Rustic mountain retreat - escape to a hand-built cabin in the woods

Nevada City, California
$189 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Shamballa Cabin (sleeps 2-6) is an 800 square-foot, handcrafted log cabin on a 200-acre developing eco-preserve in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas. Offering peace, quiet, and a chance to reconnect to the beauty of wild nature, Shamballa Cabin is the perfect glamping-style getaway for couples, families, and small groups seeking a rustic mountain retreat.

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE REQUESTING TO BOOK: Our cabins do not have their own bathrooms or hot water. There is a guest bathroom a short walk away at the main house with a hot shower, sink, and flush toilet, as well as clean outhouses closer to the cabins.

Shamballa Cabin is equipped with a 4-burner gas stove, mini fridge, sink with cold running water,, dining table and chairs, and numerous cookware and utensils. Each bedroom has a queen-sized bed and dresser and there is a king-size bed in the main room.

There is also a wood stove for heating with firewood and kindling provided. Directions for how to operate the wood stove are posted in the cabins, but if you would like assistance please let us know.

Please note the fee listed is for two people. For each additional guest there is a charge of $25.

Other things to note:
PET POLICY: Your well-behaved pets are welcome for a fee of $10 per pet, per night. Please note there may be other guests with pets on the property, so any pets you bring must get along with other animals and people.

CELL RECEPTION/INTERNET ACCESS: There is little to no cell reception on the entire property. Consider your stay an opportunity to disconnect from the virtual world and unwind. However, there is wifi available outside the main house if you need (a short walk away from the cabins).

SHARED SPACES: Geronimo, Shamballa, and Trinity Cabin are in close proximity, with communal fire pits, large charcoal BBQ (bring your own charcoal), a 16-foot slab picnic table and chairs nearby. If there are guests in the other cabins, please be mindful of sharing these spaces and keeping noise to a minimum. Serenity and Radiance cabins offer more privacy.

SMOKING/FIRE SAFETY: During high fire season (summer and early fall) we must be extremely careful with fires and smoking. Smoking is allowed on the cabin decks, fire pit and picnic areas, and in your vehicle but not in the outback on trails as it is prohibited by the local forest service.

OUTDOOR FIRE PITS: If you would like to build a fire in the outdoor pit there is a firewood fee of $20 per hour. **Please check in with us at the main house before you use the outdoor pit.***

Come see us at the main house for any questions between 8am and 9PM.

If Shamballa Cabin is reserved, please consider booking one of our other cabins:
Geronimo Cabin
Trinity Cabin
Serenity Cabin
Radiance Cabin

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Lobster/crab Pot Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The Lake On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Elevator Note From Host: Outside On Decks

CheckIn Check-in : 02:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sean F.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2023

    Stayed Jun 20, 2023

    We rented multiple cabins for a business retreat. There is no better place to detach from the office to focus on team dynamics and collaboration. The cabins are situated in a stunning forest, which adds a sense of peace and calm to the dynamics. Thanks for the hospitality!

  • Jennifer T.

    Submitted May 10, 2023

    Stayed May 6, 2023

    Absolutely beautiful mountain cabin with a gorgeous meadow and stream plus wonderful trails. We're definitely going to stay again.

  • Susan A.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2022

    Stayed Aug 19, 2022

    If you like seclusion, this is the place to go. A short 30 minute drive to Yuba River access. Adam was great and very helpful.

  • Sean F.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2022

    Stayed Jul 27, 2022

    This place continues to be our favorite wilderness spot, with plenty of hiking, swimming in the Yuba, and a short drive to civilization. A special thanks to the host, Adam (the talented carpenter who built these gorgeous cabins!) for his friendly hospitality. Thank you!

  • Rebecca G.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2022

    Stayed Jul 13, 2022

    We had a really nice stay. The place was magical and wonderful! Remote and peaceful….

  • Timothy D.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2022

    Stayed Mar 15, 2022

    Beautiful nature, lovely cabin, and warm amenities. Wood stove kept us warm with all the wood we needed.

  • Spring W.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2022

    Stayed Feb 28, 2022

    I love this 200-acre forest! I just came back from spending 2 weeks in Shambhala and I loved it! This is my favorite cabin. It's super bright, the bed is so comfortable and the wood stove is perfect. If you need a refuge in nature then this is it! I definitely will be coming back soon.

  • Penny S.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2022

    Stayed Feb 11, 2022

    Loved the glamping. Best thing about the entire trip was to let our dog just run! He had a blast and was always with an eyesight of the cabin. We were lucky enough to have two military girls in the cabin next to us with two dogs. We ended up playing horseshoes and letting the three dogs just run on a beautiful afternoon

  • Sean F.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2021

    Stayed Aug 18, 2021

    Lots of hiking opportunities. Swimming in the Yuba river is a short drive away. Malakoff Diggins (sp?) State Park is a historic gem. Whitewater afting trips are nearby and run through July. The cabin is remote, about 45 minutes from Nevada City. There are a few really gorgeous hand-built cabins made with a lot of love and attention to detail. Accommodations are rustic but very comfortable. If you are trying to escape to somewhere peaceful among the trees, this is the perfect place to retreat.

  • Anna S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2021

    Stayed Jul 23, 2021

    Wonderful little cabin in the woods. Unfortunately, we left early because of wildfire smoke but hope to be back soon.

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$189+
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