Family-friendly vacation rentals in Gold Country

Ruby the Red Caboose

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV. Authentic 1950s caboose converted into a private guest suite that captures the glory days of train travel. Enjoy the famous 100-mile view from the cupola as you sip your coffee in the morning or your cocktail in the evening. Watch the steam engine (or the wild horses) go by from your private covered deck. Easy access to the V&T Railroad, bars, restaurants, museums, and all that VC has to offer. Choo choo! Please note the pic of the stairs!

LaCava Inn -Mediterranean suite w/ hot tub & view!

This is LaCava Inn! Be transported to a Mediterranean hideaway in this one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast suite with stunning pastoral views, a hot tub and conveniently located on the Placer wine trail. The suite accommodates 2 adults and was designed specifically to be your peaceful and romantic retreat. LaCava Inn is stocked with a fully functioning kitchen, dining nook, bed cove, spacious bathroom, private balcony, and sunk in hot tub overlooking breathtaking views. A destination in itself!

Land Yacht AirDream - w/ Hot tub & Creek access

Just a 4-minute drive from downtown Nevada City and yet totally secluded, this absurdly magical Airstream Land Yacht has elevated glamping to the next level. Imagine being completely nestled under a canopy of trees while maintaining every creature comfort you can imagine. Hot tub? Check. Creek access? Wifi? Check. Outdoor shower and movies over a gas fire pit? Check, check. No expense was spared to both design and create this epic yet romantic, one-of-a-kind vacation experience. Bon Voyage!

Llama lookout cottage w/a Pool, Hot Tub & Gardens

A healing “Llama treat" retreat. Elegant cottage overlooking a meadow-full of llamas and their babies. Relax in the outdoor hot tub, swim in the large swimming pool, take a walk along a seasonal creek, stroll in the lush gardens or just relax on the green lawn. The cottage has a full kitchen and is very suitable for families with children of all ages. Enjoy the outdoor sitting & dining areas, the hanging hammock and the friendly dogs & cats. My books & gift store: Mosaic is open daily.

Playful Mountain Sunset Escape

Starting from two cargo containers, this home was built to be a seamless space to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing any luxuries while you play. Designed to be an off-grid, sustainable home, this house features a movable glass wall, which opens the living room into the outdoors facing the setting sun. Beautiful native landscaping surrounds a basketball court and covered dining area. Indoors, natural light and a playful spark runs throughout with a second story hammock to enjoy it all!

River Lodge w/ Hot Tub, Views & Private Swimming

Copper Lodge is a private 12-acre retreat with shaded outdoor living, river access, and spacious areas to spread out and unwind. The property works as both a Yosemite basecamp and a destination itself. Explore the park or stay on-site to swim the river, relax in the hot tub, or enjoy long summer evenings outdoors. Fast Starlink supports remote work, and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces make it easy for families and groups to connect. Approx. 1 hr from two Yosemite NP entrances.

Camp Earnest King Yurt in Twain Harte

Welcome to Camp Earnest, a 21 acre former summer camp tucked into the Sierras in northern California, about 140 miles east of SF. You'll be staying in one of our brand new cozy yurts tucked into the trees and the hillside. Camp Earnest sits in a ponderosa, cedar and manzanita forest, with light snow in the winter and mild summers. We have a year round creek and hikes right off our property. Nearby are Dodge Ridge Ski Area, Pinecrest Lake, Calaveras Big Trees SP & Yosemite NP.

Glashaus | Lakeview Glass Dome + The Perch

Escape to Glashaus, an architecturally designed glass dome perched above New Melones Lake. Surrounded by ancient granite outcroppings, this private retreat combines luxury with nature, featuring panoramic lake views, an outdoor spa bath, open-air shower, and our signature outdoor kitchen and lounge—The Perch. Watch the sunrise from bed, cook dinner above the lake, and end the evening beneath some of California's darkest star-filled skies.

Your private Yurt in the woods -2 miles to town!

Experience the Beauty of the Sierra foothills and the Yuba River in our Yurt tucked into the forest just 2 miles from downtown Nevada City. Country Living magazine listed Nevada City as one of the top 10 small cities. Grass Valley is 10 minutes away as well and has more food, shopping, and entertainment for you. Access to the Yuba River is as close as 20 mins to Edwards Crossing and 20 mins to Hoyts Crossing on Highway 49.

Relaxing Cabin Retreat - Hot Tub, Sauna with View

Escape to a modern, beautifully designed container cabin tucked among the tall trees of Pioneer. This peaceful retreat offers total privacy, clean modern comfort, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for couples, solo travelers, and anyone needing a quiet reset. Enjoy morning coffee in your private sunroom, evenings by the fire pit, and star‑filled skies you simply can’t get in the city.

River View Guesthouse | King Bed + Fast WiFi

Escape to a peaceful private suite overlooking the Bear River canyon. This newly remodeled 1-bedroom suite features a king bed, full kitchen, fast WiFi, Smart TV, private entrance, parking, mountain/river views, and access to a private river area about a 5-minute walk away. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, remote workers, small families, and Auburn adventure trips.

Mountain-View - Balcony | The Dome

 Our Glamping geo dome- This Dome away from home in the beautiful rolling hills of Newcastle California is anything but ordinary. And you will cherish your memories from here forever! Experience the ultimate glamping getaway in our beautiful Boho inspired dome with luxurious bedding, full sized private bathroom, and butcher block countertop kitchen.