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.

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 wood burning fire place and watch the snow fall in the big picturesque front windows & tall open beamed ceiling. Firewood not included. Located in a quiet neighborhood to decompress from the hustle

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!

Twain Harte Mountain Retreat

Get away from it all and relax in this beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain setting. Spacious, clean, quiet & secluded 1.5 miles from downtown Twain Harte. The apartment is on bottom floor with a separate entrance, full kitchen & 1 bedroom with queen bed. Near hiking trails, 20 min. drive to Pinecrest Lake, 35 minutes to Dodge Ridge & skiing, local wineries, snow play, State Parks, Caverns and more. Twain Harte has a golf course, Disc golf course, tennis & pickle ball, mini golf course & more.

The Knotty Hideaway | Firefall Season Escape

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

Spacious-Gourmet Kitchen-Nordic Sauna-Games

* 2,221 sqft 4 bdr 2 bath newly remodeled split level home. * 6 person cedar outdoor sauna. * 70" HD TV with Live Youtube TV * Custom, dimmable lighting * Hammock Chairs * Nespresso Coffee Bar * NBA Jams Arcade * Ping Pong Table * Cornhole * Luxury King Bed * 2 Car Garage * Fast WIFI with Mesh Network * Gourmet Style Range * AC w/ two Next thermostats * Gas Fireplace * Washer/dryer * Ceiling Fans * Outdoor Sitting * Treadmill * Yosemite (54 mi) * New Melones Lake (16 mi) * Dodge Ridge (32 mi)

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!"

Arnold cozy cabin

Only one block off of Hwy 4, walking distance to stores and eateries. One bedroom with one double size bed and a large loft, (up the spiral staircase) with one double size bed. Sheets and Towels are provided. Nice deck for outside dining. Dog friendly! (The yard is not fenced). Note: A small air conditioner is in the living room. It is a cabin in the mountains so it will not be as toasty as home. NOTE: Verizon works, AT&T has little or no reception in this area.

Treehouse! Views! Fire Pit! Hot Tub! K9OK! GameRM

The Arnold Treehouse Cabin is a one-of-a-kind home, located a short drive from the Big Trees and Wine country. Recently remodeled this is a home with such an elevated look and feel. Designed with beautiful materials and furnished with modern and rustic pieces the Cabin sleeps 10-12. The interior is a open-plan. An expansive two story deck shows off beautiful views. All upscale cookware, mattresses and Lenin’s. Our home is equipped with central heat and AC.

Cozy Mountain Retreat in the High Sierras

Enjoy an escape to crisp, clean mountain air and a relaxed lifestyle: Mountain Time. Curl up in front of the warm and welcoming fireplace, enjoy cocktails on the large deck, and take advantage of never ending outdoor activities. This three-bedroom, two bath mountain sanctuary is located just above the Stanislaus River in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Elevation 5,000 feet. The cabin is a short walk from the Old Strawberry bridge and several forest trails.

Hathaway Pines Chalet in Stanislaus NF by Murphys

Enjoy the tranquil decks and spa with canyon and forest views, spa, and fireplaces at our secluded 3-level Chalet in the Stanislaus National Forest. Lots of room for friends and family! Located 7 miles from Murphys and Arnold and near wineries, Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, and the Stanislaus River. Our home has fun things to do, including snow sleds, fishing poles, arcade-quality air hockey, darts, and many games!

Studio in Beautiful Sonora, Private &SelfContained

This self contained space is part of our home, but is a separate building right next to the house. There's a well lit hallway to your private entrance. It's one large room with an enclosed bathroom. There's a shower, toilet and vanity. No tub. There's a queen size bed, 6' couch, dining table/chairs and fridge. You can BBQ and use the patio table. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and starry nights from comfy seats on the deck.