House holiday rentals in Alta Sierra

The Wild Fern House

Escape to our secluded luxury craftsman home nestled in the Nevada City foothills, hand built by the Hart family. This peaceful 3 bedroom retreat offers breathtaking views, modern amenities, and old world charm. Perfect for families or groups of friends, this private sanctuary is your ultimate getaway. Our home is located 25 minutes from downtown Nevada City, and just 10 minutes from the South Fork of the Yuba River. Come enjoy some of the best biking, hiking and river access in the county.

Private retreat with views, pool, hot tub, Wifi

Spacious hilltop retreat with natural beauty, privacy, views, solar-heated fully-fenced pool, hot tub, nestled in rolling oak/pine forest outside Grass Valley. Open common space and spacious well-stocked kitchen. Three BRs sleep eight comfortably. Garage with foosball, ping pong, games. Smart TV w HDMI cable for playing movies. Great WiFi for work or streaming. Beautiful mountains, river, snow, biking, Nev. City and Grass Vly nearby. Quiet area great for nature - no parties or loud music

Renovated Historic Cottage 2 blocks to downtown

Good vibes abound at this Historic Downtown Grass Valley cottage. The Prospector's Cottage was built during the gold rush but has undergone a complete renovation to give it a modern feel while retaining its historic charm. Have a drink and relax on the amazing front porch overlooking the neighborhood. Walk to the many shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes or gather with friends in the bright & open kitchen/dining room. It is just a 5 min drive to all that downtown Nevada City offers as well.

Stunning round house view hot tub waterfall & barn

For your vacationing bliss is our newly-built, high-design round house situated on 5+ private acres with its own creek, waterfall, pond, expansive decks, and hot tub. It's close to two cool towns filled w/ great food, art, music, wineries, breweries and endless outdoor sport options, but you won't want to leave..there's no other spot like it on Earth. With soaring cathedral ceilings, panoramic windows & gorgeous views, you'll be transported into the surrounding beauty around you!

Mountain getaway just 15 minutes away from town!

Relax and enjoy 5 acres of expansive views of the mountains and treetops! The house is surrounded by pine and oak trees with lots of privacy. Perfect family or couples getaway but still close to town. The bedrooms are very spacious and the beds are super comfy! The kitchen is fully equipped. We are about 15 minutes away from downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Yuba River, mountain biking, and hiking are about 20 minutes away from the house. Skiing is about 50 miles away.

Cozy Lake View Retreat in 5 Acres, Hot Tub and +

Soulful home in the Sierra Foothills, 2 hours from the Bay Area, with the warmth of a real home and not a business. Nestled on fenced 5 acres, this home is the perfect gathering retreat for privacy and relaxation. Take a soak in the hot tub with lake views, watch a movie by the fireplace, prepare exquisite meals in the gourmet kitchen and refine your mixology in the full-scale wet bar. Go paddle boarding on the lake, biking or play ping-pong, pickleball or badminton.

Mountain Retreat & Spa, 10 Acres

Welcome to Mt. Olive! Perched atop a majestic peak you will find a charming chalet offering stunning panoramas of the Bear River Canyon and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Soak in the tranquility of your private hot tub, savor a morning espresso amid expansive views, or gather around the fire pit beneath starry skies. Five minutes from river access and a short drive to the vibrant downtowns of Grass Valley or Nevada City, this is the perfect hideaway for your next retreat.

Beautiful spacious home amongst pines!

Modern 1BD/1BTH open concept home in pine trees on Banner Mountain. Walking distance to local trails, 10 minutes to downtown Nevada City/Grass Valley. Sleeps 4 comfortably (queen sofa bed in living room) queen air mattress if six occupants are desired. Any more guests over 4 there is a charge of $10/person per night. Kitchen has everything to cook with + outdoor BBQ. Games and puzzles. The garage has a ping pong, washer/dryer. Generator during power outage.

Home in Grass Valley

Soothing 2 bedroom house in charming Grass Valley. Easy access from Highway 49 and conveniently located within 10 minutes of the historic towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City, and the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 5 minutes from Empire Mine State Park, 25 minutes from the Yuba River, and 45 minutes to the Pacific Crest Trail and High Sierra ski resorts. Perfect for a family or couple, you will be close to live entertainment, dining and recreation.

Tranquil Timbers

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene home. Recently updated 1200 sq ft 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home nestled among large pines, cedars and oaks. Located in a gated neighborhood between two quaint gold rush towns with shopping, wine tasting, hiking trails and sight seeing. Ski areas easily accessible for day trips. Rest or dine on the deck with a glass of local wine and watch the friendly deer wander past sometimes stopping to say hello.

Beautiful house close to town and in the trees

Cancellations due to fire or Smokey air -allowed. Fragrance free cleaning products Wood floors, washer/dryer stocked kitchen Central heat. Air conditioning. High end mattresses. The house is off of a main road close to downtown Nevada City but in the tallest trees. There is some car noise during rush hour but none of that can be heard from inside of this very well insulated house. No loud parties. We do host dogs and occasionally cats.

The Crooked Inn

The Crooked Inn is truly a gem located right between walking distance to both the Auburn State Rec Area and Downtown Auburn. All the benefits of a house, with all the conveniences of a hotel. Owned and operated by me, a local Auburn resident, it's easy to feel at home while on the road. From an extensively stocked kitchen, oversized towels down to night lights so that you can find your way to that midnight snack without stubbing a toe.