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Kirkwood Ski, Wineries, Caves, Family friendly, near Gold Country

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, overlooking a forested landscape.
A spacious living area with a large window, white leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a towel on the floor.
A window with a view of a grassy area with trees and a fence.
A dining room with a long wooden table, plaid placemats, and matching chairs. There are windows providing natural light and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sweeping views
    Enjoy top-rated panoramic views across the skyline, from sunrise through night.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Volcano, CA
  • Place, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson Rancheria Casino
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Northern California Casino
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs en-suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids room

2 Single Beds

Master en-suite bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Shared Bathroom Main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Volcano

Volcano is home to this holiday home. Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park and Jackson Rancheria Casino are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sutter Creek Theater and Sutter Creek Cheese Shoppe.
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Volcano, CA

What's nearby

  • Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Sutter Creek Theater - 31 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Amador County Chamber of Commerce - 33 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Jackson Rancheria Casino - 36 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Harrah's Northern California Casino - 57 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gibson’s Roadhouse Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Buckhorn Payless - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Plate 88 American Grill & Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 88 - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Grille / Mace Meadows Golf Course - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkwood Ski, Wineries, Caves, Family friendly, near Gold Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kirkwood Ski, Wineries, Caves, Family friendly, near Gold Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kirkwood Ski, Wineries, Caves, Family friendly, near Gold Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kirkwood Ski, Wineries, Caves, Family friendly, near Gold Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kirkwood Ski, Wineries, Caves, Family friendly, near Gold Country located?

Situated in Volcano, this holiday home is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Chasm Cavern National Landmark and Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. Jackson Rancheria Casino and Avio Vineyards are also within 16 miles (25 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. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connie and Eric were very communicative. The house was clean and well stocked. The view was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplug and relax with these views

This was a cozy and comfortable home with amazing views. We enjoyed big kitchen and outdoor eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family dance

Great views, close to the dance grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and tranquility

The house was fantastic, tons of space, very secluded and private. Connie was awesome and very responsive with all of our inquiries. We can’t wait to return to The Bear Family ranch…
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a peaceful getaway

The family really enjoyed the stay at Bear Ranch. It was peaceful and secluded with the only crowds being deer and squirrels. The host is great with a good balance of communication. Would love to see some more comfortable furniture in the living room, a new coffee pot, and somehow maybe increased water pressure. We especially enjoyed the quaint nearby towns and the local sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The house was enjoyable but the property needs fire fuel abatement

The house has a “quirky” floor plan but is comfortable and provides everything you need in the kitchen and baths. What was uncomfortable, given our current fire season, was the over grown landscape. The house is surrounded by tall dry grass and has an abundance of fuel in pine cones and needles, old outbuildings and dying trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for our needs!

I am the teacher at a small outdoor/nature school made up of homeschooled kids. We wanted to take our 7 fifth graders on a Gold Country field trip, but our group is too small for conventional school trips. This was the perfect house for our needs! We had 7 kids ages 10-11 and 3 adults. We were able to cook and prepare all of our meals in the house, and comfortably sleep everyone, as well as have plenty of space for rest and relaxation, and fun! It even snowed on our 2nd night. So magical! The hosts were very responsive and we could not have asked for a better stay! I may bring my own grown kids back for a stay at some point and explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2022
Really glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes it's a great location for outdoor education. We would love to have your family back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House

The Bear Family Ranch house was fantastic and perfect for our group. Everything was as advertised and the communication with the owners was great whenever a questions did come up. Our group of eight fit snugly yet spaciously into the space and we truly enjoyed our time there. My only critical feedback would be that the kitchen items need a serious update. There weren't any wine glasses or really many glasses at all so we were drinking out of coffee mugs, and most of the good kitchen equipment was locked away in an "Owners Only" cabinet. As a big cooking group, we were sad to not have access to these items. I suggest a run to Costco or Ikea and a few dollar spent on some kitchen wares. The takeaway-If you are really into cooking and somewhat local, bring the times you wish to have along with you. Overall, the property was perfect we certainly hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Great house in a secluded mountain area

I and my 2 children stayed here for 6 nights in December for a winter break ski trip. We had a great time. The house is very comfortable, with high-speed internet, large rooms, comfy beds, a well appointed kitchen and dining room. The rooms are spread across 3 different levels, so parents and kids, or different couples can easily have some space to themselves. Large patios with beautiful views; I would love to come back during summer and bbq. The property is huge--you could easily hold a large event gathering here. Oh and the TV downstairs is HUMONGOUS. We didn't use it much after the first night, but you could have a great movie night there. The owners have been super thoughtful about making everything really easy and seamless for guests. All cabinets are labeled so you never find yourself opening several drawers to find the bottle openers. They provide a binder with everything you need to know about the local attractions and directions to get there. The people in the town of Volcano are SUPER nice. A larger coffee maker and 10 miles closer to Kirkwood would make this place perfect! Some of the rooms don't have closets or dressers for holding clothing, but that was a minor concern for us. I would also get a few more comfy chairs and couch around the main floor fire place. But we had a great time relaxing and roasting marshmallows there anyway. Highly recommend this place for larger families and people seeking secluded, quiet, low key, relaxing getaways.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for being our guest at Happy Vista Ranch! And we're really glad you had a great time. We have since added a couch on the main floor living room in front of the fireplace so you might find your next marshmallow roast a bit cushier. We hope you will come back to visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this plave

Our family loved staying at your house. The kids loved all the different bedrooms and playing games on the TV downstairs. We loved the open backyard and hiking in the area. We wished it snowed but the kids had so much fun at the house, they didn’t want to drive to the snow. Only negative was we wished there was a washer/dryer. Other than that, it was a great place to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An out of the way stay

Extended family stayed here for several days to get out of the house and take in some new scenery. Had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Views are Amazing

Very nice property and the house is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great views, great property, great hosts!

This property is located on top of a ridge with just fabulous views. It was very smoky the weekend we were there, but were able to enjoy it anyway. There is plenty of room for everyone with an open floor plan so everyone can still interact. Excellent kitchen with a nice big island. And Connie and Eric responded really quickly to every email, wanting to make sure all is perfect! I highly recommend this property, and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience, amazing home and views!

The photos really don't do this place justice. The setting was absolutely incredible with amazing views. The house itself was very comfortable and spacious with plenty of room. All of us had an amazing time. Connie and Eric were very responsive and helpful. Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway with friends

What a wonderful location! Short drive into the adorable, teeny town of Volcano, and just the right spot for drives into surrounding areas. We LOVED hanging out on the deck together, lounging around in the front room, and having our own bedrooms. What a help it was to have AC during this hot summer! We loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome view and location

Great place to go for enjoying the peace and quiet. Really could never get tired of the view. And the hosts are very engaged and easy to reach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rooms with Views

This was a wonderful get away for our 15th annual girlfriends trip. The view, quiet and peaceful surroundings was just what we were hoping for. The surrounding property was perfect for watching hawks to hummingbirds, lots of deer and the surrounding farm animals were fun to watch. The wrap around porch, with a patio table and chairs was perfect for many hours of listening to music and friendship time. The house is clean and very comfortable, including the beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

The house was clean, cozy, and easily accommodated our group of 7 adults. The home was perfect for beautiful mountain/forest views and wildlife sightings (deer, birds, etc.). Communication was clear, consistent, and smooth. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We enjoyed our visit and hope to return some day soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet with an unforgettable views

Amazing property, great location for a big family getaway. Hosts we're super helpful in communication and with recommendations. We loved everything! Do pack a sleep mask as there is so much light it's hard to stay asleep ;) and at night you get magnificent sky. Pack a binoculars and go explore!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We had a great time with family.

Very fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Son's 17th Birthday Stay while skiing in Kirkwood

Thank you so so much for sharing your lovely home amidst the Amador Pines full of peace and beauty. Your property is stunning and many other commenters and previous guests are right - photos do no do justice to this amazing home and the location. Beds & Bathrooms were very comfortable. Thanks for the Master bedroom Toto toilet luxury, warm seats are great! Thanks also for keeping baths with basic toiletries - that was a pleasant nice warm surprise to see easy to dispense Costco size containers vs the small ones in our travel cases/hotels. Nice touch. The beds were super comfortable and we had a great restful time on the deck and in the house. Instructions on getting away to nearby places, grocery stores, and history of the home and land was so fun to read about. Again, thanks for sharing, we hope we can definitely come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven in Volcano

Absolutely fabulous property. Spacious, clean, stunning views, lots of privacy, very positive attentive owners. Walked over 2 miles just meandering on the trails on the property. Met the friendly neighbors (donkeys) and enjoyed relaxing on the big deck listening to all the birds. My three kids loved exploring. My only minor suggestion is to get a full size coffee pot for those of us with big caffeine addictions. I definitely would rent here in a heartbeat! Thank you for a fabulous weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old Gals Slumber Party

I turned 70 in December and threw myself a slumber party with my daughter and several “old” girlfriends. We had a wonderful time and this property and home were perfect for my party. We played lots of games, hiked, cooked, watched movies, and had a blast! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation.

My experience at the rental property was great! The owners are very nice and excellent at communicating with us. The place is beautiful and the view is amazing too. We had a great time vacaying here with the family. Will definitely come back again sometime next year. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

Enjoyed the time at Bear Family Ranch. Wish we could have had more time actually on property. Love the area with it's historical importance to the Gold Rush of 1849!
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