Experience the Beauty of the Sierra foothills and the Yuba River in our Yurt tucked into the forest just 2 miles from downtown Nevada City. Country Living magazine listed Nevada City as one of the top 10 small cities. Grass Valley is 10 minutes away as well and has more food, shopping, and entertainment for you. Access to the Yuba River is as close as 20 mins to Edwards Crossing and 20 mins to Hoyts Crossing on Highway 49.
Come and relax! We have an outdoor (and indoor) shower, a claw foot bath tub, fire pit, and large deck to chill on. Surrounded by Ferns, Madrones, Incense Cedars, and Doug Firs, you will never know you are only two miles from town. We have hours of hiking right outside the yurt. Our property connects to the Woodpecker Preserve and the Gracie Trail if you hike up the mountain.
We absolutely recommend trying to stay for two or more nights so that you can get accustomed to the space, learn the property, settle in, and relax.
Things you might like to bring: headlamps, robe, flip flops, slippers, hiking shoes.
There is a wood-fired stove inside with plenty of wood stacked to keep you warm and there is a wood-fired hot tub that is dedicated to this yurt only. Both require a fire to be lit and maintained to keep it hot.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a hot plate, toaster oven, microwave, refrigerator, cutlery, pots and pans, grill, etc .There should be charcoal available, but if not, please plan to bring your own or go to the store..
Water: we are on a well and provide fresh drinking water in a container for you. It’s fine to drink, cook, and bathe with the water from the tap but it can have a minerally quality to it. We test the well annually. We provide filtered water but if it runs out, the water out of the tap is safe and delicious.
Sleep: we have a heating blanket for cold nights, It’s about 10 degrees cooler on our land than in town. This is a real treat during our hot summers. There will be a fan for you as well during the warm season.
Pets: We love them. Please clean up after them. Please put the protective striped sheets on the furniture to keep it hair-free if your pets jump up on the furniture.
If they do not get along with chickens, dogs, and cats please keep them on a leash. We have many animals on the property that roam freely. Most likely you won’t see them but I can’t guarantee it.
The hot tub: it’s wood-fired. This means you have to heat it with a fire to get it hot. This can take many hours to get to the right temperature. It’s a good idea to start a fire right when you get there! This tub may have leaves in it (they fall from above) and cloudy water. The water should NOT smell, the cloudiness is a part of the cedar tubs charm- ash from the fire and particulate from the cedar mix together. We treat it between guests with natural products that maintain the wood (you can’t use chlorine in these tubs). We clean it regularly. Please shower before using it to wash off any oils and sweat off your body. The outdoor shower is lovely :)
Land acknowledgment:
We acknowledge that our property is located on unceded land. It is the traditional homeland of the Nisenan tribe. The Nisenan tribe is alive and active and continues to fight for federal recognition and compensation for land loss.
We donate 10% of proceeds between CHIRP, which promotes the history and culture of the Nisenan tribe.
https://chirpca .org/
And the Bear Yuba Land Trust, which helps protect the fragile Yuba watershed.
https:// www.bylt .org/is
Thank you Megan and Nathan
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Nevada City
Nevada City is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Yuba River State Park and Auburn State Recreation Area, while Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum are cultural highlights. Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce are also worth visiting.
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
Nevada Theatre - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Colfax Station - 30 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
National Hotel - 5 min drive
Dakan - 5 min drive
Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
Stonehouse Restaurant - 5 min drive
Jernigan's Tap House & Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town!?
As of 20 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town! on 3 Aug, 2026 start from S$221, 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 Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town! located?
Situated in Nevada City, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum. Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Pioneer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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What a magical treat this Yurt was! We and our dog loved the serene forest setting, the babbling creek, banana slugs galore, and everything else about our stay. The intro after we booked was very detailed, which I really appreciated as we knew exactly what to expect and felt equipped for lighting the hot tub fire and indoor stove. The proximity to town and to the Yuba River was exactly what we were looking for, and we even got to say hello to the goats. I was worried I would be too cold at night (temps were in the mid-40s overnight) but didn't even need to turn on the electric blanket because it was so warm and cozy on its own. Can't wait to return!
We had a wonderful time staying on this magical property, loved the pathways and stream to the yurt and how private if feels. The decor, books and found objects was done well. We were cozy ringing in the new year with the sounds of rain on the roof was a dream! Thank you for being dog friendly and responding quickly. Hope to stay again.
Our stay was quite magical. The yurt is so nice and the property is straight out of a hallmark movie! We needed help with the toilet and with getting more wood and Nathan was so fast responding to our text and was so helpful. We will absolutely be staying here again in the future!
The host were super responsive and got the yurt and hot tub pre heated for us with a couple days notice. Their property was gorgeous and the getaway felt like we were completely secluded. Will definitely be back. P.s. their dog was an absolute cutie
The Yurt is the cuuutest! We had such a wonderful time here. The creek, the birds, the crickets and frogs at night, the wind in the trees...it was a beautiful and tranquil place to stay. Definitely bring your own wood and coal as the people who stayed before us used all of it and if you want to enjoy the fire pit and hot tub you're going to need more wood than what was left in the yurt for the stay. A gorgeous and secluded place perfect for a weekend away.
It felt really cozy to stay here. We enjoyed the amenities and privacy in the woods. The hosts were extremely responsive to any issues that came up. I’d recommend this stay for sure.
Cute yurt with all the amenities! The wood fire hot tub was amazing and fun to heat up. I would recommend this property to anyone staying in Nevada City.
My boyfriend and I had an amazing time at the yurt! It was beautiful location like a little fairy tale. I loved the creek and all the woodsy outdoor fresh smells. The hot tub was amazing as well.
This was a phenomenal experience. We loved how private and peaceful this property was. Jonathan was a great host. I had a couple of questions and he got right back to me with answers. The weather was perfect when we were there in mid-July, but we will definitely be back to check this place out during the different seasons. I would highly recommend checking out the Yurt. Simply Awesome!
The yurt is wonderfully designed. The property is gorgeous, and the work they are doing to improve it even more is inspiring. The location feels very remote and tranquil. We will definitely come back again sometime. Thanks so much for your hospitality.
So glad we found the West Yurt. Beautiful- the land was amazing. Loads of trails to be followed. Privacy. Yurt had everything needed and outside deck/table/fire it. Lovely shower in attached bathroom. Had some trouble with toilet but host came right away to help out. I will be going again. Can’t wait.
Loved the simplicity of the yurt, and even without AC the fans and shade trees kept it comfortable. A beautiful and secluded location. Something about firing up and tending the hotub was deeply satisfying.
We loved our stay here! Started the wood fire in the hot tub tub when we arrived so the temp was perfect by night when we were ready to get in. Felt so secluded in the woods. It was magical. Nathan was super easy to reach and very helpful regarding any questions! Thank you again!
Nice from a distance. Lots of cobwebs, front door deadbolt didn’t work and bathroom (outdoor) had no latch. Composting toilet not real convenient but didn’t know the “rules” for use until after we reserved it. Not everyone wants to stay in a place flying political flags, so maybe warn people ahead of time that you advertise your politics with the flag at the entry. People go on vacation to escape politics.
Jon W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Jon,
I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy your time. You are correct that the "glamping" experience is not for everybody and it appears that it was not for you. Regarding political flags - you are correct, we have a pride flag over the entrance of the gate. While we think gay rights are human rights, it appears that you believe it is “politics”. Sorry for the surprise. Just to be clear we also have a Black Lives Matter image in our photographs on our VRBO listing so the fact that you are surprised is unfortunate because that information was available to you. We hope that your future VRBO stays are more satisfactory than the one with us. Best of luck.
This was a lovely stay. It is a very beautiful place. The host was very good about communication with any issues. Over all i would love to stay here again it has a lot of potential. But I was a bit disappointed that no one turned on the propane tank so the first time i used the outdoor shower it was very cold and i had to turn it on myself and reset the hot water heater. And i realize it is in the woods but it does need a bit of decobb webbing. Lots of cob webs on the lamps and the hanging lights. It also would have been nice if they told me the irrigation man was coming during my stay. Caught me off gaurd. He was a very nice man though and it was a pleasant interaction he even unclogged the toliet for me. Overall I'd recommend this place to a friend.
Miranda A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Nathan Parsley and Megan Cody
We live on the same property and are around for questions or concerns.
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