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Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town

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comfortable deck for lounging, eating and stargazing
deck looking at meadow
view of the living room from entry way
View of living room including gas fireplace
fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nevada City, CA
  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nevada Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Scotts Flat Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Auburn, CA (AUN-Auburn Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town

Check out a sampling from over 100 reviews of Honeycomb Ranch since 2009, followed by a detailed description of our truly unique property.
-A piece of paradise! Peace and quiet, nice and homey --
-outfitted with everything you might need and more.
-a gem!!!
-Idyllic, peaceful and comfortable in every way
-Immaculate guesthouse, close to town but far enough to feel secluded
-Comfy pillowtop beds, comfy living room furniture, fantastic views.
-Fully equipped kitchen for everything you need, including condiments
-Wonderful deck and BBQ which overlooks meadows, pines and oaks. Feels as if you are in a treehouse.
-We wouldn’t stay anywhere else!
-Amazing stargazing on the deck
-Getting to town is super easy for getting to dinner, coffee or shopping
-Very quiet and remote even though you are only a few minutes from town
-Close to hiking, the Yuba River and other adventures in nature
-Light streaming in from large “wall to wall” windows
-Wake up to the sounds of birdsongs and watch the birds soaring from tree to tree
-Outstanding views from every window
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--Detailed description of Honeycomb Ranch Guest House
Best of Both Worlds!
Our 2 bedroom guest house, with a rural, idyllic, secluded feel, is only a lovely stroll of less than 3/4 of a mile to the heart of downtown Nevada City. Not just a 'vacation rental'. It is a meticulously maintained 1,100 sf home -- Totally separate, private, sophisticated, quiet, one-of-a-kind, architecturally designed, light filled retreat down a long and private driveway.

Honeycomb Ranch is a non-smoking property located in a 'neighborhood' of 4 ranchettes, each 5 acres apart. It is the perfect retreat/get-away for a couple or a couple of friends or a small family.

The large master bedroom is located at the end of the hall and has a new pillowtop kingsize mattress and a sliding glass door opening onto the deck with meadow and forest views. The second bedroom is smaller but has a very comfortable new pillow-top queen size bed, nightstands and a dresser. There is an additional closet in the entry way if hanging space is needed. (See 'Property Details' for additional information.) The furniture in the living room is extremely comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped and the views from every window are exquisite.

Added bonuses include wheelchair accessibility, unlimited satellite channels on TV, an electric car hook up,
an expandable dining room table (can seat 6-8) and an antique tool museum located in our barn.

Just bring your suitcase. Everything else is provided to make your stay relaxing and fun.

Wake up to the sound of birds and end the night on the deck gazing at millions of stars. It is easy to unwind in this special home with its zen-like feel situated on 5 pastoral acres of open meadows, pine, oak and fruit trees, organic gardens and a picturesque old barn. Wonderful, easy country walks from your door abound and hiking is minutes away. Tucked away in a hidden place with such a rural feel, you will be amazed to find what a very short and easy walk it is past beautiful Victorians to the bustling, historic, charming Gold Country downtown of Nevada City. In combination with 'Twin City' Grass Valley, 3 miles away, there is more than an abundance of great restaurants, world class live entertainment, shops, galleries and museums to keep you busy.

If you are parents or grandparents with family living here you want to visit, it is the perfect spot. If you live in San Francisco and want to make a quick getaway out of the fog, it is just a 2 1/2 hour drive. Reno is only an hour and 15 minutes away and Sacramento is just an hour. Easy drives to come to a 'world away'! Anytime is the right time to make your reservations. Nevada County boasts a gorgeous, eastern style Fall with brilliant color everywhere. You don't even have to leave our property to see an unbelievable display of Fall colors. There are huge crafts faires over Thanksgiving weekend and there are classical music festivals in the Fall and throughout the year. Professional theater and our Center for the Arts concerts and events take place year round. In the winter, the towns of Nevada City and Grass Valley both hold street fairs in the month of December prior to Christmas and the towns are decorated to look like something out of a Victorian fairy tale. Winter brings ski-ing and within an hour, you can be at major ski resorts in Lake Tahoe. In the spring, quince, daffodils and everything else is in bloom, frogs are croaking and the river will be flowing. In the summer, you can swim in our magnificent Yuba River, hike, stroll to Farmers Markets, attend music festivals and just enjoy. Weddings abound in our area from Spring through the Fall so if you are part of the wedding party or a guest coming from out of town, make your reservations now. Staying in our guest house instead of a hotel will make the event that much more memorable.

The Yuba River and Nevada City's Scotts Flat Lake are each only 10 minutes away and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is an hour. Reserve some time now to stay at Honeycomb Ranch in the Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall before it gets all booked up.

If you like outdoor activities, relaxing, eating gourmet food, theater, musical events including classical music festivals that rival San Francisco and shopping in boutiques, and/or sitting quietly reading a book or meditating while watching birds soaring overhead, you will enjoy staying at Honeycomb Ranch while taking in all that Nevada County has to offer.


Keywords: cottage, guest house, private, countryside,
separate, immaculate, peaceful, light-filled, beautiful grounds, spacious, contemporary, comfortable, quiet, meadows, pine trees, oak trees, sweeping views, barn, weddings,

Property manager

Nina Snegg
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
After 10:00 p.m. please keep your voices down when on the deck. You can hear a pin drop throughout our quiet valley.
Please remove your shoes whenever possible.
Please keep the number of additional friends to a minimum. Downtown Nevada City is a great place to meet up for a party.

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Off Broadstreet Theatre and Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Off Broadstreet Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Scotts Flat Lake - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 30 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northridge Of Nevada City - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lumberjacks Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Forks Bakery & Brewing - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Stonehouse Old Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fudenjuce - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town located?

This family-friendly Nevada City holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest Headquarters, Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Off Broadstreet Theatre. Nevada Theatre and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Lovely Retreat

We had such a marvelous retreat. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

K K.

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

Beautiful retreat, close to town and services

Very comfortable and quiet retreat space, but close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Well Appointed Private Stay

We loved this little guest house. It was beautifully furnished and had an amazing view out the back. We ate breakfast each morning on the very private back patio and enjoyed the expansive meadow view. Everything was clean, lovely, and worked well. We were very close to downtown Nevada City and several great swimming spots on the yuba (20 min drives). Hosts were super responsive and very friendly. We were delighted with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Always a pleasure!

My sister and I stay here at least once a year and it’s consistently wonderful. Clean, quiet, private, such a respite and release from the everyday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Lovely stay

Cozy home with beautiful forest view. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Lovely quiet place in the woods

Our second stay here. It’s lovely and quiet and walkable to Nevada City. If you love trees and peace, you will love it like we do!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Subbu A., Redmond

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

Perfect getaway

We loved this place, the neighborhood, and the quietness. We had a very relaxing stay and would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne E W.

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

Sisters Getaway

We had a great time, the house was clean and inviting and gave us the opportunity to explore what was happening in our lives during the last year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith R., Concord, CA

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

Great place

Lovely cottage, scenic views, good amenities, great location near to hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W., Denver, USA

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

A wonderful place

Simply amazing custom designed house tucked into the woods. Theres so many nice varieties of plants around the property and its very quiet and peaceful. The hosts are friendly. Only a minute from Nevada City. Highly recommended. Thank you Nina and Mike!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Lovely Stay

My wife and I enjoyed the quiet and lovely qualities of the home. Outside of the house we saw California quail, finches, and jays. In addition, there was a lovely frog chorus every night. Beautiful and relaxing. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Quiet and clean

Nice property only a mile from downtown Nevada City. Owners live next door. Quiet and clean. Nothing fancy but had everything we needed. Enjoyed it very much and would definitely like to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Lovely place in quiet woods

Honeycomb Ranch is a lovely small house in the woods just north of downtown Grass Valley. You can easily walk into town and enjoy the beautiful woods and old houses on your way into town. Even on a rainy day, the scenery is gorgeous from the back deck. Owners were friendly and the inside furnishings are new and very comfortable. Everything we needed in the kitchen and bath. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert S., Texas

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

Great Location and Peaceful

Very peaceful location, clean and just perfect. Close to downtown, but still felt like we were in a remote location which was awesome. Really enjoyed our stay and would stay again on our next trip to Nevada City
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy H., Montecito, CA

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

We have family in Nevada City and home is perfect for us.

This is our 2nd time staying at this wonderful home. Private, quite, great host and great access for walking. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Nice get away in Nevada City

Very comfortable and well appointed guest house with a nice deck in a beautiful location about a mile from the historic downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A DEFINITE DO-AGAIN!

From the minute we opened the front door, we knew we were going to love it. Everything was so simple and immaculately clean. Skylights and walls placed strategically made everything pleasantly bright. The bathroom was roomy and the shower was as well. The beds were super comfortable, and the master offered a lovely view of the trees to wake up to. The deck was well maintained with a nice table and large umbrella. My sister and I enjoyed sitting out there in the afternoon having a glass of wine in the quiet and private surroundings. Nina is a most gracious host, and we were in want of nothing. Don’t hesitated on this one. You won’t be disappointed. We are definitely staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., Nevada City, CA

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

Beautiful house, great location

What I found is a beautiful little house tucked away in a hollow very close to downtown Nevada City. While there are other homes all around it, I was impressed by how quiet the place is at night. I like the place a lot, and plan to stay there again when I can spend more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D., Walnut Creek, California

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

Beautiful, tranquil space

Perfect spot for a girlfriends getaway! This sweet little cottage has the feel of a remote, private treehouse, but you're less than a mile from town, and close to gorgeous hiking above the South Yuba River. We spent our evenings sipping wine and stargazing, and our days hiking and exploring Grass Valley and Nevada City. Nina was an amazing host. Don't forget to ask for a tour of Mike's Grass Roots Antique Tool museum, and the studio displaying his museum-quality wood bowls. Thank you for sharing this special place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat T., Stockton, CA

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

Relaxed, quiet and beautiful

Great home for relaxing and reviving. You're in the middle of nature! Deer eating in the backyard! Birds calling! Quiet other than Mother Nature.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

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

Very Helpful, gracious and kind!

We were there during a record setting snow storm. Without power for two days. Mike & Nina & an employee of theirs, encouraged us,checked on us, started generator for us, dug our van out of like 18 inches of snow, shoveled walkway, and graded driveway, then led us out to the Freeway, making sure of our safety. Wonderful Hosts!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jami S.

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

Magical, comforting haven with artistic flair

We woke to a crystal frozen wonderland after a harrowing trip to Nevada city to meet with our loved ones. Because we had a car accident we were very late but Nina was so sweet to turn the lights down and heat up the house for us. We would definitely enjoy staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Beautiful small 2 bedroom cottage on the property with caretaker always there . A bit far fro town

Quiet, warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M., Petaluma, CA

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

Nice accommodations in a great location

This house is in a beautiful, quiet, and secluded setting and yet is only a 5 minute drive from downtown Nevada City. Members of my family and I are happy repeat customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nina Snegg

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Mike, my husband, and I have lived in Nevada City for over 44 years and have raised four children here. We have lived at Honeycomb Ranch for over 40 years. We both love Nevada County and have taken advantage of all the wonderful things that there are to do here including sailing and kayaking on Scotts Flat Lake, cross country skiing, biking, hiking, and attending many of the cultural events on an on-going basis. Having lived here for so long, I can send you in the right direction for anything you would be interested in doing. Both originally from Southern California, we would never want to live anywhere else but here. We travel often but always look forward to coming home.

Why they chose this property

We chose to build a guest house on our property in a totally private spot so our friends and grown family members would have a wonderful place to stay when they came to visit. With our children now all living in other parts of the country, we felt the time was right to make our guest home available to people who are interested in coming to our area.

What makes this property unique

The best part of staying on Honeycomb Ranch is the tranquil feeling, the beauty and rural quality of being here and the closeness to town. Our guest house is a very special place, carefully designed to put your soul at ease. It is very quiet and peaceful and the vistas are beautiful. For us, it serves as a retreat and anyone who comes here and stays in our guest house feels the same way.

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English

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