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Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast Inn
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  • Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast Inn Video: Take a step back in time as you explore the beautifully restored landmark property, The Albert Shafsky House. In the heart of California Gold Country, Historic Placerville, CA, this lovely Queen Ann Victorian Bed and Breakfast is the perfect setting for your El Dorado County escape.

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  • Inn Details

    A unique Bed & Breakfast experience awaits you at the historic "Albert Shafsky House Bed & Breakfast Inn" in the heart of California's fabled Gold Country--Placerville California. Warm hospitality, comfortable and tastefully appointed guest rooms, and a fabulous homemade breakfast you'll not soon forget will draw you back again and again. Stay at the Albert Shafsky House B&B Inn in Placerville and be treated like GOLD!

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Apple Hill

    • Friendly Innkeepers

    • Great Breakfasts

    • History

    • Near Wineries

    • Voted Top 3% of US/Canada Inns

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Radio

    • Turndown Service

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Massage by appointment

    • Soy Candles

    • Specialty soaps & lotions

    • Fresh Flowers

    • Evening wine and cheese

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  • Alberta's Attic - Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$185

    This two-room suite is ideal for celebrating that special occasion with warmth, romance and complete privacy. The bedroom features a four-poster queen bed with old-fashioned steps. Light streams through the elegant stained-glass window in a rainbow of colors in the private bathroom, which has a shower above the tub.

    Gandy Dancer

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$145

    This bright and cheerful room, located on the second floor, is decorated in a relaxing light green tone and offers a whimsical look at the past and present of railroading. The queen-sized bed features a hand-carved "La Fontana" headboard. The antique sink is separate from the private shower. Here you can step back and get a feel for the romance of the rails, as above the bed, railroad luggage racks hold books and train memorabilia while the walls are adored with trains, and railroad china.

    Vineyard

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $145/$155

    Located on the ground floor next to the comfortable living room, the Vineyard Room is decorated in a burgundy decor inspired by the lush vineyards surrounding the area, and features a king-size bed with a hand-carved rose-and-leaf medallion headboard. The private bathroom has a shower over the tub and a pedestal sink. Various pieces by local artists adorn the walls and the grape vines can be seen climbing the draperies.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: 2-night minimum on some holidays and most Saturday night stays.

    • Deposit amount required: 1 night's stay

    • Cancellations: To secure your reservation, an advance payment equal to one night's stay is processed at the time of booking. The remainder is due upon arrival at the inn. If you must cancel your reservation, please notify us 14 days prior to your arrival to receive a refund of your advance payment. If you are unable to cancel your reservation at least 14 days prior to your stay, your advance payment will only be refunded if we are able to re-book your room. There is a $25 fee for all cancellations. No-show reservations will be charged the full booking amount.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Local wine served at check in.

    • Drinks available: L

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 AM

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Cranberry Banana Nut Muffins
    1/2 c. Butter 1 c. Sugar 2 Eggs 3 Bananas, mashed 2 c. Flour 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1/4 c. Nutmeats 1/2 c. dried Cranberries Mix ingredients in order listed. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 350°. Test for doneness, as it may need an additional 5 to 15 minutes baking time.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Recipes

    Bread

    Cranberry Nut Banana Bread
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 10 mins

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  • Location Type

    • Airport

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • Sacramento

    • Distance to city: 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Sacramento, follow Highway 50 East to Placerville. Turn left at the second stoplight (Spring Street/Highway 49). Travel one block and enter the parking area on your right just before you arrive at the intersection of Spring Street & Coloma Street. Additional street parking is available in front of the inn on Coloma Street. From South Lake Tahoe, follow Highway 50 West to Placerville. Take the Coloma Street exit and travel one block to the intersection of Coloma and Spring Street. The Inn is on your left, parking entrance on Spring Street. From Auburn, follow Highway 49 South for approx. 45 minutes to Placerville. Once you pass the city limit sign travel 6/10 of a mile and you will see the Inn on your left as you round the last corner. If you arrive at Highway 50, you've gone too far.

    Airport

    • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Metropolitan) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take Highway 5 South to Highway 50, then Highway 50 East to Placerville. Turn left at the second stoplight (Spring Street/Highway 49). Travel one block and enter the parking area on your right just before you arrive at the intersection of Spring Street & Coloma Street.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Apple Ranches

    • Whitewater Rafting

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Apple Hill

    • Berry picking

    • Apple picking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    A great retreat from the busyness of life

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We returned to the Shafsky House recently for our third (or fourth) time in the past dozen years. Very nice rooms. A nice front parlor. Well located -- a pedestrian bridge across busy highway 50 to downtown Placerville is a short walk away. This time we had a wonderful breakfast conversation (while lingering after a delicious breakfast) with two other couples, one also from the SF bay area, one from Truckee. A great mini-vacation.

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Schlafly House is one very classy bed and breakfast. This Victorian home has been restored and decorated beautifully. We had the privilege of staying in the train room, which was filled with memorabilia from the Victorian era. The location of the Schlafly house was perfect. We walked over a few short blocks to down town Placerville. Rita and Stephanie are wonderful, congenial hostesses. The home is sparkling clean and the food is delicious. We highly recommend staying here.

    Great place!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We loved the Vineyard Room, even though it was on the main floor. We were there mid-week so it was pretty quiet (even though it's located on Hwy 49). It was fun to walk across the footbridge over Hwy 50 to dinner (short distance). Rita was very hospitable, enjoyed a wonderful breakfast, and it was fun to stay up in the parlor and watch a movie!

    A good Find

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    A delightful find in the heart of Placerville. It is within a block from town and the Gandy Dancer dancer room was delightful seeing that appealed to the railroader in myself. Thank you Rita and Stephanie, Randy Haas

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We had a lovely stay here. Walked to downtown Placerville for shopping. Walked to Sequoia for a wonderful dinner. Walked to Gold Bug Mine and did some GEO Caching. We also drove to Para Vi for wine tasting, band & dinner. Took off to Ice House Resevouir for another wonderful hike. Great location with lots to do around it. Food & Inn Keepers were awesome!

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