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12 Mi to Apple Hill: Family-Friendly Cabin Retreat

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Pollock Pines Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | Stairs Required | 1,534 Sq Ft
Veranda | Outdoor Dining Area | Outdoor Fireplace (Decorative Only)
Living Room | Main Level | Smart TV | Gas Fireplace | Free WiFi | Central A/C
A cozy living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a television.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free internet

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

12 Mi to Apple Hill: Family-Friendly Cabin Retreat

An idyllic escape awaits at 'Garnet Getaway'! With proximity to outdoor destinations and local attractions, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental cabin makes a great launching pad for all your Pollock Pines adventures. Enjoy fun-filled days as you dine al fresco and play foosball with your group in the living room. Venture out, and you can sample local wine and cider, shred the slopes at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, or take a trip to see Tahoe's stunning Emerald Bay.

-- THE PROPERTY --

El Dorado County Vacation Home Rental Permit 072515 | Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate 074103 | Remote-Work Friendly

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play (available by request only)

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Tennis & basketball courts, shuffleboard, playground
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 covered decks, spacious veranda w/ outdoor dining area, outdoor fireplace (decorative only), gas grill (seasonal, not available in winter)
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs (in living room & each bedroom), 2 laptop-friendly workspaces, gas fireplace, bar area, dining table, open floor plan, luggage racks, baby gate (available upon request)
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, toaster oven, Crockpot, blender
GENERAL: Free WiFi (1 Gbps), central A/C & heating, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, washer & dryer, hair dryer, iron/ironing board
FAQ: Stairs required for access, 4WD/AWD highly recommended in winter (steep driveway), 5 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM), Minut noise sensor
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Sly Park Recreation Area (2.0 miles), Jenkinson Lake (3.3 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (7.9 miles), Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (36.6 miles), Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort (36.8 miles), Kirkwood Mountain Resort (40.2 miles)
LOCAL LIBATIONS: Jack Russell Farm Brewery (10.1 miles), Via Romano Vineyards (10.2 miles), Lewis Grace Winery & Tasting Room (12.1 miles), Lava Cap Winery (13.2 miles), Fenton Herriott Vineyards (14.7 miles), Boeger Winery (15.4 miles)
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Apple Hill (12.0 miles), Downtown Placerville (16.3 miles), Gold Bug Park & Mine (17.0 miles), Red Hawk Casino (23.1 miles)
DAY TRIPS: South Lake Tahoe (48.7 miles), Heavenly Mountain Resort (49.8 miles), Emerald Bay State Park (54.5 miles), Eagle Falls (54.7 miles), Sacramento (59.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Sacramento International Airport (69.7 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking or vaping inside or outside (high fire risk area)
- No pets allowed due to owner allergies
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- The maximum occupancy of 6 guests is strictly enforced per county regulations
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The max occupancy is strictly enforced during quiet hours per county regulations
- NOTE: The gas grill is available seasonally. It is not available in winter
- NOTE: The outdoor fireplace is decorative only and is strictly off-limits to guests, per county fire restrictions
- NOTE: The property has a steep driveway; 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended in the winter months to access the property
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front doorbell facing the front outdoor entry, 1 camera is located on the top deck facing the yard, 1 camera is located on the rear sliding door facing the rear outdoor entry, 1 camera is located on the side of the home facing the generator and the veranda outdoor fireplace, and 1 camera is located on the front of the home facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion
- NOTE: This property features a Minut noise sensor inside the home. This device does not record sound (or video); it only measures noise levels

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9747057
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 security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Pollock Pines

Pollock Pines is home to this cabin. Time Out Spa and Crystal Basin Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sly Park Campground and Pollock Pines Recreation Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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What's nearby

  • Sly Park Campground - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bullion Bend Historic Marker - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Pollock Pines Branch El Dorado County Library - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Pollock Pines Recreation Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sportsman's Hall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Southfork 1848 Eatery and Bakeshop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪50 Grand Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 12 Mi to Apple Hill: Family-Friendly Cabin Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 12 Mi to Apple Hill: Family-Friendly Cabin Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 12 Mi to Apple Hill: Family-Friendly Cabin Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 12 Mi to Apple Hill: Family-Friendly Cabin Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 12 Mi to Apple Hill: Family-Friendly Cabin Retreat located?

Situated in Pollock Pines, this cabin is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sly Park Campground and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Station Plaza. Pollock Pines Recreation Park and Pollock Pines Branch El Dorado County Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything listed above excellent day the hose was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

A beautiful stay

Very beautiful home had an amazing time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

muema k.

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

Serenity

The cabin was as advertised and the location was very peaceful and beautiful and was only about 3 miles from a beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

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

Garnet Getaway

Throughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Family Trip

Came to the area to stay and work on our own cabin in the area. The accommodations were amazing and the host was so nice and thoughtful. Very clean, comfortable and beautiful setting. Will definitely stay here again when we come to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Peaceful retreat

Lovely home in a great location. Perfect distance to freeway and a grocery store close. Great amenities with the community pool and park. We enjoyed the outdoor space with a deck and bbq.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

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

Lovely stay with family

Took my kid and wife here to get out of the city and enjoyed the lovely house and the woods atmosphere where this place is at. Kid love going out on the deck even when it was cold. Look forward to coming back
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Gateway

We had a great time during our stay. Great amenities. There was a lot of added items that we did not have at other places we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Perfection

Great cabin with amenities and the perfect floor plan for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ezekeal D.

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

Ski trip

The house is nicely layed out for a large family or in our case two couples with kids. Tripple bed in kids room with space to play was great. Took a min to figure out the heating system and gas fireplace but was warm and cozy. It is 50 min depending on trafic to the ski hill and worked great for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Family

This was a fabulously set up vacation home, everything was so accessible from the kitchen to the rooms and bathrooms. Everything was so clean and in order but was so well set up that it felt like home. Beautiful views with great access to other destinations in the area. Definitely will be coming again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Evelynn

Family Fun

One of the best times I’ve had in a long time. It’s truly home away from home. My family and I had such a great time. The home is beautiful, clean, spacious and most importantly kid friendly! We will definitely be staying again! Thanks for having us!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for choosing our place for your stay! We are so happy to hear you were able to enjoy some downtime and that the family was able to just relax during your stay. We are grateful for the opportunity to be your host and look forward to having you back to enjoy the beautiful Spring or Summer seasons soon."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

Lovely place for our family

We enjoyed our stay immensely. Multigenerational family group had plenty of room for grandma, daughter and husband and grandkids to have separate bedrooms. Open floor plan upstairs was perfect for family time. Games and toys were an added bonus. Kitchen had everything we needed to feel right at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will book again when we visit relatives nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Family Getaway

There could not have been a more wonderful week in the woods. This well-laid-out house is perfect for multigenerational relaxing, with a beautiful deck in treetops ideal for watching stars or sunrise. Impeccably clean, creatively furnished with board games, deer visiting…perfect hostess. So manyfun local activities. Rave review here.…
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Thanksgiving

Nice, responsive manager
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

A Treasure

What a delightful place! Everything updated, fresh & clean. They thought of everything you could need! The beds are very cozy & the rooms are well insulated. Sophia was very responsive to any questions I had. We would highly recommend this lovely cabin & even talked about making it an annual trip!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabrina S.

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

Almost perfect

When I tell you that this location checked almost all the boxes;I cannot stress enough how surprised I was. It was stocked, clean, cozy, and was an amazing location. HOWEVER, I have never felt a more firm mattress in my life. I actually never knew you could purchase a mattress as hard as the ones in every bed of the house. It’s quite a shame because we would book this place once or twice a year otherwise. I’d suggest strongly that they all are replaced or add mattress padding considering that the point of renting is to stay overnight. Thankfully there was a pullout mattress we moved to. We might have had to leave early. Otherwise, this location is a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Home away from home

The kids made them selves at home and so did we! It was very clean, white towels, white sheets, and well stocked with all the essentials to cook and entertain. The views of the property were beautiful woods. Although we were in the middle of a winter storm, we stayed warm. There are so many different activities from hiking to fishing to snow play. It’s a great option year round so we definitely want to return. We love that we were still in a community but it was so quiet and peaceful you wouldn’t know, plus we like the shopping center that was about 2 miles away. Down falls were the very steep curved driveway, and ceiling look to have previous water damage but no water was leaking during the storm and there is no mold, so all was good. In all everything is recently updated with quality products. We highly recommend for a family trip!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for choosing our Garnet Getaway for your stay! It makes us smile to hear about the experience of your little ones and the joy you all experienced during your stay! We are grateful for the opportunity to be your host and look forward to having you back to enjoy the beautiful Spring or Summer seasons soon!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Great house!

My husband and I recently stayed at this beautiful home for 4 nights. We love the area, and visiting local Wineries that we are Members of. This home really suited our needs as a home base for trips to the Wineries, and a very cozy place to come home to after a day out . It was only the two of us, so we primarily used the upstairs portion of the home where the living room, kitchen, master bedroom and bath are located. The sectional sofa in the living room is very spacious and comfortable, and the television is one of the largest we have ever had in a rental. We love watching movies in the late afternoon after a day out, so that was a plus. The kitchen had everything we needed, so we were able to prepare our own meals. The décor of the home is very tasteful, and everything was super clean. The view of all of the pine trees from the living room/kitchen area and the deck is gorgeous! Almost like you're in a tree house. The house itself is very private with neighbors a good distance away. A Safeway market just minutes from the house, so that was very convenient. The Management for this home is top notch. They were very friendly and very quick to respond to a few questions we had once we arrived at the home. Also, they were very accommodating to give us an early check-in since no one had been occupying the home prior to our check-in date. This a a great house! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

A Tranquil Oasis in the Wilderness

An escape from the hustle and bustle of the San Diego city life. Garnet Getaway was just what I needed to recharge and more. From the curvy drive way leading up. To the warm and peaceful ambiance I felt like this was my home. The cabin is fully equipped with all you need to enjoy, relax and make some memories. Just bring your favorite PJs, and your favorite book. If you’re hungry and don’t like cooking like myself you are minutes away from some local eateries, and delicious cider, oh let’s not forget dessert spots. If not like me you can always stop by the local grocery store on your way up. I loved how each room is themed from the Bear master bedroom upstairs that has a private sliding door to the wildness full of trees to the room I stayed in which what I named the Wolf den overlooking the front and side of home I was able to see the beautiful sunrise and rest in a extremely comfortable bed. The third bedroom was fun and playful feel with deer decor. I appreciate the details in making our experience memorable. My favorite is the fireplace which kept us all warm during the rain and snow. We saw some beautiful birds and squirrels while enjoying a cup of joe on the top deck. Coffee and Tea selection was great touch and a huge plus for us coffee and tea drinkers. Another win was the cabin close to a beautiful lake and if your up for winter activities you’ve found yourself the perfect getaway cabin. Thank you to the hosts for being responsive and making this Cabin feel like home. Can’t wait to come back and make more memories.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for choosing our Garnet Getaway for your stay! We appreciate the kind words about our property and the amazing area we stumbled upon for our family to enjoy as well! We are grateful for the opportunity to be your host and look forward to having you back to enjoy the beautiful Spring or Summer seasons soon."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Beautiful, clean home in the woods!

Everything about this trip was easy, convenient and fun! The home was very clean, stocked with everything we could need and the check in/out process was a breeze. The owners were super communicative, helpful and made everything very clear. Will absolutely stay here again if I have the chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for choosing our Garnet Getaway for your stay! We are always happy to be of service during your stay and appreciate the kind words of affirmation of our efforts. We are grateful for the opportunity to be your host and look forward to having you back to enjoy the beautiful Spring or Summer seasons soon!"
Verified

8/10 Good

Celina M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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