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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!

Harmony Mountain Retreat
If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil escape, you are looking at the right spot. Nestled beneath whispering conifers and oaks, this cabin boasts of beautiful mountain and valley views. Trails for hiking and premier mountain biking in the Tahoe National Forest; simply open your door and begin your adventure. Short drive to Nevada City and Yuba River; 45 minutes to ski slopes in the Sierras. The custom 600 sq. ft. private studio with a gas fireplace is fully equipped for up to 4 guests.

Grass Valley Treehouse Retreat near the Yuba River
Welcome to the Treehouse, nestled away on a 1.5-acre hillside with a panorama of towering oaks and California pines. Here you have the best of both worlds—secluded and surrounded by the natural beauty of the woods while being just minutes to the quaint historic mining towns of Grass Valley & Nevada City. It's the perfect escape for couples & small groups of friends—whether visiting local wineries, hiking trails, the Yuba River, or relaxing in front of the fireplace listening to the creek below.

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!

Cozy Cabin on Deer Creek
This charming "tiny" cabin is mountain-quiet, surrounded by oaks and pines, next to Deer Creek and the Tribute Trail, and Nevada City. Well-suited for solo adventurer, a couple, or a small family seeking a retreat. Equipped with a full kitchen, indoor bathroom, clawfoot tub under the stars, plenty of outdoor space, and upper loft for a child. Come swing in the hammock, jump in the creek, and relax on this secluded homestead ! Also, consider this on same property: airbnb.com/h/stugacreekcabin.

The Wild Fern House
Escape to our secluded luxury craftsman home nestled in the Nevada City foothills, hand built by the Hart family. This peaceful 3 bedroom retreat offers breathtaking views, modern amenities, and old world charm. Perfect for families or groups of friends, this private sanctuary is your ultimate getaway. Our home is located 25 minutes from downtown Nevada City, and just 10 minutes from the South Fork of the Yuba River. Come enjoy some of the best biking, hiking and river access in the county.

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!

Romantic Creekside-Hot Tub-Privacy
This rustically elegant cabin overlooks year round Rock Creek, on 30 private acres of woodland. High ceilings, french doors, a full kitchen, plush furnishings, wood burning stove and gas barbecue are part of the 650 sq ft of spaciousness. With a hot tub on the deck. Just ten minutes from historic Nevada City. The stargazing and tranquility are amazing. 100% privacy on property and at the creek. This studio cabin is perfect for couples or a solo retreat.

Tiny Miracle
Natural beauty surrounds this little abode. Inside, everything you might need lies at arm's reach. Tiny Miracle strives to be in harmony with nature. Thus, all cleaning products are natural and free of chemicals. All linens are composed of natural fibers and are dried in the sun--weather permitting. And, the tiny kitchen is stocked with organic teas and coffee. Tiny Miracle is a peaceful, quiet spot for a solo retreat; a writer’s haven.

Magical Lost Sierra Bungalow | Stargaze & Unwind
Step back in time at the Lost Sierra Bungalow, a cozy riverside retreat built in the 1960s using reclaimed timbers from 1800s Sierra Valley barns. Nestled where the Yuba River meets Haypress Creek, this peaceful hideaway opens to the sound of rushing water and birdsong. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the deck, cooking a meal with friends, or stargazing under string lights, this cabin invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature.

Magical Yurt in the woods - 2 miles from 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.
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Cabin rentals in North Star

Lighthus: A Contemporary Tahoe Retreat

Baby Bear's Cottage w/ hot tub.

Tahoe Treehouse | Hot Tub, Private Pier, Dome Loft

Fairy Tale Cottage Retreat, Love Dogs & Disc Golf

Cabin in the Woods.

Lake retreat Nevada city cabin

Glass Cabin Under the Pines | Hot Tub • Seclusion

Mountain eclectic cabin in Lost Sierras on 3 acres
Other great vacation rentals in North Star

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

Wilson’s Log Cabin

Clark’s Cozy Cabin

Cascade Dream

Zen Abode with Private Saltwater Pool and Hot Tub

Zome of the Lost Sierras

Stone’s Throw Getaway

Beautiful 3-Bedroom Cabin in LaPorte Near Lake
All about North Star
North Star is a small locality in northern California’s Yuba County that sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet, nestled between the Tahoe National Forest and the Plumas National Forest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is home to a variety of mountain-top pine tree forests, where freshwater creeks flow into dramatic, cliffside waterfalls. Within a short drive, reservoir lakes like the Little Grass Valley Reservoir attract visitors looking to bring their kayaks and canoes for tranquil paddles amongst the secluded mountains.
The Yuba County area encompassing North Star was one of California’s first established counties in the mid-1800s, when prospectors flocked here during the height of the Gold Rush. To the east of town, the Underground Gold Miners Museum helps tell the area’s rich mining history, as well as the stories of miners who lived and worked here.
What are the top things to do in North Star?
Sly Creek Reservoir
Sitting at more than 3,500 feet of elevation, Sly Creek Reservoir draws visitors on warm days to kayak and paddle through its sparkling blue lake waters. The reservoir is surrounded by enormous maple trees, showing off their deep green foliage during summer, winter, and spring, and shedding its green leaves for red and yellow in the fall.
North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
The 2.5-mile Phantom Falls hike across Table Mountain passes by small waterfalls and sprawling meadows of yellow California poppies. From the reserve’s parking lot, you can follow the unmarked trail at the entrance and continue until you reach the final waterfall and scenic outlook at the end of the trail, the 135-foot Phantom Falls. The water flows between a crevice of North Table Mountain’s flat-top mesa, and in spring, hundreds of colorful wildflowers cover the mesa above the cascading falls.
Plumas-Eureka State Park
Plumas-Eureka State Park sits on 4,500 acres of northern California forest, home to a variety of pine trees amid the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The park houses relics from California’s Gold Rush era with historic blacksmith workshops and a gold mining museum. You can watch live blacksmith demonstrations using tools from the 1800s and learn about the mining process that drew in thousands of new settlers to this area at the height of America’s Gold Rush.
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