The Annex is ideal for couples. Beautifully furnished, charming and spacious. Nestled on a knoll overlooking an acre of trees and wild flowers. In a quiet neighborhood of well cared custom homes, with wide streets that are great for walking.
The living room and fully equipped kitchen have new hardwood floors, a log burning fireplace, HDTV, blu-ray, dvd/cd player. A sliding glass door opens out to a redwood deck which is nestled under a huge 500 year old oak tree with a beautiful view of the Penn Gulch Valley. It is great for bird watching and enjoying your morning cup of coffee.
The tranquil bedroom is fully carpeted with a large closet and mirror, the separate bathroom has his/hers sinks with a tub/shower.
Home has new forced air heat and comfortable air conditioning. All furnishings are new. Fresh linens, quality dishes and cookware are provided. This home is the perfect gateway location to explore the Central Sierra Region, Wineries of the Gold Country and Art Galleries. Murphys is known as the “Queen of the Sierras”.
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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
About the area
Murphys
Located in Murphys, this apartment is in the city centre. Murphys Creek Theatre and Ironstone Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indian Rock Vineyards and Black Sheep Winery. Me-Wuk Cultural Center and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 28 min drive - 27.4 km
Black Oak Casino - 58 min drive - 50.2 km
Getting around
Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 167 min drive
Restaurants
The Watering Hole - 6 min drive
Ironstone Vineyards - 11 min drive
The Red Apple - 11 min drive
Murphys Historic Hotel - 4 min drive
Murphys PourHouse - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Romantic Get-A-Way close to nature. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Get-A-Way close to nature.?
As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Get-A-Way close to nature. on 21 Apr 2026 start from AU$168, 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 Romantic Get-A-Way close to nature.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Romantic Get-A-Way close to nature.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Romantic Get-A-Way close to nature.?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Romantic Get-A-Way close to nature. located?
Located in the heart of Murphys, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Indian Rock Vineyards and within 3 miles (5 km) of Black Sheep Winery and Milliaire Winery. Hatcher Winery and Murphys Community Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent location and easy to locate, I truly appreciate the opportunity to stay at your location. Thank you so very much.
Tanya P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patty W.
9 Jan 2018
We loved it!
The Annex was perfect for our little weekend getaway! Would definitely recommend this gem!
Patty W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Patty and Jeff,
It was our pleasure and we appreciate you choosing to stay at The Annex. Thank you once again for the introduction to Yankee Hill Winery and Cooking School, can’t wait to sign up.
You are welcome back anytime and we look forward to seeing you.
Beautiful and clean accommodations. Very private. We had such wonderful and peaceful stay. Couldn’t have been better. Thank you Nicki, for opening the “annex” to your to us. We hope to return!
Linda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Margaret K.
28 Oct 2015
Wonderful Place to stay!!
I went to Murphys for a wedding and need a place to stay. I saw the annex and decide to go with this place.I was so happy with the place! Nice and clean and the view from the deck was
awesome! Im going back for sure with my hubby.
Margaret K.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed yourself. Look forward to having you and your husband back to enjoy all that Calavaras County has to offer.
Best wishes,
Nicki & Larry
Very quiet and cozy home, well furnished and equipped for all your needs, little home is decorated beautifully and comfortably, great home away from home, away from the hustle of town but close enough to it!
Kristina P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Kristina and her husband are the perfect guests and I would definitely recommend them to other hosts.
If I could I would give them a 10 Star rating they are welcome back anytime!
Thank you Nikki and Larry for hosting us!
It was a perfect spot for us to come back to after our 2 day event.
Thank you for the wonderful experience. 🙂
Justine H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Angela A.
22 May 2014
What a charming retreat!
We had such a great weekend and relaxing getaway! Beautiful accommodations and well thought out right down to the fully stocked kitchen!
The privacy and serene atmosphere makes it feel like you are hours away from the Bay Area but it's a simple two hour drive.
Minutes away from great restaurants and wineries and did I mention shopping! Also beautiful hikes and day trips
Angela A.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, so glad you had such a great time. Please come back and see us soon!
Excellent unit that was located only 1 mile from historic old town in a quiet neighborhood. The unit was well equipped with high quality stuff.
DJ L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily K.
11 June 2018
Home away from home in the Gold Country
Thanks to Larry and Nikki for a fantastic stay in the Gold Country. We could not have asked for a better place to stay during our recent visit for a friend’s wedding reception in Murphys. The Annex provided us with an infinitely better option than staying at a hotel. The accommodations were of the highest standard. We were self-sufficient with our own kitchen and Larry and Nikki made us feel very much at home, even inviting us over to their place to watch the end of the Warriors game 4 in the NBA Finals.
Emily K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
........and they WON! Thank you Emily and Trevor for such a great review, so glad you enjoyed your weekend, it was our pleasure to have met you.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Leanne M.
11 Oct 2016
We LOVED this place!!!
What a wonderful surprise this little place was! Quiet, clean, tidy, comfortable, relaxing. Has a European feel. We would not hesitate to recommend this to other travelers and we actually already have to another couple we met at the Ironstone Winery car show. Enjoyed early morning coffee on the deck as we watched deer stroll the yard below. This is about 2 miles from the center of the town of Murphys. Hard to find lodging in the town of Murphys when they have events in going on. This was worth the 2 mile drive. We will most definitely return.
Leanne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hi Leanne,
So sorry we missed you and your Austin-Healey. I bet it was a show stopper! Thank you for such a great review and your recommendations, truly appreciate it.
Hopefully you'll be back next year for the show. Until then wishing you the very best.
Nicki
Archival
6/10 Okay
Susan H.
18 June 2016
Priced right
Pros:
Nice setting, quiet , clean
Pleasant owners who were easy to work with and respected your privacy
priced right
close to downtown Murphys by car
well appointed kitchen
Cons:
bed squeaked and you could feel other person shifting position-it is a queen ,would be nice if it was a king
no instructions for tv
living room rather dark
accommodations smelled of smoke ( from previous guest who smoked? or from fire in fire place?)
Susan H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Oh dear, I am so sorry you did not enjoy our place as much as others have.
You and I did have prior communication regarding my concerns that it was a queen size bed and possibly would be a little uncomfortable for you and your adult daughter. I have added a picture to our photo library of the living room with all the lights on at night, I apologize that there were so many switches.
Yes, I agree it may have smelt a tad smokey, the couple the weekend before had enjoyed a romantic weekend with a log fire (but rest assured it was definitely not cigarette smoke).
This property is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood on the west end of Murphys. We were in town for a wedding and pleased to find the Witches’ Walk festival was going on! The property was very clean and comfortable, with easy access and great household amenities. Directions for the stay and check out were understandable and easy to achieve. Great place! Thank you for sharing!
Had a great time in Murphys and surrounding area. Vacation rental was perfect, extremely clean, well stocked, and area was quiet. Would stay here again!
We had a wonderful stay at the Annex! It was very clean which I appreciated. It’s the perfect spot for a couple looking to getaway to a nice quiet place. It’s a very short drive to the downtown area and there’s a lovely winery at the end of the road. The hosts were awesome and made sure our stay was pleasant! The apartment is connected to their main house but that was not a problem for us, still lots of privacy!
We typically stay closer to downtown Murphy's but were unable to find anything during a concert weekend. We lucked out and found this gem. The accommodations are spacious and comfortable. The deck with all of the different birds and squirrels is lovely and the neighborhood is just a short drive from downtown - quiet and peaceful. The owners are very hospitable and responsive. Definitely recommend!
This is a one bedroom, 1 bathroom house with a kitchen and living room. The place was very clean and the bed was comfortable. My wife and I usually stay in downtown Murphys but I slacked on getting reservations and everything was booked. Thankfully so because we would not of found this peaceful gem. Will definitely stay here again.
Property was clean and comfortable. Well stocked with the things we needed in the kitchen. Back deck was perfect for morning coffee. Neighborhood was good for walking and we were able to walk to the close by winery which has a beautiful spot to sit by a pond and enjoy a glass of wine.
Property is about 5 minutes drive to downtown Murphy's which has a great downtown area to stroll through and check out shops or find new discoveries for food.
Nikki and Larry were gracious hosts and had inciteful recommendations for restaurants and things to do.
We had a great weekend.
Live in the Bay Area and have put our heart and soul into renovating the main house and the guest apartment. We are currently working on our garden so that in the future we can offer a variety of home grown fruit and vegetables.
Why they chose this property
Needed a place to call our own and a restful place to retire. Added bonus of family across the street and wonderful neighbours.
What makes this property unique
Tucked away on a country road, a short walk to Indian Rock Winery and a quick drive to downtown Murphys and many other tasting rooms, shops and restaurants.