Places to stay near Ironstone Vineyards

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.

Murphys Del Mar | Walk to Main St. | Tesla | Solar

Murphys Del Mar, located in the historic gold rush town of Murphys, CA, is the perfect place for friends and family to get away. Recently renovated, this 1400 sq. ft. home is on a corner lot just far enough away from downtown to shield any town noise yet close enough to walk to dining and wine tasting. We're also going green! As far as we know, we're the only rental in Murphys powered by solar and Tesla Powerwall batteries--great for the environment and virtually unreliant on the power company.

NEW Murphys Front Porch, 5 minute walk to Main St

Welcome to Murphys Front Porch, brand new custom home, 5 minute walk to downtown historic Murphys, CA. This 2000 sq. ft. home is fabulous for a relaxing visit, while enjoying fine dining or casual dining as well as wine tasting, shopping at the charming boutiques in this delightful Gold country town. Explore local caverns, hiking at Calaveras Big Trees or Arnold rim trail, Boating at New Melones, fishing in a creek or river nearby, ski Bear Valley in the winter or relax on the front porch.

Prime Location, Downtown Murphys

The Surrey Snug is steps away from Murphy’s Pour House and 20+ tasting rooms specializing in Rhone and Italian varietals. Walk to brunch at Grounds, enjoy a tasting at Tanner, browse the specialty boutiques and take a short drive to visit Mercer Caverns or Big Trees! Plenty of activities for kids, families or a romantic getaway! The Surrey Snug is only a short drive to the below popular attractions: -Big Trees State Park (15 miles) -Mercer Cavern (1.5 miles) -Iron Stone Winery (1.5 miles)

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.

Redwood Creek House - Creek Front Property

This newly renovated 1800 sq. ft. family friendly house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a back deck that overlooks a creek to lounge, enjoy local wine or BBQ. You’ll fall in love with the soulful sounds of the year round creek splashing through this miniature grove of Sequoias. This perfect getaway for food, wine, and beer lovers is less than a mile (.7) from downtown Murphys. For outdoor adventurers, New Melones Lake, Bear Valley, and Big Trees Village are a short drive away.

The Heard House

The Heard House, in the heart of downtown Murphys, is something very special! Vintage charm and character everywhere you turn, lovingly updated with today's comforts and 5-star amenities. Located one block off Main St, within easy walking distance to everything downtown, including the Murphys Hotel, shops and restaurants, two dozen wine tasting rooms, museum, park and river. A sunny, fenced and private 1/3 acre parcel nicely tucked back off the street, with no traffic or noise issues

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.

NEW Downtown Mountain Lodge @ 577 Main Street

Unit #2, Mountain Lodge: LOCATION!!! Our Favorite!! Brand new unit, renovated inside & out! Fun Rustic Cabin Décor! Located just a block down from the Historic Murphys Hotel & close walking distance to EVERYTHING! There is one spacious King Bedroom & one Queen Bedroom with nice size kitchen! Our Winemakers Tavern, Unit 1, is located in front of this unit and shares a side deck, just in case you want added space for family & friends! Check it out! Sorry, we have a Strict NO Pet Policy.

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 walk from the 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 Guest Suite Near Downtown Murphys

Our guest suite is located one mile from downtown Murphys. You are a 3 min drive or short walk from 30+ wineries, good eats, and beautiful walks! For those looking for adventure drive 8 min to explore Mercer Caverns, 25 min to Big Trees State Park for beautiful hikes, or ski/snowboard 45 min away at Bear Valley Mountain Resort. Enjoy a comfortable, clean, and convenient stay with a modern bathroom, open style space, and all the creature comforts to make your stay a relaxing one!

DOWNTOWN MURPHYS @ the SURREY house WINE + WALK #2

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION>WINE + WALK to main st. in 2 minutes...Newly renovated Townhouse with top of the line MODERN decor. The first floor is fully equipped with everything you need to entertain a relaxing vacation. The second floor offers two intimate bedrooms with LUXURY amenities and each having their own beautiful full bathrooms. The perfect space for a couples getaway. 1450 sq. Ft. Just a block off central Main St. to some of the best tasting rooms and eats....