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Downtown Location, Uptown Elegance! Re-Modeled “Murphys Original School House"

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Location, Uptown Elegance! Re-Modeled “Murphys Original School House"

..."BY FAR the most gorgeous vacation rental in the town of Murphys"......
.....review from guest: Francesca C. May,

You couldn't ask for a better location - steps away from wineries and restaurants.
Loved everything about this home!
.....review from Donelle B.


Built in 1855 as the Original Schoolhouse in Murphys, then remodeled to the highest standard, we welcome you to stay and enjoy the very best Murphys has to offer!

>> Central Downtown Location! Extremely short walk to everything!
> 396 Church St, one block (300 ft) over from the center of all the downtown shops,
. wine tasting, restaurants, microbreweries and The Saloon on Main St.
> ½ acre paved & gated parking lot behind the house for guest use only.
> So close to everything- Arrive and never have to drive again until your departure!
> 3 full Bedrooms (2 upstairs and 1 downstairs)
> 4 queen sized beds, Flat Screen TV's in Each Bedroom!
> 2 fully Modern Bathrooms (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs) with large showers
> Bathroom Essentials included: Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, Hand Soap, Shampoo . and Conditioner and hair dryer
> Modern Stainless Steel and Granite Kitchen with Gas Stove/Oven, Microwave, Side by . Side refrigerator and Coffee Maker
> Kitchen Essentials included: Full Set of Dinnerware, Drinking Glasses, Coffee Mugs, . Butcher Block, Gourmet Knife Set, Utensils, Pots, Pans, Colander, Bowls, Cutting . Boards, Cheese grater
> Coffee & Tea Supplies include: Coffee, Creamer, Sugar, and Sugar Substitute and tea . bags.
> Fridge Supplies include: Ketchup, Mustard, and Mayo
> 60” Samsung Flat Screen Smart TV in Great Room.
> Fast Free Wi-Fi Connection, access Netflix, Amazon and Hulu on Smart TV
> Over-Sized Dining Room Table accommodates 8+
> Over-Sized Sectional in Great Room seats 6 easily
> 8 foot wrap around porch with Southern Exposure for a Sunny Breakfast!
> Central Heating and Air Conditioning
> Washer & Dryer under the stairs.
> Upstairs Balcony- perfect place for a twilight glass of wine!


It’s the #1 place to stay and play in Murphys!!



Property manager

Nuala Jordan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Murphys, CA

What's nearby

  • Milliaire Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hatcher Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Murphys Creek Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mercer Caverns - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ironstone Vineyards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Pourhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Pizza Co. - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Location, Uptown Elegance! Re-Modeled “Murphys Original School House" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Location, Uptown Elegance! Re-Modeled “Murphys Original School House"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Location, Uptown Elegance! Re-Modeled “Murphys Original School House"?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Location, Uptown Elegance! Re-Modeled “Murphys Original School House" located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Hatcher Winery, Milliaire Winery, and Allegorie. Bodega Del Sur Winery and Broll Mountain Vineyards are just steps away.

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Downtown Location, Uptown Elegance! Re-Modeled “Murphys Original School House" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 269 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This is a wonderful rental. The location is amazing. He home was immaculate, and it was perfect for our family of adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryLee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in Murphy’s

We loved the comfortable home in Murphy’s that is centrally located and close to restaurants and shopping!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never disappoints!

This is our third time staying at this property and it is always the perfect place for our family. Can’t beat the location, plus the size, amenities, cleanliness, ease of check-in…5 star property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accommodations close to everything.

Property was clean and well-stocked. Located within easy walking distance of many of Murphys’ best attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirlee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Lovely home with a prime location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house right downtown

We've been to Murphy's several times over the years and this house tops my list of favorite stays. It was beautiful and right in the heart of it all. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We had such a great time staying here! The location is amazing, so close to downtown and so many fun things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bree G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Enjoyed another great getaway to Murphy's!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Girl's Trip!

We loved the house especially the proximity to downtown. We had a girls weekend and loved the home. This is my 2nd time I have rented. Will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernardette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute House in Great Location

This house was so cute and perfect for a birthday getaway with my sisters and nieces. Can’t beat the location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

House was in a great location, easy walk to Main Street. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

The house is super charming and cozy! I’ve stayed in a lot of places up in Murphy and I’d have to say so far this is my favorite, the location is wonderful, it Is near all of my favorite places! I will definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We loved the location and the school house was super cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The property was perfect for our family trip. Clean, roomy, and close to downtown Murphys. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

madelene o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place to stay. Close to town, clean and spacious. Love the porch. Walking distance to restaurants, wine tasting, shops and the playground and creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Great time at a wonderful house! Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Very cute updated home with everything you need for a weekend stay. Plenty of parking. Walk to downtown Murphy's shops and restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location!

Clean, spacious, perfectly situated in downtown Murphys. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, wonderful porch to sit on and watch the world go by.

Perfect location, a block away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place to Stay in Murphys

This is the second time we're stayed at "The Schoolhouse". Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sheila l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Murphy House

Such a beautiful property. Every room was decorated with class & style. We have stayed here numerous times & have never been disappointed. I go with 7 of my girlfriends & while there is enough space for us to be all together t, there is separate space as well.weThe80slocation is 5 star. Th
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Stayed for a girls weekend and the place was perfect for walking to downtown wine tasting rooms. Kitchen was well stocked and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryLee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay!

We have stayed here the past couple of years and we have enjoyed this wonderful home very much. It is very clean and comfortable and it’s in a great location. It’s a fun place to share with family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was a great house in a wonderful location. It was very clean, beautiful and well stocked. Check in and check were easy. We felt safe and well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house; great location!

My husband and I stayed here two nights with another couple. The house is beautiful, clean, spacious, and had everything we needed.The center of town is only a couple of blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024