Nevada City Retreats: Baby Bear's Cottage. This property for sale soon!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Nevada City, CA

Tahoe National Forest Headquarters6 min drive
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum9 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake19 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

To our wonderful guests, past, present and some future (through this summer 2024),

It has been a long wonderful road through this vacation rental experience. We have become friends with some of you over the years, and welcomed back many of you time and again to one of our Bear Cabins. Some of you we have not met yet , as we will continue to welcome guests until late summer this year.

Twenty-four years ago we first purchased the property that we named Nevada City Retreats, and it is over seventeen years since Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear cabins have become full-time vacation rentals. Drue and I have decided to lighten our responsibilities and spend time traveling and pursuing our other interests in this last chapter of our lives, so we are selling the property and hoping to find new owners will love it as much as we have.

We are most appreciative of all our guests and thank you so much for your wonderful comments, respect and support over the years. We hope we have enriched your lives just a bit. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or are interested in discussing a possible purchase. You can reach us through this website.

Wishing you all Happy Trails,
René and Drue

Just 2.5 miles from downtown Nevada City you'll find Baby Bear's Cottage, with your own private hot tub, with a view of the waterfall and pond, on 5 wooded acres, adjacent to Papa Bear's Timber Lodge (listing # 46584).This cozy log cottage can be rented alone or for additional space when renting Papa Bear's Lodge. It is an ideal location for relaxing or exploring Nevada City or the South Yuba River, both only minutes away by car.

A $55 cleaning fee and 10% bed tax is charged in addition to the room rate. Extra guest charge for third guest is $15/nt. No pets are allowed in Baby Bear's Cottage for the benefit of our guests who have allergies. Sorry, no exceptions.

In the heart of downtown Nevada City (2.5 miles) and Grass Valley (5 miles) you'll find great food, outstanding live theater and wonderful galleries and shops. Travel by car to skiing, river or lake kayaking and swimming. There are many bicycle trails through the surrounding hills and plenty of wine tasting venues. Local and out-of-town musicians can be heard almost any night of the week.

Check the Chamber of Commerce web site at the bottom of this page for information on the many special events happening in the area.

Try your hand at gold panning at the Yuba, and visit the Historic Empire Mine. This area is ideal for mountain bikers, kayakers and hikers, and, for those looking for a romantic getaway.

Lake Vera is a small lake surrounded by summer camps and used exclusively by them. ( Our guests have no access.) Our cabins are located on 5 acres next to Camp Augusta. In the summer months (late May to mid August) you can hear 'happy camp sounds' as children enjoy swimming, zip lining and singing around the camp fire, then off to bed by 9:30, quiet hour.

Keywords: Log Cabin Vacation Rental

Property manager

Rene and Drue

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 small or 1 youth.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Basic pricing is for 2 guests. Add $20/nt for up to 1 additional youth or adult . Add $15/nt for up to two small children.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Yuba River State Park and Tahoe National Forest Headquarters, while Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada Theatre are cultural highlights. Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 6 min drive
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum - 9 min drive
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake - 19 min drive
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

Colfax Station - 29 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

Northridge Of Nevada City - 7 min drive
The Willo - 8 min drive
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing - 6 min drive
Treats - 6 min drive
Jernigan's Tap House & Grill - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nevada City Retreats: Baby Bear's Cottage. This property for sale soon! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nevada City Retreats: Baby Bear's Cottage. This property for sale soon!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nevada City Retreats: Baby Bear's Cottage. This property for sale soon!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nevada City Retreats: Baby Bear's Cottage. This property for sale soon! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from South Yuba River State Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Tahoe National Forest Headquarters. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

8 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Spot

Super cozy cabin and lovely location. I had a great time and wish I could have spent more time there. The wifi worked fine, and it was not a serious issue for me but it’s important to know that AT&T (at least for me) does not have cell reception there.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

26 Oct 2023

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

Breath of fresh air

Property was exactly what we needed. Very cozy and quiet. Look forward to returning and possibly considering trying to rent the whole property for a wedding next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

18 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful cabin

This cabin is located in a beautiful located, it was very clean and had everything we needed

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

20 Aug 2023

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

Baby Bear’s Cabin

My partner and stayed for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay! We LOVED the waterfall and tiered ponds! The hot tub was great to relax in at night. The property is located close to the historic town Nevada City. We were able to explore different things near us. We plan to rent the cabin again in the future, maybe even rent all 3 for our family as a group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya T.

10 July 2023

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

Absolutely perfect!

This cabin is the cutest and most perfect getaway ever. It’s so clean, cozy, and completely stocked with anything and everything you could ever need and the bed is huge and soft. Everything is extremely thoughtful and done with the customer experience in mind. There’s a tv with dish and even different games and books and activities. The hot tub is nice and private and the private pond is so beautiful and serene. It was fairly easy to find, the check in was perfect because we didn’t even have to do anything, it was just ready for us without anyone. It was also private and quiet. Everything was so perfect and comfortable and cozy that I didn’t want to leave! It had the ultimate cozy cabin vibe. We will be back for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rene and Drue

Rene had always wanted a log home, ever since she was a child. When we found this property in 2000, we knew it was where we wanted to live and continue raising our son. We have three cabins on the property, all of which are now vacation rentals: Papa Bear's Lodge, Mama Bear's Cabin and Baby Bear's Cottage. We lived in the main lodge for a number of years until our son was grown and on his own. Now we live in town next to Rene's pottery studio. You will see some of her pots in the cabins. We love our guests who are all fantastic and take wonderful care when renting our cabins.

What makes this property unique

Even though we are only 3 miles from the center of town, you feel like you are out in the woods. In the summer time, the children's camp next door emits sounds of laughter and activity. Some of our renters have even taken a ride on the zip line which is high up in the tree tops. In the fall winter and spring is the quiet time. The cabins are decorated with art of all kinds, and cozy comfortable furniture. The setting in the open woods is very special, and we have loved watching the generations of dear, squirrel and turkey families wander through. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we have!