Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Grass Valley, CA

Rollins Lake9 min walk
Empire Mine State Historic Park15 min drive
Nevada County Fairgrounds18 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This is not a vacation home that we built as much as it is an experience that we created. Please read our guest reviews!

As seen in Sunset and Dwell Magazines, the Lotus Lake House is a completely 'green' exclusive home designed by the award-winning architect Michelle Kaufmann. Its sleek & modern with accordian-style glass walls that completely open to the deck and views of the lake. Lots of windows and cool welcoming tones. We are completely off-grid and have been awarded 'Build it Green' and 'Keep the Sierra Green' certification.

We're situated on 7 acres of private forested property. We cleared just enough trees to have fabulous views of Rollins Lake or instead of just gazing, hike the private trail from the deck to the lake and hop in the canoe we provide guests. With the glass 'Nano' walls open to the outdoors - indoor and outdoor living is blended. No neighbors or other structures in sight! Just the Sierra Mountains, trees, deep blue water, deer, owls, raptors and the ocassional honking geese.

Whether you are on the deck sipping coffee and watching the beautiful sunrise over the mountains, reading, sipping a drink at sunset or star gazing at night, the experience is magical.

Our home is ideally suited for a romantic get-away, or for a couple of good friends or close family members who just need a retreat from the stresses of daily life. Sit on the deck and enjoy the water activity during the summer, swim in the lake or come off season when it's absolutely still. Ideal for writer/artist retreat. Only earth-friendly products are used so it's perfect for people with chemical sensitivities.

For those who want to support the environment while staying in an exclusive and unique property, you can't ask for more. You'll feel like you are in a treehouse. As one of our guests said, 'if you need to relearn how to breathe, this place will teach you'!
Come experience off-the-grid living in luxury!

The Lotus Lake House was the showcase home at the 2007 West Coast Green Show in San Francisco.

Please read our guest comments as they describe the experience better than we ever could!!

Keywords: ecofriendly,contemporary,unique,lakefront,romantic,pet-friendly,luxury,secluded,private, boating,close to downtown Grass Valley & Nevada City, green, eco, dog friendly (25$ per dog )lake, forest, cabin, unique,

Property manager

Tod duBois

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grass Valley

Located in Grass Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Bourn House and Bourn Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Montoliva Vineyard & Winery and Stevens Trail Trailhead. Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grass Valley, CA

What's nearby

Rollins Lake - 9 min walk
Empire Mine State Historic Park - 15 min drive
Center For The Arts - 16 min drive
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 18 min drive
North Star House - 21 min drive

Getting around

Colfax Station - 12 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Trailblazer Craft Pizza & Brews - 23 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Dine n Dash Pub & Grill - 10 min drive
Happy Apple Kitchen - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Rollins Lake and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Montoliva Vineyard & Winery. Sierra Vista Community Center and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Roseville

4 December 2023

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

Awesome lake views

What a wonderful stay at the lotus Lakehouse. Can’t wait to go back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

4 October 2023

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

Getaway Experience

There was a black Bear in the garbage cans.And a Mountain Loin on the deck at night.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

forrest d.

10 August 2023

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

Three day get away

Relaxing very beautiful place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelin C.

6 August 2023

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

Lakefront home

The property was beautiful, not to far from the city of Colfax or Grass valley but far enough for some peace and quiet. The walk down to the water was pleasant, not to far and not a steep walk. Overall a great experience

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

5 June 2023

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

Fabulous privacy and Gorgeous Scenery

It is an intimate romantic place just perfect for a couple. We will go back again and again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tod duBois

We are very interested in doing our part to protect our planet and the environment. A refuge from the corporate world in Silicon Valley where I held demanding jobs we enjoyed building my lakeside dream eco-friendly vacation home in the middle of a forest overlooking beautiful Rollins Lake. Tod designed the off-grid system himself, it's amazing! This is my home and when it's not rented we delight in escaping the Bay Area for the beauty and simplicity of its zen-like qualities.

Why they chose this property

I love the Sierras and a number of years ago bought 8 acres in the forest overlooking Rollins Lake with the intent of building a low carbon-footprint vacation home that would be all about the views. Although our home is private & secluded I liked that you are within 5 minutes of wineries, 15 minutes to the quaint artist town of Nevada City, 12 minutes to the historic Gold Rush town of Grass Valley, hiking, exploring the gold mines, and organic farms and only 45 minutes to Sugar Bowl Ski resort.

What makes this property unique

You will come away rejuvenated, even after just 2 days! As one of our guests wrote: 'If you need to learn how to breathe again, this place will teach you'. Most of our guests have plans to do lots of things and wind up not leaving the house! The seclusion, the tree-house feel, the lake views and access to the lake and a canoe make this a very special getaway for 2.