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Hummingbird House - Scenic Peaceful Foothills Getaway only minutes from downtown

Cottage in Grass Valley with kitchen and patio

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Perched in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Hummingbird House is a tranquil retreat. Enjoy comfort and convenience amidst picturesque gardens, spectacular sunrises and sunsets with fresh mountain air. With a plush king bed, kitchen amenities including coffee maker and utensils as well as shared outdoor kitchen with BBQ for cooking.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hummingbird House - Scenic Peaceful Foothills Getaway only minutes from downtown

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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please contact us directly about hosting an event

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Please contact us directly about hosting an event
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

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Grass Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • North Star House - 14 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Lola Montez House - 17 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Empire Mine State Historic Park - 18 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Center For The Arts - 18 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 37 min drive
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Trailblazer Craft Pizza & Brews - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪El Favorito Taqueria - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hummingbird House - Scenic Peaceful Foothills Getaway only minutes from downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hummingbird House - Scenic Peaceful Foothills Getaway only minutes from downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hummingbird House - Scenic Peaceful Foothills Getaway only minutes from downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hummingbird House - Scenic Peaceful Foothills Getaway only minutes from downtown located?

Situated in Grass Valley, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Nevada County Fairgrounds, Northstar Mine Powerhouse & Pelton Wheel Museum, and Condon Park. North Star House and Grass Valley Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Hummingbird House - Scenic Peaceful Foothills Getaway only minutes from downtown Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Unplug and reconnect

It was a great cabin in a pleasant location. My wife and I were able spend quality time together and the hosts were always available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Hummingbird House. The shape of the living space is unique and comfortable, and the outdoor space is inviting and restful. The host was super attentive and attuned to our needs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoav H.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

My partner and I came to escape the grind of the city and enjoy some tranquility, and got exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful views galore, and a great place to bring the dogs for a relaxing weekend. There’s plenty of hiking, food and cute towns to visit. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

annabelle d.

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

nice quite place

Perfect spot to lounge around and take day trips from
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Holly O.

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

Stay at Hummingbird House

Hummingbird House is very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

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

Nice and Quiet

A nice place to stay, totally quiet! Great Hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine S.

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

Peaceful retreat

Lovely home in serene surroundings. Great place to rest, relax, read, and explore. Lots of birds and a couple of hares add to the ambiance. Fresh eggs from the hens and flowers from the garden make this a truly special place. Will definitely revisit when time allows. Thank you for sharing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layla T.

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

Little Slice of Heaven

We had an amazing time at this place! It was truly such a beautiful spot, and a great place to unwind. Tal was super attentive as a host, and even brought us fresh eggs in the morning! He encouraged us to explore the property and felt genuinely very welcoming. The grounds themselves are quite beautiful and their gardens are incredible! I did get bit by a lot of mosquitoes so I'd bring a citronella candle next time! Would definitely come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Perfect for Work and Relaxing

Hummingbird house is a calm, peaceful, and comfortable stay just 15 minutes from Grass Valley and Nevada City. I stayed for over a week with my dog, working remotely part time and then taking a tech-free vacation. The space is easy to work remote from, and my dog and I enjoyed walking around the roughly half mile loop around their property or heading out to go hiking (tons of dog friendly hikes nearby), reading in the shade, doing yoga on the porch and cooking in the kitchen. The farm fresh eggs and fresh flowers from the garden were such thoughtful touches. It feels very private and relaxing there. I would love to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

If you’re looking for privacy and forest this is your place. It was just 15 mins outside of GV

We had a nice and easy experience with this property, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Quite place to retreat too.

Didn't spend much time at the property but it was a lovely stay and the house was light and bight and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

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

Peaceful hideaway

My friend and I LOVED staying here. It was so peaceful and comfortable. We spent hours reading, writing, catching up on the porch with beautiful views of the mountains or the cozy sofa and dining nook. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Peaceful

Peaceful country setting was great for our holiday weekend exploring the area. Even though it’s out in the country it was close to the river, wineries and restaurants that we wanted to check out. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

great time

We had an awesome time @ the Hummingbird House. Tal answered all questions, helped and gave us fresh eggs for breakfast. We had a great time in the nature, we loved the quietness of the place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauri T.

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

Perfect Getaway

The house is remote, yet so close to town. We had all the family over for a reunion and though it is just a tiny house, there was ample room for everyone to enjoy! I will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Cozy

My daughter and I stayed with are 2 pups. It was absolutely gorgeous and didn’t disappoint at all. We both wish we could live there, such a beautiful place. We definitely will go back and recommend to are family and friends. The host even brought us fresh farm eggs. If you are looking for a quite cozy place to stay, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Beautiful, peaceful, private, and charming

The Hummingbird House offers a wonderful getaway. The place is comfortable and clean, and the hosts have stocked it with everything one needs - including fresh eggs from their chickens. The property is private and out it in country, yet close enough to easily go back and forth to town (or in our case, the Bluegrass Festival at the Fairgrounds). The view is incredible and the hosts couldn't be more welcoming or accommodating. We love the Hummingbird House!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Barbara A.

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

Serene Getaway

Was a perfect spot for a quiet fall study getaway for my daughter. Thoughtful little touches like fresh eggs from their chickens! Friendly and low key check-in and communication. Beautiful calm view, wildlife, and -of course - hummingbirds! Nevada City is close for a pleasant day outing. Was also a perfect spot for our high energy dog. She made friends, had fun walks, and got to hang out on the porch and in the yard. Will definitely keep on our favorites list for future getaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Oakland, CA

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

Cozy Getaway

We had a lovely stay at the Hummingbird House. The house was cozy and comfortable, especially the lovely bed. We got a great nights sleep. The host was friendly and a dog lover, which was great. We were able to walk around the property with our dog, and even in his old age he did a little chase with the host's dog, which was a treat for him. Would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

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

Beautiful

Perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery, beautiful views wildlife and birds— loved the hummingbirds! Close enough to Grass Valley to get there easily and quickly. The hosts have a lovely garden and graciously shared — the flowers, herbs, apples and tomatoes—- just delicious! I loved it all! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at the Hummingbird House! It was peaceful, quiet and a great place to unplug. There was convenient laundry on site and Tal and Audra were communicative and very kind and helpful. They even dropped off sweets for New Year’s Eve after asking if we had any dietary restrictions, which we do. Although the home feels secluded there is a grocery store as well as Petco only 15 minutes away. Downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City are fun to explore and also nearby! There is another property next door I believe, but we didn’t see the other guests and only heard them nearby once. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla R.

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

Peaceful

The property was peaceful, comfortable and relaxing!. The kitchen had everything we needed. I am not a morning person but because the other guests commented about the sunrise I had to see it too. The sunrise over the mountains was breathtaking! And the blackberries were quite sweet! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myra M.

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

Comfortable and Spacious

Hummingbird House is clean and spacious, and has pretty much everything you need. The views are very pretty and there is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy--with decking on three sides and lots of outdoor furniture and three sets of sliding doors. The only negative I would mention is that the laundry room is on the other side of the bedroom wall, so you can hear the washing machine when it is running and it was somewhat loud. Also, there is no TV, but if you want to watch TV (as we did) a laptop and your own streaming service works just fine. Internet was functional--a touch slow but that is common in rural areas. It's located about ten minutes from town by car, so you get a true country experience while still being close enough to all the Grass Valley shops and restaurants. The bed is large and quite comfortable, as is the sofa. There's a functional little work space, and the kitchen has everything you need, including a gas stove and full-size fridge. Note that the "bedroom" isn't an enclosed room, but has separation from the other areas of the cottage, so someone sleeping late likely would not be disturbed by activities in the kitchen or living room areas. Hummingbird House is a great value and very comfortable, and Tal and Audra are communicative and accommodating hosts. It was pretty close to perfect, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

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

Quiet, beautiful home

Tal and Audra were really helpful in letting me check in early and letting me know I’d left something behind. The house is beautifully decorated on the inside and made for a really cute work from home space for me for a couple days! While not “downtown” in Grass Valley, the location is really pretty with very nice views and lots of wildlife, especially birds, and an easy 15 mins to the Main Street area in town. The house was well stocked and had a helpful guide for the area, which was super sweet of them to provide!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Hummingbird House

My fiance and I had a wonderful stay at the Hummingbird House. The thoughtful touches the owners left for our arrival made us feel immediately at home. Their kindness and helpfulness surpasses any host I've encountered in the past. The property itself is beautiful, natural light and large windows to enjoy the sunrise. Comfortable sitting areas on the porch to enjoy your morning coffee. The house has everything you need, and the hosts are nearby and willing to provide anything else you might need during your stay. The garden is beautiful, and you are urged to pick fresh fruits and veggies for your use (which were delicious by the way, thank you). I wish we had more time to explore the property (we were in town for a wedding that took up a majority of our time), but we will definitely be returning! Thank you again, your home provided the comfort and relaxation we desperately needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022