Northern California Foothills Hideaway near lakes, rivers, biking, and hiking

The space

Our guesthouse is a roughly 300 square feet, with lots of windows and natural light, a well-equipped bathroom (with shower), and a fold-out sofa bed that's easy to make and comfy to sleep on.

The kitchen is simple, with a stovetop, small refrigerator, kettle, tea and coffee, and filtered water for drinking and cooking with.

Guests can make themselves at home and explore the yard (feel free to pick ripe blackberries and plums from the many trees around the property), play games (petanque, badminton), ride bikes (offered to guests for free), and do some wildlife viewing (we have deer, foxes, coyotes, the occasional bear, birds, lizards, and other creatures).

Seating areas include a table and chairs for dining, a bar and stools for working or simply appreciating the outdoor views, the convertible couch, an outdoor table and chairs, and a vintage chaise longue for lounging.

The kitchen

A small refrigerator is available to guests, as is a water kettle, small stovetop, cooking utensils, and space for meal preparation. We also provide drinking water for guests.

Other things to note

Our home and studio cottage are located just off a two-lane highway connecting Nevada City and Lake Tahoe. Depending on the time of year, the road can be busy, but the cottage itself is peaceful and quiet. Internet connectivity isn't the best (it's slow), but it works! And we do share our home with an old but spunky rescue Chihuahua mix. We ask that you keep your pet on leash while you're here.