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100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nevada City, CA
- Place, South Yuba River State Park10 min walk
- Place, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park21 min drive
- Place, Beale Air Force Base51 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bird Bedroom
1 King Bed
Downstairs Studio 1
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Studio 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Forest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Incense Cedar Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room Foldout
1 Double Futon
Madrone Bedroom
1 King Bed
Manzanita Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 5 - Bath House
Toilet · Shower only
Downstairs Bathroom & Claw Foot Tub
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Bathroom off Kitchen
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Hall Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Master Bathroom & Spacious Tub
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area
About this property
100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails
Enjoy an unforgettable experience, rejuvenating with friends and family in nature, while just 10 minutes from historic Nevada City's shops and restaurants. The spacious 7-bedroom, 9-bed Forest Homestead (1 king, 6 queens, plus queen sofa sleeper, twin bed & 4 groomed tent sites) is located on 100 acres, with a sunny deck overlooking a the mountains.
Guests can enjoy a 15-mile private network of beautiful hiking & mountain biking trails and a creek with cascading waterfalls in winter & spring, just a 5-minute drive from the south yuba state park and yuba river swimming holes.
The 3,500 sf homestead offers privacy and outdoor beauty for guests seeking time in nature, while just 10 minutes from historic Nevada City’s theater, local shops, and gourmet restaurants. It is the ideal getaway for groups of outdoor enthusiasts, healing retreats, and families.
Gaze at the trees and wildlife from the privacy of each of the 7 bedrooms and relax together in the two living rooms upstairs, one with a wood stove, the living room downstairs, the game room or the mountain-view deck. Each of the 5 bathrooms feature organic towels and natural products.
The master bedroom features a king mattress with organic sheets and private bathroom with spacious, over-sized relaxation tub. The four other bedrooms on the main floor and foldout queen sleeper include queen-sized beds with organic sheets and forest views.
The downstairs, accessible through the kitchen and also by driving directly to the back entry, includes two sunny bedrooms with queen beds, a bathroom with a claw foot tub and shower. The downstairs has an additional kitchen, another spacious living room lined with sugar pine from the land and a wood stove for cozy winter nights.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything a chef might need, including a double oven, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee grinder, pots and pans.
The game room is set-up with a pool table that converts to ping pong table, dart board, and board games. Outdoor on-site activities include hiking and mountain biking on private trails, hammock naps and a three-hole frisbee golf course.
On-Site Activities Included in Retreat:
-- 15-miles of Private Trails
--Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Dart Board
-- Board Games
-- Frisbee Golf, 3 holes
--Weber BBQ
--Hammock Village
-- Mountain-View Deck with Sun Umbrella, Outdoor Tables, Seating Area
-- Creek Picnic & Wading Areas (20-minute walk)
On-Site Activities Available by reservation
--Horseback riding
--Catered Meals
--Plant Walk / Wild Forage Class
--Guided Mountain Bike Ride
--Thai Massage
--Yoga Class
--Child Care
--Meeting Facilitation and Event Planning
In addition to hiking and mountain bike trails right outside the front door, access to the Yuba River at the South Yuba River state park at Purdon Crossing is a short drive by car from the retreat. With 650-acres of sought-after state park hiking trails, mountain biking and refreshing river swimming in summer, it is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors.
Other Nearby Attractions
Scott’s Flat Lake (Boating, Swimming, Kayaking, Fishing), Rollins Lake (Boating, Fishing), Bullard’s Bar Lake (Boating, Fishing), Empire Mine (Historic), Malakoff Diggins (Historic, Hiking), South Yuba State Park Swimming & Hiking (Bridgeport, Edward’s Crossing, 49 Bridge, Purdon Crossing) Rock Creek Nature Trail (Hiking), Hirschman Pond Trail (Nevada City Hiking) Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Historic Downtown Nevada City & Grass Valley
Travel Times
The retreat is 10 minutes from Nevada City, 15 minutes to Grass Valley, 20 minutes to Scott’s Flat Lake, 1 ½ hours to Lake Tahoe, Reno and Sacramento and 2 ½ hours to San Francisco (depending on Bay Area traffic).
***Ask for details on other lodging on the land
Guests can enjoy a 15-mile private network of beautiful hiking & mountain biking trails and a creek with cascading waterfalls in winter & spring, just a 5-minute drive from the south yuba state park and yuba river swimming holes.
The 3,500 sf homestead offers privacy and outdoor beauty for guests seeking time in nature, while just 10 minutes from historic Nevada City’s theater, local shops, and gourmet restaurants. It is the ideal getaway for groups of outdoor enthusiasts, healing retreats, and families.
Gaze at the trees and wildlife from the privacy of each of the 7 bedrooms and relax together in the two living rooms upstairs, one with a wood stove, the living room downstairs, the game room or the mountain-view deck. Each of the 5 bathrooms feature organic towels and natural products.
The master bedroom features a king mattress with organic sheets and private bathroom with spacious, over-sized relaxation tub. The four other bedrooms on the main floor and foldout queen sleeper include queen-sized beds with organic sheets and forest views.
The downstairs, accessible through the kitchen and also by driving directly to the back entry, includes two sunny bedrooms with queen beds, a bathroom with a claw foot tub and shower. The downstairs has an additional kitchen, another spacious living room lined with sugar pine from the land and a wood stove for cozy winter nights.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything a chef might need, including a double oven, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee grinder, pots and pans.
The game room is set-up with a pool table that converts to ping pong table, dart board, and board games. Outdoor on-site activities include hiking and mountain biking on private trails, hammock naps and a three-hole frisbee golf course.
On-Site Activities Included in Retreat:
-- 15-miles of Private Trails
--Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Dart Board
-- Board Games
-- Frisbee Golf, 3 holes
--Weber BBQ
--Hammock Village
-- Mountain-View Deck with Sun Umbrella, Outdoor Tables, Seating Area
-- Creek Picnic & Wading Areas (20-minute walk)
On-Site Activities Available by reservation
--Horseback riding
--Catered Meals
--Plant Walk / Wild Forage Class
--Guided Mountain Bike Ride
--Thai Massage
--Yoga Class
--Child Care
--Meeting Facilitation and Event Planning
In addition to hiking and mountain bike trails right outside the front door, access to the Yuba River at the South Yuba River state park at Purdon Crossing is a short drive by car from the retreat. With 650-acres of sought-after state park hiking trails, mountain biking and refreshing river swimming in summer, it is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors.
Other Nearby Attractions
Scott’s Flat Lake (Boating, Swimming, Kayaking, Fishing), Rollins Lake (Boating, Fishing), Bullard’s Bar Lake (Boating, Fishing), Empire Mine (Historic), Malakoff Diggins (Historic, Hiking), South Yuba State Park Swimming & Hiking (Bridgeport, Edward’s Crossing, 49 Bridge, Purdon Crossing) Rock Creek Nature Trail (Hiking), Hirschman Pond Trail (Nevada City Hiking) Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Historic Downtown Nevada City & Grass Valley
Travel Times
The retreat is 10 minutes from Nevada City, 15 minutes to Grass Valley, 20 minutes to Scott’s Flat Lake, 1 ½ hours to Lake Tahoe, Reno and Sacramento and 2 ½ hours to San Francisco (depending on Bay Area traffic).
***Ask for details on other lodging on the land
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Childcare available upon request
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$25 per pet; please clean up after pet
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure to turn off a/c and lights.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Nevada City
Located in Nevada City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Yuba River State Park and Pioneer Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nevada City, CA
What's nearby
- South Yuba River State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Center For The Arts - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
- Scotts Flat Lake - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park - 21 min drive - 16.0 km
- Beale Air Force Base - 51 min drive - 55.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Willo - 12 min drive
- Dakan - 11 min drive
- National Hotel - 11 min drive
- Stonehouse Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Northridge Restaurant - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
22 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Y T.
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Y T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jaime E.
20 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
Jaime E.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mara f.
22 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family vacation
Mara f.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessy L.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home for group
Jessy L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
maureen a.
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
maureen a.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexis P.
10 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First family traditional getaway
Alexis P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jordan D.
1 Mar 2018
This house was terrific. Very spacious. This is a great home for large groups.
Jordan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property!!
Susan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
17 Jun 2016
My group really enjoyed staying here. It suited our needs perfectly!
Karen B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
10/10 Excellent
Cole M.
10 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor weekend
Cole M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat!
Lori K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas celebration
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
26 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trail system
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
LL B.
13 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
LL B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Xia L.
2 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Xia L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Megan F.
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun with doggos
Megan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
2 Oct 2018
Third Annual Retreat
Karen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Toral F.
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely trails around property
Toral F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thelma F.
25 Sept 2018
Great weekend with friends
Thelma F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Leah T.
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay
Leah T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kay B.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, roomy house
Kay B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shellie C.
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place for Retreat
Shellie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn M.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Carolyn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Alicia
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