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Whitewater Boaters' Delight...Studio very near the South Fork American River.
Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 55.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, South Fork of the American River
- Place, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
- Place, Red Hawk Casino
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Studio
2 Single Beds
Studio - back
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Whitewater Boaters' Delight...Studio very near the South Fork American River.
This second-floor studio is a perfect getaway for visiting boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. If you are lucky you can grab a kayak shuttle with our commercial river trips (not guaranteed), or if you’re interested in a rafting trip, we can arrange your adventure. Mountain and road bikers, runners, and hikers will be thrilled with what our area has to offer! The studio has a full-size fridge and stove/oven, a comfortable queen bed with a brand-new mattress, a day bed with a second twin pull-out, a couch, a dining table for four, and a beautiful view from the balcony porch with a perfect place to enjoy sunrise or sunset with a cup of coffee or a cocktail. Access to the river through a nearby campground (day use fees charged) is a five minute walk away.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Placerville
Located in Placerville, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and Coloma Schoolhouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Auburn State Recreation Area and Henningsen Lotus Park. River Runners and Wakamatsu Farm are also worth visiting.
Lotus, CA
What's nearby
- South Fork of the American River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Henningsen Lotus Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Historic Main Street Placerville - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
- Red Hawk Casino - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Red Rooster Burgers & Brew - 15 min drive
- Hooverville Orchards - 17 min drive
- Coloma Club - 6 min drive
- Troublemakers Beer Garden - 6 min drive
- Gorilla Rock Tacos - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Tom & Heather Freer

We are a family of five with a love for whitewater, outdoor adventure, and travel. We operate ARTA River Trips’ operation on the South Fork of the American River in the summer months, and teach (middle and high school) the rest of the year.
Why they chose this property
Living in such a wonderful vacation spot, visits from friends and family abound. 4th graders across CA visit the Coloma/Lotus area to see where gold was discovered and learn the history of the area at the Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. Whitewater enthusiasts from beginners to advanced descend on Lotus year-round for private kayaking and rafting adventures, and from April-October to raft with commercial outfitters. The American River Conservancy’s dedicated efforts are evident in the miles of outstanding mountain biking, hiking, running and horse riding trails and the Wakamatsu Ranch - the historic site of the oldest Japanese-American settlement in California. Our studio is a few hundred yards from beautiful Camp Lotus on the shore of the South Fork of the American River, where we launch our rafting trips, and which provides quick access to the world-famous Barking Dog Rapid - a favorite standing-wave hangout for kayakers, surfers, river-boarders and body-surfers year-round. Multiple trail adventures are within a ten-minute drive, and the area is a popular destination for avid, hill-loving road bikers. Coloma/Lotus offers multiple dining experiences and live entertainment most nights of the summer. Henningsen Lotus Park is 1.3 miles away and offers a huge grassy field home to official and unofficial soccer, ultimate, and volleyball games and provides extensive river access, baseball fields, and a play structure for children. Wine taste at world-class wineries. Multiple grocery stores, a movie theatre, and myriad shopping and dining areas are 20 -30 minutes away - close enough for convenience and far enough that solitude and quiet are not at risk. Apple Hill is 25 min away. In the winter, Sierra at Tahoe ski area is a 75 minute drive, and South Lake Tahoe is 90 minutes away. Guests from abroad have stayed in our studio and accessed Yosemite (3 hours), San Francisco (2.5 hrs), Sacramento (55 min), and many other central and northern CA attractions.
What makes this property unique
Our studio in the heart of Lotus offers quick river and trail access, as well as the option of relaxation and solitude without having to leave creature comforts far behind. Adventure awaits just outside, but inside is a calm, comfortable oasis. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, we are surrounded by history, a wilderness paradise, and astounding beauty.
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