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Elegant Custom Home! Lake! Swim! Fish! Hiking/Walking Trails! Boat!

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A lake with swimmers and orange buoys, a boat, and a forested hillside in the background.
A person sitting on a blue inflatable raft in a body of water.
A wooden picnic table with a view of a lake and forested hills.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, large windows, and a sloped roof.
A two-story house with a large front porch, a garage, and a swimming pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Collins Lake
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Browns Valley, CA
  • Place, Collins Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Lake Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Toyota Amphitheatre
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Custom Home! Lake! Swim! Fish! Hiking/Walking Trails! Boat!

Incredible custom built home inside Collins Lake campground! Walk to the lake. Chef's kitchen. WiFi. DISH. Outdoor BBQ & fire pit. 4 bedrooms. 4 bathrooms. Master bathroom with a large tub. Unique tranquil getaway with so much to do...or just relax and enjoy the serenity. Great for all ages! Hiking trails, amazing fishing, playground, zip line, volleyball court, boat Marina, boat/kayak/paddle board rentals, onsite store famous for their ice cream, Espresso bar. EV Charger! Includes passes to Collins Lake amenities!
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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is absolutely, positively NO pets and NO smoking inside, outside, or on the entire property.
Quiet hours: 10pm-8am. Not a “party pad”. If your intention is to party and if we receive complaints of excessive noise, we will ask you to leave.
PROHIBITED: Smoking, pets, drugs, fireworks of any kind, and any other illegal behavior.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3094972vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Browns Valley

Located in Browns Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Bridgeport Covered Bridge and Lola Montez House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Collins Lake Beach and Collins Lake. West Coast Falconry and Nevada County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Browns Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Collins Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Collins Lake Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento - 53 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Toyota Amphitheatre - 55 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds - 60 min drive - 61.0 km

Getting around

  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Round Up - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Willow Glen Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clover Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Collage - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lions Club - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Custom Home! Lake! Swim! Fish! Hiking/Walking Trails! Boat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant Custom Home! Lake! Swim! Fish! Hiking/Walking Trails! Boat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Custom Home! Lake! Swim! Fish! Hiking/Walking Trails! Boat!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Custom Home! Lake! Swim! Fish! Hiking/Walking Trails! Boat!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Elegant Custom Home! Lake! Swim! Fish! Hiking/Walking Trails! Boat! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Collins Lake Beach and Collins Lake. Clos Saron and Renaissance Vineyard & Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home with an absolutely gorgeous view of the lake. The house has all the amenities that were needed and the host was excellent with her instructions for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review! You were a wonderful guest and we hope to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
The Lake House is beautiful and was perfect for our family of 6 (2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 kiddos)! We had everything that we could need, and really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, especially after a busy day at the lake!! The host, Karen, was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for the great review! You were a wonderful guest and we hope to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was amazing, family friendly, great host communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review! I greatly appreciate it. You were a wonderful guest and would love to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIll B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home near the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you Jill! You are a wonderful guest and we would love to have you back yet again! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everthing we needed. Beautiful view of lake, comfortable beds and pillows plenty of parking and overall a great vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you for the great review Marilyn! You were a wonderful guest and we would love to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIll B.

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

Excellent home

Lovely place to stay with family on Collins lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you for the great review Jill. You were a pleasure to have as a guest and we hope to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen was so patient & helpful when I didn’t get the entrance info from VRBO. Her home is beautiful & fully stocked for your stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! You were a wonderful guest and we would love to have you back again for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audra q.

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

Beautiful view

Very spacious house. Plenty of room to hang out inside or out. Beautiful view of the lake while you BBQ and sit at the firepit. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
Thank you for your awesome review Audra! You were a wonderful guest and we would love to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Beautiful Lake House

We had a wonderful time staying in this amazing lake house. Very clean, comfy beds and the lake view is incredible. We had a senior graduating from Chico State. The drive was one hour, super easy. The rentals in Chico were outrageous, so if you don't mind a little drive, I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you for your great review, Kathy! You were a wonderful guest. We would love to have you back for another stay. Congrats again to your Chico State grad!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil N.

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

Amazing Home!

We stayed at the house and it was amazing. Over looks the lake. The house is very comfortable, modern and clean! The owner was a pleasure to work with. She checked on us multiple times during our stay making sure we were enjoying the property. It was a great experience and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review Neil! We greatly appreciate it! You were a fabulous guest with great communication. And, thanks again for leaving the home so nice! We would love to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil N.

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

Neil Nicholson

We have stayed here at this house before. It was as amazing as it was the first time we stayed. Beautiful home with an amazing view. Karen is a great host and and is very accommodating with any needs you may have!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you for your awesome review Neil! We are happy that you came back for a 2nd stay and hope to have you back yet again. You are a wonderful guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie D.

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

Beautiful home with amazing views!!

We have rented homes many times through Vrbo and this one was the best! The views of Collins Lake were amazing and we even spotted deer and a bald eagle!! The home had a great floor plan, was very clean and stocked with everything we could possibly need. And, we couldn’t have asked for a better host. Karen, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Thank you for the amazing review Vickie! You were a wonderful guest! We would love to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Joyous Family Celebration

We had an amazing time. The view is breathtaking!!! Wanted to bring it home with me. Karen allowed a handful of extra people to visit us one night for a few hours as my daughter’s rehearsal venue canceled very last minute! We had a marvelous family dinner! Was fantastic. Wedding was amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you for the amazing review Marcia! I am so glad everything went so well! You were a wonderful guest and we hope to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

Daughters 16th Birthday

We did a small family getaway with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins for our daughters 16th. A few of us stayed at the house while others stayed at some campsites nearby. We were all in awe with the property. The house was perfect, the view was breathe taking, and the house was fully stocked. Definitely would love to plan another visit back to this beautiful home. Nothing but good things from everyone with our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharen K.

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

Beautiful at Collins Lake

We rented this home in Collins Lake for a 3 night stay over Labor Day 2023. I have rented numerous VRBO and this one by far was the best stocked I have ever stayed in. Everything was clean, well stocked and it was extremely comfortable for our group of 4 adults and 4 children. Beautiful view of the lake from numerous rooms and the back patio, fire pit. The owner was very attentive to our concern about wifi, but we figured it out. This house would be fabulous for anyone to rent, and we hope to be back another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your amazing review Sharen! You were a wonderful guest and we hope to have you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunnyside G.

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

Charming and elegant

We came in from Washington. My kid was getting married around the corner but we are from the area originally so I knew where we were going. We used to camp at the lake. The instructions they sent was great. The view was awesome. The bed was comfortable and I loved the Jacuzzi tub. The communication with the host was spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate it. You were a wonderful guest. We hope to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Amazing Home!

We booked this home for my husband’s birthday in June and had an amazing time! This house is even more beautiful in real life. The house was also very well stocked with condiments, blankets, pillows and towels. To top it off, Karen is an amazing host. Very easy to work with and quick to respond to any questions. She even went out of her way to make sure we were able to retrieve some left behind items after our stay. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2024
Thank you for your great review! You were a wonderful guest. We would love to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Best Stay!

What an amazing place to stay! This home has been built with comfort & quality in mind. Three rooms have an adjoining bathroom making it perfect for a stay. The beds and sheets were the best, all of them. The towels fresh and the house was super clean. The master bath shower, amazing! We enjoyed the fire pit both nights and the view was unbeatable. We walked to get ice cream at night. Karen is a thoughtful & relaxed host. She communicates to make your stay a breeze. I am so very happy that she shares her house. I can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Wow! Thank you for this amazing review Denise! We greatly appreciate all of your kind words. You were a wonderful guest. We would love to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Views, Views, Views!

We just got back from this lovely home at Collins Lake. The floorpan was fantastic -- all one level, open floorpan, large kitchen, great bedrooms, plenty of baths! We loved being close to the lake, but not too close. The home was very private. We cooked, we played games, we sat outside and enjoyed the views. The communication with Karen prior to our arrival was nothing short of stellar. She answered every question in record time. Thanks, Karen, for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you for your amazing review Mary! We greatly appreciate it! You were a wonderful guest and we hope to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mario p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent place to spend time with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Karen List

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