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Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45

Family-friendly holiday home in Foresthill with a hot tub

137 sq ft of countertop! 2 fridges, 3 coffee makers, ovens and microwaves!

Circular drive, upper ADA parking spot, lot parks up to 30 cars!

Two entry paths. Most direct path has stairs, the other is wheel chair friendly

Overview
Location
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Exceptional

9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 432700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning

Explore the area

Foresthill, CA

Place, Auburn State Recreation Area
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Lake Clementine
‪20 min drive‬
Place, Placer County Museum
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 43)

Bedroom 8 —Private outdoor entrance and full bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Great Room

+12

13 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Room 1 —Queen and Twin bed with Private back porch exit

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Beds

Room 4

3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Cribs

Room 5

2 Single Beds

Room 6

4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room 7 Private full bath, private Outdoor Entrance

4 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 —Front bathroom by main entrance

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 —in hallway next to the great room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 —in room 7

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4–Back Bathroom, Next to industrial laundry room

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5–in room 8, private outdoor entrance

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45

🌲 Sleeps 47 • Weddings Welcome • 100 Guests • Parking 50 Cars • Forest Retreat

Bring everyone. Celebrate beautifully.
Forest Cottage is a one-of-a-kind wedding-friendly forest retreat designed for unforgettable gatherings—weddings, reunions, retreats, and celebrations—just minutes from Auburn, CA.

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🏡 What Makes This Place Special

✔ Sleeps 43 adults + 4 kids
✔ Weddings & events encouraged 💍
✔ Up to 100 wedding guests
✔ Parking for 30–50 cars 🚗
✔ Massive great room for gathering
✔ Open kitchen with 137 sq. ft. of counter space
✔ 2 bar areas
✔ Grand piano 🎹
✔ 5 full bathrooms (one with jetted whirlpool tub)
✔ Fast WiFi (100 Mbps)
✔ Backup generator
✔ Pet-friendly 🐾
✔ No event fee

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🌳 Outdoor Gathering Spaces

🔥 Fire pit with benches
🍽️ 8 picnic tables
🍔 BBQ grill
🏀 Basketball court
🛝 Fenced playground & swing set

✔ Tents and chairs allowed
✔ Ideal for outdoor ceremonies and receptions

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📍 Location
• 10 minutes to Auburn & I-80
• Near lakes, waterfalls, rafting & hiking
• Close to wedding venues
• Secluded forest feel with easy access

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⭐ Perfect For

• Weddings & rehearsal weekends
• Family reunions
• Church & youth retreats
• Multi-family vacations
• Corporate retreats

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🔔 Good to Know
• $1,500 average nightly rate
• 2-night minimum
• $500 cleaning fee
• Designed for respectful group stays

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

They will love the slides! Don’t wear white!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Cleanup after pets in fenced yard. Protect doors.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

It is imperative that you wheel all trash bins down to Spring Garden road for Monday Morning trash pickup. Please let us know if you forget so we can get them to the curb.

All ceiling fans must be manually turned off.

Take any trash that does not fit in the bins with you. Especially food trash (to deter the bears)

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please roll trash bins down to the road for the trash pick up 9am on Monday morning. Take all extra trash with you.

Please put soiled laundry in the laundry room sweep and do the dishes.

Please turn off all lights, fans, coolers, and the thermostat at check out. Shut the windows and lock the house.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Long-term renters welcome

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Foresthill

Foresthill is home to this holiday home. Bonitata Boutique Wine and Regal Auburn - California are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tahoe National Forest and Lake Clementine.

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Foresthill, CA

What's nearby

Auburn State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
Placer County Visitor Information Center - 18 min drive - 23.9 km
Lake Clementine - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
Placer County Museum - 21 min drive - 28.2 km
Gold Country Fairgrounds - 21 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

Auburn/Conheim Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪hotel california - ‬7 min drive
‪The Tin Lantern Bar & Grill - ‬28 min drive
‪Dragon Boat - ‬10 min drive
‪Brew Masters Deli - ‬9 min drive
‪The Mountain Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45 located?

Located in Foresthill, this family-friendly holiday home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Tahoe National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Foresthill Bridge and Placer County Visitor Information Center. Gold Country Fairgrounds and Lake Clementine are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natalya p.

3 Dec, 2025

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

Our stay was great! There were 42 people in total and we all had beds to sleep on. We celebrated thanksgiving together and had an amazing time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

28 Sept, 2025

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

It was the perfe t property for a ladies retreat. Lots of beds, plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanil P.

4 Jan, 2026

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

We were a group of 21 and there was enough room for everybody. The host was very detailed with all the instructions and that was super useful. The place is beautiful and well maintained. Although we could not use the outdoor facilities due to bad weather, there is a pretty good outdoor space for kids to play.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

3 Jan, 2026

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

My five children and all of their kids and I stayed at this house for three days over Christmas. We had such a great time! There were 11 grandkids 12 adults. We thought there was room for everyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

19 Jul, 2025

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

Awesome place!

It was relaxing and very spacious! My family enjoyed everything about the place. Highly recommend! Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

4 Dec, 2024

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

Great Stay

We had a great time at this property, would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

3 Aug, 2025

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

Great experience

Owners were easy to communicate with and responded quickly to all our questions

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sovanna H.

14 Jul, 2025

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

Our host was really responsive when we had any questions regarding the stay. Our family of 30 had a wonderful time and plenty of room for all of us. I love how there were two fridge. We needed that to store all the food we had for the weekend. Definitely will book it again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald and D.

22 Oct, 2024

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

We would love to come back

Perfect for our organization

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harshil G.

4 Dec, 2024

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

Retreat

The host was very responsive and the house was overall very spacious and had everything you could ask for.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Dec, 2022

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

The property was perfect for our large group.

Plenty of beds. Large kitchen. We had a great time just hanging out for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

27 Jan, 2020

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

Great family get together.

Wonderful property when you have multiple families with kids. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

1 Jan, 2023

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

Winter Trip

Our group had an amazing time at Forest Cottage. Plenty of space for our group and nice quiet environment. Thank you for the wonderful experience

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liliana C.

30 Jun, 2020

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

Awesome Cottage

My family and I had a great time. We loved the privacy of the location. We loved our family time, exploring the rivers and lakes around the area, bbq in the evenings, and bon fires at night. Awesome and comfortable house!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ranjith M.

2 Dec, 2024

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

Good property to stay with larger group

Location is quite and sourroubded by forest trees. Multiple hike options close by. Would like to mention property host is very responsible and quick responding to questions. Enough outdoor space to spending time with larger group. Overall we enjoyed stay at this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Dec, 2024

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

Amazing Family reunion!

The whole large family was impressed with the rooms, space family fun. Thank you for letting us enjoying your home! Margie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W., San Jose, CA

25 Jun, 2023

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

Great place for a large group with kids

The large outdoor play area, plethora of rooms and beds, and comfortable shared spaces makes this an amazing place for large groups with kids. Our group of 5 families with kids from 1 to 8 had a blast! A nearby grocery market makes for easy access to food and Auburn State Recreational Park (just 15 min drive away) is a fun place to hike and explore.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Loretta M.

8 Jan, 2025

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

Our Family Reunion

Our family stayed at the Forest Cottage last month for our family reunion. The house was exactly what we needed for our large family. Plenty of space and beds for all. It was raining while we were there so the kids could not go out but the yard has a lot to offer for kids

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Jun, 2023

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

Unique house in a beautiful location

I celebrated my 40th at Foresthill house with 12 of my close friends. We had a great time at the house, everyone had a bed, the kitchen was stocked and the hosts were so sweet. We found a great reservoir lake about 30 minutes away, but spent a ton of time at the house. The house feels like it’s all alone, yet it’s only about 15 minutes from Auburn. There is a Raley’s in auburn for easy access to groceries. We bbq’ed all and hung out by the fire pit at night. I would definitely stay there again for a similar occasion.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

30 Mar, 2023

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

Good spot for a gathering

Aurelia was super responsive to all of our messages. The house is in good shape and the kitchen is larger than it looks on the listing. We were hoping to use the deck, however it was under construction for our stay. We did need to spend some time cleaning up the place a bit more when we got there, but it wasn't too bad and the bedrooms and bathrooms were all in good shape. It is definitely a little cramped for larger (30+) groups, but for a short stay it's nice and we had a lovely time there!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Forest Cottage

Overall, Forest Cottage was wonderful, with enough room for everyone. The outdoors gave room for younger ones to run and play. The kitchen was large enough to serve everyone, and two refrigerators were a blessing. It might have been nice to have 2 stoves, but it worked. However, a few of the mattresses might need to be replaced. The cooling system was faulty at first, but they sent out a repairman as soon as we called to let them know.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke V.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect large house for big groups.

We rented this property to serve as a wedding house for our wedding party. Everyone got their own rooms, we were able to have a little get together for friends and family the night before the wedding. The kitchen had ample space for food and people. The house was very well stocked for all needs. Plenty of bathrooms which were nice and clean. Bedrooms were clean. The front yard was gated but not completely dog escape proof but served well for the kiddos. The check in process was smooth and easy. Communication and flexibility with Aurelia was so nice!! Had the best weekend of our lives!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Great for large groups

We had a family reunion with 21 people stay at Forest Cottage. There was plenty of space, our children ages 1-11 loved the “park” as they called it, which was the large, completely fenced play area out front which we could watch them play from the front deck or from the many windows in the house. The kitchen is very well equipped with many pots and pans, dishes, etc. There is a big closet with lots of family games. Plenty of bedding and towels are provided, as well as hand soap, TP, and paper towels. We all had such a great time and hope to come back for our next reunion.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin M.

28 Aug, 2025

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

Was great, so much space and beds, really loved it

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

18 Aug, 2025

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

Wonderful home for big events

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Aurelia Lunceford

I’m from Southern Utah. I met my husband at the university. We moved near to his hometown in California and renovated a preschool to fit our large family of 13 children. I enjoy writing music, especially for vocals. I’m working on a musical right now. I like being a host for VRBO because nothing brings me more joy than bringing families and friends together in a beautiful setting.

Why they chose this property

I love the forest here. There is a beautiful 1 mile hike through the neighborhood to owl Creek. It overlooks the Divide and is breathtaking.

What makes this property unique

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 43)

Bedroom 8 —Private outdoor entrance and full bathroom

Great Room

Room 1 —Queen and Twin bed with Private back porch exit

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

Room 5

Room 6

Room 7 Private full bath, private Outdoor Entrance

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 —Front bathroom by main entrance

Bathroom 2 —in hallway next to the great room

Bathroom 3 —in room 7

Bathroom 4–Back Bathroom, Next to industrial laundry room

Bathroom 5–in room 8, private outdoor entrance

Spaces

About this property

Forest Cottage Large Group Retreat 27 beds Sleeps 45

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Foresthill

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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10/10

9.8/10

9.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalya p.

Natalya p.

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

Cheri H.

10/10 Excellent

Sanil P.

Sanil P.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Kathy W.

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Awesome place!

William C.

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Great Stay

Katie F.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

Great experience

Jerry D.

10/10 Excellent

Sovanna H.

Sovanna H.