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Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.

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Exterior
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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

Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.


The cozy Mama Bear's Cabin up the hill from Papa Bear's Lodge and Baby Bear's Cottage (see listings #46584, and #72370), is available year round.

The cabin has two bedrooms and 1 bath. Please note that the base rate of $165 is for 2 guests only. The additional guest charge is $20/nt. per person up to 5 guests max. There is a queen-size bed, a double bed and double pull-out futon (in living room) to accommodate up to 5 people. It is best suited for up to 4 adults or a family of 4 or 5 with young children.. In the living room is a gas hearth stove. that heats the space nicely. The kitchen is equipped with all the basics. Enjoy the large hot tub which awaits just off the back deck.
Some games and books are provided for your leisure. This is a great place for the honeymoon couple or small family. If you are booking Papa Bear's Lodge for a larger group, this is the perfect place for overflow guests who want a little more privacy.

Hiking and biking trails are near by. Gold panning, (you can rent pans locally) golf ( at Nevada County Country Club) miniature golf, and go cart rides
( at 49er fun park) are also close by. Kayak and paddle board rentals are available at Scotts Flat Lake or Rollins Lake. We are only 3.5 mies from the beautiful South Yuba River.

Please note that we are next to an 80 acre summer camp. During the months of May-August camp is in session and you will hear 'happy' camp noises from time to time during the day. Quiet hours start at 9:30 p.m for the campers, 10:00p.m. for our cabin guests.

Swimming, tennis and a children's play ground are in Nevada City and Grass Valley. We are just a 45 minute drive to the nearest ski area for downhill or cross country skiing, and sledding. Downtown Nevada City is two and a half miles away, where you will find fine dining, wine tasting, great theater, musical entertainment, art galleries and a fun shopping experience in this charming historic gold rush town.

Historic Grass Valley is just another three miles away with more of the same, and we are 1 1/2 hours drive from either Sacramento or Tahoe.

Amenities: Down comforters on some beds (in winter). Satellite TV, DVD/CD player, DSL and wifi, gas hearth stove, ample parking. There is a phone for local calls. ** Cell phones do not work well here but you can text or use wifi calling. The internet is slow and the wifi can be spotty. It's all we can get out here.

This is a non-smoking property.

If you are celebrating a special occasion, let us know and we will gladly make dinner reservations for you, or obtain special items such as Champagne, Chocolates, or a Special Bouquet.

PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OR SPECIFIC BUSINESSES FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Activities: Theater, fine dining, wine tasting, musical events, shopping, galleries, hiking and biking, boating, fishing, swimming, tennis and other outdoor activities are all located within a short distance.

Come join us for the Fourth of July small town parade. It is wonderful, as is the Constitution Day parade in September. In June on Father's Day weekend come see the famous bike races down the middle of town. In July we have three 'Summer Nights', the last three Wednesdays in the month.The streets are closed to traffic and lined with food and craft vendors.
In July is the return of the Worldfest with 8 stages of music, children's programs, workshops, dance, artisans and international food.

Don't miss the Bluegrass Festival, Music In The Mountains, Halloween, Mardi Gras, Fall colors, etc., etc., etc.

Enjoy Victorian Christmas, the first three Wednesday nights, and the last Sunday before Christmas. You'll find artisans, food vendors and all the shops open late. The gas streetlights, Victorian carolers, and friendly merchants make this the place to visit and shop for the holidays.

Area: The Yuba River, with many deep pools and massive smooth boulders is only minutes from our home. A beautiful trail meanders along its banks for miles.
Lake Vera is a small lake surrounded by summer camps. Our 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.

We want your lodging experience to be most enjoyable. Part of that enjoyment comes from selecting the vacation property that best fits your needs. Mama Bear’s Cabin was built in 1985 and is 650 sq. ft., a good space for 2 to 4 people. The style is simple, clean and unpretentious. The kitchen is equipped with all the basics you need for cooking, but if you are a gourmet chef, this may not be the place for you. Some of the dishes are hand made pottery. Not everything matches. There is no dishwasher. Garbage needs to be disposed of carefully to avoid attracting those wild critters. Collecting compost scraps and recycling is required, and a conservative energy usage strongly encouraged. There is no central heat. There is a hearth stove, a wall furnace. and a window air conditioner. Please feel free to contact us at any time should you have questions or concerns.

Property manager

Drue and Rene

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Pet Friendly! Close to Town the River

About the neighborhood

Map
Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Scotts Flat Lake - 19 min drive - 12.9 km

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 Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. located?

Located in the heart of Nevada City, this vacation home 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).

Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 143 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Charming, clean and cozy. Plenty of space and easy access to Nevada City. Great hot tub too! Two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Discovering Nevada City
A friend and I enjoyed a relaxing, unplugged long weekend. Mama Bear Cabin was just as described, a little rustic and thoroughly comfortable. Nevada City was charming and the South Yuba River area never disappoints. Highlights were independence Trail and Malakoff Diggins.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mama Bear Cabin Stay
It was so peaceful and secluded, even though you are just 3 miles from downtown Nevada City. We loved the cabin and will absolutely be booking again. Comfy beds, kitchen is well stocked and the trees and stars cannot be bear! The hot tub was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely cabin in the woods
Great place for three friends attending a retreat in the Nevada City area. Futon bed in living room served as a third bedroom. Enjoyed the hot tub. Kitchen great, cooked both nights. Communication with the owner was easy. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Auburn, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Getaway
We had a little difficulty locating the cabin; but once we were there, we had a great time. Enjoyed the wooded surroundings, hot tub, and well equipped games.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Comfy beds and love a hot tub. Quiet and private location. View of the woods. Property is a bit messy. No cell service as expected, and cabin wifi was unusable. Had some cleanliness bumps of cobwebs aplenty and some kitchenware needing cleaned before use. Not as fully stocked of a kitchen or supplies in as good of shape as we expected from reviews, but we made do. Loft ladder is dicey and living/dining is sparse. Overall a quaint stay in a beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
My husband and I live in a small city and were ready for some relaxation "away from it all." We got exactly that at Mama Bear's cabin. We spent three nights in February and loved the private, cozy ambience. Despite the woodsy, rural feel of the property, everything you could want to do in the Nevada City/Grass Valley area is an easy 9 to 15 minutes away. The cabin was comfortable and welcoming. The heat had been turned on before we arrived, which was a lovely touch that allowed us to settle in easily. All amenities were in good working order, and the instructions provided were clear and easy to find. We hope to return when the weather is warm enough to enjoy the nearby lakes and rivers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Memories
We made many happy memories in this cabin. There was a family of deer that visits every day. The setting was so peaceful and relaxing. Both Rene and Drue were great communicators and accomodating. The hot tub was a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marji P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great property. In nature, hot tub , electric fireplace, comfy bed, area, beautiful trees close to downtown Nevada City but far enough away that you feel like your in the country. Rene was wonderful with communication and making sure I had a great stay. Really loved being at Mama Bears and will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

linda v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoorsy cabin
A small cozy cabin with a hot tub. Tough to find in the dark, Look for the red light to point the way to the mama bear cabin. First impression was the spiders are big and plenty. It was very dusty/cobwebby at first which may aggravate your sinuses (owner was kind/courteous and had their cleaner come by). The hot tub was very relaxing and the kitchen had everything we needed to make a nice dinner. The ladder going up to the loft is sketchy, I wouldn’t recommend using it if you are afraid of falling.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
We had a wonderful time. It was a clean, comfortable, and cozy stay. Rene was very helpful with recommendations and we really enjoyed our time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cricket H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cozy, Gorgeous Paradise
My friend & I fell in love at first sight with Mama Bear's cabin. Everything --all the lovely touches in decor, the sweet bears throughout, artful lamps & beautiful quilts --all of this shows so much care and loving attention. The setting is gorgeous. I loved looking out at the brilliant green pines with sunlight filtering through. Rene and Drue have furnished the cabin generously, with everything one could need to feel cozy, comfortable, welcome, and well cared-for. Thank you so much! We hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely!
This is a wonderful, clean, cozy place to stay. You feel like you’re far from town, but you’re really not, so it’s perfect for a getaway stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The cabin is so cute, cozy, and has personal touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Here again
Second time I’ve stayed here. Always quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drewniversal

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin
Really cute little cabin on a nice quiet spot. Was clean and the fireplace was a really welcome addition as it was cold and wet when I was there, I imagine the propery would be really pretty if there were leaves on the tress and it wasnt the wettest CA year in history but even the dog enjoyed running around the yard in the rain. A really nice spot to get away for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Everything was great and beds were more comfortable than I expected! Loved/hated the lack of internet BUT that’s perfect for forcing some unplugged time with your family <3
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars at Mama Bear Cabin
Great place! Peaceful setting and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hideaway
It was a cute log cabin a bit off the beaten path and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
This is the third time staying at the cabin. We enjoy just hanging out and walking around the property. Plenty of places in the nearby town to eat, drink, and be happy. As the owner states this is not the place for someone that plans to do a lot of cooking. If you do bring your favorite pans, etc. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marla S.

Lovely cabin n the woods
The space is exactly as described. The bed was very comfortable and the important things ( sheets, counters, bathroom) were very clean. There is no dishwasher, which is fine, however that means you rely that the guest before you washed dishes well. We pulled out a few that had food stuck on them so we washed every dish before we used it. It’s the woods, so bugs are expected. I did kill 3 spiders inside in one day. If that’s an issue for you this may not be the best choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
The cabin was just right not too big and not too small and it’s location was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard (Bud) K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting, cozy cabin
We had a terrific time here. The cabin is well appointed. Great setting. Close to town. And the grandkids came for a visit and went to Purdon Crossing to swim in the river Great vacation. Didn’t want to leave Thank you Drue and Rene
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing weekend!
My man and I love staying here! Such a cozy cabin and the river not to far. We had an amazing weekend and can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We drove down from Idaho for a family reunion in Sacramento and absolutely LOVED staying in this cabin. The scenery, the atmosphere and the cabin were perfect and just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022