The Heard House - downtown Murphys

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A house with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, a microwave, and a stove.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wicker chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.
A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a house in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Murphys, CA
  • Place, Broll Mountain Vineyards
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatcher Winery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Murphys Creek Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Murphys

Located in Murphys, this holiday home is in the city centre. Val du Vino Winery and Allegorie are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Me-Wuk Cultural Center and Metropolitan Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Murphys, CA

What's nearby

  • Broll Mountain Vineyards - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hatcher Winery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Murphys Community Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Milliaire Winery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Murphys Creek Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Arroyo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ironstone Vineyards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Historic Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murphys PourHouse - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heard House - downtown Murphys 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 does it cost to stay at The Heard House - downtown Murphys?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Heard House - downtown Murphys on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$1,124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Heard House - downtown Murphys?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Heard House - downtown Murphys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Heard House - downtown Murphys?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Heard House - downtown Murphys located?

Located in the heart of Murphys, this holiday home is steps away from Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Val du Vino Winery and Broll Mountain Vineyards. Allegorie and Hatcher Winery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time, wonderful location, worth the visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Heard House. Really enjoy the comfort and French countryside feel to the house, Excellent location adjacent to downtown Murphys. The host is very responsive and flexible. Wonderful experience ... thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very cute property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2026
Glad you had a nice time and we hope to have you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a wonderful and comfortable property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2026
Thank you, and we hope to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here 3 times and love it more Everytime. Everything is provided accept a full length mirror. I had my husband take pics and used that as a mirror. This is the most pleasant cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to see you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, wonderful stay. All was as advertised. Seamless checkin/checkout.Great communication with host. Quick to respond and excellent at providing all necessary info. So relaxing, all amenities were thoughtful and appreciated. Did not want to leave the lovely home. Will definitely be back. Great VRBO experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
Wow, thank you for the wonderful review. So glad the cottage worked out so well, and that all the little extras made your stay comfortable and easy, since isn't that what a vacation is all about! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and home base for our first visit to the area. One block off of Murphys’ Main Street, yet so peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you for your review. We are so glad you chose our home as your base for exploring Murphys. We would love to welcome you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Quiet but super close to town. Clean and bright.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and we look forward to hosting you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! My husband I like to stay in places that are quiet, clean and walkable to town. The Heard House did not disappoint. We were greeted by Darrell and Moby upon arrival and felt welcome straight away. The kitchen was clean and well-stocked. A nice touch was having coffee, sweeteners, and half and half already available, plus a few snacks—not a common touch in our experience! We were 1 block off the main drag with tons of wine tasting and restaurants, and even live music. We loved Grounds for breakfast. The town is pretty quiet during the week and revs up over the weekend. We also loved how central the location was to places like Mercer Caverns, Calaveras Big Trees, and Jamestown. Overall, a great place to stay… just what we needed to getaway from our normally hectic lives.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2026
Thank you so much for a thoughtful and thorough review. We really appreciate you sharing all those details to help future guests get a feel for the Heard House and places to visit in and around Murphys. So glad it gave you the quiet, clean, walkable getaway you wanted, and we hope to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They have a fenced in yard for our pups, its quiet and they have coffee and cream!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean quite and comfortable with nice added touches like flowers coffee half n half & snacks. Nice to be able to walk to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Glad to hear you appreciated those little extras and we hope to see you back again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Loved the fresh flowers. Another thoughtful touch was the mosquito repellent. Fully equipped kitchen and comfortable bed. Ceiling fans and a/c worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you for all the nice comments, and we hope to see you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very charming. Great location. Clear, easy instructions on checking in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for the five-star review and we hope to see you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice cottage. It was quiet and comfortable, just what I was looking for. Janet was helpful and quick to respond to my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
So glad you enjoyed the quiet and comfort of the cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to having you back again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place! Plenty of windows and natural light. Decorations were really well done and it felt very homey. Lights and outlets everywhere, well done! Loved the outdoor shower too. The fixtures and tub/shower are antique style, looks great but a little difficult to use. Overall a wonderful property!Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Thank you for the nice comments and we hope to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything stood out for us! We had an incredible time and the hosts were Fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Very comfy cabin with privacy and easy access to downtown.Would highly recommend and will stay again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Thank you for your comment about highly recommending. Our goal is to provide you with a five-star experience, and glad to hear we delivered on that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little place was perfect for my husband and I as it was our virgin voyage in bringing our little peanut dogs on a sleep away. The property is completely fenced which was such a relief and our dogs just loved the size-so huge! They provided us with coffee and cream, which was a boon as well as an entire bowl of snacks which really came in handy. The bed was comfy and the shower was nice and hot. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
So glad your first getaway with your little peanut was a success. Glad the yard, coffee and snacks were appreciated. We look forward to having you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was great and the goodies, coffee and cream were greatly appreciated. The recommendations were great too. Easy walk to Main St. Murphys
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for the terrific review! We are glad you enjoyed those extra touches. Our goal is to consistently provide a 5-star experience every time you stay with us, and we'd love to host you again on your next visit to Murphys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a delightful way to end the year, to disconnect, in a serene and quiet environment. Murphy's is sweet and quaint; we loved our visit to the Giant Sequoias and to Columbia State Park; the movie theater at Angel's Camp.... and to of course come back to cook and relax in our lovely cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. Sounds like you enjoyed some of our favorites things to do in the area. Where else but the Angels Camp Theater can you catch a new release without the crowds and exorbitant prices?? We'd love to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host has thought of everything, including towels to clean the dogs feet with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for the nice review of our cottage. We love making it a welcoming spot for both people and pets, and it's great to hear something like extra towels for dirty paws made a difference in your stay. We hope you will come back to stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and we hope to have you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, clean and comfy. Thank you for the 1/2 1/2 in the fridge. So nice to not have to worry about picking some up for morning coffee. Walking distance to lovely downtown Murphys. We will back for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we are so glad it made your morning special. Coffee isn't really coffee unless you have the half and half, and that's not something we skimp on if your aim is to provide a 5-star experience. We would love to have you back again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was quiet, clean and in a perfect spot to walking anywhere. The only thing I have to say to improve your future is to let renters know it is not handicap friendly. The shower was scary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you pointing out your concern about the shower. The home does feature a classic clawfoot tub with a shower, which many guests enjoy, though it may not be the best fit for those needing handicap-accessible features. Your comment is helpful, and we will continue to ensure this set-up is clearly shown in the photos so guests can determine if it will work for them.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Cute private cottage tucked away

Comfortable and clean place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you, and we hope to see you back again
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