RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole!
Come and get away from it all at Riverbend Retreat, nestled in the woods along a gorgeous bend of the Bear River with a swimming hole just below the house. Relax on the deck and listen to the river and enjoy the peaceful natural setting. Take a dip in the private swimming hole, curl up in front of the fire, or take a walk through the woods. The house is just 10 minutes from town, but you will feel like you have the view from the deck all to yourself, surrounded by tree covered hills, granite outcroppings, and bright stars on clear nights. If you want to explore the area, Riverbend Retreat is within 20 minutes of the historic gold rush towns of Old Auburn, Grass Valley, and Nevada City, with restaurants, shopping, and nearby wineries. Hiking and scenery abound in the Sierra foothills and in the winter months its only one hour up to the ski resorts of Tahoe.
This home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and can comfortably sleep 6 adults. The master bedroom has a King bed, en suite bathroom, and its own deck access overlooking the river. There are king size beds in the other two bedrooms as well. The house is one level with no interior stairs, but there are stairs leading to the lower deck and river access. Newly remodeled full kitchen, outdoor grill, and laundry room. TV with streaming, DVD player with large DVD collection, and games and puzzles for your use. Parking for up to three cars in the driveway with an EV charger available in the garage. Starlink Satellite Wi-Fi is available, cell signal varies by carrier. Dogs are welcome but should be leashed outside for their own safety. We do not recommend for children under 5 years old due to the river access, wildlife, and high deck.
For protection of our guests and property, there are two security cameras with a view of the driveway entrance area.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No additional guests or visitors on the property without prior approval.
No parties, events, or gatherings.
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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
Property Registration Number 81722
Frequently asked questions
Is RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole!?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole! on 5 May 2026 start from AU$512, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is RIVERBEND RETREAT. Riverfront home on the Bear River with private swimming hole! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Higgins Village, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and Placer Nature Center. DarkHorse Golf Club and Ridge Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Everything about our stay was perfect. The house was very well stocked and it seemed like they thought of everything. We had an amazing, relaxing weekend.
Our experience at Riverbend Retreat was excellent upon arrival to departure. We couldn’t have asked for anything more to make our stay a complete success. Everything was furnished and ready for us to enjoy our Thanksgiving feast with our grown kids and grandkids. The sound of the river in the backyard with a spectacular view was the icing on the cake or pumpkin pie!
Pics don’t do this justice. A wonderful property with everything you could possibly need. The whole family wanted to stay in vs going out to do activities. Definitely recommend to get away and enjoy some peaceful time right at natures doorstep.
We had such a great time at this Auburn riverfront home! The location was perfect — peaceful, beautiful, and right on the water. The kids loved fishing (catch and release, so more like feeding the fish!) while we enjoyed the quiet setting. Evenings on the deck were the perfect way to end the day. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything we needed. A wonderful spot to relax and recharge — highly recommend!
Easy and smooth check in, Really nice house that was very clean, comfortable and decorated nicely. Right on the river with a pretty view as stated in listing Very relaxing stay, just what we all needed. Thank you so much
House was very comfortable and complete with everything you’d need, including many thoughtful details. We enjoyed sitting on the deck listening to the river and floating on the river. Our dogs loved it too! Host was quick to respond when I had questions. A great stay!
Very thoughtful hosts thinking of every detail to ensure their guests are cozy and have all they need.
The beds were super comfy and warm, with the bedrooms stocked with extra blankets and pillows.
We loved the kitchen and cozy living room. Our favorite place was to sit on tue deck and enjoy the river and scenery. We will be back!
My family and our dog stayed at Jennifer's Riverbend Retreat for my birthday weekend and fell in love with it. The house was stocked and very comfortable for the six of us. The swimming hole was fun to float around in. I thoroughly enjoyed the small waterfalls upstream. Omg so beautiful! The waterfall sound added to the entire relaxing experience. We spent most of our time and meals on the deck that overlooked the river. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your very special spot and we definitely look forward to returning again someday!
The house is lovely, and so well appointed! We felt very much at home. The view of the river from all of the decks is nothing short of amazing. Spent most days just sitting out there under cozy blankets and enjoying wine and family time. Highly recommend!
This is my third year visiting this beautiful home. The house itself is a lovely home, equipped with everything you could possibly need. The house is always spotlessly clean, and the beds are very comfortable. The river is delightful, and we spend most of our time swimming and relaxing. The host is amazing, making check in and out super easy and always leaves thoughtful snacks and notes. Super responsive as well if you need anything during your stay (which is unlikely given that everything you could possibly need is there already). Though this is not too far from downtown Auburn, you feel totally secluded in the best of ways. This is by far my favorite vacation home I have ever rented!
We booked this house especially for the swimming hole and it far exceeded our expectations, as did the house! Jennifer has done a wonderful job of blending the original vintage charm with modern comforts. Everything was so comfortable and well stocked, especially the kitchen. The swimming hole was incredible! Perfect water temp and plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 standard poodles to swim, which we did every day. Can’t wait to come back here again!
We got together with family for Father’s Day. We had family coming from out of state so we used the beautiful deck area and backdrop for family pictures. Little did we know that my father would pass away four months later. Staying in such a beautiful setting will always be a cherished memory.
In actuality, I’d say a home I’d like to call my home. Beautifully located by the Bear River, the very clean and modernized home boasted some great amenities for and felt like a luxury hotel in many ways. To top it off, you enjoyed a private body of water directly on the back of the home that really gave you a private area to frolic in the cool water under a blazing sun. I highly recommend this place and hope that we get the chance to visit this place again.
Amazing place, right on the river, private, quiet, lovely views, fabulous house and responsive owners. It was all I could do to pull myself off the deck overlooking the river to come home. Great for dogs. We will be back and everything was better than great. Well supplied and lots of little amenities.
This home is very spacious, clean, and comfortable. It seemed like the owners thought of everything. The kitchen is even better equipped than our own! Everyone loved the swimming hole (water was cool but comfortable in afternoons in June); just know if you have mobility issues the short trail leading to it is somewhat steep and rocky. It wasn't a problem for us, though. We also enjoyed the other trails meandering throughout the property. I particularly enjoyed just sitting on the huge balcony deck, watching the turkey vultures and ravens glide across the sky. No complaints; only happy memories. Beautiful property!
5 stars; even better than the pictures!
In a lovely setting, this home is stocked with everything you need. Clean, great bathrooms and beds, roomier than the pictures show. Check in and out was easy, great directions from the owner made it easy to find.
We were in town for a family wedding and would have been happy to just stay put for the 3 nights we were there. Even with off and on rain, we were able to enjoy the covered deck and the river.
We're hoping to have an occasion to return to this wonderful spot.
Wow, what a wonderful place, not only was the house amazing, but the property with its swimming hole, hiking trails was more than we could have asked for. The house was clean and welcoming. You really dont need to bring anything except your food. There were plenty of linens, kitchen and bathroom supplies and alot of extras. Even beach towels and floaties for swimming. I would highly recommend this home for your Auburn retreat.
Excellent river front property.
Very clean, loved the deck sitting areas listening to the river.
Internet with star link works great. Cell service kinda spotty at the house. Which is ok with the remote property location.
Gravel road to house makes Uber a bit difficult, but do-able.
All the stuff ya need, bbq, coffee maker, pots n pans, wager n dryer… really nice place. Just a tad remote, but being riverfront is completely worth it
I haaaaaate leaving such a positive review, because people will most likely book the home when I want it, but it was great! We stayed here over Thanksgiving as we were visiting family in town and we all agreed we wished we'd had more time to spend in the home. The photos do not do it justice. The river is way closer in person than it looks in the photos. There are tons of plants that are well taken care of and the photos don't do this home justice. It's way better in person. They had everything we could need and it was super comfortable for us and our pets. We will definitely be back.
Aubry C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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Hosted by Jennifer McCoy
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