The Most Romantic Creekside Cabin - with Hot Tub and Privacy

Nevada City, California
$492 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Tara is a romantic and elegant cabin on 30 private acres of woodland.

The luxurious one room cabin has wooden beam ceilings and floors, surrounded by windows with green tree-filled views and creek frontage. It boasts a fully equipped kitchen and everything needed to cook a gourmet meal. Down bedding with 100% cotton linens. French doors open onto multi-leveled decks (hot tub) overlooking the creek. It is THE place to relax and recharge in serene beauty and comfort.

The creek below the deck has private swimming holes, waterfalls, and large granite flat rocks for sunbathing. This is a “too good to be true” place to get away from it all.

Sit by the cozy wood stove in winter
Relax on the sunny deck in spring.
Float in private swimming holes in summer.

Enjoy the camp at Lover's Pool, with chairs, floats, chaise lounges, and an umbrella. Bring the picnic tote, a towel, reading material, and stay for hours in Heaven. The creek is completely PRIVATE for cabin guests only.

Historic Nevada City is just a 10 minute drive. Dine, shop, hike and explore the area. Or just enjoy a slow and peaceful day at the cabin, lying in the sun, sitting near and floating in the creek, reading or napping by the fire or on chaise lounges. Evenings and sunsets are sweet in the fading light of the day - while enjoying a glass of wine on the deck or soaking in the hot tub.

Sierra Nevada mountains, LakeTahoe, Donner Lake and the historic town of Truckee are an easy hour away.

Outdoor motion-activated security cameras are mounted on a PG&E pole and outbuilding adjacent to the driveway. ( only the road and cabin driveway are monitored. Not the cabin itself)

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 650 Sq Ft (60 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: HIGH FIRE DANGER. A NO SMOKING Home. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • colleen

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    The property was exquisite. Like a dream. So private and so beautiful. Sitting under the stars at night in the hot tub was amazing. Exploring the creek was amazing. Never saw another human. Just what I needed. Can't wait to go again

  • Seth S.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 5, 2026

    I think having the hot tub operate at a higher temperature would have been nice. The kitchen did not have a microwave or air fryer, so it was difficult to reheat food.

  • Dustie E.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    I have never taken the time to leave a review, but our stay at Tara cabin was so special that I couldn't wait to tell all of you about it! Absolutely everything was perfect! As soon as you drive up you realize how special the place is. The cabin is absolutely adorable with cozy furnishings, a stocked kitchen and a gorgeous bathroom. The deck wraps around the cabin and leads to the back where you can enjoy a two-person hot tub with breathtaking views! The entire property is completely private and you truly feel disconnected from the loud world. From the deck you can walk down a maintained path all the way to Rock Creek. The creek has endless waterfalls, pools to swim in, and of course fishing. Although we didn't catch anything, reports say there are some big fish in it. We booked our next stay already and plan on having many many more! It might be a little pricey, but I would say to all of you... SPLURGE! You won't be disappointed!! Thank you to the owners for sharing such an enchanting place!

  • Kathryn S.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    We absolutely enjoyed our stay! The cabin was amazing & the creek & views were beautiful. We can’t wait to come back again! A hidden gem & a perfect weekend escape.

  • Kimmy D.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    As John Muir put it. I went into the forest to lose my mind and find my soul. This magical place has become one of our favorite stays. If you want to unwind, relax, find yourself and hust revonnect with nature this is an absolutely beautiful accomodation. It's everything described in the listing if not more. Linda is an amazing hostess. The home is immaculate and stocked with everything you would need. Now for the surrounding grounds...photos do not do it justice. Stunning!!

  • Adrienne M.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Staying at Tara was an amazing experience. Everything was exactly what we were looking for to get away for the weekend! The cabin was spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals including spices and condiments (except butter), the couch was so comfortable, there were extra blankets, towels, toilet paper and even a first aid kit. The privacy was amazing, it was like being in our own little world. My husband and I enjoyed the hot tub (and skinny dip) and I took a relaxing bath in the generously sized tub both nights we stayed. The hike down to the creek from the deck in back was steep but worth it, to a small pond where we came across two wild minks (yes they were minks, the area is at the fringe of there geographic range)! But we spent the majority our time at a swimming hole called “the baths” which was a much easier hike to an amazing rock formation the creek ran through, the picture doesn’t do it justice. Believe me, this place is highly rated for a reason and you will not be disappointed!

  • Chris N.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Entire place was great, even in the August heat of 80 degrees, it was so nice to spend time down by the creek, a quick jump in and out of the water was plenty. We thought we'd go into town for meals, but ended up cooking and staying in–eating lunch at the creek and dinner up on the deck. Can't wait to visit again!

  • T C.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    The Perfect Romantic Getaway!This cabin was everything we hoped for and more. The views were absolutely breathtaking — waking up to the sound of the river every morning felt like a dream. The space was cozy, clean, and beautifully decorated, with so many thoughtful touches that made it feel extra special. We especially appreciated the peace and privacy — it felt like we had our own little world tucked away in nature. The host was incredibly responsive and thoughtful throughout our stay, which made everything even more seamless. Truly the perfect romantic escape for couples looking to disconnect and relax. We can’t wait to come back!

  • Stacey R.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Much needed vacation couldn’t have been spent in a better place!

  • Mark Y.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Great time very relaxing

  • Mary B.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    The trip to this cabin was definitely magical and peaceful. It was a must needed time in the quiet. I am so grateful for the thoughtfulness that is put into this space.

  • Stephen K.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 22, 2025

    Beyond gorgeous, comfy, and romantic. Words cannot express how much you’ll enjoy your stay. Thank you again!

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    Truly a unique, beautiful and peaceful property about 10 minutes outside of downtown Nevada City -- surrounded by trees, mossy rocks, and creek views, with many visiting wild turkeys throughout our stay !!

  • dan n.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Best place for couples!

  • Dale R.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    The cabin is situated perfectly above the river. It is very relaxing with the sound of water rushing below with just enough presence to put you to sleep and that’s with the windows open!! No shades, just big windows to let nature in!! Eerily quiet. 2 trails to the river, 1 easy 1 a tad more down hill. We are seniors and did both. Kitchen well equipped with modern appliances BBQ was perfect.Bed was comfortable and bath well equipped with plenty of soaps, lotions etc We highly recommend turning off the cell phone for a few days and become one with nature. Did not hear or see anyone the entire 3 days!! D & D

  • Rudy M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    Exceptional cabin overlooking rock Creek. The sound of the creek hit you once you get out of your car and doesn’t leave Your thoughts until your miles away. Truly, a magical place the pictures on the listing do not do it justice just how beautiful and serene the places if you’re looking for a hustle and bustle people around cars going by hearing other voices this is not the place for you. The whole property is extremely private with not a soul to be seen, the actual cabin had every amenity and touch of a five star hotel if the creek that’s just below the cabin was open to the public. It would be mauled with people but having your own private with multiple places to swim and hang out is truly unbelievable and every direction all you see is nature , we came to the cabin to escape the chaos of the city and never wanted to leave downtown Nevada city is only 15 minutes away by car in case you forget something but if you go just bring whatever food you need to to get by and you’ll never wanna leave your whole stay. Highly recommended

  • Bob B.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    This was a great place to relax, and get away from it all. We loved the secluded property and private creek access. We spent our anniversary here and it was perfect. Alas our trip was too short.

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$492+
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