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Take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and an arcade/games room at A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views


  • Escape to a peaceful countryside retreat overlooking the Calaveras River and rolling oak-covered hills. This private 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level home offers beautiful scenery, relaxing outdoor spaces, and easy access to lakes, wineries, caves, and historic Gold Rush towns.

    Perfect for families or small groups looking to unwind in nature while still being close to the Sierra foothills’ best attractions.

    Outdoor Living

    Relax and take in the scenery from multiple outdoor spaces:

    • Free-form in-ground Geremia pool
    • Wraparound pool deck with hillside and river views
    • 20×20 covered gazebo furnished like an outdoor living room
    • Comfortable seating, dining table, refrigerator, and extra chairs
    • Peaceful surroundings with deer, birds, and wild turkeys

    The sound of the nearby river creates a calm atmosphere perfect for relaxing afternoons or quiet evenings under the stars.

    Nearby Lakes & Outdoor Recreation

    The area offers abundant outdoor activities and beautiful lakes:

    • Hogan Reservoir – 10 minutes
    • Lake Camanche – 20 minutes
    • New Melones Lake – 45 minutes
    • Lake Tulloch – about 25 miles

    Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, cave exploration, and wine tasting throughout the region.

    Nearby attractions also include historic Gold Rush towns, vineyards, microbreweries, art galleries, antique shops, and museums.

    Wi-Fi

    Due to the remote location, internet access is provided through a Verizon hotspot, suitable for browsing and checking email.

    Guest Policy

    Please book with the exact number of guests in your party. Occupancy will be verified to ensure compliance with house rules.

    Lastly, the living and dining rooms feature Persian rugs, and the bedrooms have white carpet. To help protect them, we’ve placed plastic runners in high-traffic areas.

    Although food and drinks are not permitted in the bedrooms per our house rules, the runners help prevent accidental spills and avoid unnecessary costs for both guests and hosts.
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not inside house the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1. Need the guest list when booking. And no unregistered guests. 2. Put things back where you found them
3. Don’t put potato peelings, eggshells, or vegetable cuttings into the garbage disposal. 4. Rinse the dirty dishes and put them in the dishwasher
5. No food or drinks in the bedrooms, and no shoes in the house. 6. Turn off the AC and any running fans and lights before you leave.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Can have a good time but not boisterous parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside house the house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Can have a good time but not boisterous parties.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Valley Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Butte Store and Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castle Oaks Golf Course and Greenhorn Creek Resort. New Hogan Lake and Sutter Creek Theater are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Valley Springs travel guide
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Valley Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by hills and trees.
    Tulloch Reservoir
    57 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • New Hogan Lake
    9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Mokelumne River
    24 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Calaveras County Museum Complex
    29 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Harrah's Northern California Casino
    38 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Factory
    6 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • 145 Club
    9 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from New Hogan Lake and within 16 miles (25 km) of Mokelumne River and Calaveras County Museum Complex. Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital and Mark Twain Medical Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views Reviews

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is amazing. The location right on the river provided gorgeous views. Deer and wild turkeys came to visit everyday. The house is huge and would accommodate a family gathering. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a lovely stay!

Stayed with friends and our teenagers and had a great time. The pool is fantastic and it was the view perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful outdoor space

plenty of room, well stocked kitchen, outdoor space is the most incredible feature. Pool is great, pavillion with shade makes it perfect. The view is a wow!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

There is a wonderful view of the river with the relaxing sound of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

The pool was great. Hanging outside when it was not over 90 degrees was great. I loved hearing the river. Kids did not want to get out of the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View and pool that will blow your mind!

This property is truly one of a kind. The house is large and easily accommodates multiple families. It is an older home, so don't expect a ton of bells and whistles. But it is clean and large. The property is absolutely stunning! The view in the back of the home over the river valley looks like a computer background and the pool area was THE highlight of our trip. The property manager, Maria, is great to work with and very available throughout the process. Overall, a 5-star property, and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not worth what we paid I don't enjoy writing critical reviews, but I wish I'd seen an honest one before agreeing to pay such a high price for the weekend. We booked this to celebrate a birthday with a small group of families. The best part was the outdoor living area but there were restrictions around making noise outside starting at 8pm kept us from using it at night. Forcing us inside, on VERY uncomfortable couches. Had we known in advance we wouldn’t have booked this place. The beds and pillows were old and uncomfortable in multiple rooms. The plastic floor runners kept getting stuck under the doors and tripping us, and were extremely frustrating. Even with them and rules against food and drink in the rooms there were Ants in the bedrooms, that got into our suitcases and came home with us! The pool was the main reason we booked and is the listing's featured photo, but it was FREEZING even in direct sun on an 86 degree day, and the bottom looked dirty. There was no guidance on where the outdoor lights were, including the pool lights. I suggest a solar cover. The listing also advertised “a games room,” but it was actually a few board games. I hope the owners can address these things for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Valley Springs

The family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The property was conveniently located to our destinations, and kept us entertained while at the house. Will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great property out in the country

Great place to stay for the weekend as we were visiting family. Great deck and BBQ area to relax and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Private, great for a relaxing getaway for large families

Would love to come back during the summer and use the pool... Great BBQ area, great for families to come together and relax in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere where tv and internet isn't really a thing to do
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverfront Vacation Retreat

This property is a retreat, you feel like you are away from it all. The location is gorgeous, the house is beautiful and had something for everyone within our group. The owner is one of the best, couldn't be more helpful or kind. Was definitely the best trip we have had and can hardly wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

We enjoyed our time here. Great backyard! As noted that a room is locked, u can't get to the pool from the room that is closed off, which would be so nice to not have to go to the backyd, from the front door, but the river is right there and u can hear it, which is even better. We had to drive to fish, because of grandkids are a lil young to hike that route but it was overall great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous pool with a view

We enjoyed the setting so much! It was a relaxing and beautiful place. Loved hearing the creek from the house. excellent communication from host. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with family and friends

The place was great. It surprised us with the view and location. The only challenge was that pool was cold even though it was sunny. I wish they had a headted pool or I would not recommend the place if you are going for the pool. We had barbeque and some amazing time with friends / family - its a nice get away not too far from the bay and the location is nice. We all enjoyed the stay and would recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway from the city

The house was nice and pretty much isolated. Pool was nice too but unfortunately it did rain on one of the days we were here. This place would be perfect for the summer especially with it having a pool. Outdoor deck is a nice area to relax and enjoy the scenery. Even had deers walk by the back while we were bbqing. Just a few mosquitoes, other than that we enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gorgeous view off pool deck.

I rented this home for the family of my new son-in-law during the weekend of the wedding. We checked out the home when we dropped off welcome bags. Home is definitely not handicapped accessible and had a bit of an odd smell, but was plenty spacious inside for several couples. The pool in the back of the house had a gorgeous view of the river down below. A bit pricey for a winter stay, but well worth the cost if you will have time to spend outside in the pool with the view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good property for 5 friends

Property manager had mixed up the date of arrival and the house wasn’t ready when we arrived. Took a couple of hours to clean while we waited by the pool. The living room furniture wasn’t conducive to watching TV comfortably but we didn’t really want to watch much TV. The pool area was very nice. Some of the kitchen cookery/dishes weren’t very clean and we ended up washing most things before use. The owner was pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the Pool

We had a great week in this house. We spend hours and hours swimming, playing and floating in the pool. We grilled outside most nights, but usually ate in because of pesky bees (that were only around when we were trying to eat dinner). Lots of great places to sit outside. We loved the view from the yard and the balconies. Hearing the river all the time just added to the ambiance! When we weren’t swimming in the backyard we went fishing and kayaking (with our own kayaks) on New Hogan Lake. We also went to Lake Alpine for the day which was lovely although crowded. We recommend going early. The kitchen had everything we needed. Overall, the house met all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

This was the perfect size for our family of ten. My husband and I stayed at our home next door, and our children and their spouses stayed at the VRBO. The living room was big enough for all of us to be able to sit and talk. There were two tables, which fit all ten of us inside, and there were tables outside, which also accommodated ten. There were plenty of plates, silverware, pans, cooking utensils, glasses and knives. The outside area was spacious and offered shade, if needed. The pool was large enough for everyone, and pool toys and beach towels were provided. The view was gorgeous, and plenty of lounge chairs offered a chance to enjoy it. We shalll definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Happy 18th Birthday

We loved this property so much! We celebrated our son's 18th birthday here. The house has a great pool and there was lots of room -- a huge deck and shaded gazebo and lots of little nooks and crannies hidden about to retreat. The sound of the river and the gorgeous views were stunning. And the stars at night -- Wow! My son and his friends slept outside one night just to take it all in. They had a fox sighting! The house and kitchen was plentifully stocked -- no need to bring any of your own cooking equipment at all. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. The property has many, many stairs! It was good exercise for us, but something to know if you need single floor property. ABOVE and BEYOND: Our arrangement was a bit complicated and it required a lot of communication with JP and Rosa. They were incredibly helpful and got back to us right away with every question we asked. They went above and beyond to work with us to make our stay pleasant and fun for our son's birthday. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great house, not so great professionalism

We had a small group of friends come to stay at this beautiful property over a late-July weekend. We had an amazing time in the pool, enjoyed the gorgeous view, and lounged around in the gazebo. The house itself was wonderful & we have no complaints about our stay there! What we do have issue with is the fact that it took the owner well over the 21 days to return our deposit. Time was of utmost importance in getting the money to him when we wanted to reserve the house, and so we expected the same courtesy would be given in refunding the deposit. We had to contact him several times in regards to getting the money sent back, which we found very unprofessional. We would love to say that we would stay here again, because the house was amazing, but we are sure we could find something similar with a little less hassle in getting refunded on a deposit we made sure was to the owner in a timely manner.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice views by the pool.

Very nice location, pool/patio was nice small refrigerator out by the pool was great for snacks and drinks in 90+ weather. You cannot beat the view and sound of the river 5 stars for that. My only complaints was most of the window coverings were not functional and you could not close them. Some were also broken. There is no lock on the master bedroom door. Other great stuff is kitchen has everything you needed. Refrigerator has an ice maker which was nice. We prepared most of our food at the home and used the grill by the pool for dinners. We also loved the large table by the pool and grill to eat our dinners. Wi-Fi is not that great just for emails, and we could not watch much tv which was fine. My husband had a Teams meeting and he was able to connect using our personal hotspot. FYI there are a lot of stairs to get to the pool I think about 20, and there are 3 levels in the home. This is not a problem for most but for frail elderly or wheelchair bound this would not be a good place. There are 4 bedrooms all nice 3 on 3rd level upstairs and 1 downstairs 1st level, which my old teen enjoyed. The host were great to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

I booked this home for my husbands birthday weekend. He wanted to go fishing so I was looking for something close to the lake and accessible to water. Maria and Jp were very responsive and accommodating through my whole experience. I had many questions before I booked and they were very quick to answer back. The home was very clean, and had plenty of space for my group of 8. The house was also stocked with plenty of dishes and condiments I needed for the weekend. The view from the house is absolutely breath taking as well and made the home feel very cozy and welcoming. Even though Maria suggested the lake close by for fishing my husband was able to do most of his fishing down at the river, all 4 men caught many trout! The hike down to the river is not for the faint but it is very manageable. I really don’t have any cons to say about the house. At one point the wifi did stop working but we were having such a good time we didn’t even notice. It didn’t effect anyone and I didn’t reach out to Maria and Jp to ask to fix the problem. If I absolutely had to say this awesome house was missing something the only thing I could say would be a hot tub. Other then that everything was perfect! We had the best weekend in this beautiful house and we absolutely can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away for the family that needs to slow down

We had a great stay for the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday. We had a lot of questions before we arrived about how the kitchen was stocked since we'd be cooking in unfamiliar territory. It was just a quick matter of a note to the very helpful owners to get answers. Super friendly and very clear communication. Once we arrived we enjoyed the beauty and serenity of the location. The house was well maintained and the grounds and surrounding area was clean and neat. The ability to open up the garage door really helped expedite our unloading (and later reloading) of the cars. While there, I broke a chair and when I let the owners know, it was a simple matter to resolve the issue and pay for my damages. My only complaint about the entire experience was the painfully slow internet. I wish this was disclosed before we arrived so we could have planned for it. Instead it was an unpleasant surprise. If you're expecting to do anything more than check your e-mail (one at a time) then bring your own hotspot and ensure you have cellular coverage because the internet at the house will disappoint. However, if you're looking for a place to disconnect then this is the right choice for you. ;-) We look forward to booking the property again so we can enjoy the pool and outside deck area more and now that we're aware of the bandwidth limitations, we'll bring entertainment rather than rely on being able to stream anything. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and updated home.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026