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A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a red armchair, a beige sofa, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a TV, a bookshelf, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A kitchen with a tiled countertop, a toaster, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A wooden deck with railings, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with a railing, a green building with a window, and a flag.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kentucky Mine Museum
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Sierra City, CA
  • Place, Kentucky Mine Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Loves Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Sardine Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 - master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - joined space. Bedroom 3 has 2 sleeping areas.. Have to walk thru bedroom 3 to access other bed. Pocket door separates them

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sierra City Retreat -

Our Sierra City Retreat is ~ 1900 square feet of cozy living space. With 2 separate living areas, and room to sleep 6, there is space for everyone. Our cabin is located on a quiet street in a wooded park like setting. You are walking distance to the Pacific Crest Trail and the river, ~ 1.5 miles to town. Its central location and higher elevation make it a popular rental year round

Sierra City lies along the North Yuba River at about 4,500 feet in the shadow of the 9,000 foot Sierra Buttes. It's proximity to the Lakes Basin (45 alpine lakes within 15 miles) and Yuba Pass (7,250 feet) make it a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to get away. Fishing, hiking, swimming and mountain biking (~12 miles from infamous “Downieville Downhill”) are all very popular in the summer as well as cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter. The nearest alpine skiing is located in Truckee ~ 46 miles from our cabin.

**PLEASE NOTE: This home has (2) security cameras installed. One that is pointed towards the front and street. The 2nd is installed on the back of the home, pointing towards the back/shed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
Garbage removed at departure Please take all garbage with you. If left behind a fee of $30 will be held from your security deposit
Quiet Hours: From 10:00pm to 7:00am, daily. During these “quiet hours,” no sound shall be audible from the property line to neighboring properties
Prohibited per Code §8.12.050:Campfires, bonfires, pit fires, charcoal/wood fueled barbeques, fireworks, open flame from wood/charcoal

Important information

You need to know

Property # 225564vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sierra City

Sierra City is home to this holiday home. Kentucky Mine Museum and Downieville Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Downieville Downhill and Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Sierra City, CA

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Mine Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Loves Falls - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lower Sardine Lake - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Upper Sardine Lake - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Graeagle Meadows Golf Course - 54 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Creek Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Moose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sardine Lake Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Sierra City Hotel Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Buckhorn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra City Retreat - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sierra City Retreat - ?

As of 12 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sierra City Retreat - on 26 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,014, 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 Sierra City Retreat - ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sierra City Retreat - ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sierra City Retreat - ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sierra City Retreat - located?

This family-friendly Sierra City holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Kentucky Mine Museum. Loves Falls and Big Springs Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jenifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful mountain getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Speaking as a group of mountain bikers that needed multiple beds, this rental could not have been better. The entire house was well stocked with everything you might need as well. We will be back and stay longer so we can take advantage of that patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice and clean and perfect for our family. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, comfortable beds, great for a family as there are 4 bedrooms and 2 indoor areas to hang out in, kitchen is large and well-stocked. Host is very responsive. About as close to the Lakes Basin area as you can get if you don’t want to camp. While on the expensive side, price is comparable to other rentals and inventory in that area is scarce, so we would definitely recommend this place for a family or group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lillybird

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Loved the location and were able to hike the Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout and the Sardine Lakes too!!! Great place - would totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Great place

Clean, comfortable, well laid out and stocked.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn H.

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

Amazing Stay!

Our stay at Erin’s property was excellent! The house had everything we needed and was located in a beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great Fishing Trip

My family and I had a great stay in this lovely warm home. Great location and awesome fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Great location for weekend trip

Comfortable, well-equipped home. Though larger than the two of us needed, the location was very convenient--short walk to excellent hiking trails, and short drive to Sardine Lake and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

High Sierra Paradise

Such an amazing property! Our family enjoyed the cabin so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bryan b.

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

Great place!

We loved our stay in Sierra city! The house is clean and very cozy with all the amenities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

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

Paradise in the woods

Lovely place in a beautiful setting! Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mount Tam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, lots of space no problems!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Sierra City

Amazing property amazing people!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Sierra city getaway

The house is in a great location. It may be close To the highway , but we hardly heard a thing. The house is spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well stocked, and has plenty of room for multiple chefs ! We are definitely considering it again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Cabin in the Woods

This is a wonderful home located in a beautiful location. The house is well appointed and has a kitchen with every thing one needs to make simple to fancy meals. The river is just a short walk away and we caught a few fish. Access to the Pacific Crest Trail is just up the street and is an easy hike to Loves Falls. The mid-June weather was warm and evenings cool. Location is very quiet in the evenings with a little bit of road noise during the day. We had a fantastic stay and looking forward to return trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Sierra City

Comfortable home. It was clean and cozy. It was a little hot at night in the upstairs bedrooms, so more fans would have been helpful. There were ceiling fans in most of the rooms, which helped keep those rooms cool. The location was perfect for getting on the road to our hike and the concert at Kentucky Mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location, loved the big, well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. As another guest suggested, a few more floor fans would be helpful. It was pretty hot and the tiny bugs got in through the screens, so we hesitated opening windows at night. Would also recommend updating the description to indicate two of the bedrooms are connected, with no external exit from one of them. Would have been awkward if we had 2 adults staying in both rooms. Overall, loved the place and would go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Truly Wonderful

We stayed here for 3 nights for our Sons wedding. Erin was wonderful before we came in answering all of our questions. The house is a perfect location and easy to get to. Beds were very comfortable and has a very homey feeling. I recommend this place very highly and next time we go to Sierra City I will be asking Erin to rent their beautiful home again. We only had 1 problem the land line did not work we tried to call the house our son rent and he tried to call us so we called each other through instant messenger with wifi it worked perfect. Thank you for everything Erin hope to be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for us. The WiFi was strong enough for both my brother and I to work remote and simultaneously take zoom calls. It wasn’t too hot either - plenty of fans (including overhead which so many places do not here!) and windows helped a lot. There is a huge fully stocked kitchen. Highly recommend for your stay in the Lakes Basin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Sierra Hideaway

Very nice, warm and comfortable home. Made the perfect place for the boys family fishing trip! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Very Enjoyable Stay

Our son and three grandchildren joined us at this home over the 4th of July. With two living areas and a great patio area, it is very spacious and comfortable for families. Our grandchildren, ranging in age from 12 to 18, loved having their own area. The home is located a short walk from the Pacific Crest trailhead and is close to town, though not walking distance. The kitchen is very well-equipped, as is the rest of the home. We do recommend that guests bring all food as shopping is very limited. This home is a comfortable, relaxing home base for exploring the truly beautiful area surrounding it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Beautiful Sierra Getaway

Easily accommodated 3 outdoorsy couples and was close to so many places to hike with great views. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

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

Comfy. Convenient

Everything was as expected and Erin is super-responsive. We had friends and family in the area so it worked out beautifully. Very well-stocked kitchen, though we mostly ate out at restaurants. Had fun playing with the Foosball table and even eventually beat my son at it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan M.

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

The place is better than pictures

The place is better than pictures show - it's clearly an older house, however it is clean, bathrooms are not terribly outdated, everything we needed was there, and everything worked. It can fit 7~9 ppl, including up to 6~7 adults, I'd say 3 couples comfortably + up to 3 kids: you get 1br with Queen bed + 2xTwins on the first floor, shared bathroom on the first floor as well, then master br + bath on the second floor, and 2 more bedrooms on the second floor that are built so that you have to go through first one to get into second. People in those bedrooms also have to use bathroom on the first floor, or go through master br to get into the bath on the second floor. The place has 2 decks on the second level to see the sky and stars + some socializing space with grills & fireplace on the first level. Two living rooms, one on each floor. No garage, yard space is minimal. All in all, it's comfortable with nice updates, nothing fancy, but then again you should not expect to find a 5-star hotel in Sierra City - instead, nature and outdoors are spectacular. Absolutely stunning waterfall is within a walking distance from the house, and several beautiful lakes are 5~10min drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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