[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lost Mine Retreat, Custom Hm w Spa, 7 mi to Nevada City, Scotts, 1 mi Flat Lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128200/27128119/5f9440ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128200/27128119/2ebe634e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128200/27128119/59603bd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128200/27128119/42363326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128200/27128119/88fe1499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A playground, laundry facilities, and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at Lost Mine Retreat, Custom Hm w Spa, 7 mi to Nevada City, Scotts, 1 mi Flat Lake. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Parking available ## 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. ### Lost Mine Retreat, Custom Hm w Spa, 7 mi to Nevada City, Scotts, 1 mi Flat Lake Nestled just inside the Tahoe National Forest, this beautiful log home sits high atop the remnants of an old hydraulic gold mine with panoramic views of Banner Mountains and the woods. This unique home gives one the experience of being peacefully secluded, yet is a short seven mile drive to downtown Nevada City, offering fine dining, entertainment, museums and shopping. The Retreat is ideal for family reunions, workshops and vacations for relaxing and recreation. If you are a writer looking for a place to peace out, there is no better place. A stones throw from the Retreat lies a charming community park with a swimming, Kayak, Paddle Board pond, beautiful walking trail, horseshoe pit, BBQ area, playground and sand volleyball court. The park is for rent and makes a great venue for a casual, affordable weddings, family reunions, or group get together's. Ask owner about it. Popular Scott's Flat Lake is less than a mile away. The south side boat ramp, provides access for swimming, hiking, boating, water skiing, sailing, fishing and kayaking and paddle boarding on this pristine body of water. The fishing is awesome too! Master suite with queen bed, private bath. Second bedroom offers a queen log framed bed and the third bedroom features two twin beds and a game table. Loft includes a full size sofa bed. Queen size Aerobed air mattress is also available. Antique clawfoot bathtub/shower. Queen size and twin air mattresses for the loft, great room or deck. Great room with grand cathedral Ceiling and gas fireplace. Fully equipped designer kitchen, service for twelve. Wireless high speed Starlink internet access. Dish Network HDTV, Blu-Ray DVD player. Cabin has internet so Netflix, Pandora, etc., access is possible on computer or tablet. Gas BBQ on the patio. Three lake kayaks, two single and one tandem with paddler, and two paddle boards along with life jackets etc.. Located only one mile from Scotts Flat Lake for great sailing, skiing, kayaking, fishing and swimming. A short walk to a local park with swimming pond, playground, horse shoe pits and sand volleyball court. There also good fishing year round. Park is available for rent for private parties, reunions and weddings. Lost Mine Retreat is very private. For the security of our guest travelers, the exterior driveway, all cabin entry areas, including hot tub egress, are motion sensor photo recorded. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free 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 - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Heated pool - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19091800/19091737/9f2ead00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spa, Quiet, Peaceful Near Rollins Lake, Local Hiking, Romantic, Reunion, Retreat Gold Run - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 110 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=19091737&PinnedHotelID=19091737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78080000/78070500/78070444/49230bc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Forest Retreat w/ Pool, Game Room, EV Charger. 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FIRE STORM warning: Refer to yubanet.com for local fire news, instructions and current conditions. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Pets will require an additional fee of $75/pet. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Hot tub has key locked cover. ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties $125 extra cleaning fee for parties larger than 6 ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: $125 extra cleaning fee for parties larger than 6 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 1235622 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Lost Mine Retreat Custom Log Hm w Spa 7 Scotts Flat Lake S House Lost Mine Retreat Custom Log Hm w Spa 7 Scotts Flat Lake S Lost Mine Retreat Custom Log Hm w Spa 7 Scotts Flat Lake S House Lost Mine Retreat Custom Log Hm w Spa 7 Scotts Flat Lake S House Lost Mine Retreat Custom Log Hm w Spa 7 Scotts Flat Lake S ## 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%7C39.26179%2C-120.90190&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DfxfyuYAoLM4JJR5d7VZGIXudYg=) Nevada City, CA #### What's nearby - Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 17 min drive - 12.5 km - Off Broadstreet Theatre - 17 min drive - 13.6 km - Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 17 min drive - 13.6 km - Nevada Theatre - 17 min drive - 13.6 km - Empire Mine State Historic Park - 21 min drive - 16.1 km #### Getting around - Colfax Station - 33 min drive - Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬19 min drive - ‪Northridge Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Stonehouse Restaurant - ‬14 min drive - ‪Creekside Restaurant - ‬14 min drive - ‪Nourish - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lost Mine Retreat, Custom Hm w Spa, 7 mi to Nevada City, Scotts, 1 mi Flat Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Lost Mine Retreat, Custom Hm w Spa, 7 mi to Nevada City, Scotts, 1 mi Flat Lake? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lost Mine Retreat, Custom Hm w Spa, 7 mi to Nevada City, Scotts, 1 mi Flat Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lost Mine Retreat, Custom Hm w Spa, 7 mi to Nevada City, Scotts, 1 mi Flat Lake located? > Located in the heart of Nevada City, this vacation home is steps from Tahoe National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Scotts Flat Lake. Pioneer Park and Miners Foundry Cultural Center are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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