Sierra Estate Retreat Mansion near Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Better than Tahoe

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Sonora, CA

Twain Harte Miniature Golf11 min drive
Black Oak Casino19 min drive
Columbia State Historic Park23 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

2 King Beds

Upstairs 2

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bedroom 2

Shower only

By the laundry

Toilet

Garage

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

6500 sq feet Sierra top mansion on top of the mountain with Million Dollar 180 degree spectacular panoramic sight of sierras. Mesmerizing views from 2500 sq feet deck is one of the best you can have in Mountain range. It is like having a whole resort to yourself. Come experience this amazing home to pamper yourself. The gated home on 7 acres, a unique property is now available for you enjoy. Welcome to the "Sierra Mountain Retreat". Visit our website at www.thesierraestate.com for more pictures

Property manager

Kanwar Gulati

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

We can accept 1 Dog with $375 carpet shampoo fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If the total guests exceed 16, guests to pay $50 per person per night. $500 pet fee if a pet is brought with the guests to cover the deep cleaning

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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

Sonora

Located in Sonora, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Phoenix Lake Golf Course and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanislaus National Forest and Brentwood Lake. Mother Lode Fairgrounds and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park are also worth visiting.

Sonora, CA

What's nearby

Twain Harte Miniature Golf - 11 min drive
Twain Harte Lake - 12 min drive
Adventist Health Sonora - 19 min drive
Black Oak Casino - 19 min drive
Columbia State Historic Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

Black Oak Casino Resort - 20 min drive
Starbucks - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Cover's Apple Ranch - 18 min drive
Kingpins - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Estate Retreat Mansion near Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Better than Tahoe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Sierra Estate Retreat Mansion near Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Better than Tahoe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sierra Estate Retreat Mansion near Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Better than Tahoe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sierra Estate Retreat Mansion near Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Better than Tahoe located?

Located in the heart of Sonora, this ski holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Stanislaus National Forest and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Brentwood Lake. Phoenix Lake Golf Course and Twain Harte Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gabe R.

9 Jan 2024

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

Great trip

Beautiful home. Great scenery. Great support from the owner. The location can be a bit of a challenge when there's a lot of snow and ice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

14 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Stay!

Had close friends up and wanted to treat them like Royalty. This worked! Clean. Lavish, Amazingly Beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

20 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is simply amazing property. The best so far we ever rented! The host is very prompt, caring and friendly. This huge mansion is well maintained and has lot of amenities. We spent 3 nights without going out anywhere. Simply enjoyed the view and the property. It gave royal feeling to all of us and kids too had a great time!

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo F.

3 Jan 2023

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

WORSE STAY EVER !

This was by far the worse 3 days we spent ever at any rental property. First off the Entire house had a bad smell. I had to run to Walmart and buy 10 scented candles to musk the smell. All the beds where completely filthy and smelled like heavy musk. All the furniture had crumbs, debris from other people stays and all sorts of dirt. The kitchen was aweful. Dirty pots and pans, stove top that doesn’t work properly only has high settings so the food burns. Ovens that do not even turn on. A dishwasher that leaks soap all over the place. A bbq grill that catches fire due to all the gunk and grim built up from prior users. After jumping into our beds only to realize they had never been cleaned then trying to wash them in a washing machine full of mold and mildew was horrible for my guest of 25 people. We had to drive to Walmart in the pouring rain to purchase new linens. The owner acknowledged and offered to pay for them which is beyond me. The landlord totally disregards our complaints and offers to send cleaning people in the middle of the night which is ubsurd. You can’t clean this place in a few hours ! More like a few days. 6 of my guest are reporting bed bug bites and 5 got covid during the stay due to insufficient sanitizing. The worse stay ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lajja s.

1 Dec 2020

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

Unbelievable views in an amazing home

We stayed at this place over Thanksgiving with a large group which included children. It is undoubtedly one of the nicest properties we have stayed at. It was clean, has the best views and a ton of room for a big group. Kids didn't know which section of the home to run around since there is so much space. It's definitely an estate with its own private entrance up the hill. Just the front space of the home is amazing - our kids rode bikes up and down all day long. The master bedroom is immense and has a lovely bathroom. There is a special game room with board games, a table tennis table, a poker table etc. We didn't feel the need to step out at all since the deck area is so nice and large with enough seating space. Watching the sunset is a dream from the deck. The best of the home is the owner. He was excellent with his communication, ensured to answer every call and text of mine even leading up the stay. There was a small issue with the gate and he called help right away for us. He acknowledged some of the things that weren't working and ensured to call the plumber once we left. You can tell that Kunwar is proud of his home and spends time and money on the upkeep. Yes the wifi is not the best but I believe it's due to the location being a little remote. Overall we couldn't have asked for more and our friends has the best time ever. I would highly highly suggest this home especially with friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kanwar Gulati

We are San Francisco bay area resident who loves to travel and always wanted to have a cabin in the Sierra mountains. We were blessed this year with this unique mansion to enjoy with our friends and family. We decided to share with others as well so added it VRBO. Cheers.

Why they chose this property

We bought is gorgeous castle this year but we cannot live there so we visit as often as we can. We would love to share this extraordinary experience with others for a nominal cost to cover the expense to maintain this huge property. Please join us and enjoy some time in the Sierras.

What makes this property unique

It is a Victorian Style property with modern facilities located just 2.5 hours away from San Francisco bay area but you can still enjoy the snow as it is nestled in Sierra mountains. The drive to this home is very scenic. One can enjoy the rolling hills without feeling that one drove more than 2 hours.

The custom estate was built only few years ago with all the fine details. This luxurious home has 5 bedrooms and 4 other rooms to have enough space for everyone. It can easily accommodate 30+ guests but we have restricted to 16 people max to maintain the ambiance and charm of this home and due to these unprecedented times.

The Kitchen is equipped with the Antique style appliance imported from Britain. Every part of the home has a character. The 2500 sq feet deck has 180 degree view of the mountain range. Most of the home has a direct access to this deck. The pictures do not do the justice so please visit to see for yourself.

It is located just few minutes from the beautiful downtown of Sonora on one side and Twain Harte downtown on the other. There is lot to do nearby including Dodge Ridge Ski to Lakes like New Melones and Phoenix Reservoir. There are more than 300 campsites, Hiking, biking and equestrian trails and abundant water-based recreation. Over 600,000 visitor enjoy the nearby Lake New Melones recreational opportunities every year.

Go ahead and pamper yourself to this amazing county and stay at the most luxurious estate . Cheers