Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Cottage
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Bedrooms
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1
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Bathrooms
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1
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;Maximum event attendees: 10;Please contact us directly about hosting an event
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Max Occupancy
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3
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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2497107
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Perched in the Sierra Nevada foothills overlooking Tahoe National Forest, the Hummingbird House is a short drive from historic Grass Valley and Nevada City, yet feels private and remote. Whether a romantic getaway, a small family vacation, or a solo escape from the city, you will find tranquility and beauty here. Enjoy the gardens, views and fresh air. Expect comfort and convenience...spectacular sunrises and sunsets...picturesque and peaceful.
The Hummingbird House is a cozy studio cottage on our beautiful 7 acres property a short drive from historic downtown Grass Valley. There are two other houses on the property (one we live in, one with a long-term renter). We’ve got cell service and WiFi.
The cottage offers a plush king bed and a desk area if you need to work remote (while gazing longingly out the window at the trees, mountains and birds of course). Full bathroom with shower and tub, a kitchen with stove, microwave, oven, toaster, coffee maker - all the utensils and cookware you need. We provide freshly ground coffee and a few tea options.
Additional sleeping options are the convertible couch in the living room area, which folds down into a full size bed (mattress topper offered for extra comfort) and/or we can provide an air bed.
The cottage has a wrap-around deck with dining table and chairs and a futon that can fold down into a bed for optimum stargazing and napping. There is also a private patio and porch swing, in case everyone needs their own little outdoor nook.
Guests are encouraged to explore the property! Sit by the pond, try out our makeshift disc golf course (i.e. trees for targets!), utilize the shared outdoor kitchen equipped with sink and bbq, walk the land, play cornhole, watch what we like to call "Hummingbird TV".... And we highly recommend exploring the garden to see what's in season, make yourself a bouquet, or pick some plums, pears, apples, etc! With over 90+ different flowers, trees, herbs etc growing on the property there is lots to explore. We can also provide binoculars and a bird guide for the bird enthusiasts!
Dogs are welcome, but please note there are other dogs that live on the property that might come say hello! They are friendly, but you can let us know if it's an issue. We advise that you leash your dog while exploring the property if they don’t do well with other dogs - also this can be helpful as pups do like to take off into the forest once they catch a glimpse of a jackrabbit!
Please note that in the winter after a heavy storm, our well water may get discolored from the clay soil mineral sediment. While it is completely safe (we have it tested), and it's the same water we use ourselves for showering and such, it isn't great for drinking and cooking. So we provide you with large jugs of spring water, as much as you need.
Grass Valley is home to this cottage. Northstar Mine Powerhouse & Pelton Wheel Museum and Grass Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nevada County Fairgrounds and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. Center For The Arts and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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