Ponderosa Ridge A Bed and Breakfast

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying with Bill and Bonnie a couple weeks back. What a "gem" as they say. When we pulled up (and into a gated property) Bill greeted us from the deck. We met inside where Bonnie checked us in real quick. Then we got a tour with Bill. He is sooo super friendly and kind. Just a genuinely nice host. Some people act nice but it is professionally cordial. I didn't feel that with Bill, or Bonnie. (Sorry don't mean to leave her out ) Bill gave us great recommendations for wineries and we were able to wine taste with fee waived at 2 wineries we visited. We also got discounts on wine! The places were so chill and relaxing. Beautiful, quiet, relaxing, just what we wanted. I texted Bonnie a few times and she always got back to me super fast. Bonnie also is a wonderful baker and she made a super nice breakfast each day. Bill would refill your OJ and tell you to have a seat as he got coffee refills. When Bonnie was done cooking she came out and then I got to pick her brain about our meals. I love talking food . She was really nice as well and easy to talk to. They are literally around the corner from Abels Farms and are right in the heart of apple hill. Both wineries were no more than a mile away. Rooms are decorated very cute, with different themed rooms. All the amenities are there. Robes and slippers in the closet, a hot tub in a gazebo, and the room was nicely renovated with quality materials used. Super great stay and I recommend them highly.

Beautiful property and lovely hosts. Everything was very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious! Great experience.

If you're looking for an intimate and relaxing getaway, this place is for you. My boyfriend and I stayed a night to check out the Apple Hill farms. The owners Bill and Bonnie are so friendly and hospitable, they even gave us a tour and a bag to go apple picking on their orchard. The room was clean and comfortable, plus their hot tub was a nice touch to end the evening. There's only 3 rooms available so the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. Perfect for a romantic couples evening in my opinion. Breakfast was delicious and Bill and Bonnie are easy to talk to and make you feel at home. I highly recommend this place and would definitely return!

We stayed here for our honeymoon in October 2019. We were the only guests on our first night so it felt really special, and the guests that arrived the next day were very nice. Bonnie and Bill are so sweet and funny, and Bonnie is an excellent cook! The house and property are gorgeous and very spacious. There's a very nice wraparound deck, hot tub, game room, and an orchard on the property. It's very quiet and peaceful, and there were deer and really cute cats. Bonnie and Bill were super accommodating and had a lot of great information on things to do in the area, especially in the food department. We are so excited to come back!

This bed and breakfast is beyond the 5 stars allotted. My boyfriend and I had an amazing stay here. After getting settled into our adorable comfortable room, we went down the road and enjoyed free wine tasting complimentary from Ponderosa. That night we relaxed on the upstairs deck enjoying the quiet woods and watching the deer. In the morning we awoke to the smell of bacon. We enjoyed our lovely homemade breakfast and fresh apple cider. She's an amazing chef! Before we left we had such a memorable time apple picking in their own orchard. As many apples as we wanted for free! Crazy! Such a great couple and an amazing experience.

Bill and Bonnie have an amazing gem here nestled in Apple Country. The property is amazingly relaxing and has an immense amount of orchards. There's a fun game room and very relaxing hot tub. The hospitality was off the charts with Bill being so helpful with everything. Bonnie's cooking is creative and delicious. We're definitely coming back!

This place is great!! I stayed here several months ago in the Garden Room and everything about my stay was fantastic. Every detail is well thought out; the room is unmistakably garden themed, but not overdecorated (plenty of space for your stuff too!). And I don't care if it's weird to bring up in a review, the waterfall mosaic in the bathroom is totally cute. The breakfast was huge, and very filling: lots of fruit, potatoes, bacon, and Bonnie (owner/chef) has some amazing breakfast creations from a French toast casserole, sheet pan pancakes, hash brown casserole, and asparagus frittata. You will not go hungry!!Bonnie and Bill are both super friendly; they'll gladly give suggestions of things to do in the area. If you stay during Apple season, you have exclusive access to their 3 acre orchard where you can pick your own bag of apples!

We had an amazing stay at this cozy little bed and breakfast this weekend. Our daughter got married at a venue just down the road, and we were greeted by the owners with open arms and hearts. They pampered us during this very busy, stressful, and emotional event. The breakfast was delicious and I got to learn a few new homemade recipes! We even were sent home with a goodie bag of fresh made raspberry muffins! We will definitely be coming back for another get-away in this scenic gem in Apple Hill/Placerville area.

Bonnie and Bill have truly created the perfect retreat! My husband and I stayed here for a few nights for our mini honeymoon. The location is wonderful amongst the Apple Hill ranches. The house and grounds are immaculately kept and feel like a home-away-from-home. Bonnie and Bill welcomed us in with open arms and made sure we were comfortable. The breakfasts each morning were hot and delicious, the hot tub was clean and relaxing, and the game room was a fun treat! We were even given a bottle of bubbly to celebrate our wedding night!! Thank you for your hospitality and warm smiles!