Fabulous 4 Bedroom Lakeside Chalet Can Sleep 8. Pet Friendly Check our reviews!!

Nevada City, California
$470 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Chalet

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

One of the oldest VRBO listings in Nevada City, we have over 100 5-star reviews since 2013 on VRBO and Airbnb. Check out our feedback from previous guests in our review section.

Looking forward to something different than a cookie cutter home or room with spartan decor and discount department store or Big Box furnishings Look thru our many pictures to find charm and coziness for you and or your family clan. Our 6 person hot tub and private lake close by can be a treat for your eyes,your body and soul.
Every season has attractions at our home and in our Victorian era town of Nevada City. (Especially during year round celebrations with a small town feel).

We are pet friendly (dogs, cats, parrots) as we know that pets are part of your family and need vacations too. (please, a maximum of 2 at a time - must be housebroken, not left at property (unless placed in crate or enclosure) no chasers or puppies)

Two large bedrooms are upstairs (with Queen sized beds, with pull out twin and full sized sleeper sofas) along with a master bathroom suite with a shower stall with his and hers sinks.

Downstairs bedrooms feature a Queen sized bed in one room, and a pair of bunk beds in the game room with an additional Queen sized sleeper sofa.

Living room also has a Queen sized sleeper sofa close to the woodstove, perfect for those nights when the snow's coming down and you just want to cuddle up with your favorite person or persons. Full size HD TV to take in the game or movies while lounging in bed.

Downstairs bathroom has a tub shower with period furnishings and wallcoverings. Upstairs bathroom has a modern stall shower and dual sinks.

Both bathrooms feature pull chain wall mounted toilets' and premium resort quality extra soft and plush towels.

Handicapped or disabled access to house easily made from upper driveway by covered level ramp to front wrap-around porch and deck. House (main level), porch and deck now wheelchair accessible. Please contact owners for more information about interior accessibility.

Unbelievable year round living with cozy Spring, comfortable Summers, and heartwarming Fall and Wintertime ambiance surround the countryside around Camp Run-A-Muck.

Located within a short 3 minute walk to our local lake, the featured house is located on a short, quiet, up hill cul-de-sac, where we're surrounded by mature evergreen trees that even grow through our huge wraparound deck, which can be the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee, a place in the fresh air to start your day, an evening destination for a cocktail or two, or a stop over on your way to luxuriate in the 4 - 6 person hot tub on the lower deck.

After your day is finally done, retire to your private comfortably appointed luxurious bedrooms (with European Style featherbed mattresses or Tempurpedic foundations. 560 - 680 thread count sheets with down like and down alternative memory pillows that will cradle you for the ultimate in a good night's rest.

All bedrooms come with flat screen HDTV's, Blu-Ray DVD players and stereo systems.,
Comcast channels on living room TV only. All other bedroom TV's are Chromecast enabled.

To take off the evening chill, the house comes with two propane fireplaces along with a high efficiency wood stove in the main living room.

All bedrooms have ceiling fans and cozy electric baseboard heating, perfect for those of you that like to sleep with your windows open.

The master bedroom comes with one of the two gas fireplaces so you don't have haul firewood to create a 'spark'.

Our lake has a upgraded multi-million dollar boat concreted launch ramp, which will be perfect to put in your ski boat, sailboat, or fishing boat. As it's a drinking water reservoir, jet skis and sea-doos are not allowed. Calif. State Mussel inspection in force.

The San Francisco Chronicle newspaper has described our lake (which is called Scott's Flat Reservoir), as one of the Sierra Nevada's best kept secrets.

At approximately 760 acres, the lake is roughly 3 1/2 X 1 mile long with up to 7 miles of shoreline. It is actually large enough that a resident fleet of sailboats can dot the water's surface during the sailing season. Most mornings, the lake's water is like glass.....

Wildlife and solitude abound here. Bald eagles, ospreys, geese, deer and coyotes are residents here along with the occasional bear, mountain lion, bobcat and fox. Watch where you step!

A local community store is within easy walking distance (perfect for the morning or an after dinner stroll). Downtown Nevada City is approximately 10 - 12 minutes away by car.

Most days and nights (with the exception of the boating season), there can be little to no noise except the wind in the trees. It's hard to describe that to those that live in a world of 'white noise'.

Come, we invite you and your family friends, co-workers or that someone special to escape to our retreat from the real world. It truly can be a retreat to relax, refresh and recharge your body and your inner spirit.

Whether your life is full, or you're now looking for something off the beaten path, we look forward to providing you an fulfilling experience very few people may ever be able to have, where ever you hail from. Our retreat is as nice as Lake Tahoe, but closer to where you may come from, and without the noise, the traffic and the crowds.

Thank you for your interest in our little slice of heaven and we look forward to seeing you at Camp Run A Muck

We have posted a short video presentation on the home and it's layout on YouTube. Please search for NC Camp Run A Muck Walkthrough 2018, Parts 1 & 2.

Please read through all descriptions and conditions before booking property. Thank you again for your interest.

Rental Agreement - The rental agreement for your stay will be sent via e-mail after you accept the pre-approval from us for booking. Opening instructions to the property will be sent after return of agreement.
NO refunds given for mountain storms or wildland smoke.

DISCLAIMER: As we are sited on the edge of a National Forest, we have exterior security cameras on each side of the house, over each entrance (and over the hot tub). As the house is unoccupied for most of the year, we have had to take this step to maintain the ability to make sure the house is safe and secure for our guests.
If this is a concern to you, please do not stay with us. Our hot tub is in clear view of the neighboring houses and there is no expectation of privacy if you choose to use the hot tub during your stay with us.

Cellular service limited to T-Mobile and possibly AT&T. Comcast Wi-Fi internet is usually solid , but is routinely upgraded and not guaranteed during your stay.

DOC 3.1 modem and Wi-Fi 7 dual band router recently added for reliability and future proofing

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Smoking Allowed Outside Only. NO EXCEPTIONS! Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Thomas C.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    We’re pretty sure this is Santa’s summertime lake house. Great Christmas memories were had despite the California monsoons

  • Diana M.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Charming with lots of character! Clean and well stocked. Great stay. Would love to return in summer months! Communication with host was easy.

  • Frederick T.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Great property! Hot tub is awesome and the lake is right there!

  • maggie o.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    the dark windows were depressing and the throws on the furniture were insulting. the worst was the swamp gasses coming up from both toilets and the underpants left in the dresser.

  • Jacqueline S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    We found this gem while searching for a house near a campsite our family was staying. My mom is elderly & I have a bad back so camping wasn’t an option. The house is beautiful with many special touches & the comforts of home. The host was responsive & very hospitable, making sure all questions were answered & that our stay was comfortable. I loved the notes left for us to navigate through the area and the house. We really enjoyed our stay. The kids also had a blast.

  • Anne S.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Our family really enjoyed our stay at Camp Run A Muck. The house was very comfortable and had plenty of room for us to gather. We especially liked having plenty of seats on the deck. The kitchen was a little tight but it was probably the best stocked vacation rental we have stayed in. There was coffee, creamer, condiments, spices, and more. The hosts even left a bottle of wine and a couple of beers. There were plenty of dishes, utensils, and cookware. I really appreciated these considerations.The beds were comfortable and there were ample towels. Often rentals will only have the bare minimum. This rental went the extra mile to make sure there was enough for everyone.We were worried that we would be hot without AC. We were perfectly comfortable as the home is shaded by many trees. At night the temp dropped so we could open the windows and let the cool air in. It was helpful that there were fans in every room. For the cooler mornings there were lots of cozy blankets to wrap around us as we enjoyed our coffee on the deck.There were lots of fun games to play too.The proximity to the lake, the quiet of the neighborhood, the comfortable vibe of the home all made for a great vacation.Check in and check out were very easy.There were a lot of rules which was a bit off putting as well as being required to buy additional insurance or put up 3000. That felt like a hidden fee. The additional rental agreement outside of VRBO was also a surprise.But it was a GREAT stay!

  • sherrie n.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    We had a great time!

  • Claire C.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Very cute cabin, so close to the lake. Kids loved the movies and game room, plenty of firewood to keep us all cozy. Small kitchen but incredibly well stocked and very functional. Very kind hosts. Comfortable bed and TV set up in each room. Overall lovely place to stay.

  • Sheryl P.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Very comfortable home, lots of fans provided and wonderful deck to sit on to watch birds and deer in the forest. Everything was very clean and notes on how to use appliances were helpful. There is no air conditioning but house never got too warm despite the outdoor temperature around 95 degrees. It cooled off at night so screened in windows and ceiling fans made sleeping quite comfortable. Nice we could walk to lake.

  • Iris E.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We loved everything! The house is stocked with everything you need. The location was absolutely serene--exactly what we all needed. Scott's Lake is gorgeous, but the secret watering hole was the best! We are already talking about coming again next year. Can't wait to come back!

  • Alexander H.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Great spot for some lake and mountain fun. Great hosts too!

  • Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Our family needed a breather from the daily rigors and we found Craig and Caroline's listing for their home at Scotts Flat. It was everything and more than we hoped for. We had such a wonderful time at their home. The kids loved it as well. The home was so welcoming and comfortable. Loved the views and surrounding nature and lake. The whole family was asking when we can make plans to return to the same home. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

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