Minutes from historic Nevada City and Scotts Flat lake, 45 minutes from Sugar Bowl and Boreal ski resorts, this charming home is nestled among the trees and set back from a quiet street. Beautifully decorated, the home features a chef's kitchen, open floor plan with luxurious furnishings and serene outdoor spaces. Enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, lake and river activities, or shopping and dining in historic Nevada City. Back home you can soak in the hot tub and relax in the big private back yard. This large modern but rustic home is quiet and peaceful, set amongst towering redwood, oak and maple trees. The state of the art kitchen is fully stocked with all new stainless appliances including; 6 burner gas cook top, two ovens, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer and beverage refridgerator. Also provided are dishes, silverware, serving pieces, small appliances and utensils to make cooking together during your stay fun and easy. The large dining table easily seats 8-10 people. The home's fourth bedroom can also function as a large work from home office space. Cell reception is very strong throughout and the home has high speed internet. The living room has a large flat screen TV with Xfinity cable, a remote controlled gas fireplace to provide additional heat and a cozy atmosphere. Full sized washer and dryer are provided. The house has a brand new tankless water heater providing endless hot water. Half acre back yard is fenced and private. Hot tub comfortabley seats 4 -6 people (all children must be supervised in the hot tub). Large vegetable beds provide fresh produce for guests to enjoy during their stay (seasonal, not always available). Bedroom configurations: Bedroom 1 - Master with king size bed, private bathroom and large walk in closet. Bedroom 2 - Queen size bed. Shares full hall bathroom (shower/tub combo) with: Bedroom 3 - Queen size bed. Bedroom 4 - Large bonus room/office space has a full size luxury futon, adjacent to hall half bath. The home has bookcases full of books, games and puzzles for your enjoyment during your stay. Contact owner for special discounted rates for stays longer than 4 weeks, i.e longer term rental during ski season or summer holidays. Pets are welcome. Please be responsible with your pet and help us maintain our home, furniture and yard. Please pick up after your pet outside and do not allow pets to damage carpets or furnishings. Funds may be witheld from deposit if repairs or additional cleaning is required as a result of pet damage or staining. Please notify the owner of your intent to bring your pet along. Guests check themselves in using the secure key code access on the front door. A unique security code will be sent to guests prior to check-in. Guests have use of the entire home, including garage (internal opener only). Home is not wheelchair accessible although it is mostly on a single level. There are a few steps up to the front door, the office/4th bedroom and down to the garage. Early Check-In/Late Check-Out can be accommodated if desired. Contact owner with requests. This is strictly a no smoking house and property. Evidence or the smell of smoking will result in an additional cleaning fee of up to $500 to remove all odor and/or ash, butts or other damage as necessary. During winter visits snow may be an issue. Please bring chains and/or 4 wheel drive vehicles if you plan a snow adventure. PG&E Power Outages A Public Safety Power Shutoff, also called a PSPS, may occur in response to severe weather. PG&E may turn off power to help prevent wildfire and keep communities safe. Notice is usually but not always given by PG&E. The owner will forward any notices on to you prior or during your stay. Please note, reimbursment or late cancellations will not be allowed for in the event of a PSPS or other unscheduled power outage. We have battery power packs, flashlights and other resources avaialable to tide you over until power is restored. Enhanced 5 Step Cleaning Step 1: Prepare Ventilate the space before and during cleaning, when possible Use disinfectants approved by your local regulatory agencies for use against COVID-19 Always read the directions and warnings on your cleaning products carefully Wash or disinfect your hands, and wear a mask and gloves while cleaning Step 2: Clean Sweep, vacuum, dust, and/or mop areas before sanitizing Wash all dishes and laundry at the highest heat setting possible Wipe down hard surfaces with soap and water Step 3: Sanitize Spray high-touch surfaces in each room with an approved disinfectant spray Let the disinfectant stand for the length of time specified on the product label Allow the surface to air-dry Step 4: Check Refer to the best practices in each room-by-room checklist to make sure that all areas are cleaned and sanitized between each stay Share these requirements with your hosting team and cleaning professionals Step 5: Reset Wash your hands and replace gloves before replacing guest supplies, linens, and cleaning kits Safely dispose of or wash cleaning supplies and protective gear Don’t re-enter a room once it’s been sanitized Empty and/or clean your equipment (ex: vacuum, microfiber cloths) between each turnover During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to keep health and safety in mind. 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