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Historic Gold Rush Cottage - Amazing Porch, Patio & Walk to Downtown

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A two-story house with a porch, a covered front porch area, and a small attached garage.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a small attic window, and a visible number '221' on the side.
A wooden door with a glass panel, a framed picture on the wall, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining table with chairs, a bar area with stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden accent wall.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Center For The Arts

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Grass Valley, CA
  • Place, Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Center For The Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lola Montez House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Grass Valley

Located in Grass Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre. Center For The Arts 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. Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Nevada County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Grass Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grass Valley Brewing - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Center For The Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lola Montez House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Empire Mine State Historic Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 21 min drive
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panoy Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Maria's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caroline's Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Barrel Taphouse & Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪South Pine Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gold Rush Cottage - Amazing Porch, Patio & Walk to Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Gold Rush Cottage - Amazing Porch, Patio & Walk to Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gold Rush Cottage - Amazing Porch, Patio & Walk to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gold Rush Cottage - Amazing Porch, Patio & Walk to Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gold Rush Cottage - Amazing Porch, Patio & Walk to Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Grass Valley, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Grass Valley Brewing and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. Center For The Arts and Lola Montez House are also within 15 minutes.

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. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close enough to town to walk to food, but quiet enough for easy enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and out. Great communication. Lovely home. Very pet friendly house and community!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, fully stocked with everything you might need (including dog treats!)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Upscale Cozy Stay

This was an awesome mini vacation and a great cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in nice house in central Grass Valley

Fantastic house. Very well stocked great amenities nice beds. Great for group or families.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcoming and dog friendly

Prospectors Cottage is a well equipped home for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay - the amenities are wonderful, it feels so nice and homey. Both times the house was spotless and stocked with everything we needed. We live to sit on the porch and enjoy the sunset, and so convenient to everything. Hoping to return soon. It is definitely our top pick in Grass Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grass Valley Cottage

Everything was perfect. Nice cottage and was great with walking distance to all the restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay

House was beautiful and very charming. I just didn't like the driveway, have a big truck!! Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2023
We're glad that you enjoyed your stay! The driveway does take some getting used to, but can be navigated with a big truck. It helps to have a back-up camera.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

Such a pleasant place. Extremely well organized and thought out!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the kind words! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, warm place

We so enjoyed our stay at the Prospectors Cottage. We were there for a wedding and I only wish we had time to truly enjoy the place. The cottage was adorable and well appointed. The yard was so peaceful. It was a wonderful place and we would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the kind words. We’re very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Please come back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Visit!

My family and I had a wonderful visit to Grass Valley! We enjoyed the downtown location of the beautiful Prospector’s Cottage. We changed the number of guests after we booked and the local host was very helpful and quick to respond to the request. We would stay again without hesitation at this wonderful rental when visiting Grass Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2024
Thank you for the kind words Susan. You were a wonderful guest. Please come stay at our place again some time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

We had an amazing time exploring the Grass Valley and Nevada City Area. The house was immaculate and they provided everything we needed. We were able to walk to downtown Grass Valley for dinner and shopping and got to see the Christmas tree lighting. Such a wonderful stay and great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what you look for in a place to stay

This place is high quality, looks great inside, and has everything you need for a nice stay. The short walking distance to downtown GV is great, and you're a short drive away from Nevada City and other places to see. The home is well stocked, quiet, and while we couldn't use the back patio due to rain - the space would be excellent in the sunshine. Overall, exactly what you look for in a 5 star stay. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location. Excellent home.

We loved our stay at the cottage! We loved the layout and space. Each room was very spacious and smartly decorated. The backyard was private. Everyday we’d walk the block to downtown for shopping and lunch. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

Updated, spacious, outdoor sitting areas, lots of light in the kitchen area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the kind words Carolyn and for being such a great guest. The cleaning crew said that you left the place immaculate!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than home!

So many thoughtful touches throughout. Very comprehensive property booklet. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2023
Thank you for being such a great guest Simona. We'd love to welcome you back to the Prospector's Cottage in Grass Valley, CA anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Convenient

We can't say enough about our stay at Prospector's Cottage. The location couldn't be better and the property was clean, modern and sooo comfortable. The large front porch is perfect for a morning cup of coffee and for reading!! We had two dogs, one large and one small, and the owner has made this dog friendly and welcoming!! We will return!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home in Grass Valley

This is our second trip to the Prospector’s Cottage. We layout of the house is perfect for our family. Everyone has their own space. We love walking to downtown Grass Valley and walking our pups thru the neighborhood. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family friendly getaway

My family, including kids, grandma, and our dogs, had a great stay. This house itself is very clean, the furniture is very comfortable, and they have many amenities to make a pleasant stay. I personally think this host goes out of their way to be hospitable. The house has many things to show they care and all the amenities of home. The location is also great! It is walkable to the downtown area, and a short drive to many trails. Overall, 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This lovely house was perfect for our weekend getaway. The booking process was easy. Communication, house information and instructions were clear and easy to follow. The house was well appointed, comfortable, very clean and had everything we needed. The location was fantastic! We walked to town for refreshments, entertainment, shopping, and dinning. We hope to come back. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thank you! We're glad that you enjoyed the house and its proximity to the downtown shops and restaurants. We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prospector’s Cottage Stay October 4-7

Upon arrival at the cottage, my family and I felt welcomed as if we were at home. Beautifully appointed, with great attention to detail that provided every comfort needed and beyond for a wonderful stay. Perfect location to walk downtown. Mornings enjoying a cup of coffee on the front porch taking in the tree-lined views were magic. We were sad to leave and are already looking forward to our next stay in 2025. Highly recommend this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage

What a beautiful cottage in a convenient location. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and more. The amenities were above and beyond. The outside space offered not only multiple seating options to enjoy the views and spectacular sunsets, but seating options, and grill in the back. Definitely look forward to a return visit. Peggy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent

From schedule to return and everything in between: MAGNIFICENT. The entire supporting staff did a professional job in maintaining a most beautiful house. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay at Prospectors Cottage

PC was our base to explore California’s gold country, Lake Tahoe, the Yuba River, Donors pass and lake as well as other activities. It was clean and comfortable. We came ‘home’ every day exhausted from hiking, swimming, shopping, and playing. The cottage was perfect for our needs. Much nicer and more comfortable than any hotel room. It afforded us time to our selves after our fun filled days to reflect and relax. I would definitely stay again. Recommend 10/10 The Smiths ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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