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Historic Keddie Retreat on Spanish Creek
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Quincy, CA
- Place, Gansner Park13 min drive
- Place, Feather River Community College District14 min drive
- Place, Plumas County Library15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Keddie Retreat on Spanish Creek
A Family paradise at 3225 feet elevation nestled in the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains! Located just seven miles from the Plumas county seat of Quincy, California. Here is where you will find this lovely home on the banks of Spanish Creek. Situated just below the historic old resort, mining community, and railroad town of Keddie. Positioned within viewing distance from our home is one of the seven wonders of the Western Pacific Railroad, the famous Wye bridge trestle. The “Wye” and town were named for Arthur Keddie. Keddie was an engineer who pioneered and surveyed the route for the railroad through the Feather River back in 1909.
Fast forward to the 1960s when Keddie was being transformed into a resort by realtor Clarence Arthur English Jr. who had purchased the town in ’57 with the goal of making it into a first class resort destination. One of the features that Mr. English developed was the “Swimmin Hole’ which were a series of stone stairs leading down to patios and built in stone barbecue pits on the banks of Spanish Creek.
More than 50 years later the beautiful rock work and patios still exist and in fact have been reborn for today’s generation of families. This wonderful setting with its modest home is available now to be enjoyed by young and old alike.
The home is a fully equipped, modern, and cheerful. It has three private sleeping areas. The master bedroom has a large closet, a California King bed, and it's own private bath. The large master bath includes a beautiful claw foot tub for relaxing, a separate private room with a large modern stand-up shower. Another sleeping room offers a Queen Bed with antique dressers. This room also has its own door into a full bath. The front of the house has another sleeping room that has a Double Bed. Off this room is the laundry with a washer and dryer and storage area. A Queen size Aero Bed is also available.
The home has a fully stocked modern kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, cook top, double ovens and a dishwasher. The counter area also has three high backed stools to accommodate seating at the kitchen counter.
Off the kitchen is a sitting area for relaxing and enjoying the pictures and history of Keddie Resort in its heyday of the 1960s.
The dinning area has seating for six, while the living area has a large sofa just right for viewing the hi-definition large screen television that is artfully hidden when not in use in the large decorative wall cabinet and book case.
Out the French doors by the kitchen and sitting area is a covered porch that spans the entire length of the house. Seating is not a problem in the numerous chairs, the outside bar, and bar stools that adorn the porch.
Fast forward to the 1960s when Keddie was being transformed into a resort by realtor Clarence Arthur English Jr. who had purchased the town in ’57 with the goal of making it into a first class resort destination. One of the features that Mr. English developed was the “Swimmin Hole’ which were a series of stone stairs leading down to patios and built in stone barbecue pits on the banks of Spanish Creek.
More than 50 years later the beautiful rock work and patios still exist and in fact have been reborn for today’s generation of families. This wonderful setting with its modest home is available now to be enjoyed by young and old alike.
The home is a fully equipped, modern, and cheerful. It has three private sleeping areas. The master bedroom has a large closet, a California King bed, and it's own private bath. The large master bath includes a beautiful claw foot tub for relaxing, a separate private room with a large modern stand-up shower. Another sleeping room offers a Queen Bed with antique dressers. This room also has its own door into a full bath. The front of the house has another sleeping room that has a Double Bed. Off this room is the laundry with a washer and dryer and storage area. A Queen size Aero Bed is also available.
The home has a fully stocked modern kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, cook top, double ovens and a dishwasher. The counter area also has three high backed stools to accommodate seating at the kitchen counter.
Off the kitchen is a sitting area for relaxing and enjoying the pictures and history of Keddie Resort in its heyday of the 1960s.
The dinning area has seating for six, while the living area has a large sofa just right for viewing the hi-definition large screen television that is artfully hidden when not in use in the large decorative wall cabinet and book case.
Out the French doors by the kitchen and sitting area is a covered porch that spans the entire length of the house. Seating is not a problem in the numerous chairs, the outside bar, and bar stools that adorn the porch.
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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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Be sure to leave the keys and let us know you have vacated. Safe travels home! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Quincy
Located in Quincy, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gansner Park and Pioneer Park, while Plumas County Museum and Indian Valley Museum are cultural highlights.
Quincy, CA
What's nearby
- Gansner Park - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
- Feather River Community College District - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
- Plumas County Library - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
- Plumas District Hospital - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
- Plumas County Museum - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rich Bar - 13 min drive
- Sweet Lorraine's - 12 min drive
- Moon's - 12 min drive
- Round Table Pizza - 14 min drive
- Plumas Club - 12 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
30 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Libby C.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Libby C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Glen C.
20 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cherie P.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always A Pleasure!
Cherie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff E.
21 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jeff E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shane W.
20 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy
Shane W.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott G.
22 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keddie Way
Scott G.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Valerie S.
18 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical getaway on Spanish Creek
Valerie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keddie Creekside
Laura D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Taylor D.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, great host.
Taylor D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Theresa C.
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Theresa C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Kevin G.
20 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for sharing your lovely home on Spanish creek
Kevin G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe H.
28 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing place to stay
Joe H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Saint G.
8 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet property
Saint G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cherie P.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Annual Visit
Cherie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keddie escape
Laura D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
5 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Weekend
Lisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
27 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great hosts!!
Mike B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Clare T.
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation
Clare T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney B.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun filled weekend getaway!
Courtney B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
11 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway on the river
Heather R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cherie P.
14 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back Again…
Cherie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
15 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place In Plumas
Matt C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Val E.
12 August 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful hidden spot to relax
Val E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Ember English
I have been English Oaks manager for the past 15 years and now Chris and I will be taking ownership of this beautiful property. I am a Real Estate agent and Chris is a Remodeling Contractor. We both grew up in Quincy so we know all the cool places to visit in Plumas County. Chris's dad used to own Keddie Resort and we are so happy to be continuing the tradition that was started so many years ago.
Why they chose this property
We are located at the end of a dead end road right on the river. Occasional guests are directly across the river and we live next door on the property. We also have two very friendly Golden Retrievers who love to come and visit.
What makes this property unique
Riverfront property with private swimming hole, rock firepits on a private dead end road.
Languages:
English
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