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Lake front getaway! Casita d’Amore

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Gorgeous sunrises over Folsom Lake
Sunrise! My favorite time Of the day
Granite Bay beach
Living room with European sleeper sofa, tv and dual sided fireplace.
Wifi available. Smart TV log onto your favorite apps. DVD player No cable

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
NZ$229
avg per night

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  • Folsom Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Granite Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Folsom State Prison and Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sacramento, CA (MHR-Sacramento Mather)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
Price is NZ$229 avg per night,

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About the area

Granite Bay

Located in Granite Bay, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folsom Powerhouse and Mormon Island Wetlands Nature Preserve, while Maidu Museum and Folsom History Museum are cultural highlights. Golfland Sunsplash and Folsom Lake Bowl Casino are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Folsom Lake - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Granite Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Golfland Sunsplash - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Westfield Galleria at Roseville - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Folsom State Prison and Museum - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Rocklin Station - 14 min drive
  • Historic Folsom Station - 15 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Twin Rocks Estate Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beachouse Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Farmhaus - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lake front getaway! Casita d’Amore

Relax, read, write, reconnect .
Its not just living, its an EXPERIENCE!

Look out at 180 degrees of lake and nature.
Journey out onto the trails or lake for cross training.
Walk, Hike,Run, Bike, Swim
great mountain and road biking
boat rentals (motorized and paddle) and horse trail rides nearby
Head up the hill to Tahoe, Gold Country or go West to Napa Valley and San Francisco
Private room, living room, kitchenette, dining area
Guest house is attached but separate entry from main house.
Entry is the glass french doors to right of the main doors.

~15% grade driveway down and stairs up to unit
Access to the Lake will be public entrance down 5 houses down the street to all the trails

The space

The photos give a 1,000 words - the space is being re-decorated to update to a new fresh beach theme, but the quality will be similar!

Everything you need to relax and stay in to write or read, study and relax!

ONE Parking spot onsite. More parking at local shopping center.
30 days or more can discuss other arrangements
Driveway has ~20% slope down
Stairs up to Guest House

Guest access

Casita with its own living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
Lake access by foot via the park entrance down the street.
Main house and garage are not included unless rented

Interaction with guests

As much as you want. We do come and go on the outside of the property for maintenance and service and personal use or interactions with guests to the Main House, Casa d'Amore

The neighborhood

Quiet, Family neighborhood. The footpath /lake trails run along the back of the property. Fishing boats, small craft and paddle boards are mostly on this part of the lake - skiing is usually up river.

Getting around

Need a car
busses do run into town
Train drop off in Roseville

once you are there catch the bike trails to cover a bunch of areas. From the house you can ride all the way down to Old Town Sacramento or run up to Tahoe :)

Other things to note

If you have more guests than 4, check out Casa d'Amore which is the Main House the Casita sits over/above

House Rules
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
Not safe or suitable for children (0-12 years)
Check in is anytime after 4PM, Check out is 10 am or earlier
House rules are outlined and we will send an agreement via docusign.

Some spaces are shared - the courtyard to walk to the Guest house is rented to the main house
The Parking pad has 1 parking spot for the Guest House.
If more parking is needed, parking at Lakeshore Beverages parking lot down the street works.
Amenity limitations - Hot water tank shared with main house - never been a problem.

Property manager

Donna
Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
A set of stairs to the unit. No baby gate provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1,200 minimum charge for smoking on the property
NOT Wheelchair Accessible

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front getaway! Casita d’Amore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Lake front getaway! Casita d’Amore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake front getaway! Casita d’Amore located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Granite Bay Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Folsom Lake and Beals Point. South Fork of the American River and Maidu Regional Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Lake front getaway! Casita d’Amore Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Folsom digs

We have stayed at Donna's place multiple times. It is comfortable and well stocked with linens and kitchen items. It is always interesting to see the view of Lake Folsom and how it changes depending on water levels. Donna is attentive and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safe, clean, beautiful view

I enjoyed the casita. It’s a beautiful view in a very nice and safe neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely in every way

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Casita d'Amore. It was lovely in every way. The neighborhood is peaceful and beautiful. Donna was wonderful with communicating with me in advance about everything I needed to know and answering all of my questions. The casita is spacious and lovely and has beautiful views of Folsom Lake. I was there to bike the American River Bike Trail, and the casita is very near to the trailhead, and a great place to return to and relax after a day of activity.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and comfortable

The place was very easy to find and access, the accommodations were well above my budget expectations and we will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casita Stay

Was absolutely perfect......
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Retreat

Impeccably furnished and stunning views at this lake retreat. My husband and I loved our stay and are planning to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend weekend

Had a great time. Wonderful strolls on beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

This cozy studio is nicely furnished with lots of windows and beautiful views of Folsom Lake. The bedroom has a specular view that is worth the visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It is as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location; everything you need

This is our 3rd time staying here and it is a perfect location overlooking the lake with a path to the lake nearby. The unit is well equipped with all the creature comforts: soft towels in abundance; comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen; washer/dryer; good shower, etc. Just the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Nice, cozy place by the lake. Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bed was very comfortable

We visited family in the area and stayed here Sat through Tues. The bed was the most comfortable for us because its a memory foam, like we have at our own home. We gave the cleanliness 4/5 due to a few areas in the kitchenette floor had some spillage that was not wiped up from the maids. Looked to be something from the trash can was removed and they just didn't see what dripped on the floor, so not a big deal to report as we just wiped that up. The outside of the front area of this home had a lot of leaves debris, and it looked unkept, but we figured their gardeners may not have been there, or there was a wind storm ? Anyway, the rest of the unit was clean and it was separated from the guests in the main house. The only thing that was disturbing was the parking situation. The parking pad on the street was only big enough for 2 vehicles. The guests in the main unit had 5-7 cars at anytime and they didn't park well at all. The host did have to contact them upon arrival and then we had to bang on their door to ask them to fix their parking situation the next day as well. The host apologized for this inconvenience and provided a small gift upon check out, which we appreciated the acknowledgement of the parking issue we experienced. We liked the area where this home is located. We felt safe and it was quiet enough to get some rest after our long days of family visits. This host was great with communication and fairness of nightly rate for this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Granite Bay Escape

Beautiful views, elegant property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Lake

Donna is a top tier host, everything was perfect. The Casita exceeding our expecations. The views and proximity to the Lake were fantastic. Donna communicates extremely well and all our needs were met. We can't wait to be back and hope someday to rent out the Main house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Beautiful view of Folsom Lake from the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent in every way!

Excellent in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casita d’Amore is perfect

Perfect for a honeymoon or a family stay. But know your children if you take little ones. My grandkids stayed the night twice, but only because they listen well. If it had been my other daughter’s children, the stairs would have been too inviting a play area. I could never have taken them. However, my youngest daughter’s kids (4, 10, 15) are every parent’s dream. I only had to tell the 4 yo once (day one) to stay off the stairs. The stairs are inside, so heavy (beach?) items can be left downstairs. We all loved playing on the beach and fooling around in the water. The walk there was easy (after climbing the driveway). It brought joy to my heart to see my grandkids (and adult children) have so much fun playing in the water. The set up is very lovely. The master bedroom has a large king sized bed, a coffee table with 2 chairs, night stands, entrance to the laundry room and bathroom, walk in closet with plenty of space for just about anything. And it’s well stocked! Bath robes (2), extra pillows, blankets, (I think) a privacy screen (I didn’t need to use it so can’t be sure), etc. Romance is in the air with the glass enclosed, gas fireplace between the bedroom and living room. You can watch your kids from the bed or put up the privacy screen. The kitchen is well stocked. Pots, pans, other cooking things are left of the fridge. There wasn’t anything I needed that I needed to cook that I didn’t find in the pantry or drawers. Spices are above the stove, amazingly well stocked.🥰😍❤
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another perfect weekend at Granite Bay

My 15 year old daughter and I rent this Casita whenever my daughter has a mountain bike race in Granite Bay. This place is just perfect for two people, and an easy bike ride to the park and lakefront (and starting line). It's always clean, has a well equipped kitchen and bathroom, and parking is easy. Donna is also easy to communicate with, friendly, and so reasonable. I highly recommend the Casita for anyone looking to get away. An added bonus is every time we stay here, my daughter wins her race! So there's that, too. 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Donna is fantastic
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot close to lake

This is the third time my daughter and I have stayed here when we attend the TBF races. The casita is perfect for us two and so close to trails and the lake - we rarely use the car once we are here. The casita is clean and well equipped- I highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Granite Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location. Great owner

A great place for a staycation or for vacation. Beautiful view. Wonderful spot for afternoon walks and weekend hikes. Close to shopping. Donna is wonderful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

What's your first name? W., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

This was just the right home base for us this weekend. Donna made sure we had everything we needed. We barely had time to scratch the surface of all the area has to offer. Glorious view of the sunrise over the lake. Hope to come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful casita. Wonderful host

We had to find a place to stay temporarily… and Donna was willing to work with and our schedules. She’s been an amazing host. The best we’ve rented from.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

leilani s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Wow! Where to begin our amazing weekend away. The location was PERFECT! Yes you can walk down to the bay from the house. It was a bit more work for us with a little one going down the hill, but it was perfect for the 1st day since the weather wasnt the greatest. The casita is just like the photos. This place had EVERYTHING you needed. Seasonings for food, syrup for pancakes, coffee etc. Even ziplocks ans tupperwear. I loved that everything was labeled (what sheets went to what, extra towels etc). No need for ac the bay breeze was great. We had two cars and followed donnas directions. Our car safe in the extra lot down the street. The place was just what we need for our family. We had a great stay. If you want to take a trip down memory lane check out there dvd collection.this is definitely a favorite place and will be back next summer! Thanks so much Donna.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023