Relax in a Tranquil, Secluded, Rustic Getaway with a Modern Twist

My family and I stayed at the Tree House last weekend and had a wonderful time. We chose the spot because it is almost exactly halfway between Monterey (where I live) and Sacramento (where they live), and very easy to drive to. The house is beautifully crafted with modern appliances, and the living room has been converted from the original log cabin. We especially enjoyed the huge stone fireplace, which the owners stocked with logs for our arrival.

This is the place to come if you want to get away from it all. For our family it wasn't about location per se; we just wanted to be isolated and enjoy each other's company for the weekend uninterrupted. We played board games, went to Bosco's Bones and Brew (HIGHLY recommend), and Elliston Vineyards for some complimentary wine tasting (both just a 5 minute drive down the road). There is also a pretty path at the end of the road which takes you along a creek under gorgeous tree canopies.

Finally, the perks of the house include a hot tub and an awesome deck for enjoying a bottle of wine. Everything in the house (bedding, appliances, office, kitchen) were extremely clean, with a hotel-like quality. The house has high speed internet, a brand new computer you can use, and it's own cell tower so you have full service during your stay. On our arrival, Richard (the owner) walked us through the house and was extremely helpful, answering any questions we had.

I would highly recommend this house if you need a weekend to rest and relax...it would be especially good for young families as well.

My time was too brief - only a day to spend at the cabin in the canyon. The doormat starts the experience - Relax, you are at the cabin. Such beauty and the ability to stay at the last minute was such a treat to an amazing weekend! I will definitely be a repeat customer. Highly recommend the cabin for any conceivable retreat. You know you are entering a slice of heaven on earth as you begin the winding drive to the cabin. The water in Sinbad Creek still trickling. Just magical. Simply magical!

We spent a delightful week at the Tree House during the last week in March while our family of five was visiting relatives in Livermore, twenty minutes away. The house is located about 2.5 miles up a winding road that follows a river into the canyon. The location on a beautiful wooded hillside looking out over a creek was very unique; you do feel like you are in a tree house! The house, like many in the area, has grown from the original small cabin. The original cabin is now the comfy living room and the house was developed in stages up to and including a very modern lower level bathroom with a heated tile floor, instant warm water, and heated towels. The house has many electronic features, including a computer, printer, cable TV’s, and door lock systems. Verizon cell phones work well because of a booster station in the house, other cell service is not so good. The kitchen is very well equipped and modern and the large dining room table serves many people easily. The upstairs bathroom is still in the 1970 style but with the very nice downstairs bathroom, that was not an issue. Several steps up to the front door and the stairs to the lower level are narrow and curved so that may be an issue if you have any mobility issues. There is plenty of parking. We enjoyed walking up the road to the head of the canyon and then into the surrounding recreation area. It was still a little cold when we were there, so we did not use the deck and hot tub features. The outdoor space was very inviting with several seating areas and we would have liked to use that area more. The owner lives close by and was available to address any problems we had. All in all, the Tree House was great place to stay. Our family from the Midwest enjoyed our weeks’ vacation stay and would not hesitate to return again in the future.