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Halcyon House, make memories here! Welcome to your foothills wine country home.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Food and drink
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Amador City, CA
  • Sutter Creek Wine Tasting
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sutter Creek Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jackson Rancheria Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Halcyon House, make memories here! Welcome to your foothills wine country home.


Spacious Victorian style cottage, designed for relaxation, NOT for work crews, we’re sorry. Sweet front porch and large rear patio for outdoor living. Private, quiet location, yet steps away from dining, shopping and wine tasting in historic Amador City. Over 40 wineries are a short drive away.

Halcyon House has been a five star vacation rental since 2016, and have a loyal group of repeat guests. Join us and see why!

The house features a main floor master with king bed and full bath. Second floor includes one king bedroom and one queen, with second bath. Both upstairs bedrooms have dormers with day beds, perfect for kiddos or a reading nook. Kitchen is fully furnished with plates, glasses, flatware, pots and pans, small appliances and coffee, tea, creamer and sweetener.

Charming front porch is one spot for outdoor relaxation. Large private back patio offers lounge area, dining table and grill. Propane tank and grill cleaner are included. Please let me know if you run out of either.

We look forward to your visit, cheers!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from John's Gallery. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from John's Gallery and 10 minutes on foot from Amador Whitney Museum
Halcyon House, make memories here! Welcome to your foothills wine country home. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Marilee Alessandra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,110 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Check with me for wedding events

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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Halcyon House, make memories here! Welcome to your foothills wine country home. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet and charming
This is a beautiful house and property. The kitchen is appointed with everything you might possibly need. The beds are very comfortable and cozy. The house is sparkling clean and decorated well. We loved everything about it and would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie K., San Clemente, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
The house is perfect! Nice amenities, comfy beds, and super clean. The host was friendly, and communicative with everything. Hope we get to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend in Amador County
We stayed at Halcyon House in Amador City. The house was very comfortable for 3 couples. Everything in the house is updated and tasteful. It has a nice outdoor area but was too chilly for us to be outside. It's a very short walk to downtown. Marilee is the most responsive host I've ever worked with on a vacation rental. I hope to return to this house again - it's a special find.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amador wine tasting
Property was very nice and had everything we needed for relaxing and cooking during our stay. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Many small added touches that made the stay as easy as being at home. Sorry the weather didn’t allow us to use the beautiful patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A 10 Star find!
This is wine country at its best. This home is not only very clean, it is classy and comfortable in every detail. We went to celebrate an anniversary and Marilee added some thoughtful, delightful extras to make our stay special. She was extremely helpful when we (uneducated in new technology) asked for some direction in using the thermostat. This place was the top of the line. We recommend it 100% and hope we can stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true gem in the Gold Country
This was our second stay at the Halcyon House and when our stay is complete, we always feel a little sad. Both the property and host Marilee are warm and welcoming, and Halcyon feels like home. It is beautiful inside and out and has a well equipped kitchen. The location is quiet and a stones throw to downtown Amador City and a short drive to Sutter Creek and the wine region of Shenandoah Valley. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bad travel-Good Wedding
Cute house, had everything we needed. The host was very helpful. It was a bit cold for people that live in Arizona as the heater only went to 72, however the furniture was cozy as they had throws that came in handy. Marilee thank you for your help!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Beautiful home, place and area. The host was excellent and everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
It was perfect for the six of us. Kitchen had everything we needed. Clean. Comfortable. Spacious. Close to everywhere we needed to go. Loved sitting on the back patio area. The deer in the morning was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend at Halcyon House
We loved the house. Very clean and everything worked. The photos do not do it justice. We would stay there again. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful!
Great stay right in heart of wine country! Everything needed was at the house!! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
I was so happy when I walked in the door - clean, charming, spacious, comfortable, and a very well equipped kitchen! Had a lovely week with my kids where we were able to spend quality time together and also all have our own space. Highly recommend and I will book this place again next time I visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and cute house!
Marilee was super accommodating and easy to communicate with! Highly recommend if you’re going to be in wine tasting area. The house is very clean, well equipped and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than we could have ever imagined!
Having never been in the area before, we were thrilled by the location for one - one block walk to great food and cocktails at the Imperial, local brewery, quaint city. Everything we were here to do was a short drive. And once back at Halcyon House, it offered every amenity we needed - great attention to detail, very welcoming setting, indoor and outdoor areas that are comfortable and relaxing. I speak for all 6 of us when I say this is a wonderful gem, a home away-from-home, with a host who is friendly and responsive (not that we needed anything!) We highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., The Sea Ranch, California

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best-- hosts have thought of everything!
We've lived in the Bay Area and North Bay for 40 years and this was the first time visiting this area. Amazing! No surprise that this property gets such high ratings-- it is well-deserved: It's plush, comfortable, spacious, thoughtfully appointed and well stocked. Loved the huge, inviting back patio-- shaded, comfy padded chairs, beautiful trees and flowers. Kitchen was a joy to cook in. We knew we were staying during days that the town was closed but it didn't matter-- had long morning hikes and an easy 10- minute drive to numerous wineries for tasting and lunch, and loved returning to the home to relax and cook dinner. We're already looking forward to next year's return! Many thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for a group. The house has everything we needed to have a fun and delightful time for our gals group. All very well thought out and well appointed. It was beautiful inside and out. Would definitely return when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amador City Treasure!
Just returned from two nights at this lovely property! There were six of us friends on a wine tasting adventure! This home was by far the best VRBO I've had the experience of using! It was private and in a charming setting. The host was diligent in replying to my inquiries! It was clean, the kitchen was well stocked with everything we could have needed, plenty of bath towels, etc! I would recommend this to anyone who would be going to this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Retreat
This was the perfect place for our family to stay! My sister just got married at Hotel Sutter but because my family is a larger than average we opted to get our own place instead of staying at the hotel. This house was PERFECTION! It is so clean and comfortable plus it has everything you could possibly need! I’m a self professed linen snob, the sheets and towels are lovely here, they even provide good toilet paper! The kitchen has all the utensils, appliances, dishes and serving ware you could possibly need. I really appreciated the great extras, I brought a steamer but there was already one there with the iron. My kids who had to share rooms appreciated how there was some privacy between the beds. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the setup and decorating of this home. My 9 year old LOVED the backyard play space, it was a wonderful way for her to decompress after all the formal events of the weekend. The location of the house is quiet, safe and secure. The hosts were easy to contact and there is also a local property manager if there is an immediate need. If our family ever has a need to travel to the area again we will be staying here. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, clean and very comfortable.
We enjoyed another wonderful stay in Marilee’s very welcoming, super clean and comfortable house in Amador City. We will be back! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well Done
Perfect place for 6 women to enjoy. House is clean, darling and is set-up with everything one would need. We loved sitting out in the back patio watching deer walk past. The town is a very short walk and fun to explore. We are already planning our next girl's trip. Owner was very responsive. 5 star place for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
The house is lovely and wonderful for two couples traveling together because there is great privacy for each couple. Thehouse has everything you need and a lovely outdoor area for grilling or enjoying morning breakfast! Marilee is a great hostess and is a great communicator! It is a great location to visit local wineries, especially on the weekends. A lot of things are closed during the early week, but we loved the house and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in Every Way
We booked the Halcyon House to attend an event and celebrate a birthday. This house was just perfect. The backyard was so peaceful and welcoming. The walk into town was easy and there was a very fun event called Dancing in the Streets. We were having so much fun we didn't want to go to our event. Thank you Marilee for sharing your home with us and an extra big thank you for the "Happy Birthday" sign to welcome us. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra c., Alameda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip
We were in town for a wedding and rented this house for the weekend. Top notch rating is well deserved and we would love to return just for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
Five lifelong friends stayed here for our annual "girls trip." We've been doing this since 1997. Fabulous house - welcoming and comfortable with all the amenities you could possibly need. Marilee and Chris were wonderful! Stayed in many places in CA, Oregon and Washington and this was definitely one of the best! Hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023