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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8172 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Nashville, CA

El Dorado County Fairgrounds17 min drive
Red Hawk Casino18 min drive
Historic Main Street Placerville18 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)67 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This is our second consecutive year staying at the river house and it was wonderful for both visits. Very quiet property...

Joshua Y.

Oct 23, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

River House-Retreat!

It's River Time! Our Property sits directly on the North Fork of the Consumnes River. With private-direct access to the River for Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snorkeling or Tubing. Allow the healing properties of this Sierra fed River heal your soul. The River is mostly fed by the Sierra SnowPack melt, with some natural mountain creeks also feeding the River. Eventually the Rivers flows into the Mokelumne River and ultimately into the Pacific Ocean "via" the San Joaquin Delta.

The Property is well appointed with everything needed for a weekend or full week of family entertainment. BBQ Grill (Plumbed to Large Propane Tank), Hot Tub, High Speed Internet, Streaming Movie Services, Pac Man Video Game (for the kids) and a fully stocked Kitchen.

There is simply no other property offering the type of Private River Access. Most all rooms of the Property provide an incredible view of the River.

Allow our River Retreat, an opportunity to heal your Soul!

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” – Heraclitus

Family Bookings -only Please.
No Bachelor Parties/ Bachelorette Parties/ Girls Getaways or 21st Birthdays.

EDC-VHR21-0794

Property manager

John Nobriga

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Fishing allowed.

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

El Dorado

Located in El Dorado, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Story Winery and 24 BRIX Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cosumnes River and Rancheria Creek Park. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Nashville, CA

What's nearby

Andis Wines - 13 min drive
El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive
Red Hawk Casino - 18 min drive
Historic Main Street Placerville - 18 min drive
Jackson Rancheria Casino - 31 min drive

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fig Barn Coffee Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Amador Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
‪Marlene & Glen's Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪Helwig Winery - ‬16 min drive
‪Taste Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River House-Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River House-Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River House-Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River House-Retreat! located?

This El Dorado holiday home is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cosumnes River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Story Winery and 24 BRIX Wines. Drytown Cellars and Andis Wines are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Y.

23 Oct 2023

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

Another great stay

This is our second consecutive year staying at the river house and it was wonderful for both visits. Very quiet property with lots of space. Outside is also wonderful as you have direct access to the Consumnes River. My kids really enjoy the room they get to stay in, as it has some cool bunk beds and a Pac-Man arcade cabinet to keep them entertained. Kitchen worked great for us to prepare multiple meals for breakfast and dinner, and I was able to use outside grill with no issues for a tasty Friday night BBQ meal. When not at the property we were able to visit Placerville and other surrounding towns very easily. Great stay for all of us, and I plan to visit again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy E., South Lake Tahoe

23 Sept 2023

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

Exactly what we were hoping for

The home is so well thought out, the furniture is soo comfortable, bed and bedding perfect, and out favorite time was coffee in the morning in the deck, and evening hot tub. Thank you, we hope to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark n.

30 Sept 2022

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

Great river house

As advertised

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

22 Sept 2022

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

River Life

beautiful house with high end furniture and decor. The bunk beds and pacman game was a hit with the kids. River access is amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabor N.

6 Sept 2022

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay at the River House and was impressed with it - the pictures were nice online, but the real thing is even better. One can tell when a property is prepped for VRBO only - cheap beds, minimum furniture, etc - well, this house is NOT like that! Lots of LOVE went into the house and the fact that the owner has their cabinet there locked, means that they also enjoy the house themselves - not just "out there to make a buck." The kitchen is very well equipped and both the sofas and beds are motorized (we did not even know until we read about it), like in a first class plane cabin. The river is great and it's a stone-throw away - right behind the house! We also met a couple neighbors and they are very nice folks. The house is next to a highway but it is not noisy at all (very sparse traffic and almost no traffic at night). We would (and probably will) go back here! John was also very helpful and very easy to communicate with. And finally, we liked the small memos here and there - such as which switch turns what - very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laynie F.

29 Aug 2022

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

Sweet Spot !!

Absolute perfect place to get away from the rat race. Location just far enough away to enjoy the peacefulness of nature and still close enough to get necessities. Lake is perfect for young and old.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

19 July 2022

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

Perfect family getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would definitely book again. Only steps from the river, house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Communication was excellent with owner for questions and we left a few items behind that was mailed to use the very next day.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marci C.

5 July 2022

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

Very nice and comfortable stay! The river was perfect for a family with kids.

This house was great! It had everything you could need and was very clean! The river was nice and calm and we enjoyed swimming around and watching deer in the yard! I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Martinez, CA

13 June 2022

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

River House Fun

Super easy. Super friendly. Super clean! Loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., -

31 May 2022

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

Wonderful weekend

So relaxing and everything was just as described. The area is gorgeous!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

27 May 2022

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

Great

Very comfortable and set up well. Thsnks

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

23 May 2022

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Very peaceful environment

The lazy river creates quite a presence. Can be fun in the day, peaceful at night and in early morning. The house has the basics and a good bbq set up. Owner is very nice and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hot Tub was broken

We chose this home because of the hot tub and large bathtub. We were asked to not use the tub because of the drought. And the hot tub was not working. Also was quite noisy outside because of the traffic. Was very disappointed!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarita R.

21 May 2022

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

3rd stay, and still as amazing!

Our family of 4 just stayed at this beautiful property again, for the 3rd time in 18 months and it’s still just as amazing as our 1st and 2nd stay. Staying at this river home has now become our family tradition, and we go at least once or twice a year. It’s a perfect getaway/ escape from the everyday hustle of work, school, etc. it’s nestled in a perfect spot to simply relax. We play music outside, hang by the river during the day, and hot tub at night. The fire pit for nightly s’mores is also one of our kiddos fav. John and his wife are fantastic hosts and makes booking, check in, and anything else you need absolutely seamless. I’m just so grateful that we found this place, and look forward to continuing this tradition with our kids, yearly. If you’re debating whether you should book, I would say do it. You will not regret it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C., Seaside, ca

28 Apr 2022

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

I wanna go back!

This place was amazing! The house is pristine AND comfortable! It has everything you can think of you might need from kitchen to bathroom to laundry!!! My son and I loved the river and the wildlife. We sat down there for hours. My adult daughter and the baby loved the packman machine, but not as much as I did 😁 The furniture was 100% great! I have zero complaints. I didn't want to leave.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tina S.

25 Apr 2022

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

Magical River House

The river house is a magical place with lots of healing sounds from the birds and the River. Upon entering the open entry way, you will see just how special this home is. The attention to detail is top notch from the little signs in the restrooms to the labels letting you know where items are or what they are! We had the most amazing vacation this past weekend (4/21-4/24/2022). However, due to weather we were not able to enjoy the outdoors as much as we would have liked too, but the home is so comfortable and clean that we enjoyed lounging around. PLUS, there beds are heavenly! I have not slept this well in ages. Waking up to seeing and hearing the River was such an added bonus. The kitchen is stocked with everything you would need to cook, the dinning area was fully stocked with wines glasses, China plates and more. John spared no expensive in making the River house a 5-star retreat and it is a must see! We are already trying to figure out when we can return in the summer. The neighbor was really nice too! Can’t wait to go back for another relaxing vacation. John is very responsive and helpful as well! Do not miss out on this lovely home, book today for your next vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinne L.

27 Mar 2022

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

Peaceful getaway

We had a wonderful time at the River house. John was helpful and all the instructions were clear and helpful. House was very clean and had lots to do to enjoy our stay. We were very happy with the amenities and the property. We really enjoyed being together as a family while having a nice property to relax and getaway at. Would highly recommend this house and would go back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JASON F.

7 Mar 2022

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

Relaxing spot

Very well-maintained property, and a peaceful location. Communication with the owner was prompt and professional. Note that it is only possible to use two or maximum three devices at a time to connect to the Internet, if you are planning to do any work while you're there.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dimo D.

18 Jan 2022

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

Peaceful

The house is really nice and clean. Comfortable furniture and beds. Porch is fantastic for star watching or just enjoying the sound of the water. Kitchen is stocked with every bow, pan or utensil you need however if you plan on cooking make sure you bring oil, spices, coffee or other basic cooking items. When we checked in the house temp inside was 55 and it took 4-5 hours for the house to warm up. Recommendation for the host to set the thermostat to appropriate temperature ahead of time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

25 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful home on the river

This beautiful home was neat and clean. Close to town with a "far away from town feeling." The property was quiet and relaxing. All amenities at home were state of the art and in proper working order. My family and I had a great time. We would stay here again! The property owner was friendly and communicative. 10/10 rental destination.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

18 Oct 2021

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

Awesome!!!

We had a fantastic time. The River house is awesome; so clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated. Lots of room for the seven of us. We wish we could’ve stayed longer. We even went in the river for a few minutes. John the host was friendly and check in and check out was a breeze. We definitely want to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesica D.

14 Oct 2021

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

Just the place we needed

My family and friends had the best weekend. This is a hidden gem. Beautiful property and no problems with neighbors. The cabin/house is gorgeous.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

12 Oct 2021

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Lake Front Property

Very nice, clean, location in the heart of Plymouth wine country, close to restaurants all the amenities... streaming TV...all very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam C., Ripon, California, USA

13 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing River Vacation

This is a lovely river side house that is nicely renovated, comfortable and attractively furnished. Our family was looking for a great place to relax in a change of scenery. We enjoyed several of the amenities like the patio, porches, fire pit, PacMan video game. The river side patio was positioned under a tree that provided shade where we could relax while watching our children wade and use our float. The river is not fast moving or deep, but it was cool and refreshing. We prepared meals in the well equipped kitchen and grill. We played games as a family after dinner. The location is remote, so we were impressed by the owner's ability to provide reliable Wifi internet which allowed us to stay connected. Great place to relax!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Min K.

12 Aug 2021

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

Awesome river house for a family

It was a perfect place for our family with two little kids. We loved that our older boy could still play in the water when our younger one wanted to stop playing since we didn’t have to drive back to a house. The only little problem we had was that there were some ants so we had to make sure to put fruit and sweet food in sealed bags or containers. And the fan in the living room makes buzzing noise that is somewhat loud. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and love to go back sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Nobriga

We have been married for 30 years and have two grown Children and 2 Grand Children.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a very unique property, with private River Access. With the stress of the current times, we needed as escape. The River gives us an opportunity to "reset".