Title: Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105552253&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills Family-friendly vacation home in Diamond Springs ## Photo gallery for Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills ![Smart TV, DVD player - Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills (Diamond Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105552300/105552253/0a4dd4a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills (Diamond Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105552300/105552253/dbcfcc86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills (Diamond Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105552300/105552253/0a3ecf86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills (Diamond Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105552300/105552253/5961ff06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills (Diamond Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105552300/105552253/0920abd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the countryside, this 1930s haven offers a blend of vintage charm and modern comforts. Unwind with home-cooked meals or backyard BBQs, and cozy up in bedrooms with crisp linens. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills Discover this delightful 1930s countryside haven, seamlessly blending vintage charm with modern comforts. A short drive from historical Downtown Placerville for local shopping and dining. Explore wine tastings, Apple Hill, or venture to South Lake Tahoe, just an hour away. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, perfect for home cooked meals or backyard BBQs. Cozy bedrooms with crisp linens. Ideal for romantic getaways family retreats, or tranquil escapes with friends! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87980000/87972800/87972763/b8017a7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy the outdoors! 1st Apple hill exit, Tahoe Apple Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $150 CA $356 total includes taxes & fees Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=87972763&PinnedHotelID=87972763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87980000/87972800/87972777/74f69bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hiking, Bike Trails, Family Fall Fun-Apple Hill Apple Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $178 CA $393 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=87972777&PinnedHotelID=87972777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94190000/94185200/94185177/w1024h572x0y56-89fc42e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Miners Cottage Placerville - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=94185177&PinnedHotelID=94185177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103730000/103727200/103727164/36348cf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wine Country Retreat - Monarch Trails Somerset - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews CA $313 CA $548 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=103727164&PinnedHotelID=103727164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112174800/112174770/a729a776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Vineyard Getaway in the Heart of Plymouth! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 072602 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![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%7C38.69679%2C-120.81178&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N6wG_TprblPaDU4FmfB1kvagXRo=) Diamond Springs, CA #### What's nearby - Historic Main Street Placerville \- 3 min drive \- 4.7 km - Bell Tower \- 3 min drive \- 4.7 km - Placerville City Hall \- 3 min drive \- 4.7 km - El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce \- 4 min drive \- 5.1 km - El Dorado County Fairgrounds \- 5 min drive \- 5.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪El Dorado Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills? ### What time is check-out at Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills? ### Where is Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Back of the Moon Cottage in the Hills Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla L. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the perfect little house for our trip out to see family in placerville. It was clean, convenient and communication with host was great. Love the little touches they have put into this place including the garden in the backyard. My three year old loved the books and games. Would stay here again. ##### Kayla L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua A. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Home! This was an outstanding home to stay in with my family. Centrally located for everything we wanted to do, extremely clean and welcoming. The garden and basketball court in the back was an amazing surprise! Will stay again when we return. ##### Joshua A. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meagan A. Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Oh my goodness we loved everything about our stay. The house is so cute and cozy. Kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed. We had great communication with the owners and they went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. ##### Meagan A. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony D. Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Place - Great Stay We loved our stay at Back of the Moon Cottage. The house was clean, spacious, and very comfortable for the 5 of us. The interior is beautifully updated with the the charm of an old home. We were 5 minutes from Placerville and another 10 minutes from a wedding in Apple Hill. We would stay here again in an instant on our next trip to this region. Great host/great place! ##### Anthony D. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful hosts and amazing stay! Kim was incredibly responsive leading up to our rental dates and was also very accommodating to our needs as we were traveling with our young kids. She set out a pack n play and high chair for us which were in perfect condition and there were books and board games the kids loved. Check in was easy and the rental had everything we needed for our stay. We also loved the handwritten notes in the guestbook, such a nice touch. Highly recommend! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Desert-Springs-Villas-I.h661796.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntington-Beach-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Huntington-Beach-Resort-And-Spa.h890502.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h23876.Hotel-Information) > > [Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Miramonte-Indian-Wells-Resort-Spa.h16768.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Embarc-Palm-Desert.h328421.Hotel-Information) > > [ The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas for COACHELLA 2020 (1st weekend)](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Cochella-Stay-At-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Resort-Villas.h34078793.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Anaheim.h14910044.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Renaissance-Esmeralda-Resort-Spa.h12274.Hotel-Information) > > [Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Omni-Rancho-Las-Palmas-Resort-Spa.h1703.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradise Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Paradise-Point-Resort-Spa.h3731.Hotel-Information) > > [Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Agua-Caliente-Resort-Casino-Spa-Rancho-Mirage.h2020169.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Half-Moon-Bay-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h602927.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Golf-Resort-Spa.h4124.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Orange County](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Orange-County.h15965.Hotel-Information) > > [San Diego Mission Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-San-Diego-Mission-Bay-Resort.h25598.Hotel-Information) > > [Ace Hotel and Swim Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Ace-Hotel-And-Swim-Club.h22864.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn By Marriott Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Palm-Desert.h201084.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Mission-Bay-Spa-And-Marina.h858.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Oasis-Resort.h1180912.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Garden-Grove.h519819.Hotel-Information) > > [Solage, Auberge Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Calistoga-Hotels-Solage.h1640078.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Desert-Springs-Villas-II.h57218.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-Anaheim-South.h662857.Hotel-Information)