The House and Grounds
Nestled in the trees, the house is built on greenbelt land and has the feel of a private retreat.
Inside: the three bedroom, three bath home is perfect for one - or two! - families vacationing together. The lower-level master suite is spacious, quiet and private, featuring a full bath, queen bed, twin bunk beds and its own wood burning stove and deck opening out to the greenbelt. On the main level you will find a fully-stocked kitchen, full bath, bedroom with a queen/twin bunk combo and additional trundle bed, open dining area, bar and a seating area around the fireplace. The upstairs contains a bedroom with a queen bed, full bathroom and a cozy loft for watching TV/movies or enjoying a nap. The house comfortably sleeps 10-12 people with a pull-out couch and room for extra blow-up mattresses if needed.
Outside: the house's main level exits onto a large deck with a gas BBQ grill, dining table, outdoor fireplace and a storage shed stocked with bikes, snowshoes, sleds, blow up boats and swim toys. The backyard horseshoe pit and seating area is accessible from the front slope or lower-level deck- a great place for a glass of wine or some competitive fun. The backyard extends into a greenbelt and features a lovely walking or sledding trail.
***Please note: the house is pet-friendly, so be advised if there are any allergy issues in your group.
Inside: the three bedroom, three bath home is perfect for one - or two! - families vacationing together. The lower-level master suite is spacious, quiet and private, featuring a full bath, queen bed, twin bunk beds and its own wood burning stove and deck opening out to the greenbelt. On the main level you will find a fully-stocked kitchen, full bath, bedroom with a queen/twin bunk combo and additional trundle bed, open dining area, bar and a seating area around the fireplace. The upstairs contains a bedroom with a queen bed, full bathroom and a cozy loft for watching TV/movies or enjoying a nap. The house comfortably sleeps 10-12 people with a pull-out couch and room for extra blow-up mattresses if needed.
Outside: the house's main level exits onto a large deck with a gas BBQ grill, dining table, outdoor fireplace and a storage shed stocked with bikes, snowshoes, sleds, blow up boats and swim toys. The backyard horseshoe pit and seating area is accessible from the front slope or lower-level deck- a great place for a glass of wine or some competitive fun. The backyard extends into a greenbelt and features a lovely walking or sledding trail.
***Please note: the house is pet-friendly, so be advised if there are any allergy issues in your group.
The Neighborhood
The slopes at Sierra at Tahoe are only 30 minutes away. But, if nearby Lake Tahoe feels farther than you are willing to go, other options abound! Jenkinson Lake is a mere 3 miles away and is a beautiful place to spend the day any time of year. Hiking, camping, picnicking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, and swimming are just some of the activities you can enjoy. Boat, kayak and stand up paddle boards are available for rent on summer weekends. And, for those who like to fish, trout and bass are plentiful. After a day at the lake, be sure to stop for a burger and beer at the Knott Hole Bar & Grill across the street!
As a summer alternative, guests also have access to two swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffle board and the clubhouse of the Gold Ridge Forest Homeowners Association, located just a mile away from the house.
The main drag in Pollock Pines, Pony Express Trail, is home to basic amenities (Safeway, CVS, TrueValue Hardware, etc.), as well as a few classic country breakfast spots, an old school steakhouse, pizza and Chinese takeout. The town also has a great bowling alley as a rainy day option.
For the scavenger/hobbyist, a scenic meandering through the surrounding towns of Camino, Diamond Springs and El Dorado will turn up an impressive concentration of thrift stores bound to hold a treasure or two. The Jack Russell Brewery is also located in Camino, a favorite place of ours to pack some food, find a picnic bench and settle in for an afternoon of cards and craft beer. Or, go a few more miles down Route 50 to historic Placerville to browse the many antique shops, boutiques, specialty shops and eateries. The big hardware store on Main Street is reminiscent of Old Hangtown and sells everything under the sun. Go to Placerville for brunch or a night out, they have several restaurants with great food and drink and even live music.
We think Pollock Pines is a great place to do so many things...but we also know how perfect it is for doing nothing at all...