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The Yuba Yurt

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· North San Juan, Nevada, California
5 acres hosted by Kathy O.
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The Yuba Yurt is "glamping", or an idyllic remote working location, at its best. Carefully appointed "simplicity" immersed in Nature, but with stable high speed internet, situated equidistantly between the three forks of the "wild and scenic" Yuba River. Enjoy! THE SPACE Venture to the heart of Yuba river country and experience the rustic comfort of glamping in a 30’ pacific yurt. A remedy for “Nature Deficit Disorder”, this is your opportunity to taste the magic of simple living in the round. Located on the North San Juan ridge at the edge of Tahoe National Forest, endless outdoor activities abound. Enjoy incredible hiking, crystal-clear swimming holes and world-class mountain biking trails during summer and pristine snow-play areas away from the crowds during winter. Take in gorgeous scenic drives and numerous points of historical interest--including Malokoff Diggins--from California gold rush period. Discover the active gold mining town of Allegheny, the scenic beauty of Downieville or soak the afternoon away at Sierra Hot Springs in Sierraville. The village of Nevada city--with all it has to offer--is just 20 minutes away. Or simply relax... As much a nature blind as a dwelling, the yurt is located on 5 peaceful acres of mixed oak and madrone woodland with a filtered view of the Sierra foothills, a claw foot bath tub under the stars and much more. Light and airy with both propane and wood heat, the well-designed interior features a spacious kitchen, a comfy queen bed and a full bathroom. The kitchen is stocked for a cook with quality cooking equipment and is supplied with oils, sauces and spices. Tranquil and rustic, but with WiFi and a small streaming set-up, there are also games and plenty of good books. A perfect anytime retreat! THE AREA RiverSea East is located on the San Juan Ridge, an area near Nevada City and Grass Valley that extends about 24 miles between the south and middle forks of the Yuba River. A small Nevada County community far removed from town, modern day North San Juan is part hippie, part isolationist, part new age and part conservative.It's only a 20 minute drive from downtown Nevada City, but since you have to drive up and down the heavily forested, windy river-canyon road, it feels rather remote. When you get there, it consists of less than ten businesses scattered around the mountains, a bushel of dreadlocked hippies, a bunch of pot farms, a vineyard, and LOTS of empty, undeveloped wood, making North San Juan a really beautiful place, surrounded, as it is, by forested mountains and rivers. North San Juan is a great place to explore. There's all kinds of hidden spots, neat places to go, river access with good swimming holes and little stores and cafes. This area is spotted with little organic farms, beautiful little houses and the occasional run-down looking trailer.Farm, house OR trailer, because North San Juan and the Ridge are so sparsely populated, every residence seems to have acres of property that the people are free to plant, enjoy or neglect at will. OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF PETS: Your well-behaved dog is welcome with advanced permission and agreement to our pet policy for an additional $10.00 per night. As this is a wilderness area with abundant wildlife, do not let your dog wander outside at night unattended. NEVER leave your dog unattended at the yurt or let them roam unleashed in the woods. Neighbors will report dogs who bark incessantly. PARTIES and extra visitors are not allowed. Quiet time in the neighborhood is 10pm SAVE OUR ROAD SPEED is 10mph at all times.Located on the North San Juan Ridge at the edge of Tahoe National Forest, endless outdoor activities abound. Enjoy incredible hiking, crystal-clear swimming holes and world-class mountain biking trails during summer and pristine snow-play areas away from the crowds during winter. Take in gorgeous scenic drives and numerous points of historical interest--including Malokoff Diggins--from California gold rush period. Discover the active gold mining town of Allegheny, the scenic beauty of Downieville or soak the afternoon away at Sierra Hot Springs in Sierraville. The village of Nevada city--with all it has to offer--is just 20 minutes away. The nightly rate includes a 10% county tax as well as a cleaning fee. When booking the request, please let us know if you'll be bringing any pets with you. Happy camping!
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Darcie O.recommends
December 12, 2024
The Yuba Yurt
Quiet reprieve in nature
We loved the yurt and the wood burning stove. Everything we needed was there. Plenty of instructions so you can feel fully self-sufficienct as you're definitely out there. Bed was comfortable, shower was hot, and our dog enjoyed the space, too.
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Jamie R.recommends
September 2, 2024
The Yuba Yurt
We loved it!! It was perfect for my husband and our dog Otis. We loved swimming in the yuba river. Will definitely be back again!
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Matt S.recommends
August 25, 2024
The Yuba Yurt
The surrounding property was peaceful and the space was very beautiful. There was clearly a lot of thought and organization put into the setup. The informational binders had local history, food recommendations and detailed directions to local swimming holes. The outdoor bathtub was a treat! We slept well, cooked some delicious meals, ate outside while listening to thunder in the distance. We would definitely recommend and will visit again. Thank you so much!
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Crow L.recommends
August 20, 2024
The Yuba Yurt
I have to admit, my partner and I fell in love with the yurt-and the location! The yurt was cozy, had was very well-stocked with kitchen supplies. The outdoor tub was stellar even in mid-August, it was totally usable and relaxing. The location is honestly pretty great, there is cell service and its close to local haunts like Mother Truckers (6 min drive), Ananda deli (7 min), and the South Yuba river. We'll definitely be coming back to enjoy again!
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Donald R.recommends
June 18, 2024
The Yuba Yurt
Great yurt with kitchen and bathroom Loved the outdoor tub
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Emily E.recommends
June 3, 2024
The Yuba Yurt
Gorgeous area!!
Very gorgeous and peaceful surroundings. Definitely glamping, but expect lots of bugs and critters! There were frogs living in the bathroom but I thought they were cute and fun. Would definitely recommend and book again.
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North San Juan, Nevada, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Kathy O.

Joined in October 2015
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