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Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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comfortable deck for lounging, eating and stargazing
deck looking at meadow
view of the living room from entry way
View of living room including gas fireplace
fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nevada City, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest Headquarters
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Nevada Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town

Check out a sampling from over 100 reviews of Honeycomb Ranch since 2009, followed by a detailed description of our truly unique property.
-A piece of paradise! Peace and quiet, nice and homey --
-outfitted with everything you might need and more.
-a gem!!!
-Idyllic, peaceful and comfortable in every way
-Immaculate guesthouse, close to town but far enough to feel secluded
-Comfy pillowtop beds, comfy living room furniture, fantastic views.
-Fully equipped kitchen for everything you need, including condiments
-Wonderful deck and BBQ which overlooks meadows, pines and oaks. Feels as if you are in a treehouse.
-We wouldn’t stay anywhere else!
-Amazing stargazing on the deck
-Getting to town is super easy for getting to dinner, coffee or shopping
-Very quiet and remote even though you are only a few minutes from town
-Close to hiking, the Yuba River and other adventures in nature
-Light streaming in from large “wall to wall” windows
-Wake up to the sounds of birdsongs and watch the birds soaring from tree to tree
-Outstanding views from every window
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--Detailed description of Honeycomb Ranch Guest House
Best of Both Worlds!
Our 2 bedroom guest house, with a rural, idyllic, secluded feel, is only a lovely stroll of less than 3/4 of a mile to the heart of downtown Nevada City. Not just a 'vacation rental'. It is a meticulously maintained 1,100 sf home -- Totally separate, private, sophisticated, quiet, one-of-a-kind, architecturally designed, light filled retreat down a long and private driveway.

Honeycomb Ranch is a non-smoking property located in a 'neighborhood' of 4 ranchettes, each 5 acres apart. It is the perfect retreat/get-away for a couple or a couple of friends or a small family.

The large master bedroom is located at the end of the hall and has a new pillowtop kingsize mattress and a sliding glass door opening onto the deck with meadow and forest views. The second bedroom is smaller but has a very comfortable new pillow-top queen size bed, nightstands and a dresser. There is an additional closet in the entry way if hanging space is needed. (See 'Property Details' for additional information.) The furniture in the living room is extremely comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped and the views from every window are exquisite.

Added bonuses include wheelchair accessibility, unlimited satellite channels on TV, an electric car hook up,
an expandable dining room table (can seat 6-8) and an antique tool museum located in our barn.

Just bring your suitcase. Everything else is provided to make your stay relaxing and fun.

Wake up to the sound of birds and end the night on the deck gazing at millions of stars. It is easy to unwind in this special home with its zen-like feel situated on 5 pastoral acres of open meadows, pine, oak and fruit trees, organic gardens and a picturesque old barn. Wonderful, easy country walks from your door abound and hiking is minutes away. Tucked away in a hidden place with such a rural feel, you will be amazed to find what a very short and easy walk it is past beautiful Victorians to the bustling, historic, charming Gold Country downtown of Nevada City. In combination with 'Twin City' Grass Valley, 3 miles away, there is more than an abundance of great restaurants, world class live entertainment, shops, galleries and museums to keep you busy.

If you are parents or grandparents with family living here you want to visit, it is the perfect spot. If you live in San Francisco and want to make a quick getaway out of the fog, it is just a 2 1/2 hour drive. Reno is only an hour and 15 minutes away and Sacramento is just an hour. Easy drives to come to a 'world away'! Anytime is the right time to make your reservations. Nevada County boasts a gorgeous, eastern style Fall with brilliant color everywhere. You don't even have to leave our property to see an unbelievable display of Fall colors. There are huge crafts faires over Thanksgiving weekend and there are classical music festivals in the Fall and throughout the year. Professional theater and our Center for the Arts concerts and events take place year round. In the winter, the towns of Nevada City and Grass Valley both hold street fairs in the month of December prior to Christmas and the towns are decorated to look like something out of a Victorian fairy tale. Winter brings ski-ing and within an hour, you can be at major ski resorts in Lake Tahoe. In the spring, quince, daffodils and everything else is in bloom, frogs are croaking and the river will be flowing. In the summer, you can swim in our magnificent Yuba River, hike, stroll to Farmers Markets, attend music festivals and just enjoy. Weddings abound in our area from Spring through the Fall so if you are part of the wedding party or a guest coming from out of town, make your reservations now. Staying in our guest house instead of a hotel will make the event that much more memorable.

The Yuba River and Nevada City's Scotts Flat Lake are each only 10 minutes away and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is an hour. Reserve some time now to stay at Honeycomb Ranch in the Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall before it gets all booked up.

If you like outdoor activities, relaxing, eating gourmet food, theater, musical events including classical music festivals that rival San Francisco and shopping in boutiques, and/or sitting quietly reading a book or meditating while watching birds soaring overhead, you will enjoy staying at Honeycomb Ranch while taking in all that Nevada County has to offer.


Keywords: cottage, guest house, private, countryside,
separate, immaculate, peaceful, light-filled, beautiful grounds, spacious, contemporary, comfortable, quiet, meadows, pine trees, oak trees, sweeping views, barn, weddings,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
After 10:00 p.m. please keep your voices down when on the deck. You can hear a pin drop throughout our quiet valley.
Please remove your shoes whenever possible.
Please keep the number of additional friends to a minimum. Downtown Nevada City is a great place to meet up for a party.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Off Broadstreet Theatre and Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum are cultural highlights, 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

  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Off Broadstreet Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 30 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪National Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stonehouse Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dakan - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Exquisite Architectural Home in Rural Setting, Walking Distance to town located?

This family-friendly Nevada City holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest Headquarters, Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Off Broadstreet Theatre. Nevada Theatre and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nina Snegg

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Mike, my husband, and I have lived in Nevada City for over 44 years and have raised four children here. We have lived at Honeycomb Ranch for over 40 years. We both love Nevada County and have taken advantage of all the wonderful things that there are to do here including sailing and kayaking on Scotts Flat Lake, cross country skiing, biking, hiking, and attending many of the cultural events on an on-going basis. Having lived here for so long, I can send you in the right direction for anything you would be interested in doing. Both originally from Southern California, we would never want to live anywhere else but here. We travel often but always look forward to coming home.

Why they chose this property

We chose to build a guest house on our property in a totally private spot so our friends and grown family members would have a wonderful place to stay when they came to visit. With our children now all living in other parts of the country, we felt the time was right to make our guest home available to people who are interested in coming to our area.

What makes this property unique

The best part of staying on Honeycomb Ranch is the tranquil feeling, the beauty and rural quality of being here and the closeness to town. Our guest house is a very special place, carefully designed to put your soul at ease. It is very quiet and peaceful and the vistas are beautiful. For us, it serves as a retreat and anyone who comes here and stays in our guest house feels the same way.

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