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Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate!

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a vineyard.
A dining area with a round wooden table, four chairs, and a pendant light.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.
A living room with two black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a painting of wine bottles on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Fair Play, CA
  • Place, Cantiga Wineworks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Shadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Toogood Estate Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate!

Vineyard View Cottage is located on the winery estate of Busby Cellars, an award-winning Vineyard and Winery in the Fair Play wine region.

The Cottage is 1,200 sq. ft. and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; sleeps a maximum of 6 people. The open and inviting floor plan is perfect for groups and entertaining. A large redwood deck leads to a spectacular, panoramic vineyard view that overlooks 15 acres of beautiful wine grapes and amazing sunsets.

The home features a gourmet kitchen, spacious living room, well-appointed rooms, BBQ, patio dining, and more. A television and DVD player is provided in each bedroom as well as in the living room. Washer and dryer is also included. Luxuriate in comfort with cozy cotton towels, high-thread count bed sheets, and comfy beds.

Four wineries are located within 2 miles of the Cottage, and 30+ wineries are located in the Pleasant Valley and Fair Play wine regions, just 5 minutes away. A 15-minute drive leads to the Shenandoah Valley wineries and all of the diverse attractions of Amador County. A coffee shop and gourmet restaurant are just one mile from the Cottage, and a grocery store, pizza parlor, Chinese restaurant, and pub are 5 minutes from the Cottage.

Nearby Jenkinson's Lake/Sly Park features wonderful hiking trails, picnic areas, boat rentals, and trout and bass fishing. Historic Placerville is just 30 minutes away, as is Apple Hill, a classic family destination with over 50 ranches, wineries, breweries, crafts, and lots of kid-friendly activities. South Lake Tahoe is just an hour's drive from the Cottage.

We accept house-trained, well-behaved, well-traveled dogs, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. There is a $30 per dog per night fee, along with a fully refundable $300 dog deposit. Dogs only; no other animals allowed. Dogs are not allowed on any furniture or beds in the Cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
House-trained, well-behaved dogs w/ owner approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a NON-SMOKING, NON-VAPING home

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1112616vb
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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Somerset

Located in Somerset, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Placerville Historical Museum and El Dorado County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Historic Main Street Placerville and Station Plaza. Ready for a night out? Consider Highway 50 Brewery and El Dorado County Fair & Event Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Fair Play, CA

What's nearby

  • Cantiga Wineworks - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Shadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Toogood Estate Winery - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cedarville Vineyard - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge - 17 min drive - 13.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Italian Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bones Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Holly's Hill Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cork & Brew - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate!?

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate! on 2 Dec 2026 start from AU$973, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vineyard View Cottage in Fair Play - located on Winery Estate! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cantiga Wineworks and within 6 miles (10 km) of Shadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery and Toogood Estate Winery. Element 79 Vineyards and Winery and Mastroserio Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our young family. It was beautiful scenery near an event we were attending. It was just what we needed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great property! Totally exceeded our expectations and Eliott was so nice and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our weekend in the area for a family wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Our host Elliot was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elliot made our check in process so easy. He is a wonderful host who aims to please. The view is incredible! We miss the house already and of course his sweet dog Ziggy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Everything was just right for our short weekend stay. Very comfortable house in a beautiful, quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location for our family to attend a local wedding. We had a couple of issues that came up but Elliot was quick to reply and assist. Well appointed, two full bathrooms and the fenced back yard was nice for our 2 year old grandson to run in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful inside and very clean and welcoming. The view from the front porch is amazing. I would definitely rent this again if im in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay on Busby Vineyards

Perfect location for all the fun that El Dorado County has to offer! Thanks for the fun stay…the house was clean and worked great for our group to be together for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious home, great views of sunsets and a great location. We wine tasted, shopped, and had a great meal at the local restaurant Gold Vine Bistro. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Winery House

The house was fantastic! It was a great location, beautiful location and great house! Would absolutely stay again if I were in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

This was a perfect home for us as we attended a family wedding nearby. Nicely updated interior and well stocked kitchen, although we only cooked breakfast here. Bottle of wine was a nice touch…would come again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This was our second time staying here. Great location overlooking the vineyard. It rained one night resulting in a beautiful rainbow over the vines. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be able to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was amazingly clean and wonderfully comfortable! Our hosts were welcoming and supportive. We plan to tell all our friends about this magnificent property. The ambiance was peaceful and exactly what we needed to unwind and relax. The bonus is the host and hostess’ winery on site. The variety of wines we sampled and bought are beyond delectable! Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. If you’re seeking a quiet, bucolic getaway, this is property is for you! It was very clean and comfortable. The stars are amazing at night. We loved that our dog had plenty of land to run and play freely. The owner was very hospitable from the time that we arrived. Not to mention, we went to the winery, which is on the same property, and the owner was wonderful. We had a great time! I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

The cabin on the winery was perfect! Beautiful views, clean and cool. Wine tasting was fun. Wish all VRBO's we as great as this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

We had a perfect stay. The home was lovely, comfortable and well appointed. Everything we could possibly need was supplied. Communication with Elliot was easy with fast responses. The view was beautiful. We hope to make this our regular destination for our annual trip to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We visited to celebrate a family member's birthday with wine tasting around the area. Everything with the house was great -- it couldn't have been easier and the location was central to the wineries we wanted to visit. We enjoyed the multiple areas to sit outside with lovely views of the vineyards. The bottle of Busby Cellar's wine awaiting us when we arrived was much appreciated and we enjoyed visiting the Busby tasting room to meet our host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful weekend at the cottage! It was clean, cozy and well taken care of. The check in and out process was a breeze and made leaving for our early flight so easy. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay on your amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

I gave 4 stars on accuracy of post only because I thought it was better than pictured! Very clean, comfortable and relaxing. It had all of the amenities needed for our wine tasting weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adamson Family

We were very impressed with this beautiful property in such a peaceful and tranquil location. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable property and a very helpful owner

We really enjoyed our stay and the property was better than the pics show. The owner was very helpful and recommended restaurants, as we were arriving on a holiday. Also, since our kids headed to ski and we didn't have a car - he hosted us for a wine tasting and even made arrangements including transport with neighboring winery so my wife and I had a very enjoyable day on our own.Highly recommend this property and you can reach out to him directly for future reservations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Elliot was so helpful and got back to me very quickly. I highly recommend this rental. Its very clean and comfortable with a view over looking his vineyard. Judy P
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location

The only recommendation is that another mirror be added.There is only 1 mirror located in the bathroom, for two bedrooms. Location is quiet with plenty of parking, towels, dishes and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot express how beautiful and amazing this property is in person. I spent the weekend with 3 of my dearest friends and we had the best time together. Eating drinking and dancing. The hosts are to be cherished. They keep the property immaculate. The tasting room was so much fun and the wine is delicious. I have been sharing the wonderful wine with family and friends. It’s getting rave reviews. I am looking forward to staying at the cottage again in the future. Thanks again to the hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Elliot Graham

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Founded in 1999, proprietors Sherrie and Elliot Graham purchased a picturesque 34-acre parcel of rolling hills and sprawling oak and pine trees. The property, which is a portion of the old Meyer’s Ranch, was bare with the exception of a historic barn, once a notable stopping point for miners to change horses en route to Placerville. The Grahams’ dream of owning and operating a vineyard and winery was born in the early nineties, when Sherrie worked as a retail wine manager and buyer. Like many enthusiasts of Sierra Foothills wines, Elliot and Sherrie first explored Napa and Sonoma before discovering the splendor of El Dorado County. By this time, Sherrie was working as an advertising executive and Elliot worked in sales in Sacramento. A three-year search for the “perfect” property followed, before finally finding and purchasing part of Meyer’s Ranch on Grizzly Flat Road in Somerset. Both left their jobs, relocated, and concentrated their efforts on transforming the barren property into their dream of a home, land, vineyard, and winery.

Why they chose this property

In 2017, we completed construction of our dream house, which is also located on the vineyard property. After moving into our new house, we decided to transform the house we called home for 17 years into The Vineyard View Cottage. We are now proud to offer it to anyone who enjoys the peace and tranquility of living in a vineyard.

What makes this property unique

The Vineyard View Cottage offers some of the most dramatic sunsets you will ever see. After a day of wine tasting, rafting, or relaxing by the lake, The Vineyard View Cottage is the perfect spot to open a bottle of wine and watch the sun disappear over the vineyard.

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