt that my young nephews would LOVED the adventure of exploring the mountains, as there was so much for kids to do: from outdoor adventures, to staying in and playing kid friendly games and making s'mores with the indoor s'mores kit; plus, there was a bottle of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider for the littles with the complimentary bottle of Gugliemo's Red wine for us "big kids" John and Amy were very responsive for the few questions we had for them...they both seemed so easy-going. We want to come back in the Fall with plans to work remotely; it is so comfortable there. My husband is already planning his guys getaway trip too. Thank you John and Amy for sharing your gem-of-a-home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and spacious cabin

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Amy and John's house in Twain Harte. We loved the location: nestled in the trees, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, and super close to Twain Harte center. Inside, the house is new and spotlessly clean. We really appreciated the central a/c during the heat wave, and the proximity to the absolutely gorgeous Pinecrest Lake for swimming. We would love to stay again! Highly recommended. Thank you Amy and John for being such lovely hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twain Harte charmer

Very relaxing and well cared for! Our hosts, Amy and John, were attentive and provided us with all we needed for a great weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Rental!

What a lovely rental and just as advertised! Nice quiet neighborhood and close to downtown! Cabin was very clean and well maintained! The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were nice and comfortable! The furniture and bedding appeared brand new and the decor had a wonderful cabin feel! Our girls loved the bunk beds and my husband and I enjoyed the patio off the master for our morning coffee. The grocery store was nearby and great for the few items we forgot. The hosts were quick to reply and very accommodating. Would love to come back in a few months and enjoy the nearby summer activities! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Goulart

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Why they chose this property

We LOVE the clean mountain air, gorgeous hiking, variety of restaurants, and easy access to both snow fun in the winter and lake fun in the summer. We love boating and fishing at Don Pedro, Pinecrest and New Melones as much we love sledding and tubing in the winter with our kids. We also love this property is 2.5 hours from the Bay Area (versus a 3.5-4 hour drive to Tahoe)

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