Vacation rentals in Calaveras County

The Shed in Vallecito

This charming little studio cottage was originally built sometime between 1910 and 1925 to house a bakery in conjunction with the butcher shop next door (main house). In the early 1930’s the bakery was closed and the shed was converted into a studio apartment for a young man who lived there for over a decade. In later years it has served as a polling place for Vallecito elections and as a storage facility for various owners. In 2010, after years of neglect, we began a major renovation project in the hopes of returning it to its former glory as a livable cottage. The renovation included new foundation and flooring, new exterior siding, energy efficient windows and doors, and the reframing of the interior walls in order to accommodate the 10” thick insulation. A new bathroom was installed along with the promise of a complete kitchenette to be added in the winter of 2014. The result is a refurbished cottage that is extremely quiet and very comfortable due to the extra thick walls, new insulation, and dual pane windows and doors. It is now completely handicapped accessible. The queen sized Murphy bed has a comfortable memory foam mattress, plenty of pillows and a down comforter and can be folded up for more space during the day. There is a private patio out side the sliding glass door for relaxing. The cottage sits back from the street and is surrounded by a beautiful garden area that offers visitors a quietly, serene setting in which to sip a morning cup of coffee or unwind with a nice glass of locally made wine. A visit to the Vallecito area offers a wide assortment of historical, cultural and outdoor activities. The small town of approximately 300 people is both quiet and welcoming. A short walk, can allow a visitor a peaceful journey into the surrounding countryside where cattle and horses graze in the pastures and birds sing in the trees. Within a 5 minute drive, visitors can wander the shops and sample the wines of the area along Murphy’s trendy Main Street; go spelunking in Moaning Cavern, hike the trail and swim the creek through Natural Bridges or hit the historic district of Angels Camp and a movie at the 75 year old Angels Theater. A 15 minute drive will take you to Columbia State Historical Park and it’s well known Fallon House Theater, New Melones Lake for fishing, boating and waterskiing and Calaveras County Fairgrounds, site of the historic Jumping Frog Jubilee. A 30 minute drive will take you to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the shopping district of Sonora, Mercer Caverns and Cave City or the Stanislaus River at Camp 9. Summer hikes, kayaking and fishing abound within a 1 hour drive from ‘The Shed’ in the Stanislaus National Forest. Winter activities include skiing or snowshoeing at Bear Valley or Dodge Ridge 1 hour away, even Kirkwood Resort is a 2 hour drive. For those with a passion for driving, we are situated about a 2 hour drive from Yosemite National Park, The San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento. When the pass is open in summer a 2-3 hour drive over the Hwy 4 National Scenic Byway takes you through the majestic scenery of the Sierra Nevada, past cold rushing streams, meadows of wildflowers and blue alpine lakes to Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs State Park, and the Lake Tahoe region. A drive along Historic Hwy 49 will take you through the heart of California’s Gold Country where the many small towns offer a bounty of antique stores, unique boutiques, small independent restaurants and interesting museums and mining sites.

The Knotty Pine A-Frame *Lake Access*

Cozy A-Frame with rare PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS nestled in a grove of tall pine and cedar. 90 minutes from YOSEMITE (Big Oak Flat gate), 20 mins from PINE CREST lake and 30 mins to DODGE RIDGE. Perfect for small families and couples looking for a quiet place to relax. Come enjoy a private, peaceful getaway from city life in the Twain Harte mountains. You'll love the sounds of birds singing, the stream trickling and fresh mountain air blowing through the pines. A quiet, peaceful and serene experience.

[HOT TUB] Twin Rivers Tiny House, Latvian Retreat

The Tiny Home is an Escape ONE XL (with HOT TUB) ,388 square feet including two lofts- each with a queen bed. The bathroom is very spacious for a tiny home, complete with a standard bathtub/shower and a Separett composting toilet from Sweden. The maple cabinetry kitchen is complete with a gas cooktop/oven, as well as a full size fridge. It has a comfortable living space with a sofa bed couch and a TV/Roku Bluetooth Soundbar, the main loft also has a TV/Roku. As well as A/C and heating to relax.

Whispering Pines Apartment

The wildflowers in our Sierras are absolutely breathtaking right now! Our apartment is located under our main house, with its own keyless private entrance. You'll enjoy a quiet and peaceful setting among tall pines, with wildlife abound. Amador County is rich in gold mining history, and has many charming gold rush towns for you to visit. If your travel journeys include both Yosemite and Lake Tahoe, we are conveniently located between the two ( 2 1/2 hours from Yosemite, and 1 1/2 from Tahoe)

Bixel Bungalow-in Historic Columbia Gold Rush Town

Pets Welcome, no extra fee. Relaxing base for adventure in the Sierra Foothills. Detached house & garden. We put a lot of care into ensuring this is a comfortable, aesthetic and functional place to stay. 1 mile from Columbia State Historic Park, 5 miles to Sonora or Jamestown and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. 14 miles to Murphys , 37 miles to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, 50 miles to Bear Valley Ski Resort. 53 miles to Yosemite. Guests always say "the best Air BNB we have ever stayed at!"

Private studio with a foothill scenery

Cozy, yet spacious studio with private entrance. Large bathroom with kitchenette (microwave & mini fridge). King size bed & air mattress avail. for additional guests. Private back patio with BBQ. Enjoy a game of Corn hole and view at the top of the property. 5min drive to Lake Hogan for day use, hiking, biking, Disc golf & fishing. Lake Camanche & Pardee Reservoirs near by as well. La Contenta Golf Club 5min away. Harrah's Northern Ca Casino & Jackson Rancheria within 25-45min away.

Love Creek Cabin | Nature Escape | Arnold-Murphys

We are delighted to share a truly remarkable retreat: a meticulously restored cabin, originally built in 1934. This exceptional property offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in nature and profound tranquility. This cozy, secluded, and off-grid cabin is furnished with luxury amenities, modern conveniences, and a well-equipped kitchen. It's situated on 2.5 acres, with its private creek. Easily accessible via a paved road, 3 minutes to Avery, 8 minutes to Arnold, and 12 minutes to Murphys.

Wimberly Cottage @ Red Rooster Ranch

GET AWAY TO THE COUNTRY CHARM OF MURPHYS CALIFORNIA. Wimberly Cottage @ Red Rooster Ranch. An exceptionally cute, clean, classy, chic, comfortable, cozy cottage awaits. A 5 minute walk to the Town’s shops, restaurants, fairytale park, wine-tasting, concerts - relaxation and entertainment. Queen bed, soaking tub and shower, outfitted kitchenette with microwave/convection oven, patios with barbecue, washer/dryer, TV, WiFi, in a beautiful garden setting. THE FINEST MURPHYS HAS TO OFFER.

The Plaza at Dardnelle Vista

The Plaza at Dardnelle Vista: A one of a kind retreat,nestled in the pines of the Sierra Nevada mountains of central California. Panoramic vistas of the surrounding beauty greet you upon arrival into this gated, secluded setting. The arched entrance opens into a friendly living room,dining and kitchen area. Tastefully done with accents of stone and glass,awe-inspiring views,that extend light years beyond the private patio,are all part of what gives the Plaza its character. Steve and Sue

NEW Downtown Mountain Lodge @ 577 Main Street

Unit #2, Mountain Lodge: LOCATION!!! Our Favorite!! Brand new unit, renovated inside & out! Fun Rustic Cabin Décor! Located just a block down from the Historic Murphys Hotel & close walking distance to EVERYTHING! There is one spacious King Bedroom & one Queen Bedroom with nice size kitchen! Our Winemakers Tavern, Unit 1, is located in front of this unit and shares a side deck, just in case you want added space for family & friends! Check it out! Sorry, we have a Strict NO Pet Policy.

Bright Private Guest House, Steps from Downtown

Bright, cozy guest cabin just steps from downtown Plymouth. Postcard views, country cottage. Guest have entire guesthouse to themselves with private parking and entrance. Minutes from various wineries, attractions and quaint country adventures. Note: please no extensive cooking. There is no stove top, only a mini fridge, toaster, microwave and kettle coffee maker. There are also two friendly dogs, But they cannot access. Pets accepted but one 1 pet per stay. LGBTQIA friendly.

The Hideaway

The Hideaway is an enchanting one room casita situated on the outer crest of the property, The Confluence. Wake up to the sunrise with a lush *View* of the natural countryside from your private deck. The Hideaway is accessed by a foot path (200ft) from the Main House. The Private Bathroom is off of the Main House (200ft walk from the room). From the parking area to the room, it is roughly 400ft. There is no kitchen or cooking appliances other than a hot water kettle and a mini-frig.