... a home, ranch, cabin, or vacation rental in the Sonora area for about 1 week or less even in September. Most rentals I've found are up the mountain more but I want the look of the rolling hills and warmer air down lower. I plan to have a small ... more

Have you tried vrbo.com? (vacation rentals by owner). If that doesn't work try some creative googing, like cabin sonora, vacation house sonora, or the like. Also see if you can find the website for the Sonoma's Visitor's Bureau. They may have listings. Good luck. ... more

... might fit your needs. Groveland with Pine Mountain Lake and at 2870 in elevation might fit the bill for you also. There are oodles of rentals up here. You can find information online at www.groveland.org/members.html and look at the vacation rental websites. Have a wonderful time ... more

... re looking for a cabin rental in the Western Sierras (within 3 - 4 hours of San Francisco) for September 2006. We don't need a jacuzzi, hot tub or pool table. Just a simple place to enjoy the Sierras - preferably lakefront with access to hiking. Any thoughts from you California ... more

... agree with mini in regard to this being a wonderful area. We rented a cabin in Twain Harte through Vacation Rentals by Owner (vrbo.com)...but the owner has since sold it. Two different days we drove up to the lake and had a fantastic time (a former Californian :o ... more

Dear Chicago, You can find home/condo/vacation rentals online from the visitors bureau at www.TCVB.com. Pine Mountain Lake might be another good choice for you and they have private homes on the lake for rent. Try www.yosemitegoldvacations.com, Have a super getaway! ... more