Shepherds Hill... A Place To Relax, Revive, Restore
About this house rental
Situated in Calaveras County, this charming house for $579 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Beautiful MAIN HOUSE (4,000 square feet) with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths sleeps 8 ($400-500 per night). Larger groups must also rent the GUEST HOUSE (2,000 square feet) that sleeps 10-16 (add'l $400-500 per night). Cleaning fee of $200/house. Holiday rates slightly higher. Detailed quote for both homes sent upon request. The MAIN HOUSE is a charming Victorian Farm House with all the warmth and friendliness of Grandma's...the wrap-a-round porch and swing look out on to the Sierra foothills. The porch is perfect for star gazing or sipping coffee at sunrise. The large country kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs. The romantic grounds feature a private pool, a charming bridge over a fish pond, gazebo, grape arbor and tennis/basketball court... here you can relax, read, play... whatever takes you away from the bustle of the everyday. The GUEST HOUSE has 2 large sleeping rooms upstairs, 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, dining & living area. Shepherd's Hill in keeping with its name sits on the crest of a hill. The homes are on 9.5 nicely wooded acres which means you are really in the country. You'll have all the peace and privacy you like. Enjoy the pool in the warm months (typically mid-May to mid-October), tennis court with basketball hoops. You'll find everything you need to refresh, revive and restore. Please no parties, RVs, and campers allowed. This is a residential neighborhood, and the driveway is sloped. We are doing enhanced cleaning and having at least 24-hour gaps between guests. Please do not travel if you are sick, or if someone in your household has had coronavirus or exposure to the coronavirus in the last two weeks.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Calaveras County, CA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
8.0
We really enjoyed our experience on the property. For us it is our Christmas experience because our family lives un several states so we choose this weekend to all. Very duable for a large family. Lots of room to gather. Rooms were well kept and clean.
5.0
This house is a gem. The location is quiet and the views are fabulous .The house has so much room for a family weekend! The kitchen is big, clean and has plenty of dishes, pans etc to accommodate a large group.
We love the pool and outdoor areas. So many choices for activities and fun!
We have come here many times and hope to continue to do so!
5.0
Our large extended family had a wonderful time at this beautiful rambling home. There were plenty of common areas for connecting, playing games, etc. as well as space for people to have some peace and quiet if they wanted it. The home was well furnished and the kitchen was well supplied, and the property managers were responsive and thoughtful. We definitely recommend staying at this lovely home!
5.0
This is a very huge and lovely property. We rented the entire property including the guest house. The house is extremely clean. There is no disgusting factor .The Kitchen and all the utensils were super clean. The heating system is good. Never got cold in the house even though it was raining all the time.We will certainly rent it out again.
5.0
This is the most beautiful amazing lovely property.
Nora is the best!!
2.0
When my family booked this location, we disclosed there would be 23 of us. Nora sent a separate invoice with a price increase since there are more guests. That was fine so I went ahead and booked. Nora was accommodating and allowed us to arrive a little early which we were grateful for. Upon opening the door to the main house, everything appeared clean until you looked closely. The cabinets had spiderwebs all over and caked on dirt between the appliances and cabinets. The window sills were caked with dirt and the curtains looked like it has not been cleaned for 20 years. There had been so much dust on the curtains especially the ones on the dining area. The lamps, books, alarm clocks and decor had a layer of dirt that looked like it has not been cleaned for 2 months. Be careful when you walk around in the house since there are areas where the carpet is stretched out over holes (by the dining area), exposed nails (in the guest house stairs), and where you sit (toilet seats are broken and many dining chair legs were loose) causing us to either fall or trip.I wish I was exaggerating. The internet was down the entire time. I had to call Frontier as Nora asked to have them fix it but they would have to come out to look at the line since there was an issue with the line and not modem. As we would use the bathroom, the toilet roll dispenser would fall off and so would the towel racks. When you try to open up the windows, either they were jammed or they would need to be propped open with a wooden stake that was provided next to the window. My family also got bug bites from bed bugs in the guest house and many of the kitchen utensils and bakeware was filthy. The stove also did not work. 4 of the burners had to be lit up with a lighter every time you want to use it. I notified Nora of all this before leaving and she created excuses or said she did not know which made me think this is probably a pattern of behavior which she has no intention of actually fixing. Very difficult to believe she did not know about these issues , except for the window issue. She just offered to not charge us the extra garbage fee (10 dollars for additional garbage bags that cannot fit in the 2 garbage cans on the breezeway) which was a surprised to us when it was posted on a piece of paper at the rental. Nowhere was it stated in the contract about the garbage charge. Many of us started contracting an allergy cough from all the dust in the house. Never again.
5.0
Nora was wonderful. My family and I had stayed at this house back in 2015 and had the best time of our lives. We stayed again this July 2022 and made even more memories. The house is older now but we really enjoyed our time. We spent most of the time in the pool. The only small downfall is that the pool light wasn’t working. We ended up buying a spot light which worked well. Other than that… we will be back .. hopefully soon!
3.0
Had a great time here on our ladies cousins and kids weekend. The house is large and rambling with several gathering spaces for games, conversations and baby naps. The huge jacuzzi bathtub in the master was a big hit as well as the swimming pool and slide. Not super clean and a big ant problem in the kitchen and a few ants in one bathroom. We were thankful for the space coolers in the rooms because it was hot in July. The host was responsive to messages and helpful when we had a plugged toilet. Overall a fun family country getaway.
5.0
We had a great time! We had the main house and guest house, plenty of sleeping space for our group of 14. We loved the pool and water slide :)
5.0
17 family members spent several days at Shepherds Hill. It was a perfect setting for a large group. The kids loved the pool and basketball court. Nora was quick to respond to our questions and a easy check in was a plus as well. We hope to visit again!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 nights at Shepherd's Hill in June 2022!
The main house is very spacious. We were 6 adults. We each wanted our own bedroom, so we also rented the pool house. Other than the additional bedroom in the pool house, we would have had more than enough space in the main house. It's large and comfortable. The air conditioning was excellent. We cooked almost all our meals, and were happy with the kitchen.
The property is nicely secluded and has great views. We enjoyed using the pool during the days, grilling in the evenings, and dining in the back area. We spent mornings on the porch, and played in the front yard in the afternoons.
Nora responded quickly to all my questions, and was an excellent communicator.
5.0
My family and I had a great time here. Host made it easy to check in and out and was very attentive to any questions that I had
10.0
My family and I had a great time here. Host made it easy to check in and out and was very attentive to any questions that I had
5.0
We came to the area for a family wedding at a local vineyard. Our family enjoyed the spacious home that is located in a beautiful setting. The views are amazing and the home is in a peaceful setting. The porch is a great place to relax and gather. Wish we had time to enjoy the pool.
10.0
We came to the area for a family wedding at a local vineyard. Our family enjoyed the spacious home that is located in a beautiful setting. The views are amazing and the home is in a peaceful setting. The porch is a great place to relax and gather. Wish we had time to enjoy the pool.
5.0
We had 8 adults and 3 kids, and we all loved Shepherds Hill. It was spacious and comfy. Everything we needed we had: utensils, dishes, towels. AC worked great. Nora was super helpful. The pool and tennis court were a ton of fun.The location was so pretty and felt private. Coffee on the porch for the sunrise was the best! We hope to visit again.
5.0
What an incredible property! It was even better than described in the listing. The kids had a blast in the pool and playing hide and seek. So much character, and I
had tea on the wraparound porch every morning, looking at the gorgeous views. So much privacy and such a beautiful location. Having the guest house for the teenagers was perfect and the layout in the main house suited our large group well. Will definitely make it back.
5.0
It has everything . Views, swimming pool, utensils, towels, linens etc. Huge house in a comfortable setting.
5.0
Shepherds Hill was perfect for celebrating decade birthdays with my large and growing family! We stayed here with 16 adults and 7 kids ranging in age from 3-14 and it was great! The pool and tennis/basketball court kept the kids entertained the entire time! The slide into the pool was a HUGE hit with the adults and kids alike! The house is much bigger than it looks in the pictures and the back room was a perfect gathering place for our celebration. The location was great for a large noisy group as we had no close neighbors, only a few deer! The place could use a little TLC in some areas but all in all it was fantastic. We may have to do another family weekend next year here!
4.0
Very nice place, quite and relaxing .
Perfect for big families.
5.0
We find everything perfect in this property
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Shepard’s Hill! Three families with teens had plenty of space to spread out and be comfortable amongst the many rooms in the main house. This home is huge! The teens enjoyed taking over the great room which has its own bathroom and floor space for sleeping slumber party style while the adults had their pick of bedrooms upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen hosted our family style meals and we enjoyed eating indoors with air conditioning when it was too hot outside or BBQing poolside. Having the pool to hang out in was a huge plus! The front porch view was a perfect spot for morning coffee. Nora, was a helpful, responsive and flexible host who answered our many questions promptly. We would love to stay here again! Thank you for having us!
5.0
We really enjoyed this home because of the privacy, the spacious house and property, the view and the pool. There were 2 couples and 2 singles, so there was just the right amount of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate us in the house. We would go out exploring in the mornings and enjoy the pool and slide in the afternoon. Evenings were spent around the dining table playing board games. The house was clean and had lots of room to spread out. The kitchen had just about everything we needed except for wine glasses, but we aren't picky. Regular glasses worked. The temperature of the pool was perfect and it was sparkly clean. The outside of the property showed its age a bit. The cushions on the chairs by the pool were saggy but didn't stop us from sitting outside around the table. So, the property may not have been in mint condition, but it definitely wouldn't stop us from returning again someday. We had a blessed family time in this home.
5.0
Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shepherd’s Hill. Nora was very accommodating for our group needs. The girls in our group were continually in the pool! The house is very large and spread out. Great for small groups or large families. Thank you!
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Shepherd's visiting with friends. The Pool and outdoor area were just perfect for us. The kids swam for hours each day, we appreciated access to all the pool toys :) The house is very spacious and well stocked with kitchen supplies. We would love to return for more time by the pool.
4.0
Beautiful views from wrap around porch where we enjoyed our morning coffee and afternoon book reading. Only thing that could have made it better would have been more comfortable chairs. The pool is fantastic, clean and just the right temperature for cooling off in the mid-90 degree summer heat. The kids had a blast going down the slide over and over. After all day playing in the sunshine they slept very soundly! Old Town Sonora is close by for cute shops and good restaurants.
5.0
Pictures do this place no justice! From the photos I didn’t think the space would be THAT big. I knew from reading reviews the space was large but, wow! Nora was very attentive and patient, I bugged her ALOT. I rented the main house for my party of 10 which was more than enough room for everyone. I’m so glad we made our trip during the day because the roads are narrow with zero street lights. I was able to navigate my way without getting lost. As soon as we get to Shepherds Hill we’re blown away at it’s beauty. We were surrounded by lots of green and beautiful landscapes. The outside and it’s surroundings are well kept. Upon entering you’re overwhelmed with where to go. Some of my guests were confused with the house’s layout lol lots of doors and hallways. My kids immediately hit the pool without even selecting their room first like they normally do. Fully equipped kitchen with lots of counter space for all you cooks out there. I won’t bore you with the millions of things we did, just know there is never a dull moment. We will be vacationing here again real soon. Thank you Nora for the memorable stay!
5.0
This was the perfect getaway for getting over covid fatigue. Kids had enough to keep themselves busy (basketball/tennis/pool/games). And we just lounged the whole time and let off some steam. The house is enormous, so there's plenty of space to shut yourselves off if you're feel like some personal time. Or there are large living spaces for group fun like karaoke or games. Just don't mind the family of deer that would get curious every now and then and might peek in through the glass door. We had a great time. Highly recommend.
5.0
Celebrated thanksgiving and my youngest daughters 30th birthday. What a great year round house for large group gatherings.
5.0
Don't show up at night like we did. Get there while there's daylight to get your bearings and appreciate the enormity of the place. We swam, played tennis and basketball. Bring a basket ball and tennis balls. There's no guarantee that previous guest didn't send them over the fence without retrieving them. Shopping and restaurants are not far away. Take a chair out to the tennis court and night and appreciate the night sky without light pollution. Oh yeah, I'm 2 meters tall and this is the only master tub I've sat in where I didn't have to bend my knees to fit.
5.0
Ideal place to relax, drink your coffee, read a book and cool off and swim in a large private pool! Thanks Nora for sharing your property with my family!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Calaveras County?
The average price for a rental in Calaveras County is $274 per night. This rental is $305 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shepherds Hill... A Place To Relax, Revive, Restore. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shepherds Hill... A Place To Relax, Revive, Restore. Enjoy the water!
Is Shepherds Hill... A Place To Relax, Revive, Restore pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shepherds Hill... A Place To Relax, Revive, Restore?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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