Shady Knoll Ranch

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· Colfax, Nevada, California · 17 acres

Hosted by Michael D.

Vacation rental

· 8 guests max

Shady Knoll is a working ranch. We have chickens, horses, pigs and lots of wildlife on the property. Full disclosure, we do have roosters. We are 5 min to Rollins lake, 45 min. to an hour from Tahoe ski resorts and 20 min. to charming Grass Valley and Nevada city. The area offers endless opportunities to explore historic gold mining towns, rivers, lakes and streams. We are about 50 minutes to Downieville with its awesome mountain biking.Come and enjoy the beautiful fall weather here in the Sierras and stop by our local pumpkin patch! Bring the kids and stop by Rollins lake or go to many of the hiking trails or rivers that our area has to offer. Or just come and relax and watch some football. After you get your play in the sun take a tour of our farm where you will get up close and personal with our animals. You will meet dusty our horse as well as Gary, sunrise and curly our pigs. We also have chickens and two friendly dogs named Snoopy and Leo. Petunia our potbelly pig will come by and say hi in the morning too. You’ll likely be greeted by our friendly lamb Prince Woolium. We provide snacks to feed the animals and most of them love to be pet. Under the Oaks is a guest house that is fully equipped for a relaxing stay on our farm. The house features a walk in shower, laundry, kitchen, full size refrigerator/freezer and plenty of seating areas to relax and recharge all under the shade of old growth oak trees. Downstairs sleeping accommodations are a queen size Murphy bed and a couch that can be configured to be a king size bed. Upstairs features a fold out couch and a queen size air mattress if needed. Under the Oaks is 10 min from Colfax, 50 min to Boreal and 20 min from Grassvalley and Nevada city. Bring your mountain bike to enjoy world class trails in Downieville which is appx 45-50 min away. Rollins lake is less than 5 min away. Explore the endless lakes, rivers and streams in the area and come home to a relaxing bon fire at the end of your day.

What to expect

Vacation rental

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

No pets

Potable water available

Showers available

Hot water . Large walk in shower.

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, oven, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Laundry present

Washer/dryer, laundry soap provided.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Outside movie experience experience

$50.00

Enjoy a night at the movies under the oaks and stars with our projector, just like the drive in movies, Popcorn included! Contact us to discuss movie options. Weather permitting.

Red Egg meat Smokergood

$20.00

Use of a large ceramic smoker. Charcoal and wood will be provided.

Weber BBQgood

$10.00

Use of a Weber BBQ. Charcoal and lighter fluid are included.

Outdoor griddle good

$10.00

Use our 48” propane griddle to cook up some delicious breakfast or your favorite burgers! Propane is included.

Folding chair rentalrental

$5.00

Take 1 of our folding chairs with you for the day wherever your adventures may take you.

Tack up your horse experience

$10.00

Work with Kelly as you learn how to tack your horse before and after your ride. This will include up close and personal time with our horse Dusty. Kelly will cover the type of tack used, how to prepare the horse, what to look for on your horse prior to riding and how to care for your horse after the ride is over.

Horse back riding experience

$50.00

Enjoy a guided horseback riding session on Dusty our gentle quarter horse. You will be accompanied by Kelly, a real life exotic animal trainer! Price is per hour of riding. We can set up details after you check in.

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire. We will provide enough wood to keep the fire pit going all night. Get those s’mores ready!

Farmer for a dayexperience

$10.00

See what it’s like to work a farm, for a day. Join Kelly or Mike as we care for our livestock during our daily routine. Kids will enjoy learning how to feed, care for, assess and interact with all our farm animals. This includes up close petting and bonding. This experience will last approximately 1 hour.

Reviews

100% Recommend1 ratings · 1 review

Sheng Hao W.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Fantastic little get away!

With kids

Our family's stay at Shady Knoll ranch was fantastic. Kelly and Megan were wonderful hosts, making us feel at home and even treating us with homemade lemonade. The kids loved feeding the pigs, but the real star was Leo the dog - he was so great with our toddlers that we're now considering adopting a dog ourselves! We didn't notice any noise from roosters during our stay. The ranch's location is perfect for exploring the area, and our trip to Donner Lake was the most chilling break from the summer heat. It is a unique and memorable experience for families looking for a taste of ranch life.

Location

Colfax, Nevada, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking