Family-friendly vacation rentals in Yuba River

Amazing loft above the horse barn!

We have 4 baby goats born on 6/24/25 that you are welcome to play with and cuddle! They are so entertaining! This is a horse ranch in the foothills of El Dorado county, with a loft studio above the barn. It is comfortably furnished and has a true country feel! The barn and loft is very private & easy to socially distance if preferred. This lovely loft is available to rent year round. Be surrounded by nature and enjoy hiking, rafting, swimming, biking! Come and enjoy all this area has to offer

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!

Cozy Cabin on Deer Creek

This charming "tiny" cabin is mountain-quiet, surrounded by oaks and pines, next to Deer Creek and the Tribute Trail, and Nevada City. Well-suited for solo adventurer, a couple, or a small family seeking a retreat. Equipped with a full kitchen, indoor bathroom, clawfoot tub under the stars, plenty of outdoor space, and upper loft for a child. Come swing in the hammock, jump in the creek, and relax on this secluded homestead ! Also, consider this on same property: airbnb.com/h/stugacreekcabin.

Llama lookout cottage w/a Pool, Hot Tub & Gardens

A healing “Llama treat" retreat. Elegant cottage overlooking a meadow-full of llamas and their babies. Relax in the outdoor hot tub, swim in the large swimming pool, take a walk along a seasonal creek, stroll in the lush gardens or just relax on the green lawn. The cottage has a full kitchen and is very suitable for families with children of all ages. Enjoy the outdoor sitting & dining areas, the hanging hammock and the friendly dogs & cats. My books & gift store: Mosaic is open daily.

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!

Tiny Miracle

Natural beauty surrounds this little abode. Inside, everything you might need lies at arm's reach. Tiny Miracle strives to be in harmony with nature. Thus, all cleaning products are natural and free of chemicals. All linens are composed of natural fibers and are dried in the sun--weather permitting. And, the tiny kitchen is stocked with organic teas and coffee. Tiny Miracle is a peaceful, quiet spot for a solo retreat; a writer’s haven.

Nevada City Forest Retreat w/ hot tub

Enjoy the charm of historic Nevada City (5 min drive), hike on the nearby trails, take in the beauty of the Yuba river (20 mins away), then relax in the hot tub under a million stars in an evergreen forest... Comfy 1-bedroom guest suite in lower level of our mountain-style home with private entrance. Includes kitchenette, bathroom with shower, exclusive use of hot tub (on open deck) and firepit (wood provided).

Large Guest Bungalow - your own foothills retreat

This spacious bungalow evokes a remote retreat while only two miles from downtown Nevada City. Situated within a one-acre manicured garden, it features a sleeping area with a comfy queen bed to one side and a sitting area with a sleeper sofa and smart TV to the other side, all below a high ceiling with four skylights. A great jumping off point to explore the Gold Country or to cocoon in the Sierra foothills.

Grandma's Room, a One Room Inn

Situated in a peaceful setting, located on 2 1/2 acres in the Northern Sierra Nevada Foothills of California. We invite you to relax on the front porch and view the wildlife which may include deer, turkey, and many varieties of birds, depending on the season. Only minutes from Lake Wildwood. Grass Valley and Nevada City are also nearby.