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$152 for a Two-Night Stay at The Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast in Placerville, CA (Up to $370 Value)

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Mark
7 years ago
Very nice place, The staff were very kind and informative. Very beautiful house. Breakfast was excellent.

Victorian bed & breakfast with three themed guest rooms, located five minutes from historical downtown Placerville

What You Get

  • $152 for a two-night stay for two in any room with daily breakfast

Book by: 7/14/12 Travel by: 8/31/12

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Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Heart of Historical Mining Town

During the California gold rush, the town now known as Placerville was dubbed Dry Diggings in reference to the scores of miners passing through with cartloads of dirt on their way to pan for gold in nearby streams. Though the town's name has since changed, links to the past remain. In fact, a number of the 100-year-old buildings and ornate Victorian houses lining Main Street are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A five-minute walk from downtown lies The Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast, a restored Queen Ann home built in 1902 and distinguished by its charming gabled roof.

Local wine awaits new arrivals as they are greeted by innkeepers Rita Timewell and Stephanie Carlson and their miniature dachshund, Lily. There are only three guest rooms at the bed and breakfast, and each is decorated differently. The romantic Vineyard room features a blush and burgundy palette, local artwork, and live Cupids flitting around the space. In the morning, you'll wake up to a full, hot breakfast, which may include Rita's baked apple pancakes or cranberry-banana-nut bread along with coffee, fruit, and bacon.

Placerville, California: Historical Mining Town near Vineyards and Woodlands

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of eastern California, the small town of Placerville is right on the edge of the Eldorado National Forest, about 40 minutes from Sacramento. Downtown Placerville is a pleasant place to take a stroll. It's steeped in Old West history and filled with century-old buildings, such as Placerville Hardware, one of the oldest hardware stores in the country. The celebrated late painter Thomas Kinkade hailed from this gold-rush community—the original Kinkade Gallery is located right on Main Street.

The town lies in the heart of El Dorado wine country. Dozens of vineyards dot the area, and most have tasting rooms and offer daily tours. The wines are noted for their distinct, powerfully fruity flavors, which are said to be caused by the extreme elevations of the Sierra Nevada and by the area's soil, which is made up of blackberry preserves.

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Other Details

Room Details

  • One king bed or one queen bed
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 2
  • Adding occupants above standard: not allowed
  • Private bathroom
  • Themed decor

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
  • Check out: 11 a.m.
  • Parking: free
  • Rollaways: not available
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
  • Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking or at check in for an additional cost.

What It's Worth

  • $152 for a two-night stay for two in any room with daily breakfast (up to a $370 value)

Amenities

  • Lavish breakfast
  • Complimentary wine
  • Fireplace
  • Reading library
  • Complimentary wireless Internet
  • Satellite TV

Getting There

  • By plane: 55 miles from Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • By car: about 45 miles northeast of Sacramento

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Jul 14, 2012. Amount paid never expires.
  • Must book by 7/14/12 or promotional value expires
  • Must complete travel by 8/31/12
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
  • Limit 1 per visit
  • Subject to availability
  • All cancellations subject to $25 fee
  • 14-day cancellation notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
  • Must be 18 or older to check in
  • Valid for all rooms
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • Must use promotional value in 1 visit
  • 10% tax not included
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast

Customer Reviews

4.9
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Mark
8 ratings|3 reviews
Very nice place, The staff were very kind and informative. Very beautiful house. Breakfast was excellent.
Cathleen
Top reviewer
6 ratings|6 reviews
thanks tons
Linda
1 rating|1 review
It was a lovely B&B. The breakfasts were delicious (my husband could have eaten a bit more but it was perfect for me), the coffee was very good and available for any time which was great. The afternoon wine was very nice. The A/C in the room was wonderful as it was very hot when we were there. The hosts were very welcoming and so nice and I enjoyed our conversations. A very nice stay!
Jeannette
Top reviewer
8 ratings|7 reviews
Great Bed and Breakfast, bed was very comfortable, with very soft sheets, breakfast was great, air-conditioning worked great, beautiful place and short walk to historic downtown. Loved the stay there.
jose
2 ratings|2 reviews
how about a freebie or nominal charge for some of the breakfast recipes? or a late day fruit/cheeze tray to go along with the great wines some of us end up with after winery tasting
Marilyn
1 rating|1 review
Absolutely wonderful, Rita was terrific, the accomodations were outstanding, quaint, warm, inviting, quite, breakfast was a real treat, gourmet quality. Look forward to next time.

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