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 Mountains 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. If you are a writer looking for a place to peace out, there is no better place.
A stones throw from the Retreat lies a charming community park with a swimming, Kayak, Paddle Board pond, beautiful walking trail, horseshoe pit, BBQ area, playground and sand volleyball court.
The park is for rent and makes a great venue for a casual, affordable weddings, family reunions, or group get together's. Ask owner about it.
Popular Scott's Flat Lake is less than a mile away. The south side boat ramp, provides access for swimming, hiking, boating, water skiing, sailing, fishing and kayaking and paddle boarding on this pristine body of water. The fishing is awesome too!
Master suite with queen bed, private bath. Second bedroom offers a queen log framed bed and the third bedroom features two twin beds and a game table. Loft includes a full size sofa bed. Queen size Aerobed air mattress is also available.
Antique clawfoot bathtub/shower. Queen size and twin air mattresses 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 Starlink internet access. Dish Network HDTV, Blu-Ray DVD player. Cabin has internet so Netflix, Pandora, etc., access is possible on computer or tablet. Gas BBQ on the patio.
Three lake kayaks, two single and one tandem with paddler, and two paddle boards along with life jackets etc.. Located only one mile from Scotts Flat Lake for great sailing, skiing, kayaking, fishing and swimming.
A short walk to a local park with swimming pond, playground, horse shoe pits and sand volleyball court. There also good fishing year round. Park is available for rent for private parties, reunions and weddings.
Lost Mine Retreat is very private. For the security of our guest travelers, the exterior driveway, all cabin entry areas, including hot tub egress, are motion sensor photo recorded.
