Historic Coloma Gold Site! Raft the American River, visit Gold Country Wineries

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A single-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A doorway leading to a grassy yard with a wooden fence, a small table, and a mat on the floor.
A kitchen with a stove, coffee maker, and toaster on the countertop.
A wooden deck with a glass table and two chairs.
A house with a front porch, a fenced yard, and a tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lotus, CA
  • Place, Historic Main Street Placerville
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Red Hawk Casino
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Placerville Speedway
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Lotus

Located in Lotus, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Gold Hill Vineyard & Brewery and Cielo Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit River Runners and Wakamatsu Farm. Ready for a night out? Consider Placer County Fairgrounds and El Dorado County Fair & Event Center. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Lotus, CA

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 28 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Red Hawk Casino - 29 min drive - 22.1 km
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 30 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Placerville Speedway - 31 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Apple Mountain Golf Resort - 37 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 38 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rooster Burgers & Brew - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Take A Bite Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Argonaut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coloma Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gorilla Rock Tacos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Coloma Gold Site! Raft the American River, visit Gold Country Wineries pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Coloma Gold Site! Raft the American River, visit Gold Country Wineries?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Coloma Gold Site! Raft the American River, visit Gold Country Wineries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Coloma Gold Site! Raft the American River, visit Gold Country Wineries?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Coloma Gold Site! Raft the American River, visit Gold Country Wineries located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from River Runners. South Fork of the American River and Henningsen Lotus Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my stay. Very peaceful and quiet. Look forward to coming back for the 4th of July gora few days.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Well stocked home , made Thanksgiving prep enjoyable . Charming home and comfortable .Welcomed with fresh flowers, nice bottle of wine and fantastic cinnamon bread ! Clean and comfy .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Once found

Lovely place to stay. Nearby trails galore. Close to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Very accommodating, very clean house. Owner was very responsive, worked with us when we had to reschedule.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute retreat in good proximity to the river

The house was clean and in good condition. The area is beautiful and feels like you are in a retreat in farmland although you are only 8 minutes from Lotus. The owners were very communicative and kind. We will be back to enjoy another relaxing weekend on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lotus Weding

The house was everything the description said it would be. The owners were very accommodating. The house was in the perfect location fir our sons Lotus wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vacation/Wedding

We absolutely loved our stay at this rental. At first we were nervous about no cell service or tv channels but quickly realized how much more important family time was instead. There were six adults, a four year old and a six month old and we had plenty of room for all of us. We love this rental and plan on coming back in about four years so hope it's still available then!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A brief overnight stay

This property was just what we were looking for... a three bedroom home not far from Placerville. Clean and comfortable rooms and beds, good kitchen and family room plus nice back patio. We found fresh cut flowers, a small jar of jam, fresh loaf of chiabatta bread, and a bottle of wine waiting for us. Would have rated it a 5 star except there were a couple wolf spiders in the house that were scary but easy to kill.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best little gem of a home!

This home was an absolute gem of a place! Cozy and homey and absolutely perfect! I was baking for a family wedding and the kitchen was stocked with everything I forgot! Saved my tuchus! Thank you for that!!!The owner was an excellent communicator and the towels were super fluffy!The property was perfect and so peaceful. So dreamy! 15/10 would definitely recommend! Thank you for a fabulous weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thanks Amy for your kind words. We do try to make it a home away from home experience.. Glad you had a great weekend. Cheers! Paula
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

My wedding Bachelor Party

It was wonderful! Beautiful area, great house overall perfect. The main issue we had was the promised air mattress had a pretty bad leak, we couldn’t even get it to full. Also the pull out mattress was a bit rough, might be worth upgrading, my buddy put it back in the couch and slept on the couch because it was more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Country Setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is a perfect place for a family- fully stocked kitchen and bedrooms! We had 8 adults & two infants and we had plenty of space. The pull out couch in living room was comfortable enough for our son and daughter in law (not a complaint from them). The pictures we saw on listing were old and the bedrooms and pull out couch were updated since the pictures- all beds were very comfortable and cozy. The house was clean and the setting outdoors was so peaceful after a busy day at Apple Hill. We highly recommend this home and will stay again next time we are in the area! Oh, and the welcome gift when we arrived was so sweet- fresh cut flowers, a delicious loaf of bread, and fresh jam.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Apple Hill Family Weekend

House was exactly as described. Spacious and comfortable for our family of 6. Backyard was great to relax and enjoy the view while our dog was able to run. WiFi and ATT cell service worked fine. Paula was very accommodating with an early check in, very responsive, and gave clear instructions for a smooth weekend. We were welcomed with a nice bottle of wine, and fresh baked bread and jam on the table upon arrival. I can’t emphasize enough how beautiful this area is in the fall! Driving the winding road with views of the river and fall trees was spectacular ! 35 minute drive to Apple Hill,10 minute drive to hike gorgeous Gerle Loop trail along the American River. A weekend my family will remember for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

So clean and fun and family friendly. A beautiful spot, totally stocked for every need. Great directions on accommodations. Totally recommend for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely country home

This place is just like staying at Grandmas house. Made for easy peasy rafting trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice and peaceful. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in the country!

This place is perfect for a quiet getaway! We will miss eating breakfast on the back deck with a great view of the gorgeous horse next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely trip

A group of girl friends came for a short overnight trip to go hiking around Lotus. The views were beautiful, both from the trail and the Vrbo property on top of a hill. The space was clean and comfortable, check-in was easy and the time was flexible, the hosts were friendly, and we found everything we needed for the evening. We enjoyed listening to birdsong outside our windows in the morning, and saw some horses from a distance. Would definitely recommend this rental!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and very well equipped home

This home provided an excellent retreat. The hosts were very communicative, flexible, and considerate, the check in process was flawless, the home itself was large and well equipped, and the location was very scenic. I am happily recommending this rental property to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rubicon roundup

We needed a place to spend one night, with members of our group coming from different places at different times over the course of the day. This place worked perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

My family and I had a very nice time at this home. The accommodations were clean and welcoming. And the location was close to the river and the Marshall Gold Discovery Musuem. We also got alot of bird watching in on the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Lotus house

It was a very nice place quiet, and clean. Not a great place for small children too many knick knacks. The oven didn't work. Butt the owner did their best, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place close to Placerville

Great one level house with a healthy mix of modern and rustic features. Everything is super clean and works. The backyard is fenced and safe for our toddler. You can see horses and llamas (yes, llamas) right from your or porch. Placerville is 20 minutes away, Sierra is 1 hour away. Whitewater rafting is next door. Coloma, gold rush museums, you have it. The owner was super helpful, answering any questions immediately and going literally extra miles to help us. Be aware that this is the country living so you can wake up to a rooster call in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for what we were looking for

We were visiting a few sites in Auburn and this house was just what we needed. Comfortable and clean, with a pretty drive from Auburn to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Ranchette

This cute ranch house was just what we needed. Owners were easy to get a hold of, yard was perfect for our dogs. Just pulling into the driveway we instantly felt at ease and relaxed. Couldn’t have asked for a better mini trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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