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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Valley Springs, CA
  • Place, New Hogan Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mokelumne River
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Northern California Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Valley Springs

When you stay at this vacation home in Valley Springs, you'll be on the waterfront and 11 minutes by car from New Hogan Lake. .This vacation home is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Mokelumne River and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Calaveras County Museum Complex.
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What's nearby

  • New Hogan Lake - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Mokelumne River - 18 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Jackson Pioneer Cemetery - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Harrah's Northern California Casino - 31 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Jackson Rancheria Casino - 52 min drive - 30.9 miles

Getting around

  • Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fusion Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Torero - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views


Escape to a peaceful countryside retreat overlooking the Calaveras River and rolling oak-covered hills. This private 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level home offers beautiful scenery, relaxing outdoor spaces, and easy access to lakes, wineries, caves, and historic Gold Rush towns.

Perfect for families or small groups looking to unwind in nature while still being close to the Sierra foothills’ best attractions.

Outdoor Living

Relax and take in the scenery from multiple outdoor spaces:

• Free-form in-ground Geremia pool
• Wraparound pool deck with hillside and river views
• 20×20 covered gazebo furnished like an outdoor living room
• Comfortable seating, dining table, refrigerator, and extra chairs
• Peaceful surroundings with deer, birds, and wild turkeys

The sound of the nearby river creates a calm atmosphere perfect for relaxing afternoons or quiet evenings under the stars.

Nearby Lakes & Outdoor Recreation

The area offers abundant outdoor activities and beautiful lakes:

• Hogan Reservoir – 10 minutes
• Lake Camanche – 20 minutes
• New Melones Lake – 45 minutes
• Lake Tulloch – about 25 miles

Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, cave exploration, and wine tasting throughout the region.

Nearby attractions also include historic Gold Rush towns, vineyards, microbreweries, art galleries, antique shops, and museums.

Wi-Fi

Due to the remote location, internet access is provided through a Verizon hotspot, suitable for browsing and checking email.

Guest Policy

Please book with the exact number of guests in your party. Occupancy will be verified to ensure compliance with house rules.

Lastly, the living and dining rooms feature Persian rugs, and the bedrooms have white carpet. To help protect them, we’ve placed plastic runners in high-traffic areas.

Although food and drinks are not permitted in the bedrooms per our house rules, the runners help prevent accidental spills and avoid unnecessary costs for both guests and hosts.
Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Not inside house the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1. Need the guest list when booking. And no unregistered guests. 2. Put things back where you found them
3. Don’t put potato peelings, eggshells, or vegetable cuttings into the garbage disposal. 4. Rinse the dirty dishes and put them in the dishwasher
5. No food or drinks in the bedrooms, and no shoes in the house. 6. Turn off the AC and any running fans and lights before you leave.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Can have a good time but not boisterous parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside house the house.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Can have a good time but not boisterous parties.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting-- Private Retreat with pool & River Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is amazing. The location right on the river provided gorgeous views. Deer and wild turkeys came to visit everyday. The house is huge and would accommodate a family gathering. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette K., Livermore

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

We enjoyed our time here. Great backyard! As noted that a room is locked, u can't get to the pool from the room that is closed off, which would be so nice to not have to go to the backyd, from the front door, but the river is right there and u can hear it, which is even better. We had to drive to fish, because of grandkids are a lil young to hike that route but it was overall great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful outdoor space

plenty of room, well stocked kitchen, outdoor space is the most incredible feature. Pool is great, pavillion with shade makes it perfect. The view is a wow!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

There is a wonderful view of the river with the relaxing sound of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

The pool was great. Hanging outside when it was not over 90 degrees was great. I loved hearing the river. Kids did not want to get out of the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve-Maridy R., Portland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

View and pool that will blow your mind!

This property is truly one of a kind. The house is large and easily accommodates multiple families. It is an older home, so don't expect a ton of bells and whistles. But it is clean and large. The property is absolutely stunning! The view in the back of the home over the river valley looks like a computer background and the pool area was THE highlight of our trip. The property manager, Maria, is great to work with and very available throughout the process. Overall, a 5-star property, and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a lovely stay!

Stayed with friends and our teenagers and had a great time. The pool is fantastic and it was the view perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O., Pacifica, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time in Valley Springs

The family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The property was conveniently located to our destinations, and kept us entertained while at the house. Will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B., Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous pool with a view

We enjoyed the setting so much! It was a relaxing and beautiful place. Loved hearing the creek from the house. excellent communication from host. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ben V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway from the city

The house was nice and pretty much isolated. Pool was nice too but unfortunately it did rain on one of the days we were here. This place would be perfect for the summer especially with it having a pool. Outdoor deck is a nice area to relax and enjoy the scenery. Even had deers walk by the back while we were bbqing. Just a few mosquitoes, other than that we enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes M., Rio Linda

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

I booked this home for my husbands birthday weekend. He wanted to go fishing so I was looking for something close to the lake and accessible to water. Maria and Jp were very responsive and accommodating through my whole experience. I had many questions before I booked and they were very quick to answer back. The home was very clean, and had plenty of space for my group of 8. The house was also stocked with plenty of dishes and condiments I needed for the weekend. The view from the house is absolutely breath taking as well and made the home feel very cozy and welcoming. Even though Maria suggested the lake close by for fishing my husband was able to do most of his fishing down at the river, all 4 men caught many trout! The hike down to the river is not for the faint but it is very manageable. I really don’t have any cons to say about the house. At one point the wifi did stop working but we were having such a good time we didn’t even notice. It didn’t effect anyone and I didn’t reach out to Maria and Jp to ask to fix the problem. If I absolutely had to say this awesome house was missing something the only thing I could say would be a hot tub. Other then that everything was perfect! We had the best weekend in this beautiful house and we absolutely can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radhesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with family and friends

The place was great. It surprised us with the view and location. The only challenge was that pool was cold even though it was sunny. I wish they had a headted pool or I would not recommend the place if you are going for the pool. We had barbeque and some amazing time with friends / family - its a nice get away not too far from the bay and the location is nice. We all enjoyed the stay and would recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ruth b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We just returned from a fabulous weekend getaway with friends at this great home. It really does have a stunning view, and the whole outdoor area is spacious, relaxing and comfortable. Sitting by the pool and listening to the river run by down below made it feel like a resort setting. Inside, the four bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. The kitchen isn't large but it had plenty of space to cook large meals, and we used the grill as well. We loved having the big table outside for dinners and the covered lounge area. Note that we were visiting in the fall when the weather was nice. Hot, but not too hot, so it was perfect for enjoying the outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Great place for family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

christine s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice views by the pool.

Very nice location, pool/patio was nice small refrigerator out by the pool was great for snacks and drinks in 90+ weather. You cannot beat the view and sound of the river 5 stars for that. My only complaints was most of the window coverings were not functional and you could not close them. Some were also broken. There is no lock on the master bedroom door. Other great stuff is kitchen has everything you needed. Refrigerator has an ice maker which was nice. We prepared most of our food at the home and used the grill by the pool for dinners. We also loved the large table by the pool and grill to eat our dinners. Wi-Fi is not that great just for emails, and we could not watch much tv which was fine. My husband had a Teams meeting and he was able to connect using our personal hotspot. FYI there are a lot of stairs to get to the pool I think about 20, and there are 3 levels in the home. This is not a problem for most but for frail elderly or wheelchair bound this would not be a good place. There are 4 bedrooms all nice 3 on 3rd level upstairs and 1 downstairs 1st level, which my old teen enjoyed. The host were great to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

This was the perfect size for our family of ten. My husband and I stayed at our home next door, and our children and their spouses stayed at the VRBO. The living room was big enough for all of us to be able to sit and talk. There were two tables, which fit all ten of us inside, and there were tables outside, which also accommodated ten. There were plenty of plates, silverware, pans, cooking utensils, glasses and knives. The outside area was spacious and offered shade, if needed. The pool was large enough for everyone, and pool toys and beach towels were provided. The view was gorgeous, and plenty of lounge chairs offered a chance to enjoy it. We shalll definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Les P.

Valley Springs

As there are few properties in the area, this one is the best. The back yard pool and cabana are very family friendly with a magnificent view if the Calaveras river. The house is a bit dated inside with an older kitchen, but newer appliances. Plenty of room, but a lot of stairs. Bring your exercise shoes!. Bedrooms and beds were comfortable and roomy. All in all a great family retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good choice for adult groups

When we arrived there was no Wi-Fi enabled; hosts were responsive and the Wi-Fi was turned on within 24 hours of our arrival. The house is nicely decorated with several fragile glass pieces. Outdoor spaces are very welcoming and views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Enviroment

We were in town for our daughters wedding. We had plenty of room to host the bridal shower the day of the wedding. Very nice and relaxing setting just like the pictures showed. I would recommend this property for a nice relaxing weekend with a pool.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway!

We really enjoyed having a cup of coffee out on the deck in the mornings, listening to the sound of the river and the wildlife around us. We attended a family wedding in the area, and this house was PERFECT for us - plenty of space for my husband and I, my sister, my 3 nieces (one was the bride), and one other couple. Luckily there were also 3 bathrooms so the ladies could all get ready at the same time... :-) We would definitely stay here again, Maria and JP were fantastic hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good property for 5 friends

Property manager had mixed up the date of arrival and the house wasn’t ready when we arrived. Took a couple of hours to clean while we waited by the pool. The living room furniture wasn’t conducive to watching TV comfortably but we didn’t really want to watch much TV. The pool area was very nice. Some of the kitchen cookery/dishes weren’t very clean and we ended up washing most things before use. The owner was pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Valley Springs Experience

We had a wonderful time hanging out by the pool, bbqing, and relaxing at this wonderful house. The house was very clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed, especially for cooking and dining. The view from the backyard/pool area was beautiful, and we saw lots of local nature/animal life (at a safe distance) such as turkeys, quails, and deer. Thank you Maria and JP for a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Mountain Getaway

Loved getting away to a relaxing pool in the mountains after being locked up with the pandemic for the past year. This was our family's first lengthy vacation away and we loved the fact that we are so close to the Bay Area but felt like we were in our own paradise staying here. You can hear the Calaveras River rushing below while swimming in their gorgeous pool. Thank you, we had an awesome trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

River view

We stayed for 3 nights & we only left to eat out once. What a view of the river! The whole family spent the whole time in the pool & enjoying the view. If you bring enough food & drinks you won't need to leave at all. Even my daughter noticed how relaxing the sound of the river is. She wouldn't normally notice these things. Great house & overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We rented this house solely for access to the pool. It was blazing hot during our visit -- 108-110 degrees -- so we spent most of our time in and out of the pool. The pool wasn't heated but that didn't matter when it was so hot out. When we first arrived at the house, the AC wasn't working. Fortunately, the owner called a repairman and they were over to fix it within 30 minutes. If that didn't happen, we would have been miserable. It was too hot to enjoy the surrounding area though we did visit the nearby caves one day and Calaveras Big Trees. Both were fantastic. The house is fully stocked -- you won't need to bring extra towels, soap, or anything for the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021