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Happy Hollow

Holiday home in Murphys with kitchen and patio

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Sunny, gated and fenced 1/2 acre parcel right in the heart of downtown Murphys
Open floor plan for easy entertaining
A piano and two guitars
Private kitchen
Forced air heating, air conditioning and gas fireplace, for your comfort

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Murphys Creek Theatre
  • Place, Ironstone Amphitheatre
  • Place, Mercer Caverns

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Happy Hollow

Happy Hollow, located in the heart of downtown Murphys, is an ideal gathering spot for family and friends. A comfortable, lovingly remodeled, single-level home on a sunny, 1/2 acre, fully fenced parcel with plenty of off-street parking, all within easy walking distance to everything downtown, including the Murphys Hotel, shops, restaurants, two dozen wine tasting rooms, community park, playground, and the river. This home sits one block off Main Street, so you are just about as close and convenient as most want to be to downtown, but without all the traffic, parking and noise issues. The home has a flexible, single-level design. The living room provides a central space to gather, with comfortable seating, a piano and two guitars for your enjoyment. On one side of the home sits the primary bedroom with a full bath and a second bedroom adjoining it, while the other two bedrooms and another bath sit on the opposite wing of the house. Both remodeled bathrooms have a tub and shower, plush towels, hair dryer and hotel toiletries. The remodeled kitchen is well-stocked for cooking and entertaining, with coffee beans, half and half, hot chocolate, tea, and basic spices provided. Dining room seating for eight plus breakfast bar seating for three more. The TV room off the kitchen has a couch and handy desk space, giving kids a quiet place away from adults. The adjoining laundry room has a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board. Five-star amenities like free WIFI, chocolates by the bedside, fresh flowers, snacks, toys and games for all ages, and gas BBQ have it stand out from the rest. When it's time to move the gathering outside, a generously-sized covered front porch provides nice shaded space for relaxing, BBQ'ing and entertaining, while the fully-fenced, front lawn and gated driveway allow plenty of safe play space kids and pets to play. The single-story layout is a comfortable choice for guests of all ages, with a pathway and no steps leading to the back door, providing easy access for those with limited mobility. Happy Hollow- where memories are made!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Any child over 2 yrs old is counted as a guest
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee of $30 for each pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No boat or RV parking on the premises. No portable BBQs, firepits, open flame devices or swimming pools are allowed
Pet fee $30/pet. Pets are not allowed on the furniture and any damage or excessive cleaning will be charged against your deposit
Any guest violating house rules will be asked to leave and their deposit will be retained

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Murphys

Located in Murphys, this holiday home is in the city centre. Allegorie and Broll Mountain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Murphys Community Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ironstone Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at Sonora Opera Hall. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Murphys, CA

What's nearby

  • Murphys Creek Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Val du Vino Winery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mercer Caverns - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Moaning Caverns Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Murphys Historic Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Arroyo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Murphys PourHouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murphys Hwy 4 Diner - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Hollow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Happy Hollow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Hollow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy Hollow located?

Located in the heart of Murphys, this holiday home is steps away from Broll Mountain Vineyards and Allegorie. Hatcher Winery and Bodega Del Sur Winery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and nicely stocked. Very clean. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Nice House Close to Downtown

We have stayed here a number of times and it never disappoints! Host is great and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Perfect house for a girls trip. Note, the bedroom with a queen and twin is semi private. You have to walk through that room to get to the another bedroom and bathroom. Worked fine for our stay. Kitchen and bathrooms had all necessary amenities. Wished we'd stayed longer to enjoy the huge front yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Beautiful Murphy's

This was our 4th stay at Happy Hollow and it never disappoints, we absolutely love this place. Clean well supplied home, large fully fenced yard and just a block away from town. Hosts are very responsive and accommodating. Already planning another trip later this summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Great place to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving with the family!

Very clean house, great amenities, wonderful location. We enjoyed a low key, relaxing time and the property was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

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

Great Property

Quiet, close to town, plenty of everything we needed…we just supplied the food,drinks and laughs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis R.

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

Sleepy Hollow stay

It was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara V.

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

Murphys fun

Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Location Location!

This is our fourth stay at Happy Hollow. Perfect location; only a block away from Main Street Murphy’s. Amenities are just as listed. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M., Sacramento

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

Great place for a group of friends

I was there with 4 good friends to have some time for rest and relaxation while enjoying Murphys. Love the home, so very comfortable! We cooked dinner each evening in the well-equipped kitchen and enjoyed the outdoor seating in the mornings. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Welcoming comfortable place well located

Fun time with friends Eating, shopping wine tasting and hiking. Walking distance to town. House as advertised with nice little amenities. Well stocked kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail R., Castro Valley, United States

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

Always a pleasure to stay at Happy Hollow

This is the third time our family has stayed at Happy Hollow. It has perfect accommodations for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. Lots of little perks to make the stay enjoyable. With the house within walking distance from Main Street Murphy’s, it allows us to enjoy the many wine tasting rooms and events Murphy’s has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riana C.

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

Super cute and quick stroll to downtown

Such a great experience! This house is in an ideal location, it took us under 5 minutes to walk into town each day. The property itself is gorgeous and peaceful. The house is spacious and comfortable, and the hosts were great. We had 4 couples and a dog, and couldn't have had a better place to explore Murphys and hang out together :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dell P., Fremont, California

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

Great Location

The house is spacious and the kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment, games and musical instruments. It’s a very short walk from the center of town. We were all happy with the space. Communications with the property manager was easy and efficient. The checkout process was reasonable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC M., San Ramon, CA

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

Magical at Murphy's

Everything being said about this property is true. Firstly, if you are vacationing in Murphy's, the location can't be beat. You are a very short stroll from all the shops and restaurants on Main Street. You could easily walk to all the tasting rooms, the beautiful park, and all that Murphy's has to offer. And as others have said, the home is tucked away enough so that it still feels private and "disconnected" from everything. The property itself it's fantastic. My wife and I had water gun fights with my 11 year old daughter and her friend each day, and while they played and roamed on the huge front yard, we barbecued on the porch while watching them laugh, swing, and take it all in. It was awesome. There was a small issue that we contacted the owner about, who quickly offered remedies and was great with communication. A+ property at Murphy's!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Everything went smoothless and we enjoyed our stay. Our kids and dog loved the outdoor space and the house was very well equipped with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Wedding Shower Weekend

My niece from Avery had a wedding shower in Murphy’s and we booked this amazing house for the weekend. It was a beautiful house and yard and everything was amazing! There were fresh flowers, Easter decorations and we felt right at home. They had everything for our dogs as well. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

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

Sisters retreat

Such a beautiful relaxing stay, very close to Main Street, just a short walk. Perfect location for a relaxing retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena M.

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

Excellent stay

We had such a great time here. The house is clean and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis R.

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

glad to stay here

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

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

Destination 75 Birthdau

All of us loved the property, loved sitting on the porch while dogs could play in the yard, great location !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Great Outdoor Space & Excellent Location

Happy Hollow was great. Easy walk to downtown and the outdoor space/front yard was a lot of fun. Plenty of room for Corn Hole, remote control cars, frisbee, etc. Interior was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Another relaxing week in Murphys

This was our 3rd stay at this property and we absolutely love it. The kitchen is well stocked if you plan to cook, we did the restaurant thing all week this time. Great pizza place, amazing sushi and even a Mexican food truck all within a short walk. owners are super cool to deal with and a very responsive. Already planing another visit for 2025.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Wedding

We booked for three nights and were very pleased with the house, the location, and the way the home was stocked so we just had to think we needed something and it was there for our use. We only wanted to have more time to spend there. Beautiful yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

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

Great location

This is our second time staying at the house. We enjoyed it both times and will definitely stay again. Only a short couple blocks from downtown for a quick easy stroll.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Janet Romanowski

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Darrel and Janet discovered Murphys 20+ years ago, and it was love at first site. We have family and friends nearby, so annual celebrations, summer and winter sports, wineries, parks and caves made it an easy vacation and gathering spot for adults and kids of all ages. We love the variety of people we meet from all different places, backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We try to make our vacation homes feel very special, so you can relax in comfort, knowing you have everything you need to completely enjoy your stay

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