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Applemont • Apple Hill Family Getaway, Fall Vibes

House in Pollock Pines, CA

10 guests·5 bedrooms·4 bathrooms
4.6 · 62 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 21% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Dive into a 60-foot pool and spa under towering pines.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Game room with pool and ping pong keeps everyone entertained.

Property details

Bring the whole crew to this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath mansion on nearly 6 private acres in the Sierra foothills. Swim in the 60-foot pool, soak in the built-in spa, or challenge everyone at pool and ping pong in the game room. Inside: 5,300+ sqft of custom finishes — marble kitchen with Sub Zero fridge and double ovens, wood-burning fireplace, Smart TVs, and 5 ensuite bedrooms. 10 minutes to Apple Hill wineries, 45 minutes to South Lake Tahoe. Three-car garage + driveway. Sleeps 10. This is a true single-story mansion — no stairs to navigate. Over 5,300 sqft spread across 5 ensuite bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms on a 5.85-acre lot surrounded by tall pines. The kitchen is built for group cooking: marble countertops, a massive island with wine fridge, Sub Zero refrigerator, double ovens, coffee bar, and every appliance you'd need (blender, rice cooker, kettle, toaster). There's a formal dining area plus island seating. The living area features a wood-burning fireplace and Smart TVs. The owner's suite has an oversized bathroom with double sinks, bidet, and a huge walk-in closet. The game room has a pool table and ping pong table — great for rainy days or late nights. Outside is where this place really shines: a 60-foot pool, built-in Spa, covered patio, gas grill, hammock, and acres of fenced yard under the pines. Full access to the entire property — all 5 bedrooms, kitchen, game room, pool, spa, yard, and three-car garage. Keyless entry so you can arrive on your own schedule. We're available 24/7 via the app and monitor messages around the clock. For emergencies, we can be reached by phone. We also have a local team of specialists on standby for any issues that come up during your stay. Jenkins Lake is just 1.6 miles away, offering fishing, kayaking, picnic areas, and scenic walking trails. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or enjoy some outdoor activities, Jenkins Lake is a perfect nearby retreat. Famous Apple Hill, Apple Hill Golf Course is approximately 2.8 miles or 18 minutes away, visit over a dozen wineries within a 20-minute drive. A car is essential. Sacramento is about 1 hour west via US-50. South Lake Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe are roughly 45 minutes east. Apple Hill wineries are 10 miles away, and Placerville's downtown shops and restaurants are about 15 minutes. Important — Winter Access: This property has a long driveway that can be difficult to navigate when it snows. A four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle is strongly recommended November through March. We have a snow removal company that services the driveway, but 4WD/AWD may still be necessary depending on conditions. El Dorado County Vacation Home Rental Permit No. 075634. Transient Occupancy Tax Cert. 076624 We charge a one-time pet fee of $100 per pet. During winter and severe weather conditions, particularly when it is snowing, a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is strongly recommended. The pool and spa are not heated. Parties/Noise: In order to respect the neighbors and our quiet neighborhood, we do not allow parties in the house. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. No pool or spa use between 10:00 pm & 8:00 am. Number of Guests: Maximum 10, including visitors who don't stay the night, unless discussed with us. Please book with your full guest count. This is to prevent parties. During winter and severe weather conditions, particularly when it is snowing, a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is strongly recommended. Check-Out: Check-out is before 11:00 am. Late checkout isn't available; if you need more time, message us before your checkout day. Before leaving, please put used dishes in the sink, gather used towels, sort trash and recycling into the indoor bins, turn off lights and the AC/heat, and lock up. Restrooms: Please do not flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet. Smoking: Our house is a non-smoking home. No smoking or vaping of cigarettes or weed inside the house. Candles: We do not allow candles in the home, this is a fire hazard. Damage: We understand that accidents happen. We ask that you please let us know when something is broken so that we can replace or repair it. There is a stain remover under the sink in the kitchen for the carpet and bedding. Pets: Up to 2 pets are allowed; please include them in your booking (the pet fee is charged at booking). Please alert us prior to your stay if you are planning on bringing along your pet. All pets must be fully potty trained, and not track mud or dirt into our home; please clean your pet's feet if they are dirty/muddy prior to allowing them in the home. Pets are NOT allowed on any furniture, including the beds. Keep the bedroom doors closed that are not being used. No pets in the pool or spa. Please pick up after your pet in the yard. Please note that the pets are not to be left alone at the home. Lost Items: Please do not forget anything in the home. We can not package and ship things that are left behind. Cameras: We have a Ring Video Doorbell camera installed at the entrance for safety. Utilities: We kindly ask that you switch off lights and turn off AC/heater when not in the home. Garbage disposals are for small food residue only, not for disposing of food. Please scrape all food into the trash before rinsing plates. Please do not unplug anything in the home. It is difficult for the next guest if lamps are unplugged, and there are items in the home that operate the door lock and doorbell. If you don't know what it is, do not unplug it. Do not unplug the wireless router or modem or it will shut down the door lock and you may get locked out. Wash any used dishes and start the dishwasher (we'll put them away). Start a load of towels (we'll switch them to the dryer).

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

Guest reviews

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Eric

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September 2026

Our host left great instructions. We were in the midst of a busy trip. The house and property are fantastic, with great potential. The pool/hot tub equipment was not functioning correctly as the pool was full, but very cold. The hot tub was about 10% full and jets were spraying cold water onto surrounding patio area. It was a disappointment. I did ask during booking that the pool be warm and ready to go when we arrive. That was a perfect opportunity to tell me it doesn’t work. I know this is not cheap to maintain and to heat. Charge an optional additional $100/day for pool and spa heating. Unless stated upfront, people expect those amenities to function. It takes away from the overall experience, and this property could really “make the trip” for a group.

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Hannah

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September 2026

Great place for large groups. There was plenty of space and the yard was spacious for the dogs. It was a comfortable home for everyone and we enjoyed our stay.

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Samuel

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August 2026

Last weekend was the 3rd year in a row our group stayed at Ryker's place for an annual golf trip. We refer to the house as the "Masters Mansion". The house is very spacious with a giant open space kitchen/living room/dining area, 5 bathrooms and many more beds/sleeping quarters. Plenty of places to group up and dine inside but we usually do dinner and poker outside at the large patio table. Patio has lights for after the sun disappears under the pines. We grilled 16 burgers on the grill. House had everything we needed to cook and do dishes. Lots of trash bins so clean up is easy. See you next year.

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Norma

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August 2026

We rented this property primarily to enjoy its amenities, but the stay was extremely disappointing. Upon arrival, we found excessive spider webs and large spiders that we had to clean ourselves. The pool table had no usable sticks, the spa never worked, and the internet was extremely unreliable. The most serious issue occurred when someone unexpectedly arrived to maintain the pool without any notice. Despite being asked to stop, he continued dumping chemicals/bleach into the pool while my daughter was still in it. The host never responded through Airbnb and later replied, “Maybe you should have shot him with the hose.” The strong bleach smell made the pool and patio unusable for the rest of the evening. The property also did not match the photos. The landscaping was dry/overgrown, damaged siding was falling into the pool, and chipped concrete around the pool appeared dangerous. After staying at many five-star homes, this was by far our worst experience. Book at your own risk!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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