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Beautiful new cottage, nestled in the woods, just 2 miles from downtown

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Dryer
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Kitchen
Parking available
Free WiFi

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Nevada City, CA

Tahoe National Forest Headquarters
‪5 min drive‬
Nevada City Firehouse No. 2
‪6 min drive‬
Nevada Theatre
‪6 min drive‬
Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful new cottage, nestled in the woods, just 2 miles from downtown

New 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom stand-alone cottage tucked away in the woods on a 5-acre parcel where our main house is located. Experience the serenity of the Sierra Foothills while still only being a 5 minute drive from downtown Nevada City. The cottage features a generous 800 square foot layout including a full-size, fully equipped kitchen, large living area, cozy bedroom, and a luxurious bathroom. Other features include a living room fireplace, central heat and AC, Two TVs, satellite TV, Blu-Ray movies, and Internet.

Nevada City and neighboring Grass Valley have much to offer including history, walking and hiking trails, wineries, breweries, restaurants, bars and proximity to the Truckee/Tahoe area. Just a 45 minute drive to Donner Summit and the nearby ski areas.

Property manager

Steve and Ashley Blonstein

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ol' Republic Brewery and Grass Valley Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. 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 - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Nevada Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Scotts Flat Lake - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

Colfax Station - 29 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Willo - ‬8 min drive
‪Northridge Of Nevada City - ‬7 min drive
‪Asian Garden Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Lumberjacks Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Three Forks Bakery & Brewing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful new cottage, nestled in the woods, just 2 miles from downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful new cottage, nestled in the woods, just 2 miles from downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful new cottage, nestled in the woods, just 2 miles from downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful new cottage, nestled in the woods, just 2 miles from downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tahoe National Forest Headquarters, Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Off Broadstreet Theatre. Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Nevada Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

26 Aug 2019

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

A Great Spot

All new and beautifully decorated- farmhouse chic is the best way to describe. Everything you need for your stay is already there for your use. Highly recommend this listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

23 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful experience, perfect getaway spot!

Everything at this property was first class, well organized, clean, modern, high tech, and cozy. We wouldn't change a thing! Love it and will visit again! Steve and Ashley were easy to reach and very accommodating. Wonderful hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabi M.

22 Oct 2020

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

Second stay, I'll hopefully be back

I've reviewed this property before, and I suppose the highest review I can offer is that I've now returned from my second stay there this year. Perfect for a quiet writing retreat to get away from the office and focus on work. Wonderful to be in the peace and quiet and enjoy great walks every day.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

13 Nov 2023

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

Farewell Tour

Nevada City was one of the stops on our Farewell to California Tour. The cottage is a wonderful hub from which to explore/enjoy the Nevada City and Grass Valley communities. Ashley and Steve have built a cottage which has everything a couple might want for a weekend, or longer, getaway. We enjoyed the thoughtful design, quality materials and finishes, and the overall comfort, coziness and quiet of their cottage. A great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

29 Oct 2023

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

Anniversary get away

We stayed here a few years ago. Really like the area and the Cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

29 Mar 2023

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

Perfect

This is our 4th stay. It is the best place for a peaceful, quiet getaway. We love being surrounded by nature yet having all the comforts of home. Thank you Steve and Ashley.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid H., VALLEJO

28 Nov 2022

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

A little slice of Heaven

for anyone that loves natural surroundings, piece and quiet, yet close to town. The cottage was spotless, excellently furnished and equipped, comfortable and cozy. So glad we were able to stay there!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

28 Sept 2022

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

Our Anniversary Getaway

The property is even better in person than what the pictures describe. I only get this relaxed when I’m at my family farm. We loved our short time there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2022

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

Immaculate

This would be the dictionary definition of super host property. The inside is spectacular and brand new. Looking outside and sitting either in the front or the back you feel like you are in a picture frame. We are relaxed replenished and ready to head home

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breda C.

22 Aug 2022

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

THE best place in Nevada City

The property is very comfortable, clean and beautiful. They thought about every single detail to make you feel home and not want to leave the place at all. Very quiet, peaceful and few minutes from the downtown and all the restaurants. We are planning to be back soon, this is our spot in Nevada City now.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

We have stayed at lots of rental- homes, apartments and hotels. This was our favorite by far!!!

Everything was perfect! Steve and Ashley are the very best hosts! Friendly, attentive to special requests and nearby without being intrusive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K., SF Penninsula

2 June 2022

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

Excellent cottage

It's a clean, new, modern cottage nestled in the woods. It's the place to stay for a few days of quiet, surrounded by trees and wildlife (we saw several deer, one with days-old fawns, hanging around). The cottage is within sight of the main house and a neighbor. It feels secluded. The cottage was built a few years ago and is comfortable and modern. Everything is well done. Steve and Ashley are friendly and responsive. They checked in with us to make sure everything was to our liking. We'd happily stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

7 May 2022

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

PRISTINE and PRIVATE

Walked in and first thought was STUNNING!! This cottage is as if the owners lived here themselves. All details are high end and thoughtful. And Beyond Clean. From charging cords to dimmable lights…you want to stay here for the long haul. The surrounding property is secluded and beautiful with glimpses of wildlife. Super close to town and hiking … so we ate out or explored every day without hesitation. Can’t wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

23 Apr 2022

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

Honeymoon cottage?

The property was immaculate, tastefully furnished, and totally modern. It was a complete maisonette, with everything you would need for two people to enjoy a quiet getaway. So well maintained that we might have been the first people to stay there.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL P.

12 Apr 2022

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

perfection

The cottage was beautifully appointed and immaculate. The property was so private and quiet and was exactly what we were looking for. We appreciated the host offering assistance if we needed it. It was a perfect getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

16 Mar 2022

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

Return to our favorite Cottage

We couldn't ask for more. This was our third stay at Essenay, tucked in the trees of a beautiful, peaceful property. The owners have the details nicely covered. It is perfect for a relaxing retreat or place to write the great American novel. Yearly, my wife and I do a 'planning' retreat where we put suburban suburbia behind, clear our heads, do some dreaming and make some decisions on which dreams we'll pursue for the next year. We'd give it more stars if we could.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

25 Feb 2022

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

We’ll be back!

The space was amazing, felt brand new! Everything was clean and the ambiance was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Tomball USA

3 Dec 2021

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

Piney Mountain Stay

Wow Nevada City get away! Steve & Ashley out did themselves. The Cottage was exceptionally designed, private, cozy, quiet, decorated and clean. The fireplace was an amazing touch, bathroom ceiling heater, awesome kitchen & pantry oh don’t forget the fridge. The bedroom & closet was amazing with its own private little patio looking out to the forest. I know we never wanted to leave. A must stay for a private safe getaway. Kind Regards, Noel & Kathy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn C. C.

15 Oct 2021

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

Lovely secluded place near vibrant town

Feel like you’re in the woods but get still 10 min from Nevada city. Great hiking near there too. Lovely, clean and cozy place!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

5 Oct 2021

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

A cottage in the forest

This cottage is the perfect get-away for any couple who want great natural beauty, privacy and stillness in a beautifully managed cottage retreat. Full marks.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

DAVID J.

27 July 2021

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

Beautiful Cottage in the Woods

Idealic property that is like something out of magazine. Very, very clean and well maintained and the hosts couldn't be nicer. My only issues were the spotty cell service that made us set our ATT phones in the window sill to get a partial bar at best and I ended up missing several texts and calls. Also the internet is very, very slow at .22 mbps, slow enough that I couldn't even load certain sites. I could answer emails but remote access to servers at work was out of the question.

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

12 July 2021

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

Sylvan Cottage

We loved our time in this lovely cottage. It was perfect for us for the week of our son’s wedding. A relaxing retreat in the woods.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan T.

21 June 2021

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

Perfect!

We had an amazing, relaxing trip, so nice to get away from the city for a few days. Everything was perfect with the cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A., Manteca

19 May 2021

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

Perfect Setting

My wife and I stood here for our 25th anniversary and couldn't ask for a better place then this. Love, love, love this place and will be back again next year. Thank you S&A

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

19 Apr 2021

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

Perfect Each Visit

We love this place for many reasons. A clean, perfectly located, sweet cottage surrounded by trees and wildlife. Thank you Steve and Ashley!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Ashley Blonstein

We're Steve and Ashley. We've lived in Nevada City since 2016. We run a large flying club in the San Francisco Bay Area. We built the cottage in 2016, and lived in it for two years while our main home was being constructed. We want to be able to share the cottage, property, and local area with you. We've settled here and would love for you to discover the magic of this area as well.

Why they chose this property

We've tried to make the cottage as welcoming as possible. Because it's basically new, you get the benefits that come with that newness. It's cozy but spacious at the same time. The surrounding property is tranquil with visiting deer and other wildlife. We're in a particularly good spot where there is essentially zero traffic noise - unusual in most of California.

What makes this property unique

Out in the woods but only 2 miles and 5 or 6 minutes to downtown Nevada City. We have a half mile walking trail around the property or you can step off the property and walk for miles without seeing a car for a long time.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Beautiful new cottage, nestled in the woods, just 2 miles from downtown

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Nevada City

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

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10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

A Great Spot

Dennis S.

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Wonderful experience, perfect getaway spot!

Anne K.

10/10 Excellent

Gabi M.

Second stay, I'll hopefully be back

Gabi M.

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Farewell Tour

Scott H.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Anniversary get away

James W.

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Perfect

Carole H.

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid H., VALLEJO

A little slice of Heaven

Sigrid H.

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Our Anniversary Getaway

Scott L.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Immaculate

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent