Nestled at the lakefront, this vacation home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 3 guests. It offers mountain views and outdoor areas including a patio and balcony. Families can enjoy nearby activities like mountain biking, rafting, and hiking while also exploring attractions such as Wise Villa Winery and Hidden Falls Regional Park. The property is pet-friendly.
Highlights
Even better in person
Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
Your private hideaway
Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
Unique Experience and Stay on a Working Alpaca Ranch.
Paca-Ur-Bags, enjoy a Paca-Fun on a Paca-cation getaway with our Paca-culture that is all paca-inclusive. Enjoy the great Sierra Nevada Foothills. When you book with us you will enjoy our picturesque private alpaca ranch. You can receive a complimentary experience with our alpacas, such as spending time in the barn with our moms and babies. You are minutes away from golf, shopping, wine tasting or minutes from some beautiful hiking or biking trails in the Sierra Foothills.
As our guest, enjoy our 20-acre ranch in your private loft bungalow with self-check in and free parking. The loft has a unique alpaca motif. When you stay at Colusa Riverside Alpaca Ranch you can enjoy its peaceful serenity, but also the soul quieting nature of their alpacas.
We provide bath amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The bungalow sleeps 3 with a king bed and futon for your children. Complimentary snacks are provided along with some breakfast foods. We try to accommodate guest early check in whenever possible. Extra bath towels are always available.
After Check in, go wine tasting along the Placer Wine Trail. Come hike the trails or ride your horse in Hidden Falls Regional Park or the famous Western States Trail. Our ranch is minutes away from all the recreation areas that Placer County offers. Maybe you just want to enjoy a weekend of R & R amongst our alpacas. Colusa Riverside Alpaca Ranch welcomes you and Sheila knows nearly every trail in this area if you need help.
Please be aware if you choose to engage with the alpacas there can be risks of injury. Alpaca are domesticated livestock which can cause unexpected injury due to some normal livestock behaviors. We provide information on safety while around the alpacas.
Owner is available on site or by phone for any questions or help you may need. We believe in respecting your privacy unless called upon. The ranch can be your private oasis.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave towel hanging. Remember to come back soon!
Leave key on the table.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please make sure you remove shoes after entering the loft. Please be careful of the loft ceiling, easy to bump your head when too close to the wall.
No dogs are allowed in the barn or pastures and always leashed.
Rider guests will need to contact owner for horse boarding ahead of stay. There is nightly fee of $25 for each horse.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2476454vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Lincoln
Located in Lincoln, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Auburn State Recreation Area and Hidden Falls Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Quarry Park and Gold Country Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Bishop's Pumpkin Farm, or check out an event or a game at Hardwood Palace. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Hidden Falls Regional Park - 19 min drive - 7.5 km
Thunder Valley Casino - 27 min drive - 21.7 km
William Jessup University - 29 min drive - 24.6 km
Westfield Galleria at Roseville - 35 min drive - 31.3 km
Getting around
Auburn/Conheim Station - 27 min drive
Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min drive
East Ave Cafe - 16 min drive
Easy Company - 17 min drive
Old Town Pizza Lincoln - 17 min drive
Brood Coffee - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Unique Experience and Stay on a Working Alpaca Ranch. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Unique Experience and Stay on a Working Alpaca Ranch.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unique Experience and Stay on a Working Alpaca Ranch.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique Experience and Stay on a Working Alpaca Ranch.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Unique Experience and Stay on a Working Alpaca Ranch. located?
This family-friendly Lincoln holiday home is located on a lake, 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Wise Villa Winery, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hidden Falls Regional Park and Turkey Creek Golf Club. Lincoln Hills Golf Club and Foskett Dog Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
About the host
Hosted by Sheila & David Scroggins
Sheila and Dave have been breeding and raising alpacas for 18 years. If you would like to know more about our Alpaca business just google our website at Colusa Riverside Alpacas. Sheila loves her horses and has been riding or hiking this area all her adult life. Dave is retired from a long and productive career in law enforcement. Sheila is a retired Professor of Nursing who continues to teach for local universities.
Why they chose this property
Once your settled into your bungalow, Sheila will provide you a complimentary up close and personal experience with the alpacas. The experience typically means going to the barn, being close with the alpacas, leading the alpacas and feeding them treats.
You can take lots of pictures with the many beautiful settings on the ranch, not to mention pictures with the alpacas. We recommend sunset as the best time for your photos. Because we are a photography venue there are multiple spots on the ranch that make for a wonderful backdrop for your personal photos.
We respect all our guest's privacy and encourage guests to walk the property to enjoy the animals.
What makes this property unique
We always try to accommodate our guests request for early check in whenever possible. We also try to have no added fees when it comes time to book your stay. We have to charge transient occupancy tax per Placer County, and our cleaning fee is reasonable.
The ranch is within 15 minutes of Hidden Falls Regional Park an amazing riding, biking, running and hiking park with easily 20 miles of trails. We are minutes from the Western States (Tevis) Trail and minutes away from the Folsom Lake Trails. Sheila has ridden every mile of these trails and is a great resource if you need information. .
We also offer professional photography with area photographers if requested prior to your stay. Customers should contact Sheila if interested in a professional photo shoot well in advance of their stay.
Further we offer horse boarding for our rider guests for a separate fee.