Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home

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Deck above creek on front of house with outdoor dining table

Front door of house with outdoor dining table.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6157.9 sq m

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Hot tub
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Fireplace
Dryer

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Sierra City, CA

Lower Sardine Lake
‪14 min drive‬
Upper Sardine Lake
‪14 min drive‬
Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Amazing ambiance!

This charming house is just a couple blocks from downtown in the small Gold Rush village of Sierra City.

The house is cozy and private. But its greatest attraction is the peaceful sound of a small brook cascading past the deck and water trickling down the rock patio wall.

This house has three bedrooms, with one California King bed and the other two queen beds. This two-story house has one full bath (shower only) and one half bath, one on each level.

The stairs leading to the two upstairs bedrooms are fairly steep and may be difficult to navigate for people with disabilities.

Hardwood deck looks out over a small year-round stream that provides great sounds!

Usually requires a 3-4-day minimum rental. Requests for shorter stays may be considered in between other rentals or for open days close to booking window.

Property manager

Tobias Young

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pets welcome with permission and $12 per night fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sierra City

Located in Sierra City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tahoe National Forest and Big Springs Gardens, while Kentucky Mine Museum and Downieville Museum are cultural highlights. Western Pacific Railroad Museum and High Sierra Books are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sierra City, CA

What's nearby

Big Springs Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
Sand Pond - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Lower Sardine Lake - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
Upper Sardine Lake - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout - 32 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪Red Moose Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Herrington's - ‬11 min walk
‪Buckhorn Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪Old Sierra City Hotel Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪Sorracco's Saloon & Salon - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home?

As of 3 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$751.78, 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.

What time is check-in at Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Streamside deck and relaxing Sierra home located?

Located in the heart of Sierra City, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Kentucky Mine Museum. Big Springs Gardens and Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Fred E.

15 October 2024

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

Great place to stay in Sierra City!

My wife and I loved our stay here. The house was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Sitting on the front deck was very relaxing with the stream flowing right in front. We spent most of our time out exploring, there is so much to do in this area. The hike to the top of the lookout tower was amazing (best to drive up thru Bassets and then towards Packer Lake so that you don't have to drive up the rough unpaved road from Sierra City). The brewery in Blairsden is a great stop after a hike. We enjoyed the small town of Sierra City -- the saloon for a beer on the deck, the Red Moose for breakfast, and Sierra Pines Resort for dinner. Oh and the electric car charger was a lifesaver, as the closest fast charger is 80 miles away in Yuba City. We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto B.

26 September 2024

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

Beautiful home away from home

This home has all your needs when visiting Sierra City and will have you feeling right at home!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CKT

9 July 2024

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

4th of July Magic

My family came to Sierra City to celebrate my adult daughter's 4th of July birthday. This location was central to so many amazing things. We hiked to several lakes, spent a day in a darling mountain town & even saw fabulous fireworks in nearby Graeagle. The house was absolutely perfect for our family. Large deck for relaxing and playing games, large well equipped kitchen & dining room and comfy beds for everyone. Generous amenities & extremely clean. We will absolutely return to this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

25 June 2024

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

Wonderful Creekside home

We had a family gathering to celebrate my husbands birthday. Our grown kids laughed for hours playing games-so many to choose from. The deck next to the creek was so relaxing, I’m going to miss that! It’s a cute older home with lots of character.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

6 October 2023

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

cozy lovely home

we loved our stay at this cozy home in the forest with a creek running out front. It’s an older house with character, and it felt very comfortable and clean with a fully stocked kitchen for any and all cooking you might want to do. The beds were very comfortable and we loved hanging out on a rainy day when it was too wet to hike, just enjoying a fire in the fireplace. Toby was very attentive and available throughout the pre and post-visit periods in addition to the time we were at the house. A great find.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darius K.

9 September 2023

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

Great old time feel.

Driveway is a little sketchy in the wet but other than that the place is great and I would recommend staying there. Shady and quiet as you are up from the main road.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

10 July 2023

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

Great base for exploring Lost Sierra

Nice spacious digs with great creek music.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david z.

24 June 2022

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

A good getaway

If you like a cabin in the woods, you will like this place. We had trouble finding it because of an obscure address sign. I talked to the owner, and he is putting up an easier to spot sign. Some windows could use light-blocking curtains. It was bright in the upstairs bedroom at 5:30 AM. The owner agrees with me and hopefully will add curtains. Other than this minor issues, the place was comfortable. Meals were easy to prepare in the kitchen. I would rent it again for a family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P., Davis, CA

29 January 2022

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

wonderful mountain getaway

spacious, comfortable, rustic cabin in a magical setting

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

27 December 2021

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

Lovely Home, Great Owner

The home is lovely, clean, and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well appointed, with a great deal of space in which to work. The owner is wonderful to work with, always very responsive and helpful. He even had a welcome bottle of delicious Syrah waiting for us. The setting is beautiful, with a fast flowing creek running through the property and an additional water feature in the back yard. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leo F.

29 November 2021

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

Wonderful stay

My family and I had a great time over Thanksgiving weekend staying at this cabin. Great location, very clean and lots of room for you and the family. Toby was an exceptional host. Thanks and hope to visit again

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

13 November 2021

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

Great getaway in the moutains.

Loved our weekend stay here. Was close to Downieville and the little shops in Sierra City. The little creek that lines the property was very peaceful. Hope to come back again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

12 August 2021

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

Refreshing retreat

Such a beautiful setting with the burbling brook running past the house. There was wildfire smoke some of the days so we were glad we brought up an air purifier. Around the house it was so peaceful and green woes of the world are far away. Owner is really helpful. Stairs are steep to 2nd floor, easy to go around the back of the house & there is a ground floor room for the older folks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

dee s.

15 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

my stay dee stosich

checkin time is too late 1 o clock would be better. put blinds on upstairs windows --too hot more/better ice trays need electric kettle for hot water need written instructions for the electronics---VCR and TV remotes indecipherable

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mari J.

20 June 2021

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

Sierra City Home

We had a wonderful stay. House was clean and well stocked. Love the large deck and the relaxing environment. Great communication with the owner, Toby. The only thing I would change is to put window curtains up in the bathroom. I hope the next time I travel to Sierra City the house is available.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonel H.

19 February 2021

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

Family trip

Clean and beautiful views.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

cece a.

12 December 2020

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

Great Stay, much better then expected

The description given for this property is specific and great, more importantly its all very true. You will definitely get everything described. As beautifully written as it is, it really is even better then that. First the owner Tobias, is very informative and will reply back to all ur questions quickly. He's very kind and made it feel very comfortable to go to him with whatever questions or concerns u may have. My family and I are very private and don't really like dealing with people to much. Simplicity is what we want. Don't want to deal with anything extra or have to meet with people and deal with the whole awkwardness of dealing with a stranger. That was our main concern with using this type of rental instead of a hotel. Communicating with Tobias didn't feel awkward or weird at all. I was very comfortable from our first communication with one another. The home is just great. It has more then expected...more then necessary available to you so that u feel at home. And its so so clean..I can't say enough about the cleanliness of this home. Everything u may need is there and easy to find. We are homey people and are content being at home. We took this trip because our 11 yr old daughter had been telling us for a year she wanted to be in a private forest with her family. As her parents we felt it was our obligation to allow her to expierance the outdoors even though we didn't know how to be outdoors. We wouldn't know what to do to camp so we were looking for a place that would make her feel like she's in the middle of the forest when she was outside but made us feel at home when we were inside. We definently felt at home and the outside is breath taking. Just beautiful. Makes us wish we learned how to camp so we could be out there more often. Absolutely gorgeous and so so private. Loved it. The only thing I wish would have been different is that the windows would be covered. My daughter is 11 and when bed time came around not having curtains on the windows was a problem. She ended up wanting to sleep in the living room on the couch with the outside lights on..and of course I had to sleep with her. Also the bathroom didn't have the windows covered and the windows a clear. I taped wrapping paper on them to cover them up during our showers. Its a very private area and unless someone was in the back yard u probably couldn't be seen showering but if ur standing at the back door u can see whoever is showering shower. It was a simple fix though

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

7 December 2020

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

Perfect spot

This cabin was great! Very spacious with plenty of room for cooking and hanging out. Everyone had their own bedroom which was great. There were tons of supplies and everything we needed for a comfortable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Joe G.

2 July 2020

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

Quaint Mountain Charmer

The house is nestled in a small grove of trees with a babbling brook and a large front porch. Perfect for family or a mountain bike trip. Charming collection of books, dvd’s, music and cookery add a nice touch to the experience. Owner is very hospitable and responsive. It’s a vintage but charming property and we absolutely loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

2 December 2019

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

La vie est un long fleuve tranquille (Life is a long quiet river)

The overall experience from securing the cottage and throughout the stay was overwhelmingly POSITIVE. The host: Toby is a fantastic host, ensuring we get the right information and providing options (there was a snow storm the day before we were due to drive up and torrential rain on the day we had to leave) for our stay. The scenery: The cottage was set back atop a little hillock with the creek flowing, with snow laden trees and hills - beautiful setting. The property: We arrived to a clean, cosy, and warm cottage. It has all the amenities of a home away from home, well equipped kitchen and firm mattresses. Lots of room for the kids to spread out and come together playing the numerous board games. Toby let us borrow sleds and the kids had a wonderful time. We also tried to do a little hike but were caught in knee-deep snow...we'll come back in late spring or early summer! The conclusion: If this cottage is available, don't hesitate to book it. Thank you Toby.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 September 2019

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

Wonderful getaway in beautiful location

This was a great spot for our family to be able to explore the area while also meet up often with other family members camping at Wild Plum. Even with a 24 hour power outage, we really didn't have any issues (refrigerator held its cool!), the house is stocked with plenty of cooking supplies, and it was clean and spacious. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to getaway to the mountains but keep some modern amenities (like good wifi and hot showers! :) )

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Vivian K.

29 August 2019

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

Ambiance by a beautiful creek.

Sitting on the deck listening to the creek flowing past was very relaxing. This is an older home with some quirks, located in an old neighborhood with similar homes. There have been updates such as new windows and flooring upstairs. The stairs are steep and not suitable for anyone with a disability. Kitchen was well equipped. The owner called as soon as we arrived to make sure everything was OK and helped us with a problem we had. We enjoyed a very pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David C.

23 August 2019

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

Amazing Family Vacation

Our stay at Toby's home in Sierra City was worth every penny. The running creek alongside the house with expansive outdoor deck provided an ideal place for our family to hang out and spend time together. Back area with the nice Weber grill next to the stonewall waterfall was a great place to bbq for the family. Locals also new Toby and their home so it was nice to stay somewhere which felt so friendly. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sita C.

26 July 2019

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

Quiet comfort

Beautiful area, we had a great time. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away and relax in the mountains. Tobias was prompt getting back to me with any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P., Santa Cruz

11 September 2018

Fantastic location & great vacation house

We've been coming to Toby/Michelle's house in Sierra City for years. The house has always been sparkling clean and so wonderful to come home to after a day of mountain biking. The house is well shaded in the trees, so it's refreshingly cool even when temps are in the 90's outside. The sound of the babbling brook outside brings nature into the house and makes it the perfect sound to drift off to sleep to each night. There's plenty of space in the house/deck and the house has all the amenities you could need. Plus, you can't go wrong with so many fabulous MTB trails right at your fingertips!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tobias Young

I've been visiting Sierra City since I was a kid. Michelle and I have brought our children to the Sierra mountains since they were kids. We live in the Bay Area most of the time, but we love to enjoy our special Sierra City House as much as we can!

Why they chose this property

We bought this house in 1999 because of its Gold Rush-era rock walls, the year-round stream that runs through the property and the summertime shade from the trees. It is a wonderful spot.

What makes this property unique

The stream gives the house a unique ambiance, filling its rooms with the soft tumble of cascading water. You can watch the stream from the deck outside, under the shade of trees. The setting makes you never want to leave, even though biking, swimming, hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, golf and other pursuits are minutes away.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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