Spa, Log House on Trout Stream, Swimming Hole, Local Hiking, WiFi

We chose this property because of the location, the stream, the hot tub, as well as how the house looked in the photos. We found everything we were looking for and more! Photos were accurate, and we found house even better in person. We really appreciated the specialness of the log construction and the attention to detail...lovely window placement, sweet reading loft...more. [Note: The property is in a residential area - the backyard leads down to the stream and there is open land on the other side of the creek, but there are neighbors on both sides of the house].

Though we really enjoyed getting out to the beautiful places in the area - along the Yuba River, up to the lake country near Sierra City, hiking various trails - for us a big part of what we are looking for in the one week we have to get away, is a comfortable space to spend time in and relax. Satellite TV and wireless internet really work for us, as does a daily soak in a hot tub.We like to stock up and cook in, and the kitchen and country style dining table worked great for us (We did stumble upon the India Oven in Grass Valley. If you like Indian food, they had a great buffet, served Fri - Sun). It was only two of us, and we loved having space to spread out, but it would be a great place for a family or group of friends. We had a fun evening of ping pong in the game room. For me, however, the most special by far was the stillness in the early mornings and the gentle sound of the stream running through the night.

Diane obviously cares for her property and takes care of those who come to share it. We appreciated it and all of her help! We would highly recommend the house to others...and definitely hope to return in the future.

From the mouth of a seventeen year old who missed all his friends - in the beginning. Our stay at the log house was the best because there was so much for all of us to do even if we never left the property.
Having the swimming hole, rope swing etc was made for our adventurous grandsons. The beds were comfy and we had privacy inside the pleasant bedrooms. The only quirk was the road construction on Rt 49 but that's California in the summer. Got to get it done before the snow flies. Surrounding Gold Country was barely explored because there was so much to see. We'll be back!

My wife and I and eight of our closest friends used this house as "base camp" for a weekend when we we had our wedding at Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley. The place had plenty of room for everyone and a great big kitchen for us to cook breakfast in. Unfortunately, my wife and I were so busy with the wedding that we didn't have time to enjoy the hot tub, the beautiful creek in back, or the ping pong table in the basement. Our friends had a great time sitting by the creek and swimming in it. Overall, this is a beautiful and roomy place to stay for those who are willing to drive 15-20 minutes to Grass Valley and there are plenty of fun things to do right at the cabin.