Owl Lodge offers peace and privacy and outdoor beauty for guests seeking time in nature, while just 2 minutes drive (10 minute bike ride and 20 minute walk) from historic Nevada City's theater, local shops, and gourmet restaurants. The views from the Lodge's extensive decks are of magnificent trees and wild life.
Owl Lodge borders on a wonderful hiking trail that follows along the Nevada County Irrigation channel (a man-made stream). Have a warm cup of coffee/tea and walk just 30 feet from your back door to access the trail which dons beautiful wildflowers in the Spring.
In addition, there are many other wonderful activities to partake in all year round and seasonally including the following:skiing, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, mountain biking, etc.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is just 45 minutes away, an amazing mountain-bike trail entrance that goes for 120 miles is just half a mile away. Five vineyards are less than 30 minutes from Owl Lodge and the “magical,” “sun-hugged,” “granite-lined” Yuba River is just seven miles away. The South Fork of the Yuba offers trout fishing, Class V kayaking, and summer lounging as it flows through a granite gorge in the Sierra foothills. But there’s culture, too “Nevada City has all the outdoorsy stuff but also some seriously rooted heart and soul.” The Nevada Theater, where Mark Twain read in the 1860s, still features monthly plays. In July, the 150-year-old town closes two blocks to cars and lets artisans take over with booths selling wine, craft cheeses, and local veggies.
Star-gazing -- Enjoy our telescope and view the stars from our large deck. Owl Lodge offers one of the best views of the night time sky in the area.
Fireplace and Wood Burning Stove
There is nothing like a huge fire to get the chill out and provide a cozy atmosphere. Owl Lodge has a large wrap around fireplace in the living room and a wood wood stove in the large master bedroom/family room.
Family Fun and Games
We have an assortment of games and puzzles for the whole family at Owl Lodge. So when you return after an active day of skiing, hiking, rafting, or fishing, you can enjoy a game of chess, monopoly.
The Tahoe National Forest is located in the northern Sierra Nevada (east of Sacramento). Rivers, snow capped peaks and dense forests offer outstanding recreation year round.
Possibilities for You & Owl Lodge. . ..
A Family GetAway
Owl Lodge is excellent for families seeking a getaway that offers them a happy, fun and welcoming place to be together and an excellent 'base camp' for outdoor adventures like skiing, hiking, swimming, fishing and sightseeing.
A Writers Retreat
Because of the serenity and peace that the house offers -- as well as the inspiring view -- Owl Lodge is an excellent place for writers that are seeking a quite and inspirational place to do their writing. Owl Lodge offers writers desks for this very purpose. Too focused on writing to want to stop and make a meal -- you can pop out and be downtown in less than 2 minutes to enjoy one of Nevada City's excellent restaurants.
Nature Outdoor Enthusiast
Come enjoy all that this beautiful outdoors has to offer by way of hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, skiing - you name it - with your family or friends.
But Wait -- More things to See and Do
Granite Chief Wilderness straddles the Sierra Nevada crest and is especially scenic with rugged granite cliffs, alpine meadows, and dense pockets of fir. It includes the headwaters of the North Fork American Wild River. Snow is often found year round with elevations ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 ft. The Pacific Crest Trails bisects the Wilderness.
North Fork American Wild River was Congressionally designated in 1978 as a Wild river. Many non-motorized trails extend into the steep canyon from both the north and south rims. Often the western most trails are accessible during late fall or spring when much of the Forest is snow covered. This is a beautiful river to explore.
Placer Big Trees grove is the most northerly stand of naturally occurring Giant Sequoias, Sequoiadendron giganteum, and is found 22 miles east of Foresthill overlooking the Middle Fork American River. This area has been designated as a Botanical Special Interest Area by the Forest Service. The trees have been a popular tourist attraction since the 1800's and each bears the name of a prominent American.
Kayaking and Rafting
Nevada City is considered the central hub of the West Coast for water sports enthusiasts of all types. Known as a world-class white water destination with an abundance of class-1 through class-5 offerings, downtown Nevada City is a short drive from the South Yuba, American, Bear and the south and middle sections of the North Fork of the Yuba river. Nevada City is in close proximity to the Sierra Nevada range which also offers an unlimited supply of pristine mountain lakes for recreational calm-water kayaking and canoeing
Panning for Gold
If you know where to look, it’s not hard to find gold in Nevada County rivers.
Some of the most accessible gold panning locations are on the South Yuba River at Bridgeport, Edwards Crossing and Washington, and on the Middle Yuba River at Oregon Creek. These are public stretches of river so you don’t have to worry about claimjumping.
Golfing
Golfers enjoy two public courses and three semiprivate golf courses in the general Grass Valley-Nevada City area. Local courses are open year-around.
Lakes
Bullards Bar was rated by Water Ski Magazine as one of the best recreational lakes in the United States. Emerald Cove Marina offers state of the art rental ski boats, patio cruisers, and fishing boats. While on land, Bullards Bar Recreation area provides for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife watching and camping.
Mountain Biking
For mountain bike riders, Nevada County is a year-round playground. Lush forests, rivers and lakes provide the backdrop for a pleasant cruise or a healthy cycling workout.
Reno and Gambling
If gambling is your thing -- Reno is just one hour and fifteen minutes away.
RATES - Rates for Owl Lodge are $169 per night for a two night minimum. Seven nights is only $129 per night and there may be an option for a longer stay. We do ask for a cleaning fee of $90.
For more than 4 people - an additional $19 per person per night is added to the rates.
We are pet friendly and ask for an additional $49 security that is needed for cleaning after pets.
If you would like to use the large fireplace and the wood stove - wood is an additional $8 a day - or you can choose to purchase your own wood - most local hardware stores and supermarkets carry boxed wood.
