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Peaceful Cottage w/ Grill & Yard in Grass Valley!

Cottage in Grass Valley with kitchen and patio

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Grass Valley Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 664 Sq Ft
Property Exterior
Living Room | Central Heating | Free WiFi
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 37147.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Grass Valley, CA
  • Place, Empire Mine State Historic Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bourn House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bourn Cottage
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Cottage w/ Grill & Yard in Grass Valley!

Pack your bags for a stay at this 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental, boasting a fully equipped kitchen and gorgeous outdoor oasis complete with a koi pond and dock. Hike and bike at Empire Mine State Park, indulge in wine tasting at Lucchesi Vineyards, and stroll through Northstar Mining Museum all less than 10 miles away! Whether you want to hike to your heart's content, tour nearby attractions, or spend the day exploring Sacramento, ‘Dogwood Cottage’ has you covered!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fire Pit | Backyard Paradise | Extended Stays Welcome

Nestled on a beautifully landscaped property between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, this cozy nature retreat is ideal for small groups seeking to explore the nearby hiking trails and state parks!

Bedroom: King Bed | Additional Sleeping: Full Air Mattress

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private backyard garden w/ gas grill, koi pond w/ dock & Adirondack chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV w/ cable, DVD/Blu-ray player, video collection, wood-burning stove, books, laptop-friendly workspace, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, stainless steel appliances, cafe table
GENERAL: On-site laundry, free WiFi, linens & towels, basic toiletries, cleaning essentials, hair dryers, hangers, central heating
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available, additional parking in front of property

* NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site in a separate residence with some shared amenities*

-- THE LOCATION --

PARKS: Empire Mine State Park (3.9 miles), Pioneer Park (7.3 miles), South Yuba River State Park (20.6 miles), Tahoe National Forest (41.5 miles)
UNDER THE SUN: Hardrock Trail Entrance (4.6 miles), Alan Thiesen Trailhead (7.1 miles), Nisenan Tribute Site Trailhead (7.9 miles), Hirshman’s Pond Public Land (8.8 miles), Nevada County Fairgrounds (6.5 miles)
MUSEUMS: Northstar Mining Museum (5.6 miles), Pelton Wheel Museum (5.6 miles), Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum (6.3 miles), Golden Drift Museum (19.0 miles)
WINERIES: Mt. Olivia Winery (4.9 miles), Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room (5.1 miles), Montoliva Vineyard & Winery (6.2 miles), Sierra Starr Vineyard & Winery (6.9 miles), Oakstone Winery (13.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Sacramento International Airport (64.2 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site in a separate residence with some shared amenities
- NOTE: This property sleeps 2 guests in the king bed, but the maximum occupancy is flexible up to 3 with the use of an air mattress
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Grass Valley

Grass Valley is home to this cottage. Montoliva Vineyard & Winery and Grass Valley Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Grass Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Empire Mine State Historic Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bourn House - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bourn Cottage - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Rollins Lake - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Center For The Arts - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 16 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panoy Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪1849 Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Cottage w/ Grill & Yard in Grass Valley! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Cottage w/ Grill & Yard in Grass Valley!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Cottage w/ Grill & Yard in Grass Valley!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Cottage w/ Grill & Yard in Grass Valley!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Cottage w/ Grill & Yard in Grass Valley! located?

Situated in Grass Valley, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Empire Mine State Historic Park, Bourn House and Bourn Cottage. Rollins Lake and Montoliva Vineyard & Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Enjoyed our stay. The owners were very attentive to any of our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Pleasant stay

Nice quiet and peaceful area. Location is very close to my former residence so very close to many friends. Very relaxing spot to enjoy the koi pond.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Awesome Cottage

Very quaint & comfy property. I will definitely stay here again. It's just minutes from my daughters house...perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

A wonderful place near family❤️

We had no problem at all!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saralynn K.

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

The Cottage

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

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

Cottage with everything

This 1BDR, 1BA cottage has everything for an enjoyable stay. Living room offers large book and DVD collections for use. Backyard has inviting bbq, chairs, and access to the peaceful next-door koi pond dock. Check-in after dark was no problem, as the host left the light on, and walked out to show us the way in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

A little piece of paradise in the woods

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage outside of Grass Valley, California. The 2 acre property is absolutely gorgeous, with gravel paths that lead to picturesque settings with azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, dogwoods, Japanese maple trees and many many more plants and flowers. We enjoyed visiting the Koi pond twice a day, picnicking in a small meadow, swinging our two-year-old in a swing near the greenhouse and enjoying looking at the garden. The dwelling itself was very comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend this Vrbo rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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8/10 Good

Geo

Clean yet dated + HOT

The property is beautiful and serene, the apartment is clean however very dated. Some kind of air conditioning would have been nice, it was awfully hot even in the evenings.For the price, we feel at least a mobile air conditioning unit and laundry should have been provided. We would stay here again if we didn’t have other options. It’s at least clean and well kept.

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The smell of the many trees surrounding the property was invigorating. While there are neighboring properties within eyesight, and the owners live on site, our experience was very peaceful. From what the owner told me upon our arrival Spring might be the best time to visit when everything is blooming. The grounds had a Wintertime dead look while we stayed over Christmas. The unit was comfortably furnished, and wood was provided for the stove. The only negative thing I have to say about the terms of the rental is that the check-out time of ten a.m. is too early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael G. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, Clean and Cute

The cottage is lovely, and was a great place for us to use as a home base for some adventures. I will say though that it wasn’t as private as the listing suggested, but we also didn’t feel too exposed. The rental process was odd, since it’s actually done through a 3rd party company other than VRBO. It wasn’t bad, just different. I think the listing should mention that at least because it caught me off guard. It was raining almost our entire trip which was lovely. We didn’t really get a chance to enjoy the koi pond, but what we saw of it from the main drive it was gorgeous. The whole property is stunning, especially in the rain! I imagine that big tree in front looks amazing in the fall. Overall, it is a great property and I would likely stay here again. The host is super nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Relaxing and has everything needed. Quiet for the most part, dogs on the property occasionally bark.

Nice self-contained cottage. Enjoyed stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Wonderful stay!

This was the perfect place for my husband and I. We attended an event at the Nevada County Fairgrounds and this cottage was just the right distance for us to come back to in the afternoon between morning and evening events. The cottage was immaculate, comfortable, clean, ... couldn't ask for anything more! Easy instructions to enter the property (gated) and the cottage. All worked great!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

An oasis in big tree

We had such a lovely stay in Grass Valley. Our hosts were so hospitable, offering us ample space to enjoy our escape while also engaging us with friendly conversation, and through touring the property to see its amazing flora. The koi pond, in particular, was such a beautiful place to sit quietly and great each morning. Our whole family deeply enjoyed our stay, and we'd return in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie F.

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

Peaceful cottage

My husband, my 5 yr old daughter and myself were visiting family in California and needed a place to stay due to my mother in law's house was under renovations. We found the cottage listing on VRBO and thought it would work great for our family. It was wonderful!! When we arrived Jay greeted us and later on in our stay Jay & Chad gave us a tour of the property. My daughter loved the swings and thought the Koi fish were the greatest fish ever! We met the dogs Bonnie & Clyde. They were very sweet and playful. We were only in the cottage in the mornings and late evenings but it was very cozy. The comfortable bed and linens made it hard to get moving in the mornings. My daughter also enjoyed playing games and watching movies in the cottage. Jay and Chad were wonderful hosts and we would definitely return, shall we ever need to rent a place while visiting family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

A peaceful and quiet time in the woods …

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our Grass Valley get-away. The cottage met all our needs and more. It was clean, organized and so easy to live in. We streamed movies, made wood burning fires, fed the koi in the pond, and walked about the many incredible gardens surrounding the cottage. Communication with our hosts was warm and welcoming. Thank you Chad and brother… Sarah and Dave
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

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

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage! Had everything we needed. Chad was wonderful showing us the property and it was a real treat to meet Bonnie and Clyde! We can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

A little peace of heaven on earth

This property is really magical! The host Jay is amazing and kind. Close to Grass Valley downtown and mine.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M., Reno, NV

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

Quiet retreat

Beautiful property and very nice, quiet residence. Access to events and community is very quick and simple. Really a nice place to decompress and unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josephine M.

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

Peaceful

We had a great time relaxing. We were able to unwind from life and relax. The cabin is peaceful in a beautiful setting. The koi pond is beautiful. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bea Jay H.

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

Wonderful VRBO in Grass Valley

Our stay at the Cottage in Grass Valley was so peaceful and lovely. Our Host was available and accommodating. The town of Grass Valley had lots of choices for food and groceries if you choose that route. Great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Amazing

I've taken too long on writing this review! Jay & Chad were great hosts and the space was really perfect for us. We needed calm and outdoor space and this gave us just that and the ground are so beautiful. Even though both Chad, Jay, and their mom Jean live on the property it was very private. Jean was lovely and we found out we've a connection, in that my husband, myself, and she grew up in the same state... nowhere near California. It really is a small world! They were also very, very accommodating in allowing our daughter to stay with us as a really last minute addition for a couple of nights so she could see her brother before he deploys and additionally surprise her dad for his birthday! We hadn't been together as a family since December of 2019 so this was really special to us all. Thank you so much Jay and family; you truly made our year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Garden Paradise

A really unique garden setting. When we arrived, Jay gave us a tour of the property. Everything was in full bloom and Jay was an excellent host. House was roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Quiet and serene

The cottage was perfect for our stay to visit family. We enjoyed going to the Koi pond and feeding the fish. The family lives on site but everything is separate and they took care of our needs. A great place to stay!

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