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Halcyon House, make memories here!

Holiday home in Amador City with kitchen and balcony

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Escape to Amador City’s historic charm at Halcyon House, a relaxing Victorian cottage with private outdoor spaces. Unwind on the charming front porch or gather in the large rear patio for al fresco dining and lounging. With over 40 nearby wineries and steps away from local shopping, this tranquil retreat offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Halcyon House, make memories here!


Spacious Victorian style cottage, designed for relaxation, with sweet front porch and large rear patio for outdoor living. Private, quiet location, yet steps away from dining, shopping and wine tasting in historic Amador City. Over 40 wineries are a short drive away.
No work crews due to our rental policies.
Halcyon House has been a five star vacation rental since 2016, and has a loyal group of repeat guests. Join us and see why!
The house features a main floor master with en-suite/powder bath, the second floor includes one king bedroom and one queen, with second bath. Both upstairs bedrooms have dormers with day beds, perfect for kiddos or a reading nook. Kitchen is fully furnished with plates, glasses, flatware, pots and pans, small appliances and coffee, tea, creamer and sweetener.

Charming front porch is one spot for outdoor relaxation. Large private back patio offers lounge area, dining table and grill. Propane tank and grill cleaner are included. Please let me know if you run out of either.

We look forward to your visit, cheers!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,110 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Candles Please! In case of a power outage, you will find small black battery lanterns in the rooms.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Check with me for wedding events

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number KEYS1438

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Halcyon Your Private Getaway California Foothill Wine Country
Halcyon Your Private Getaway California Foothill Wine Country
Halcyon House Make Memories Here!
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Halcyon House, make memories here!<br> Amador City
Halcyon House, make memories here!<br> Private vacation home
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About the area

Located in Amador City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Amador Whitney Museum and Kennedy Gold Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park and Rancheria Creek Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, skiing and wildlife walks. Visit our Amador City travel guide
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Amador City, CA

What's nearby

  • John's Gallery
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Amador Whitney Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rancheria Creek Park
    2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Jackson Rancheria Casino
    17 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Red Hawk Casino
    31 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Chipotle
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Vallarta Grill
    8 min drive
  • Java Drive
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Halcyon House, make memories here! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Halcyon House, make memories here!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Halcyon House, make memories here!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Halcyon House, make memories here!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Halcyon House, make memories here! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of John's Gallery and Amador Whitney Museum. Rancheria Creek Park and Sutter Creek Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Halcyon House, make memories here! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay. The house is nicely decorated well appointed and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

photos don't do it justice

A really cute and well appointed home. Has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable One of the nicest VRBO homes we've ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie K.

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

Quick getaway

The house is perfect! Nice amenities, comfy beds, and super clean. The host was friendly, and communicative with everything. Hope we get to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

Sweet and charming

This is a beautiful house and property. The kitchen is appointed with everything you might possibly need. The beds are very comfortable and cozy. The house is sparkling clean and decorated well. We loved everything about it and would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Very peaceful!

Great stay right in heart of wine country! Everything needed was at the house!! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Amador wine tasting

Property was very nice and had everything we needed for relaxing and cooking during our stay. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Many small added touches that made the stay as easy as being at home. Sorry the weather didn’t allow us to use the beautiful patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Great stay and cute house!

Marilee was super accommodating and easy to communicate with! Highly recommend if you’re going to be in wine tasting area. The house is very clean, well equipped and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa S.

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

Weekend at Halcyon House

We loved the house. Very clean and everything worked. The photos do not do it justice. We would stay there again. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

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

Just perfect

I was so happy when I walked in the door - clean, charming, spacious, comfortable, and a very well equipped kitchen! Had a lovely week with my kids where we were able to spend quality time together and also all have our own space. Highly recommend and I will book this place again next time I visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Relaxing weekend in Amador County

We stayed at Halcyon House in Amador City. The house was very comfortable for 3 couples. Everything in the house is updated and tasteful. It has a nice outdoor area but was too chilly for us to be outside. It's a very short walk to downtown. Marilee is the most responsive host I've ever worked with on a vacation rental. I hope to return to this house again - it's a special find.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Charming, clean and very comfortable.

We enjoyed another wonderful stay in Marilee’s very welcoming, super clean and comfortable house in Amador City. We will be back! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

April A.

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

A true gem in the Gold Country

This was our second stay at the Halcyon House and when our stay is complete, we always feel a little sad. Both the property and host Marilee are warm and welcoming, and Halcyon feels like home. It is beautiful inside and out and has a well equipped kitchen. The location is quiet and a stones throw to downtown Amador City and a short drive to Sutter Creek and the wine region of Shenandoah Valley. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Excellent

It was perfect for the six of us. Kitchen had everything we needed. Clean. Comfortable. Spacious. Close to everywhere we needed to go. Loved sitting on the back patio area. The deer in the morning was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

A 10 Star find!

This is wine country at its best. This home is not only very clean, it is classy and comfortable in every detail. We went to celebrate an anniversary and Marilee added some thoughtful, delightful extras to make our stay special. She was extremely helpful when we (uneducated in new technology) asked for some direction in using the thermostat. This place was the top of the line. We recommend it 100% and hope we can stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winter F.

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

Well Done

Perfect place for 6 women to enjoy. House is clean, darling and is set-up with everything one would need. We loved sitting out in the back patio watching deer walk past. The town is a very short walk and fun to explore. We are already planning our next girl's trip. Owner was very responsive. 5 star place for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

Amador City Treasure!

Just returned from two nights at this lovely property! There were six of us friends on a wine tasting adventure! This home was by far the best VRBO I've had the experience of using! It was private and in a charming setting. The host was diligent in replying to my inquiries! It was clean, the kitchen was well stocked with everything we could have needed, plenty of bath towels, etc! I would recommend this to anyone who would be going to this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Better than we could have ever imagined!

Having never been in the area before, we were thrilled by the location for one - one block walk to great food and cocktails at the Imperial, local brewery, quaint city. Everything we were here to do was a short drive. And once back at Halcyon House, it offered every amenity we needed - great attention to detail, very welcoming setting, indoor and outdoor areas that are comfortable and relaxing. I speak for all 6 of us when I say this is a wonderful gem, a home away-from-home, with a host who is friendly and responsive (not that we needed anything!) We highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

The Best-- hosts have thought of everything!

We've lived in the Bay Area and North Bay for 40 years and this was the first time visiting this area. Amazing! No surprise that this property gets such high ratings-- it is well-deserved: It's plush, comfortable, spacious, thoughtfully appointed and well stocked. Loved the huge, inviting back patio-- shaded, comfy padded chairs, beautiful trees and flowers. Kitchen was a joy to cook in. We knew we were staying during days that the town was closed but it didn't matter-- had long morning hikes and an easy 10- minute drive to numerous wineries for tasting and lunch, and loved returning to the home to relax and cook dinner. We're already looking forward to next year's return! Many thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

This was the perfect place for our family to stay! My sister just got married at Hotel Sutter but because my family is a larger than average we opted to get our own place instead of staying at the hotel. This house was PERFECTION! It is so clean and comfortable plus it has everything you could possibly need! I’m a self professed linen snob, the sheets and towels are lovely here, they even provide good toilet paper! The kitchen has all the utensils, appliances, dishes and serving ware you could possibly need. I really appreciated the great extras, I brought a steamer but there was already one there with the iron. My kids who had to share rooms appreciated how there was some privacy between the beds. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the setup and decorating of this home. My 9 year old LOVED the backyard play space, it was a wonderful way for her to decompress after all the formal events of the weekend. The location of the house is quiet, safe and secure. The hosts were easy to contact and there is also a local property manager if there is an immediate need. If our family ever has a need to travel to the area again we will be staying here. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and perfect for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Great house, thx

Great house, thx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Amador Gem

A great place to stay in Amador City
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

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

Awesome Place - Great Hosts

Great place to stay, close to Amador wine area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay A.

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

Perfect house and location

We came to CA for my nephews wedding in Sutter Creek! This wonderful spacious yet cozy house was really great! Five adults had plenty of room. It is very clean and only about 3 minutes from Sutter Creek! We will stay here again if we come back to that area. Thank you for a lovely place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy N.

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

Wine Country Weekend with Friends

We LOVE staying at Halcyon House! We had the best time. Amador City and surrounding area was bustling with activity and the wine and food in the area was fantastic. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025