Stunning Villa in the Sierras - Get away from it all in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful mountain views. Close to Dodge Ridge Skiing, Pinecrest Lake, Hiking, Fishing, Gold Country historic towns of Sonora, Jamestown, Columbia. 4 BR/3 BA home on a five acre lot. Mountain Views, Pool Table, Ping-Pong table. High-speed WiFi. Family Friendly, Dog Friendly. My place is good for big families and furry friends (dogs). Your unforgettable getaway starts here, at a Mediterranean-style villa with amazing mountain views, only a 2.5 hour drive from the Bay area, and 30 minutes from Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Other activities to enjoy- hiking, fishing, caves, historic parks, gold country sightseeing in the Mother Lode. With four bedrooms and three full baths, this 2800 sq ft. vacation home sleeps 10 people on regular beds, and bed-height self-inflating queen and twin beds accommodate groups up to 13. After an active outdoor day, relax on the expansive deck, and cook on the outdoor grill. Play a game of pool, watch a movie, play board games. It’s the perfect place for family gatherings, ski weekend with friends, anniversary, or special celebrations. The Home: Gorgeous, impeccably maintained and professionally cleaned and sanitized non-smoking home on private 5 acres. Great room with vaulted ceilings and pool table, formal dining room, and fully equipped chef’s kitchen with all cookware, dining ware, appliances, plus oils, spices, coffee and tea. Guests have use of the entire house, except the garage and owners storage closet in the master bedroom. Let us know if you'd like to arrange a mid-stay cleaning service for longer stays. Also, our handyman can come out if necessary during your visit. Don't hesitate to call if you see anything amiss - we take care of our guests! Quiet neighborhood of homes and horse ranches. View of the lower Sierra mountains and Stanislaus National Forest from the deck, which wraps around 3 sides of the house. On a clear night you have full view of the Milky Way. Activities: At 3,800 feet elevation, our vacation home is a base for year-round vacation fun. Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is the closest Sierra ski resort to San Francisco or San Jose. Great skiing with less driving, fewer hassles, no crowds, and lower lift-ticket costs than Tahoe resorts. • 30 min to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort (summit 8,200 ft, base 6,600 ft) • 35 min to Leland Snow Park (snow tubing) • 25 min to Pinecrest Lake (swimming, fishing, boating, free access) • 5 min drive (15 min bike ride) to Twain Harte village for dining, shopping, entertainment • Minutes from many beautiful hiking and biking trails • 15 to 30 min to historic Gold Country towns of Sonora, Jamestown, and Columbia for sightseeing, shopping, antique stores, dining, museums, gold panning, and entertainment in historic Gold Rush towns • 1 hr 10 min to the Sonora Pass and Pacific Crest Trail hiking at 10,000 feet • 1 hr 45 min to Yosemite National Park Entertainment: Samsung 40” screen with Amazon Prime and Netflix account set up for movies, Pandora for music, or sign into your own Netflix or other streaming accounts. Please note there is no 'regular' TV or cable. High-speed wifi Pool table Board games, puzzles, cards, legos, jenga, etc Fireplace Outdoor gas grill Outdoor dining table, umbrella, and seating