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Near Feather River in Historic Mining/Train Town Portola

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A kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden countertop, and a built-in TV.
A two-story building with a balcony, a horse in front, and a clear blue sky.
A living room with a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with wooden chairs and a table, a dark sofa, and a kitchen area with a stainless steel refrigerator.
A room with a stone wall, wooden beams, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with chairs and a sink.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 5 guests, this apartment features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes amenities such as 1 bicycle, 1 hot tub, and games. Enjoy mountain views from the porch, balcony, and deck while engaging in nearby hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing. Explore attractions like High Sierra Books and Portola City Park.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Deck or patio
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Portola, CA
  • Place, Portola City Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Pacific Railroad Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Portola Visitor's Center
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Game room downstairs

Toilet

Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Near Feather River in Historic Mining/Train Town Portola

The Portola Depot BnB Apartment was tastefully renovated in 2015. The Apartment looks over the Feather River and close to the Train Museum. The 1500 sqft Apt is upstairs and with 2 bedrooms, Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Has a large Living room, TV room/dinning room, Kitchen. Private 9Master has a Beauty Rest Queen and 2nd BR is a Queen and a Twin XL. Private 3rd bedroom is downstairs. Smart TV room, family room, with a balcony views of the train caboose, Feather River and local mountains.
Central AC with additional 2 split pump AC units.
The Apartment is secluded and you have it all to yourself. The Bathroom has a jacuzzi tub and sepatate shower. Living room and french doors to balcony. Laundry and storage room is downstairs. High speed Fiber Optic High Internet Wi-Fi.

Explore the beauty of Plumas National Forrest, Eureka Peak, Gold Mountain and Lake Davis, Golf Courses nearby. Hiking, biking, boating, bird watching, snow skiing and many more adventures await.
The apartment is not ADA approved for disabled persons but there is a downstairs private bedroom.
Included is a large 2000 sqft private game room with stage and with bathroom. Foosball, Ping Pong, Darts and corn hole. Can be used for entertaining but is limited to 8 extra non sleeping guest. Pets are allowed with a one time cleaning fee of $25. Ask Owner for any details.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take trash to cans behind the building in the alley. Gate is not locked.
Turn off all appliances, stove, collect personal items. Lock doors and return keys to lock box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Smoking No Pets No illegal drugs
Please contact me if you want to alter the rules.
Please provide a profile photo prior to coming and be ready to show a gov't identification upon arrival. You are required also to sign house rules.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1156800vb
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

About the area

Portola

Located in Portola, this apartment is in the city centre. Grizzly Ranch Golf Club and Dragon Golf Course at Nakoma Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Plumas-Eureka State Park and Portola City Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Portola, CA

What's nearby

  • Portola City Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Western Pacific Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Portola Visitor's Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grizzly Ranch Golf Club - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Graeagle Meadows Golf Course - 29 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Headwaters Bistro & Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lena's Cantina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trout"s Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Box Car Taphouse - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Feather River in Historic Mining/Train Town Portola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Near Feather River in Historic Mining/Train Town Portola?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Near Feather River in Historic Mining/Train Town Portola?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Feather River in Historic Mining/Train Town Portola?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Feather River in Historic Mining/Train Town Portola located?

Located in the centre of Portola, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Portola City Park and Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Portola Visitor's Center is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Travis is an amazing host!!! He was very helpful and it was great to get to know him throughout this experience! The wedding we went to was terrible, but because of this property, its location and the places and people around it, we enjoyed every minute. If we make it back up there from the Bay Area, I will most certainly visit Travis again!!! Thank you Travis!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at the apartment. It was spacious and relaxing for my family while we helped my son at a craft show in Graeagle. Travis is a great host and very responsive! We would stay there again if we were working or exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you for staying. You and your family were perfect guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Travis is an excellent host! We thank him for letting us rent his space here while we attended a family wedding.Everything about the property listing is spot on. He is nearby if you need have questions or are in need of anything.It definitely has some fun quirks that you will enjoy as well as a gorgeous view on the patio out front.There are few nearby restaurants, antique shops and a convenience store nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you for staying.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the patio. Entrance way was a little intimidating but once you are in, its a great space
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Travis was great & the home was really clean & nice. I’m older and had a hard time with the stairs.

Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You get what you see

Property was well located, bed was really clean and comfortable. you get what you see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a blast playing Golf at Grizzly Ranch, disc golf at river walk and cooking and hanging with the guys. Place was great for a few guys hanging out- played ping pong downstairs in the large game room, and comfy lazy boys for vegging out and watching from a solid video collection. Travis was Fantastic- runs the shop next door and was very accessible. Let us check in early to load up the fridge before golf- super nice. Missed the opportunity for a jam session with him and friends - next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Perfect guests.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Was a little disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
I'm not sure why they gave a 3 out of 5 without a clear reason. I let them check in early, and they had my phone number if there was an issue. Only communication was if I had an iron, which I responded I did plus an ironing board. They appeared to be older folks, and maybe stairs were the reason.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Space and owner are great, Portola not so much

I was a little torn on not giving 5 stars as the apartment and owner were great which is all they can control, but the location is not on my list of places to return to. The owner Travis was incredibly responsive and friendly to deal with and the apartment is large with surprisingly comfortable beds. There is an interestingly diverse selection of VHS tapes, decent wifi included, and I felt it was clean and well maintained as well. Full kitchen and the jet tub was nice as well. My issues were with the locals and it kind of ruined the experience for my family and I. 3 separate instances of what I assume to be locals (given that they all were driving large trucks that had seen better days) slowing down on an empty street to yell something we will say pejorative at me or my family, and one guy actually came to a stop with his tailpipe in front of me so he could rev his engine and kick out a cloud of diesel exhaust on me before slowly driving away on an empty street. If this is happening to a cookie cutter white dude then apparently locals dont actually want tourists there. I grew up in a small town in the midwest and have seen many idiots like these but it was unfortunate to have repeat occurrences while on vacation. Long story short, maybe my experience will be unique, the apartment and owner are great, but Portola isnt a destination for me ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
I will say that this must have been a very isolated incident as I myself am a cookie cutter white dude and been in Portola 4 years and not experienced one time what my guest did. What I am seeing at my Vacation Rental are many wedding guest, golfers, fisherman and most recently a British film crew interested in filming our train museum and rich history. This weekend we have 1600 bicyclists coming to race and I'm sure twice as many spectators to the Lost and Found Grinder, which has been sold out for 4 months at over $100 to race a 100 mile starting and ending in our quiet town. Again I've never had a problem but I have had a lot of bad experiences in large cities i.e. New York and LA and fortunately Portola is small and quaint. Our city welcomes tourist and outsiders and why not?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Visit

The location was great, right in the heart of where we needed to be. Apartment was clean and suited our needs to a T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A truly magical place

Upon walking in and up the stairs to this amazing place, you can instantly feel yourself relax!! It is a charming, well cared for apartment. It has everything you could ask for to make your stay a Special one. Wide open spaces and a Bath tub that is sure to warm and relax any exhausted spirit. The game room down stairs is massive and added another level of fun and excitement on our trip. The owner Travis is a Spectacular man who will go above and beyond to make sure your time here is One you won't soon forget!!! I will be back!!! Time and time again. This is my new found gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fulfilled all our needs and some.

Clean. A complete kitchen. Comfortable environment. The green screen was so entertaining.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
A.J. left my place in great shape and was I was happy that had a great time at the Depot, especially with the green screen in the game room. A+ guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting property older but functional. Area has lots to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spacious and well-appointed house with easy access to the lakes

We had a wonderful time sharing a very spacious house with a large kitchen, big dining room, spacious bedrooms and a game room! Wow! The owner is wonderful and provides you with additional supplies and tips for local outings and a warm sense of his hospitality. The house is located right on the main street of a tiny quaint town. There is a bar nearby though so not too often and not too loud but there is some after-bar noise that is not an issue woth earplugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed the game room and hot tub

Very beautiful country. My family enjoyed the place. Good value for the cost. Kindly John
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property is exactly what we were looking for an met all our needs.

great place to stay when in the high mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property met our expectations

This property met our expectations for a two night stay attending a local wedding. Travis was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden treasure!

The Depot BnB exceeded my expectations! There was everything we needed and more! It was a great location for what we were in town for. Has a lot of personality! Our host was easily accessible and made our stay worry free and welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location....

We were in town for a wedding just up the road and this property was perfect for 3 adults. Travis was very friendly and responded almost immediately to any messages or calls sent to him prior to and after our arrival. The place was clean and a lot bigger inside than we expected. The bike race was going on the same weekend we were there, which was pretty cool. Thank you very much, Travis! Bob and Linda Fletcher June 2, 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

The owner was easily reachable and accommodating. The house was a good size and very clean. It was a very comfortable stay including a great master bed. Good location to many activities in the area. We'd love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Travis Jones

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I am a fun adventure guy with many hobbies. I enjoy kayaking, nature photography and the outdoors. Commercial Helicopter and Airplane pilot. I am a local California Realtor in the Portola area. I practice the Golden Rule and believe in karma, what comes around goes around.

Why they chose this property

Tranquil and private, surrounded by the Plumas Forest, lakes, golf courses and away from the big city traffic.

What makes this property unique

This is a unique property, ideally located in the heart of old historic town of south Portola. The building has an eclectic historic railroad charm, complete with a dozen train paintings from our local artist Ken Roller.

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English, Spanish
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