Vacation rentals in Lost City

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.

Barnview Bungalow Farm Stay

Try on a slice of farm life from our Barnview Bungalow. This tiny house studio is right in the middle of our functioning farm. It comes with a large covered deck with views of our young apple orchard and big red barn. If you dream of wide open spaces, big skies, and farm animal encounters this is the place for you. Accommodations include: A full sized memory foam bed, kitchenette with mini fridge and two stove burners, stone-floored bathroom with a large walk-in shower, and washer and dryer.

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.

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.

Whispering Pines Apartment

The fall colors are spectacular for a hike up scenic Highway 88! 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)

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.

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 from 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.

Private Couples Retreat -Prime Wine Country Spot

Gated and secluded for the most privacy imaginable cottage is adjacent to our home on our ranch. It is in a private area and quiet. Grapes, walnuts and almonds surround us. Close to local Lodi and Amador wineries! Hop skip and a jump to downtown Lodi, Jackson and Sutter Creek. Yosemite for a day trip. Luxury queen size Temperpedic bed. Full bathroom with shower kitchen. Custom cabinets and granite countertops. NEW Weber gas grill. AMAZING salt water POOL

Cozy Cottage Nestled Under the Oaks “Oak Nest”

Last days of December! Quiet retreat from holiday bustle. We are a 1 hour and 50 min drive to the Yosemite entrance gate. Oak Nest Cottage is a quiet retreat on 5 wooded acres. The humble cottage is 600 sq feet. Super clean and efficient. The private and quiet cottage includes a kitchenette, bathroom w/ shower, deck, carport and a loft bedroom w/ air cooler. It is comfortably romantic for 2 , safe & affordable for solo travelers.

Tiny House. Horses/Goats. Dog Friendly. 10 Acres

A Secluded, 10 Acre City Escape with Goats, Horses, Birds, Trees, Fresh Air and A Full View of Stars at Night. Only 1 Hour to Sacramento 2 Hours to San Fran 30 minutes to Restaurants and Wineries Self Checkin Pet Friendly If you choose to venture out of the cabin we have over 10 acres to roam where you’ll have the opportunity to encounter our super friendly goats, majestic horses, wildlife and many plants and trees.

Historic Stone Home and Charming Retreat Getaway!

Such a magical place of sunlight with a Creekside setting to enjoy the outdoor living. Meander down a paved driveway to your own private stone home, located within walking distance to Amador City, just minutes from the Shenandoah Valley wine region and Sutter Creek along historic Highway 49, California's Gold Country. Amador City is California's smallest incorporated city, with a population of just under 200 residents.