Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.

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A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, a satellite dish, and a door leading inside.
A cozy cabin interior with plaid furniture, a wooden coffee table, and large windows.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a stove, oven, sink, and cabinets.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, wooden walls, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Nevada City, CA
  • Place, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nevada County Fairgrounds
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Scotts Flat Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nevada City

Located in Nevada City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Ol' Republic Brewery and Double Oak Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Center For The Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Center For The Arts - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Scotts Flat Lake - 23 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 29 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dakan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fudenjuce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Communal Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$969, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. located?

Located in the heart of Nevada City, this holiday home is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 3 mi (5 km) of South Yuba River State Park and Tahoe National Forest Headquarters. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mama Bear Cabin was perfect for our getaway! Quiet, peaceful, perfectly rustic, in the woods but close to Nevada City and Yuba River playsppots.I already want to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Problem with rats in baby Bear cabin & papa Bear sink & cabin stove didn’t work properly….
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
We were very responsive to these guests. The guests had a problem with the sink backing up because they were putting food down the drain that didn’t have a disposal, instead of the one that did.. We responded immediately and spent a good deal of time unclogging it for them . After they departed several days later, We found the smaller vegetable sink completely clogged with wax and some residual on the counter and coffee table. We did not charge them extra for cleaning, even though we had to take sink plumbing apart a second time. We responded again as soon as we got their message about the rodent droppings and set out traps. We have caught 2 mice since and none other. These are log cabins in the countryside. The stove seems to be working fine . Not sure what the problem was. This was a large group which was supposed to be 10 guests max, however, we found out that they had guests leaving and new guests arriving throughout the week, though they never exceeded 10 at one time. This was bending our policy a bit . We try hard to be very sensitive to our guests’ needs and respond quickly whenever there is an issue. the p
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time, will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 12th year of staying at Mama Bear for our wedding anniversary week.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2026
We love our loyal guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin - clean beautifully decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your property was magical, and the Mama Bear cabin was just perfect for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thanks, Jill, so glad you enjoyed your stay.Magical it is!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 stars at Mama Bear Cabin

Great place! Peaceful setting and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at Mama Bear‘s cabin. It’s such a comfortable property. Everything worked well, and we loved the hot tub. The beds were extremely comfortable too! We would definitely like to come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. It was a perfect 3 day getaway from SF. The cabin was just as listed. My only advice - make sure to arrive while it’s light out - it would be challenging to find the cabin for the first time in the dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely lovely!

This is a wonderful, clean, cozy place to stay. You feel like you’re far from town, but you’re really not, so it’s perfect for a getaway stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and charming getaway

Mama Bear's cabin was the most charming and secluded getaway in what feels like your own, private woods. It is cozy with an old-time cabin quaintness, plus it's immaculately clean. We loved watching the deer from the deck with our coffees in the morning. Perfect for our family of 3 and our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mama Bear Cabin Stay

It was so peaceful and secluded, even though you are just 3 miles from downtown Nevada City. We loved the cabin and will absolutely be booking again. Comfy beds, kitchen is well stocked and the trees and stars cannot be bear! The hot tub was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Charming, clean and cozy. Plenty of space and easy access to Nevada City. Great hot tub too! Two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

We stayed here already 4 times and we love it. This time we brought our granddaughter and she likes to go back next year. Just the internet wasn’t really working .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little hard to find but worth the effort. Clean, well equipped with a nice deck in the woods. Deer enjoyed the surrounding area as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time!

We had a wonderful time. It was a clean, comfortable, and cozy stay. Rene was very helpful with recommendations and we really enjoyed our time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Everything was great and beds were more comfortable than I expected! Loved/hated the lack of internet BUT that’s perfect for forcing some unplugged time with your family <3
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The cabin is so cute, cozy, and has personal touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommend

The cabin is really charming and we appreciated the Christmas accents over our holiday! Hosts were very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a super cute cabin! Very cozy and extremely charming. No cell service, which didn't bother us on this short trip, and connectivity returns about two minutes in to the roughly 7-8 minute drive in to town. It *is* right next to one of the handful of summer camps in the area, so there is rambunctious camp noise in the morning during summer camp season, but that doesn't bother us- at home we live right behind a big park where camps happen over the summer and multiple concurrent little league and soccer games occur during their respective seasons.The beds were a bit saggy on the first night- I was joking that it felt like an actual bear slept in the one we slept in and i was sleeping in a pit. But to our relief, in the morning I discovered that there was a memory foam topper on top of the mattress, which, when removed, made it no worse than the majority of VRBO or hotel mattresses I've experienced over the years and improved my second night's sleep by miles.Overall, we loved it and would totally stay here again! Super cute, super sweet, super cozy, and probably spot on what most people would think of when one says the word "cabin". Just far enough from town to feel pretty isolated at night, but close enough to know that it's not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Here again

Second time I’ve stayed here. Always quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl’s Getaway

We had a little difficulty locating the cabin; but once we were there, we had a great time. Enjoyed the wooded surroundings, hot tub, and well equipped games.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Serenity

Cabin exactly as described. We both needed a quiet getaway, the cabin was so much more than what we had hoped for. If you're looking for relaxation you'll find it here :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Great property. In nature, hot tub , electric fireplace, comfy bed, area, beautiful trees close to downtown Nevada City but far enough away that you feel like your in the country. Rene was wonderful with communication and making sure I had a great stay. Really loved being at Mama Bears and will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cabin

Really cute little cabin on a nice quiet spot. Was clean and the fireplace was a really welcome addition as it was cold and wet when I was there, I imagine the propery would be really pretty if there were leaves on the tress and it wasnt the wettest CA year in history but even the dog enjoyed running around the yard in the rain. A really nice spot to get away for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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