New Rollins Lake Retreat

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Front entrance to property. Gravel driveway, no steps to downstairs.

Night view with views of the lake and stars

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8206.7 sq m

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Parking available
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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Grass Valley, CA

Rollins Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Empire Mine State Historic Park
‪17 min drive‬
Nevada County Fairgrounds
‪20 min drive‬
Auburn, CA (AUN-Auburn Municipal)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

2018 two-story contemporary solar home overlooking Rollin’s Lake. Designed by award winning architect David Wright.

Energy efficient, gourmet kitchen, stunning views with three second story decks.

Easily sleeps six with room for additional guests.

Lake access by short path. Property adjacent to Orchard Springs Marina and boat launch.

Minutes to charming Grass Valley and Nevada City. Nearby hiking, skiing, historical parks, festivals and galleries.

A perfect retreat for friends and family. Two kayaks and longer term rentals are available, contact owner.

Property manager

Dennis and Linda O'Rear

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Property is not Child-Proof

Events

No events allowed

Please discuss this first

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No RV's, campers or outside camping. Maximum of four cars. Extra $50 cleaning for outside visitors.

Please respect neighbors private property. Do not go to the pond and bridge on our neighbor's property. Respect 10 MPH speed limit.

Vacationers only. No commercial activity allowed.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Please discuss this first

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 1059

About the area

Grass Valley

Located in Grass Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Montoliva Vineyard & Winery and Grass Valley Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grass Valley, CA

What's nearby

Rollins Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Empire Mine State Historic Park - 17 min drive - 14.7 km
Center For The Arts - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 20 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

Colfax Station - 15 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
‪Dine n Dash Pub & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪The Red Frog - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Rollins Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Rollins Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Rollins Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Rollins Lake Retreat located?

This family-friendly Grass Valley holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rollins Lake and Montoliva Vineyard & Winery. Stevens Trail Trailhead and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Rollins Gem!

We absolutely loved this vacation home. The million dollar view spoke for itself, overlooking the lake. Clean, comfortable, and had every amenity needed to host Thanksgiving for our family. I would definitely recommend this home for anyone staying in the Nevada City/Grass Valley.area!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View of Rollins Lake

What a view! Each morning was glorious waking up to such a beautiful view of Rollins Lake. Such a great location nestled in a lovely woodsy area about 15-20 minutes from old town Grass Valley. We enjoyed our stay - the house was well appointed and clean and comfortable. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JASON F.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The house is in a wonderful setting, and all elements of our stay there were very smooth. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

This was an amazing split level property. The views were awesome, and just a small walk down to the lake. My family and I greatly enjoyed our stay and will be back. the owner was responsive and answered any questions I had. Truly amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with breathtaking views

We had a wonderful stay at the Rollins lake retreat. The house is very well designed making the most of the stunning view. There are decks and patios at every turn really bringing the outside in. The kitchen is well appointed and the beds are very comfortable. The eating area is designed for 6 so when we had my in-laws over for dinner we had to break it up a little, the upstairs deck made the perfect additional dining spot. We sipped coffee & watched the sunrise over the lake from the main bedroom’s deck. The en-suite is gorgeous with a huge shower. The backyard has a nice shady area and grass to hang out and play games. There is a path to the lake. It’s not far but a bit of a hike and was a little tough for the grandparents. The path splits off in two directions, the path to the beach was blocked by a downed tree but we were able to easily follow the rocky shoreline from the jetty, just make sure to wear sturdy shoes. My floppy sandals weren’t the best choice the first day. The water was glorious. We brought a blow up kayak and paddle board and had a great time. There are also kayaks at the house you can rent. The owners are very organized and respond quickly. Dennis sent a bunch of texts to acquaint us with the house. In the flurry of my daughter’s graduation I wasn’t able to appreciate them until I got there and then found the how-to videos very helpful. The patio door handles are not intuitive but quite ingenious. We were all so happy with this property!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaretta A.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much better than photos show!

The only reason I gave one star less in accuracy is because the photos don’t do the house and location justice! It was an extremely nice home with lots of space and beautiful views. The trails for walking around the lake were so relaxing with the sounds of the birds. Easy access to Grass Valley and Nevada City. Treasure of a winery that Dennis recommended. Would stay again happily.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim P.

6 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular stay and experience in the CA Sierras.

This beautiful home with a setting right out of a postcard was nothing short of spectacular! exceeded all my expectations. Everything was in top order that helped provide a world class experience. Dennis and Linda, both made us feel welcome in their magnificent home. Dennis provided excellent detailed communication both in writing and via video on the operation of the home. I honestly felt like I already knew the place before arriving. I recommend reading their family story memorialized in the guest book, very touching and quite romantic. Thank you both. I will definitely be returning! Cheers"

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

30 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake view stay

The property was gorgeous. The house was large enough for my family. My favorite part was waking up to the sun rise and view of the gorgeous lake. My kids enjoyed walking down to the lake and taking in the gorgeous views as well as the walk around the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakefront home

Property is within 3 min walking distance from lake. Tons of fun games for the kids.. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jasmine b.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay overall!

Property was nice and nice views but found the owners little too interfering. Felt I was monitored 24/7, cameras in each room, constant messages were a little too much. My idea of vacation is totally relax without interference. Too high cleaning fee already and was asked to pay extra for a spot left over. What is $500 cleaning for anyway then?

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alecia H.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Fun!!!

We took our three kids (11, 9, 6) for 3 nights and it was perfection. The home is absolutely stunning and very modern. The walk to the lake was only about 4 minutes so it was easy to take all the toys and chairs and cooler down in a few short trips. The lake water temp was ideal and allowed us to spend whole days hanging out there. Dennis made everything super easy to understand about the home and was very accommodating. My kids are asking when we'll be going back :)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice M., Golden, CO

7 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Equipped Place EVER

This house is ideal for three couples - easy to relax into! The kitchen and bathrooms are very well equipped and supplied with good quality products. Beautiful views over the lake and a peaceful yard surrounded by flowers and shade trees complete the package. We were there for 4 nights and hosted family members who live locally for two dinners and there was enough tableware for all and space to sit in various smaller groups. Perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing place to stay.

Great location, fantastic view, every possible amenity; we look forward to staying there again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Imelda P.

26 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This place is breath taking. The sunset & sunrise views amazing, the hummingbirds and deer, amazing, and the home set up, fantastic! Beautiful place to relax, enjoy the lake & perfect for a family photo.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

28 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mother/daughter getaway

The house was wonderful, beautiful location, spacious, comfortable beds and nice amenities. We had a lovely time and will make plans to stay again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

6 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best hosts ever

We were so excited about staying at this beautiful property. We have stayed at a number of Vbro properties as a family and have had various experiences with hosts. I must say that the hosts were absolutely awesome. We were so well prepared for our stay, with very detailed and helpful information in advance--above and beyond what I have experienced in the past. Communication and supports were excellent. We will be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P., Folsom

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully designed retreat

Our family spent Thanksgiving at this lovely home. The views are gorgeous and the walking/hiking trails are easily accessible. We enjoyed the early morning quiet out on the master suite deck. It is a well-stocked home, as we decided to cook all our meals, and found adequate spices and condiments available. If your party has older kids or teens, the first floor area provides its own “living space” with bedrooms, bath, and main living area with a TV. This makes it nice for the adults to enjoy alone time upstairs with friends or family; nice, large TV there also. This home was more than we expected and will surely visit again!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

15 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake view

This house is very clean and looks newly build. It has everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The furniture and bedding was very comfortable. It has an amazing view overlooking Rollins lake. We really enjoyed our morning coffee watching the sunrise over the lake from the balcony. I also recommend bringing your kayak or renting them from Dennis. It's a calm and beautiful lake to go kayaking. Dennis's communications was excellent. He inform us everything about the property and what to expect. So there was no surprises when we got there. We would definitely make another trip back to get away from the city life.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Savannah W.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing friends getaway

We absolutely loved the spaciousness of the house for a group of friends. The view of the lake and trees was beautiful. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen for cooking meals. The beds were comfy and the house was really clean! We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and being near Nevada city. It was such a lovely stay, we didn’t want to leave. The host was very helpful, communicative, and provided everything we needed for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Oakland, CA

5 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy

Beautiful location and house - modern & peaceful. A short hike from the patio down to the lake. Hosts were communicative and helpful. Our kids loved it, too.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lila F.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful, lots of light and lots of space. The owners are very clear about all of the various details in the house (clearly outlined in printed book in house) and are very responsive to communication. House is in a nice, quiet & peaceful area with lovely view of lake (sunrise on lake was stunning).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K., Napa, CA

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a short visit & we will be back next year for sure!

It’s one of the best VRBO rentals in the Grass Valley area, best view of the lake & just peaceful all around, the owners are just truly amazing 🤩

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house, great views, and wonderful owner

Had a great time at this almost new home overlooking Rollins Lake. I highly recommend the house, its layout, and the activities on the lake. Best of all, it was delightful working with the owner, Dennis. He was most informative about everything, from restaurant recs to how to get the most out of the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation rental we’ve seen!

This house and the owner are both great. We stayed a few days and everything was what the pictures show or better! Great views! Very quiet. Well built house! We can’t wait to return for a longer trip!!! Owners are great!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

15 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much Needed Family Vacation

The property was perfect for us. The views of the lake, the stars and the wildlife were enjoyed by all of us. We were able to walk down to the lake each day and enjoy our own semi-private beach. The care and detail put into the property for the enjoyment of the guests was very much appreciated. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dennis and Linda O'Rear

We are a retired engineer and teacher. We first met in 1972 but didn't see each other for 35 years.

Why they chose this property

Either quiet time by the lake or access to lake fun. Close to lively historic towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City.

What makes this property unique

New custom home designed by award-winning architect David Wright.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bedroom 2

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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