Duck Pond Cabin-Private Cabin on 400 Acre Ranch

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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pool

Explore the area

Smartsville, CA

Beale Air Force Base
Englebright Lake
‪9 min drive‬
South Yuba River State Park
‪22 min drive‬
Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

About this property

Writers, fisher-people, birdwatchers, and stargazers will fall in love with this completely private cabin on a large ranch. Enjoy the hammock, pond, in an outdoor shower and recently decorated place. Birders; the property is home to the most bio-diverse wetlands in Gold Country! Quiet crickets, frogs and water will wrap you in a cocoon. This unplugged getaway is close to world class dining, entertainment and swimming(South Yuba) in Nevada City and Grass Valley within 15-20 minutes.

Property manager

Sean Begley

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Smartsville

Smartsville is home to this cabin. Northstar Mine Powerhouse & Pelton Wheel Museum and Grass Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bridgeport Covered Bridge and Lola Montez House. Nevada County Fairgrounds and West Coast Falconry are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Smartsville, CA

What's nearby

Englebright Lake - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 20.9 km
South Yuba River State Park - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
Collins Lake - 33 min drive - 32.2 km
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento - 36 min drive - 45.9 km

Getting around

Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lakehouse - ‬17 min walk
‪Twelve 28 Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
‪Blue Cow Deli - ‬9 min drive
‪Players Pizza Pasta & More - ‬8 min drive
‪Crazy 4 Yogurt - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Duck Pond Cabin-Private Cabin on 400 Acre Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Duck Pond Cabin-Private Cabin on 400 Acre Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Duck Pond Cabin-Private Cabin on 400 Acre Ranch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duck Pond Cabin-Private Cabin on 400 Acre Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Duck Pond Cabin-Private Cabin on 400 Acre Ranch located?

Situated in Smartsville, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Englebright Lake, Pilot Peak Winery and Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery. South Yuba River State Park is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

9 Feb 2025

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

Peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was nice to unplug, enjoy the outdoors and a nice fire. All of the furnishings were comfortable and clean. We will definitely return in the future. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

30 Oct 2024

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

Serenity

Love the Duck Pond...the cabin is perfect and the quiet we experience is rejuvenating.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey N.

10 Sept 2024

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

Awesome Getaway

Clean, easy to get to, and perfect chill environment. Perfect for a quaint getaway with awesome views and calming atmosphere.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

3 July 2024

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

Peaceful setting

Great place to bond with the people u care about.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

9 Aug 2024

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

Idyllic and comfortable cabin away from it all.

Spent a long weekend at this cozy cabin. It's small, but well appointed and we lacked for nothing. An ideal setting to get back to nature, we saw and heard plenty of wildlife including several deer. Even with an outside temp in the 90s, it felt comfortable in the cabin with the A/C. Sitting on the porch at night, with gentle night time breezes was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

3 Apr 2023

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

Relaxing

Very nice remote cabin, but near enough to town to get out when we felt the need.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloriann B.

26 Oct 2023

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

Our Wedding Weekend

Our daughter and her new husband’s stay was incredible. Beautiful cabin, lake, sunrise and amenities. Host was very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The location was amazing and the cabin was perfect. Wish we could have stayed longer. My wife and I will definitely make this a destination spot throughout the year. It was so nice to be on the ranch without city noise. The only sounds were nature.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

E T.

16 June 2024

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

Beautiful, Peaceful, Secluded

We had a lovely stay and I would stay there again. The cabin is definitely secluded. Once you make the drive into the site it is very easy. We loved coffee on the porch in the morning looking out at the pond, and drinks in the evening. The cabin itself is lovely inside with everything one might need. The bottle of Cab was a wonderful welcome. Sean, the owner, was responsive and easy to text.Thanks for the great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 July 2023

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

Oasis

Perfect get away from the noise of the city, particularly over the long weekend. Very much enjoyed our time in the peace and quiet, and my husband loved having the pond there....caught (and released) quite a number of fish over our stay. Great find and hope to book again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

21 Feb 2023

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

Beautifully Peaceful

Everything you need to get away. Plenty of amenities. Cute and cozy. Highly recommended

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

9 May 2023

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

Amazing

Relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

27 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful and relaxing getaway!

This place is stunning; the decor is cozy/welcoming and the place is clean. Sean was very helpful and easy to communicate with, and check in/ out were smooth. The hammock was a relaxing place to unwind with a book by the pond. Will definitely be back when we need to unwind and unplug again!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

21 Aug 2023

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

Can’t wait to go back to the Duck Pond Cabin!

We had the nicest time and will definitely be back! I loved all the details of the cabin! Very nice and super comfortable! It was very peaceful and quiet. We all wanted to stay longer! Beautiful spot! An amazing experience! Thank you Sean for always being available and quick to message and text back. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulina R.

20 Feb 2023

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

Cozy, clean, and just amazing!

My husband and I stayed here in February 2023 for 2 nights which were NOT long enough. Next time I will have to book a whole week because neither of us wanted to leave. We saw ducks in the pond, deer roaming around, got to see some horses and cute cows on the property...it was the most relaxing experience. Can't wait to book it again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

16 June 2023

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

Tranquility

Our Duck Pond cabin stay couldn't have been more relaxing. The stream and waterfalls were beautiful, the birdwatching was good and the area in and outside of the cabin even better than we expected. Air conditioning and a super comfortable king bed. No noise, no interruptions, just perfection.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Umutoni G.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such A Great Place

We had a great time at this cabin. I loved the welcome sign with my name at the front door. The bottle of red wine was also a nice touch. The design inside the cabin was amazing. The only negative would be the dog hair on the breakfast nook bench and the refrigerator being dirty inside. Otherwise we would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

16 Jan 2023

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

A Great Stay

This cabin was everything as promised and then some. It’s close enough to town where you can be in the mix, shop and eat, but far enough removed to get the r&r that you’re looking for. Also, the details in the interior design really hit the mark. Warm bedding, soft lights, all the amenities . . . right down to the plush floor rug on each side of the bed so they’re the first thing your feet touch when starting your day. The little things really do make all the difference which Sean, our host, clearly understands. Thanks for a great stay. It’s exactly what we wanted and needed.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordana G.

10 Jan 2023

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

Peace at the Duck Pond

Wow, where do I start? I work remotely and occasionally like to switch up the setting so I don't hate my own home. If you don't do this, I highly suggest. Anyhow, I attended a wedding on this ranch last year and my girlfriend, the bride, stayed at their cabin which I remembered was also available for rent. This was a total treat. Sean was great about communicating arrival directions and I really had no reason to ask for anything from there. The cabin itself has such a cute aesthetic - has a view of a pond, the comfiest bed, good internet connection, and a toasty fireplace cozy up to. (God, I love a good fireplace in the winter.) I don't know why this place doesn't have more reviews, maybe it's new? But if you were wondering about whether or not to book, don't hesitate. This place is great. Thanks, Sean!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

10 Jan 2023

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

The Perfect Getaway

Stop scrolling. This is your next stay. My wife is good about booking us a few breaks from the city each year and this one just got bumped to #1. The Duck Pond sits on a stunning ranch just outside of well-known Grass Valley. So you have access to everything you want and need in town but have the luxury of total privacy and space during your stay. And by space I mean 400+ acres. We started our mornings with the kids playing spot-the-animal outside while we took our coffees overlooking the pond. Then we popped into town where the Mrs. was able to drop in on some "cute boutique shops" (her words) while I grabbed a beer - go to Grass Valley Brewing Co. and Thirsty Barrel Taphouse if you appreciate a good craft selection . Our nights were then spent enjoying the cabin, the kids playing games in front of the fireplace while we cooked dinner (easy to do with a fully-stocked kitchen). We love the city. But we both work quite a bit and appreciate our resets when we get them which is exactly what we got while here. We don't generally stay somewhere twice, but we're thinking about coming back in the summer for round two. Great job, guys.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Common area 1

Living Room 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Main Bathroom

Spaces

About this property