Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods - Nevada County

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 556 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Nevada City, CA

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park8 min drive
Humbug Trailhead19 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake64 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

bedroom1

+5

9 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

guest bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods

Geronimo Cabin is a 2-bedroom (sleeps 2-5), handcrafted log cabin on a 200-acre developing eco-preserve in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas. Offering peace, quiet, and a chance to reconnect to the beauty of wild nature, Geronimo Cabin is the perfect glamping-style getaway for couples, families, and small groups seeking a rustic retreat in the forest.

PLEASE NOTE: Geronimo Cabin does not have its own bathroom or hot water. There is a guest bathroom a short walk away at the main house with a hot shower, sink, and flush toilet, as well as clean outhouses closer to the cabins.

Geronimo Cabin is equipped with a 4-burner gas stove, mini fridge, sink with cold running water,, dining table and chairs, and numerous cookware and utensils. Each bedroom has a queen-sized bed and dresser and there is a large couch in the main room which can sleep an additional guest. Outside there is a shared picnic area with charcoal BBQ, fire pit, large picnic table and chairs for gathering.

There is also a wood stove for heating with firewood and kindling provided. Directions for how to operate the wood stove are posted in the cabins, but if you would like assistance please let us know.

Please note the fee listed is for two people. For each additional guest there is a charge of $25.

PET POLICY: Your well-behaved pets are welcome for a fee of $10 per pet, per night. Please note there may be other guests with pets on the property, so any pets you bring must get along with other animals and people.

CELL RECEPTION/INTERNET ACCESS: There is little to no cell reception on the entire property. Consider your stay an opportunity to disconnect from the virtual world and unwind. However, there is wifi available outside the main house if you need (a short walk away from the cabins).

SHARED SPACES: Geronimo, Shamballa, and Trinity Cabin are in close proximity, with communal fire pits, large charcoal BBQ (bring your own charcoal), a 16-foot slab picnic table and chairs nearby. If there are guests in the other cabins, please be mindful of sharing these spaces and keeping noise to a minimum. Serenity and Radiance cabins offer more privacy.

SMOKING/FIRE SAFETY: During high fire season (summer and early fall) we must be extremely careful with fires and smoking. Smoking is allowed on the cabin decks, fire pit and picnic areas, and in your vehicle but not in the outback on trails as it is prohibited by the local forest service.

OUTDOOR FIRE PITS: If you would like to build a fire in the outdoor pit there is a firewood fee of $20 per hour. **Please check in with us at the main house before you use the outdoor pit.***

Come see us at the main house for any questions between 8am and 9PM.

If Geronimo Cabin is reserved, please consider booking one of our other cabins:
Shamballa Cabin
Trinity Cabin
Serenity Cabin
Radiance Cabin

Property manager

Adam DeFranco

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This cabin and area is rustic and wild.

Events

Events allowed

Upon review of the HomeOwner

Pets

Pets allowed

$10 extra per nite for quiet pets

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only, ashtrays provided. be carefull

Rental fees for 2 persons and each additional is $25 per night. Kids under 7 for free. No motorcycles, quads or snow mobiles

Keep areas clean and use garbage receptacles for all trash and recycles. On hiking trails pak it in and pak it out so no litter is left in the outback

Smoking in designated areas only or in your car. Kindl;y brings no guns, motorcycles, quads or snow mobiles here

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Upon review of the HomeOwner

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and Blair Lake, while Underground Gold Miners Museum and Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum are cultural highlights. Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park - 8 min drive
Humbug Trailhead - 19 min drive
Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 42 min drive
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 52 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake - 64 min drive

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

Country Store - 11 min drive
Phil Brown Fine Arts - 46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blair Lake and Humbug Trailhead. Malakoff Diggins-North Bloomfield Historic District and South Yuba River State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

1 July 2023

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

Fantastic

We rented multiple cabins for a business retreat. There is no better place to detach from the office to focus on team dynamics and collaboration. The cabins are situated in a stunning forest, which adds a sense of peace and calm to the dynamics. Thanks for the hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen V., Oakland, CA

1 January 2022

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

Snowed out but great communication

Adam was very communicative and helpful as we navigated an attempt to get to the cabin in the midst of the Big Storm of December 2021! He made sure we were prepared for the trip and ultimately had to let us know the conditions had left the roads unsafe. We'll try again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

14 July 2021

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

Very relaxing and beautiful piece of land, cabin Geronimo was great too and beds very comfortable.

Really loved access to using the grill, owner and people very nice and pet friendly. Definitely would come there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Serine G.

21 June 2021

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

Stunning property in the woods

This was an absolutely beautiful property. It was very easy to check in and the energy was relaxed and peaceful. Definitely the place to go if you want an escape from your phone and regular daily life. The trails around the property are great and the cabins are immaculately built. Our only feedback is with the shower in the Main house. It was not very clean but other than that we were very pleased with our stay. Would definitely come back! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn P.

3 April 2021

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

just what the doctor ordered!

Loved our time at Wisdom Retreat|Geronimo Cabin! We needed a break from city, work, the "electronic leash" and wanted to be out in nature, hiking, near snow without a major undertaking. It was perfect. This is definitely glamping, replete with running water, electric lights, pre-cut wood for the stove, a bed. And our pup was welcome. We did not appreciate we would be off the grid (i.e., no phone signal), but that made it all the better. The only wrinkle was with finding our way once the GPS could not connect. Driving instructions could be a bit more detailed. Also recommend a printed map for backup. We loved the clear and dark skies for sun and star gazing. Thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Adam DeFranco

I have lived in this area of Northern California for over 30 years and run this developing retreat center with others who also live on this expansive land. I worked in the field of psychology for a few years and then developed my own company selling rustic building materials and the building of smaller log cabins.

Why they chose this property

This property of 200 acres has one main house/lodge and 3 smaller cabins/cottages built and almost fully completed for visitors and workshop guest.
This area is exceptionally beautiful and rural with wild life and extensive forest and open meadows.

What makes this property unique

Geronimo Cabin is hand crafted with local logs and hand peeled with love and expertise. The trails here and around the property offer peace and wildlife viewing.
We now have by the 3 cabins a shared group picnic area with a large charcoal BBQ, a massive 16 foot slab table, a fire pit and misc. chairs for family gathering and group workshops.

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