Murphys Hideaway-Fully Remodeled-Views, Tranquility, Birding, Wildlife, Biking

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A wooden deck with a bench and a bird feeder, overlooking a forested hillside.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable armchair, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen area with a stove.
A wooden cabin with a door, a bench, and a window.
A white building with brown trim, a satellite dish, and a wooden deck.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Murphys, CA
  • Place, Mercer Caverns
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironstone Amphitheatre
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Murphys

Located in Murphys, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Murphys Creek Theatre and Ironstone Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hatcher Winery and Allegorie. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Murphys, CA

What's nearby

  • Mercer Caverns - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 21 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Moaning Caverns Adventure Park - 30 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 45 min drive - 40.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Arroyo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Day-O Espresso & Smoothies - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Murphys Hideaway-Fully Remodeled-Views, Tranquility, Birding, Wildlife, Biking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Murphys Hideaway-Fully Remodeled-Views, Tranquility, Birding, Wildlife, Biking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Murphys Hideaway-Fully Remodeled-Views, Tranquility, Birding, Wildlife, Biking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Murphys Hideaway-Fully Remodeled-Views, Tranquility, Birding, Wildlife, Biking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Murphys Hideaway-Fully Remodeled-Views, Tranquility, Birding, Wildlife, Biking located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mercer Caverns. Hatcher Winery and Allegorie are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!! Quiet, awesome views and a lot of nice touches throughout the home to make it comfortable. We liked to be put of the way yet close to Murphys, Arnold, Big Tree State Park and Columbia. There were even really close walking and hiking spots. Gerri provided great information for the stay. The overall experience was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was gorgeous and exactly the type of place we were looking for in Gold Country. The house had everything we needed and was well furnished. The views from the balcony were a highlight. The location was perfect for a trip to Murphys and Mercer’s Caverns. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place with amazing views. Absolutely recommend and looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Had a wonderful stay…very nice place, clean, beautiful views. Quiet, peaceful and close enough to grocery store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome winter getaway !

Our family really enjoyed staying in this cabin. It was recently renovated, everything is nice and modern, and very comfortable. Loved the location, it's nice and secluded. We were able to take some great walks along the snow packed meadows and hillside. It was a pleasure working with the owner, and plan on coming back !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
Phil's group left the house in fine condition and would be welcome back at any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us. We absolutely loved your beautifully appointed cozy house. Gorgeous sunsets from the terrace. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
As frequent travelers ourselves we try to provide the amenities we would appreciate during a stay. It helps that we often stay at this house so that we can maintain those extras. Our cleaner does a great job of making sure the house will be ready for the next guest and we appreciate her efforts immensely. Thanks for your booking and please consider coming to stay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway!

We love this place! It’s the 2nd time we’ve been here with our dogs. It’s safe for them on the raised & enclosed deck. Hubby loves the AC and the quietness of the area. Close enough to Murphys if you want to mosey downtown. It’s cozy and quiet and comfortable. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay on the hill

What a fantastic place! Super clean, beautifully remodeled, completely stocked with every amenity you might need, awesome deck, amazing sunsets... Excellent location if you enjoy sweeping panoramic views, no next-door neighbors, and don't mind a 10-minute drive into town along a back country road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice mountain home, rustic feel.

Overall, nice stay and very responsive owners. Very pretty location, feels isolated, but close to town. We had extreme heat, however, and it didn't get quite as cool as we would like in the downstairs bedroom--probably be fine even in normal heat Not fancy, but nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2024
We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with the AC. We just got a review from a group renting using another website that said the AC in the house was working quite well.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comforatble home, close to downtown Murphys

Murphys Hideaway is a very comfortable home and super clean. Five (adults) went out on Friday for a long weekend. We were all very happy with the house and the accommodations. Pretty windy road up from downtown, so we stayed in for the evenings and cooked so we could all enjoy local wines. Day trips were super easy and the locals in downtown we all really nice. Great small town feel. Gerri was super easy to work with, fast on email responses and quick to return a phone call. We will definitely be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic Getaway

Just a lovely home away from home. The enclosed & raised deck was exactly what we needed for the dogs. The AC was fantastic and well needed for the 100°+ temps. Kitchen & bathrooms are well stocked quite clean. Beds are comfy and outdoor seating are cozy. We definitely plan on returning next year. Road coming up here is PAVED, just a bit patchy in some spots. Quiet and cozy, just exactly what we needed. Owner is very quick to respond, even with an unexpected small snag that resolved itself in a timely manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

We should have read the reviews first

First of all this is not in Murphy’s. This is 20 minutes outside Murphy’s. Second, while this cabin may have beds for 6 people, we would not recommend it for any more than four (including dogs). We were disappointed by the cleaning before our arrival. There was food in the bottom of the fridge and freezer, and the floor was dirty, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
We are sorry to hear of your disappointment during your stay. The map included by VRBO clearly shows the location of this rental. It takes about 12 minutes to get to Murphys if you go via Sheep Ranch Road. We have had groups of 6 guests stay quite often with no complaints. Most reviews mention how clean the space is upon arrival.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Getaway

We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Murphys Hideaway. Even though the temps outside were in the high 90's-100, we stayed cool inside with the AC. The mornings on the back deck with my coffee & book were heavenly! The evenings on the deck seeing the night sky was incredible! I forgot how it is to see all of those stars! It is out of town and very quiet. If you are looking to getaway from it all, this is the place. The ride into town is about 18 minutes so if you are looking for something in Murphys proper this is not the place for you. We loved being away from it all. The communication with the host was great. The place was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Everything you need

We loved the house. The setting was gorgeous. The house had absolutely everything that you need. The rooms were pretty spacious and comfortable. CONS: No AC. Although, there are lots of fans, we had to cut our vacation a day short because the heat was unbearable and made it impossible to sleep at night. The road from Murphys is horrible!!! Better drive a bit further down on 4 and turn on Avery Sheep Ranch Rd and then on the street of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We appreciate the kind comments regarding the beautiful setting and furnishings of the house. With regard to Sheep Ranch Road from Murphys, it is a paved country road and one would expect a windy, rural, mountainous road to get to a remote setting which is one of the great appeals of this property. So yes we concur that the Sheep Ranch Road method of access to the property is rural and mountainous albeit faster than the alternate and less windy access via Highway 4 to Averys and to the property from there. With regard to the summer heat in CA at this time of year there's no question that the heat may not be comfortable for some people. From our review of the national weather service data at the time of July 1 and 2, 2017, when it was deemed too warm to sleep, the high for the day was 91 degrees and the low for the day was 57 degrees. At 9:55 PM the temperature was 68 degrees. We understand it could and can be too warm in the house for some to be comfortable sleeping shortly after sunset. The information given to guests right before their arrival encourages those staying in the house during warm periods to help manage possible heat buildup in the house by using the provided blinds and automatic Sunsetter awning during the hottest portions of the day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway retreat!

Murphy's Hideaway was such a relaxing and restful place. I went there by myself with my little dog to relax and recharge. It was perfect. Off the beaten path for sure and so quiet. No traffic; just the birds and that great view off the deck. The kitchen was very well stocked. There were thoughtful touches like a basket of trail mix and granola bars near the door to grab on your way out for your daily activities and water bottles in the fridge. There were even extra dog bowls in the mud room for the pets. I had no lack of anything at the cabin and hope to return again soon! As previous reviews may mention, the road out to the place is definitely rural. I'm not from an urban area at all and drive country roads all the time, but I was thinking much of the time that surely I was on some back forest road that my GPS mistakenly routed me to and that I couldn't be on the "real road". Turns out I was on the right road, so don't be alarmed if you think you took a wrong turn! But the remoteness of the road is what helped make the property so peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
We are glad you found some peace at Murphys Hideaway. There are two different ways to get to the property. One route has less rural roads and more of Highway 4. I send that information to guests however the fastest way is the more rural road. At least there are choices. We hope you come back!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Country home in remote setting

Stayed two nights in the Murphys Hideaway home for a weekend getaway with two girlfriends. We arrived to a glorious sunset on the deck with a beautiful view of the country side. The house was spacious for three adults with one bedroom downstairs and a loft type setting upstairs with two seperate sleeping quarters. The stairs were a bit narrow and could prove tricky for any guests with physical disabilities. The home is in a remote area which requires a drive on a narrow country road. I read a previous review about the uncomfortable heat in the home, and I would concur 100% with that statement. My friends and I are from California and we have experienced our fair share of heat in different parts of the state. But the heat in this house was unbearable at night; the owner provided oscillating floor fans and the rooms had ceiling fans but they provided little relief. I ended up sleeping on the couch downstairs because I could not bear the heat in the upstairs area. Needless to say, we all experienced very poor sleep over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We're sorry that the floor and ceiling fans didn't help you enough with the heat of this exceptionally hot California summer. Although we could not do anything about it this year, we plan to install some mini split air conditioners before next summer as it appears this global warming is here to stay. We would like to offer you a discount should you choose to come back next year. Gerri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This hide-away cabin is very nice! Comfy beds, nice amenities. The best part is the deck out back! Wonderful views and the sunsets are amazing. Very quiet and relaxing The road out here is paved and a little rough, but not as bad as I had thought it would be. Pretty drive. It didn’t take long to get out here from Murphy’s. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
We would love to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful

We wanted a place that we could just relax and was quiet and This was the place plus it has great views and all the comforts of home we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable country stay

Loved the sunset. Nice place with comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable

This is our second time staying at the property. It was just as nice as the first time. If your looking for a relaxing and quiet location this is it. Very nice views while sitting on the deck and once again it is quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Hideaway

We loved staying at this charming, very clean, and well stocked home with its spectacular views! We came for a weekend dog show in Angels Camp and only wish we could have had more time to explore the charming towns and wineries. I hope to come back soon for a relaxing getaway as this is such a perfect location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Concert weekend vacay

Very nicely put together. We would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

While I wouldn't say this is technically a Murphys rental, it's close enough to count. And, boy is it cute! The views are forever and the home well appointed and stocked. Easy convos with the owner and quick responses. Would definitely book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies Weekend

Cozy and clean. Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view and super clean!

What a view!!! This house is a little out of the way, but so worth the drive! Super quiet, beyond clean and an amazing view. My boys were even impressed with the sunsets. We did stay when it was over 100’ outside and my only negative thing to say about this house was it was hot. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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