PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft! - Baxter

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20372 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

ALTA, CA

Sons of Norway Recreation Center3 min drive
Rollins Lake16 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake49 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Amazonite (2nd floor)

1 Double Bed

Amethyst Room (2nd floor)

1 Double Bed

Jade Suite

1 Queen Bed

Rose Quartz Room (2nd floor)

1 Queen Bed

Tourmaline (2nd Floor) FAMILY SUITE

+4

4 Single Bunk Beds, 3 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Jade Suite private

Toilet · Shower only

1st Floor Main Bath (Parlor)

Bathtub · Toilet

2nd Floor main bath (shared)

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor TOURMALINE bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft!

NEW! We are now offering 3-night minimums through the fall and winter! Perfect family getaway for any time of year - Our beautiful, historic 1890's Victorian Farmhouse (5 bed/4 bath) features a swimming pool (not a winter option - open from mid-May to mid-September only!), fire pit (when allowed by county) , a relaxing front porch and plenty of space to spread out. We normally operate as a Bed & Breakfast during winter, but with the current COVID crisis we have decided on whole home rentals to share our wonderful home. Lots of local activities and our home will accommodate up to 20 guests (with shared beds) making it the perfect getaway for your friends, family or both! We do see a bit of snow in the winter time, and our large yard is perfect for snow play. We can set up badminton in the front yard, bean bag toss, and help you plan the perfect family activities. We have wi-fi available (as well as excellent cell phone coverage), but we encourage you to disconnect and enjoy your surroundings. We have a large well stocked kitchen for your meals (we can also recommend a local caterer that delivers), a parlor, media room, study and dining area, along with 5 bedrooms (one bedroom is a suite that has 3 sleeping areas - we call it the Bunk House) and 4 baths. Each room has a TV and DVD player and we have an extensive DVD inventoried library. Our location is perfect for almost every outdoor adventure. Hiking, fishing (lakes and rivers), rafting, the PCT, boating, skiing & snowboarding, even rock climbing are all within 30 minutes of Alta. Some even start a morning hike right outside our front door. We are approximately one hour from the Reno or Sacramento Airports and 45 minutes from Truckee and a few minutes more to Lake Tahoe.

Property manager

Jenn Sellers-Rein

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do have an unfenced pool in the front yard

Events

Events allowed

No loud parties past 10pm outside. No ragers

Pets

Pets allowed

Pet fee required determined on an individual basis

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed on front porch only

Fire pit is not to be used on "no burn days". We will communicate the counties policies weekly.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: No loud parties past 10pm outside. No ragers

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alta

Located in Alta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stevens Trail Trailhead and Montoliva Vineyard & Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Nevada County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging.

ALTA, CA

What's nearby

Sons of Norway Recreation Center - 3 min drive
Rollins Lake - 16 min drive
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 36 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake - 49 min drive
Palisades Tahoe - 55 min drive

Getting around

Colfax Station - 15 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

Monte Vista Inn - 4 min drive
Mountain Springs Hitch N Post - 6 min drive
C & J's Cafe - 3 min drive
Sierra Energy Express - 4 min drive
Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY! Historic CRYSTAL SPRINGS INN is all yours - 4,000 sq ft! located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sons of Norway Recreation Center and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Rollins Lake. Stevens Trail Trailhead and Auburn State Recreation Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., San Francisco

21 Aug 2023

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

Extra-special birthday weekend with family

This was the most beautiful get together our family has spend it a while. The property itself has a personality and history. It’s equipped with everything a large family could want: big spaces to spent time together for meals, tv nights, games, outdoor activities including a swimming pool, plus rooms and nooks to have alone time and relax for a nap. It’s close to hiking trails (which you have to drive to) and close the freeway which is the only drawback. But we didn’t mind that at all!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

18 Aug 2023

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

Idyllic Large Family Gathering Home

We had a large family gathering to celebrate Grandma’s birthday. The home and grounds are perfect, comfortable and well stocked. Bring your own equipment if you have a baby. Good communication with Jenn and Jody and easy entry. The house was quiet even with all our crew. Lots of fun outdoor activities in the yard and scenic walks and bike rides nearby. Get your supplies before you get there…closest large grocery store over 10 minutes away.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

15 Aug 2023

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

Great friends reunion

This was our second time staying at Crystal Springs. We were a friends group of 18 people, with the youngest being 8 yrs old. We had a fantastic time talking on the porch, swimming in the pool, playing ping pong and corn hole. There was ample space for all of us to relax and sleep. The upstairs kids room did get very hot, but we were able to adjust the portable A/C and fans to make it cooler. We arranged for a local caterer to make dinner for us every night which was a nice treat- they made delicious desserts too. Jenn was very responsive. Rollins lake wasn’t too far away and we rented boats one day. Excellent vacation home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rita B.

3 Aug 2023

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

Great rental! Yes, there is freeway noise

Great rental! Lots of space and bathrooms. First place I've ever stayed that has sharp kitchen knives! Yes, the freeway noise is very loud outside and with the windows open. But, once people start talking and socializing, you no longer hear the freeway.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

15 July 2023

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

Perfect week

Our family, including our children and grandchildren, spent a fantastic week at the Crystal Springs house. The whole property is awesome. The outdoor space is so fun with all the yard games and a pool. The house is huge, beautifully decorated, well stocked and so homey! We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jenn Sellers-Rein

We're Jenn and Jodi Sellers-Rein. We relocated to Alta, CA after spending the last 25 years living in Southern California and we couldn't be happier about our choice of both home and location. It's been an amazingly welcoming community. We operate Crystal Springs Inn as a Bed and Breakfast at most times, but we're giving this whole home rental a try because we know how special our home is and want to share it. We thoroughly enjoy hosting, but we also enjoy traveling in our RV during the off-season.
We've only been here since March of 2018, and we've been operating as a B&B since November of 2018, after getting to know the quirks of living in a house that's almost 130 year old. The previous owners of Crystal Springs had it completely renovated in 1989, so though the house is celebrating 130 years in 2020, the plumbing and electric is only 30, which saves a lot of headache in maintenance.

Why they chose this property

We like to say this property found us, because it did! In fall of 2017 our youngest started college - and our ties to SoCal were almost done - Both of our kids were in college in Northern California so we knew we were headed north. When we started our search we initially had a campground setting in mind - small house, lots of land to build tiny houses and yurts... Then this house called, so we jumped in head first and the campground idea faded rather quickly. We're still looking to expand the guest experience and may eventually build cabins or yurts on the property, but for now we're having fun sharing Crystal Springs with both old and new friends.

What makes this property unique

The whole experience of staying here at Crystal Springs is quite relaxing. Our high-speed internet is limited (Starlink is our provider but no gaming - blame the mountains), so its a great place to disconnect from electronic stress and reconnect with friends and family. Our area has lots of offer for activities, but we find that the best memories are made on the front porch, rocking in the rocking chairs and sipping a tea or glass of wine (or bourbon!). That's where you'll find us most mornings and evenings, along with a few of our great neighbors that drop by for visiting. We have an open door policy when we're here, and it's lead to lots of new friends and a ton of fun.
We normally operate as a Bed & Breakfast during winter time, but for now we've decided to live in our RV while you get to have the Crystal Springs Inn all to yourselves! See you soon!

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