Holiday rentals in North Star

Ruby the Red Caboose

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV. Authentic 1950s caboose converted into a private guest suite that captures the glory days of train travel. Enjoy the famous 100-mile view from the cupola as you sip your coffee in the morning or your cocktail in the evening. Watch the steam engine (or the wild horses) go by from your private covered deck. Easy access to the V&T Railroad, bars, restaurants, museums, and all that VC has to offer. Choo choo! Please note the pic of the stairs!

Private Pool & Hot Tub Zen Retreat

Escape to the handcrafted Zen Abode — a secluded spa-like romantic retreat on our three-acre apple farm just two miles from historic downtown Nevada City. Enjoy the rare luxury of your own private saltwater pool with waterfall, a magical bathhouse with Japanese soaking tub and bidet, and an ozonated hot tub beneath star-filled skies. Spend your days exploring Nevada City and your evenings soaking beneath the stars. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, honeymoons, or a quiet weekend retreat.

Harmony Mountain Retreat

If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil escape, you are looking at the right spot. Nestled beneath whispering conifers and oaks, this cabin boasts of beautiful mountain and valley views. Trails for hiking and premier mountain biking in the Tahoe National Forest; simply open your door and begin your adventure. Short drive to Nevada City and Yuba River; 45 minutes to ski slopes in the Sierras. The custom 600 sq. ft. private studio with a gas fireplace is fully equipped for up to 4 guests.

Romantic Creekside Cabin-Hot Tub-Privacy

Indulge in rustic-elegance, charm and comfort. Our luxurious fairytale cabin is built of warm toned cedar wood and floors: a gourmet kitchen, soaking tub for two, wood burning stove, hot tub, views. You will experience a full immersion in nature out every window and just one step out the door. Just a short ten minute drive from historic Nevada City, shopping, restaurants, theater, Deer Creek trail, Yuba River and hiking trails nearby. This studio cabin is perfect for couples or a solo retreat.

LaCava Inn -Mediterranean suite w/ hot tub & view!

This is LaCava Inn! Be transported to a Mediterranean hideaway in this one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast suite with stunning pastoral views, a hot tub and conveniently located on the Placer wine trail. The suite accommodates 2 adults and was designed specifically to be your peaceful and romantic retreat. LaCava Inn is stocked with a fully functioning kitchen, dining nook, bed cove, spacious bathroom, private balcony, and sunk in hot tub overlooking breathtaking views. A destination in itself!

The Modernized A-Frame

Relax with friends and family at this peaceful mountain getaway. You’ll be welcomed with heated floors at your feet and a wall of glass that overlooks snow covered pines. Downstairs bedroom near full bath. Upstairs has a bedroom with 2 beds and a sleeping loft with 1 bed. Half bath upstairs. Unwind in front of the fireplace or watch a movie or play some games upstairs in the loft. Very close to:Boreal, Royal Gorge, Donner Ranch and Sugar Bowl. Sledding walking distance. We have sleds.

Clark’s Cozy Cabin

Escape to this spacious cabin in Clipper Mills. 2 queen beds & 2 twin beds comfortably sleeps your group. Enjoy an outdoor patio, BBQ, firepit, & private hot tub for relaxation. A fully stocked kitchen includes everything for home-cooked meals. A seasonal community pool is a short stroll away. Nearby water attractions like Collins Lake, Lake Francis & Bullards Bar for boating, hiking, fishing, & swimming. Many snow adventures are just 10 mins in La Porte. Plus, enjoy delicious local dining.

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.

Duck Pond Cabin - Private Cabin on 400 Acre Ranch

Writers, fisher-people, birdwatchers, and stargazers will fall in love with this completely private cabin on a large ranch. Enjoy the hammock, pond, in & outdoor showers and recently decorated space. 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-like, unplugged getaway but will have you to world-class dining, entertainment & swimming (South Yuba!) in Nevada City and Grass Valley within 15-20 minutes.

Playful Mountain Sunset Escape

Starting from two cargo containers, this home was built to be a seamless space to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing any luxuries while you play. Designed to be an off-grid, sustainable home, this house features a movable glass wall, which opens the living room into the outdoors facing the setting sun. Beautiful native landscaping surrounds a basketball court and covered dining area. Indoors, natural light and a playful spark runs throughout with a second story hammock to enjoy it all!

Wilson’s Log Cabin

This sweet little cabin sleeps two, and has room to set up tents, park your RV, and your boat or trailer. (Pricing for these additional options and guests will vary.) The quaint 12’x20’ space is a must see given its proximity to Bullards Bar Reservoir. Only a 6 minute drive to Dark Day boat launch!! It’s ideal for spending the day on the lake and the night in the cabin. Located conveniently on Highway 49, between Nevada City and Downieville, makes for the perfect little getaway.

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.