Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods | Cottage in Nevada City

10.0 (11 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Nevada City Cottage | Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods

1 Bedroom Cottage in Nevada City

Serenity Cabin (sleeps 2-4) is a 2-bedroom, handcrafted log cabin on a 200-acre developing eco-preserve in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas. Offering more privacy than our other cabins, Serenity Cabin is the perfect glamping-style getaway for those seeking to restore body, mind and spirit at a rustic mountain retreat center.
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE REQUESTING TO BOOK: Serenity Cabin does not have its own bathroom or running water inside the cabin, though a 5-gallon jug of water for washing and tea, coffee etc. is provided. There is a guest bathroom a short walk away at the main house with a hot shower, sink, and flush toilet, as well as clean outhouses across the meadow by the other cabins.
Serenity Cabin is equipped with a 2-burner propane camp stove (propane provided), mini fridge, outdoor sink, dining table with log benches, slab countertop, and numerous cookware and utensils. Each bedroom has a queen-sized bed. Outside there is a picnic table with charcoal BBQ, fire pit, and chairs for gathering. Please read ‘fire safety’ section below.
There is also a wood stove for heating with firewood and kindling provided. Directions for how to operate the wood stove are posted in the cabins, but if you would like assistance please let us know.
Please note the fee listed is for two people. For each additional guest there is a charge of $25.
Other things to note:
PET POLICY: Your well-behaved pets are welcome for a fee of $10 per pet, per night. Please note there may be other guests with pets on the property, so any pets you bring must get along with other animals and people.
CELL RECEPTION/INTERNET ACCESS: There is little to no cell reception on the entire property. Consider your stay an opportunity to disconnect from the virtual world and unwind. However, there is wifi available outside the main house if you need (a short walk away from the cabins).
VEHICLE ACCESS: Approximately 24 miles from Nevada City, California, the property is located about a mile down a gravel road. 4-wheel drive is required in wintertime (we are at higher elevation and frequently get snow), but the roads are accessible to any car in the warmer months.
SHARED SPACES: Geronimo, Shamballa, and Trinity Cabin are in close proximity, with communal fire pits, large charcoal BBQ (bring your own charcoal), a 16-foot slab picnic table and chairs nearby. If there are guests in the other cabins, please be mindful of sharing these spaces and keeping noise to a minimum. Serenity and Radiance cabins offer more privacy.
SMOKING/FIRE SAFETY: During high fire season (summer and early fall) we must be extremely careful with fires and smoking. Smoking is allowed on the cabin decks, fire pit and picnic areas, and in your vehicle but not in the outback on trails as it is prohibited by the local forest service.
OUTDOOR FIRE PITS: If you would like to build a fire in the outdoor pit there is a firewood fee of $20 per hour. **Please check in with us at the main house before you use the outdoor pit.***
Come see us at the main house for any questions between 8am and 9PM.
If Serenity Cabin is reserved, please consider booking one of our other cabins:
Shamballa Cabin
Trinity Cabin
Geronimo Cabin
Radiance Cabin

Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods is located in Nevada City. Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Entertainment, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Entertainment, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Nevada City has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Nevada City, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Wood stove
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • On the lake
Guest Services
  • Playground
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Craig R.
Nov 25, 2022 03:38:19 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a wonderful stay at the Wisdom Retreat. It was exactly what we were looking for: a remote cabin in a beautiful forest where we could escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Adam was a great host. He quickly responded to messages and stay made sure we were comfortable during our stay (and he's fun to talk to!). For three days we replaced our TV with a fireplace and loved every minute of it. We saw two bears on our way in which was really cool. There are some great walks you can do without leaving the property. When we went in late November, there was snow on the ground in places (needed good, warm boots). The Yuba River is a short drive. We went to Malakoff Diggins State Park which has some great hikes as well. Things to know: This rental is for people who enjoy being close to nature. The cabin is very rustic and has limited amenities. There was no hot water and the nearest bathroom is a composting outhouse (hot water may be available in the future). There is a flushing toilet and hot shower available at the main house. So why the price? The beautiful, remote, private location makes it worth it. I also appreciate the difficulties and expenses associated with running a remote off-grid property. In my experience, being closer to nature means giving up some modern conveniences. Also note: Firewood for the cabin is included. Firewood for outdoor fires is an additional cost (at the time of this writing). So if you're looking for a remote, beautiful place to unplug, and you appreciate the simplicity of a rustic (limited amenities) cabin, this place is great. My son and I made some great memories here.
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