Nevada City, California
To our wonderful guests, past, present and some future (through this summer 2024),
It has been a long wonderful road through this vacation rental experience. We have become friends with some of you over the years, and welcomed back many of you time and again to one of our Bear Cabins. Some of you we have not met yet , as we will continue to welcome guests until late summer this year.
Twenty-four years ago we first purchased the property that we named Nevada City Retreats, and it is over seventeen years since Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear cabins have all become full-time vacation rentals. Drue and I have decided to lighten our responsibilities and spend time traveling and pursuing our other interests in this last chapter of our lives, so we are selling the property and hoping to find new owners will love it as much as we have.
We are most appreciative of all our guests and thank you so much for your wonderful comments, respect and support over the years. We hope we have enriched your lives just a bit. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or are interested in discussing a possible purchase. You can reach us through this website.
Wishing you all Happy Trails,
René and Drue
The cozy Mama Bear's Cabin up the hill from Papa Bear's Lodge and Baby Bear's Cottage (see listings #46584, and #72370), is available year round.
The cabin has two bedrooms and 1 bath. Please note that the base rate of $165 is for 2 guests only. The additional guest charge is $20/nt. per person up to 5 guests max. There is a queen-size bed, a double bed and double pull-out futon (in living room) to accommodate up to 5 people. It is best suited for up to 4 adults or a family of 4 or 5 with young children.. In the living room is a gas hearth stove. that heats the space nicely. The kitchen is equipped with all the basics. Enjoy the large hot tub which awaits just off the back deck.
Some games and books are provided for your leisure. This is a great place for the honeymoon couple or small family. If you are booking Papa Bear's Lodge for a larger group, this is the perfect place for overflow guests who want a little more privacy.
Hiking and biking trails are near by. Gold panning, (you can rent pans locally) golf ( at Nevada County Country Club) miniature golf, and go cart rides
( at 49er fun park) are also close by. Kayak and paddle board rentals are available at Scotts Flat Lake or Rollins Lake. We are only 3.5 mies from the beautiful South Yuba River.
Please note that we are next to an 80 acre summer camp. During the months of May-August camp is in session and you will hear 'happy' camp noises from time to time during the day. Quiet hours start at 9:30 p.m for the campers, 10:00p.m. for our cabin guests.
Swimming, tennis and a children's play ground are in Nevada City and Grass Valley. We are just a 45 minute drive to the nearest ski area for downhill or cross country skiing, and sledding. Downtown Nevada City is two and a half miles away, where you will find fine dining, wine tasting, great theater, musical entertainment, art galleries and a fun shopping experience in this charming historic gold rush town.
Historic Grass Valley is just another three miles away with more of the same, and we are 1 1/2 hours drive from either Sacramento or Tahoe.
Amenities: Down comforters on some beds (in winter). Satellite TV, DVD/CD player, DSL and wifi, gas hearth stove, ample parking. There is a phone for local calls. Cell phones do not work well here but you can text or use wifi calling. This is a non-smoking property.
If you are celebrating a special occasion, let us know and we will gladly make dinner reservations for you, or obtain special items such as Champagne, Chocolates, or a Special Bouquet.
PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OR SPECIFIC BUSINESSES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Activities: Theater, fine dining, wine tasting, musical events, shopping, galleries, hiking and biking, boating, fishing, swimming, tennis and other outdoor activities are all located within a short distance.
Come join us for the Fourth of July small town parade. It is wonderful, as is the Constitution Day parade in September. In June on Father's Day weekend come see the famous bike races down the middle of town. In July we have three 'Summer Nights', the last three Wednesdays in the month.The streets are closed to traffic and lined with food and craft vendors.
In July is the return of the Worldfest with 8 stages of music, children's programs, workshops, dance, artisans and international food.
Don't miss the Bluegrass Festival, Music In The Mountains, Halloween, Mardi Gras, Fall colors, etc., etc., etc.
Enjoy Victorian Christmas, the first three Wednesday nights, and the last Sunday before Christmas. You'll find artisans, food vendors and all the shops open late. The gas streetlights, Victorian carolers, and friendly merchants make this the place to visit and shop for the holidays.
Area: The Yuba River, with many deep pools and massive smooth boulders is only minutes from our home. A beautiful trail meanders along its banks for miles.
Lake Vera is a small lake surrounded by summer camps. Our cabins are located on 5 acres next to Camp Augusta. In the summer months (late May to mid August) you can hear 'happy camp sounds' as children enjoy swimming, zip lining and singing around the camp fire, then off to bed by 9:30, quiet hour.
We want your lodging experience to be most enjoyable. Part of that enjoyment comes from selecting the vacation property that best fits your needs. Mama Bear’s Cabin was built in 1985 and is 650 sq. ft., a good space for 2 to 4 people. The style is simple, clean and unpretentious. The kitchen is equipped with all the basics you need for cooking, but if you are a gourmet chef, this may not be the place for you. Some of the dishes are hand made pottery. Not everything matches. There is no dishwasher. Garbage needs to be disposed of carefully to avoid attracting those wild critters. Collecting compost scraps and recycling is required, and a conservative energy usage strongly encouraged. There is no central heat. There is a hearth stove, a wall furnace. and a window air conditioner. Please feel free to contact us at any time should you have questions or concerns.
We made many happy memories in this cabin. There was a family of deer that visits every day. The setting was so peaceful and relaxing. Both Rene and Drue were great communicators and accomodating. The hot tub was a nice touch.
Great property. In nature, hot tub , electric fireplace, comfy bed, area, beautiful trees close to downtown Nevada City but far enough away that you feel like your in the country. Rene was wonderful with communication and making sure I had a great stay. Really loved being at Mama Bears and will definitely come back.
A small cozy cabin with a hot tub. Tough to find in the dark, Look for the red light to point the way to the mama bear cabin. First impression was the spiders are big and plenty. It was very dusty/cobwebby at first which may aggravate your sinuses (owner was kind/courteous and had their cleaner come by). The hot tub was very relaxing and the kitchen had everything we needed to make a nice dinner. The ladder going up to the loft is sketchy, I wouldn’t recommend using it if you are afraid of falling.
We had a wonderful time. It was a clean, comfortable, and cozy stay. Rene was very helpful with recommendations and we really enjoyed our time. We will definitely be back!
My friend & I fell in love at first sight with Mama Bear's cabin. Everything --all the lovely touches in decor, the sweet bears throughout, artful lamps & beautiful quilts --all of this shows so much care and loving attention. The setting is gorgeous. I loved looking out at the brilliant green pines with sunlight filtering through. Rene and Drue have furnished the cabin generously, with everything one could need to feel cozy, comfortable, welcome, and well cared-for. Thank you so much! We hope to return.
This is a wonderful, clean, cozy place to stay. You feel like you’re far from town, but you’re really not, so it’s perfect for a getaway stay!!
The cabin is so cute, cozy, and has personal touches.
Second time I’ve stayed here. Always quiet and peaceful
Really cute little cabin on a nice quiet spot. Was clean and the fireplace was a really welcome addition as it was cold and wet when I was there, I imagine the propery would be really pretty if there were leaves on the tress and it wasnt the wettest CA year in history but even the dog enjoyed running around the yard in the rain. A really nice spot to get away for a few days.
Everything was great and beds were more comfortable than I expected! Loved/hated the lack of internet BUT that’s perfect for forcing some unplugged time with your family 3
Great place! Peaceful setting and close to town.
It was a cute log cabin a bit off the beaten path and cozy.
This is the third time staying at the cabin. We enjoy just hanging out and walking around the property. Plenty of places in the nearby town to eat, drink, and be happy. As the owner states this is not the place for someone that plans to do a lot of cooking. If you do bring your favorite pans, etc. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin.
The space is exactly as described. The bed was very comfortable and the important things ( sheets, counters, bathroom) were very clean. There is no dishwasher, which is fine, however that means you rely that the guest before you washed dishes well. We pulled out a few that had food stuck on them so we washed every dish before we used it. It’s the woods, so bugs are expected. I did kill 3 spiders inside in one day. If that’s an issue for you this may not be the best choice.
The cabin was just right not too big and not too small and it’s location was outstanding
We had a terrific time here. The cabin is well appointed. Great setting. Close to town. And the grandkids came for a visit and went to Purdon Crossing to swim in the river Great vacation. Didn’t want to leave Thank you Drue and Rene
My man and I love staying here! Such a cozy cabin and the river not to far. We had an amazing weekend and can’t wait to be back!
We drove down from Idaho for a family reunion in Sacramento and absolutely LOVED staying in this cabin. The scenery, the atmosphere and the cabin were perfect and just what we needed.
Great location to relax and unwind at. Close to Independence Trail for a nice hike. A place to take a break from social media and reminisce with lifelong friends. Plan to return next year to this cozy cabin.
Wonderful Easter weekend. Thank you for having us. Hoping to stay again soon
It was a pleasure to stay at this cabin. It was cozy and well appointed. Excellent amenities.
I was taking care of details on a new house construction. During my off time, retreating here was great.
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