The Nomad House- A Gold Country Retreat

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Penn Valley, CA

South Yuba River State Park1 min walk
Englebright Lake21 min drive
Collins Lake53 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SAC-Sacramento Executive)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The Nomad House

This beautiful home was built in 1982 on 60 acres of hillside property above the south fork of the Yuba River in northern California's historic Mother Lode gold country. It's just 20 minutes from the quaint towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. The interior features a twenty foot high cathedral ceiling, with three bedrooms sleeping up to seven, and two full baths on the upper floor. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor gas grill, hot tub and swimming pool. High speed internet access is included. The large outdoor deck offers a view of Lake Engelbright, which is fed by the Yuba. Our caretakers, Dave and Nacala, are available to provide any help and information you may need.

Property manager

Nacala & Dave Salazar

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

ONLY 1 pet allowed per booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If booking is over 1 month, we reserve the right to enter and visually inspect the house. We agree to give renters 24 hours notice.

No fires or flames outside due to extreme wildfire risk.

Bringing a pet that was not disclosed in the booking is prohibited.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Penn Valley

Located in Penn Valley, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Bridgeport Covered Bridge and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pilot Peak Winery and Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery. Traveling with kids? Consider Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Nevada County Fairgrounds. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Penn Valley, CA

What's nearby

South Yuba River State Park - 1 min walk
Bridgeport Covered Bridge - 9 min drive
Englebright Lake - 21 min drive
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 22 min drive
Collins Lake - 53 min drive

Getting around

Colfax Station - 44 min drive
Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Blue Cow Deli - 18 min drive
Taco Bell - 18 min drive
Twelve 28 Kitchen - 15 min drive
Northridge Restaurant - 18 min drive
Crazy 4 Yogurt - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Nomad House- A Gold Country Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R&R

If you’re looking for a great place to unwind this is it. We booked this place for our anniversary and when we arrived we were greeted with some freshly picked flowers from their garden and a bottle of champagne as an added bonus. The pool and hot tub were amazing. Thank you very much for making our anniversary extra special!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L., Oakland

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

we come here every year

and it's the best!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Great home and location to visit with family that lives in the area. Home is remote, but not too far from town. Home has everything you need and more! The pool was wonderful and the hot tub was great during the cooler mornings. Thank you for having us. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine S.

7 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit ❤️

We love the nomad house! This was our second stay with friends and we had a fabulous time cooking, playing games and hanging out near the pool. This house is fabulous for relaxing with friends and family and we look forward to returning again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022