Toiyabe looks like any roadside highway motel, with log cabin design, but it is so much more! It…read morestarts with the friendly hosts. Then the cleanliness, and the peace and quiet of a beautiful setting indoors and out. The room is wood paneled with wood ceiling and rafters. The heater is quiet, the television and the wi fi both work. The bed is comfy, and water is hot, the coffee maker works, with microwave and refrigerator. And drawing the blinds in the morning, shows a beautiful mountain scenery. We took a quick drive up Mill Creek Rd, just up the street, and walked along the rushing stream, filled with winter run off. Perfect short hike! This throwback is the kind of motel that helps reminds us that small, local hospitality still exists and makes a great road trip!

It was a great place to stay for a fair price. It was cozy and quiet. The bed was comfortable, and…read morethe shower was hot. They also provided us with extra pillows. Everything we needed after a long day kayaking and hiking.

This place is amazing. The room was very clean, has AC and direct tv. The pool is fantastic and…read more10ft deep to 3ft. This is such a gem in Walker. Steve is the nicest man ever too.

Positives: Lovely pool…read more Cute clean vintage shower with nice toiletries and lots of hot water. Clean white sheets and comfy bed. Good mini fridge, microwave, coffee & tv. Chain lock on inside of door made me feel safe. Great location next to Walker Burger. The owner/manager is awesome. Drawbacks: Pillows were stained yellow and there was some food/dirt on the floor when we arrived. Room needed a deep clean. Screen missing in bathroom so had to keep window closed. People smoking right outside our window because ashtrays were available there. Overall: Would definitely stay there again.

This is a surprisingly nice motel with excellent check-in and check-out…read more Everything was well instructed in the emails (which were like pouring every minute until we checked out). The room is very cosy and warm despite cold outside. There was a small heater that is more than sufficient in Oct. The beds are great and the bath is super nice for the price. The outside patio is a nice convenience to have a good breakfast or dinner (which you have to source from neighboring store). The only concern is the highway noise and the bright head lights which will shine on the windows. There seems to be some privacy plants next to the windows, but those have wilted out or died off. Seemed clean and safe during covid (although there was no way to test it).

An interesting place. You make reservations through one of the Internet booking sites, such as…read moreHotels.com or Booking.com, or you can also book with them through Airbnb. You never actually talk to somebody, they communicate via either text message or email. It's an old 1940s Motor court that has been totally renovated. They texted me the code of my security lock to get into the room. Overall, the room was small, but nice. Everything was very clean, including the bathroom. The shower does take a little bit of time for the hot water to kick in, but it was plenty warm. The room had both a microwave and a fridge. The only light in the room is provided by two lamps, one next to each bed, but they do provide enough light. My TV did not have a remote. I didn't try to text them about the remote, as I had two iPads, and I was fine. The Wi-Fi is fast enough to stream video. There was a plug with several USB ports, so that I could charge my gear. In the morning, checkout was 10 AM, I texted them for an 11 AM check out, and they texted back immediately saying no problem at all. As for food, Walker burger is just down the highway to the north, and the motel is right across the street from the Mountain View barbecue. The barbecue is cash only, but they do have an ATM. Both places have excellent food. The Walker Country Store, just a little bit farther to the north, has gas, groceries, and a small deli. There were a few minor things. The thermostat does not work, so heat is provided by a small electric radiator, but the only place you can plug it in is in one corner of the room. I slept in the bed right next to the radiator, so I stayed warm. The bed was a little bit firm for my personal taste, but overall I slept well. Also, there is no desk or table to either eat at, or work on a laptop if you need to. Overall, it was a nice stay. I would stay here again. Thank you.

We LOVE the Sierra Retreat! The cabins are so cute, comfy, &…read moreclean. We stopped on a whim one year on our way towards Reno & now stay every year! Sandy is WONDERFUL! We recently made a reservation that we could not keep, or cancel in time, they not only called, but tried to rent the room so they didn't have to charge us! A chain hotel wouldn't do that!!II We highly recommend if you're going through Walker & need a place to stay stop here. You will not be disappointed!!

We booked on Priceline and when we arrived not only was the office hard to find, but the…read moreowner/manager said they didn't use Priceline. That being said, she honored the price and checked us in quickly. We only stayed one night for $99 plus tax (plus $5 for wifi). The next 2 nights we stayed at a nearby motel (with much more comfortable beds) for $65 including wifi

We love love love this KOA. This is probably the cleanest, nicest, prettiest KOA's we have ever…read morestayed at. Love the pup pens behind the rv spots. We feel comfortable putting our two pups in there while we sit out and chill. Thanks Tim and Scott for all you do!

UPDATE 9/14: Unfortunately, my husband will never have the opportunity to complete his stay,…read morebecause tonight this campground canceled his upcoming reservation and informed me that neither of us is welcome because I posted this Google review. At approximately 7:43 PM, I received a phone call informing me the reservation was canceled because we had not "followed the rules." When I asked what rule we broke, I was told, to the best of my recollection: "You left a bad Google review. You can't do that. You don't go leaving bad Google reviews and expect to still be able to come here and expect to be welcomed." I was stunned. I again explained that I had never disputed their 21-day special-event policy. As my original review stated, once that policy was explained, I repeatedly acknowledged that my earlier unanswered request to adjust our arrival date would not have mattered anyway. I wasn't requesting an exception or refund. My review was about the unnecessarily defensive and unprofessional communication I received from the office. I explained this again during tonight's call. It did not matter. I was told our reservation was canceled and neither my husband nor I were welcome. I even explained that we are both disabled veterans and this trip had been planned around an event my husband is attending in the area. I was again directed back to the cancellation policy--which, again, was never what I was disputing. To be crystal clear: I was told the reservation was being canceled because I left a negative Google review. I did not record the call, so I am documenting the conversation while it is fresh in my memory. I have retained the texts, reservation documentation, cancellation information, original review, and call log, and I will be escalating this to KOA corporate. What began as a review about poor customer service has now become something considerably more concerning. ORIGINAL REVIEW: This review originally pertained only to my interaction with the office prior to my husband's stay. After receiving a welcome text stating we could call or text with questions, I texted to put the reservation in my husband's name. That was handled without issue. Three minutes later, I asked whether our check-in could be moved one day later due to being given incorrect dates by a family member. That message received no response. When I followed up later, I was told we were outside the change window for a special event. Because they initially didn't tell me what that window was, I mentioned that I had sent the request the previous week and received no response, in case the policy was seven days. I was then told I had "called," my issue had been resolved, and no date-change request had been made. They explained the policy was 21 days. I clarified that I had texted, not called, and that the second text had gone unanswered. I also said I understood that because the policy was 21 days, it wouldn't have mattered anyway. I thanked them. Instead of ending there, they requested proof that I had sent the text and continued reiterating the policy I had already acknowledged. I provided the screenshot. The defensive responses continued. That was the entire point of my original review: I wasn't disputing their policy. I was commenting on how an incredibly simple customer-service interaction was handled. Ironically, the response to that criticism was apparently to cancel our reservation and tell us we are no longer welcome.

Great place to stay. Everyone is super friendly and the owner Julie is a SUPER host. She helps you…read moreto your site and guides you in perfectly. The sites are level and clean. The best part is the view of Topaz Lake.

Very clean and beautiful spot. We really have enjoyed it. Close to hiking around Markleeville, CA.read more

We took a tour with my mom, 90-year-old uncle, and cousins that were here to visit. It was super…read morefun. Jorge was fantastic! He made sure my uncle was comfortable and cared for at each stop. We loved the views and the wine at Aloria, which we had never tried before.

Hopped on the Whiskey Wagon on a whim and had an absolute blast!!! I live in San Andreas and…read morebetween work and property maintenance I hardly ever get out to do anything fun, add that to the recent storms and I've been too nervous to drive the icy windy roads at night. Gold Rush Tour Company gave me a completely stress free night, all I had to think about was what to order at each stop. If you're a local who needs a stress free night out I 100% recommend the Whiskey Wagon and Gold Rush Tour Company in general. If you're visiting the area and don't love planning every minute of you trip, you can trust Gold Rush Tour Company to show you the best of what Calaveras has to offer!

My friend and I stopped here for a ride in a kayak for an hour. Neither of us have ever done that…read morebefore so we figured it would be something fun to do. The verdict? It was a lot of fun. Relaxing, relatively easy, and a decent early morning workout. The lady at the counter was amazing. Great customer service and a joy to talk to. We definitely plan to come back next time we come out and likely might even charter a boat for fishing or something.

Absolutely incredible experience with Capitan Andrew! He…read morewas so knowledgeable, his expertise really shined throughout! Laid back & friendly attitude. We caught the limit in less than 2 hours. He ensured helping us make memories & was a great photographer capturing all our moments. Can't recommend him enough! If you're looking for a charter to have the best experience, Captain Andrew is your guy!

I can't recommend Michael and 4M Elite Car service enough. Michael was professional, prompt, clean…read morecar, easy to communicate with, nice, very knowledgeable and sooooo easy to work with. I highly recommend them for your Napa transportation needs. He gave us food recommendations and even provided bottle water on the car. It was a nice touch.

Was able to leverage this service again while in Napa, and this time, Michael picked up my wife and…read moreher father for a surprise Mother's Day dinner in Calistoga! Michael was super communicative throughout the booking process, and I'm so happy that I've got a trusted transportation contact in Napa. Don't hesitate to book them for your next trip!