Pet-friendly holiday rentals in New Melones Lake

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.

The Knotty Pine A-Frame *Lake Access*

Cozy A-Frame with rare PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS nestled in a grove of tall pine and cedar. 90 minutes from YOSEMITE (Big Oak Flat gate), 20 mins from PINE CREST lake and 30 mins to DODGE RIDGE. Perfect for small families and couples looking for a quiet place to relax. Come enjoy a private, peaceful getaway from city life in the Twain Harte mountains. You'll love the sounds of birds singing, the stream trickling and fresh mountain air blowing through the pines. A quiet, peaceful and serene experience!

Walk to town, Lake access, Pet Friendly, King bed

Our Cabin is a perfect mountain get away. Whether you're visiting nearby Twain Harte Lake, Pinecrest, Yosemite or just wanting to relax & enjoy sitting on the back deck with a glass of wine; You'll find our home a very relaxing and quiet stay with a short 4 min walk to town! In the winters enjoy a huge wood burning fire place and watch the snow fall in the big picturesque front windows & tall open beamed ceiling. We are located in a quiet neighborhood to decompress from the hustle and bustle.

[HOT TUB] Twin Rivers Tiny House, Latvian Retreat

The Tiny Home is an Escape ONE XL (with HOT TUB) ,388 square feet including two lofts- each with a queen bed. The bathroom is very spacious for a tiny home, complete with a standard bathtub/shower and a Separett composting toilet from Sweden. The maple cabinetry kitchen is complete with a gas cooktop/oven, as well as a full size fridge. It has a comfortable living space with a sofa bed couch and a TV/Roku Bluetooth Soundbar, the main loft also has a TV/Roku. As well as A/C and heating to relax.

Located in beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills!

Clean, comfortable guest suite with private entry, bathroom/shower. Beautiful area in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located near historical parks and monuments. Close to unique gift shops and restaurants. Lots of scenic hiking trails, lakes and rivers. Year round fun such as boating, fishing, river-rafting, swimming, cave exploring, golfing, snow sports. Good places to visit are Yosemite, Kennedy Meadows, Pinecrest Lake, New Melones Lake, Columbia, Sonora, Twain Harte, Rail Town!

Fall Retreat Family Home/Children & Dog Friendly

Come enjoy Autumn activities with your family, perfectly comfortable for large groups, with an enclosed back yard for dogs. Located near all of Gold Rush’s most exciting attractions including Historic Jamestown & Sonora, Columbia State Historic Park, Casinos, and Yosemite National Park. Each season offers a variety of outdoor activities, year-round this comfortable home provides a private, quiet getaway suitable for groups up to 12 people to enjoy a relaxing & restoring adventure time together.

Cute & Cozy w/ Arcades, outdoor movies & fire pit

Outdoor Movie Theater & Arcade room! This cozy Little Blue Cottage is in the heart of California’s Gold Rush towns with an acre of land for privacy. We are conveniently located near all the most exciting attractions including Yosemite National Park, Jamestown, Sonora, Columbia State Park, 2 Casinos & many Lakes. We're Dog friendly with a fenced off area that provides a safe place for them to run. Each season offers a variety of outdoor activities. This Little Blue Cabin is the perfect getaway

Cabin Getaway Near Yosemite!

Escape to The Knotty Hideaway, ranked a Top 6 Best Airbnb near Yosemite by MSN Travel! ✨ This listing is for the main level only — a 1 bed/1 bath retreat designed for couples or small groups. Cozy up by the fireplace, stargaze through the skylight from your king bed, or sip coffee on the deck overlooking forest views. 🌲 A stylish, intimate basecamp for your Yosemite adventure. Bringing more family or friends? Book the full 2 bed/2 bath cabin experience! airbnb.com/h/theknottyhideaway-yosemite

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!"

Cozy Cabin in the trees by Yosemite-hot tub

Nestled in the Sierra foothills, Ferretti Cabin is your cozy retreat. Ideally located next door to Yosemite National Park. Ferretti Cabin is the perfect base for your family adventure. It is located in the community of Pine Mountain Lake in Groveland, CA. PML offers a beautiful private lake with 3 sandy beaches, 18 hole golf, hiking, horse back riding, pool, tennis and more. Nearby attractions include several historic mining towns, cave explorations, river rafting, and wine tasting.

Motherlode Miners Cabin-On the way to Yosemite.

Charming refurbished Miners House built during the California Gold Rush, with beautiful views for miles. Located in Jamestown, CA, just 41 miles from the Yosemite National Park Entrance at Big Oak Flat. One of two homes set on over 14.25 acres of land. Relax and enjoy scenic views. Spectacular sunrise, and sunsets. Guests love the night sky views from the balcony; a stargazers paradise. No street lights. Located 3.3 miles from downtown Jamestown and 6 miles from downtown Sonora.

Lux Getaway near Yosemite, 2 Lakes

THE HIGHLANDS, Mariposa: A New Luxury Airstream Experience for the Modern Traveler. This Boutique Glamping Resort features 5 New Airstreams sitting on top of 440 private acres with views across California. The majority of travelers stay with us to access Yosemite and the nearby Lakes. Other guest simply choose to stay on site and enjoy our private trails, friendly highland cows and many other amenities. Yosemite 36 Miles Lake McClure 3.5 miles Lake Don Pedro 12 Miles