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Large family home for holidays, retreat, gatherings.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Grass Valley, CA
  • Empire Mine State Historic Park
    3 min drive
  • Grass Valley Brewing
    7 min drive
  • Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce
    7 min drive
  • Auburn, CA (AUN-Auburn Municipal)
    33 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Large family home for holidays, retreat, gatherings.

Beautiful multi-level country home close to the towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City.
An hour from Truckee and an hour and 20 minutes from lake Tahoe.
Come and enjoy a relaxing, comfortable retreat. Great for family gatherings, birthdays, girls weekend, yoga retreat, youth retreat... And so many more.
There are two master bedrooms with queen beds, one spacious room with two bunk beds, an office/ bedroom with comfy daybed, and another bedroom with a queen bed.
The great room is 24x32 ft. There is room for kids to play, enjoy a movie, play ping pong, play games on the game table or do puzzles, etc.
Up to medium size dogs are welcome. There is a dog bed and food and water dishes supplied. Please keep them off the furniture. There's also a kennel with indoor and outdoor access if you want to leave them while you go out on the town.
The year-round creek is very peaceful and inviting. There are apples in the fall, and room to let your kids run and play.
The kitchen is well stocked and we provide Caroline's coffee (a local coffee shop) both special blend and decaffeinated.
We, Mike and Cheryl, were born in the local towns and have lived here throughout our lives. We love this area and look forward to sharing it with you.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Empire Mine State Historic Park and 7 minutes from Grass Valley Brewing
Large family home for holidays, retreat, gatherings. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Cheryl Andes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Large family home for holidays, retreat, gatherings. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, versatile property
Being a Nevada County who rented this house with some friends for our annual getaway, this was perfect. Lots of rooms, great hangout spaces and even some disc golf accessories. Solid location, close to downtown GV and NC.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C., Fair Oaks, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Retreat House
What a great place for a group retreat. Plenty of room with lots of open space. The kitchen was fantastic and had everything we needed. And there were lots of special extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joyce R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Some improvements needed
Multi level & stairs not listed. Master bedroom next to kitchen, w/o air conditioning, too hot to occupy. It was 100• weekend. Spiders were in the downstairs bedrooms. Bathrooms had very small showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Egle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
We felt very welcome. We were greeted with freshly baked cookies. The house was stocked with supplies, games, a ping pong table, books and many more. The interior was tastefully designed. Our hosts had labled kitchen drawers and cabinets, so we did not have to spend time finding things.Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend with family and friends
Our family and friends stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate my birthday and enjoy the nearby lake. The house is incredible and was spacious for 7 adults, 4 teens and 1 five year old. It was a short drive to groceries (Safeway or SPD), shopping in Nevada City and swimming fun at Scott Flats Lake. Cheryl is a gracious and generous host who communicated with us quickly if we had questions about anything. This home had everything we needed and was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
We have been renting this home for work purposes when we have a larger crew. There's plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The home is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Westlake Village, California

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a family stay
A fantastic location and an excellent facility for a large family with preteen kids. Plenty of comfortable bedrooms and play space. Close to shops and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
We had a great time at our family reunion. We had kids from age 6 to great grandpa who was 96. The hosts made us delicious cookies and as we walked into the house the fireplace was lit welcoming us. The host also provided us some local coffee. There were plenty of dishes and pots and pans as different family members took turns cooking various meals. The beds were super comfortable. The host provided plenty of supplies and sheets and towels. I would just suggest that the host note in the description the way the house has various elevated steps everywhere including a sunken living room. This might be important know for older visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 Stars! Perfect in Every Way!!
Our family of 12 stayed at this beautiful home to celebrate Christmas together. This multi-level home was equipped with everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We arrived to find a beautiful Christmas tree and Christmas lights waiting for us. The gourmet kitchen is amazing with every cupboard labeled so that we could find and put away every kitchen tool we could possibly need. The children enjoyed the ping pong table and other games. The whole family enjoyed a cozy movie night on the big sofa. The skiers loved Sugar Bowl about an hour away. Even Sparky the dog felt welcomed with a cozy bed and dishes waiting for him by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ts d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
We came from all around, from Arizona, Yreka, Sonoma, Citrus Heights and Reno. We needed a large home with child-happy spaces and room for the dog, as well as plenty of beds and common gathering space. We had a perfectly lovely time, with lots of room in the open concept kitchen/livingroom/dining room to cook our Thanksgiving meal. Would highly recommend this place for anyone with a larger party of folks. The hostess Cheryl was so easy to communicate with and was happy to help us with any questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gold country gem
A great property for large groups as the layout is vast with plenty of room to isolate. The sun room with ping pong table and games was a hit. Everything you need for a group getaway. We would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall fuel mitigation work
Property was nice, clean and plenty of room. We reserved this property for a crew working to reduce fire hazard in the area and everyone was able to have their own space while we also had plenty of room in the kitchen and living area of the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rohini M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
It’s a beautiful house in a peaceful neighborhood surrounded by tall trees and a tiny little creek with rushing water. The house was very clean and the beds were super comfortable to sleep on. It was a home away from home for ages ranging from teens to grandparents. Cheryl was easy to communicate with and accommodated all our request promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023