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Private Pool & Hot Tub Zen Retreat
Escape to the handcrafted Zen Abode — a secluded spa-like romantic retreat on our three-acre apple farm just two miles from historic downtown Nevada City. Enjoy the rare luxury of your own private saltwater pool with waterfall, a magical bathhouse with Japanese soaking tub and bidet, and an ozonated hot tub beneath star-filled skies. Spend your days exploring Nevada City and your evenings soaking beneath the stars. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, honeymoons, or a quiet weekend retreat.
Harmony Mountain Retreat
If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil escape, you are looking at the right spot. Nestled beneath whispering conifers and oaks, this cabin boasts of beautiful mountain and valley views. Trails for hiking and premier mountain biking in the Tahoe National Forest; simply open your door and begin your adventure. Short drive to Nevada City and Yuba River; 45 minutes to ski slopes in the Sierras. The custom 600 sq. ft. private studio with a gas fireplace is fully equipped for up to 4 guests.
Romantic Creekside Cabin-Hot Tub-Privacy
Indulge in rustic-elegance, charm and comfort. Our luxurious fairytale cabin is built of warm toned cedar wood and floors: a gourmet kitchen, soaking tub for two, wood burning stove, hot tub, views. You will experience a full immersion in nature out every window and just one step out the door. Just a short ten minute drive from historic Nevada City, shopping, restaurants, theater, Deer Creek trail, Yuba River and hiking trails nearby. This studio cabin is perfect for couples or a solo retreat.
LaCava Inn -Mediterranean suite w/ hot tub & view!
This is LaCava Inn! Be transported to a Mediterranean hideaway in this one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast suite with stunning pastoral views, a hot tub and conveniently located on the Placer wine trail. The suite accommodates 2 adults and was designed specifically to be your peaceful and romantic retreat. LaCava Inn is stocked with a fully functioning kitchen, dining nook, bed cove, spacious bathroom, private balcony, and sunk in hot tub overlooking breathtaking views. A destination in itself!
Land Yacht AirDream - w/ Hot tub & Creek access
Just a 4-minute drive from downtown Nevada City and yet totally secluded, this absurdly magical Airstream Land Yacht has elevated glamping to the next level. Imagine being completely nestled under a canopy of trees while maintaining every creature comfort you can imagine. Hot tub? Check. Creek access? Wifi? Check. Outdoor shower and movies over a gas fire pit? Check, check. No expense was spared to both design and create this epic yet romantic, one-of-a-kind vacation experience. Bon Voyage!
Clark’s Cozy Cabin
Escape to this spacious cabin in Clipper Mills. 2 queen beds & 2 twin beds comfortably sleeps your group. Enjoy an outdoor patio, BBQ, firepit, & private hot tub for relaxation. A fully stocked kitchen includes everything for home-cooked meals. A seasonal community pool is a short stroll away. Nearby water attractions like Collins Lake, Lake Francis & Bullards Bar for boating, hiking, fishing, & swimming. Many snow adventures are just 10 mins in La Porte. Plus, enjoy delicious local dining.
The Wild Fern House
Escape to our secluded luxury craftsman home nestled in the Nevada City foothills, hand built by the Hart family. This peaceful 3 bedroom retreat offers breathtaking views, modern amenities, and old world charm. Perfect for families or groups of friends, this private sanctuary is your ultimate getaway. Our home is located 25 minutes from downtown Nevada City, and just 10 minutes from the South Fork of the Yuba River. Come enjoy some of the best biking, hiking and river access in the county.
Playful Mountain Sunset Escape
Starting from two cargo containers, this home was built to be a seamless space to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing any luxuries while you play. Designed to be an off-grid, sustainable home, this house features a movable glass wall, which opens the living room into the outdoors facing the setting sun. Beautiful native landscaping surrounds a basketball court and covered dining area. Indoors, natural light and a playful spark runs throughout with a second story hammock to enjoy it all!
Wilson’s Log Cabin
This sweet little cabin sleeps two, and has room to set up tents, park your RV, and your boat or trailer. Pricing for these additional options and guests will vary. The quaint 12’x20’ space is a must see given its proximity to Bullards Bar Reservoir. Only a 6 minute drive to Dark Day boat launch!! It’s ideal for spending the day on the lake and the night in the cabin. Located conveniently on Highway 49, between Nevada City and Downieville, makes for the perfect little getaway.
Mountain Retreat & Spa, 10 Acres
Welcome to Mt. Olive! Perched atop a majestic peak you will find a charming chalet offering stunning panoramas of the Bear River Canyon and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Soak in the tranquility of your private hot tub, savor a morning espresso amid expansive views, or gather around the fire pit beneath starry skies. Five minutes from river access and a short drive to the vibrant downtowns of Grass Valley or Nevada City, this is the perfect hideaway for your next retreat.
Luxury Oak Yurt Stay + Hot Tub
Experience elevated comfort in this modern, well-appointed yurt nestled in the forest. Relax in your private hot tub, rinse off in the outdoor shower, and unwind in the outdoor lounge spaces. Inside, you’ll find a plush king bed, kitchenette, and a spa-inspired bathroom, along with heating, air conditioning, and a gas fireplace for year-round comfort. Just minutes from town and the Yuba River, it’s the perfect base for both relaxation and adventure.
Little River House
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. You will be greeted with beauty and fantastic views nestled among giant Ponderosa Pines, a wide variety of wildlife and birds galore. Bald eagles have been spotted on occasion! As a guest you will have access to a very private spot on the river where you can try your luck panning for gold or fishing. You can also just relax while reading a good book, skipping rocks or just dip your toes in the water.
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All about North Star
North Star is a small locality in northern California’s Yuba County that sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet, nestled between the Tahoe National Forest and the Plumas National Forest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is home to a variety of mountain-top pine tree forests, where freshwater creeks flow into dramatic, cliffside waterfalls. Within a short drive, reservoir lakes like the Little Grass Valley Reservoir attract visitors looking to bring their kayaks and canoes for tranquil paddles amongst the secluded mountains.
The Yuba County area encompassing North Star was one of California’s first established counties in the mid-1800s, when prospectors flocked here during the height of the Gold Rush. To the east of town, the Underground Gold Miners Museum helps tell the area’s rich mining history, as well as the stories of miners who lived and worked here.
What are the top things to do in North Star?
Sly Creek Reservoir
Sitting at more than 3,500 feet of elevation, Sly Creek Reservoir draws visitors on warm days to kayak and paddle through its sparkling blue lake waters. The reservoir is surrounded by enormous maple trees, showing off their deep green foliage during summer, winter, and spring, and shedding its green leaves for red and yellow in the fall.
North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
The 2.5-mile Phantom Falls hike across Table Mountain passes by small waterfalls and sprawling meadows of yellow California poppies. From the reserve’s parking lot, you can follow the unmarked trail at the entrance and continue until you reach the final waterfall and scenic outlook at the end of the trail, the 135-foot Phantom Falls. The water flows between a crevice of North Table Mountain’s flat-top mesa, and in spring, hundreds of colorful wildflowers cover the mesa above the cascading falls.
Plumas-Eureka State Park
Plumas-Eureka State Park sits on 4,500 acres of northern California forest, home to a variety of pine trees amid the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The park houses relics from California’s Gold Rush era with historic blacksmith workshops and a gold mining museum. You can watch live blacksmith demonstrations using tools from the 1800s and learn about the mining process that drew in thousands of new settlers to this area at the height of America’s Gold Rush.
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