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RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole!
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft
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Explore the area
Auburn, CA
- Place, Higgins Village4 min drive
- Place, Auburn Valley Golf Club8 min drive
- Place, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital8 min drive
- Airport, Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)62 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole!
Come and get away from it all at Riverbend Retreat, nestled in the woods along a gorgeous bend of the Bear River with a swimming hole just below the house.
Relax on the deck and listen to the river and enjoy the peaceful natural setting. Take a dip in the private swimming hole, curl up in front of the fire, or take a walk through the woods. The house is just 10 minutes from town, but you will feel like you have the view from the deck all to yourself, surrounded by tree covered hills, granite outcroppings, and bright stars on clear nights.
If you want to explore the area, Riverbend Retreat is within 20 minutes of the historic gold rush towns of Old Auburn, Grass Valley, and Nevada City, with restaurants, shopping, and nearby wineries. Hiking and scenery abound in the Sierra foothills and in the winter months its only one hour up to the ski resorts of Tahoe.
This home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and can comfortably sleep 6 adults. The master bedroom has a King bed, en suite bathroom, and its own deck access overlooking the river. There are king size beds in the other two bedrooms as well. The house is one level with no interior stairs, but there are stairs leading to the lower deck and river access.
Newly remodeled full kitchen, outdoor grill, and laundry room. TV with streaming, DVD player with large DVD collection, and games and puzzles for your use. Parking for up to three cars in the driveway with an EV charger available in the garage. Starlink Satellite Wi-Fi is available, cell signal varies by carrier.
Dogs are welcome but should be leashed outside for their own safety.
We do not recommend for children under 5 years old due to the river access, wildlife, and high deck.
For protection of our guests and property, there are two security cameras with a view of the driveway entrance area.
Relax on the deck and listen to the river and enjoy the peaceful natural setting. Take a dip in the private swimming hole, curl up in front of the fire, or take a walk through the woods. The house is just 10 minutes from town, but you will feel like you have the view from the deck all to yourself, surrounded by tree covered hills, granite outcroppings, and bright stars on clear nights.
If you want to explore the area, Riverbend Retreat is within 20 minutes of the historic gold rush towns of Old Auburn, Grass Valley, and Nevada City, with restaurants, shopping, and nearby wineries. Hiking and scenery abound in the Sierra foothills and in the winter months its only one hour up to the ski resorts of Tahoe.
This home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and can comfortably sleep 6 adults. The master bedroom has a King bed, en suite bathroom, and its own deck access overlooking the river. There are king size beds in the other two bedrooms as well. The house is one level with no interior stairs, but there are stairs leading to the lower deck and river access.
Newly remodeled full kitchen, outdoor grill, and laundry room. TV with streaming, DVD player with large DVD collection, and games and puzzles for your use. Parking for up to three cars in the driveway with an EV charger available in the garage. Starlink Satellite Wi-Fi is available, cell signal varies by carrier.
Dogs are welcome but should be leashed outside for their own safety.
We do not recommend for children under 5 years old due to the river access, wildlife, and high deck.
For protection of our guests and property, there are two security cameras with a view of the driveway entrance area.
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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: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not recommended for children under 8.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
Property Registration Number 81722
About the area
Auburn
Located in Auburn, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Auburn Valley Golf Club and DarkHorse Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Auburn State Recreation Area and Placer Nature Center.
Auburn, CA
What's nearby
- Higgins Village - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
- Auburn Valley Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
- Lake Combie - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
- Ridge Golf Club - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Dew Drop Inn - 9 min drive
- Panera Bread - 8 min drive
- Dutch Bros Coffee - 6 min drive
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18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie R.
27 Dec, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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29 Nov, 2025
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Marisa E.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
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23 Jul, 2025
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Rieko L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam R.
16 Oct, 2025
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Sam R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Jul, 2025
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Wow!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas J.
18 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So comfortable
Thomas J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meg J.
14 Aug, 2025
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Meg J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber R.
9 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and comfortable property.
Amber R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
David G.
2 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne H.
9 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Yvonne H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
16 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could have stayed longer
Lisa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Celina T.
8 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Awesome Place!


Celina T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tanya F.
12 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
Tanya F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
21 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverfront Heaven
Lisa C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia C.
19 Jul, 2025
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Cynthia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay R.
22 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Jay R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin S.
3 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Get together
Kristin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne R.
21 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Home” away from home…
Yvonne R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda H.
14 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Linda H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
David M S.
1 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad we stayed here!
David M S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Betsy S.
5 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Riverbend
Betsy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
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6 Jun, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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michael c.
24 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful riverfront
michael c.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aubry C.
27 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My new vacation home!
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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