One-of-a-kind property that offers many unique benefits to those who want to escape into paradise. Read below The space A Great Home in a Resort-Like Setting -- This gorgeous 4-bedroom/3-bathroom, split-level home has a fabulous view of the Calaveras River and expansive oak-covered hills and is located in private, one-of-a-kind settings. It has a combination of hardwood floors (living room, dining, stairs, and landing and tile (lower stairs and entryway) and plush carpet (in the four bedrooms) for you to enjoy. Three discrete redwood balconies circle the top level of the home furnishing nearly a 360-degree view of the surrounding country. The wrap-around deck about the swimming pool is also a good place to repose after a day’s activity and drink in the rustic grandeur that abounds the home: the mountains, a plethora of birds (including a flock of wild turkeys), deer, and other animals, and the lap of green and a carpet of flowers along the foothills (during the winter and spring seasons, golden grass during the summer), the drooping mature oaks, the free form in-ground Geremia pool, the 20-by-20-foot covered gazebo and fenced garden with sprinklers and drip irrigation. The sound of the river is hypnotic, lulling you to readily fall asleep on the deck or in the gazebo for an afternoon siesta. The gazebo, furnished in a living room style with a comfortable sofa and chairs, cushioned stools, and coffee table is equipped with a refrigerator, a large table, and several extra chairs that can be used for more sitting. You can expect to see wild turkeys, quails, and other birds roaming the grounds nearby, many of them roost on the bull pine trees in the vicinity. It is located 115 miles North-East of San Francisco Bay Area, about the same distance from Lake Tahoe, 75 miles from Sacramento, and 25 miles from Stockton. Besides the local beauty one can enjoy, there is a lot to see and do in the greater Calaveras County. These range from the historic and picturesque gold rush towns to the great foothill vineyards and taste rooms, microbreweries, and pubs to the eclectic art galleries, antique shops, and gold rush museums and the Heavenly Valley snow ski resort which is about 1 hour away. Then there are the natural wonders: the hundreds of limestone and crystalline-filled caves and caverns–-many that you can explore on your own but there are also public ones (cave city, mercer and moaning caverns being examples), the abundance of lakes and reservoirs (some of which are listed below), Big Tree and Stanislaus Natural Forests and ski resorts (such as Bear Valley which is about an hour away). You can enjoy different activities in all seasons–-winter and summer sports, hike and bike, go gold-panning or horseback riding, fishing and boating as well as enjoy a round of golf on professional courses laid out along canyon ridges in the pines or among 200-year-old oaks in rolling hills. Lakes, water views, and fun: Calaveras County in general, and the Central Sierra Foothills, in particular, are blessed with a great number of beautiful lakes and reservoirs. Here are a few examples: HOGAN RESERVOIR--A 7-minute drive from the house; LAKE CAMANCHE--a 15-minute drive from the house is located on the western side of the Sierra-Nevada foothills; LAKE MELONES--A 45-minute drive from the house; and LAKE TULLOCH-–Located south-east of Valley Springs, at a distance of about 20 miles from the house * WIFI - Good to browse the Internet and check emails but not for streaming videos. Property's uniqueness; a summary: 1. a very serene place to relax and enjoy nature and yourself 2. the view is so beautiful that you can relish it from many vantage points on the property 3. it's surrounded by trees and far enough from neighbors, that you'd feel like you're in your own world. 4. The sound of the river is delightful and soothing, the kind of uniqueness you don't find in most other rentals 5. You can expect to see wild turkeys, quails, and other birds roaming the grounds nearby 6. The house is large enough that adults and children can have their own spaces (If children are too young, make sure that the doors to the balconies are locked. Lastly: We have Persian rugs in the living/dining rooms and whiter carpets in the bedrooms. We have a few plastic runners, in high-traffic areas to catch any soda or coffee spills. This has happened although one of our House Rules is not to drink or eat in the bedrooms. The runners therefore can lessen any unnecessary expenses both to the guests and us. Guest access The guests have the whole house to themselves, minus the office/storage below Other things to note Liability Waiver: You understand that swimming, hiking and fishing are at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, hiking and fishing. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming, hiking and fishing while on the premises and hold owners harmless. You understand there are potential dangers that swimming, hiking and fishing may present to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as the danger to any person swimming, hiking or fishing if a person has health risks, or if a person swims, hikes or go fishing while intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or while pregnant. The home has many stairs both indoors and outdoors as well as open railings around decks and balconies. You agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents you may incur. You understand the risks discussed above and agree that you will assume all responsibility for yourself and for the consequences of those in your party. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owners for accidents or claims arising from swimming, hiking or fishing. All Airbnb/VRBO Guests in my party acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand this waiver and they acknowledge that confirming below constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between Airbnb/VRBO Guests and Airbnb/VRBO Hosts. Name:_________________________________ Date: ______________ 6695 Cane Lane, Valley Springs, CA 95252