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100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 203500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails

Enjoy an unforgettable experience, rejuvenating with friends and family in nature, while just 10 minutes from historic Nevada City's shops and restaurants. The spacious 7-bedroom, 9-bed Forest Homestead (1 king, 6 queens, plus queen sofa sleeper, twin bed & 4 groomed tent sites) is located on 100 acres, with a sunny deck overlooking a the mountains.

Guests can enjoy a 15-mile private network of beautiful hiking & mountain biking trails and a creek with cascading waterfalls in winter & spring, just a 5-minute drive from the south yuba state park and yuba river swimming holes.

The 3,500 sf homestead offers privacy and outdoor beauty for guests seeking time in nature, while just 10 minutes from historic Nevada City’s theater, local shops, and gourmet restaurants. It is the ideal getaway for groups of outdoor enthusiasts, healing retreats, and families.

Gaze at the trees and wildlife from the privacy of each of the 7 bedrooms and relax together in the two living rooms upstairs, one with a wood stove, the living room downstairs, the game room or the mountain-view deck. Each of the 5 bathrooms feature organic towels and natural products.

The master bedroom features a king mattress with organic sheets and private bathroom with spacious, over-sized relaxation tub. The four other bedrooms on the main floor and foldout queen sleeper include queen-sized beds with organic sheets and forest views.

The downstairs, accessible through the kitchen and also by driving directly to the back entry, includes two sunny bedrooms with queen beds, a bathroom with a claw foot tub and shower. The downstairs has an additional kitchen, another spacious living room lined with sugar pine from the land and a wood stove for cozy winter nights.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything a chef might need, including a double oven, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee grinder, pots and pans.

The game room is set-up with a pool table that converts to ping pong table, dart board, and board games. Outdoor on-site activities include hiking and mountain biking on private trails, hammock naps and a three-hole frisbee golf course.

On-Site Activities Included in Retreat:
-- 15-miles of Private Trails
--Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Dart Board
-- Board Games
-- Frisbee Golf, 3 holes
--Weber BBQ
--Hammock Village
-- Mountain-View Deck with Sun Umbrella, Outdoor Tables, Seating Area
-- Creek Picnic & Wading Areas (20-minute walk)

On-Site Activities Available by reservation
--Horseback riding
--Catered Meals
--Plant Walk / Wild Forage Class
--Guided Mountain Bike Ride
--Thai Massage
--Yoga Class
--Child Care
--Meeting Facilitation and Event Planning

In addition to hiking and mountain bike trails right outside the front door, access to the Yuba River at the South Yuba River state park at Purdon Crossing is a short drive by car from the retreat. With 650-acres of sought-after state park hiking trails, mountain biking and refreshing river swimming in summer, it is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors.

Other Nearby Attractions
Scott’s Flat Lake (Boating, Swimming, Kayaking, Fishing), Rollins Lake (Boating, Fishing), Bullard’s Bar Lake (Boating, Fishing), Empire Mine (Historic), Malakoff Diggins (Historic, Hiking), South Yuba State Park Swimming & Hiking (Bridgeport, Edward’s Crossing, 49 Bridge, Purdon Crossing) Rock Creek Nature Trail (Hiking), Hirschman Pond Trail (Nevada City Hiking) Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Historic Downtown Nevada City & Grass Valley

Travel Times
The retreat is 10 minutes from Nevada City, 15 minutes to Grass Valley, 20 minutes to Scott’s Flat Lake, 1 ½ hours to Lake Tahoe, Reno and Sacramento and 2 ½ hours to San Francisco (depending on Bay Area traffic).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure to turn off a/c and lights.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No loud noise outside retreat after 10 pm as sound travels in the canyon.
No smoking; No outside fires.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $25 per pet; please clean up after pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Childcare available upon request

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

100 Acres Forest-views Creek Waterfalls Private Trails House
100 Acres Forest-views Creek Waterfalls Private Trails
100 Acres Forestviews Creek W
Worry free All Surfaces Disinfected
Sparkling Clean Relaxation Nevada City
Sparkling Clean Relaxation Private vacation home
Sparkling Clean Relaxation Private vacation home Nevada City

About the area

Map
Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Off Broadstreet Theatre - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Nevada Theatre - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Scotts Flat Lake - 22 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 35 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ham Stand - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Willo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪National Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mine Shaft - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails located?

This family-friendly Nevada City holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from South Yuba River State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tahoe National Forest Headquarters and Pioneer Park. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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100 acres of Private Forest & Creek Waterfalls, 15-Miles of Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

What a beautiful property!!

This property was perfect for our family Christmas. Beautiful all around. The home was cozy and roomy at the same time. Well decorated and everything we needed was there. Plenty of rooms for everyone and the game room was a big hit! Would love to stay here again in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessy L.

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

Beautiful Home for group

Amazing property! We had such a lovely time exploring and enjoying the nature. Great house for groups with a wonderful homey kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis P.

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

First family traditional getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book it again. We had no issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

This house was terrific. Very spacious. This is a great home for large groups.

Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

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

Bachelor weekend

The homestead was a perfect home base for our large group getaway. It was clean, spacious and close to the river and town. Will definitely be back and recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing place with plenty of outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

My group really enjoyed staying here. It suited our needs perfectly!

Having living rooms/kitchens available both upstairs and downstairs was very convenient for us. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Wonderful retreat!

Roomy, well equipped home with amazing trails and views. Watched the wild turkeys and deer wonder about. The deck overlooking the changing fall trees in the canyon was magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Christmas celebration

The house is a dream. The grounds are incredible! We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LL B.

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

Family reunion

This place was amazing! We had a very large group and had everything we needed. There were well maintained walking trails, plenty of chairs and areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors, and a wide variety of games and activities for ALL ages available (indoor and outdoor). Alicia, our host, was super helpful. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great trail system

We enjoyed our family gathering and hiking trails to the creek. Overgrowth of poison oak meant close supervision of younger kids was required.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xia L.

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

Family

Family had a great time. Kids had so much fun without internet ( choosing not to give the kids password) and was surprise they were all sad it was time to go. Really great space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Family fun with doggos

Plenty of space and beds for all the grown ups in our group! We cooked amazing meals in the roomy kitchen and ate at the big dining table. We hiked around the beautiful trails and found the Moss house. The dog run was spacious and perfect for a 3yr old chocolate lab. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shellie C.

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

Amazing place for Retreat

I hosted 8 guests for a yoga & wellness retreat. Alicia set us up with options for massage and horseback riding and was responsive with any questions. The trails are beautifully marked and we wandered through the woods down to the creek and waterfall. The campsites are groomed and marked clearly with a modern and updated bathhouse just for them. The rooms are clean and cozy. So many towels and blankets for extra convenience. The beautiful outdoor deck was perfect for sunset views, sound bath and yoga. We can’t wait to go back for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Third Annual Retreat

We keep coming back. There are enough rooms, a large table for working, and separate areas where people can do different events. Being able to use two kitchen areas is helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

This property was the perfect place for our wedding party to stay. We got married in the area, and this house was nearly big enough to accommodate all of us. My only comment would be to possibly have more trash bags available to the guests, maybe under the kitchen sink? While completing the checkout list, taking all the trash to the big trash cans would have been easier if there were more large trash bags available. Overall, great stay! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma F.

Great weekend with friends

This is a wonderful place to get away from it all. All the rooms are of great size and multiple gathering rooms. Sitting on front porch you see and abundance of wildlife. Lots of games to play and the observation deck over the canyon is delightful. Hope to visit again. Only disappointment was BBQ was out of propane as was the backup in the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A., Napa, California

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We vacation every year with the kids and grandkids. As our family has grown it has become more and more difficult to find a place to accommodate our group. This house met all of our needs! Comfy beds, large kitchens, plenty of bathrooms, lots of outdoor seating. The game room was a huge hit and provided hours of entertainment, especially for the young adults. The view from the deck is spectacular! We appreciate that our dogs, important members of our family, were welcome too. Alicia and Mike were wonderful hosts. This was probably our best trip ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

Overall great place to stay with large family/gro

This place was awesome for the large group we had. We loved how there was a downstairs with it's own mini kitchen, bathroom, living room and two bedrooms. The Pool table was a plus, too. Problems with this place is that there is an ant problem. Especially in the kitchen and downstairs... no matter how clean you are. Also, the place doesn't have air-conditioning so it can get quite hot.

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Great place with lots of room and things to do—will stay again

This was our third time staying at the Forest Homestead. It’s hard to find a nice place with room for 10 adults, 7 kids, and 3 dogs that also has things to do on the property or nearby. The house is large and has plenty of comfortable spaces for eating, playing games, hanging out, and entertaining the kiddos (ages 10m to pre-teens). When the weather is nice, we’ve enjoyed frisbee golf and the outdoor lounging areas. This year we drove about 35 minutes to play in the snow and everyone enjoyed hiking the property or down to the water — there are lots of options depending on energy level and abilities. Communicating with Alicia is extremely easy as are the check in and out procedures. We enjoyed our stay once again and plan to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

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

85th Birthday Celebration

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered here for the weekend to celebrate our matriarch's 85th birthday. We filled every bedroom plus the fold out couches and made use of both kitchens plus the game room. Hiking the fabulous network of trails was a highlight! This is an amazing property for a group like ours, with space for everyone to stay and dine together. It's not too fancy, (a plus for us) very clean and thoughtfully stocked with all the necessities. The deck overlooking the canyon is a great place to relax in the daytime and stargaze at night. There was something for everyone in our diverse collection of ages and interests; we look forward to returning for another stay soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tay D., Sacramento, CA

Spacious, Spotless & Splendid

Our family stayed here for the second year in a row over Thanksgiving, and we enjoyed it even more this year. The house has been lovingly renovated to a more open, free-flowing space, and with twelve of us plus two dogs, we felt very spread out and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and plenty of space for all of us wanting to cook, and the beautiful new dining table seated us all very easily. Alicia has taken great care to provide her guests with all the comforts, and is always quick to respond to any inquiries or requests. We loved the outdoors deck and took advantage of it each evening at sunset, and with the property's quiet, off-the-beaten-path location, the star-gazing at night was magnificent. We look forward to returning again, as the area offers boundless opportunities to explore and enjoy.

10/10 Excellent

Emilia P.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Again, a lovely stay in a thoughtfully prepared vacation rental, with a lot of space, in a gorgeous location. We have a pretty large family get together every year and have stayed here before and came back for a second year. It is a very comfortable space for our extended family. The house is thoughtfully curated with enough decoration that it is homey and not so much that having a 3 year old and 5 year old in the living room is a safety concern for them and everyone else. The kitchen is the same, it had everything that we without having to dig through piles of kitchen miscellany to find what you need. The owner is helpful when asked but also very respectful of privacy. We had a wonderful time and hope to be back in the future since it is truly a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Absolutely Beautiful!

What a find this was! The house is lovely, with lots of room for our big family gathering. And the grounds! Oh my! They are gorgeous—woods everywhere and a beautiful view of a canyon below. Perfect place for kids and adults. Our group ranged in age from 1 to 106, and there was plenty of room inside and out for us to gather, barbecue, cook up a storm, and explore the natural beauty. There's even a waterfall to hike to (or so the younger ones told me). My family sat me down Saturday night and said they want to come back next year. This was unanimously voted our favorite of the places we've rented for our family gatherings. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

cynthia t.

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

Great family retreat!

Lots of room, great hiking from the house, two areas where groups of people could comfortably congregate. There were two kitchens! The family staying downstairs (one of my sons and his partner and my brother-in-law and his daughter) stored their drinks and snacks downstairs. There is an outside entrance to the downstairs family room and kitchen. If you fill all the bedrooms, the bathroom situation will be a little tight. There is one full bath in the master, another full bath upstairs that the other three bedrooms share, a third full bath upstairs between the kitchen and the fifth bedroom upstairs and a full bath downstairs for the two bedrooms to share. The house easily accommodated 14 people. Several of the generation in their 20's and 30's hiked down to the river. Deer and turkeys came right up to the house and hung out. There was even a baby deer on the property. The property manager was friendly, responsive and very accommodating, offering to find vendors for the various activities we planned. This is a very comfortable house with all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024