Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Stanislaus River

The Shed in Vallecito

This charming little studio cottage was originally built sometime between 1910 and 1925 to house a bakery in conjunction with the butcher shop next door (main house). In the early 1930’s the bakery was closed and the shed was converted into a studio apartment for a young man who lived there for over a decade. In later years it has served as a polling place for Vallecito elections and as a storage facility for various owners. In 2010, after years of neglect, we began a major renovation project in the hopes of returning it to its former glory as a livable cottage. The renovation included new foundation and flooring, new exterior siding, energy efficient windows and doors, and the reframing of the interior walls in order to accommodate the 10” thick insulation. A new bathroom was installed along with the promise of a complete kitchenette to be added in the winter of 2014. The result is a refurbished cottage that is extremely quiet and very comfortable due to the extra thick walls, new insulation, and dual pane windows and doors. It is now completely handicapped accessible. The queen sized Murphy bed has a comfortable memory foam mattress, plenty of pillows and a down comforter and can be folded up for more space during the day. There is a private patio out side the sliding glass door for relaxing. The cottage sits back from the street and is surrounded by a beautiful garden area that offers visitors a quietly, serene setting in which to sip a morning cup of coffee or unwind with a nice glass of locally made wine. A visit to the Vallecito area offers a wide assortment of historical, cultural and outdoor activities. The small town of approximately 300 people is both quiet and welcoming. A short walk, can allow a visitor a peaceful journey into the surrounding countryside where cattle and horses graze in the pastures and birds sing in the trees. Within a 5 minute drive, visitors can wander the shops and sample the wines of the area along Murphy’s trendy Main Street; go spelunking in Moaning Cavern, hike the trail and swim the creek through Natural Bridges or hit the historic district of Angels Camp and a movie at the 75 year old Angels Theater. A 15 minute drive will take you to Columbia State Historical Park and it’s well known Fallon House Theater, New Melones Lake for fishing, boating and waterskiing and Calaveras County Fairgrounds, site of the historic Jumping Frog Jubilee. A 30 minute drive will take you to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the shopping district of Sonora, Mercer Caverns and Cave City or the Stanislaus River at Camp 9. Summer hikes, kayaking and fishing abound within a 1 hour drive from ‘The Shed’ in the Stanislaus National Forest. Winter activities include skiing or snowshoeing at Bear Valley or Dodge Ridge 1 hour away, even Kirkwood Resort is a 2 hour drive. For those with a passion for driving, we are situated about a 2 hour drive from Yosemite National Park, The San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento. When the pass is open in summer a 2-3 hour drive over the Hwy 4 National Scenic Byway takes you through the majestic scenery of the Sierra Nevada, past cold rushing streams, meadows of wildflowers and blue alpine lakes to Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs State Park, and the Lake Tahoe region. A drive along Historic Hwy 49 will take you through the heart of California’s Gold Country where the many small towns offer a bounty of antique stores, unique boutiques, small independent restaurants and interesting museums and mining sites.

Fall Retreat Family Home/Children & Dog Friendly

Come enjoy Autumn activities with your family, perfectly comfortable for large groups, with an enclosed back yard for dogs. Located near all of Gold Rush’s most exciting attractions including Historic Jamestown & Sonora, Columbia State Historic Park, Casinos, and Yosemite National Park. Each season offers a variety of outdoor activities, year-round this comfortable home provides a private, quiet getaway suitable for groups up to 12 people to enjoy a relaxing & restoring adventure time together.

Beautiful Orchard House on the Farm- Jacuzzi/Pool

A very magical place we call home. Nestled in the middle of 20 acres of established walnut trees, lies your new favorite getaway! You can simply sit back and chill in the beautiful Orchard House or come outside and enjoy the patio/pool/barbecue/ fire pit and spa. One of the bedrooms listed is upstairs in a gaming tower, filled with entertainment options!! Also if you love animals as much as we do, you can help feed our furry and feathered friends .Either way....Prepare to fall in love!

Chic Scandinavian TreeHouse+Private Yard+Parking

Unique large+light studio back house up stairs on top of storage garage. Minimalist boho style w/ lots of plants + comfy furnishings. Pretty sure you will love this space. Ultra-fast Internet + smart TV, built-in work desk, artesian wood cabinetry + counter tops+ wonderful just-added vintage wood flooring. Private entrance and yard with lots of trees, 95 yr old grape vine, strawberry beds +outside seating + free designated parking off an unpaved alley right in Turlock’s most desired area.

Route 66 Downtown Pet Friendly Guest House

Enjoy the peaceful PET FRIENDLY back patio with No Pet Fee. Enjoy a gas fire pit or bbq some dinner on the grill. Keep it simple at this peaceful centrally-located in Downtown Modesto. This new build 1 bedroom with all new construction and appliances is walking Distance to Gallo Center for the Arts, Mchenry Mansion the Museum , Brendan Movie Theater, The State Theatre and you can enjoy all the night life on the weekends. Even catch Modesto's past time of some cruising on the weekends.

The Heard House

The Heard House, in the heart of downtown Murphys, is something very special! Vintage charm and character everywhere you turn, lovingly updated with today's comforts and 5-star amenities. Located one block off Main St, within easy walking distance to everything downtown, including the Murphys Hotel, shops and restaurants, two dozen wine tasting rooms, museum, park and river. A sunny, fenced and private 1/3 acre parcel nicely tucked back off the street, with no traffic or noise issues

The Cottage at The A Bar

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish cottage nestled in the middle of an almond orchard on a private road. Collect fresh eggs from the chickens for breakfast paired with fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden! Spend a peaceful evening sipping a beverage on the porch or take a relaxing walk along the river. Geographically speaking, we like to say we are in between The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.

The Heart of the Valley: Smart Modern Farmhouse

The Heart of the Valley takes it's name after what the city of Turlock represents to the Central Valley, it's heart. I wanted to use this as inspiration to create a home the embodied this. I worked closely with local interior designer, Marísela Rodríguez, to come up with a home design where guest can enjoy the convenience of modern technology while still having that warm, welcoming feeling a farmhouse has to offer.

Tranquil Place in Modesto's Best Area to Call Home

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Home is in a quiet cul de sac and very private. No Filter in the Pictures of This Home. Big back yard to do BBQ'S, plenty of chairs for a gathering, each room has tv's, private yard that is very big for pets to play. Stay here and drive to Yosemite, Bay area, Napa, Sacramento, and Beyond.

The Loft pathway to Yosemite

The loft is prefect for a small group or large. Please read The Space . We are 1 hour from Yosemite Main Gate, and less to the snow areas and lakes. Jamestown has the best restaurants in Tuolumne county and full of fun shops. Columbia Historic State Park is 5 miles and 2 miles Sonora. We also have extra parking for boats etc.

Ready for a relaxing weekend?

Come and stay a little longer as you explore Lodi's Uniqueness as a wine destination. Walk to downtown for dinner, shopping or wine and cheese tasting!! Pet friendly.......My cottage has been completely renovated to it's 1925 charm while adding a modern element to make your stay most enjoyable. It's conveniently located.

Fern Creek Cottage- peaceful creekside setting

You’ll love Fern Creek Cottage because of the location along the Murphys Creek. It is a 10-15 minute walk to the historic downtown. It is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and furry friends (pets). NOT recommended for children as the creek is fast moving and not fenced.