Nevada City, California
Check out a sampling from over 100 reviews of Honeycomb Ranch since 2009, followed by a detailed description of our truly unique property.
-A piece of paradise! Peace and quiet, nice and homey --
-outfitted with everything you might need and more.
-a gem!!!
-Idyllic, peaceful and comfortable in every way
-Immaculate guesthouse, close to town but far enough to feel secluded
-Comfy pillowtop beds, comfy living room furniture, fantastic views.
-Fully equipped kitchen for everything you need, including condiments
-Wonderful deck and BBQ which overlooks meadows, pines and oaks. Feels as if you are in a treehouse.
-We wouldn’t stay anywhere else!
-Amazing stargazing on the deck
-Getting to town is super easy for getting to dinner, coffee or shopping
-Very quiet and remote even though you are only a few minutes from town
-Close to hiking, the Yuba River and other adventures in nature
-Light streaming in from large “wall to wall” windows
-Wake up to the sounds of birdsongs and watch the birds soaring from tree to tree
-Outstanding views from every window
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--Detailed description of Honeycomb Ranch Guest House
Best of Both Worlds!
Our 2 bedroom guest house, with a rural, idyllic, secluded feel, is only a lovely stroll of less than 3/4 of a mile to the heart of downtown Nevada City. Not just a 'vacation rental'. It is a meticulously maintained 1,100 sf home -- Totally separate, private, sophisticated, quiet, one-of-a-kind, architecturally designed, light filled retreat down a long and private driveway.
Honeycomb Ranch is a non-smoking property located in a 'neighborhood' of 4 ranchettes, each 5 acres apart. It is the perfect retreat/get-away for a couple or a couple of friends or a small family.
The large master bedroom is located at the end of the hall and has a new pillowtop kingsize mattress and a sliding glass door opening onto the deck with meadow and forest views. The second bedroom is smaller but has a very comfortable new pillow-top queen size bed, nightstands and a dresser. There is an additional closet in the entry way if hanging space is needed. (See 'Property Details' for additional information.) The furniture in the living room is extremely comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped and the views from every window are exquisite.
Added bonuses include wheelchair accessibility, unlimited satellite channels on TV, an electric car hook up,
an expandable dining room table (can seat 6-8) and an antique tool museum located in our barn.
Just bring your suitcase. Everything else is provided to make your stay relaxing and fun.
Wake up to the sound of birds and end the night on the deck gazing at millions of stars. It is easy to unwind in this special home with its zen-like feel situated on 5 pastoral acres of open meadows, pine, oak and fruit trees, organic gardens and a picturesque old barn. Wonderful, easy country walks from your door abound and hiking is minutes away. Tucked away in a hidden place with such a rural feel, you will be amazed to find what a very short and easy walk it is past beautiful Victorians to the bustling, historic, charming Gold Country downtown of Nevada City. In combination with 'Twin City' Grass Valley, 3 miles away, there is more than an abundance of great restaurants, world class live entertainment, shops, galleries and museums to keep you busy.
If you are parents or grandparents with family living here you want to visit, it is the perfect spot. If you live in San Francisco and want to make a quick getaway out of the fog, it is just a 2 1/2 hour drive. Reno is only an hour and 15 minutes away and Sacramento is just an hour. Easy drives to come to a 'world away'! Anytime is the right time to make your reservations. Nevada County boasts a gorgeous, eastern style Fall with brilliant color everywhere. You don't even have to leave our property to see an unbelievable display of Fall colors. There are huge crafts faires over Thanksgiving weekend and there are classical music festivals in the Fall and throughout the year. Professional theater and our Center for the Arts concerts and events take place year round. In the winter, the towns of Nevada City and Grass Valley both hold street fairs in the month of December prior to Christmas and the towns are decorated to look like something out of a Victorian fairy tale. Winter brings ski-ing and within an hour, you can be at major ski resorts in Lake Tahoe. In the spring, quince, daffodils and everything else is in bloom, frogs are croaking and the river will be flowing. In the summer, you can swim in our magnificent Yuba River, hike, stroll to Farmers Markets, attend music festivals and just enjoy. Weddings abound in our area from Spring through the Fall so if you are part of the wedding party or a guest coming from out of town, make your reservations now. Staying in our guest house instead of a hotel will make the event that much more memorable.
The Yuba River and Nevada City's Scotts Flat Lake are each only 10 minutes away and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is an hour. Reserve some time now to stay at Honeycomb Ranch in the Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall before it gets all booked up.
If you like outdoor activities, relaxing, eating gourmet food, theater, musical events including classical music festivals that rival San Francisco and shopping in boutiques, and/or sitting quietly reading a book or meditating while watching birds soaring overhead, you will enjoy staying at Honeycomb Ranch while taking in all that Nevada County has to offer.
Keywords: cottage, guest house, private, countryside,
separate, immaculate, peaceful, light-filled, beautiful grounds, spacious, contemporary, comfortable, quiet, meadows, pine trees, oak trees, sweeping views, barn, weddings,
Our second stay here. It’s lovely and quiet and walkable to Nevada City. If you love trees and peace, you will love it like we do!
We loved this place, the neighborhood, and the quietness. We had a very relaxing stay and would love to come back again.
We had a great time, the house was clean and inviting and gave us the opportunity to explore what was happening in our lives during the last year.
Lovely cottage, scenic views, good amenities, great location near to hiking trails.
Simply amazing custom designed house tucked into the woods. Theres so many nice varieties of plants around the property and its very quiet and peaceful. The hosts are friendly. Only a minute from Nevada City. Highly recommended. Thank you Nina and Mike!
My wife and I enjoyed the quiet and lovely qualities of the home. Outside of the house we saw California quail, finches, and jays. In addition, there was a lovely frog chorus every night. Beautiful and relaxing. We hope to visit again.
Nice property only a mile from downtown Nevada City. Owners live next door. Quiet and clean. Nothing fancy but had everything we needed. Enjoyed it very much and would definitely like to return.
Honeycomb Ranch is a lovely small house in the woods just north of downtown Grass Valley. You can easily walk into town and enjoy the beautiful woods and old houses on your way into town. Even on a rainy day, the scenery is gorgeous from the back deck. Owners were friendly and the inside furnishings are new and very comfortable. Everything we needed in the kitchen and bath. Recommended!
Very peaceful location, clean and just perfect. Close to downtown, but still felt like we were in a remote location which was awesome. Really enjoyed our stay and would stay again on our next trip to Nevada City
This is our 2nd time staying at this wonderful home. Private, quite, great host and great access for walking. We will be back.
Very comfortable and well appointed guest house with a nice deck in a beautiful location about a mile from the historic downtown
From the minute we opened the front door, we knew we were going to love it. Everything was so simple and immaculately clean. Skylights and walls placed strategically made everything pleasantly bright. The bathroom was roomy and the shower was as well. The beds were super comfortable, and the master offered a lovely view of the trees to wake up to. The deck was well maintained with a nice table and large umbrella. My sister and I enjoyed sitting out there in the afternoon having a glass of wine in the quiet and private surroundings. Nina is a most gracious host, and we were in want of nothing. Don’t hesitated on this one. You won’t be disappointed. We are definitely staying here again.
What I found is a beautiful little house tucked away in a hollow very close to downtown Nevada City. While there are other homes all around it, I was impressed by how quiet the place is at night. I like the place a lot, and plan to stay there again when I can spend more time.
Perfect spot for a girlfriends getaway! This sweet little cottage has the feel of a remote, private treehouse, but you're less than a mile from town, and close to gorgeous hiking above the South Yuba River. We spent our evenings sipping wine and stargazing, and our days hiking and exploring Grass Valley and Nevada City. Nina was an amazing host. Don't forget to ask for a tour of Mike's Grass Roots Antique Tool museum, and the studio displaying his museum-quality wood bowls. Thank you for sharing this special place with us!
Great home for relaxing and reviving. You're in the middle of nature! Deer eating in the backyard! Birds calling! Quiet other than Mother Nature.
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