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The Decanted Chateau; a two minute drive to Downtown Murphys

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

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

The Decanted Chateau; a two minute drive to Downtown Murphys

Welcome to our comfortable home with all the main necessities you'll need. This two bedroom home can comfortably sleep six with a king and queen size bed, plus a queen size sofa sleeper with a memory foam mattress. With kids of our own, we welcome families. The home is located in Douglas Flat, just two minutes from Downtown Murphy's. You can enjoy summer concerts in the park, wine tasting year round, explore caves, or hike among giant redwoods. Fishing, golfing, skiing and more... and you're just 1.5 hours to the Yosemite National Park entrance.

Nearby Attractions and Activities:
Wineries
Art Galleries
Caves: Moaning Caverns, Mercer Caverns, California Cavern and Black Chasm
Colombia State Park; A living Gold Rush Town
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park; Ride the Steam Locomotive
Jamestown Railroad Museum
Melones Reservoir
Golf (Greenhorn Creek Resort, Saddle Creek Resort, Sequoia Woods Country Club)
Bear Valley Ski Resort: Snow sports, biking, rock climbing, and water sports
Horseback Riding
Gold Panning
Mark Twain Cabin
Shops
Gold Rush Towns: Angels Camp, Columbia, Sonora, Sutter Creek, Jackson and Mokelumne Hill
Movie Theater; Angels Camp
Ironstone; Concerts, Museum, and Beautiful Landscaped Grounds
Olive oil & Vinegar Tasting; At Marisolio, Murphys
Ebbetts Pass: National Scenic Byway
Angel's Camp Walking and Driving Tours

Events:
Irish Day; Murphys - Third weekend in March
Jumping Frog Jubilee; Angels Camp - May
Raggae in the Hills; Calaveras Fairgrounds - June
Wines in the Pines: Twain Harte - July
Homecoming; Murphys - Third Weekend in July
Soap Box Derby - Bear Valley, Labor Day Weekend
Grape Stomp; Murphys - First Saturday in Oct
Dia De Los Muertos; Murphys - Nov
Holiday Open House; Murphys - First Friday in December

Property manager

Jeff and Megan Radtke

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 960 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed with non-refundable fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Video games and movies available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys House
Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys Vallecito
Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys
Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys House
Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys Vallecito
Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys House
Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys Vallecito
Decanted Chateau two Minute Drive Downtown Murphys

About the area

Map
Vallecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Murphys Creek Theatre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Moaning Cavern - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mercer Caverns - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ironstone Vineyards - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Pourhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Pizza Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sue's Angels Creek Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Decanted Chateau; a two minute drive to Downtown Murphys pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Decanted Chateau; a two minute drive to Downtown Murphys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Decanted Chateau; a two minute drive to Downtown Murphys?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Decanted Chateau; a two minute drive to Downtown Murphys located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hatcher Winery - Home of School Street Wines and within 3 mi (5 km) of Irish Vineyards Winery and Cave City. Laraine Winery and Black Sheep Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Decanted Chateau; a two minute drive to Downtown Murphys Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Great!

Had all that we needed! Cozy, warm and allowed for us to bring our fur babies along for the ride. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

P P.

Great spot for a Murphys getaway!

We enjoyed our stay at the Decanted Chateau. The home is very clean and comfortable. We lucked out and had really nice weather in December. So we were able to enjoy some sun in the nice backyard. The neighborhood is very quiet and. We enjoyed being so close to Murphys, but away from the traffic and crowds. Thank you Jeff & Megan!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Venice in October

The location is simply perfect. You are removed from alot of all the crowds, but a short walk or water taxi to most everything.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eri R.

Clean and cozy

We had a great stay!! Would love to book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

Cute house

Comfortable house in a cute area close to where we needed to be.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

Weekend getaway

Perfect location for what we went for. Just to get away and see some snow
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Kind and thoughtful hosts

I absolutely loves our stay at this home, it has everything you need. The owners were so kind with my request for changes and updates giving the snow storm they accommodated my stay to the next weekend it was really wonderful I will think always use them whenever I have to stay in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

If the backyard was taken care of and there was a working coffee pot, and a top freezer that did not pop open when you closed the refrigerator or walked by or a air conditioner that was spouting maybe a past its prime filter debris or a mound of dead flies I would be giving this home a 4 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley G.

Loved!

This how was perfect for our St. Patrick’s Day festivities! We loved the karaoke machine and the movie options! The owners we’re very accommodating and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stacie C.

Good Location, no wifi

Great location for visiting nearby places for hikes etc. Just wish they had internet, would have made it 5 stars. The connection to xfinity mostly doesn't work (there is no actual connectivity on the broadcasted signal which only reaches some areas). Nice selection of DVDs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi S.

Murphys House

Great place to stay just outside of Murphys!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Comfortable landing spot

The home was clean, comfortable and centrally located for us to head out on day trips, stop for wine tasting, or head into Murphys for a meal. Bringing our dog with us is important and the house was very dog friendly and had a large fully fenced yard. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Near Murphys

Very Clean. Comfortable place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

R&R

Had a very nice, quiet getaway here. Home was very comfortable, clean and had all the necessities you need. Large yard for your four legged buddies 🐶 Great fireplace!! Close to Murphys ❤️ Hosts responsd quickly to any concerns Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

Cozy get a way

Our stay here was great. We needed a mini getaway and wanted to introduce our daughter to the snow. We were able to stay here, with our dog as well. It was about a 30 min drive to the snow, and exactly what we were looking for. The home was very child friendly, even for our busy little 1+ year old. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer S., Stockton

Nice little house for a short stay.

We stayed one night to see a concert at Ironstone. There is no internet so we couldn’t get Uber or Lyft. BUT, the owners found a neighbor who agreed to pick us up after the concert and we found another neighbor willing to get us there. Very nice people - really made our stay memorable 😊. The house was small, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John I., Huntington Beach, CA

Enjoyed our stay at the Decanted Chateau!

This house was perfect for our party of 3 people and 2 large dogs. The well equipped kitchen and outdoor gas grill made it easy to prepare and enjoy most meals right here during our 5 night stay. This was especially relaxing after spending the better part of the day waterskiing on nearby Lake New Melones. We also managed to squeeze in a little wine tasting at the nearby wineries and strolled Main Street in Murphy's a couple evenings while enjoying some delicious ice cream from JoMa's Artisan Ice Cream - all within a few minutes drive of the Decanted Chateau. Additionally, the owners were very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

2nd time

We stayed here a few years ago, so my review will be similar. The house is about 10 minutes from Angels Camp, and like 15 to New Melones. The house is comfortable and clean. The beds are very comfortable as well! Lots of movies (DVDs under the tv in the living room). The TV in the master does not (that we could find) have a remote so that's a bit of a bummer. You can park a boat in the driveway, if you unhook it from your truck & there is a place in the garage to charge your battery (outlet and run your own cord out the door). The 2nd night we stayed hooked to the truck and parked in front of the house. The neighborhood is.... well in my opinion less than charming. But if you're looking for a place to sleep after a long day fishing, this is it!! It's worth the little drive. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip up that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

I could tell from the photos that the house was dated and the reviews mentioned that the neighborhood was not well lit and older-/ I was OK with that. However, when we arrived the front yard was overtaken with weeds, there were no steps into the front door, it was one huge step up. The backyard, which was great for our dogs but not for sitting out in the patio table/barbecue area that was listed. It too was overcome with weeds and the table and patio area was a mess—not inviting. The inside as mentioned was dated and looked as though it had not been dusted for a very long time. The hanging chandeliers, above the sink knickknacks were thick with dust and the TV Consol you could write your name on it. The carpet is tired and could be replaced. The oven was not clean the bottom looked as if someone had spilled and it had been baked over. The queen bed mattress sagged in the middle and we rolled towards the center, the king mattress was just OK. They did have games, which was a plus, however the chairs at the kitchen table were very uncomfortable. One positive the bathroom was newly remodeled, but still was not completed—Molding was missing around the doors and no baseboard. There were four towels but, no washcloths and only two hand towels for four adults. The rest of the neighborhood pretty much looks like this house and front yard; so I guess there’s no reason to do any yardwork? Bottom line it’s very unfortunate that the owners or the property managers can ask the amount for this particular VRBO, and actually have a cleaning deposit, that whoever is doing their cleaning is doing a horrible job. This house really has a lot of potential and the fact that it is so close to Murphy’s is a plus for this property. We made the best of it. Note: the homeowners did work with me to reschedule our dates.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shelly L., Manchester, CA USA

Clean little home with easy access to Murphys (just 1.5 miles away)

We had a "Girls Weekend" here recently (August 2017) with 4 women staying over a weekend to see a concert at Ironstone and to do a little wine tasting/shopping in Murphys. The house is just 1.5 miles from downtown Murphys, which makes it very convenient for both of these things in addition to many local area wineries (or you can opt for the many wine shops downtown). There's a convenient local grocery store which has a great deli, local wines and just about anything you need, plus a Redbox. There's a health food store next to it, as well as a pizza joint. The house is clean, comfortable and has typical amenities. I should have made use of the garage instead of parking in the driveway because two pine cones hit and DENTED my car, unfortunately. So make sure you don't park in the driveway (there's parking in front of the house too, so parking isn't a problem). There's a standard gas BBQ out in the fenced backyard, which made cooking our dinner easy. Full size fridge, washer and dryer are available to use, but you will be hand-washing your dishes (we bought paper plates to make it quick n easy, plus you might want to buy/bring paper towels as none are provided). There is wall AC, so be aware it's not central AC. We kept it running the entire time because it was very hot (95+) all weekend. The living room was quite cold, but the bedrooms weren't. However, there are ceiling fans in all rooms and also a table fan....helpful, but still warm. I slept on the pull out couch one night (ugh, these are NOT comfortable for adults, IMHO), then on the King bed (it was okay for a night or two, but I'm picky about beds). My friends said the Queen bed was just fine. Bathroom was clean and while not huge, it was big enough for two of us to do our hair at the same time. Other folks have commented on the location and while it's appears to be a typical working-class neighborhood we never had a problem. Matter of fact the helpful neighbor came over to assist my friends in getting the TV to work (they couldn't figure out the cable box situation). All in all, if we were to do this again I'd rent the house again.....no complaints for 2 nights. This is a standard rental, nothing fancy or pretentious, but then we weren't looking for anything fancy. Just something clean, comfortable and convenient to town....and it met the mark on all of these! Thank you Megan and Jeff~
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Perfect location for visiting Murphys.

Lovely backyard and everything needed for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce M., Blairsville, Ga USA

Childhood memory

Its a small, old house in a fairly dense neighborhood just off a highway. We were comfortable staying there. However, Im not sure how often the power goes off but it did while we were there. After searching just about everywhere we did find a flashlight but the batteries were dead. Luckily, the power came back on after an hour or so. Maybe having more that one flashlight with fresh batteries would be a good idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irma M.

Witch walk2022

We had a great stay, good location no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Paul V.

Liked: Location

Not a good value for the rental cost

Overall look of house not welcoming, the house and furniture smelled musty, I had to wash the bed sheets and bed cover the first night because of the musty and cigarette smoke smell, didn't have enough bathroom tissue. Suggest you provide directions how to use the dish and DVD remote. A little extra effort to make the place inside and out look nicer could help you with increasing the rental. Oh, the wall A/C unit didn't work. On the positive side, the rental was close to a lot of attractions, was quiet and the kitchen had a lot of utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022