Lost Mine Retreat in Nevada City

Lost Mine Retreat, a new custom log home.  Quick easy access to Scotts 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 Mountain 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.

A stone's throw from the Retreat lies a charming community park with a swimming pond, walking trail, horseshoe pit, BBQ area, playground and sand volleyball court.  Just over a mile to Scotts Flat Lake the south side boat ramp provides access for swimming, boating, water skiing, sailing, fishing and kayaking on this pristine body of water.

• Master suite with queen bed, private bath.
• Second bedroom offers a trundle bed for two or conversion to a king size bed for a couple.
• Third bedroom features two twin beds and a game table.
• Loft includes a full size futon.
• Antique clawfoot bathtub/shower.
• Additional queen size air mattress 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 internet access.
• Weber charcoal BBQ on the patio.
• Two lake kayaks, one single and one tandem for one or two paddlers.

Nevada County was the site of the most prolific gold mining activity during the 1800's.  It's historic sites offer museums, Malakoff Diggins State Park and charming historical districts of Nevada City and Grass Valley for shopping and antiquing.  The region offers great hiking, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, golf, tennis, sailing, fishing and more. There are cultural/musical festivals all year long at the Nevada County Fairgrounds and during the winter season, Grass Valley hosts Cornish Christmas and Nevada City offers Victorian Christmas festivals.

$175 Mon through Thurs, $200 Fri through Sun/Holidays,  Two night minimum

$1000 per week (7 nights), $3000 per month

$250 security/cleaning deposit

10% added for Transient Occupational Tax

$100 cleaning charge for 6 occupants, $125 for up to 7 - 10 occupants

Minimum age for renter: 25