Our guesthouse is across the driveway from the main house on 1.5 acres on a quiet country road, yet only 2 miles from Old Town Auburn, 3 miles from the Auburn State Recreation Area, and 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe. The guesthouse is approximately 300 sq ft and has its own entrance with convenient parking. It’s perfect for a single or couple and is suitable for longer term stays. The Roost is a cozy private space with a mountain cabin feel, where you can relax in comfort with a new, super-quiet air conditioning and heating unit. Check-in and out are contact-free, and our pull-through driveway makes it easy to come and go. Note that we do not charge extra for cleaning, and we can provide a small pullout mattress (in addition to the queen size bed) to accommodate an extra person. Just let us know what you need. Let us take you on a walk through the Roost! You will park in a dedicated spot a few steps from the entrance. As you enter, you’ll find yourself in the foyer and kitchenette. Waiting for you is our trademark treat, homemade vegan granola made in small batches right here in the home kitchen - and to accompany it, freshly ground coffee, a selection of teas, and almond milk. Explore the kitchenette and find everything you might need to cook and dine-in: microwave, fridge with freezer, toaster oven, double burner glass cooktop, coffee maker, tea kettle. The pantry stocks food staples, dishes and cooking essentials. Walk through the foyer/kitchenette and find yourself in the sun-filled main room with a slanted pine ceiling and a skylight. The room opens out to a private deck overlooking the pond and surrounding nature. The deck is complete with umbrella, patio lights, a bistro table, and seating to watch hummingbirds, listen to frogs, and catch the sunset—a perfect spot for breakfast and/or happy hour. Back in the bedroom, you’ll sleep on a comfy queen Sealy Cocoon Cool Memory Foam mattress, medium-firm. There’s WIFI and the television is Roku-enabled featuring three paid streaming services: Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Netflix (all free to you while you are staying with us). There’s also a table and chairs for eating and/or working, and a comfy armchair for lounging with a good book. Explore the bookshelf for puzzles, games and books for the occasional rainy day. Throughout the place you’ll find original art pieces and photography by people we know and love. The bathroom features a walk-in tiled shower. We provide nice soft towels as well as shampoo, conditioner, soap, hairdryer, etc. We also provide extra blankets/pillows, a small iron and ironing board, a fan, and air purifier. Our host philosophy stems from the conviction that we are all family. We embrace our mutual interdependence and strive to provide a super-clean comfortable private space for everyone with whom our paths cross. We take great pride in making you feel at home. My mom would have loved this place, loved being your host, and so this endeavor of mine is dedicated to her. She would have said with the warmest smile and a brogue, “céad míle fáilte.” You’re welcome to wander. There is an unfenced pond on the property so please be cautious with children. We can accommodate extra cars, though not all parking is on pavement. We're friendly and available across the driveway if you need anything but we'll assume that you want privacy and make sure you have it. Auburn is a fun place to be. We have wineries, breweries, museums, art, shops, and it’s paradise for those that love the outdoors. The Auburn State Recreation Area has it all: trails for hiking, running, backpacking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV; the American River for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, floating, rafting, fishing, and gold panning. There’s even some serious rock climbing to do here. We are super-close to Old Town Auburn and Downtown Auburn, as well as Newcastle. There are numerous restaurants, galleries, and shops nearby; and check out the Placer Wine and Ale Trail for a wider excursion over the local terrain. There's free parking at various locations that will get you into the Auburn State Recreation Area for running or hiking: Murphy's Gate; along the road near China Gate; and at American River Overlook Park. Parking is $10 at or near the confluence but that gets you close to the river if you just want to hang out and cool off. We have maps in the guesthouse--ask us about any features of the park you're interested in visiting. If you're into cooler or cold (depending on the time of year), head up I80 toward Truckee. We are only 1 hour from skiing at Boreal, and 1.5 hours from numerous runs in the North Lake Tahoe area. Or take a hike along part of the Pacific Crest Trail with spectacular views of Donner Lake--that's less than an hour drive away. We recommend that you drive or take Lyft to get around. Park and walk once you're in old town or downtown Auburn. Bars, shops, coffee, breweries, museums, restaurants--it's all there. We love dogs and understand people that don't want to travel without theirs. If you are planning to bring your dog along to Rambler’s Roost, please first consider whether we are a good fit for your pooch: The property is not fenced and we have a border collie that is often outside and off leash. There are also cats that roam freely outside (as well as raccoons, skunks, foxes and deer). Please do not bring a dog that might endanger our cats. We ask that you let us know beforehand that you’re bringing your dog (there is a pet fee and we can accommodate no more than two dogs**), that you have control of and cleanup after your dog, and that you not leave your dog unattended in the guesthouse. Thank you! **We can accommodate humans and dogs only. Because many people are allergic to cats, we do not allow cats in the guesthouse.