My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in Robin & Davin’s adorable little getaway two weekends ago. Located on their property, over the garage, their guest house looks even better in person than it does in the photos. It is charming, well appointed, comfortable and inviting.
Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Robin (and too briefly by her golden retriever, Marley) with a box of cinnamon buns from Sweetie Pie’s and given a tour of the space. Literally everything you might need in a vacation house is here. Do you have a little bit of a sweet tooth? There are candy dishes in a few locations throughout the house. Maybe you prefer salty snacks? Dig in to the enormous bowl of pistachios on the coffee table. Did you forget your toothbrush? There’s a brand new one (with new toothpaste) in the medicine cabinet.
Beyond those little, considerate touches, what I liked best about their place is that it didn’t feel like a rental. The thought and care that they put into the décor sets it apart from other rentals, which can sometimes feel as if it’s been furnished with the owner’s old belongings. But everything in Robin & Davin’s space is new and seems specially selected for this house. And I say house because, despite its location above the garage, the space is huge and doesn’t feel at all cramped.
Likewise, the outdoor deck is quite spacious and we spent the late evening sitting outside, sipping wine, and doing some stargazing. It was quite a welcome change of pace for two city dwellers.
Though our time at Robin & Davin’s rental was far too brief, the place left such an impression on us that we just might head back to Placerville specifically to stay in this lovely home the next time we need a little bit of a break.