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Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills

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A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, pendant lighting, and a view of the outside.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a pendant light.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a front porch with steps, and a small garden area.
A covered patio with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a house and tree.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, bookshelf, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Diamond Springs, CA
  • Place, Historic Main Street Placerville
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Placerville Speedway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Red Hawk Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills

Discover this delightful 1930s countryside haven, seamlessly blending vintage charm with modern comforts. A short drive from historical Downtown Placerville for local shopping and dining. Explore wine tastings, Apple Hill, or venture to South Lake Tahoe, just an hour away. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, perfect for home cooked meals or backyard BBQs. Cozy bedrooms with crisp linens. Ideal for romantic getaways family retreats, or tranquil escapes with friends!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack 'n play & high chair available upon request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not use fireplace

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 072602
Property # 4021496vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Diamond Springs

Located in Diamond Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Smokey Ridge Winery and Field Number Fifteen Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider El Dorado County Fair & Event Center and El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Diamond Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Placerville Speedway - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Red Hawk Casino - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Apple Mountain Golf Resort - 14 min drive - 16.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills located?

This family-friendly Diamond Springs holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Historic Main Street Placerville and Placerville City Hall. Bell Tower and Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

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
Great location and perfect for our needs. Plus free veggies from a cute garden in the back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2026
Terrific guests! Very friendly and easy to communicate with! Took great care of the house. We’d love to have them back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim's home was absolutely amazing. It was close to Apple Hill, grocery stores, and gas stations. It was clean, quiet, and cozy. The garden in the backyard is a nice touch. We would happily stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
Excellent guests! They took wonderful care of our home and left everything very clean and tidy at checkout. We truly appreciate how respectful and considerate they were, and we would be happy to host them again anytime. Highly recommended!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time we stayed at the house we love everything about it; the location, its clean, cozy, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting Patrice and her family again this year. Their communication was excellent from booking through checkout, and they left the house spotless. We’d be happy to host them again anytime and highly recommend them to other hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back of the Moon home is a perfect location with easy access to everything local. Wineries, Apple Hill, Old Hangtown, and unique restaurants. The house is clean, quiet, updated, and at the same time, old Spanish style. Thank you to Kim and Seth for the lovely flowers and thoughtful note welcoming us. The house is equipped with everything we need. We have family close by, so we will stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2026
Such wonderful guests! We truly appreciated how well they cared for the home during their stay. Everything was left so tidy and well taken care of at checkout, which always means a lot to us as hosts. Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so happy you felt comfortable and welcomed during your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re especially glad to hear you’d choose to stay with us again when visiting family. We’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Home!

This was an outstanding home to stay in with my family. Centrally located for everything we wanted to do, extremely clean and welcoming. The garden and basketball court in the back was an amazing surprise! Will stay again when we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Josh and his family were an absolute pleasure to host. From the very beginning, communication was smooth and clear. They were respectful of house rules, left the space clean and tidy, and treated my home with the utmost care. What really stood out was their thoughtfulness and consideration—whether it was asking about what to do with the towels or making sure everything was as they found it. I would gladly host Josh and his family again and would highly recommend them to any future hosts. Looking forward to the opportunity to welcome them back anytime! Thank you for being such fantastic guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect little house for our trip out to see family in placerville. It was clean, convenient and communication with host was great. Love the little touches they have put into this place including the garden in the backyard. My three year old loved the books and games. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2025
Kayla and her family were fantastic guests! They communicated really well from the start and were super respectful of our home—leaving everything in perfect condition. It was a real pleasure hosting them, and we’d be happy to welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was adorable, well appointed, and welcoming. My family had everything we needed and I appreciated the seasonal decor on the porch and in the house. Kim was a great communicator and host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Karah and her family were a pleasure to host. They were friendly, easy to communicate with and left our home in excellent condition. We would love to host them again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Oh my goodness we loved everything about our stay. The house is so cute and cozy. Kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed. We had great communication with the owners and they went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful experience hosting Luke and Meagan! Their communication was fantastic from start to finish, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We were so glad to have the chance to meet them—they were incredibly friendly, kind and a joy to host. We would welcome them back anytime and highly recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently spent 17 days at Back of the Moon Cottage while I was recovering from major back surgery. We live over 3 hours from Marshall Hospital where my surgery was performed so I couldn't return home right away. The Cottage was the perfect place for us to stay. It was very clean and very quiet. Kim and Seth were amazing and always available for anything we needed. It was a wonderful experience staying there.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2026
Amazing guests! They were so friendly and easy to communicate with. They followed all the house rules during their stay and left the home super clean when checking out. We would love to host them again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Back of the Moon!! It is a charming cottage that has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Great location close to restaurants and shopping in the quaint town of Placerville. Kim is a fantastic host and great communicator. She accommodated our needs and was quick to respond to our questions. Thank you Kim and Seth for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
Bill and Doreen were truly outstanding guests. Their communication was excellent from the moment they booked through checkout, and they left our home exceptionally clean. They were also very considerate in taking care of the space, including being mindful about things like adjusting the heat at checkout and leaving the trash cans out for pickup, thank you!! We would gladly host them again anytime and highly recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back of the Moon Cottage is a lovely accommodation, Very comfortable, and everything you need is there, There are outside areas to enjoy, patio table, grill and also another very nice sitting area with flowers and vegetables growing, which was a great place to enjoy the morning with a nice cup of coffee! The cottage is so nicely decorated, very updated and is charming and cozy. Kim is a great host and very responsive. I highly recommend it. Solid Ground Brewery is within walking distance and we enjoyed excellent burgers there, and other drinking options if one chooses. So if you need accommodations in the Placerville CA area, this is an excellent property to choose.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2026
Jone and her group were excellent guests! They were very easy to communicate with and left the cottage super clean when checking out, which we truly appreciated. It’s guests like them that make hosting so rewarding. Jone, we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay at the cottage! Thank you for your kind review and recommendation—it was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Place - Great Stay

We loved our stay at Back of the Moon Cottage. The house was clean, spacious, and very comfortable for the 5 of us. The interior is beautifully updated with the the charm of an old home. We were 5 minutes from Placerville and another 10 minutes from a wedding in Apple Hill. We would stay here again in an instant on our next trip to this region. Great host/great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
Anthony and his family were absolutely wonderful guests! Their communication was excellent from the moment they booked until checkout. They treated our home with great care, leaving it clean and tidy. We would be delighted to host them again anytime and would highly recommend them to any future hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hosts and amazing stay!

Kim was incredibly responsive leading up to our rental dates and was also very accommodating to our needs as we were traveling with our young kids. She set out a pack n play and high chair for us which were in perfect condition and there were books and board games the kids loved. Check in was easy and the rental had everything we needed for our stay. We also loved the handwritten notes in the guestbook, such a nice touch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Annie and her family were amazing guests. They were great at communicating and were very respectful of our home, leaving it clean when checking out. We hope to host them again in the future and would highly recommend them to any future hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a comfortable and stylish home. The owners were easy to work with and provided everything we needed. Back of the Moon is a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and a great location. The property is very well maintained and has everything you need. Close to great places to eat, and easy access to Placerville, Apple Hill and wineries. Host was very responsive and friendly. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2026
Philip was an amazing guest. So easy to interact with and super friendly too! He left the house in excellent condition and was thoughtful throughout his stay. We hope to host him again in the future

About the host

Hosted by Kim Marlin

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