Grass Valley, California
This is not a vacation home that we built as much as it is an experience that we created. Please read our guest reviews!
As seen in Sunset and Dwell Magazines, the Lotus Lake House is a completely 'green' exclusive home designed by the award-winning architect Michelle Kaufmann. Its sleek & modern with accordian-style glass walls that completely open to the deck and views of the lake. Lots of windows and cool welcoming tones. We are completely off-grid and have been awarded 'Build it Green' and 'Keep the Sierra Green' certification.
We're situated on 7 acres of private forested property. We cleared just enough trees to have fabulous views of Rollins Lake or instead of just gazing, hike the private trail from the deck to the lake and hop in the canoe we provide guests. With the glass 'Nano' walls open to the outdoors - indoor and outdoor living is blended. No neighbors or other structures in sight! Just the Sierra Mountains, trees, deep blue water, deer, owls, raptors and the ocassional honking geese.
Whether you are on the deck sipping coffee and watching the beautiful sunrise over the mountains, reading, sipping a drink at sunset or star gazing at night, the experience is magical.
Our home is ideally suited for a romantic get-away, or for a couple of good friends or close family members who just need a retreat from the stresses of daily life. Sit on the deck and enjoy the water activity during the summer, swim in the lake or come off season when it's absolutely still. Ideal for writer/artist retreat. Only earth-friendly products are used so it's perfect for people with chemical sensitivities.
For those who want to support the environment while staying in an exclusive and unique property, you can't ask for more. You'll feel like you are in a treehouse. As one of our guests said, 'if you need to relearn how to breathe, this place will teach you'!
Come experience off-the-grid living in luxury!
The Lotus Lake House was the showcase home at the 2007 West Coast Green Show in San Francisco.
Please read our guest comments as they describe the experience better than we ever could!!
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What a wonderful stay at the lotus Lakehouse. Can’t wait to go back!!
There was a black Bear in the garbage cans.And a Mountain Loin on the deck at night.
Relaxing very beautiful place
The property was beautiful, not to far from the city of Colfax or Grass valley but far enough for some peace and quiet. The walk down to the water was pleasant, not to far and not a steep walk. Overall a great experience
It is an intimate romantic place just perfect for a couple. We will go back again and again!!
This was such a cool property. So peaceful and beautiful. Partner and I came here to get away - loved the views, fresh air, starry skies. We were really looking forward to using the canoe in the lake. On the walk down to the lake there’s a really cool path except for one thing. TICKS. We’re used to having to pull ticks off of our dog after hiking, usually just one or two. Not here though, when we got to the bottom of the path there were no less than 20 ticks on my dog. I had to pull them all off not to mention a few on me, and then carry my dog back up the hill which sucked. The thing is, someone else mentioned this in the reviews and I really wish I heeded their advice. I don’t think it’s fair to ding the property because we encountered the same exact problem when we hiked Malakoff Diggins, it’s really just a grass valley thing, but please if you love your dog do not hike down to the lake. Ok now that that’s out of the way, the rest of the stay was so wonderful. When we couldn’t find the cushions for the outdoor furniture we messaged Tod who resolved the problem quickly and was very communicative. Even though it got down to 39 outside at night it was very comfortable inside. During the day being able to open all the doors was really cool. Oh one more thing that is in no way the fault of the property but there are some annoying wakeboarders who blast really loud basically strip club music during the day on Saturday. Not exactly super peaceful, but overall loved our stay!
Loved the quiet surroundings. Rained the whole time but was still fabulous watching the rain through the big windows.
We spent Christmas Eve and Day here and really enjoyed the solitude. Nice home with a great deck and view of Rollins Lake. I would suggest a binder for guests with possible hikes in the area, helpful hints for using the home, and if guests bring dogs, a note about ticks and poison oak in the area. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Everything was beautiful, and in a scenic secluded environment but with everything you need a short drive away. Thanks to the host for facilitating such a great experience!
So peaceful, comfortable and the scenery is amazing!! I wish we could have stayed longer. We're going to try to rent in the spring time. Thank you so much!!!
What a great place to stay. Every thing we needed was there. Loved the walking trails. Great host. Thanks
Enjoyed the peace.
The house and deck are great for relaxing but maintenance is a bit lacking. We really enjoyed hanging out on the deck and going green withe solar etc. But, lights under the counter in the kitchen didn't work, the TV had connection issues, water damage in the bath sink area etc
All was great except the helicopters that started flying 100 yards away at 6:30am the first day, then eveyday we were there. They stopped flying the day we left. PG&E was removing equipment. Not a normal activity, but very unfortunate timing for a trip needing peace and quiet.
Lovely location, secluded but close to Nevada City/Grass Valley sites. Amazing decks and space. Private path down to the lake was a little tricky to descend but well worth it. Loved to paddle board and kayak. Would come back!
This is an amazing place, location, location, location!!! You feel like you are in the tops of the trees over looking the forest and lake. It is completely green energy so you feel at peace with nature and can enjoy the little sounds. The Nana panoramic window/door walls make the space feel so much bigger than the actual square footage. So many more things to rave about, but you just habe to experience for yourself. We could not have asked for a better weekend!!!
Enjoyed our stay. Trees and view were beautiful. Rain was a bit unexpected when we booked and it hampered some of what we had wanted to do outside. Was hoping for more hiking in the area. The house was well stocked and allowed us to escape which is what we wanted.
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