Title: Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44490000/44489800/44489770/1d58d5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44490000/44489800/44489770/90-7a04132d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44490000/44489800/44489770/7e5193b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44490000/44489800/44489770/aa5f016c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44490000/44489800/44489770/e1bb8c19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Element House cottage offers a peaceful retreat next to Element House on 5 acres with mesmerizing views of the surrounding vineyards. Start your day in the breakfast nook and enjoy wine tasting at over 20 nearby wineries, or spend time exploring outdoor activities along the Cosumnes River. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country Element House cottage is spacious and charming, located next to Element House on a beautiful 5 acres parcel with 3 acres of vines. It is quite and peaceful with mesmerizing views. The cottage has 1 bed and 1 bathroom. The breakfast nook is outfitted with table, mini refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. The bathroom is large with a roomy tile shower. Start your day enjoying the morning sun and the views of the surrounding vineyards. Spend a day wine tasting at the 20+ wineries nearby. The wineries of Fair Play road are just minutes away. Plenty of other outdoor activities are options for you with the Cosumnes River just less than 1 mile away. You are walking distance from the local market and Pioneer Park. End your day taking in a stunning sunset then enjoying a glass of your favorite wine gazing at the star filled Sierra Nevada night sky. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - In the mountains - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Unit size: 400 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Remove personal items Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Somerset, this cottage is in the city center and on a river. Placerville Historical Museum and El Dorado County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Main Street Placerville and Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Somerset travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Somerset.dx6336323) [View more Cottages in Somerset](https://www.expedia.ca/Somerset-Cottages.d6336323-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.61064%2C-120.70540&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2EBBIqZOlTlmebmK9MFTiX9KhUs=) Somerset, CA ### What's nearby - Toogood Estate Winery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Shadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Granite Springs Winery - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge - 7 min drive - 5.0 km - Historic Main Street Placerville - 25 min drive - 21.6 km ### Restaurants - ‪The Little Italian Place - ‬15 min drive - ‪Holly's Hill Vineyards - ‬18 min drive - ‪Roosters Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bones Roadhouse - ‬12 min drive - ‪Il Gioiello Winery - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country? > As of Sept 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country on Sept 24, 2025 start from CA $184.86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Placerville-Hotels-Element-House-Cottage-Amongst-The-Vines-In-The-Heart-Of-Fair-Play-Wine-Country.h44489770.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country located? > Located in the heart of Somerset, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Shadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery, Toogood Estate Winery, and Element 79 Vineyards and Winery. Mastroserio Winery and Gwinllan Estate Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage amongst the vines in the heart of Fair Play wine country Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam P M. Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fair Play Getaway Our stay was enjoyable and we plan to visit again. ##### Pam P M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication So glad we met the owners and learned about this property. It was every thing it was supposed to be and conveniently located to numerous wineries for our wine tasting weekend. ##### Monica Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruby M. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding night stay We called ahead since we would be checking in after 7pm and we were sent the check in process. It was straightforward and waking up to the scenery was beautiful. ##### Ruby M. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April B. Nov 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway We love this little cottage! Comfortable, clean and close to the wineries. ##### April B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage stay Great stay, very clean and modern. Host was very kind and friendly. Great location to several quality vineyards. ##### Chris M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph H. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick get away Wonderful cottage. Great location close to Mastroserio’s winery which is the best. ##### Joseph H. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary H. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great find Lovely small cottage amongst the vineyard. Perfect for our weekend wedding trip. Very quaint and comfortable. ##### Mary H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana L. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Overnight Stay We decided on the spur of the moment to do an overnight stay and wanted to be near the wineries where we had club pickups. This was the perfect location! ##### Dana L. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn G. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend stay Needed a place close to the wineries.. this was it! I appreciate your attention to details- thank you for all the amenities/extras. It was clean, comfortable, quiet, just what we needed. ##### Carolyn G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth S. May 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrate Beautiful setting, clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful. ##### Ruth S. Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan M., Bay Area Feb 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem in the heart of wine country! A wonderful cottage close to element 79 with a great set up that was comfortable for us and our 8 week newborn to share. Plenty of space heaters to keep us warm too :) ##### Jordan M. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan D. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice retreat near multiple wineries A great stay with only minor issues: (1) gate code was very temperamental and (2) you have to pull the cottage door towards you when trying to lock the door. Love the location. Close to wineries and a gas station. ##### Alan D. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olga Y. Oct 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay Everything was just wonderful! The cottage was very clean, welcoming, and quiet. We enjoyed staying there and celebrating our friends that got married in the area! We would recommend people to book, and stay there to relax and enjoy! The communication and help was superb as well! Thank you Kelly for all your help! ##### Olga Y. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### April B., Loyalton Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### No kids weekend We always love coming to the Fairplay area. This was a new place to stay for us and we really enjoyed it. It has everything you need in a beautiful spot. Our only complaint is that the bed is really hard, too much for our liking. Get a foam mattress topper on there and it would be perfect. ##### April B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Koko D. Apr 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place This was such a cute little cottage! It was our first time away in almost 3 years since we have kids so it was very special. Kelly allowed me to check in early so I could decorate the room to Surpise my fiancé . And when we got there, there was a welcome board personalized with our names and a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. It couldn’t have been any more perfect. ##### Koko D. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert R. May 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful escape My husband and I “escaped” from the confines of sheltering in place to attend a funeral nearby. It was a delight to stay at the cottage and to get a change of scenery. As soon as we walked in, the place smelled refreshingly brand new! It was charming, clean and fresh. The cottage was appointed with fluffy white towels, high-end soaps and lotions, a well appointed kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, toaster and small fridge. The cottage also had access to a sunny seating area where we ate breakfast and dinner (Chinese takeout) outside with a view of the property’s vineyards. Because of Covid, we were unable to wine taste at the owner’s Element 79 winery, but we were greeted with a nice bottle of zinfandel from the vineyard in our cottage. We look forward to coming back when they re-open for tastings! The winery is as inviting and trendy as the finest Napa wineries. Met the owners and they were delightful people. We’ll be back! ##### Robert R. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen N. Nov 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, clean stay Would recommend this location. ##### Jen N. Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa A. Aug 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant stay It was a great stay. The place was very clean and loved that it was a nice and quiet place nestled in the vines. ##### Melissa A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damon C. Jul 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Efficient cottage on a peaceful property in the hills. We spent most of our time at a wedding nearby and very much enjoyed our stay in the cottage. The host worked with our schedule and was immediately helpful when we were unable to figure out the gate. Thanks! ##### Damon C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P. Jun 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice overnight stay I had a really nice relaxing stay in the cottage. I would recommend it to anyone. ##### Robert P. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie S. Jun 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding and Wineries Weekend What started out as just a place to stay while attending a wedding in the area turned into a nice weekend get away. The Element Cottage was clean, comfortable and great place to relax after a day exploring area wineries and the historic town of Placerville. We will definitely return. ##### Julie S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betina B. Nov 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Quiet Cottage in the Vines A wonderful overnight stay in a clean, quiet cottage in the vines. My only problem is we should have stayed longer. Checking in at Element 79 tasting room was delightful with a gorgeous view and wine tasting of their delicious wines. Our cottage awaiting us less than a mile away with a bottle of wine which we enjoyed as we watched the sun set over the vines with their autumn colors. Spacious, quiet, comfortable and clean. Highly recommend. We will definitely return and plan a longer visit to explore the area. Thank you to our gracious hosts. ##### Betina B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil R. Oct 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nashville getaway The property was perfect for our group of 6 mature adults. The property is well located and close to Printer's Alley and Broadway. Very comfortable with high ceilings and the large comfortable Living Room. We had a running pool competition for the 4 days we were there. So fun. We will rent again if available next time we return. ##### Phil R. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kendall N., Reno Sep 27, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot on the edge of a winery Quiet, peaceful and secure. I would absolutely stay here again! ##### Kendall N. 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