Entire House
Northern California Foothills Hideaway near lakes, rivers, biking, and hiking
Nevada City, CA, US
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Aurelia
Nevada City, CA · Joined August 2021
My husband Jeff and I are longtime vegans (20+ years) who love animals, food, travel, nature, and outdoor adventure.
My Lifestyle
Vegan for the animals (and all the other reasons, too)
Fun Facts About Me
Travel fanatic with extensive travel experience in India, France, SE Asia, and beyond!
Hobbies & Interests
Bicycling, vintage shopping, urban exploration, hiking, art, traveling and meeting locals, animals, vegan food
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Heat
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Coffee / tea
Vegan snacks
Cookware
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Water filter
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Garden
Kitchen
Laundry – washer
Meditation / yoga space
Porch
Private entrance
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Hiking trails
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
Cooking Classes
Transportation
Tour Guide
Overview
Capacity
2 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
2 nights
Maximum stay
7 nights
Check-in
Flexible
Booking window
3 months
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Type not specified
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
Walk up our driveway, cross the road, and you'll find yourself on a multi-use biking/walking/hiking path that meanders through scenic foothill landscapes. Stellar bicycling is also easily accessible right out the front door. Let us know if you're interested in tips on where to bike, hike, and swim. We're also available (for a fee) to shuttle you up to a popular bicycling area nearby. Getting home is a fun downhill ride!
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Location
Nevada City, CA, US
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What guests say after staying
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
A little oasis in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. Come decompress in this little studio cottage with a big yard. Compact and comfy, you'll find everything you need to relax and unwind. Free bikes for guests to use (and maps to local biking and hiking trails), pets welcome, and just a three-minute drive to downtown Nevada City and its vegan-friendly restaurants, wineries, and boutiques. Guests get a map to special spots on the Yuba River (just a 15-minute drive), and access to simple amenities including an outdoor yoga platform, petanque, badminton, and outdoor dining space.
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.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
Lock on bedroom door
Physical distancing practiced
Mask/face covering worn by host in common areas
Compliance with VV’s COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol
48-hour period between two bookings
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Companion animals allowed
No parties or events
No smoking
No long-term stays
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our guest house! Your well-behaved dog is welcome, but this area is also home to a lot of wildlife (coyotes, foxes, deer), and there is a busy road at the top of the driveway, so we ask that you please keep your companion animal on-leash for safety!