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Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining!

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New 3-car driveway poured in 2024, house was freshly painted in 2023!
100 steps from the front door is this: the best swimming hole in town!
Don't want to shuttle? Pedal from home to some of the best trails in California.
Modern farmhouse kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101840 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Downieville, CA
  • Place, Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Downieville Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Downieville Downhill
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining!

Newly renovated Victorian cottage, set in the heart of Downieville. Nestled between 2 rivers, the cottage offers a relaxing retreat. Swim, bike, fish, walk or simply watch the world go by in this Sierra goldmine town, surrounded by nature.

The space

Our family loves our cottage. In the winter there's nothing like snuggling up and sitting around the fire playing board games. In the summer it's all about the outdoors. Sit on the porch and watch the world go by, explore the Sierra's all around you, or be adventurous and try out the famous downhill mountain bike rides.

Other things to note

The cottage backs onto the hill and has a large garden extending up the mountain. There's a very small pond on the hill so watch out if you have very young kids.

The garden is terraced with dry stone walls all the way back and offers great views and walks straight up the hill. Tread with caution as the hill is steep.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Turn off the gas for the BBQ when done.
Do not leave food or garbage outside at night. The bears will get into it and make a mess.
All houses in the area run on a septic tank. Please only the single ply toilet paper we provide in the toilet. Try to avoid using the garbage disposal

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Downieville

Downieville is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tahoe National Forest and Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails, while Downieville Museum and Underground Gold Miners Museum are cultural highlights.
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Downieville, CA

What's nearby

  • Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Downieville Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Downieville Downhill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gold Lake - 46 min drive - 52.5 km
  • South Yuba River State Park - 54 min drive - 66.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Rivers Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cocina De Oro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Charles Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boomtown Lounge & Backyard - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining!?

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining! on Jul 4, 2026 start from $524, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining! located?

Situated in Downieville, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest, Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails, and Downieville Museum. The Downieville Downhill is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to escape the city. The process was easy, the hosts were communicative and easy to reach, property exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, everything was just as described. Great location and everything worked out as expected. We even had a guest appearance of 3 bears meandering thought the backyard on our first day. Great spot, great host, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Biking Trip

Stayed with friends for a weekend of mountain biking. Plenty of beds. The backyard was not big enough to hang out in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doug j.

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

Charming Downieville house

Nice house and location; had everything we needed except functional upstairs windows (also screens would have been nice on windows that did work) - hard to ventilate upstairs because of window situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Charming Cottage in Downieville

This is a charming home which is well located...just a couple of blocks to Main St and and an easy walk to food, drink, and the river. We found the house to be clean, not fussy, full of light and a lovely long farm table where we shared breakfast with the sun pouring in the back window. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room. We were in Downieville for a wedding and this was the perfect home base for us. The owners were fantastic to communicate with before our stay -- very responsive. We were glad there was air conditioning downstairs on a warm day--and the upper rooms did cool off once the windows were opened in the evening. We couldn't figure out how to open dishwasher so we didn't use it, but we didn't cook much so hand washing wasn't a problem. The kitchen is well outfitted and the BBQ worked well. If you are planning on bringing a lot of food, the fridge is a charming period looking model, but it is on the small side so you might think about bringing a cooler. It was fine for our small group of three and we didn't cook very much so the fridge was fine for four days. Internet is good and needed because the town is spotty with cell phone coverage. We saw a lovely buck in the back yard and a black bear wandered through the back hillside one morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyle e.

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

Yellow house for the win!

We had an excellent stay in Downieville thanks to the hospitality and friendliness of our host. The house was clean, comfortable and easy to find. The host was super easy to contact and friendly. Would absolutely rent this house again and recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew j.

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

Perhaps making sure prospective tenants are aware of limited groceries we were

Just what we expected Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

50th Anniversary

Good hikes, plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lani S.

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

Super cottage in Downieville with everything you need

Our group of 7 had a fantastic stay in this cottage. We also had a 2 more drop in for drinks/dinner after the ride. Parking was easy, air conditioning was quite useful one day, kitchen is huge and big dining table for a large group. The place was clean and charming. It's just across the bridge from town so an easy walk but you don't hear any noise. Also a very short stroll to jump in the river. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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

Perfect Cottage for Families

We had a Blast and can't wait to come back! Lots of Fun things to do and liked the convenience of the river being so close to the home. 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Excellent location & house!

We had a great time. Wonderful house, very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Don R.

Great place and very comfortable. Very close to swimming hole.

Kitchen is well equipped and furniture is comfortable. Parking is tight but available down and across the street. The downstairs AC is appreciated on hot summer days. The upstairs is without AC and can get quite hot. Otherwise it’s a great place to hangout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Allison Rosdahl

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We bought this home in 2018 after falling in love with Downieville over the previous few decades of visiting. We spend one week a year in Downieville at our home, and truly it is the highlight of our year. The home is owned by two brothers, Devan and Dallin, who grew up mountain biking here and have since grown to enjoy all that Downieville has to offer. You can find us when we are visiting either on our bikes high in the mountains, relaxing by the (or often in) the river (ask us about our favorite swimming holes!), or enjoying a delicious meal / drink at one of the awesome restaurants in town. We have been VRBO/Airbnb hosts since we first purchased this home, both to help us pay for the upkeep but also to share our favorite cottage in our favorite place. Since owning it, we have taken every dollar that the house has earned and invested it into the home - both because we want our guests to have a perfect visit but also because this is where we spend our summer vacations!

Why they chose this property

Easy, flat walk to everything - the river, restaurants, the bike shops, coffee shops, etc. There is nothing better in our mind than walking downtown after a long day on the bike or river to grab dinner and a drink.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is original to Downieville, thought to have been built in 1890. While it has plenty of character I would argue what really makes it unique are some of the conveniences we have added over the past few years including: air conditioning (most homes don't have this in the summer and AC is a must!), an easily accessible flat paved driveway (walk around town and you will quickly see how rare this truly is), 4 bedrooms with 2 updated bathrooms with walk-in showers, and our beautiful porch (rebuilt in 2022 w/ trex) - our favorite place for a morning coffee.

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