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Hummingbird House-Step Into History with Comfort and Charm! Walk to downtown!

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A small, dark wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with a picnic table and chairs, a covered umbrella, and wicker baskets.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden cabinet, a stone wall, and a fireplace.
A room with a wooden bed, a door leading to an outdoor area with a view of trees and a fence, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nevada Theatre

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nevada City, CA
  • Place, Pioneer Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nevada Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Off Broadstreet Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2. Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Miners Foundry Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 23 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ham Stand - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dakan - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fudenjuce - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjacks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hummingbird House-Step Into History with Comfort and Charm! Walk to downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hummingbird House-Step Into History with Comfort and Charm! Walk to downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hummingbird House-Step Into History with Comfort and Charm! Walk to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hummingbird House-Step Into History with Comfort and Charm! Walk to downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hummingbird House-Step Into History with Comfort and Charm! Walk to downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Nevada City, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Pioneer Park and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Off Broadstreet Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Had a problem with checking in as my roommate did not know how to open the lock box and I was unable to make it due to illness. That said, the owner responded very quickly to a phone call and came over to let her in. It is an old miner’s cabin as described but clean and neat inside. Excellent for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, practical and fairly priced for Nevada City

Convenient, practical and fairly priced for a great Nevada City experience. Also, a nice place for those looking to experience a gold country house with history and personality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

4 of us stayed at the Hummingbird Cottage. Very clean and cozy inside. We were very comfortable for our 2 day stay. Convenient location to walk into town and short drive to Grass Valley for more “ambling”.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute and cozy

We had a great time, minus a few hiccups. Overall it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

It’s a very easy walk or drive to downtown. Easy access to the highway. A charming place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need in a cozy mountain cottage

We really enjoyed our stay in the Hummingbird House. The location is convenient, the neighborhood was quiet, and the well-stocked house had everything we needed for the week. Check-in and checkout was easy, and the owner was responsive when I had a question. Beds were comfortable and the house was clean and well-organized.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Nevada City Cottage

We love Elizabeth's sweet and wonderful Hummingbird House! Everything was so comfortable and thoughtful with a charming aesthetic and a beautiful yard for the pup to enjoy. We only stayed for a couple of nights but our time here was so relaxing and we enjoyed our weekend very much. We hope to return for a longer stay. Perfect base camp for a trip to the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
do not use GPS to get to this place. It’s right on the main road and GPS will take you out and about in the wrong direction. Very frustrating and the neighbors complained about it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Google Maps is correct, but Apple Maps was bringing guests to the back of the property, I have contacted them and it has been resolved.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be back

We loved our stay at hummingbird house! The house was adorable. The beds were comfortable! It had a lot of charm! Parking was a little tricky since we had two cars and someone was renting the other house but by the second day we had it down! We will be back to visit hummingbird house for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thank you

Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great, cute house, close to town. Easy to contact host

The overall stay was wonderful! The house is super cute and clean. The only complaint I have is that there is a small ADU/Inlaw unit on the property that someone clearly lives in and that is not listed on the booking site. So it was a little strange to have somebody there that we were unaware of
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cute place in great location

The cabin is a short walk to both downtown Nevada City and to Pioneer Park. It's more spacious than it looks in pictures and could easily accommodate 4 people, though there were only 2 of us. The shade from surrounding trees kept it nice and cool on hot days. The front part of the driveway is rather treacherous, so I suggest backing out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Walk to town, quirky and cute

Our stay was comfortable. Two bedrooms and bathrooms accommodated two adults nicely. The kitchen is nice (although plan to bring cooking oil as not much provided in terms of spices etc.) Online maps take you to the street behind the house, so was a little confusing to find. Some items could use a refresh, but overall clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, the house was nice and clean and had pretty much anything you could need. It was a bit surprising to see someone else staying on the property, just a few feet away from the bedroom door, as there was no mention of this on the listing. Whether you use google maps or apple maps, the directions take you down the wrong street and it can be a bit difficult to find the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Our stay was great. Be aware that the design of the house is such that one has to pass through a bedroom to reach the “master” bedroom and bathroom. There is a second, slightly less private bathroom down the hall past the kitchen. So for people with small kids it is great. For two couples, there is less privacy. If that all works for you, the house is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute

Loved the coziness of the inside - just the right size for 2. The outside was not as maintained as the pictures suggest, although most of the tables & chairs were there. There are more stairs to get into the house, & stairs to get to the bedrooms than we noticed in the pictures, none of which have handrails.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to town, good value

We enjoyed the property. We are 2 couples. Luckily we travel together frequently as you have to walk through one bedroom to get to the 2nd. That was fine for us and for families but may be an issue for some. In any case the house is furnished and stocked well. We didn't use the kitchen, except for coffee so can't comment on cooking utensils but appeared fine. Beds were comfortable and we were able to warm up the house and be cosy. About a15 minute walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Location & Clean, just rundown & odd

The house was clean, furniture was comfortable, and the kitchen was nicely stocked. The house is old, a very strange layout. You are walking between the two beds in one room to get to the master bedroom. This was not horrible for our group, but could be really awkward if you want any privacy. The house could use some updates
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy and comfortable for our family of four. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect cottage stay

Everything was wonderful at Hummingbird house! It is a beautiful, rustic home with just the right amount of updated amenities. My family and I enjoyed coming back after days on the river/lakes to play games, cook dinner, and watch movies in the cozy house. The neighborhood is gorgeous and fun to walk through and there is a nice park just a couple of blocks away. The owner is very responsive and helpful. We would definitely recommend this place for a visit to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

Very nice place, with a cute vibe going on. Not much privacy for groups that aren’t families, considering the two bedrooms are connected. Overall good experience and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

80th Birthday

Great funky little property with everything you need and close to town. Great owners who are very informative and available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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