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Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10170.9 sq m
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Explore the area
Downieville, CA
- Place, Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails2 min walk
- Place, Downieville Museum3 min walk
- Place, The Downieville Downhill8 min walk
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Downieville Dreams: Steps to Biking, Swimming and Dining!
Newly renovated Victorian cottage, set in the heart of Downieville. Nestled between 2 rivers, the cottage offers a relaxing retreat. Swim, bike, fish, walk or simply watch the world go by in this Sierra goldmine town, surrounded by nature.
The space
Our family loves our cottage. In the winter there's nothing like snuggling up and sitting around the fire playing board games. In the summer it's all about the outdoors. Sit on the porch and watch the world go by, explore the Sierra's all around you, or be adventurous and try out the famous downhill mountain bike rides.
Other things to note
The cottage backs onto the hill and has a large garden extending up the mountain. There's a very small pond on the hill so watch out if you have very young kids.
The garden is terraced with dry stone walls all the way back and offers great views and walks straight up the hill. Tread with caution as the hill is steep.
The space
Our family loves our cottage. In the winter there's nothing like snuggling up and sitting around the fire playing board games. In the summer it's all about the outdoors. Sit on the porch and watch the world go by, explore the Sierra's all around you, or be adventurous and try out the famous downhill mountain bike rides.
Other things to note
The cottage backs onto the hill and has a large garden extending up the mountain. There's a very small pond on the hill so watch out if you have very young kids.
The garden is terraced with dry stone walls all the way back and offers great views and walks straight up the hill. Tread with caution as the hill is steep.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Downieville
Downieville is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tahoe National Forest and Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails, while Downieville Museum and Underground Gold Miners Museum are cultural highlights.
Downieville, CA
What's nearby
- Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Downieville Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- The Downieville Downhill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Pauley Creek - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Lavezzola Creek - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
Restaurants
- La Cocina De Oro - 3 min walk
- Two Rivers Cafe - 4 min walk
- St. Charles Place - 4 min walk
- C & J's Downieville Diner - 3 min walk
- Highway 49 Eatery - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Allison Rosdahl
We bought this home in 2018 after falling in love with Downieville over the previous few decades of visiting. We spend one week a year in Downieville at our home, and truly it is the highlight of our year. The home is owned by two brothers, Devan and Dallin, who grew up mountain biking here and have since grown to enjoy all that Downieville has to offer. You can find us when we are visiting either on our bikes high in the mountains, relaxing by the (or often in) the river (ask us about our favorite swimming holes!), or enjoying a delicious meal / drink at one of the awesome restaurants in town. We have been VRBO/Airbnb hosts since we first purchased this home, both to help us pay for the upkeep but also to share our favorite cottage in our favorite place. Since owning it, we have taken every dollar that the house has earned and invested it into the home - both because we want our guests to have a perfect visit but also because this is where we spend our summer vacations!
Why they chose this property
Easy, flat walk to everything - the river, restaurants, the bike shops, coffee shops, etc. There is nothing better in our mind than walking downtown after a long day on the bike or river to grab dinner and a drink.
What makes this property unique
This cottage is original to Downieville, thought to have been built in 1890. While it has plenty of character I would argue what really makes it unique are some of the conveniences we have added over the past few years including: air conditioning (most homes don't have this in the summer and AC is a must!), an easily accessible flat paved driveway (walk around town and you will quickly see how rare this truly is), 4 bedrooms with 2 updated bathrooms with walk-in showers, and our beautiful porch (rebuilt in 2022 w/ trex) - our favorite place for a morning coffee.
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