Guesthouse in Placerville

From your own private brick patio & secret garden, you will be welcomed inside to polished wood floors, deep soak Jacuzzi tub/ hand-held European style shower, comply QUEEN bed, quality linens, everything clean to a 't'. We are Self-Catered but with lite breakfast items & snacks available. Better yet, a short 2 block walk & you can explore Old Town shops & eateries. Another accommodation in the same locations offers a full kitchen & can accommodate friends (The Dogwood, Old Town Cottage) The space Perched above Old Town Placerville, Stage Coach rides, restaurants, shops. Only a short walk to Old Town, were are a 10 minute drive to Apple Hill Farm or Gold Country Wineries! This super welcoming private Suite is part of a large home that sits above Main Street and was the the talk of the town when it was built in the 50s. It is it's own separate space with a private entrance. You will think you have landed in a secret garden with quiet seclusion although you only have a short walk to shops and restaurant of downtown. The bedroom is large and comfortable with garden views, a double sleigh bed, closet, personal temperature control, ceiling fan, cozy fireplace, polished shining wood floors and plenty of storage. Wireless is available but no TV. A separate space has a built in executive desk with coffee and tea service which also offers a small refrigerator. You can take your morning cup and sit under the umbrella in the garden during warm weather or by the 'fire' in the winter, and wake up slowly. The bathroom is all your own. It has a deep soak jacuzzi with a Euro hand held shower, classical tile flooring, plenty of towels, and even a towel warmer. At certain times I am able to make the full house available to accommodate additional guests and allow open access to the kitchen. This needs to be negotiated prior to arrival. There is a lot of flexibility so if you would like something more than your own little private garden accommodation, just inquire and we will make every effort host your needs. Historic Placerville sprang into being with the largest human migration in world history: the Gold Rush of 1849. It was a rough wild place back then and, for a short time, was named ‘Hang Town’. There are many reminders of that history everywhere you look but now you'll also find hundreds of Gold Country Award Winning Wineries, excellent restaurants, and quaint Shops (don't miss Placerville Hardware - oldest west of the Mississippi), history, wildlife (of all kinds) and just the breathtaking beauty of the Sierras (we are 45 minutes from skiing at Sierra at Tahoe and closer yet for snowshoeing. As a backcountry enthusiast, I will gladly share my favorite places to go. Lake Tahoe or Desolation wilderness are an hour and 15 min away There are wonderful places to eat in Placerville and you can walk to all of them all. For dinner I particularly like The Independent (best all around), Hey Day ( fun and excellent fare with a wonderful wine list), Cascada (very good upscale Mexican/full bar). My favorite for organic espresso and light breakfast fare with some gluten free selections and a coffee bar’s relaxed atmosphere is Totem., especially since it is a short morning walk away Sweetie Pie's is an all time favorite of Placervillians and visited for breakfast. Close by attractions include: Apple Hill Farms ( open at harvest - late August- Dec) Red Hawk Casino Hiking: Desolation Wilderness and Carson Pass are favorites Skiing: 45 minutes to Sierra at Tahoe River Rafting South and Middle Fort of the American River Passport Weekend (wineries put on the 'dog') Christmas in Placerville and the Lighting of the Christmas tree Christmas Tree Farms The Brew Fest in October Daffodil Hill and Bluebird Iris Farms FINDING YOUR HIDEAWAY: When you walk up the step (you'll see the photo in the album), from the street, and go past the birdhouses, along the walkway, you will enter a courtyard and the gate to your private garden will be straight ahead.Enter through the French door, the key will be on the table as you enter. If the day is warm, I will leave the air conditioner on but the nights cool down, so you can turn it off and leave the windows and door open for a fresh breeze (there is also an overhead fan). The neighborhood is safe and you will be secure enough to leave the door open, if you like. For cozy winter nights you will find the fireplace welcoming you inside and a wintery garden view from bed. What could be a better place to start an adventure, whether hiking the Sierras, exploring history, wineries, apple farms, getting into the holiday spirit or meeting up with friend or family, than your own personal and cozy little place that is all yours, not a hotel but living authentic history and beautiful Placerville life. Guest access This is variable depending upon the privacy you desire. Your own private space, your own entrance, fenced garden and patio, with no connection directly to the main house. You may also Request may also want to request a link to the house for kitchen access, and with communication exchanged between us, the whole house can be made available. This is a very flexible place. You will love it whichever way you choose. Other things to note Finding the Secret Garden can be tricky but if you follow the directions I text you prior to arrival, you will do just fine.