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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Nevada City, CA
  • Scotts Flat Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Off Broadstreet Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Red Dog Retreat 5 Star review@AirBnB

Red Dog Retreat is located in a quiet wooded oasis 2.5 miles directly up the hill from downtown Broad St.
Only a 7 minute easy drive to Historic Downtown Nevada City and 15 minutes to the Yuba River.
Walking and biking trails are steps away from our property and we are a short drive to Scott's Flat Reservoir.
Bring your bikes, boats and kayaks!
Grill and sit around the fire pit on our wrap around deck.
I love my peaceful home and look forward to sharing my quiet oasis with guests from all backgrounds.
I live part time in the studio that is attached to the garage. Guests may see me occasionally in the long driveway when I take my dog out for a walk. If you do see me while you are here, feel free to say hello or ask me for whatever you might need, otherwise, I will completely respect your privacy.

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Property manager

Linda Amburgey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Be supervised by adult. Guests must baby proof.
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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
We would like our home to remain smoke free

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
PLEASE. DO NOT SMOKE ANY PLACE WITHIN OUR HOME or ANYWHERE ON THE PREMISES. Not even outside. 100% non smoking property.
Refer to house manual for checkout procedures and house rules.
Absolutely no parties, events, or gatherings

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nevada City

Nevada City is home to this holiday home. Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are local landmarks, 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

  • Scotts Flat Lake - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Off Broadstreet Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 34 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northridge Of Nevada City - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Forks Bakery & Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Old Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fudenjuce - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Dog Retreat 5 Star review@AirBnB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Dog Retreat 5 Star review@AirBnB?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Dog Retreat 5 Star review@AirBnB?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Dog Retreat 5 Star review@AirBnB located?

Situated in Nevada City, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pioneer Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum. Off Broadstreet Theatre and Nevada Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea T.

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

Great stay!

Linda’s place was immaculate and it was such a nice spot. We would definitely stay again if visiting the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn B.

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

Perfect in every way

Couldn't have asked for me - a beautiful and beautifully appointed house that felt like home. Wonderful location for exploring Nevada City and neighboring Grass Valley. Communication with owner was great and we couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barnum W., Sonoma County, CA

Wonderful Home away from home, loved ti!

Close to Nevada City and in the Woods at the same time, well maintained and functioned well. Great place for the Holidays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to go back

A wonderful home, provided all the amenities, located in a beautiful spot near so many wonderful places to visit. Can’t wait to bring my family back here again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci V.

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

Perfect

Really beautiful! Wonderful stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen K., Stanford

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

Fall trip to Nevada City

We had a wonderful and relaxing weekend in Nevada City. The house was fabulous! The fall colors beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda S., Pasadena, CA

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

Best Stay Ever!

100% love the house, so nice and cozy. The owners were so thoughtful and there's everything you could think of in the house. We haver rented many places sot this is literally the best place I have ever stayed! My husband has friends in the area and we visit this area once in a while, we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Amazing house and experience!

The house is so beautiful. It felt like a home, not a rental. The owner was amazing and had great communication. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel C., Novato, California, USA

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

Very nice, well appointed home

Lots of nice touches in this clean, comfortable home. I'd happily recommend and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan W., San Francisco Bay Area

Great stay in Nevada City

We very much enjoyed our brief stay at this house. It is beautifully decorated and well-appointed. The owners take great care in ensuring that a guest feels welcome and comfortable- everything from a tasty beverages to natural mosquito repellent to lush linens. Our summer stay was toasty and but multiple fans kept the house cool. We hope to have the opportunity to stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

Red Dog Treat

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Red Dog Retreat. Truly a lovely home with all the comfort you could ask for. Place was very clean, we'll stocked and very nicely decorated. Plus, Linda and Jody are very responsive and helpful! Would highly recommend Red Dog Retreat to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Lovely house on a beautiful property

Linda and Jody were excellent hosts, checking in via text to see that everything worked well, and leaving snacks, a bottle of wine, and breakfast items. The house is gorgeous; we especially appreciated the full wall of windows overlooking all the big trees on the property. There’s also a large deck and a backyard for hanging out outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melody J.

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

Peaceful

Lots of amenities, close to town, although first trip seems long. Liked the setting in trees. Quiet. Would suggest nite lights. Enjoyed my stay and snacks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lenka M.

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

Lovely hangout close to Yuba river

We've had a lovely stay at this beautiful home near NC and Yuba river. We enjoyed hanging out at the house and loved to sip our coffee at the porch in the morning. We've spend most of our time at the Yuba river and loved every minute of it. The house was well stocked, clean and homey. The host was very attentive and fast to reply. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

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

Luxury a short driving distance from town

The house was beautifully decorated and very comfortable! The large windows brought in great light and a view of the outdoors. Only disappointment was the posting showed a yard with a ping pong table but there wasn’t one and the yard was really unusable. Would definitely go back and refer to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

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

Great Place!

We are a family of five and very much enjoyed our stay here for a 4day weekend. The home was clean and very nice. The yard is spacious and there is a grill, however, due to the cold weather we didn’t use it. We drove to Johnson Canyon to take our children to the snow, and that was only a 45min drive. We were surprised to see how cute and developed Nevada City and Grass Valley are. Our children very much enjoyed the Empire Mine museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

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

Beautiful home

This house shows so much thoughtfulness from its owners--modern yet cozy decorating, great array of condiments and basic cooking ingredients, a bottle of wine and some snacks left for us, responsive communication with Linda, easy to follow directions to the best river swimming holes on the planet! The pictures included with the profile are accurate--such great windows. The house is set back from the road and quite private. I look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Lovely cabin in the redwoods

If you're looking for a relaxing and away-from-it-all experience, this is hard to beat. Modern, clean, light, open and very comfortable. A large deck (with grill and fire-pit) that allows you to feel you're in the trees. Feel the commute stress melt away. A network of walking paths are across the street you'll like to hike nearby, but there are some longer and truly stunning walks by and above the Yuba river not far away. A warm recreational lake is also a short drive. Another short drive takes you into Nevada City for great restaurants and shops. I can't recommend this house enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ERIK W., Oakland

Great house with everything you need

Our stay at Red Dog Retreat was great. The location is just outside of town, a quick 5 min drive. 15-20 min drives to multiple swimming holes on the Yuba River, and tucked neatly in the forest off of the main drive. It feels like you're in a cabin in the woods, but you're really in a neighborhood with lots of homes. Nice fire pit outside for the evenings, and a really open layout inside create lots of space to hang out, relax, read, or whatever it is you do. Everything was pretty straightforward in terms of how to use the space. There was no need for questions back to the hosts. Highly recommend if you want to check out the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deanne F., PUTNAM

Beautiful Zen home amplified our trip to California!

I selected the location based off proximity of family and it turned out to be so much more. Love the area of Nevada City whether it’s the Empire gold mine, wineries, or downtime shops it was beautiful. But the property was even more amazing, whether it was the thoughtful touches Linda and Jody did that made us feel welcome or the relaxing decor I can't say enough. The outdoor fire pit was wonderful on a cool evening. The beautiful kitchen and eating area allowed us to reconnect with family over home cook meals and fun board game. The house is centrally located allowing us to go to Lake Tahoe or Sacramento in a reasonable time. When I return to the area, I would not hesitate to stay at Linda and Jody’s beautiful relaxing home! Thank you so much.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Well Appointed, Very Comfortable!

My husband, sister, brother-in-law, and I stayed at the Red Dog Retreat for a wedding at nearby Scotts Flat Lake. We found the house to be well appointed, and there were so many nice touches added! From the comfortable, eclectic decor to the wine left for the group to the assortment of things in the refrigerator, it is clear that Linda and Jody are hosts with the most. Linda was also incredibly responsive via text message, which really make you feel like if something had gone wrong, she would have been right there! A quick note (that doesn't deter from the 5 star rating) is that there is no air conditioner in this property (and this is indicated in the property details), so beware if you are coming in the hotter months. Linda and Jody have fans in each of the rooms to help with ventilation, but it did get a little toasty in there! If you were visiting in Spring, Fall, or Winter, this likely wouldn't be an issue AND you'd get to use the darling fireplace! Thanks Linda and Jody for a great stay. If another cousin is married on Scotts Flat Lake, we know where we hope to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

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

Amazing tranquil get away retreat

We just had the pleasure to stay at the Red Dog Retreat for 5 nights. The property was very comfortable, very clean and very quiet. The beds slept well and warm as the evenings are starting to get cold. This special home had everything we needed for a fabulous experience. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Zen retreat

Loved coming home to your beautiful property. We could relax and unwind in the comfort and tranquility there. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Amazing house!

House was amazing. Very clean and had everything that we needed. It had a peaceful atmosphere and sitting outside on the deck was awesome! A beautiful home with beautiful weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Peace and serenity

This was absolutely perfect surroundings. Both outdoor and all the special touches indoor. I was able to relax in between our busy wedding schedule. Everything was so comfortable and location perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Linda Amburgey

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Im a highly communicative introvert who spends my time quietly enjoying nature, my dog, friends and family. I own a metaphysical store in the Bay Area, and I am a professional astrological counselor.

Why they chose this property

Nevada City is one of the most beautiful and historically interesting cities in California. There are plenty of amazing restaurants, bars and breweries, and grocery stores for such a quaint town. The Victorian Christmas is a must! Tahoe is an hour drive. And perhaps the biggest draw is the pristine Yuba River!

What makes this property unique

Located close to town, but far enough away to be quiet and restful. Most everyone comments on how peaceful it is to sit inside or on the deck overlooking the trees. The beds are high end and super comfy, and the decor is thoughtful and modern, while still feeling cozy. I also provide an extremely well stocked kitchen.

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English
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