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Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat.

Vacation home in Nevada City with a fitness center and a hot tub

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A heated pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Experience the charm of Nevada City at The Round House, a unique home with three round skylighted domes and 19ft-ceilings in the Great Room. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace, unwind in the hot tub or by the pool, enjoy a yoga session or meditation time in its own dedicated room.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat.

Resident manager ONSITE. Please do not book if you aren’t ok with that.

This is a very special home that is private/gated, but also just a few minutes by car to Historic Downtown Nevada City.

Located just 2.5hrs from San Francisco and the Bay Area, the historic town of Nevada City (and nearby Grass Valley) delights visitors with access to the Tahoe Lake area (50min to Truckee), the Yuba River (10min), historic landmarks, great local shopping, hiking and biking trails.

The 'Round House' is fairly known by many locals as it was a formal gathering space, as a custom-built property sitting on 21 acres with views of the Sierras.

The main home has three round skylighted domes, two wings (3-beds, 2-baths on the west, and 1-bed, 1-bath plus yoga meditation room on the east), and the main 'Great Room' has 19ft-ceilings with a custom-built kitchen, fireplace and attached screen-in porch room that is perfect for family or friend gatherings.

Guests will love having a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in the screened-in porch, or taking a quick respite or workout in the yoga/meditation room.

Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace in the winter, or the hot tub on chilly nights. The pool is salt-water and solar heated, great in most seasons but on the cold days.

This property is great for low-key family gatherings, and has a fully stocked kitchen (blender, waffle maker, coffee maker, utensils, pots/pans and two dishwashers). You need to bring paper towels, ground coffee and your own tupperware.

This is NOT a party house. We belong to an HOA that has strict noise ordinances after 10pm. We also have an on-site manager. She sometimes offers massage therapy. Please inquire at booking for availability.

This is a home that we use as a family regularly, so we ask that guests be respectful of our furnishings. Thank you.

We hope you enjoy your stay!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No noise after 10pm. This is very strict. This is not a party house whatsoever. We have a resident manager on site.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a pool. It is not fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • South Yuba River State Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nevada Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 32 min drive
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪National Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dakan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat. located?

Situated in Nevada City, this vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Nevada Theatre. South Yuba River State Park and Tahoe National Forest Headquarters are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat. Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous spot and hosts were responsive and helpful. Woukd stay here again if they’ll have us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family tim

The roundhouse retreat was perfect for getting our extended family together. Hosts were communicative and friendly and the views were amazing. We'd definitely do it all over again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family camp

Beautiful location, large enough for us all. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Well equped kitchen. Very private. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Officially an annual tradition

We love this property so much. We are officially making it an annual tradition to come back each spring for a combination birthday and Mother's Day. See you all next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kandice r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette weekend!

Great home and location. House was well stocked and was enjoyed by all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

As advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wife birthday weekend

It was cozy for the whole family, the family loved the house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful… but

Nice spacious home in a beautiful setting but needs regular maintenance: spider webs should have be cleared (perhaps we were first guests of the summer), washer broke, stove top not clean at arrival, refrigerator not empty at arrival, burned out light bulbs in two of three bathrooms and in living room, A/C didn’t cool house and not all windows opened, microwave not installed in cabinet correctly so using it was awkward, no blow dryers in home, a used towel left hanging in sun room…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great multi family vacation home

We stayed with 2 families, there was plenty of room to sleep and large kitchen to cook and entertain. The kids loved the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Weekend Getaway

This was the absolute perfect location for a low key ladies’ group getaway. The architecture of the house is so unique, and the views and amenities were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Beautiful getaway spot for family. Clean, well kept, quiet and large home with beautiful views. Nice pool and backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property - great for families!

We had an amazing time in Nevada City! This house is spacious and beautiful - great for families or other groups who want to spread out. The pool was perfect for hanging out during the hot days and the house is a short drive from downtown Nevada City for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac S., Bay Area, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful space

We had a blast and enjoyed the space completely. We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and location!

What an incredible home! The views from the pool area are just perfect! My friends and I had a beautiful stay. House is a quick drive to town but you feel secluded and in nature when you are staying in the home. The house is unique with plenty of space for twelve people. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity in the woods

We had 12 ladies for a yearly retreat. The house was perfect. It has enough beds to sleep us all comfortably, a lovely backyard with gorgeous views and a pool and hot tub to hang out to visit and catch up with all of us scattered around the US. Many went into the cute little town of Nevada City for boutique shopping. The perfect retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in all ways

We absolutely loved our time here. The house was spacious, clean, comfortable and so well appointed. We had everything we needed and everything about our stay was easy. Would absolutely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect our small reunion

We were three families of four, staying at this beautiful home for three nights. The house was more than big enough to accommodate us. It was unique and charming, and the pool and hot tub were awesome. You can't beat that view either. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Getaway

This property was exactly what we were hoping for. Charming and roomy - allowed the teens to have one side of the house and us to have the other side. the kitchen was very well equipped house with a pool. The pool and hot tube were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maysie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10

Not a single complaint. Pretty much perfect. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This Place is Amazing!

This house and property are truly exceptional! The hosts and onsite manager were fantastic. Inside, the house exudes a luxurious cabin ambiance. There are stunning views everywhere you turn. It easily accommodated our large group, providing ample space for everyone. Relaxing by the pool and enjoying the breathtaking views was an unforgettable experience. As we departed, we were already planning our next visit because we can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebration

This is a wonderful unique space, indoors and out. Rare fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Safa B.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected

I rented this house for my dad’s birthday, and unfortunately, the experience was really disappointing. First of all, the AC was broken during a heatwave, and it was extremely hot inside the house. We contacted the host, but he refused to fix it, which made our stay very uncomfortable.To make things worse, someone entered the house while we were staying there, which was unsettling and felt like a serious breach of our privacy and security.Before booking, I asked the host if it was okay to celebrate a birthday, and he said it was fine. But once we arrived, he suddenly changed his mind and didn’t let us have the party. It felt like we were being misled.Overall, this was a stressful and frustrating experience — not at all what I expected or paid for. I would not recommend this place.After our stay, he said that we didn’t clean after ourselves but we did and also we paid cleaning fee, we didn’t cause any damage but he said we did damage stuff cause we complained about a lot of stuff ! I don’t recommend at all!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Erika H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not what we were hoping for

The house is in a beautiful area and has a great layout with plenty of space, which we really appreciated. Unfortunately, the home itself needs quite a bit of upkeep. The furniture was visibly worn—couches were dirty and ripped, and some of the pillows were stained. There were around 15 lightbulbs out throughout the house, making it feel dim and neglected.The kitchen was also very disorganized, which made it difficult to cook or find basic items. Any time we had a question, we were told to “read the manual,” which wasn’t very helpful and didn’t address our concerns.The biggest disappointment was the pool. It was dirty when we arrived and although the pool technician came, the water never got warm enough to swim—even with sunny weather every day. It stayed around 60 degrees the entire trip.For the price per night, we expected a much higher standard of cleanliness, comfort, and communication. With some attention and care, this could be a fantastic rental, but right now it falls short.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristen S.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beware, no AC during summer. Amenities falsely advertised

We stayed at this property in July 2025 for 4 nights. We checked in on day that was over 90 degrees. The house was JUST as hot. We inmediately notified the on-site manager, who assured us that it takes time for the AC to work. Well, the house never got any cooler. We contacted the on-site property manager Erin and owner Gretchen multiple times about the AC. Two days into our stay, the owner sent someone to the house and he said the AC unit was totally broken and needed to be replaced. The owner then texted me saying the AC unit was broken and wouldn't be fixed until after we had left, and that she was willing to "work with me." I said, yes, I would like that. In subsequent messages to her, I also mentioned the dryer and garbage disposal didn’t work. Crickets. NO RESPONSE from her at all. VRBO has been trying to get a hold of her as well, with no success.The property is beautiful and unique, but I can't recommend a place with amenities being falsely advertised. We knew how hot Nevada City gets during the summer, and we chose this place because it was advertised as having AC. Had I known it didn’t have functioning AC, I would never have booked it! Also, the owner offered to work with me, and then disappeared! The house was sweltering the entirety of our stay and the young children who were with us were miserable. Please do yourself a favor and stay away from this place. Book somewhere else!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025