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River Front Mountain Cabin in the California Alps!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
River Front Mountain Cabin in the California Alps!
Whether you enjoy outdoor activities or just want to relax on our deck overlooking the river, you will love this place. Hike the trails nearby, swim, kayak, and picnic at one of many beautiful mountain lakes, gaze at the Sierra Buttes, fish and enjoy the local swimming holes on the Yuba River, or just relax with a view of the river and the Tahoe National Forest. Perfect for a family vacation or group of friends. Great for tele-commuting with a view -- if your boss will let you!
During winter it's a great location to avoid the crowds of the Tahoe area and is great for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding with the family. Or just relax by the cozy fire. Borrow our snowshoes and poles or our sled and have some fun.
Enjoy time on the riverside deck, fish on the river below, and sleep to the relaxing sound of the river. Enjoy the restaurants in the picturesque mining town of Sierra City or Downieville or buy groceries at the local Country Store and cook or barbecue at the cabin. Ride your bikes around town, ride the single tracks on your mountain bike, or ride your road bike up Gold Lake Road along many gorgeous lakes.
New: Electric Vehicle charging available if arranged in advance.
Check out our low weekly pricing - may be better to spend a week - there is lots of see and do in the area. Telecommute from the cabin for a few days while the rest of your family enjoys a longer vacation.
There are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One king bed, one queen bed, and a queen size air mattress that can go in either room or the living room. One bathroom has a shower, the other has a bathtub with a shower head. The second bedroom has a private entrance to the hall bathroom. There is access to the entire house, except the garage. Living space is about 1200 square feet.
The TV is an old 35 inch model but it is set up with a ROKU box and both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video subscriptions so you can enjoy great movies, TV shows, news, weather, and music. Although there is no cable TV, most broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, ESPN, etc.) have apps on the ROKU so you can watch those networks live if you have a cable subscription at home. Plug your music player to the stereo system (bring adaptor if required). VHS, CD, and Cassette players are also available.
You are welcome to use the gas barbecue on the back deck facing the river and the washer and dryer in the hall bath. Connect your phones and laptops to our WiFi network for fast internet connectivity.
You may borrow our kayak to enjoy on the lakes nearby (not the river). Fits two adults and a child or dog. Please arrange for kayak ahead of time if interested.
Guests have access to the whole cabin, except the garage.
Please LIKE us on facebook and follow us on Instagram where you will find more pictures and videos. Search RiverFrontMountainCabin on facebook or Instagram.
Notes
For holidays or weekends from June to October we have a 3 night minimum (except with short notice if the dates are still available or if only 2 nights are available on the calendar)
In cases where we have another guest checking in or out on the same day, I need to check our housekeeper's schedule before confirming your reservation request. If our housekeeper's schedule requires a later check-in time or earlier checkout time, I will check with you before confirming your booking. Sorry for this inconvenience. On the positive side, we often have flexible checkin/checkout times if our housekeeper's schedule allows it.
Note: During busy times of the year, if you check in or check out on a Sunday, we may require checkout by 11 am or check in at 6 pm due to availability of the cleaner.
The cabin, including its decor, is from the 60s. Most of our guests appreciate the "vintage" look. Just note it's not a modern home and it is rustic. We have formica and linoleum. We don't have a dishwasher or a garbage disposal. Also, our heaters sometimes make noise when they expand and contract (but we have electric heaters as back up if that bothers you).
There is no big grocery store nearby. It's part of the appeal of the small town. We recommend you shop for groceries at home or on the way up in Auburn, Grass Valley, or Marysville.
If you are coming for snow in the winter please check the weather and snow levels or ask Francisco ahead of time. We sometimes don't have snow at cabin level - depending on the weather and time of the year but you can usually find snow a short drive away. The cabin is at 4200 Feet. Bassetts Station and Gold Lake Road (5500 feet) are 5 miles away and the Yuba Pass SNO Park (6700 feet) is 11 miles away.
During winter it's a great location to avoid the crowds of the Tahoe area and is great for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding with the family. Or just relax by the cozy fire. Borrow our snowshoes and poles or our sled and have some fun.
Enjoy time on the riverside deck, fish on the river below, and sleep to the relaxing sound of the river. Enjoy the restaurants in the picturesque mining town of Sierra City or Downieville or buy groceries at the local Country Store and cook or barbecue at the cabin. Ride your bikes around town, ride the single tracks on your mountain bike, or ride your road bike up Gold Lake Road along many gorgeous lakes.
New: Electric Vehicle charging available if arranged in advance.
Check out our low weekly pricing - may be better to spend a week - there is lots of see and do in the area. Telecommute from the cabin for a few days while the rest of your family enjoys a longer vacation.
There are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One king bed, one queen bed, and a queen size air mattress that can go in either room or the living room. One bathroom has a shower, the other has a bathtub with a shower head. The second bedroom has a private entrance to the hall bathroom. There is access to the entire house, except the garage. Living space is about 1200 square feet.
The TV is an old 35 inch model but it is set up with a ROKU box and both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video subscriptions so you can enjoy great movies, TV shows, news, weather, and music. Although there is no cable TV, most broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, ESPN, etc.) have apps on the ROKU so you can watch those networks live if you have a cable subscription at home. Plug your music player to the stereo system (bring adaptor if required). VHS, CD, and Cassette players are also available.
You are welcome to use the gas barbecue on the back deck facing the river and the washer and dryer in the hall bath. Connect your phones and laptops to our WiFi network for fast internet connectivity.
You may borrow our kayak to enjoy on the lakes nearby (not the river). Fits two adults and a child or dog. Please arrange for kayak ahead of time if interested.
Guests have access to the whole cabin, except the garage.
Please LIKE us on facebook and follow us on Instagram where you will find more pictures and videos. Search RiverFrontMountainCabin on facebook or Instagram.
Notes
For holidays or weekends from June to October we have a 3 night minimum (except with short notice if the dates are still available or if only 2 nights are available on the calendar)
In cases where we have another guest checking in or out on the same day, I need to check our housekeeper's schedule before confirming your reservation request. If our housekeeper's schedule requires a later check-in time or earlier checkout time, I will check with you before confirming your booking. Sorry for this inconvenience. On the positive side, we often have flexible checkin/checkout times if our housekeeper's schedule allows it.
Note: During busy times of the year, if you check in or check out on a Sunday, we may require checkout by 11 am or check in at 6 pm due to availability of the cleaner.
The cabin, including its decor, is from the 60s. Most of our guests appreciate the "vintage" look. Just note it's not a modern home and it is rustic. We have formica and linoleum. We don't have a dishwasher or a garbage disposal. Also, our heaters sometimes make noise when they expand and contract (but we have electric heaters as back up if that bothers you).
There is no big grocery store nearby. It's part of the appeal of the small town. We recommend you shop for groceries at home or on the way up in Auburn, Grass Valley, or Marysville.
If you are coming for snow in the winter please check the weather and snow levels or ask Francisco ahead of time. We sometimes don't have snow at cabin level - depending on the weather and time of the year but you can usually find snow a short drive away. The cabin is at 4200 Feet. Bassetts Station and Gold Lake Road (5500 feet) are 5 miles away and the Yuba Pass SNO Park (6700 feet) is 11 miles away.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The river can be dangerous for unattended children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
House trained dogs only. No cats or other pets.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly non smoking (inside or outside)
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you for washing, drying and putting the dishes back where you found them.
Please double check to be sure you have all of your belongings including chargers, toys, or clothing.
Thank you for removing your trash to the bear-proof dumpsters at Bassett’s and in town.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sierra City
Located in Sierra City, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Kentucky Mine Museum and Downieville Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Downieville Downhill and Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sierra City, CA
What's nearby
- Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Kentucky Mine Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Loves Falls - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
- Upper Sardine Lake - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
- Graeagle Meadows Golf Course - 59 min drive - 51.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mountain Creek Restaurant - 20 min walk
- Red Moose Cafe - 20 min walk
- The Buckhorn Bar and Mountain Creek Restaurant - 20 min walk
- Herrington's - 4 min drive
- Mountain Java - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jack M.
23 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place !!!
Jack M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roberto B.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Front Mountain Cabin in the California Alps!
Roberto B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica B.
14 October 2018
Perfect Sierra getaway!
Jessica B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim N.
28 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent quiet getaway
Kim N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda H.
1 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Linda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica B.
25 June 2018
Perfect!
Jessica B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karmina B.
4 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our White Christmas Dreams Came True! Hidden Gem!
Karmina B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Parminder S.
21 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Parminder S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Russ C.
17 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin and location
Russ C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brenda C.
17 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great river view! Amazing back patio area.
Brenda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn F.
9 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Sierra City
Marilyn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy S.
23 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful pine mountain air
Cathy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin D.
9 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only noise was the river
Robin D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
29 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and launching point
Jason M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve E.
17 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting
Steve E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura R.
5 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun snow experience getaway
Laura R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelley A.
4 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Wonderland
Shelley A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
21 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quite cabin
Nicole S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sally B.
29 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Sally B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Harley P.
22 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On The River
Harley P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
len c.
21 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location, Roomy Cabin, GREAT owner!
len c.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Dorothy G.
7 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away from it all!
Dorothy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alicia R.
29 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Step back in time - and just relax!
Alicia R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ruby S.
22 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Ruby S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
About the host
Hosted by Francisco
Languages:
English, Spanish
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