Log cabin house in historic Columbia

A beautiful home just a few minutes drive from the downtown area of Columbia State Park. The owner was kind enough to call and chat about the property, which made us feel very comfortable. Lots of living space including a loft with a pool table and ping pong table. My son and I had quite a ping pong tournament. My daughter had a headache after touring Columbia and enjoyed a soak in the claw foot tub. The owner allowed our dog to come, so we enjoyed a gorgeous walk through the state park next the the property. The home is very clean and well maintained. It’s obvious the owners take pride in this beautiful home. Check in and check out was easy and reasonable. We definitely recommend this home!

We stayed at this home in early August 2023. Two families , 3 adults and 4 kids amongst us . Three boys (ages 10 and 12) and a “surly” girl of 14. We all had a great time; John was great too as he checked in with me prior to arrival and gave specific directions on the home, getting up the “hill”, DO NOT slow down when approaching the hill (there is sign saying that too), and then at top of hill take a HARD LEFT (gps will not tell you to turn right)… John also gave great information and suggestions for excursions (Moaning Caverns , etc.) be careful not to overload washer, if you use it. The place was comfortable, had enough AC units to keep things cool; clean, ping pong table, billiards; tree house; kids had a ball exploring outside. We would consider going back ….thank you John

My family (mom, bother, sister in law and 10yr old nephew) all met in Gold Country this year for thanksgiving. We had a great time and this house worked really well for us. It was big enough to hang out and had a big piece of land all around (it's right next to state park). It was comfortable and the wood burning stove (the main source of heat)n made everything cozy. It was fun to see the wild turkeys in the morning! The kitchen was pretty well equipped and we brought the necessities for making a Thanksgiving meal. John was super communicative, responsive and helpful, from directions to the house, how to use the TV and other house things. He also gave suggestions for seeing the towns nearby. I loved exploring Columbia, Sonora and Murphy's. I'd love to go back to this house again when we're in that area.

The property owner connected with us before the visit to answer any questions. The cabin sits at the end of a short gravel road with lots of privacy! It was a warm 100 degrees during our stay but the A/C kept the cabin very comfortable. The kitchen has all of the supplies that you could ever need to cook but if you want to eat out, there are great restaurants about 10 min away. You can also pan for gold and take a wagon ride in the cute little downtown area nearby. Hiking and swimming are nearby as well. Overall, our experience at this cabin was great! Everything was super clean, well stocked, and the pool table/ping pong was a plus!

This cabin is super cool, spacious, resourced (pool table, ping pong), and provided a wonderful atmosphere for our friend reunion. The owner was super helpful and communicative. Would return next time I'm looking for a gold country getaway.

Our family loved staying at this cabin! It was perfect for our two young kids with a treehouse, trampoline, and swing as well as plenty of space to run around. We went boating on New Melones lake and explored Columbia. The owner was very helpful and detailed when we had questions. Highly recommend to anyone staying in this area especially those with kids!

Great property, very peaceful… had a pool table, ping pong, and a dart board we all played, our sons first games of pool👍 very cool “old school” town, felt like it brought you back the the 1800s

We had a wonderful time at the Columbia cabin. It's the perfect location - only about a mile to Main St. but far enough away that you feel like you're in your own peaceful haven. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Our kids loved the treehouse and the trampoline! Communication with John was great; he was very kind and called ahead to give us helpful tips on navigation and the surrounding area. Thanks for having us!

This is a great house on a large, private lot. The kids loved the rope swing, trampoline, and treehouse. The porch was a great spot to have dinner and enjoy the evening. The house was clean and great for our group. The host was very helpful and gave us a ton of great info about the house. The check in process was easy. Looking forward to staying here again!

Easy to get to the property absolutely no difficulty navigating the gravel and dirt road. Very comfortable and quiet at the end of the road. My 9 year old grandson enjoyed the trampoline outside and the ping pong table upstairs. Beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked great as it was over 100 most of our time during our stay. The owner was very helpful and available for any questions. An added plus was the resident cat was as sweet as she could be. The family all fell in love with her. The neighbors dogs occasionally visited but were also sweet and friendly. I will most certainly book this house again on our next trip up to the area.

Everything about this property was amazing. Communication, check in, cleanliness, and description of the property. Cannot recommend enough!!! Fabulous!!

A beautiful home just a few minutes drive from the downtown area of Columbia State Park. The owner was kind enough to call and chat about the property, which made us feel very comfortable. Lots of living space including a loft with a pool table and ping pong table. My son and I had quite a ping pong tournament. My daughter had a headache after touring Columbia and enjoyed a soak in the claw foot tub. The owner allowed our dog to come, so we enjoyed a gorgeous walk through the state park next the the property. The home is very clean and well maintained. It’s obvious the owners take pride in this beautiful home. Check in and check out was easy and reasonable. We definitely recommend this home!

We stayed at this home in early August 2023. Two families , 3 adults and 4 kids amongst us . Three boys (ages 10 and 12) and a “surly” girl of 14. We all had a great time; John was great too as he checked in with me prior to arrival and gave specific directions on the home, getting up the “hill”, DO NOT slow down when approaching the hill (there is sign saying that too), and then at top of hill take a HARD LEFT (gps will not tell you to turn right)… John also gave great information and suggestions for excursions (Moaning Caverns , etc.) be careful not to overload washer, if you use it. The place was comfortable, had enough AC units to keep things cool; clean, ping pong table, billiards; tree house; kids had a ball exploring outside. We would consider going back ….thank you John

We loved the location and seclusion! The cabin is well appointed and maintained. There is an obvious pride of ownership by the Host. Communication with the Host was outstanding and pleasant! Will certainly come back to this cabin again!

This place is amazing, it sits in a perfect wooded setting in the historic town of Columbia. The house was beautiful, spacious and well maintained. Its on a dirt road but no one had any issues even in two wheel drive. Winter maybe another story. The property was very picturesque. We spent every morning outside on the deck. It felt very tranquil. This place made our vacation. We will definitely be rebooking!

The property owner connected with us before the visit to answer any questions. The cabin sits at the end of a short gravel road with lots of privacy! It was a warm 100 degrees during our stay but the A/C kept the cabin very comfortable. The kitchen has all of the supplies that you could ever need to cook but if you want to eat out, there are great restaurants about 10 min away. You can also pan for gold and take a wagon ride in the cute little downtown area nearby. Hiking and swimming are nearby as well. Overall, our experience at this cabin was great! Everything was super clean, well stocked, and the pool table/ping pong was a plus!

We had a wonderful time at the Columbia cabin. It's the perfect location - only about a mile to Main St. but far enough away that you feel like you're in your own peaceful haven. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Our kids loved the treehouse and the trampoline! Communication with John was great; he was very kind and called ahead to give us helpful tips on navigation and the surrounding area. Thanks for having us!

This is a great house on a large, private lot. The kids loved the rope swing, trampoline, and treehouse. The porch was a great spot to have dinner and enjoy the evening. The house was clean and great for our group. The host was very helpful and gave us a ton of great info about the house. The check in process was easy. Looking forward to staying here again!

We needed a place to stay to get away from fireworks for the dogs and this was a great spot. Super quiet and relaxing, tucked away in mother lode country. We spent most of our time playing pool and listening to music. Having the new AC units installed helped keep the place cool. Unfortunately, we were informed by the owner a few items the day before checking in that was a bit of a turn off and had we known before we booked, we may have gone elsewhere. 1) the road up to the driveway was reportedly fine if you had 4wd or don’t drive slow/stop. We had a RAV4 that took 5 attempts to get up that last bit of road. 2) the listing is described as pets allowed but owner states they’re only allowed in the non-carpeted areas. 3) there was a neighbor’s dog that roams the property off leash. Our dogs have been bit by loose dogs so we’re a little sensitive when it comes to strange dogs, country or not. So we didn’t get to spend as much time as we originally planned with the dogs outside on a long lead due to the neighbor’s dog loose. Homeowner was good about communicating with the neighbor but it didn’t stop the dog and quite frankly, if we had known about the dog ahead of time, we wouldn’t have stayed there. Other than those very specific complaints, the place was clean and relaxing. I just recommend updating the listing to reflect the dog limits in the home and that a 4wd is likely needed for that road.

We had a lovely restful 4 night stay. The location is very private and quiet. Bedrooms were comfortable. We loved strolling the property and stargazing and night. The kitchen had all the basics we needed. The kids loved the ping pong table. A great jumping off point for exploring Columbia state park, Sonora, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees Calaveras Park. I appreciated the personal call from the owner to share checkin and property info.

We really enjoyed our stay at this quiet cabin. As others have mentioned, the owner is fantastic with communication and clearly cares about making sure everything goes smoothly for both guests and the property.We had four adults and four kids, and everyone had a comfortable stay. My mom has limited mobility, but she was able to manage the steps and felt comfortable in her first-floor room.The windows in the living room let in beautiful morning light, and the TV was easy to use. The kids loved all the fun features in the loft and the yard. We even found a folding table in the closet and used it for puzzles, which was a nice bonus!The only small things we missed were a baking sheet and measuring spoons, but we made do without any trouble.When our kids accidentally left some belongings—including wallets and IDs—in a drawer, the owner was quick to respond and went above and beyond to make sure everything was returned before our flight home. We truly appreciated that level of care.

John's home and property are a slice right out of paradise. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. This was our 3rd stay at this wonderful home. We absolutely love the property and the privacy. Nothing is more amazing than having coffee on the deck, listening to the birds and watching nature in action. It truly rejuvenates your soul! Thank you John for being such a phenomenal host and opening your home to us again! We look forward to our next stay.

A beautiful home just a few minutes drive from the downtown area of Columbia State Park. The owner was kind enough to call and chat about the property, which made us feel very comfortable. Lots of living space including a loft with a pool table and ping pong table. My son and I had quite a ping pong tournament. My daughter had a headache after touring Columbia and enjoyed a soak in the claw foot tub. The owner allowed our dog to come, so we enjoyed a gorgeous walk through the state park next the the property. The home is very clean and well maintained. It’s obvious the owners take pride in this beautiful home. Check in and check out was easy and reasonable. We definitely recommend this home!

We stayed at this home in early August 2023. Two families , 3 adults and 4 kids amongst us . Three boys (ages 10 and 12) and a “surly” girl of 14. We all had a great time; John was great too as he checked in with me prior to arrival and gave specific directions on the home, getting up the “hill”, DO NOT slow down when approaching the hill (there is sign saying that too), and then at top of hill take a HARD LEFT (gps will not tell you to turn right)… John also gave great information and suggestions for excursions (Moaning Caverns , etc.) be careful not to overload washer, if you use it. The place was comfortable, had enough AC units to keep things cool; clean, ping pong table, billiards; tree house; kids had a ball exploring outside. We would consider going back ….thank you John

This place is amazing, it sits in a perfect wooded setting in the historic town of Columbia. The house was beautiful, spacious and well maintained. Its on a dirt road but no one had any issues even in two wheel drive. Winter maybe another story. The property was very picturesque. We spent every morning outside on the deck. It felt very tranquil. This place made our vacation. We will definitely be rebooking!

This cabin is super cool, spacious, resourced (pool table, ping pong), and provided a wonderful atmosphere for our friend reunion. The owner was super helpful and communicative. Would return next time I'm looking for a gold country getaway.

This was the perfect place to stay for our visit! The cabin has everything you need, warm, cozy and relaxing. Would stay here again. Beautiful spot! Easy communication with the owner. Thank you.

This place is amazing. If you're looking for a relaxing trip in a beautiful cabin, go here

Easy to get to the property absolutely no difficulty navigating the gravel and dirt road. Very comfortable and quiet at the end of the road. My 9 year old grandson enjoyed the trampoline outside and the ping pong table upstairs. Beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked great as it was over 100 most of our time during our stay. The owner was very helpful and available for any questions. An added plus was the resident cat was as sweet as she could be. The family all fell in love with her. The neighbors dogs occasionally visited but were also sweet and friendly. I will most certainly book this house again on our next trip up to the area.

We really enjoyed our stay at this quiet cabin. As others have mentioned, the owner is fantastic with communication and clearly cares about making sure everything goes smoothly for both guests and the property.We had four adults and four kids, and everyone had a comfortable stay. My mom has limited mobility, but she was able to manage the steps and felt comfortable in her first-floor room.The windows in the living room let in beautiful morning light, and the TV was easy to use. The kids loved all the fun features in the loft and the yard. We even found a folding table in the closet and used it for puzzles, which was a nice bonus!The only small things we missed were a baking sheet and measuring spoons, but we made do without any trouble.When our kids accidentally left some belongings—including wallets and IDs—in a drawer, the owner was quick to respond and went above and beyond to make sure everything was returned before our flight home. We truly appreciated that level of care.

Owner was very responsive and accommodating; very helpful and nice. Cabin was cozy and spacious. Grounds were beautiful. Lots of deer, turkeys and quails. Very close to Columbia.

A beautiful home just a few minutes drive from the downtown area of Columbia State Park. The owner was kind enough to call and chat about the property, which made us feel very comfortable. Lots of living space including a loft with a pool table and ping pong table. My son and I had quite a ping pong tournament. My daughter had a headache after touring Columbia and enjoyed a soak in the claw foot tub. The owner allowed our dog to come, so we enjoyed a gorgeous walk through the state park next the the property. The home is very clean and well maintained. It’s obvious the owners take pride in this beautiful home. Check in and check out was easy and reasonable. We definitely recommend this home!

House and property are great and perfect for families. Location is so close to so many fun things in the area and host is very accommodating and communicative. Will definitely stay again.

We stayed at this home in early August 2023. Two families , 3 adults and 4 kids amongst us . Three boys (ages 10 and 12) and a “surly” girl of 14. We all had a great time; John was great too as he checked in with me prior to arrival and gave specific directions on the home, getting up the “hill”, DO NOT slow down when approaching the hill (there is sign saying that too), and then at top of hill take a HARD LEFT (gps will not tell you to turn right)… John also gave great information and suggestions for excursions (Moaning Caverns , etc.) be careful not to overload washer, if you use it. The place was comfortable, had enough AC units to keep things cool; clean, ping pong table, billiards; tree house; kids had a ball exploring outside. We would consider going back ….thank you John

My family (mom, bother, sister in law and 10yr old nephew) all met in Gold Country this year for thanksgiving. We had a great time and this house worked really well for us. It was big enough to hang out and had a big piece of land all around (it's right next to state park). It was comfortable and the wood burning stove (the main source of heat)n made everything cozy. It was fun to see the wild turkeys in the morning! The kitchen was pretty well equipped and we brought the necessities for making a Thanksgiving meal. John was super communicative, responsive and helpful, from directions to the house, how to use the TV and other house things. He also gave suggestions for seeing the towns nearby. I loved exploring Columbia, Sonora and Murphy's. I'd love to go back to this house again when we're in that area.

We loved the location and seclusion! The cabin is well appointed and maintained. There is an obvious pride of ownership by the Host. Communication with the Host was outstanding and pleasant! Will certainly come back to this cabin again!

Our family loved staying at this cabin! It was perfect for our two young kids with a treehouse, trampoline, and swing as well as plenty of space to run around. We went boating on New Melones lake and explored Columbia. The owner was very helpful and detailed when we had questions. Highly recommend to anyone staying in this area especially those with kids!

We had a wonderful time at the Columbia cabin. It's the perfect location - only about a mile to Main St. but far enough away that you feel like you're in your own peaceful haven. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Our kids loved the treehouse and the trampoline! Communication with John was great; he was very kind and called ahead to give us helpful tips on navigation and the surrounding area. Thanks for having us!

This is a great house on a large, private lot. The kids loved the rope swing, trampoline, and treehouse. The porch was a great spot to have dinner and enjoy the evening. The house was clean and great for our group. The host was very helpful and gave us a ton of great info about the house. The check in process was easy. Looking forward to staying here again!

This is a wonderful property in a great spot. A very peaceful and well-equipped retreat. Easy to Sonora and Columbia (obviously). But also a good base for trip to Calaveras Big Trees. Yosemite Valley is a little further (2 hours) but still worked nicely as a day trip (with early departure to ensure a parking spot!).

Owner was very responsive and accommodating; very helpful and nice. Cabin was cozy and spacious. Grounds were beautiful. Lots of deer, turkeys and quails. Very close to Columbia.

Lovely, peaceful cabin with all the amenities. Great access to wonderful natural and historic attractions.

My family (mom, bother, sister in law and 10yr old nephew) all met in Gold Country this year for thanksgiving. We had a great time and this house worked really well for us. It was big enough to hang out and had a big piece of land all around (it's right next to state park). It was comfortable and the wood burning stove (the main source of heat)n made everything cozy. It was fun to see the wild turkeys in the morning! The kitchen was pretty well equipped and we brought the necessities for making a Thanksgiving meal. John was super communicative, responsive and helpful, from directions to the house, how to use the TV and other house things. He also gave suggestions for seeing the towns nearby. I loved exploring Columbia, Sonora and Murphy's. I'd love to go back to this house again when we're in that area.

We loved the location and seclusion! The cabin is well appointed and maintained. There is an obvious pride of ownership by the Host. Communication with the Host was outstanding and pleasant! Will certainly come back to this cabin again!

This place is amazing, it sits in a perfect wooded setting in the historic town of Columbia. The house was beautiful, spacious and well maintained. Its on a dirt road but no one had any issues even in two wheel drive. Winter maybe another story. The property was very picturesque. We spent every morning outside on the deck. It felt very tranquil. This place made our vacation. We will definitely be rebooking!

The property owner connected with us before the visit to answer any questions. The cabin sits at the end of a short gravel road with lots of privacy! It was a warm 100 degrees during our stay but the A/C kept the cabin very comfortable. The kitchen has all of the supplies that you could ever need to cook but if you want to eat out, there are great restaurants about 10 min away. You can also pan for gold and take a wagon ride in the cute little downtown area nearby. Hiking and swimming are nearby as well. Overall, our experience at this cabin was great! Everything was super clean, well stocked, and the pool table/ping pong was a plus!

This place is perfect for families. Close enough to town but has all the charm of the country.

We had a wonderful time at the Columbia cabin. It's the perfect location - only about a mile to Main St. but far enough away that you feel like you're in your own peaceful haven. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Our kids loved the treehouse and the trampoline! Communication with John was great; he was very kind and called ahead to give us helpful tips on navigation and the surrounding area. Thanks for having us!

We needed a place to stay to get away from fireworks for the dogs and this was a great spot. Super quiet and relaxing, tucked away in mother lode country. We spent most of our time playing pool and listening to music. Having the new AC units installed helped keep the place cool. Unfortunately, we were informed by the owner a few items the day before checking in that was a bit of a turn off and had we known before we booked, we may have gone elsewhere. 1) the road up to the driveway was reportedly fine if you had 4wd or don’t drive slow/stop. We had a RAV4 that took 5 attempts to get up that last bit of road. 2) the listing is described as pets allowed but owner states they’re only allowed in the non-carpeted areas. 3) there was a neighbor’s dog that roams the property off leash. Our dogs have been bit by loose dogs so we’re a little sensitive when it comes to strange dogs, country or not. So we didn’t get to spend as much time as we originally planned with the dogs outside on a long lead due to the neighbor’s dog loose. Homeowner was good about communicating with the neighbor but it didn’t stop the dog and quite frankly, if we had known about the dog ahead of time, we wouldn’t have stayed there. Other than those very specific complaints, the place was clean and relaxing. I just recommend updating the listing to reflect the dog limits in the home and that a 4wd is likely needed for that road.

We had a lovely restful 4 night stay. The location is very private and quiet. Bedrooms were comfortable. We loved strolling the property and stargazing and night. The kitchen had all the basics we needed. The kids loved the ping pong table. A great jumping off point for exploring Columbia state park, Sonora, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees Calaveras Park. I appreciated the personal call from the owner to share checkin and property info.

We really enjoyed our stay at this quiet cabin. As others have mentioned, the owner is fantastic with communication and clearly cares about making sure everything goes smoothly for both guests and the property.We had four adults and four kids, and everyone had a comfortable stay. My mom has limited mobility, but she was able to manage the steps and felt comfortable in her first-floor room.The windows in the living room let in beautiful morning light, and the TV was easy to use. The kids loved all the fun features in the loft and the yard. We even found a folding table in the closet and used it for puzzles, which was a nice bonus!The only small things we missed were a baking sheet and measuring spoons, but we made do without any trouble.When our kids accidentally left some belongings—including wallets and IDs—in a drawer, the owner was quick to respond and went above and beyond to make sure everything was returned before our flight home. We truly appreciated that level of care.

My family (mom, bother, sister in law and 10yr old nephew) all met in Gold Country this year for thanksgiving. We had a great time and this house worked really well for us. It was big enough to hang out and had a big piece of land all around (it's right next to state park). It was comfortable and the wood burning stove (the main source of heat)n made everything cozy. It was fun to see the wild turkeys in the morning! The kitchen was pretty well equipped and we brought the necessities for making a Thanksgiving meal. John was super communicative, responsive and helpful, from directions to the house, how to use the TV and other house things. He also gave suggestions for seeing the towns nearby. I loved exploring Columbia, Sonora and Murphy's. I'd love to go back to this house again when we're in that area.

The property owner connected with us before the visit to answer any questions. The cabin sits at the end of a short gravel road with lots of privacy! It was a warm 100 degrees during our stay but the A/C kept the cabin very comfortable. The kitchen has all of the supplies that you could ever need to cook but if you want to eat out, there are great restaurants about 10 min away. You can also pan for gold and take a wagon ride in the cute little downtown area nearby. Hiking and swimming are nearby as well. Overall, our experience at this cabin was great! Everything was super clean, well stocked, and the pool table/ping pong was a plus!

We rented this house to show my niece and nephews the history of Gold Country. The location was great for this purpose.The house was stocked with everything we needed. The kids loved the trampoline and the ping pong table. We also love to cook and it was a great kitchen our culinary needs. I would recommend staying here.