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Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!!

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All dressed for our Nations' Birthday. Perfect for your summertime getaway...
Fourth of July décor, hard to forget.
Front level parking area, easily fits up to 6 cars. Handicap access from garage.
Front of house looking toward lake. Just before sunset. Midsummer's Eve.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Nevada City, CA
  • Place, Scotts Flat Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Yuba River State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Beale Air Force Base
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Master (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2 - Upper Rear (Quiet Side)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3 - Queen Sized Sleigh Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Game room

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2- Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!!

One of the oldest VRBO listings in Nevada City, we have over 100 5-star reviews since 2013 on VRBO and Airbnb. Check out our feedback from previous guests in our review section.

Looking forward to something different than a cookie cutter home or room with spartan decor and discount department store or Big Box furnishings? Look thru our many pictures to find charm and coziness for you and or your family clan. Our 6 person hot tub and private lake close by can be a treat for your eyes, your body and soul.
Every season has attractions at our home and in our Victorian era town of Nevada City. (Especially during year round celebrations with a small town feel).

We are pet friendly (dogs, cats, parrots) as we know that pets are part of your family and need vacations too. (please, a maximum of 2 at a time - must be housebroken, not left at property (unless placed in crate or enclosure) no chasers or puppies)

Two large bedrooms are upstairs (with Queen sized beds, with pull out twin and full sized sleeper sofas) along with a master bathroom suite with a shower stall with his and hers sinks.

Downstairs bedrooms feature a Queen sized bed in one room, and a pair of bunk beds in the game room with an additional Queen sized sleeper sofa.

Living room also has a Queen sized sleeper sofa close to the woodstove, perfect for those nights when the snow's coming down and you just want to cuddle up with your favorite person or persons. Full size HD TV to take in the game or movies while lounging in bed.

Downstairs bathroom has a tub shower with period furnishings and wallcoverings. Upstairs bathroom has a modern stall shower and dual sinks.

Both bathrooms feature pull chain wall mounted toilets' and premium resort quality extra soft and plush towels.

Handicapped or disabled access to house easily made from upper driveway by covered level ramp to front wrap-around porch and deck. House (main level), porch and deck now wheelchair accessible. Please contact owners for more information about interior accessibility.

Unbelievable year round living with cozy Spring, comfortable Summers, and heartwarming Fall and Wintertime ambiance surround the countryside around Camp Run-A-Muck.

Located within a short 3 minute walk to our local lake, the featured house is located on a short, quiet, up hill cul-de-sac, where we're surrounded by mature evergreen trees that even grow through our huge wraparound deck, which can be the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee, a place in the fresh air to start your day, an evening destination for a cocktail or two, or a stop over on your way to luxuriate in the 4 - 6 person hot tub on the lower deck.

After your day is finally done, retire to your private comfortably appointed luxurious bedrooms (with European Style featherbed mattresses or Tempurpedic foundations. 560 - 680 thread count sheets with down like and down alternative memory pillows that will cradle you for the ultimate in a good night's rest.

All bedrooms come with flat screen HDTV's, Blu-Ray DVD players and stereo systems.,
Comcast channels on living room TV only. All other bedroom TV's are Chromecast enabled.

To take off the evening chill, the house comes with two propane fireplaces along with a high efficiency wood stove in the main living room.

All bedrooms have ceiling fans and cozy electric baseboard heating, perfect for those of you that like to sleep with your windows open.

The master bedroom comes with one of the two gas fireplaces so you don't have haul firewood to create a 'spark'.

Our lake has a upgraded multi-million dollar boat concreted launch ramp, which will be perfect to put in your ski boat, sailboat, or fishing boat. As it's a drinking water reservoir, jet skis and sea-doos are not allowed. Calif. State Mussel inspection in force.

The San Francisco Chronicle newspaper has described our lake (which is called Scott's Flat Reservoir), as one of the Sierra Nevada's best kept secrets.

At approximately 760 acres, the lake is roughly 3 1/2 X 1 mile long with up to 7 miles of shoreline. It is actually large enough that a resident fleet of sailboats can dot the water's surface during the sailing season. Most mornings, the lake's water is like glass.....

Wildlife and solitude abound here. Bald eagles, ospreys, geese, deer and coyotes are residents here along with the occasional bear, mountain lion, bobcat and fox. Watch where you step!

A local community store is within easy walking distance (perfect for the morning or an after dinner stroll). Downtown Nevada City is approximately 10 - 12 minutes away by car.

Most days and nights (with the exception of the boating season), there can be little to no noise except the wind in the trees. It's hard to describe that to those that live in a world of 'white noise'.

Come, we invite you and your family friends, co-workers or that someone special to escape to our retreat from the real world. It truly can be a retreat to relax, refresh and recharge your body and your inner spirit.

Whether your life is full, or you're now looking for something off the beaten path, we look forward to providing you an fulfilling experience very few people may ever be able to have, where ever you hail from. Our retreat is as nice as Lake Tahoe, but closer to where you may come from, and without the noise, the traffic and the crowds.

Thank you for your interest in our little slice of heaven and we look forward to seeing you at Camp Run A Muck

We have posted a short video presentation on the home and it's layout on YouTube. Please search for "NC Camp Run A Muck Walkthrough 2018, Parts 1 & 2".

Please read through all descriptions and conditions before booking property. Thank you again for your interest.

Rental Agreement - The rental agreement for your stay will be sent via e-mail after you accept the pre-approval from us for booking. Opening instructions to the property will be sent after return of agreement.
NO refunds given for mountain storms or wildland smoke.

DISCLAIMER: As we are sited on the edge of a National Forest, we have exterior security cameras on each side of the house, over each entrance (and over the hot tub). As the house is unoccupied for most of the year, we have had to take this step to maintain the ability to make sure the house is safe and secure for our guests.
If this is a concern to you, please do not stay with us. Our hot tub is in clear view of the neighboring houses and there is no expectation of privacy if you choose to use the hot tub during your stay with us.

Cellular service limited to T-Mobile and possibly AT&T. Comcast Wi-Fi internet is usually solid , but is routinely upgraded and not guaranteed during your stay.

DOC 3.1 modem and Wi-Fi 7 dual band router recently added for reliability and future proofing

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children and teens are most welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
House not designed for more than rental party.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved only. $50.00 Pet fee each applies.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Before leaving, please close and lock all doors and windows on the main floor (as it keeps our local bears out of the house) of the house, make sure all lights, heaters and appliances are turned off.
Please remove all garbage to outside garbage storage and lock storage doors. Recycling can be put out too. Replace cover on hot tub (helps to keep it clean). Please return any furniture, patio items.
If kayaks were used, please return to original places, including paddles (2). Cleaners may not show up for a day or two, please make sure house (windows and doors) secured.
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
Note from host: House not designed for more than rental party.
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

About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this chalet is in the city centre. South Yuba River State Park and Scotts Flat Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Center For The Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Scotts Flat Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Yuba River State Park - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Rollins Lake - 28 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park - 31 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Beale Air Force Base - 53 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 34 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪National Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dakan - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!!?

As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!! on 27 Apr, 2026 start from S$537, 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 Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!! located?

This family-friendly Nevada City chalet is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Scotts Flat Lake and Tahoe National Forest. Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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. 78 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’re pretty sure this is Santa’s summertime lake house. Great Christmas memories were had despite the California monsoons
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Dear Thomas and family, we are SO glad you had a great time and made some wonderful memories at our place in Nevada City (even during a pineapple express). Thank you for finding us in Nevada City. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming with lots of character! Clean and well stocked. Great stay. Would love to return in summer months! Communication with host was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2025
Diana, Thank you for enjoying our place in Nevada City over Thanksgiving. Hope you found everything that made your stay more enjoyable. Hope to see you sometime in the future. Summer's are awesome, especially when the days last longer. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Hot tub is awesome and the lake is right there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your kind words and for enjoying our property!! So glad the weather was perfect for your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherrie n.

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

Nice

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

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

Lovely stay

Great spot for some lake and mountain fun. Great hosts too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
Hiya Alex Thanks for your nice review. Nice that you were able to have some family and friends share our little Camp Run A Muck. Thank you also for finding us in NC Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Our family had a blast at Camp Run-a-muck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2022
Hiya Nick, So glad that you enjoyed our place and hopefully many memories were made! Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found this gem while searching for a house near a campsite our family was staying. My mom is elderly & I have a bad back so camping wasn’t an option. The house is beautiful with many special touches & the comforts of home. The host was responsive & very hospitable, making sure all questions were answered & that our stay was comfortable. I loved the notes left for us to navigate through the area and the house. We really enjoyed our stay. The kids also had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
Jacqueline and her family stayed with in early August of 2025. We hope that they enjoyed their stay with us and the local lake. Thank you for finding us in Nevada City.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

Great cabin

The cabin was great for our stay. We had a large group of 29 year old guys- there was plenty of places to sleep, a good grill and a nice lake nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the great review of your recent stay with us, Colin. We hope that you found everything to your expectations and are glad that the summer weather co-operated with the time you spent at our Camp Run A Muck. It was great that everyone in your party enjoyed the lake and your time on the Yuba River and that you all can look back and remember what a great getaway the Sierra Nevada foothills can do for ones' mindset when returning to your regular routine in your normal world. Thanks for choosing us for your get together with the boys. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great location, amazing owners.

The house was great, the proximity to the lake was amazing, the owners were very communicative. The neighborhood is definitely very quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Michael and his family and friends stayed with us for the last week of June in 2019. We are so pleased that they truly enjoyed our "home in the trees" in Nevada City during their time with us. The weather was absolutely perfect and our neighborhood lake was completely full, almost guaranteeing a perfect week for our guests with their own boat to bring such as Michael's family. We would welcome Michael and his group back anytime and we are so glad that they chose us for their vacation getaway, hopefully with memories to last their lifetimes. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire C.

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

Lovely cabin, lovely hosts!

Very cute cabin, so close to the lake. Kids loved the movies and game room, plenty of firewood to keep us all cozy. Small kitchen but incredibly well stocked and very functional. Very kind hosts. Comfortable bed and TV set up in each room. Overall lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2025
Hello Claire. Thank you for your kind words about your stay with us post Christmas of 2024. We hope that you enjoyed the Christmas decor and the seasonal lights we left for you and the sodas and the 2 bottles of wines for your stay. Glad you made the most of the firewood that was there and hope your pets enjoyed the setting too. Thanks for finding us in Nevada City.
Verified

4/10 Poor

maggie o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
the dark windows were depressing and the throws on the furniture were insulting. the worst was the swamp gasses coming up from both toilets and the underpants left in the dresser.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2025
Sorry your stay with us was less than perfect. Your feedback about the dark windows was concerning as we have a 2 story house and the removeable window tint could have easily been removed by you to allow more sunlight in. We installed the removeable tint to help cool the house during the height of summer. The tint was strategically placed on some but not all of the windows and doors facing the afternoon sun. There is plenty of non-depressive wide-open windows in the other 3 bedrooms, the 2 bathrooms, the kitchen and the living room that flood the house with natural outdoor light. A phone call or msg to us would have mitigated your depressive state. The sewer gases you experienced and complained about were and still are NON-EXISTANT, and the toilets (2) are in perfect working order with myself and our cleaners were unable to sense anything related to your complaint. Our furniture pieces in the house are covered by white fabric slipcovers (since COVID) and installed to protect our guests and laundered and re-installed after each rental. They are far from hideous. Believe you should have asked your family for input on your review as it looks like everyone (besides you) had a great time, (video games were used, DVD movies were watched, multiple beach towels ended up being washed (after your departure) and the hot tub was used successfully (with no complaint from you) . A bottle of wine, multiple imported beers and a ! /2 case of assorted sodas and drinks that we left for you, were completely consumed by your group. You even asked for an early check-in which we allowed. It's too bad that you didn't check in earlier than you did (approximately 4:45 PM instead of the 3:30 PM (you requested) and probably spent at least 2 hours sitting in Friday get away traffic (from the Bay Area) with bumper-to-bumper traffic. We find it extremely odd that you had nothing positive to say about your stay with us - only complaints. We also find it concerning that at no time during your stay you called or msged us with any complaints or concerns (as specifically noted in our rental agreement to report to us that you agreed to) as we might have come to a solution remotely. We have had multiple groups of guests before your stay, (and a few after your group) that did not find any issues with our home that you did. We have had our property listed on this platform since 2013 and have NEVER encountered any complaints such as yours.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Great property close to the lake!

We absolutely loved our stay at Camp Run-A-Muck. We came to celebrate a wedding that was nearby. It was the perfect home base. Comfy beds, lots of amenities, and very responsive and helpful owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2022
Hiya Ashley, Thank you for your positive comments about your stay with us in July of 2022. We are so glad that you were comfortable during your time with us Hopefully, great memories were made. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris E.

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

Zenful Retreat

We loved everything! The house is stocked with everything you need. The location was absolutely serene--exactly what we all needed. Scott's Lake is gorgeous, but the secret watering hole was the best! We are already talking about coming again next year. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2024
Dear Iris, Thank you SO much for your kind words about your stay with us. What a perfect weekend you had during your stay with us and it was more than we could hope for anyone of our guests.to experience. Thank you for taking such great care of the house and property. We hope to see you in the future. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Excellent

We had a great time and felt very much at home at Camp-Run-A-Muck. We would highly recommend it to our family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Dear Joe and family We appreciate your kind words following your recent stay with us and are glad you were able to have a great time during your family get together at our "little house in the woods". Hopefully the light dusting of snow outside helped with your enjoyment of Camp Run A Muck. Thank you for your business and we hope that you'll think of us if your vacation plans bring you back to Nevada a City. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy r.

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

Wonderful lake getaway

This property is fully stocked, and great for families. The beds and linens are great, lots of clean fluffy towels, fully stocked kitchen, Sees candy and wine waiting for us when we arrived. Craig is super helpful and very nice, and the lake itself is magical. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2020
Kathy, Thank you for your kind words about your recent stay with us in early August of 2020. We find great joy in opening our home to families such as yours that enjoy our home as much as our guest do. Thank you for choosing us and hope you had a memorable stay with us. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

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

Beautiful Home

Craig was amazing with communication, the home was beautiful and cozy with amazing views. My family had and amazing stay we would recommend and maybe comeback soon. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2021
Thank you for your kind words, Claudia. We are so glad that you and your family had a great time at our Camp Run a Muck in the Sierra foothills. Wintertime in Nevada City can be wonderful (as you found out) , but summertime can be magical. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

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

Friends Getaway

This cozy house is well stocked with all of the essentials, has comfy beds, and is located in a beautiful forrested area near a lake. We were even greeted with fresh flowers and a chilled bottle of wine! Great choice for a girl's retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eithne D.

Great house for City getaway

This house was more than we expected, hot tub, right by the lake, comfortable, cosy, with great attention to detail and the comfort of guests. The location is excellent for any time of the year. Craig was generous and accomodating and even returned some items we had left behind at no cost to us. We hope to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Dear Eithne, Thank you for your most generous review of our Camp Run A Muck in the beautiful Sierra Nevada's. Our main goal as a VRBO property is to open our house to families such as yours from the Bay Area and let other folks enjoy the property and all that the Nevada City area offers. I am truly pleased that you enjoyed the house and the way that we have set it up to be as comfortable and relaxing as you found it to be during your stay. We know that your vacation days and anytime that you can be with your family and friends is truly precious and we are grateful that you chose our "little slice of heaven" in The Northern California Gold Rush region. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be one of many. Cheers, Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Nevada City

It was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2022
Winter is a very special time in Nevada City. (more so with snow on the ground). Thank you for choosing us for your getaway. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda P.

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

Family gathering for Christmas 2019

We really enjoyed our stay and were greeted by wonderful Christmas decor in the home! What a treat to have a bottle of wine and See's candies waiting for us. The owners were very thoughtful of every detail and even with rain predicted for most of our stay they proved extra umbrellas! We would love to come back during the summer to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Linda and Jeff Thanks for your kind comments about your recent stay with us in December of 2019. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at camp run a Muck and thanks for choosing us for your family getaway. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Very good

Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Ben and his family stayed with us for almost a week in June of 2023. We hope that they had a great time and made lots of memories at Camp Run A Muck, as the weather was perfect and our lake was completely full. We recommend them higihly to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Lake House!

This is our second time staying at this house. It’s a very short walk down to the lake. The house is in a beautiful spot with mature trees all around it. It is off the main road so it is quiet. Caroline and Craig are very responsive and easy to deal with. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2020
Hiya Michael, Thank you for the repeat business and your kind words. Nice to find that our guests enjoy the home and property as much as we do. Thanks for choosing us for your getaway. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Perfect for family and boating

This property was perfect for 4 adults and three toddlers. We have a pontoon boat; it was very easy to park and only a block from the launch ramp. Scott's Valley is a great lake, lots of places to pull the boat to the shore and watch the kids play. Good communication with the manager and everything was well labeled, plentry of dishes and the pantry well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2021
Hiya Shirley and Jim, We are so glad that our home worked out well for you and your family during your recent stay with us in May of 2021. Our lake is so big that it offers any of our guests a perfect way to enjoy themselves, whether they are just wanting to get their toes wet, or to take the time to bring their own boat with them and cruise to an attractive secluded cove to find a “special spot” to enjoy with their family. Thank you for finding us, and many thanks for your kind words. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash G.

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

An amazing and tranquil cottage

Rented this beautiful home for a local outdoor wedding at a nearby venue. Coming together amongst friends and family, our group was able to spend quality time, cook meals, lounge, relax together all on the property. The hot tub was a beautiful luxury amenity given the stay being in a winter month; the neighborhood is tranquil, peaceful, and respectful. I highly recommend a stay at Craig/Caroline’s home. They are amazing hosts and have an amazing cottage home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2022
Dear Ash, Thank you for your kind words about your stay with us in October 2021. We are so happy that you enjoyed the house as have many who have stayed with us before did also have a similar experience in our "slice of heaven" in Nevada City. Thank you for finding us on VRBO and hope that you'll look for us again if your travels bring you back to the Sierra's. Cheers, Caroline and Craig
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

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

Cozy Home by the Lake

We enjoyed our family getaway to Nevada City. Craig was a great host. The was a fire going in the wood stove when we arrived, and stocked wood for the rest of our stay. Cozy home, easy to relax. Really comfy beds. Cute town with many restaurants. We would hike during the day, get great take out and play games at night. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2021
Hiya Ann We are very pleased that you enjoyed our home for your vacation get away. We are so pleased that our going the extra mile (even setting a fire in our amazing woodstove, so the house was cozy to start your stay with us) made your stay with us possibly a little more special. Nevada City has always been trendy and welcoming (even now so in the age of COVID) and prefect for that morning or evening stroll (Victorian Christmas and 4th of July are really special in "our little tourist town". Thanks for choosing us for your getaway. Cheers, Caroline and Craig

About the host

Hosted by Caroline and Craig

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Caroline and Craig still reside in the San Francisco area and devote time to our stunning Nevada City home and our other vacation rentals throughout Northern California.

We've designed and set up this property to be a home away from home for our family and guests to experience all the luxury and details that we know everyone will enjoy.

We have been associated with the hotel and guest client industries and know how to please people. We have been fortunate to extensively travel the world for the last 30 years and have stayed in many upscale hotels and other traveler's accommodations. This has made us realize the little touches and creature comforts that we can provide to make your stay truly memorable.

Luxury, ambiance and discretion are paramount with us and is our guiding philosophy for this property. We will be continually posting more pictures of this stunning property to showcase all of its amenities.

Why they chose this property

Camp-Run-A-Muck fit every desire we had for a lakeside mountain getaway that we looked for years to find.

Combined with all of the local attractions, plus an easy drive from anywhere in Northern California, and located in the "heart of gold country", it was an easy choice for us.

Almost everything on the property has been updated and to some extent modernized to take full advantage of progress.

We know that you'll enjoy this mountain getaway almost as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Crafted in the European style, this A-Frame style home boasts a stunning view, location and solitude, all set in a mature evergreen forest bordering the Tahoe Douglas National Forest in Nevada City, California towards the end of Gold Rush Highway 49.

Extensive woodwork with open beamed ceilings, most rooms come with intricate wooden detailed walls and hand crafted touches.

A mixture of unique and modern furnishings and appointments, we have chosen to reflect the historic ambiance of the locale to add to our guest's experience of the property.

Vaulted ceilings for the upper Master and rear bedrooms. Spectacular 180 degree panoramic views from the Master bedroom, provide a filtered view through mature towering evergreen trees of our own personal lake.

3 fireplaces provide cozy encompassing warmth should you desire. A well stocked woodshed can guarantee a romantic fire every evening.

Crisp evenings, warm days, fresh air and gentle breezes provide that mountain ambiance and feeling intune with the 'real world'.

On demand hot water means never running out. Wait till you experience our hot tub while looking up to a field of stars. No local streetlights means almost perfect stargazing. If the conditions are right, our semi-resident flock of bats may delight and entertain you.
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