Guesthouse 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 Carriage House on Barretta in downtown Sonora!

This beautiful refuge boasts the convenience of a 5 minute walk to downtown where you will find eclectic shopping, restaurants and nightlife. We provide off street parking with a private outdoor patio. Yosemite National Park West Gate is 1 hour away! Please be aware that Apr 13 thru Jun 30 and Aug 17 thru Oct 27 a park reservation is required from 5am to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and on May 27, Jun 19, Sep 2 and Oct 14. From Jul 1 thru Aug 16 a reservation is required from 5am to 4pm daily.

Dragoon Gulch Retreat

Relax in our peaceful, centrally located setting, surrounded by nature. The Dragoon Gulch Retreat is the perfect spot for you. We are a short 15 minute walk to downtown Sonora and a 7 minute drive to Columbia State Historic Park. Many more amazing adventures await! Tuolumne County is one of the most beautiful places in California. If you enjoy history and the outdoors, you will love it here. Yosemite National Park's is only an hour and a half away! Lakes, streams, hiking, skiing, await you.

Adorable two-bedroom guesthouse

Relax with the family and stay amongst the oak trees. Watch the deer from the patio on this 2+ acre property near the historical Columbia State Park. Enjoy other attractions in the area including downtown Sonora, Yosemite, Pinecrest Lake, two local ski resorts (Dodge Ridge and Bear Valley), wine-tasting in Murphys, New Malones Lake, local caverns, cooking classes at Yankee Hill Winery, Calaveras Big Trees and much more! Can you work remotely? Come enjoy a comfortable work space with a view.

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.

Cottage at the Broken Branch

Experience the historic Gold Country and Yosemite national park staying in this newly renovated 1800s mining cabin. Originally built in the late 1800s for the miners of the Crystal Rock mine, the cottage now has heat, air conditioning, highspeed wifi, a kitchen, and bathroom. The Broken Branch is a small working ranch, so the beautiful sunrise views include several horses, donkeys, and goats. It's about an hour and a half to Yosemite and only minutes from downtown Columbia and Sonora.

Horseshoe Cottage Murphys

Our peaceful 1-bedroom cottage has everything you need for your Murphys getaway (two adults, not suitable for infants/children). The unit includes self check-in, free parking, free coffee & tea. During your stay, you can also enjoy using a convenient private bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Horseshoe Cottage is within walking distance to Locke Vineyard or 1 mile driving distance to downtown Murphys w/ great restaurants, park, and wineries. An ideal base to explore the area. No pets.

The Hideaway Below

Escape to the mountains and unwind in this private, cozy guest suite located beneath our main home with a separate entrance. We are located in Groveland, CA just about a 10 minute drive to restaurants and a grocery store. The home is about a 45-50 minute drive to the west Yosemite gate entrance. The one bedroom guest suite has a queen bed, small bathroom, coffee nook, microwave, and mini fridge. This guest suite is perfect for couples or solo travelers

Private Guesthouse Just 5 Miles to Downtown Sonora

Super clean 1-bedroom guesthouse located in peaceful Phoenix Lake Estates—10 minutes from historic downtown Sonora. 80 miles to Yosemite, 21 miles to Pinecrest Lake, 29 miles to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, and close to two casinos. Inside, you’ll find a spacious bedroom, bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living room with a pullout sofa bed, and a workspace. Many apologies, but we do now allow animals due to allergies.

Studio In The Pines

The studio has its own private entrance and deck that overlooks the woods and Turn Back Creek. The studio is on the property of the McCaffrey House Bed and Breakfast. Guests are encouraged to roam the property, but please be aware that the studio is a separate unit from the main house and to please be courteous of their guests.

Wooded Retreat

Wooded Retreat is a private studio apartment separate from main house, surrounded by trees and nature. Sitting on your deck you feel as though you in the trees. Watch deer, wild turkeys and rascally squirrels working feverishly gathering pine nuts!! Property not suited for children or pets!

La CASITA at the HACIENDA private guest house w/TV

The Hacienda - A beautiful 5 acre ranch perched on a hill above Sonora with great views Included in your stay are our guidebooks to help you start your adventure CLICK OUR PROFILE TO SEE OUR OTHER ROOMS SAME LOCATION