Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Dutch Flat, CA

Golden Drift Museum
‪1 min walk‬
Rollins Lake
‪17 min drive‬
Scotts Flat Lake
‪48 min drive‬
Auburn, CA (AUN-Auburn Municipal)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods
Vacation home in Dutch Flat with kitchen and decks

Serenity Central: Get cozy in the woods! Historic Gold country!
I welcome long and short-term stays and will be happy to work with you on arrangements. You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Discover your own personal sanctuary. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a place to regroup and reinvent your life, write the great American novel, or maybe just find a fabulous napping haven and chill out, this could be your nest. Whatever you wish, it is truly serenity central.
Surrounded by pines and cedars, this beautifully furnished home welcomes the exhausted traveler or escapee from the stress of urban life.
On the ground level, you will have a large private suite complete with a sweet bedroom with a Queen bed, a full bathroom, a cozy living and dining area with a wonderful fireplace and a completely equipped kitchen. It is perfect for a couple at. $200 and during peak seasons. $250/night. Pets are welcome (one only, please) but a $20/night charge/pet/night and pet deposit of $150 is added on (returnable after review). Small children can sleep on couches in front room. The bedroom has its own deck, and there are two decks off dining and living room.
Downstairs is a separate suite with a Queen which is available only for adult guests, desk, Smart TV, and full bath. This is perfect for an additional couple or larger children and offers maximum privacy including its own outside entry and exit.
Serenity Central is a lovely sanctuary and I invite you to stay. You are most welcome!
In the summer, a community pool awaits within walking distance (half a block away). Town is a brisk 15 min walk down the hill the historic Dutch Flat Hotel which may offer a meal (check for current status), and the Monte Vista Inn offers a spectacular local watering hole and fabulous dining experience including breathtaking desserts.
Winter offers snow retreats, snuggling near the fire and maybe some cross-country skiing. Downhill skiing is about 45 min directly up I 80 at Borreal on up further into Tahoe country. With easy access off I 80, this is the perfect location for Sierra adventures.
Hiking, fishing and exploring old gold country haunts and antiquing are just part of the fun.
Come and renew yourself!

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Property manager

Geri Lennon

Languages

English

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Pool

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 20

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Couch or blow up bed available

Events

No events allowed

Sorry, no parties. This is a quiet place.

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allow a child or 3rd party but must arrange for sleeping in living room. Please use dishwasher for added sterility. Please carry out trash per COVID

Please strip bed; put sheets and towels in hamper

Please rinse dishes and place in dishwasher for sterility.

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: Sorry, no parties. This is a quiet place.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dutch Flat

Located in Dutch Flat, this holiday home is in a rural area. Golden Drift Museum and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Dutch Flat, CA

What's nearby

Golden Drift Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Sons of Norway Recreation Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Rollins Lake - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
Empire Mine State Historic Park - 33 min drive - 38.1 km
Scotts Flat Lake - 48 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

Colfax Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Monte Vista Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪Mountain Springs Hitch N Post - ‬6 min drive
‪C & J's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Norcal Tea Party Patriots - ‬11 min drive
‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

Where is Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Golden Drift Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sons of Norway Recreation Center and Tahoe National Forest. Rollins Lake and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

6 July 2022

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

Great stay

Property as advertised, beautiful location, very helpful owner/manager. Well-appointed, lots of stuff to do in area. Would repeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

11 Jan 2020

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

Lovely, spacious, comfortable home

This was a lovely comfortable home for our family to stay in, very accessible from the Bay Area by car, and close to the ski resort we went in.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

29 June 2020

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

Peaceful Cabin in the woods

The place is lovely and quite. A perfect getaway in the woods, you will wake up to birds chirping and we enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck overlooking the forest. The kitchen is fully stocked and we enjoyed making dinner one night we also appreciated the living room with TV and board games. We did have to sweep when we arrived and the instructions for using the house and checking out our quite confusing. Simple bullet points on the handout would have been much easier. Overall a five out of five and we loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jules O.

23 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful time at Serenity Central

In summary: Great property, secluded and quiet location, and wonderful host. We had a wonderful time at Serenity Central with my wife and two 5 year old twins. The location is off of I80, and in good proximity to Lake Tahoe (45mins) and other outdoor winter places (skiing, sledding, tubbing, etc). Geri was a wonderful and accommodating host. We had to actually reschedule last minute because of incoming bad weather, but it worked out wonderfully. I highly recommend this property. We would love to check out the area during the summer as well. Thanks for everything, Geri! -Jules

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

SAMEENA A.

1 Mar 2022

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

Great place to stay in the woods

Loved the location in the little history town of Dutch Flat. Close enough to the amazing cross country skiing in Soda Springs. The place was roomy with large windows. The kitchen had everything you need.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Claire D.

26 Aug 2021

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

Lovin' the Pine Forest

We had a really nice stay in Dutch Flat among the peaceful pines! Walking up the hillside to the house we were greeted by a statue of St. Francis and a deer, a sure sign that we would enjoy this home. Bring a flashlight if you arrive after dark. Geri, the owner was super communicative and wanted to make sure we could find everything her home had to offer. It was very well stocked. We cooked every night and the stove and oven worked well. There were many interesting books to read and myriad of interesting knick-knacks to muse over. I enjoyed that personal touch. She told us where to find local hiking, etc. Midway into our trip, a fire broke out 8 mi away, so sadly we needed to pack up and leave early. Geri promptly refunded the nights we missed, due to evacuating. She did an awesome job making sure we were well cared for while there. Thanks for everyting Geri! MC ;)

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nita D.

29 Nov 2020

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

Relaxing getaway

Overall was very easy. A wonderful place to relax and escape to a quiet place. Awesome place to walk and just enjoy the scenery. The host was informative and hospitable. Definitely will come back :)

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

24 Feb 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cozy mountain getaway at Serenity Central

We had a really nice weekend getaway at Serenity Central. Initially we were looking for somewhere to stay closer to Truckee/Tahoe Donner for a ski weekend, but couldn't find anything available & dog-friendly for the holiday weekend. Luckily, we found Serenity Central! Although there was no snow down in Dutch Flat, it was quick and easy (~30 mins) to drive up to Donner Pass (Sugarbowl, Royal Gorge, Boreal, Castle Peak, etc.) for a day of skiing. The house was very comfortable for our group of 2 couples, and Geri was a very accommodating host. We really appreciated being able to bring our dogs along, too. The kitchen was fairly well-equipped for a rental house, and the living room was very cozy for hanging out in the evenings.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh L., Grand Haven mi.

16 Sept 2019

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

Owner was great to deal with and overly accommodating

Geri was great! Everything was communicated very clearly and was gracious enough to let us check in early and use whatever was there at the house. Very unique place and the poll was near by. Town was a short walk and the neighbors were awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

12 July 2019

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

A relaxing getaway

What an awesome place! My husband and I have never felt so relaxed. The energy in this home is so good and positive - we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. A quiet neighborhood with lots of trees and a great view of the stars. A cool little historical town to explore too. Cozy - rejuvenating - wonderful. Thank you for having us!