Monarch Trails · Wine Country Retreat

Escape to the El Dorado County foothills in this charming 2-bedroom retreat with sweeping views of rolling hills. Wake up to fresh air and open sky, relax on the porch with your morning coffee, then explore the property`s private switchback trails through the countryside. King and queen beds, fully stocked kitchen, fireplace, BBQ grill, and outdoor seating. Minutes to dozens of wineries and restaurants. Single-story. Pet-friendly. Sleeps 4.

Cozy single-story retreat with character throughout.

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
1 full bathroom with shower/tub.

Fully equipped kitchen: stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, electric kettle, coffee maker, and all cooking basics. Dining table. Living room with fireplace and TV. In-unit washer and dryer. Room-darkening shades.

Outside: Porch with views of the rolling hills, BBQ grill, outdoor furniture and seating. Private switchback trails on the property for walking and exploring.

Full access to the entire home, porch, yard, and hiking trails on the property. Plenty of parking. 24-hour self check-in.

This is a rural wine country property on a gravel road in the Somerset foothills of El Dorado County — quiet, private, and surrounded by nature. Dozens of wineries and tasting rooms are within a short drive along the Fairplay and Somerset wine corridor.

Apple Hill`s farms and bakeries are about 20 minutes north. Placerville`s historic downtown is roughly 30 minutes away. South Lake Tahoe is about 1.5 hours east.

Nearest wineries: 5–15 minutes
Placerville: 30 minutes
Apple Hill: 20 minutes
Sacramento: ~1 hour via US-50
South Lake Tahoe: ~1.5 hours

A car is essential — Ant Hill Road is a gravel road off the main road. Plenty of parking at the property.

Rural property on a gravel road. Single-story. Maximum occupancy: 4. Pet-friendly. Private hiking trails on the property.
Cleaning/Checkout: Checkout is 11:00 am. Late checkout is $100/hour. We do a thorough cleaning after each guest’s stay. We kindly ask that before leaving, take out all trash. This helps our cleaning process. Basically, leave the home as you found it.

Lost Items: Please do not forget anything in the home. We can not package and ship things that are left behind.

Parking: Please park your car next to or in front of the garage. No parking in the garage.

Food Items: Please refrain from disposing of food in the garbage disposal.

Utilities: We kindly ask that you switch off lights and turn off the AC/heater when not in the home.

Security Lock: The August smart lock will automatically lock after 30 minutes of inactivity.

Pets: If you are traveling with your pet, we want to remind you that it is expected that you properly clean up after your pet. Before checkout, please walk the property front & back and dispose of any waste in the outside trashcans. Do not leave pet waste for the housekeepers.