Joon Riverfront Retreat LOTUS · CALIFORNIA
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Sunset from the deck over the American River valley
Lotus, California · On the American River

Your private stretch of the American River.

A freshly remodeled river house in the heart of Gold Country. Raft Class III rapids by day, watch the sky go pink from the deck by night. Sleeps six — one hour from Sacramento.

Sleeps 6
+ bonus room
2 BR · 3 bath
Freshly remodeled
Riverfront
River views & access
~1 hour
From Sacramento
Since 1848
Gold rush country
01 — The place

A river town most people only drive past.

Lotus sits just across the bridge from Coloma, where California's gold rush began in 1848. Today it's the quiet epicenter of the state's whitewater — and the kind of place locals keep to themselves.

Set on a wooded rise with a wraparound deck and big valley views, the house is freshly remodeled and yours alone for the stay. Adventure out front. Stillness all around.

The river house with its wraparound deck above the valley
02 — The house

Light-filled, modern, and built for slow mornings.

Open kitchen and living room, a long dining table, two bedrooms plus a bonus room — beds for six. Floor-to-ceiling doors fold open to the deck.

Living room with gas stove and folding glass doors to the deck Primary bedroom with king bed and deck access Dining table set for dinner Remodeled bathroom with sage tile and brass fixtures Deck with chairs at sunset
Tour every room →
The South Fork of the American River below the house
The South Fork, just below
"Some weekends you raft all day. Some you never leave the water's edge."
04 — Getting here

Close enough to reach after work. Far enough to feel away.

The riverMinutes away
Placerville / Main St~15 min
Sacramento~1 hour
Lake Tahoe~1.5 hours
San Francisco Bay~2.5 hours
The front of the house with its flowering walkway

Every season has its day on the river

Spring
High water and wildflowers. The biggest, wettest rapids of the year.
Summer
Peak rafting, warm swims, long evenings on the deck. Books out first.
Fall
Goldilocks weather, quieter town, the river nearly to yourself.
Winter
Stillness, fog on the water, wine tasting and a warm fire. Pure reset.

Loved by the people who find it

★ 5.0 Superhost
"Our dream river house! Modern and cozy with a warm feeling. We hope to make it a recurring stay every time we visit Lotus :)"
— TYLER · ★★★★★
"Perfect in every way. Gorgeous views. Peaceful, comfortable, and relaxing — had the best sleep here! Thoughtfully decorated and supplied, impeccably clean, very spacious. Nice hosts."
— JORDAN · ★★★★★
"Like staying at a spa. The master bedroom was absolutely zen — doors opening onto a deck over the river. We kept them open all night to hear the water. Clean and welcoming. Absolutely recommend!"
— DIANA B. · ★★★★★
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