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Secluded and PRIVATE Sierra Nevada Foothills vineyard home

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded and PRIVATE Sierra Nevada Foothills vineyard home

2000sqft Milled Log Home on 2.25 Acres in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Vineyard of Cabernet Vines and orchard. 3Bd 2.5bth with soaring 20’ ceiling open concept living/dining room. Large lighted outdoor decks for entertaining. 5 minutes to the town of Colfax. 15 minutes to Auburn and Grass Valley 30 minutes to Nevada City. 1hr to Truckee and 1.5hrs to North Lake Tahoe. World class hiking, biking, kayaking, water sports and winter sports. Home is perfect for families and friends.

Property manager

Richard Thorby

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The childrens room up a flight of wooden stairs

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Secluded Gold Country Vineyard Home in the Sierra Foothills

About the area

Map
Colfax, CA

What's nearby

  • Rollins Lake - 15 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Empire Mine State Historic Park - 22 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Center For The Arts - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds - 25 min drive - 24.8 km
  • North Star House - 27 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 3 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dine n Dash Pub & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Frog - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded and PRIVATE Sierra Nevada Foothills vineyard home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded and PRIVATE Sierra Nevada Foothills vineyard home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded and PRIVATE Sierra Nevada Foothills vineyard home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded and PRIVATE Sierra Nevada Foothills vineyard home located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sierra Vista Community Center, Colfax Area Heritage Museum and Stevens Trail Trailhead. Auburn State Recreation Area and Rollins Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). Colfax Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Secluded and PRIVATE Sierra Nevada Foothills vineyard home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melissa m., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
In town for a family wedding and had a wonderful stay! The house is exactly as described and comfortable. It is tricky to find, especially at night. We took the freeway exit recommended by the owners vs Google Maps but then Google still took us the wrong way…basically ended up at a blocked fire road and It took us awhile to figure out how to get around. Recommend providing people with specific turn by turn directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt very quiet and isolated, but it was still a short easy drive to town. We were delighted to see the pigs next door! The house was immaculate. We wish we could've stayed longer. Communicating via the messaging system was a little tricky. In our communications, there were directions to the house, but no address or phone number. I used a reference to a street name in the directions and photos of what the house looked like to find it, but even when I had a laptop available, I had to dig back to one old email that had the actual address, and I never did locate a phone number. I'm not sure the property owners were aware that that information was not readily available in the messages, so they should include it next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific girls getaway
I stayed at Richard's place with two friends for a girls' weekend. It was the perfect spot! Comfortable beds, great kitchen and lots of space to hang out. Really loved the peaceful location -- but do keep in mind that the GPS does not get you there accurately (Richard had warned us and sent us specific instructions). We spent a lot of time at the house and then driving back and forth between it and Nevada City (~30 min drive). The upstairs AC was broken when we were there (downstairs was fine), but we let Richard know and given his responsiveness, I'm sure it will be fixed soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob H., Riverside, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem in the rolling mountains of Sacramento gold country
We have VRBO’d all over the US and Europe plus having been a host. This was an exceptional property, clean, functional, well furnished and centrally located between big city shopping and the delightful and historical old mining towns along the well-known Highway 49. And, even better, surrounded with multiple craft breweries and boutique wineries. Tasting rooms every where. The cabin was just delightful. Easy access and good parking. It slept six comfortably, and with the temperatures in the high nineties, very well air conditioned. We were four very active seniors in our eighty’s and two of our “kids” in their mid-fifties and enjoyed our stay quite well. Would also be great for “young’ns because of all the quail and deer right at the doorstep, plus a fox parading around back! Reasonably priced and good value. Highly recommended!! 🤓👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Serene
This is a beautiful house with a big master bedroom/bath(shower/tub) downstairs and two bedrooms/full bath(shower) upstairs. The half bath is off the kitchen. The bedrooms were all very comfortable. The living room was very spacious and comfortable with plenty of space for everyone to move around. We found it difficult to work the TV and could not watch anything but Netflix because we didn't have a "code/password." Maybe it has been set up that way by the owner. There are lots of pictures of kids shows displayed on the screen. If the internet is important to you, it is slow but works well. The kitchen was set up well which made cooking very easy. It is a wonderful, secluded, and quiet location. We enjoyed our stay very much and would book there again without hesitation. Richard is an excellent host and immediately answers any and all questions. Pam
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yury K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quite place to recharge your mind!
The house is really nice and well equipped with all the necessary stuff. Even old film slides are there. Not sure if any slide projector is available there, we didn’t find it. The house is located far away from the freeway in a quite place. It was great to have a dinner outside at the front deck. Some minor issues: - Low/weak light over the dinner table: if you want to play board games with friends in the evening, then bring your own lamps/flashlights; - Internet and WiFi connection is not good; - Smart TV is slow. And it was almost impossible to watch anything especially in a combination of previous point. That's why we used our own external media player (Apple TV); - Don't forget any food anywhere: an army of ants will be right here in the morning :) Luckily, there is a Raid Ant under the kitchen sink; - Cornhole game at the backyard is totally useless since it’s too old ¯/_(ツ)_/¯
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond awesome!!
We really enjoyed our stay.. they provided so much of the little things we forgot.. like syrup for our pancakes.. The place was super clean and spacious with very comfortable beds .. Everything was just as advertised and we had everything we needed for meal prep.. can opener, seasonings, oil etc.. I would definitely highly recommend and will hopefully be back on the next vacation! :) Also note.. We do recommend following the owners direction as GPS was a bit confusing and brought us in "the back way" that has a gate for emergency access..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
It’s hard to find but once you find it… It’s a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Richard is great to deal with!
The format for this review required me to rate things I cannot rate about the house. Unfortunately we were not able to get to the property because an unusually intense snowstorm in the area forced road closures. Richard kept in close touch with us as the storm developed. When it became obvious that travel was not possible he promptly refunded our money. He was professional and polite and understanding. I hope we can go there in the future. I am rating five stars for excellent communication and five stars as an overall rating because Richard handled this unusual situation very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful setting, beautiful cabin!
Beautiful cabin in a gloriously quiet setting! Well-stocked, spacious open concept, nicely furnished, comfortable beds, and a peaceful deck with comfortable outdoor furniture. A relaxing and refreshing get-away with friends...not too far from home (Sacramento area) but yet it feels like it is blissfully far away from the craziness of city life. Richard is an excellent communicator and promptly responsive to our inquiries. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was more than expected. Great outside deck and porch overlooking a small vineyard. Deer came to the property every morning. Beds were comfortable and had more supplies than expected. Only negative was lights need to be brighter in main bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and relaxing
Beautiful surrounding and great property! Central to a variety of great things for my kids to do and really appreciated Richard's communication and close availability if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benny H., El Cajon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A special family vacation
Found property just as advertised. Easy to find, very accommodating. Enjoyed wildlife (deer) in area. Outdoor seating on deck very comfortable. A great spot for summer or winter stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
Spacious and cozy at the same time, perfect cabin experience for our holiday, lots of fun things to do in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Colfax
What a beautiful place and especially the wildlife all around the home and especially in the early mornings. We had a great stay and look forward to coming back during the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charity R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful clean home!!!
We wanted to do a spring break getaway to the snow, and it ended up that there was no snow in Colfax! But, once we arrived on the beautiful property, it was meant to be! Their property is so kid friendly, tons of room to run around explore, and play! We were a 45 minute drive to the snow, and while at home the kids got to play in perfect weather without having to put on and off snow gear! The house was clean, the kitchen had all of the necessary appliances and spices for the ones that we forgot! It was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy!
The perfect relaxation getaway!Very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
My family and I had an amazing weekend. The property is beautiful and peaceful. The house is spacious and very clean. Richard was responsive and helpful. My family and I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Grant & Marian G., Whitewater

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the open concept!
Loved the outdoor space! Inside was clean & bright & pretty well stocked. As their first guest, we would offer this advice: some extra seating in the living room would be helpful, especially for watching TV. Also, a small table is needed by the front door as a ‘drop zone’ for keys, sunglasses & such. Cleaning ppl were barely done when we arrived so can’t properly review check in. But all in all, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property! Priced very fair! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020