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The Gathering Place! Sleeps 24, Lakeview, Pickleball, Hot tub, Game room

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Living area
Dining
Interior
Fitness facility
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Nevada County, CA
  • Place, Scotts Flat Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Nevada Theatre
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

5 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

3 Single Bunk Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 6

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

Bathroom 6

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

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

The Gathering Place! Sleeps 24, Lakeview, Pickleball, Hot tub, Game room

Looking for a luxurious, quiet, and elegant place to gather? Look no further! This 6,500 sq ft open-plan home with lake and mountain views is perfect for any large family reunion, corporate retreat, or small celebration. It sleeps 24 people comfortably. You'll never get tired of the beautiful views of Scotts Flat Lake and the enchanting forest around you. There are multiple game tables, a pickleball court, a fire pit, a Hot tub, and a deck with a grill to keep you entertained for days.

About The Space
Here are some of the highlights of this beautiful property

- Gorgeous views of the entire Scotts Flat Lake and the peaks of the Sierra Butte mountain range.
- 5,300 sq ft of the total 6,500 sq ft is on a single level.
- Commercial-grade kitchen with high-end appliances
- Large live-edge 16-person dining table
- Huge deck with Lakeview, with grill and dining style seating for barbeque, sunrises, and sunsets, as well as stargazing
- 12 single beds for individuals who don't prefer to share beds
- Indoor game tables - Pool table, foosball table, ping pong table
- Pickleball court, Movie theater
- Covered hot tub area to use in rain or shine, comfortably
- Outdoor fire pit, covered gazebo area with an unobstructed view of the lake
- The Nevada City downtown, with amazing restaurants and shopping, is just a 10-minute drive.
- Lake Tahoe and its surrounding ski resorts are just a little over an hour's drive away.
- The Sacramento Airport is about an hour and a half away.
- Old Town Auburn, rich with Gold Rush history, is just a 40-minute drive away.

The property layout is as follows:
- 1st/ Main floor - Open living, dining, and kitchen as well as 5 of the 7 bedrooms
- 2 downstairs areas - 1 king bed suite on the bedrooms side of the house, and a game room with 3 bunks on the kitchen side of the house
- Loft area off the living room with Lakeview, with office, lounge, or yoga space
- There are 6.5 bathrooms, 4.5 on the main level and 2 downstairs in each area
- Hot tub access is off the downstairs game room area with an attached full bath
- parking up to 10 cars

HOUSE RULES
- No smoking, vaping, or use of illegal drugs on the property
- Absolutely NO events, parties, or large gatherings
- If evidence of partying is found at this property, guests will be subject to a $500 post-stay fine
- Nevada City's quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM and are strictly enforced by the Nevada County Sheriff's Department. Our neighbors are mostly friendly seniors whom we love and respect.
- Any guests above 24 will be charged a penalty of $100 per person per night. Please include infants and children. We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if you exceed the maximum occupancy (24 guests)
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Up to two pets are allowed at this property, but you must enter them in your reservation. Please note that a $150 per-pet fee applies for the entire duration of your stay. If you didn't pay the pet fee during the reservation, you will be asked to pay during your stay.
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Due to high fire hazards, the use of the outdoor wood-burning fire pit is not allowed between May and October. This is subject to change per local county regulations. Please check with the host if you have any questions.
- Please do not move the furniture and decorations. It reduces the life of furniture significantly. Thank you for your
understanding.

Other things to note
- If you are traveling in the area during winter, BE PREPARED for potential snowy conditions. California Highway Patrol may require chains and/or 4-wheel drive with snow tires during winter and spring months. The guest fully understands and accepts responsibility for vehicular preparation for winter conditions.
- If you need to check in early or check out late, we suggest booking an additional night on your stay's front or back end. This will allow you to check in as early or check out as late as you need to accommodate your travel plans! Or contact the host at least 48 hours in advance to see a possible.
- Your safety matters. There are multiple EXTERNAL ONLY security cameras on the premises. These cameras face certain entrance points of the home. They do not look into any interior spaces
- If you believe there is any chance you might not be able to make your trip, Travel Insurance should always be considered, unless you have other protections in place. As hosts, we do not provide travel insurance and, unfortunately, cannot protect your travel plans from unexpected circumstances.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee, which covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host before checking out.

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About the area

Nevada City

Nevada City is home to this holiday home. Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scotts Flat Lake and Ol' Republic Brewery. Travelling with kids? Consider Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum.
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Nevada County, CA

What's nearby

  • Scotts Flat Lake - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 15 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 15 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 30 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪National Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dakan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anmol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean home with a lovely view. Lots of parking for about 10 cars. The host was lovely and very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

k k.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful house, great for our family gathering. Used every bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well appointed home! Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solomiya B.

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

Great place for a large family

My huge family stayed here for the weekend and it was the perfect place for us! We had all ages with us and everyone was happy. I highly recommend this place. The check in and check out was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guneet S.

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

Fantastic property and host

Amazing views, plenty of room. Host was responsive and took care of our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great property

Lots of room for large groups. Great deck overlooking the lake and lots of space for loads of cars if needed. Secluded property about 10 minute drive from downtown Nevada City.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

lakeview

it was great, great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Clean, spacious and comfortable. Easy check-in and fast communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

A great location

Clean, spacious, and extremely accommodating! Amenities and houseware were high quality as well. We all arrived during the night for check in, and were pleasantly surprised by an amazing view in the morning as well! We took our company here for a retreat / off-site, and would definitely book again for a similar sized group!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Good times!

Had fun, enjoyed the space! Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Spectacular Family Gathering Place

Our large family had one of the best vacations we have ever had. Huge living dining room made hanging out together so easy. All the things you need to cook together.Beds, super comfortable. Tons of bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

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

Beautiful view

We had 24 members of our family together for Christmas and this was the perfect gathering place. The kitchen was big enough for all of us and there was plenty of room to meet all of our needs. The most surprising thing was the beautiful view of the lake when you walk in and the sunrise each morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

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

Beautiful Home by a Lake

This large, beautiful home has a gorgeous view of Scott's Lake. The Lake itself is just a few minutes away for boating, paddle boarding, and swimming. We found everything we needed to cook and serve our meals. Our host, Nina, was very attentive to our needs and her communication was excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fawn & Lawrence

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

Amazing stay. Incredibly beautiful and comfortable.

We hosted a gathering of 24 friends at this beautiful home. It was very spacious and incredibly comfortable. The kitchen and grill was where we spent the most time cooking great food and bbq. The giant living room and kitchen were amazing places for us to spend time together and the bedrooms were very comfortable. The home was very clean and well stocked for our 3 night stay. Nina was a wonderful host and comminicated quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis F.

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

Beautiful spaces and views

We had a work retreat for our sales leaders. About 20 people in attendance. There was plenty of room and it was very nice and comfortable for all of us. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

AMAZING

Our group had such a great stay. We were a large college softball team traveling to play UNR and mix in some down time. Our team retreat was a complete success! The house was AMAZING, and met all expectations. Our athletes enjoyed the space, and had such a great time. I would highly recommend the gathering house for large groups or getting the families together. Thanks NINA for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

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

Labour Day weekend guys gathering

There were 17 of us in total and the property was perfect. There were enough beds for everyone and plenty of bathrooms for everyone to shower etc. The kitchen was the perfect size for cooking for our group we are foodies so loved cooking in this kitchen. If you want a place to chill with family or friends this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oren F.

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

Ideal spot for a quiet getaway for a large group.

We did not expect this residence to be so spacious and accommodating! Here's what really stands out about staying here: - The view of the reservoir is a wonderful backdrop for everything. - The kitchen is almost overwhelming! Top notch appliances and ample room for cooking and serving. - Numerous bedrooms and amenities make this a perfect place for a large group. -We loved spending mornings chatting in 'sun room' next to the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2023
Thank you Oren for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. I am glad you and your friends enjoyed the house and loved spending your mornings in the sunroom.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Family Thanksgiving

The house was great for our family. View beautiful and we even had a big buck walk up to the deck. Fall foliage was beautiful. We were very grateful for our wonderful host and having a chance to all be together. Our family spent time in the town of Nevada City even attending a play in town. For our family we needed bigger beds, twin beds in a bedroom made no since because there is a bunk bed room. Need some king beds. Water pressure is restricted in two bathrooms hard to get a good shower. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, so amazing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace K.

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

Just WOW! Rent this property!!

The pictures do not do this property justice! When you walk in the doors, you are overwhelmed by the vast beauty through the huge windows, looking down to the lake and the trees. There are so many places to sleep and hang out. It’s unbelievable. And everything is decorated, so modern and updated. This is an elevated property. You will NOT be disappointed! Everything was working well and so clean. I can’t imagine a better place for our bridal party to spend the weekend. We were asked to keep things quiet after 10 PM so if you have wild drinkers/partiers this might not be the property for you. As for our large group- it was AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Pictures don't do it justice!

This place is beautiful. 16 of us came here for a work retreat and there was plenty of room for all of us. The lake is a gorgeous backdrop to the amazing house. The beds were comfy, the wifi worked, and we especially loved that all the drawers were labeled in the kitchen (it can be so hard to find everything!). The kitchen has everything you need. The one con is the downstairs private bedroom had a very strong enclosed, musty smell to it. We kept the windows open, but it must be the carpet because the smell didn't go away. The house seems to have been renovated, but it doesn't look like the downstairs bedroom was. All in all we'd definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Mens Trip

We have a group of 18 friends that get together once a year to hang out and chose this spot for our Nevada City adventure. The house location is awesome as it’s a short drive to downtown and the views off the back deck are gorgeous. Well stocked kitchen that is labeled to make finding things easily was a bonus. Depending on your sleeping needs there are plenty of spots in both bunks, singles and Queens/Kings mix. Lots of parking space on property too. One suggestion would be to go with king beds in all the rooms as it’s tough to fit two large dudes in queens. The rooms are plenty large enough to accommodate. It would have been ideal to have access to one garage spot to keep golf clubs stored but not a big deal. Overall great property and owner very responsive when I had question or need. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Four Visions O.

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

Tranquil & Nourishing

This is the second year in a row that we've rented this house for our company retreat. The space is very inspiring and comfortable. Its given everyone plenty of space for community bonding and privacy to have space for themselves. The view is breathtaking. Even in the depth of winter when the fog was thick and blocking the lake view the stay was still inspiring. When the fog finally did clear we all stoped what we were doing to admire the lake. We even saw a red tailed hawk right outside of the window. The only thing I wish was different was the lighting. There are only ceiling lights without dimmers and there are no lamps. An addition of lamps would take the space to the next level and make the large open rooms much more cozy. As they say "no, not the big light!", however without the big lights we'd be left in the dark. We still loved the stay and would certainly come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2024
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay. Your kind words are truly appreciated. Additionally, thank you for suggesting the addition of lamps in the living/dining area—I'll be sure to incorporate that promptly. Best regards, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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