Lovely and private loft above barn on ranch.

1 bathroomSleeps 342 sq m

Enjoy the area

Pilot Hill, CA

Lake Clementine15 min drive
Superior Court Historic Courthouse20 min drive
Gold Country Fairgrounds20 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SAC-Sacramento Executive)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

About this property

This is a recently updated loft above the barn on a farm in the Northern California gold country. I am conveniently located between Auburn and Placerville CA. Down at the end of my street is one of the trailheads to Cronan Ranch park with miles of trails for horseback riding, biking and hiking, and river rafting.
There are several other parks I can recommend!

A great place to get away and be able to have privacy, if that's what you prefer. You are welcome to visit with all the animals on the ranch! I will leave treats for the goats downstairs on the shelf below the stairs….and carrots in the fridge for the horses, goats and cows!

The loft has a modern rustic decor with a wonderfully comfortable organic hybrid queen size bed and luxurious bamboo blend linens that are dried on outside line during nice weather, for wonderful fresh clean air smell! There is also a rollaway twin bed and a fold up floor mat for the littles if needed. There is a Pac N Play for infants as well as a baby gate.

The kitchen is adequately stocked with most things you could need. If there is anything you see missing, please let me know, so it can be added!

There is a shared (with owner) pool for the hotter months behind the main house with access through a side gate by the round pen We strive to give you privacy by the pool!

We also have a large summer garden and love to share the organic bounty and flowers with our guests! Please take a stroll through the garden and pick your fresh veggies for your dinner! For more outside time, there is a picnic table, some outdoor furniture under a pergola, and a small propane BBQ down by the barn for your use! We also have a fire pit and chairs by the barn. Please keep the screen on the fire pit if you choose to use it. There is a S’mores box in the loft for making them at the fire pit!

The ranch loft is private, quiet and the sounds of nature surround you. Guests are welcome to bring up to 2 horses. A small back deck looks out over paddock where guest horses are staying. Room to park one rig. No dogs please! My livestock guard dogs love guests but see other animals as predators.

The outside dogs are all friendly with guests. The Anatolians are Teddy, his sister Stella and her baby (now 2!) Hazel. You may also encounter the bassets, Willow and her daughter Winter!

NEWS FLASH! We have an adorable mini Zebu cow called Fiona and her little sister Frances has joined her! The goats and chickens will run to you for treats and we keep some treats on a shelf in the barn under the stairs. You are welcome to go in with the goats for scratches and rubs…but they get pretty excited about snacks, so I would do that from outside of the fence! In 2024 we have baby goats due at the end of March.

Also newly added in 2022 is a pair of miniature horses that can be groomed and/or taken out for walks if you like! Just let me know!

Property manager

Pam Higgins

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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

Toddlers need to be watched closely with stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or fires of any kind by the barn

I will contact you before your arrival with the se

Can bring 2 horses to private paddocks behind barn

Please do NOT feed the baby horses. They can choke

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pilot Hill

Located in Pilot Hill, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and Wakamatsu Farm are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Auburn State Recreation Area and Mormon Island Wetlands Nature Preserve. River Runners and Gold Country Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Pilot Hill, CA

What's nearby

Lake Clementine - 15 min drive
Superior Court Historic Courthouse - 20 min drive
Gold Country Fairgrounds - 20 min drive
Red Hawk Casino - 30 min drive
Granite Bay Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

Auburn/Conheim Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Taco Tree - 19 min drive
Cool Beerwerks - 7 min drive
The Station Public House - 19 min drive
Old Town Pizza Pavilion - 20 min drive
Auburn Ale House - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely and private loft above barn on ranch. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lovely and private loft above barn on ranch. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely and private loft above barn on ranch.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely and private loft above barn on ranch.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely and private loft above barn on ranch. located?

Situated on the riverfront, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Auburn State Recreation Area, Folsom Lake and Henningsen Lotus Park. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and Lake Clementine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 November 2023

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

Amazing place

We had an amazing stay here! My sister and I brought horses to stay at the property with us. The remodeled barn was so cute great place to stay and everyone was so friendly. She even gave us a map to go and ride out on some trails. and gave us all of her advice on great places to ride. They had a super cute fire pit and even set up the fire for us one of the nights. I could not recommend this place more!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

21 September 2023

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

Farm living is the Life for me!

My son and I had a great time staying at this cozy lil ranch. We had a great time talking to all the animals and the views were fabulous. Pam was the perfect host, so accommodating and friendly. Thank you Pam for sharing your home with us. We will definitely be returning for another life on the farm adventure.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

28 November 2022

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

Thanksgiving on the farm

Pam was a wonderful host but the five dogs were the best part of our stay. They recognized our car after the initial meeting and greeted us with big grins. The horses, minis, goats, and chickens were fun too. Nice room in the barn loft that had everything we needed. Only a few miles to Cool and wonderful trails too

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

26 October 2022

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

Little Farm/Ranch Stay

We loved to barn loft decorated perfectly in country style. Pam was helpful and easy to communicate with. Beautifully quiet setting with trails and river access nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

8 August 2022

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

Weekend Getaway

My husband and I had a weekend away from the kids and decided to stay here. It was great and just what we needed. The owner was very friendly and it was nice being able to walk out of your place and see horses, goats, and other animals.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pam Higgins

I am a retired Certified Nurse Midwife that after 30 years working in Napa, I was able to move up here to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in 2015. In the spring of 2018 I completed the conversion of the barn loft into a studio apartment. My time is spent enjoying my ranch, the animals, swimming, gardening and riding. I love to meet her new people but can also give guests their privacy if that’s what they prefer! I love ranch life and hope guests will too!

Why they chose this property

The ranch is quiet and the barn loft is very private, with the sounds of nature. You may see Canadian Geese landing in the pasture to rest, as well as turkeys and sometimes the sound of cows at the fence. This is a breeding ranch, so guests can enjoy watching the antics of these little foals! We also have goats and chickens along with 3 big and very friendly livestock guard dogs, Teddy and Stella and Stella’s puppy Hazel born 9/2020. They keep away the coyotes and other predators while they work at nite and pretty much sleep all day! During summer you may hear the Cal Fire radio which is down the street from me, but they don’t make any noise at night. It makes me feel very safe having them so close by and am hoping will give you the same sense of security!

What makes this property unique

Spring and summer you will be able to meet the new baby horses born!
The area has much to do for outdoor enthusiasts so bring your bikes or boat or horses! There are miles of hiking trails with river access, as well as river rafting not far from me.
I’m about half way between Auburn and Placerville with many nice restaurants and antique shops. I’m also close to Coloma where you can see what it was like in the gold rush days. Very close by we have a few restaurants in Cool, as well as a nice grocery store and a few close by coffee places.