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Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town

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A rustic outdoor bathroom with a wooden tub, a vertical wooden structure, and a stone-tiled floor.
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A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets.
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a field of blue flowers.
A river with a stone bridge and rocky terrain.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Smartsville, CA
  • Place, Nevada County Fairgrounds
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Toyota Amphitheatre
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Smartsville

Located in Smartsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Northstar Mine Powerhouse & Pelton Wheel Museum and Grass Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grass Valley Brewing and Ol' Republic Brewery. Nevada County Fairgrounds and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Smartsville, CA

What's nearby

  • South Yuba River State Park - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Beale Air Force Base - 23 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds - 29 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento - 48 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Toyota Amphitheatre - 51 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 40 min drive
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lizard Valley Beach Club - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blue Cow Deli - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tack Room Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town on 2 Jan 2027 start from £259, 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 at Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Getaway on a beautiful creek with trails, outdoor bath/shower, near town located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Englebright Lake. South Yuba River State Park and Bridgeport Covered Bridge 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 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and quaint little place great for a getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay, good way to get outdoors but have more conveniences than camping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is paradise. We stayed a few nights last week. The tiny home was very clean and comfortable. The property is huge. Felt like we were a million miles away from civilization, but really just a short drive to good restaurants and grocery stores in Grass Valley The creek is so pretty. It was nice to cool off in the water. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe was great returning messages. The land was a great place to relax and enjoy tranquility. Short distance to lake, grass valley and Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. It's nice to be in such a peaceful and tranquil place while being so close to town. Thanks for the review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome and relaxing place to stay!

It's a chill property with a creek nearby. There's also a couple of lakes if you want to rent a boat, but just kicking back in the yard is great! I always love outdoor baths and showers as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Communing with nature!

Cozy, comfortable, perfect for star gazing with the beautiful stream in the background.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Cozy little tiny house in a quiet little valley. Very private. Short walk to the creek. Enjoyed hanging out by the fire pit. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Had a great stay! Hard to find anything as quiet and remote as this. We were completely alone on 135 acres and it was so relaxing. Know before you go that this place is off grid and primitive and you should be the type of person who knows how to flip a circuit breaker and trouble shoot minor issues. Also it’s not a hot tub, it’s a bathtub and it gets cold pretty fast so that part was disappointing as I was looking forward to a soak. Oh well. Saw a great thunderstorm so that made it all amazing.
Deer creek was high!
Sooo many amazing mushrooms!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
I'm glad you had a great stay! It is special to have 135 acres to yourself. Since your trip, I've upgraded the water heater so it will be a better bath experience if you ever decide to stay at Confluence Ranch again. Thanks for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

We went for a long weekend in autumn with our three elderly dogs. This was the ideal location to take them away from other people and animals. We only saw wild turkeys and my sister and one dog enjoyed dipping in the creek. Lots of flat areas to walk if you have mobility issues (our dogs did); a hammock; games; small kitchen; gorgeous outdoor tub and shower (as well as an indoor shower that we did not use); composting toilets; seating areas; outdoor grill (we didn't use); and, outdoor lights. This property looks like it will be developed to house a number of sites in the future so go while you can still enjoy it by yourself!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thanks for the lovely review! I am happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a large property on which to spend time alone, feels like a square mile. With three days to enjoy a stay, I found that the place is a rare opportunity to witness nature on its terms. The oak/pine woodlands with resident wild turkeys and deer, and a kestrel flying, greeted me along the steep driveway after leaving the main road. At a creekside meadow find a tiny home set close to its outdoor living areas. Once out of the car notice the sound of rushing water that pervades.The host has included accessories indoors and out to support your enjoyment with board games and a disc golf course. The tiny home offers the basic comforts to the traveler, much expanded by the outdoor shower and tub patio, a hot tub, outdoor seating and cooking spots. These comforts and the scale of the outdoor space and creek frontage remind you to do more living outside.Back at home, I continue to dwell on Deer Creek Ranch. What would I do there next time? Bring a guest, binoculars, a flashlight, and make use of the outdoor fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway for 2 pups

Great tiny house on lots n lots of property. We hiked to the creek which in April was very active and if you travel further into the property, there are wonderful views and swimming holes (5 mins. drive with our Bronco). The turkeys visited daily even with our pups. The only sounds are the creek, crickets, and frogs. Awesomeness! We BBQ-ed (gas grill) and played dominos AND talked to each other. I learned to use a French press coffee maker which turned out my husband loves. Lots of off grid choices for this property. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny but not

The setting, steps away from Deer Creek, was just what the Dr. ordered. The tiny house was quaint, clean, stocked with nice touches and secluded. The outdoor tub and shower was amazing to have on this, hottest weekend of the year. They had a gas grill, frisbee golf, tire swing and board games to keep you busy. The creek was cool and running fast, perfect for sitting in and cooling off. The AC unit was a beast and keep the tiny house cold, actually had to sleep with covers on! It's the perfect spot for 1 or 2 to "get away" from the city and crowds but not too far from necessities. There is no wifi however they do have a cell booster for those that like to keep in touch with social media posting pics and chatting. Overall it met my expectations and what made it more was the great communication from the owners and their openess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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