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Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub

Escape to a tranquil log cabin getaway surrounded by nature’s beauty. Enjoy local flavors in town or unwind to sounds of waterfalls nearby.

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub

Just 2.5 miles from downtown Nevada City you'll find Baby Bear's Cottage, a one bedroom, one bath, with your own private hot tub that has a view of the waterfall and pond, on 5 wooded acres adjacent to Papa Bear's Timber Lodge (listing # 46584). This cozy log cottage can be rented alone or for additional space when renting Papa Bear's Lodge. It is an ideal location for relaxing or exploring Nevada City , Grass Valley, or the South Yuba River, both only minutes away by car.
Please note that we are in an area that cannot receive a fast iternet signal. There is wifi calling, and you can check emails etc., but streaming will be pretty impossible. There is a TV with satalite reception. The kitchen features a small stove with oven, microwave, and 3/4 size refrigerator. The bedroom boasts a comfortable king bed and the sounds of the waterfall directly outside. The air is fresh with pine and cedar scent. You are invited to hike their trails if it is the off season, (Camp is is session from May -August) by stopping in at their office and asking permission.
A $55 cleaning fee and 10% bed tax is charged in addition to the room rate. Extra guest charge for third guest is $15/nt. No pets are allowed in Baby Bear's Cottage for the benefit of our guests who have allergies. Sorry, no exceptions. In the heart of downtown Nevada City (2.5 miles) and Grass Valley (5 miles) you'll find great food, outstanding live theater and wonderful galleries and shops. Travel by car to skiing, river or lake kayaking and swimming. There are many bicycle trails through the surrounding hills and plenty of hiking triails. Local and out-of-town musicians can be heard almost any night of the week at several of the theater venues and restaurants. Check the Chamber of Commerce web site at the bottom of this page for information on the many special events happening in the area.Try your hand at gold panning at the Yuba River, and visit the Historic Empire Mine. This area is ideal for mountain bikers, kayakers and hikers, and, for those looking for a romantic getaway. Lake Vera is a small lake surrounded by summer camps and used exclusively by them. ( Our guests have no access.) Our 3 cabins are located on 5 acres next to Camp Augusta. In the summer months (late May to mid August) you can hear 'happy camp sounds' as children enjoy swimming, zip lining and singing around the camp fire, then off to bed by 9:30, quiet hour. You are invited to hike their trails if it is the off season, (Camp is is session from May -August) by stopping in at their office and asking permission. This is the perfect spot to unwind, and although Papa Bear's Lodge is next door, their activities and outdoor area and porch are away from Baby Bear's Cottage. The waterfall goes 24 hours so if you are sensitive to water sounds at night, this may not be the place for you. On a dark night you can see the milky way. You may see a deer or two wander through the yard. this is definitely a special place.


Keywords: Log Cabin Vacation Rental

Property manager

Rene and Drue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that the ponds are not child proof.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 72370

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nevada City Retreats Baby Bear's Cottage vacation Rental
Nevada City Retreats: Baby Bear's Cottage-vacation Rental Cabin

About the neighborhood

Map
Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 6 min drive
  • Nevada Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Off Broadstreet Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive
  • Scotts Flat Lake - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 29 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northridge Of Nevada City - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Forks Bakery & Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Old Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fudenjuce - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from South Yuba River State Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Tahoe National Forest Headquarters. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
This cabin is located in a beautiful located, it was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Spot
Super cozy cabin and lovely location. I had a great time and wish I could have spent more time there. The wifi worked fine, and it was not a serious issue for me but it’s important to know that AT&T (at least for me) does not have cell reception there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Morgan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Getaway
Perfect for 2. We were only there at night due to a wedding but it was quiet and peaceful and darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so cute!!
This cabin is so cute and perfect for a couples getaway! It had a hot tub next to a waterfall feature that was super relaxing to fall asleep to at night! Would definitely recommend and would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy cat j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great little Nevada City get away cabin
Sweet little cabin tucked just a few miles from town. Super friendly owners, easy check in and out, fresh roasted coffee beans and a small pond/waterfall oasis near your private hot tub. Super cozy, super clean rustic style cabin. I'm giving this place a five out of five.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breath of fresh air
Property was exactly what we needed. Very cozy and quiet. Look forward to returning and possibly considering trying to rent the whole property for a wedding next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Molly O., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BB Bear
Stayed at baby bear. Larger cabin on property was empty so we had a private, quiet stay. Great proximity to Nevada City’s many fine offerings and outdoor recreation. Loved the hot tub, fireplace, and water feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent.
It was a wonderful getaway even thought it was just for the weekend. I will totally recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baby Bear’s Cabin
My partner and stayed for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay! We LOVED the waterfall and tiered ponds! The hot tub was great to relax in at night. The property is located close to the historic town Nevada City. We were able to explore different things near us. We plan to rent the cabin again in the future, maybe even rent all 3 for our family as a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeds all expectations
The Baby Bear cabin exceeded all our expectations. It was clean, comfortable, and safe. The property was beautiful and relaxing, and the back patio waterfall amd pond was a really peaceful space. We expect to rerurn and utlize more of the cabins in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

sweet anniversary
We stayed in this sweet cottage for 3 nights to celebrate our anniversary and we loved it. It was cozy and we really enjoyed the hot tub and the pond! We went to the river each day and explored Nevada city. We will recommend this to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

gerald l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baby bear
Very.... cute
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for a couple
Well just to start off the pics on the site may be a little old because on arrival the decor in the cabin was updated, floors redone and it was gorgeous. This was the perfect escape for my wife and I, the jacuzzi was wondeful, the bed comfortable. Everything was clean and put just perfect in place. We will definitely be retuning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leticia A., El Cerrito, CA

Fantastic and romantic
My husband and I stayed here in October 2009 for 2 nights. We had a great, great time. We were especially happy about the pond and the sculptures in the backyard. But the hot tub was probably the best thing of all. Cabin is extremely cute and comfortable and romantic for a couple. We will return for sure!

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Great place, highly recommended. Even though it's right next to another lodge, it was still very private and felt nice to have space. Only issue is finding the place. GPS and the map was pretty confusing! Maybe ask the manager for clearer directions on where to turn into the property. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

KEVIN W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, unfortunately cabin floors and carpet dirty
When I arrive at a VRBO it is and was a beautiful setting. But one thing I really want clean are my floors. I noticed in the cabin of baby bear dog prints and what looked like unclean floors so I decided to get down on hands and knees and do a little cleaning to see just how dirty it was. I ended up cleaning the kitchen tile floor and the wood floor where we spent most of our time as carpet was in the bedroom. They were quite dirty. It’s like they had forgotten to clean it for sometime. The throw carpets were pretty dirty, so I put towels down all around so we could walk on the clean towels. we felt the bedding was a bit on the old side and needed some refreshing stains on the bedspread, etc. But other than that we slept like babies, the scenery is gorgeous with a waterfall in the back and a private Jacuzzi. It was close to hiking, which we loved! We would like to return if we felt the cleaning was better as the setting truly was beautiful and very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
This cabin is the cutest and most perfect getaway ever. It’s so clean, cozy, and completely stocked with anything and everything you could ever need and the bed is huge and soft. Everything is extremely thoughtful and done with the customer experience in mind. There’s a tv with dish and even different games and books and activities. The hot tub is nice and private and the private pond is so beautiful and serene. It was fairly easy to find, the check in was perfect because we didn’t even have to do anything, it was just ready for us without anyone. It was also private and quiet. Everything was so perfect and comfortable and cozy that I didn’t want to leave! It had the ultimate cozy cabin vibe. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Peaceful and relaxing
Everything was wonderful. We loved listening to the sounds of nature and the waterfall. Very comfortable with all the amenities of home. The river was close and we found a new location that we had never been to which we thoroughly enjoyed. The cabin was close to town but still out in the woods. The owners made everything very easy such as directions and entry into the cabin. The only thing I would suggest to the owners is to make sure the housekeepers get the spider webs. I realize we are out in the forest but the cobs webs that I took down had been there for a while. I am excited to find such an awesome place and look forward to staying there again. The other cabins on the property looked very inviting for larger families. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay again in the future!
My partner and I had a wonderful time during our stay and are already talking about when we could come back and stay here again! We read the other reviews and listing so we knew to expect no cell service and that the wifi might be a bit slow or patchy, so this wasn’t an issue for us. Honestly it was nice being away from all of the notifications! The hosts were prompt and super happy to help when we needed the router restarted at the beginning of our stay. It was lovely and warm in the cabin, and the hot tub was very private and clean. If you’re looking for a relaxing place to getaway with homey and charming decor, friendly hosts, and a peaceful location, look no further! I think we had some of the best sleep of our lives — after a lounge in the hot tub, the bed was so comfortable and the sounds of the pond and waterfall out back lulled us right to sleep. There is a large cabin nearby, but for our stay it felt like we were the only people around, which was a nice surprise. We had a very unexpected bit of snow on our day of check out, which was lovely! Expect that there might not be cell service and that the wifi won’t be super fast, but be sure to tell the hosts immediately if you need wifi help. After the router was reset, we were able to watch several episodes of a show on Netflix with some initial buffering in the beginning but that worked fine otherwise. Wouldn’t recommend for zoom calls, but who wants to work on vacation anyway? 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Loved the property. No cell service but I was aware of that prior to booking. Loved the Hot Tub and the Koi pond. The owner came to get us set up with Wifi when we first got there. Will definetely make a trip back. The Fall leaves were beautiful on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

terri p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We throughly enjoyed our weekend stay. It was quiet and the cabin was nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mateo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to gather the family.
Our family stayed in the cabins for our wedding, and everyone was raving about how nice, spacious, and accommodating the property and owners were. We are already making plans to bring our friends up here for a weekend in the future. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jude B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a real gem
Everything was lovely and clean and in good shape. There were extra nice touches we appreciated like the robes and local soaps. We loved the private back patio and hot tub. The couple times we communicated owners was very prompt and easy and clear. We had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Successful Birthday Weekend!
I was tasked with finding "a cabin in the woods with a jacuzzi" by my girlfriend. After a thorough search I found this place, located just a few miles from downtown Nevada City, an area we both love to visit. The baby bear cabin was much larger and .ore well appointed than we had imagined. It was definitely one of the nicest places I've stayed at when using VRBO or similar apps. We had zero complaints. The shower had good pressure, the bed was comfortable, and the jacuzzi next to the koi pond/waterfall offered the perfect tonic to aong day of driving around, hiking, and swimming. I cannot recommend staying here enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon getaway
Rented this home for my niece after her wedding. They loved it and would stay there agian.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022