This property is a gorgeous house tucked away in the middle of the woods. It is mid-way between Murphys and Arnold, so a short drive to either. The house has a large open-area kitchen/dining room/living room with a back deck and a hiking trail within walking distance. The owner is very responsive and conscientious.

In terms of the ammenities, the house was really lovely and very high quality. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, pans, etc. for any kind of cooking. The wifi was also good. There was an unusually severe snow storm during our stay and Simon (the host) was really attentive to us. He contacted us to check on what kind of car we had, whether we had chains, kept us up-to-date on local conditions, and texted us frequently to make sure everything was okay. We are not used to snow conditions, and so we really appreciated it.

Beautiful home surrounded by peaceful nature. The check in process was very easy and we felt like home. Highly recommend this home

Simon and his home were wonderful. If you’re looking for a secluded space for a few days you won’t go wrong. The home is situated between two small towns with a lot of wineries and restaurants. Simon was great too! Very communicative and friendly. Bare in mind that there is no service.

We have been renting up and down from Murphys to Arnold, and this house is by far our best find. It has all the musts, including an AC, a fantastic patio and a lot of space. We liked privacy, serenity, the space and the closeness to a nearby hike with breathtaking views. The host is awesome and attentive to details. I would rent again. Thank you Simon!

Calaveras County is a gem we want to keep a secret! With most people always going to Tahoe, we decided to reconnect to an area my husband grew up visiting as a child. The purpose of most of our vacations is to slow down and get away from our busy city life hustle and bustle. Murphys offered serenity and recharging that our little family needed. The drive was almost three hours from the East Bay and no traffic at all on the 4. The architecture of the home is beautiful. The owner has his part of the home that guests cannot enter/use but the two bedrooms and one bathroom for guests is more than enough space for a family of four. If you have little children, this home is perfect because its one story. The open floor plan makes it easy to keep an eye on them when cooking in the kitchen. The kitchen was stocked with all cooking essentials. The bathroom is spacious - especially the huge shower. We enjoyed having some meals on the deck right next to the living room and breathing in all the fresh air! We enjoyed walking down the driveway into the roads that lead to the home for a short walk. For more adventurous hikes the state park is about 10 minute drive from the home. Murphy's main area is filled with wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops. It's a quaint town and we loved the slow feel and hospitality from all the places we visited. Owner left food recommendations and simple house instructions/rules. There is WiFi. But if you have ATT, your cell phone will not work unless you're on WiFi. We appreciated the fast response times in answering our questions before our stay. Such an easy booking process and we look forward to future stays here!

I spent four nights here with my daughter and we both thought this house and property was awesome! Well provisioned, spacious and comfortable, nestled in the tress with easy access to some great hikes. I cannot say enough about what a great value this is and how much we truly enjoyed our stay here!

We had a fabulous time and this house is amazing! The host was very responsive and I highly recommend it.