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Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location

Cottage in Meadow Vista with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4734 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location

Cottage in Meadow Vista with kitchen and balcony
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Inez Metzger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Fish-cleaning table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 734 sq ft (68 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Squirrel's Nest West in Private Gold Country Location Auburn
Squirrel's Nest West in Private Gold Country Location Cottage

About the area

Map
Meadow Vista, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Combie - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Meadow Vista Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ridge Golf Club - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • DarkHorse Golf Club - 28 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 14 min drive
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Combie and Meadow Vista Park. Placer Nature Center and Auburn State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The place is awesome! Very comfortable and a great location. I plan to stay again in the future, if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little house. Just what I was looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in a cozy cabin
Enjoyed everything about our week long stay. Cabin was very clean and comfortable. Nice kitchen and the BBQ out back made preparing meals easy. Great tv and Wi-Fi. Very quiet neighborhood. Had a family of deer come by on two occasions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly cozy
Loved everything about our stay. Very well-designed property, great for a couple. Really hope to come back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
Squirrels Nest is an absolute dream! A beautiful accommodation and all the necessary amenities nestled in a forested surrounding. Very comfortable and nicely decorated. Close to the cafe, restaurants, grocery store, etc. We would happily look forward to staying here again! Thanks to our gracious hosts!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay In Beautiful Spot
The Squirrel's Nest is comfy, homey, and very well equipped. You feel like you are secluded in the woods yet only 5 minutes from all the conveniences that you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away!
The property was clean, comfortable and easy to get to. I would definitely stay there again. The property owners did a fabulous job providing us with information about the cottage and surrounding areas.Great signage throughout the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood in great location
A very cozy and comfortable cabin surrounded by plenty of woods to make it private. Very close to Auburn, convenient to I-80 and SH49. We hiked the trail, gazed at the stars, and woke up to deer in the yard. An absolutely wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annita S., Soquel

Liked: Cleanliness
I will be back
Great location, clean, easy to fine. Everything I needed except the fish!! Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Little Cottage
Had everything we needed for a weekend visiting family in the neighborhood. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cornejo's
A wonderfull and peacefull stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Discovery Bay, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Meadow Vista Anniversary Retreat.
My wife and I truely enjoyed our anniversary weekend at this very charming home, surrounded by wild flowers which attracted a female deer each morning and evening, a male and female turkey with 3 babies each morning, a pair of long eared jack rabbits each evening. We relaxed among the tall pine trees listening to the birds sing each morning. If you are looking for a place to relax among nature in the forrest, we recommend that you come rent this home. We look forward coming back here very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Squirrels Nest
This property was awesome. Clean, quiet, tasteful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house in the woods!
We really enjoyed our stay in the peaceful Squirrel’s Nest. We were secluded in the woods but at the same time just minutes away from anything we needed-shopping, restaurants, hiking and more! The kitchen is spacious and the beds are comfy. It’s really great to be able to relax on the front and back patios and enjoy the birds and squirrels. I would highly recommend this place and look forward to future visits!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M., Hollister, Ca. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy, cute, quiet and private in a beautiful wooded setting
I was up there to celebrate my birthday with my adult daughter. It’s a good jump-off point to visit the Gold Country, Truckee and Tahoe. We used to live very nearby and are familiar with the area. The neighbors are VERY far apart, so you have a nice feeling of privacy. You can see other homes, so it’s not so secluded that you feel completely out in the middle of nowhere, it’s a perfect location. It’s a short drive into town, and out to I-80. There’s a great grocery store in town, and we also enjoyed eating at the Tin Lantern Bar and Grill, also right there in Meadow Vista. We absolutely loved our stay at this precious cabin. It was very comfortable, updated and very well stocked. I don’t know if I was just exhausted from all of the driving around we did, but I slept better than I have in years. It was perfect for two people. Inez the property manager was very responsive to my questions and when I updated her to let her know we arrived safely and got in just fine. She was very friendly and easy to contact. It gets very hot up there, and the air conditioner did a wonderful job of keeping us cool and comfortable. That is a must for me! We did see deer on our last day, but saw them all over the place while driving around the neighborhood. Let me leave you with some good dining options. Edelweiss for breakfast and lunch and Awful Annie’s for breakfast, both in Auburn. Happy Wok for Chinese, and Pizza Express, both in Auburn, and Dine and Dash in Colfax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hide away!
Great little cabin, it had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the woods
Really nice place. We really enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country vacation
We absolutely enjoyed our stay in Meadow Vista. The cottage had everything we needed. We loved the privacy but convenience to groceries and highway. One thing that would have been nice to have is a closet in the bedroom...but we were able to use the utility closet in the dining area. We were attending a large family wedding and needed to hang suits and dresses up. Great place to stay and would highly recommend. Would use again!! Thank you Ron and Elise
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Place to Stay for Auburn and White Water Rafting
My girlfriend and I took a last minute trip up here to raft the American River and found this cute property online. The place is a nice little place for couple that is tucked away in the woods. It has all the amenities that you would wanted on the vacation and is secluded. Plus it close to Auburn and a bunch of local trails. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Freshly Remodeled Cabin
We had a very nice stay. The owner was very clear and punctual in her communication. The cabin is freshly remodeled and well supplied. There wasn't a lot of clutter. Everything was super clean. The central air-conditioning worked very well. The place is very quiet and secluded. When you look out the windows, the tree trunks are lovely, yet everything is carefully cleared for fire safety. We saw a hawk flying near the ground a couple of times and a number of deer. There is a very nice restaurant in Meadow Vista called The Tin Lantern which we highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Convenient, Forest home
Beautiful locations seen deer right by house nearly everyday. Very quiet, and we were not bothered by anyone. Felt secluded but we were close to all the activities we had planned to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Albert O.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Property Manager & Terrible Customer Service
We have been loyal, satisfied VRBO customers for almost 15 years. On this occasion, we made reservations with the owner. Thereafter, the "property manager" called us, introduced herself and told us she would be the sole contact for "anything" we needed. We checked in and dropped off our belongings. When we returned at 10:30 pm, the combination lock failed on the front door & we were locked out w/our belongings inside. As instructed, we called the property manager four different times at about 15 minute intervals & texted once. She never answered or returned our calls. We were exhausted & totally unfamiliar with this area. The only option left was to depend on GPS to find us a hotel room. When we arrived at the hotel and explained our dilemma, the staff could not have been more compassionate and provided us with toiletries and as much as they could to make our stay better. They exhibited the same 5-Star customer service we are used to when dealing w/VRBOs in the past. Instead of giving us a courtesy call, the so-called "property manager" must have called the owner because the next day the owner contacted us and apologized for the lock but explained it away by saying it had "never happened before". She also explained that the property manager could not help us because she was at her job. In essence, the owner did not have a property manager. She also advised us there is a hidden set of keys on the property and blamed us for the problem because we did not contact her. We told her the property mgr. instructed us she was the sole contact on any problems, we were not made aware of an extra set of keys, and that we did not have the owners phone number. We advised her we expected a refund for the night they locked us out of the property and advised her of the hotel charged us $300.00. She said she would confer w/her husband and call us back. Just like the property manager, she abandoned us and never called us back. We found the hidden key and used it to get in again. We saved all the phone call records, texts, emails and hotel receipts that support this review. Thank you. BTW: We have the same locks on our 2 homes so I was able to work on the lock and applied WD40 they had on the property. It worked the rest of the time we were there except once..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Family Retreat
The property was a delight! It was our first time in Auburn, and the house was easy to find - and nestled nicely into the woods. It was close enough to town for necessities. Plus, it was great to have a washer/dryer with supplies... and the kitchen was also well stocked. We definitely plan on visiting this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy cabin
The cabin was so cute, clean, warm and cozy. Very quite, and comfortable. The kitchen was beautiful, well stocked and space for family dinners. I will definitely rent this place again when we are in the area. Close to Auburn, Grass Valley and Nevada City.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
Really enjoyed our stay in this quiet and cute cabin located in a private setting. The house was recently remodeled and is very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the use of the king bed, large tv and spacious kitchen. Even saw some deer outside the window in the morning. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021