Title: Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498200/33498200/w797h600x1y1-6b0f77c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498200/33498200/w797h601x0y0-dd008d4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498200/33498200/66fed975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498200/33498200/w798h600x0y1-977e8280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498200/33498200/29932a45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. 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 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). 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. The internet is slow and the wifi can be spotty. It's all we can get out here. 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 should you have questions or concerns after booking or during your stay. Note: Wifi is AT&T and is unreliable. Checking emails is usually ok, but surfing the net is hit or miss. If you need better wifi, please consider another option. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 650 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33504100/33504041/a1d8b2c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub Nevada City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 113 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=33504041&PinnedHotelID=33504041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100221800/100221800/86ecc4bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Forest Mountain Cabin, minutes to Downtown, trails, rivers & lakes Nevada City - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=100221800&PinnedHotelID=100221800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117200/27117181/89b5d817.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Away from city lights, nestled in the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains Grass Valley - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 123 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=27117181&PinnedHotelID=27117181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62590000/62589300/62589284/027c8df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creekside Hideaway Nevada City - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews CA $224 CA $408 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=62589284&PinnedHotelID=62589284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107900100/107900092/8657d6ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Farmhouse with Pond & Forest View in Beautiful Grass Valley Grass Valley - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=107900092&PinnedHotelID=107900092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34299400/34299384/41cff4c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home Grass Valley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=34299384&PinnedHotelID=34299384&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66700000/66699200/66699111/6c3480ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No Cleaning Fee! 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Lundy room is around back. use 1/2 dry laundry sheet per load. Wash all dishes and wipe down kitchen counters. Leve ky on stand. No need to lock door. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number 46822 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Family Pet Friendly! Close to Town the River ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.30119%2C-121.03020&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=doo5udxr6009OJZrAjLfvREVv3E=) Nevada City, CA #### What's nearby - Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - Off Broadstreet Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Nevada Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Scotts Flat Lake - 15 min drive - 14.9 km #### Getting around - Colfax Station - 29 min drive - Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 82 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Willo - ‬8 min drive - ‪National Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dakan - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Nevada City Retreats: Mama Bear's Cabin. located? > Located in the heart of Nevada City, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from South Yuba River State Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Tahoe National Forest Headquarters. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? 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