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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy 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 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

shared

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

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

Shamballa Cabin (sleeps 2-6) is an 800 square-foot, 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, Shamballa Cabin is the perfect glamping-style getaway for couples, families, and small groups seeking a rustic mountain retreat.

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE REQUESTING TO BOOK: Our cabins do not have their own bathrooms 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.

Shamballa 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 king-size bed in the main room.

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.

Other things to note:
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 Shamballa Cabin is reserved, please consider booking one of our other cabins:
Geronimo Cabin
Trinity Cabin
Serenity Cabin
Radiance Cabin

Property manager

Adam DeFranco

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside on decks

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 recommended 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. Underground Gold Miners Museum and Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Humbug Trailhead and Double Oak Vineyards and Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider 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.

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 2:30 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?

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

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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

Jennifer T.

10 May 2023

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

Perfect unplugged vacation

Absolutely beautiful mountain cabin with a gorgeous meadow and stream plus wonderful trails. We're definitely going to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

21 August 2022

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

Loved our stay!!

If you like seclusion, this is the place to go. A short 30 minute drive to Yuba River access. Adam was great and very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

16 August 2022

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

Lovely cabins in a beautiful forest

This place continues to be our favorite wilderness spot, with plenty of hiking, swimming in the Yuba, and a short drive to civilization. A special thanks to the host, Adam (the talented carpenter who built these gorgeous cabins!) for his friendly hospitality. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

17 July 2022

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

Great getaway

We had a really nice stay. The place was magical and wonderful! Remote and peaceful….

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Adam DeFranco

Why they chose this property

This 200 acres is being developed as an eco-preserve retreat center

What makes this property unique

Many trails and wildlife, emf free zone, no cell coverage, simple quiet country living.
We now have located in front of 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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