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Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town.

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A wooden cabin with a stone patio, a hot tub, and two chairs. - Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. (Nevada City)
A cozy log cabin interior with a living room featuring a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background. - Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. (Nevada City)
A rustic cabin with a stone-paved driveway, a parked car, and a sign indicating a flower shop. - Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. (Nevada City)
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. - Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. (Nevada City)
A cozy cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area. - Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. (Nevada City)
Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town.

  • Just 2.5 miles from downtown Nevada City you'll find Baby Bear's Cottage, a one bedroom, one bath, with your own private hot tub that has a view of the waterfall and pond, on 5 wooded acres adjacent to Papa Bear's Timber Lodge (listing # 46584). This cozy log cottage can be rented alone or for additional space when renting Papa Bear's Lodge. It is an ideal location for relaxing or exploring Nevada City , Grass Valley, or the South Yuba River, both only minutes away by car.
    We now have fiber optic internet! There is wifi calling from the cabins. There is a TV with satalite reception. and you can now stream from your devise. The kitchen features a small stove with oven, microwave, and under-the-counter size refrigerator. The bedroom boasts a comfortable king bed and the sounds of the waterfall directly outside. The air is fresh with pine and cedar scent. We are next door 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. You will hear these sounds occasionally, not constantly. In there off-season, you are you are invited to hike their trails. (Camp is is session from May -August) Just stop in at their office and ask permission. Let them know you are our guests.
    A $60 cleaning fee and 10% bed tax is charged in addition to the room rate. Extra guest charge for third guest is $20/nt. No pets are allowed in Baby Bear's Cottage for the benefit of our guests who have allergies. Sorry, no exceptions. If you have a pet, please see Mama Bear's Cabin for booking.

    In the heart of downtown Nevada City (2.5 miles) and Grass Valley (5 miles) you'll find great food, outstanding live theater and wonderful galleries and shops. Travel by car to skiing, river or lake kayaking and swimming. There are many bicycle trails through the surrounding hills and plenty of hiking trails. Local and out-of-town musicians can be heard almost any night of the week at several of the theater venues and restaurants. Check the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce web site at the bottom of this page for information on the many special events happening in the area. Try your hand at gold panning at the Yuba River, or near the covered bridge at Bridgeport a shot drive away,and visit the Historic Empire Mine. This area is ideal for mountain bikers, kayakers and hikers, and, for those looking for a romantic getaway. (Lake Vera is a small lake across the road, surrounded by summer camps and used exclusively by them.

    This is the perfect spot to unwind, and although Papa Bear's Lodge is next door, their activities and outdoor area and porch are away from Baby Bear's Cottage. The waterfall goes 24 hours so if you are sensitive to waterfall sounds at night, this may not be the place for you. On a dark night you can see the milky way. You may see a deer or two or Turkeys wander through the yard. This is definitely a special place.


    Keywords: Log Cabin Vacation Rental

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About the area

Located in Nevada City, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra Nevada Conservancy and South Yuba River State Park, while Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada Theatre are cultural highlights. Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Nevada City travel guide
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Nevada City, CA

What's nearby

  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
    8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nevada Theatre
    8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Center For The Arts
    14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds
    17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Scotts Flat Lake
    23 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Colfax Station
    29 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Northridge Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Dakan
    6 min drive
  • Fudenjuce
    8 min drive
  • Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar
    6 min drive
  • Communal Cafe
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 3 mi (5 km) of South Yuba River State Park and Tahoe National Forest Headquarters. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Baby Bear's Cottage w/ private hot tub, 6 minutes to town. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little cottage, perfect size for what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

This cabin is located in a beautiful located, it was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was perfect and the outside was awesome with the waterfall , pond, and hot tub was amazing with the deer, wild turkey, and the rest of the wildlife. Highly recommend to everyone
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picturesque getaway

Baby bear’s cabin was exactly what my partner and I needed- 4 days of peaceful quiet and relaxation in the woods. The house was clean, quiet and romantic. Couldn’t have asked for a better getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cabin

Stayed in Baby Bear (there’s also a papa bear and mama bear cabin on property. Very sweet cabin for 2 people . Owners were lovely and responsive. Cabin is cute and, although basic, is perfect for two people. Nice hot tub. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breath of fresh air

Property was exactly what we needed. Very cozy and quiet. Look forward to returning and possibly considering trying to rent the whole property for a wedding next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Baby Bear’s Cabin

My partner and stayed for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay! We LOVED the waterfall and tiered ponds! The hot tub was great to relax in at night. The property is located close to the historic town Nevada City. We were able to explore different things near us. We plan to rent the cabin again in the future, maybe even rent all 3 for our family as a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beautiful setting, unfortunately cabin floors and carpet dirty

When I arrive at a VRBO it is and was a beautiful setting. But one thing I really want clean are my floors. I noticed in the cabin of baby bear dog prints and what looked like unclean floors so I decided to get down on hands and knees and do a little cleaning to see just how dirty it was. I ended up cleaning the kitchen tile floor and the wood floor where we spent most of our time as carpet was in the bedroom. They were quite dirty. It’s like they had forgotten to clean it for sometime. The throw carpets were pretty dirty, so I put towels down all around so we could walk on the clean towels. we felt the bedding was a bit on the old side and needed some refreshing stains on the bedspread, etc. But other than that we slept like babies, the scenery is gorgeous with a waterfall in the back and a private Jacuzzi. It was close to hiking, which we loved! We would like to return if we felt the cleaning was better as the setting truly was beautiful and very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place close to the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the cabin! Everything was great.What a perfect way to spend our 40th anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay! Cozy cabin feel with tons to do in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous little private hideaway in gorgeous, quiet setting, only 3 miles from the heart of Nevada City. Clean, well-appointed, spacious for two, with a wonderfully private hot tub and impressive and delightful waterfall feature (!) out the door from the bedroom. Very comfortable bed, parking next to the cottage, good wifi connection and close to restaurants, shops and services. Excellent communication from great hosts. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
It was a cute size cabin, however, the furniture was very worn and outdated. The bedroom was overcrowded and not much space to use in the closet. The hosts were very accomodating and easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic mini family getaway in Baby Bear. Even though we crammed two kids in last minute, the host was extremely accomodating and our stay was amazing. It was hard to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property. Wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property! The owners were extremely responsive and kind. Can't say enough about this lovely, private and rustic retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little log cabin was perfect for me and my teen daughter. It felt private, the surroundings were beautiful. It was in a perfect location to explore the Yuba and Nevada City. The kitchen was basic but it had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, the power went out and we had to go to Grass Valley to purchase a flashlight as there were none in the cabin. It might be a good idea to have one available in the winter months. The cabin is cute and cozy and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was great! Quiet stay. Needed that. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! We’ll be back next year! - Tonya and family
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place was so cute!!

This cabin is so cute and perfect for a couples getaway! It had a hot tub next to a waterfall feature that was super relaxing to fall asleep to at night! Would definitely recommend and would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Little Getaway

Perfect for 2. We were only there at night due to a wedding but it was quiet and peaceful and darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is great! We absolutely love it, especially my mother. We have stayed a few times for her birthday now. We only regretted not booking for a third day. Thank you very much for having us. I apologize for leaving my mom’s cheesecake in the fridge when we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a great little Nevada City get away cabin

Sweet little cabin tucked just a few miles from town. Super friendly owners, easy check in and out, fresh roasted coffee beans and a small pond/waterfall oasis near your private hot tub. Super cozy, super clean rustic style cabin. I'm giving this place a five out of five.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022