10/10 Excellent
Janet S.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and view!
Janet S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Bear River Retreat - A NET ZERO Estate
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16557.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Colfax, CA
- Lake Combie18 min drive
- Rollins Lake19 min drive
- DarkHorse Golf Club19 min drive
- Auburn, CA (AUN-Auburn Municipal)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Bear River Retreat - A NET ZERO Estate
Exquisite 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 6000 sq ft home in the Sierra Foothills. Perfectly located just 45 minutes from ski resorts and 1 hour from Lake Tahoe. It is a Net Zero home with 65 solar panels and a Tesla charger installed for our guests' use. Spectacular sunset views over the Bear River Canyon. Relax in the 6 person hot tub and enjoy the professional sand volleyball court with night lighting (volleyball is available seasonally).
Prefer to stay home? Explore this stunning property:
• Put on your walking shoes and walk down the 1/2 mile private path to Bear River.
• Sit out on the balcony and be inspired by nature.
• Feeling competitive? Take advantage of the professional sand volleyball court with lights so you can play day or night.
• Release the foodie within and enjoy this amazing gourmet kitchen.
The location is private but within a few miles from the freeway. Near historic Grass Valley, Auburn, and Nevada City for shopping, dining, nightlife, and outdoor activities.
Prefer to stay home? Explore this stunning property:
• Put on your walking shoes and walk down the 1/2 mile private path to Bear River.
• Sit out on the balcony and be inspired by nature.
• Feeling competitive? Take advantage of the professional sand volleyball court with lights so you can play day or night.
• Release the foodie within and enjoy this amazing gourmet kitchen.
The location is private but within a few miles from the freeway. Near historic Grass Valley, Auburn, and Nevada City for shopping, dining, nightlife, and outdoor activities.
Property manager
Missi Van Rensselaer
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A $50/per pet fee is charged. Guests to clean up
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
About the area
Colfax
Located in Colfax, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Auburn State Recreation Area and Stevens Trail Trailhead reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nevada County Fairgrounds and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Colfax, CA
What's nearby
- Meadow Vista Park - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
- Lake Combie - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
- Rollins Lake - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
- DarkHorse Golf Club - 19 min drive - 12.5 km
- Ridge Golf Club - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 16 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Dew Drop Inn - 20 min drive
- Starbucks - 10 min drive
- Taco Bell - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin R.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house beautiful location
Benjamin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon C.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property!
Sharon C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy G., Denver,United States
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering Spot
Wendy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
20 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious & Beautiful Views
Michelle T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
carrie m.
4 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with amazing views
carrie m.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Byron G.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away with friends
Byron G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Missi Van Rensselaer
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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