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Happy Hollow

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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, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Murphys, CA
  • Place, Hatcher Winery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Murphys Community Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Murphys Creek Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬

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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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

Property # 1316759vb
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

About the area

Murphys

Located in Murphys, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Murphys Community Park, while Murphys Creek Theatre and Ironstone Amphitheatre are cultural highlights. Me-Wuk Cultural Center and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. 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

  • Broll Mountain Vineyards - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hatcher Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Murphys Community Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Murphys Creek Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Val du Vino Winery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ironstone Vineyards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Apple - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Murphys PourHouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murphys Historic Hotel - ‬3 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.

How much is parking at Happy Hollow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gisela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked home with amazing location and cozy vibe perfect for a family getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for the nice review. We are so glad you enjoyed the cozy vibe, and that it was the perfect spot for your weekend getaway. We'd love to welcome you back again
Verified

8/10 Good

Curtis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ALWAYS LIKED THIS PLACE
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
Thank you, Curtis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and an excellent location to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back again
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marti s.

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

Great stay

Love the location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2023
Isn't that a great spot! I love a vacation where you can park your car and not think twice about getting around. We look forward to hosting you again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Happy Hollow and we hope to see you back again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you back again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2024
Thank you, Curtis. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephany S.

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

Great Property

This was a nice property to stay at and was located close to Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
I'm not sure how I missed responding to your review, but I did want to circle back and say thank you for your review
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2022
So glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving stay, and we welcome you back anytime
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you so much for the nice review and we look forward to your next visit
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Thank you for your loyalty in continuing to stay at Happy Hollow. We appreciate it
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you for the nice review. So happy to hear you and you and your family (pup included) enjoyed Happy Hollow. We love knowing all the little details made your stay comfortable, and we hope to welcome you back again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alli C.

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

Great place in Murphys!

We had such a nice stay at this home. Everything was perfect for our family and the house had everything needed for cooking. Super close to main street which is a must. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. I like to cook, so I'm happy to hear the way I outfitted the kitchen worked for your group. Look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

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

Great place great location

Right in the middle of it all in downtown this place had all the room for me and our family. Great living room had enough space for all of us to enjoy the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2024
Sorry for the delay in responding to your review. Thank you for the nice comments, and we hope to see you and your family back for another vacation
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Thank you for the feedback. The large bedroom in one wing of the house does provide the access to a small, 4th bedroom, and we try to show that in one of the photos so it's not a surprise. Works great for families or putting all the kids in one wing of the house and adults in the other, and glad to hear that did not pose a problem for you. We hope to see you back for some cornhole and croquet in that big front yard.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2024
Thank you for the nice review, and we hope to have you back again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
I somehow missed responding to your review, and wanted to apologize and circle back to say thank you for the nice 5-star review. We hope to see you back for more fun at Happy Hollow
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn w.

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

Weekend getaway

Wonderful property. Shady grass area with many lawn games. Easy walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Family trip

We had the best weekend. It was clean, very close to downtown and we LOVED the front yard. We will absolutely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
I love to read a review like this. Thank you, and we look forward to hosting you and your family on your next visit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

We a great time!

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you so much for highly recommending our place. Vacations should have you feeling comfortable and well-cared for, and we go out of our way to try and deliver that experience to everyone who stays with us. We look forward to having you back

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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