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A two-story modern house with large windows, a balcony, and a staircase leading to a deck.
A landscaped garden with a variety of plants and a small statue, overlooking a lake and forested hills.
A dining area with a table set for four, a telescope, and a painting on the wall.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of trees and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, a sofa, and a TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rollins Lake
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Grass Valley, CA
  • Place, Rollins Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nevada County Fairgrounds
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Thunder Valley Casino
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Rollins Lake Retreat

2018 two-story contemporary solar home overlooking Rollin’s Lake. Designed by award winning architect David Wright.

Energy efficient, gourmet kitchen, stunning views with three second story decks.

Easily sleeps six with room for additional guests.

Lake access by short path. Property adjacent to Orchard Springs Marina and boat launch.

Minutes to charming Grass Valley and Nevada City. Nearby hiking, skiing, historical parks, festivals and galleries.

A perfect retreat for friends and family. Two kayaks and longer term rentals are available, contact owner.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property is not Child-Proof
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Events

No events allowed
Please discuss this first
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Dispose of all trash upstairs, downstairs, bathrooms and bedrooms in bins in the aluminum shed. Recycling too.
Put toys back in their container and albums in the matching cover. Put back in alphabetical order. Check dryer for clothes. Collect remotes.
If people smoked outside, please collect the butts.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No RV's, campers or outside camping. Maximum of four cars. Extra $50 cleaning for outside visitors.
Please respect neighbors private property. Do not go to the pond and bridge on our neighbor's property. Respect 10 MPH speed limit.
Vacationers only. No commercial activity allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1059
Property # 1492218vb
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
Note from host: Please discuss this first
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Grass Valley

Located in Grass Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Montoliva Vineyard & Winery and Grass Valley Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Center For The Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Nevada County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Grass Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Rollins Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Empire Mine State Historic Park - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Center For The Arts - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Thunder Valley Casino - 59 min drive - 74.2 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 15 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dine n Dash Pub & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Frog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Rollins Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New Rollins Lake Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is New Rollins Lake Retreat located?

This family-friendly Grass Valley holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rollins Lake and Montoliva Vineyard & Winery. Stevens Trail Trailhead and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful. You get a partial view of the lake with a wonderful view of the mountains from across the lake.There is a path to walk down to the lake to relax, swim or fish. If you want to relax and enjoy water sports on the lake, I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thanks Debbie. We hope to see you again soon. We also run out over the year end holidays, but those book fairly early. So if you’re interested, don’t wait too long.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. View of lake was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most amazing experience all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thanks Colin. Glad you enjoyed the house and white water rafting. Christmas and New Years are still open.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

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

It was a short visit & we will be back next year for sure!

It’s one of the best VRBO rentals in the Grass Valley area, best view of the lake & just peaceful all around, the owners are just truly amazing 🤩
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Thanks Rhonda. Hope to see you again next year. And hope it’s not so exciting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JASON F.

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

Beautiful property

The house is in a wonderful setting, and all elements of our stay there were very smooth. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks Jason. Hope to see you and your family again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

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

Beautiful lakefront home

Property is within 3 min walking distance from lake. Tons of fun games for the kids.. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Yvonne and family were great guests. We hope they come back again soon. Christmas and New Years are still available.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

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

Lake Rollins Gem!

We absolutely loved this vacation home. The million dollar view spoke for itself, overlooking the lake. Clean, comfortable, and had every amenity needed to host Thanksgiving for our family. I would definitely recommend this home for anyone staying in the Nevada City/Grass Valley.area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
Thanks much, Shelley. Hope to see you again. And the Christmas and New Year’s holidays are available currently.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Much Needed Family Vacation

The property was perfect for us. The views of the lake, the stars and the wildlife were enjoyed by all of us. We were able to walk down to the lake each day and enjoy our own semi-private beach. The care and detail put into the property for the enjoyment of the guests was very much appreciated. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Thanks Laura. Look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carly p.

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

Most amazing views, relaxing patios & deck, and fun swimming in the cove on the beach

We had the best time here! The views out the huge windows were amazing. There are 2 patios upstairs & a large deck with plenty of seating downstairs. We had the beach cove all to ourselves with shade most of the day. The owners were great with communicating everything with us. We can't wait to go back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Thanks Carly, glad you and your family had a great time. Look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Beautiful View of Rollins Lake

What a view! Each morning was glorious waking up to such a beautiful view of Rollins Lake. Such a great location nestled in a lovely woodsy area about 15-20 minutes from old town Grass Valley. We enjoyed our stay - the house was well appointed and clean and comfortable. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Brenda, thanks for your nice comments. You left out place very neat. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hurry back. The holidays are nice here too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

Awesome

This was an amazing split level property. The views were awesome, and just a small walk down to the lake. My family and I greatly enjoyed our stay and will be back. the owner was responsive and answered any questions I had. Truly amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks Brad. Hope to see you soon. The holidays are available for now.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing! Great views and very clean. However, the amount of times the owners text before my stay was over whelming. If you love information over load about the house you will be staying in, then this shouldn't bother you. For me, it became very frustrating to receive text books, not messages all throughout the day. Even before 7 am on Saturday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Thanks Kimberly. I've found that when I send all important info at once, guests frequently are overwhelmed. Sorry, I did not know what time zone you were in.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savannah W.

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

Relaxing friends getaway

We absolutely loved the spaciousness of the house for a group of friends. The view of the lake and trees was beautiful. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen for cooking meals. The beds were comfy and the house was really clean! We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and being near Nevada city. It was such a lovely stay, we didn’t want to leave. The host was very helpful, communicative, and provided everything we needed for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Thanks Savannah. Hope to see you next summer, but book early as it is very popular then.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

Beautiful and clean home. Excellent homeowner, always responding promptly We were impressed with the location, views, cleanliness, and welcoming of the home. Thank you Dennis for sharing your property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Thanks and please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Beautiful house with an amazing lake view

The house is even more beautiful in person! It is a newer build and it was such a treat to stay somewhere so modern. They had every amenity we could think of - well-stocked kitchen, toiletries, games, books, lawn games, etc. The walk to the lake was a little bit of a trek with younger kids/kayaks/gear but a nice cove is accessible. Dennis was a pleasure to work with before and during our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2021
Thanks Kristina. Hope to see you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaretta A.

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

So much better than photos show!

The only reason I gave one star less in accuracy is because the photos don’t do the house and location justice! It was an extremely nice home with lots of space and beautiful views. The trails for walking around the lake were so relaxing with the sounds of the birds. Easy access to Grass Valley and Nevada City. Treasure of a winery that Dennis recommended. Would stay again happily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thanks so much Margaretta. I’m glad you had a chance to celebrate your parents 50th wedding anniversary. We have many celebrations at our place. I hope you can come back again but before their 60th anniversary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

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

The best hosts ever

We were so excited about staying at this beautiful property. We have stayed at a number of Vbro properties as a family and have had various experiences with hosts. I must say that the hosts were absolutely awesome. We were so well prepared for our stay, with very detailed and helpful information in advance--above and beyond what I have experienced in the past. Communication and supports were excellent. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
Thanks Evelyn, hope to see you this summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

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

Best Equipped Place EVER

This house is ideal for three couples - easy to relax into! The kitchen and bathrooms are very well equipped and supplied with good quality products. Beautiful views over the lake and a peaceful yard surrounded by flowers and shade trees complete the package. We were there for 4 nights and hosted family members who live locally for two dinners and there was enough tableware for all and space to sit in various smaller groups. Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thanks Alice. Hope to see you again. The holidays are still available.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Beautiful home with a spectacular view.

This home exceeded our expectations. It is a very attractive, well-constructed new building that is clean and very well maintained, with comfortable seating, and great views from both floors. Outside seating areas and nice landscaping make for pleasant spots to visit and enjoy the view. The owner was very responsive and provided explicit instructions/info, which I like. The location is ideal - 10 minutes from Grass Valley but it feels like a long way away with the serene scenery. A great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Stephanie was a great guest and we hope she and her friends come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alecia H.

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

Fantastic Family Fun!!!

We took our three kids (11, 9, 6) for 3 nights and it was perfection. The home is absolutely stunning and very modern. The walk to the lake was only about 4 minutes so it was easy to take all the toys and chairs and cooler down in a few short trips. The lake water temp was ideal and allowed us to spend whole days hanging out there. Dennis made everything super easy to understand about the home and was very accommodating. My kids are asking when we'll be going back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thanks Alecia. If you’re interested, the holidays are currently open. Snow fun is not far away. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

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

This Place is off the hook, if 10 stars were available to ✅ We'd give it a 🙌 10👌

This was the most prestean place we have experienced, in the past 5 years of coming up to Rollins Lake! The Owners are definitely the nicest, kindest, most professional people we've ever met! They took pride in this beautiful place & for us to be able to enjoy there home, is a blessing beyond our means. You will not be disappointed, Dennis is on point, responds immediately & is a wonderful person to communicate with. Thank you very much, we're looking forward to seeing you next year 2020🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks Hurry back. Our place is available for Christmas and New Years.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susanne k.

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

Gorgeous home, incredibly helpful and gracious host

This property well exceeded our expectations, it is a really beautiful home with high quality furnishings and the most comfortable beds. The hosts thought of every detail to make sure we had a relaxing and comfortable stay and to also make us feel safe with their extensive COVID precautions. We followed all of Dennis and Linda’s recommendations and loved them all from the mining museum to the ice cream shop. Most days we spent at the beach, which is a little cove a few minutes walk from the property. We had the place all to ourselves and enjoyed splashing around, fishing, and kayaking. We highly recommend this property. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Susanne was an ideal guest. Easy to communicate with, observed the rules, and left our place neat. Hope she comes back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jasmine b.

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

Good stay overall!

Property was nice and nice views but found the owners little too interfering. Felt I was monitored 24/7, cameras in each room, constant messages were a little too much. My idea of vacation is totally relax without interference. Too high cleaning fee already and was asked to pay extra for a spot left over. What is $500 cleaning for anyway then?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
sorry this did not work out for you. There are two internal cameras that you were told about. You were told to disconnect them which you did. The messages were about your dogs which were wondering and creating problems with the neighbors. There was no $500 cleaning fee only a $200 cleaning fee which is comparable to others in the area. Your dog created a mess downstairs which required extra cleaning for $50. The floor is stained and it cannot be removed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim P.

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

Spectacular stay and experience in the CA Sierras.

This beautiful home with a setting right out of a postcard was nothing short of spectacular! exceeded all my expectations. Everything was in top order that helped provide a world class experience. Dennis and Linda, both made us feel welcome in their magnificent home. Dennis provided excellent detailed communication both in writing and via video on the operation of the home. I honestly felt like I already knew the place before arriving. I recommend reading their family story memorialized in the guest book, very touching and quite romantic. Thank you both. I will definitely be returning! Cheers"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2023
Thanks for the over-the-top review. Hurry back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Surabhi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the New Rollins Lake Retreat, and I can't express how wonderful our experience was. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. Dennis communicated all the necessary details promptly and even provided us with fantastic recommendations on local dining options and activities to enjoy during our stay.The property itself was just perfect for our getaway. The breathtaking views of the lake were absolutely mesmerizing, making it a truly picturesque setting for relaxation. The house was clean and well-stocked with all the amenities we could possibly need, which made our stay even more enjoyable.One delightful surprise was the thoughtful gesture of finding a bottle of wine and some snacks awaiting us upon our arrival. It was a lovely touch that added to the welcoming atmosphere. Furthermore, the kitchen was equipped with everything necessary for preparing meals, which was a significant advantage for us. We appreciated the abundance of kitchen supplies that allowed us to whip up our favorite dishes seamlessly.For families traveling with children, I can't emphasize enough how great it was to find a selection of toys available for the kids. It was a big bonus that kept our little ones entertained and added to the overall enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dennis and Linda O'Rear

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We are a retired engineer and teacher. We first met in 1972 but didn't see each other for 35 years.

Why they chose this property

Either quiet time by the lake or access to lake fun. Close to lively historic towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City.

What makes this property unique

New custom home designed by award-winning architect David Wright.

Languages:

English

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