Thank you once again for another great summer at Longs Ravine…read more This was my fifth year as a season slip holder and while i was disappointed about the raise in slip fees the hospitality extended by Jim and his staff was worth every cent. There is only one thing I can ask for - A lane for season pass members to use to enter the park so as not to be stuck waiting in a long line at the gate to get in .

Our family had a 4 day camping trip at Rollins Lake Long Ravine this summer and we will continue to…read morecome back and do our yearly camping trip! It was soooo much fun! We love walking the trails and finding new spots to swim at! There's is a beach area with a small convenience store and a Beach Hut Deli that makes great sandwiches. They are pretty strict on quiet time being at 10:00 pm. Love that they have showers! And the Lake itself has some great views! Our family loves this place!

We worked with Briana + Nick of Casa Bella Verde when we photographed a wedding there in September…read more These two wonderful people could not be more hospitable and accommodating, and are a real delight to spend time with. The gorgeous design and attention to detail with the structures design and both interior and exterior design, are breathtaking. The infinity pool with stunning views is like we have never seen before, and the sunset over the valley as seen from the front of the home, is magnificent. We highly recommend staying with them or hosting your event at their beautiful home.

To simply describe our stay at Casa Bella Verde, IT WAS MAGICAL. We live in San Francisco so having…read morethe luxury of just gazing out into the middle of nowhere with complete silence doesn't exist. Our son was turning one month and that is exactly what we were looking for, a couple of days away from the busy city life. We didn't want noises of cars driving by, people roaming the streets and having conversations outside of your bedroom window. I came across this place while surfing airbnb and we couldn't have been any happier that we found it. Briana was a great host! She gave me a call within a few hours of me booking the place online. She advised me that it would be smart to have all of my grocery shopping done prior to arriving at Casa Bella Verde as there are no stores in the immediate area and she also advised me of the unpaved road that is leading up to the house when you turn off the main road. Having the knowledge of these things was very helpful. The "guest house" that you stay in has everything that you might need to have a weekend (or even longer) of relaxation. The guest house is very modern with the amenities one might need and not need. We were particularly fans of the jacuzzi hot tub which is big enough to fit 4 adults. We enjoyed having our morning coffee on the deck which has some amazing views. As a host, we couldn't have asked for a better one. When we got there she did a walk through with us to explain to us on how all of the gadgets work (everything is very high tech.) The fridge was stocked with eggs, some english muffins, and orange juice. As we were making dinner we realized we forgot olive oil and balsamic, I had asked Briana is she by chance had any and without a doubt she did. Within a couple of minutes of me asking I was able to walk over to the main house and there was what we had asked for on the kitchen counter. Thank you for everything Briana and I look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Very clean, friendly staff, good location-, breakfast is…read moreincluded. The old town of Colfax is nearby and fun to explore.

It is ALWAYS a pleasure to stay here while adventuring around the mountains!! They remember us by…read morename, are always friendly, rooms are immaculate and no upcharges! Rates cannot be beat and we would never stay anywhere else while in town!

Absolutely gorgeous. We visited in early June. This past winter's serious snow has resulted in the…read moreYuba River really raging with a beautiful sound. Our cabin, "High Commission," is pretty much right on the river so you can sit on the deck with your morning coffee, listening to the river. Our cabin was well set up, and the property is wonderful. We had some rain while we were there, so we didn't do a fire at the communal campfire area, but we did hike around a bit based on tips from the friendly staff, and it's beautiful. Plenty of awesome stuff to do in the area, too, no matter what you're into. I'm into mountain biking, dirt biking and hiking, so I'll probably be back a bunch of times!

Friendly customer service and beautiful location to enjoy outdoors…read more It's our second time staying at Lure. We definitely will be back

FYI - Tickets must be purchased online to enter the parking lot. No charge for parking. We went on…read morea discounted day ($35 per person for all access to play, snowboard, ski, and tube). Equipment is included for kids 8 and under (size 4 and under). Steal! At that price point, this is the perfect snow day with a group of kids. For anyone outside of that range, rentals are $59 flat, whether you stay two hours or all day. Go all day to maximize your rentals! That said, the kids play area was pretty underwhelming for my kids (ages 10-12). The slopes were short, not all lanes were open, and there was only one black magic carpet running. That meant tubers, snowboarders, and skiers were all sharing it, which slowed things down quite a bit. Getting around wasn't the easiest either. There's only one entrance and exit and into the resort, so you're walking everything in while the kids carry their gear. Not terrible, but definitely inconvenient. We were told there was a tram running every 5 minutes, but it wasn't operating that day. My guess is they scale back operations on discounted days (fewer lanes open, no tram, only one black magic carpet). Parking was easy for the only entrance, which I appreciated, but it would be so much better if there was direct access to the kids area from the lot. Service was subpar. Staff weren't rude, but definitely not warm or helpful. No one showed the kids how to put on their boots or gear, and we weren't told helmets were required until my kids were already at the top of the slope, so I had to go all the way back to rentals. Also worth noting: kids 8 and under are restricted to the kids area only (no lifts or bigger slopes), which makes sense, but that wasn't clearly communicated upfront. Overall, the kids still had fun, and for $35, it's worth it. But I would only come back on a discounted day. I wouldn't pay full price for the experience as it currently is.

My husband and I took a day off to take our family here for the day to have fun, when we purchased…read morethe tickets 2 kids under 8 and 3 adults and went on to have fun, the tubes were broken up from the bottom that helps you slide on the snow, there was no strings attached to it either for us to be able to pull them up, specially if you have kids can you imagine how hard it is to carry the tubes with you falling apart and still have to help your kids not falling and carrying their tube as well ?!! On top of that once we finally got to the top, and sat down on the tube and started sliding, we got stuck all through out the slope all the way down pushing with our hands, and the kids couldn't even reach with their hand to push themselves down. What a disappointment!!!! Sooo expensive, besides our day was ruined, the kids were so sad and down because of it. I went to the reception to request our refund because we had to leave to try to find another place to go have fun if possible, they said they couldn't do the refund there but to email costumer service. So I did. As soon as we got to the car. The next day they answered and said since the adults area was not optimal they would refund me those tickets even though it was against policy, but the kids they wouldn't as their area was working fine. We didn't even use the kids area, we went to the adults area, all of us!! Besides, we're we supposed to let a couple kids have fun and not the others ?? Also, shouldn't you warn people about it before they purchase the tickets ???? Is this part of their scam ? And the material broken and not operational? A hazard even!!! What a inconsiderate thing to do from their part. Well, I said I wanted the full amount back and explained the situation over and over again, and a couple days later the refund for the adults tickets that she had refunded us, disappeared!!!!! OMG !!! Honestly people, DON'T waste your money here.

Been to Thunder Valley Casino a couple of times now hanging out after a concert. Plenty of parking…read morealthough it can get very full especially when there is an event or concert. There is overflow parking across the street which I had to go park at once. Inside the casino is actually nice but can have big crowds. It is not as smoky inside compared to Sky River (although it has gotten better recently). Cool slot machines and affordable minimum bets at the blackjack tables. Plenty of bars for your preferred libations. There is also a food court for when you get the munchies after a concert or drinks or both LOL I'm sure I will be visiting again.

I have to say, for what is about $400 a night after tax, the room service is terrible…read more The toilet clogged. The Ipad to request service wasn't working, it kept saying invalid. So I called the front desk at 11pm. they said someone would be up shortly. I called at 11:15pm. They said someone would be up shortly. We left to go walk around the floor. came back at 2am. SERVICE NEVER CAME! I went down to tell them in person and finally they sent someone. I don't care how busy you are.. it does not take 3 hours for someone to come unclog the toilet. Bed itself was comfy. shower was nice. very spacious restroom. They need more quick service food options. Subway, Pizza Hut, Panda.

Nice place to stay near the ski resorts in the soda springs area. We were 30 minutes from boreal…read moreWoodward. Pros: The motel is kitschy, rustic, and a decent value for the price especially compared to everything closer to the ski resorts. The junior suite was spacious and well equipped. Beds were comfy with a heavy comforter Heat was sufficient Back yard area has a fire pit (not for winter) and seating, lots of snow for the kiddos There's a restaurant attached but it's just ok - still, a major convenience if the weather is rough Cons: Parking lot and walkways were pretty covered with ice and not shoveled out well - I know they had a big storm the day before but it was hard to park and get small kids down to our room which was down a few flights of outdoor stairs One of the sinks had weird tasting water - the other did not, so I don't think this is just the local water Upstairs noise from footsteps or plumbing is very apparent - light sleepers beware.

We so enjoyed our weekend. Teen challenge runs this hotel. We were treated with such kindness and…read morerespect and definite concern for our comfort. It was a peaceful weekend. Definitely will go back should I be in that area again. It's not far from Nevada city where you can go to a wonderful chocolate shop.

Wow!!! Echo (new owner) has really made the Sly Park Resort…read moreaka The Knothole (to locals) into an amazing place. The store is fully stocked, the bar has full mixed drinks, beers, and food. The back patio grass area has been replanted, nee stage for bands, horse shoe area, fire place. We had a high school graduation party in the patio area....amazing. The resort BBQ'ed cheeseburgers and fried fries-up...delicious. We set up a award table and candy table. The graduate said everything was perfect. Thank you Sly Park Resort team for making it an amazing day.

A little pricey and to charge for a paddle board seems petty but a beautiful lake and had a great…read moretime.

Amazing view. Delicious breakfast. Gracious, accommodating host…read more We were in Placerville to attend a wedding and found this gem up in the mountains. While it's a bit of a distance to the actual venue, it was well worth it for the quiet, calm and very relaxing environment. Beautiful property and I wish I had time to use the pool outside. We stayed in the Bella Vista honeymoon suite. I loved it. It allowed my husband and I to talk. There's a calming and clarifying vibe to the room and the place in general. Spacious, clean, and comfortable. I would stay here again if I was in the area 100%. I think about this place from time to time. I actually miss it!

Very nice property with fantastic views and comfy rooms. I stayed in the Arbor Vista room, which…read morewas comfortable and very nicely appointed, albeit small. Everything worked and the room was spotless. My only minor beef is that the breakfast is at 9:00. So for an early riser, this is unfortunate. But I'm sure the breakfast was excellent based on the obvious care the owners exhibit in taking such good care of the property. I would definitely come back here again.