The Captain’s Cottage is a well appointed, relaxing three-bedroom home tastefully decorated in a nautical Cape Code style. It is located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Gold Country, close to the Ione Castle, many recreational activities, and quaint Gold Rush towns.
Activities within Amador County include:
Cycling -bring your own bikes.
Kayaking
Boating
Fly Fishing -(permits required)
Fishing -(permits required)
Hunting ) -(permits required
Water Skiing -Lake Camanche
Jet Skiing- Lake Camanche
Swimming
Skiing -Kirkwood Ski Resort-45 min.
Snowmobiling
Cross Country Skiing
Mountaineering
Rock Climbing
Spelunking - Black Chasm-Volcano=30 min from here, Moaning Caverns- Calaveras=60 min from here and California Caverns-Angels Camp =30 min. from here. Mercer Caverns-Murphy's= 1 hr. from here.
Walking - Trails at Howard Park as well.
Horseback Riding
Golf - located here in Ione
Gambling Casinos - Jackson Rancheria
Winery Tours off Hwy 88 and in Plymouth
Shopping
Groceries
Antiquing - Jackson, Sutter Creek, Plymouth, and Ione
Cinemas - Jackson Regal
Live Theater - Jackson and Volcano
Restaurants
Wildlife Viewing- Star Gazing and Bird Watching
Library
Churches
Museums
ATM/Bank
Massage Therapist
Fitness Center
Health/Beauty Spa
Laundromat
Medical Services- Amador Hospital in Jackson
Scenic Drives- Hwy 88 takes you up to South Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley
Nearby: In Ione
Lake Amador
Lake Pardee
Lake Camanche
Castle Oaks Golf course
Ione Preston Castle
The Corner Café
Ione downtown including 4 restaurants and 2 Pizzeria’s