Holiday houses in Sierra Nevada

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Guest suite in Pollock Pines

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 383 reviews

The Hatchery at Heather Hill

The "Hatchery" is a bright and cheery cottage nestled in the Sierra foothills. Our guest house is attached to our main residence, on a 10.9 acre parcel, down a private road. We are here if you need us, but respect your privacy if not! We are 12 miles from Placerville, 7 miles from Apple Hill and close to local wineries. For winter fun, we are 43 miles (drive time 1 hour) from Sierra at Tahoe. Please note: We are NOT close to the freeway, and there are several windy roads in and out of our area.

20–27 Oct

$245 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Placerville

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 401 reviews

Small ranch, Wineries. Views, Gardens, Animals

Rural area 20 minutes from Placerville. Surrounded by 25 Wineries in Somerset and Fairplay. Apple Hill 20 minutes. Rivers, lake, hiking trails all close by. Skiing 45 minutes Choice of good restaurants, Great grocery store, all minutes away. Spacious living, In-Law unit located below my home. Separate and completely private. Patio, yard, parking and entry door, all private and separate. Gated security. Sheep and Tortoises live here. Welcome to visit them. I can provide treats to feed.

9–16 Aug

$222 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Placerville

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 407 reviews

Miners Cottage

Cozy Private Cottage in a country setting. A retreat to recharge the soul. Two miles from Hwy 50. Ideal for 2 people, Queen bed, Quality linens and towels, Closet, bathroom with large shower. Mini fridge, Microwave. Coffee, tea and hot cocoa. WIFI. Smart Tv. Patio with the decorative pond and waterfall. 3 miles to historic Placerville and its unique shops. 6 miles from Coloma (Gold Discovery Park). Close to Wineries, Apple Hill, Christmas Trees, Rafting, Kayaking, 1 hour to Skiing.

25 Jan – 1 Feb

$153 NZD per night

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Home in Placerville

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 376 reviews

Entire Cottage Near Historic Downtown Placerville.

The space Our 950 square foot A-frame cottage is located near historic Placerville in El Dorado County, the heart of California’s gold country. It is one of two houses on the two-acre property. We live in the main house, so if you need anything at all, we are easily accessible. The cottage is less than a mile from highway 50 and is conveniently located close to many fun activities. Visit historical sites, taste at award winning wineries and take a walk down historical Main Street.

19–26 Aug

$209 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Cabin in Nevada City

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Playful Mountain Sunset Escape

Starting from two cargo containers, this home was built to be a seamless space to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing any luxuries while you play. Designed to be an off-grid, sustainable home, this house features a movable glass wall, which opens the living room into the outdoors facing the setting sun. Beautiful native landscaping surrounds a basketball court and covered dining area. Indoors, natural light and a playful spark runs throughout with a second story hammock to enjoy it all!

11–18 Apr

$301 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Placerville

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews

Gold Hill Hideaway ~ Comfy Clean Studio

Gold Hill hideaway is a 450 square foot studio with a kitchen, bathroom, outdoor patio, and private entrance in quiet surroundings. Situated between the towns of Placerville and Coloma this is an ideal location for visiting nearby Saureel Vineyard, hiking trails, kayaking, white water rafting, mountain biking, and relaxing at Apple Hill Ranches. Visit nearby wineries of El Dorado County or take a scenic 40 minute drive to wine taste in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County.

15–22 Oct

$202 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Pioneer

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Whispering Pines Apartment

Spring has sprung! Kirkwood Ski Resort still has a ton of new snow. We are 50 minutes from the ski resort. 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. We're powered with a whole house generator in case of an outage, which includes full power to the apartment. World class wineries are a 30 minute drive, or visit our historical gold rush towns.

23–30 Oct

$165 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Wilseyville

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Sierra Foothills River Retreat

Enjoy a private guest suite on the Mokelumne river with no cleaning fees and a hassle free stay. Fall asleep to the sound of the river. Sit on 1 of 3 decks to enjoy the scenic views and watch the wildlife. Walk in the river, go fishing, pan for gold. The lower deck on the river has a hammock & 2 person swing. Visit Silver lake, Kirkwood, Big Trees Nat. Park or Lake Tahoe. Go wine tasting, antiquing or hiking.

12–19 Sep

$159 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in South Lake Tahoe

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 623 reviews

Private Studio in Tahoe Paradise

Enjoy your own private studio, with private entrance on a quiet street surrounded by National Forest. The studio has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, private bathroom, lounge area with a gas fire place and kitchenette. We are surrounded by lots of great mountain bike/hiking trails, 15 minutes to the lake, and three ski resorts within a thirty minute drive. Perfect location for a fun stay.

$142 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Bungalow in South Lake Tahoe

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 557 reviews

Couples retreat in the mountains

Our place is conveniently located between Sierra at Tahoe and Heavenly ski areas with access for hiking and bike paths. 5-10 min. to lakes, restaurants, beaches, casinos and shopping. This detached unit is tastefully decorated and includes microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, Direct TV and WIFI surrounded by peaceful gardens. There are 8 steps down to the unit.

6–11 Apr

$205 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Cottage in Placerville

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews

Meadow Guest Cottage

Meadow Guest Cottage is located in the Apple Hill region. The meadow in front of the Guest House is an open meadow with oak trees and pine trees. There is another Meadow and a barn across the street from the Guest House and a Barn behind the Guest House. The large Porch with rocking chairs invites you to relax and enjoy the view. Enjoy!

13–20 Aug

$305 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Cabin in Pollock Pines

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Cozy River Cabin/HOT TUB/Escape from the Bay

Escape the city and enjoy your Cozy River Cabin, just steps from South Fork American River. The cabin can accommodate 4 adults and 2 kids under the age of 5 and pets per county guidelines. The River and Hot Tub are fully accessible and can sooth the soul when you combine the warm jets with the sound of the flowing American River!

25 Jul – 1 Aug

$910 NZD per night