Places to stay near Columbia State Historic Park

The Carriage House on Barretta in downtown Sonora!

This beautiful refuge boasts the convenience of a 5 minute walk to downtown where you will find eclectic shopping, restaurants and nightlife. We provide off street parking with a private outdoor patio. Yosemite National Park West Gate is 1 hour away! Please be aware that Apr 13 thru Jun 30 and Aug 17 thru Oct 27 a park reservation is required from 5am to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and on May 27, Jun 19, Sep 2 and Oct 14. From Jul 1 thru Aug 16 a reservation is required from 5am to 4pm daily.

Country Studio Charm - Yosemite Gateway

This sweet, studio apartment features a large kitchen, with all the essentials. One bathroom and one comfy queen bed. This little gem is tucked away on a three acre parcel, in a quiet country setting, nestled on a tree studded hill. Nearby destinations include Yosemite National Park, Big Trees, Dodge Ridge, Columbia Historic State Park, Historic Downtown Sonora, Ironstone Vineyards, New Melones Lake, Pinecrest Lake, Moaning Cavern, Natural Bridges and other popular Gold Country destinations.

Bixel Bungalow-in Historic Columbia Gold Rush Town

Pets Welcome, no extra fee. Relaxing base for adventure in the Sierra Foothills. Detached house & garden. We put a lot of care into ensuring this is a comfortable, aesthetic and functional place to stay. 1 mile from Columbia State Historic Park, 5 miles to Sonora or Jamestown and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. 14 miles to Murphys , 37 miles to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, 50 miles to Bear Valley Ski Resort. 53 miles to Yosemite. Guests always say "the best Air BNB we have ever stayed at!"

The Studio at Lavender Lane, Gold Country

Located in the historic Gold Country near the towns of Sonora and Columbia Ca. Very quiet, relaxing, close to many recreation areas. Tourists and adventure destinations nearby include Yosemite, Columbia State Park, Railtown St. Park, Big Trees St. Park, Black Oak Casino, Ski Dodge Ridge. Enjoy shopping or dining out at the many nearby shops and restaurants in Sonora, Jamestown and Columbia, all 5 minutes away. 1 new Queen size bed, 1 sofa/ fold out Queen bed. Very comfortable and clean.

Cottage at the Broken Branch

Experience the historic Gold Country and Yosemite national park staying in this newly renovated 1800s mining cabin. Originally built in the late 1800s for the miners of the Crystal Rock mine, the cottage now has heat, air conditioning, highspeed wifi, a kitchen, and bathroom. The Broken Branch is a small working ranch, so the beautiful sunrise views include several horses, donkeys, and goats. It's about an hour and a half to Yosemite and only minutes from downtown Columbia and Sonora.

Cozy Columbia Cottage with Charming Porch

This cozy studio is across the street from Columbia State Park. It has off street parking. The studio includes a king size bed, a full size refrigerator and range, and a bathroom with a shower. The charm of Columbia includes its small airport, restaurants, candy shop, live theater, gold panning, and tea house. Our location is ideal for daytrips to Yosemite National Park and Calaveras Big Trees, plus local hiking and boating. Our WiFi is not reliable so please don’t bank on it.

Cozy Cottage Nestled Under the Oaks “Oak Nest”

Summer in the Sierra foothills! Lakes, swimming holes, music, sunshine, serenity..we’ve got it all! Check out Cherie’s guidebook for dining suggestions. Oak Nest Cottage is a quiet retreat on 5 wooded acres. The humble cottage is 600 sq feet. Super clean and efficient. The private and quiet cottage includes a kitchenette, bathroom w/ shower, deck, carport and a loft bedroom w/ air cooler. It is comfortably romantic for 2 , safe & affordable for one

The Hideaway

The Hideaway is an enchanting one room casita situated on the outer crest of the property, The Confluence. Wake up to the sunrise with a lush *View* of the natural countryside from your private deck. The Hideaway is accessed by a foot path (200ft) from the Main House. The Private Bathroom is off of the Main House (200ft from room). From the parking area to the room, it is roughly 400ft.

Glashaus: The Luxurious Lakeside Retreat

Glashaus is a stunning glass dome structure designed to seamlessly blend with its natural surroundings. The dome offers 360-degree panoramic views of the majestic New Melones Lake, surrounding hills, and star-studded skies. Wake up to the soothing sounds of nature and fall asleep under a blanket of stars.