Family-friendly vacation rentals in Nevada City

Catherine stands out as a host who feels a special connection to the home she shares on Airbnb. She clearly loves the place and is invested in the best possible outcome for everyone. It's more than just a business to her. We did some cooking and baking in the kitchen and felt wowed by how well stocked the kitchen is. It had everything we needed and then some. The home maintains the charm of its history, which we loved. Downtown Grass Valley is so, so nice, and it's just a short walk from A Victorian Rose. I especially appreciated Catherine's recommendation of Caroline's Cafe. That's our kind of cafe, top to bottom. We visited at least four times! Grass Valley itself is such a lovely destination. Five stars all around!

This property is a literal slice of heaven. It's so peaceful and magical and feels worlds away when only being a few minutes to town. The house was one of the most comfortable airbnbs we have stayed in – and we have stayed in many! Our whole family enjoyed it. Great for adults, kids and lots of room for your dog run and explore. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Gil's Grass Valley home is PERFECTION. Truly a character home with magic in every corner: a creek in the backyard, badminton, ping pong, hot tub, huge projector for TV, lot's of comfortable bedrooms, and a rope swing in the kitchen! We had a great month staying at this home and enjoyed the quick walk into Grass Valley, and amazing proximity to Nevada City. It comfortably accommodates guests and feels spacious. Thank you so much Gil and Family for a great month :) We can't wait to visit again!

The cabin was clean, comfortable, not too far from town. We had a great weekend, recommending to everyone.

What a paradise this place is! So peaceful and idyllic. The sauna and hot tub area was the highlight of the stay. And we loved getting body treatments from Shari and Mia!

Husband and I stayed at Dawns place for our anniversary. Our stay was peaceful and private. The view was spectacular. Waking up to that view everyday was like a scene out of a movie. The Moon at night was perfect as well. The pictures on the description was exactly what it was like! Thank you Dawn for opening your home to us!

Love love love this place. So much space yet warm and cozy: perfect. The rooms are spacious, and there was tons of places, inside and out, to relax, hangout, read. Hot tub was private yet scenic, very easy to unwind. Will visit again!

Lynne and her husband and her dogs received us with open arms. They took time out of their day to get to know us a little and even introduced us around the property. Lynne was very helpful in explaining the amenities in the room and how to use everything. She was also helpful in recommending a few places to go around and explore. She had recommended us to go visit a tulip garden and it was without a doubt a very beautiful spot. A very cinematic and safe experience. We will back in the future! I would recommend a million times!! Thank you, God bless!

My time with Susan was exactly what I needed. After leaving a stressful job that took a toll on my mental health, I needed to get away from the city. Being at the farm with my dog in tow was exactly what my soul needed. Thank you to Susan for the wonderful hospitality!

This is a great place to stay in Nevada City. It is remarkable to be able to house a large family gathering under one roof and still be only minutes from downtown Nevada City by foot. On top of that, the spacious backyard along the creek offered great quiet time. The house is well-stocked including the kitchen which had everything we needed to cook for a large group; including good frying pans!

Donna was super responsive and helpful and the place was incredibly comfortable, clean, well stocked and beautiful. I would 100% stay here again. It has everything you need and is so peaceful and quiet but close to town!

This place felt like home! The hosts thought of every possible need, from fishing to crosswords! Absolutely ZERO complaints! 10/10 experience!

Very nice and accommodating host.

The place was cute, bright, and clean. If you like a firmer mattress, you’ll likely struggle—we found the mattress way too soft. I’d echo what the other reviewers said about the sound carrying from upstairs. Make sure you spend a little while sitting on the couch if the lavender is in bloom as there is a hummingbird into the lavender nectar. We saw it several times during our stay!

The Cottage was just what I needed at the time. Very peaceful and isolated amidst the tall cedar and pine trees. Even the snow was welcome for the short time it was there. The wood stove provided the cheer that always brightens dreary days and the firewood was plentiful. Trish was most prompt in replying to my contacts and I'm very happy to recommend The Cottage to anyone who wants a peaceful respite away from it all.

Cozy place within easy walking distance of the downtown. Very quiet street. Comfortable and convenient stay.

Tom was the most gracious host one could ask for. From booking to checkout, Tom made himself available for any and all questions. He provided some insights about finding the house and tips on maneuvering onto the property. He personally met me and my family at check-in, provided us some insights on the property and the area, and helped with access to the lake. The house and grounds are immaculate. Clean, well stocked kitchen, and fresh linens. The property has everything you could ask for with lake, pool and hot tub access. . The private setting is the ultimate topping on the cake. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to connecting with Tom for future trips!

Stayed here with a group of friends - lots of beds so we each got our own, which is rare. The house was well stocked - kitchen, towels, etc. We enjoyed using the indoor/grotto hot tub. Cute shops & restaurants in the area (15-20ish mins). Thanks for a great stay!

No words to describe how absolutely thoughtful in every way Heather’s home is. Down to the tiniest detail. She had everything you could need or want and more! I can’t wait to go back. Absolutely beautiful. My version of a Barbie dream home! ♥️

I rented Don and Kathy’s home to throw a baby shower. Keep in mind there is an event fee if you’ll have guests joining for the day, but it was very reasonable, especially for everything this house and our hosts gave us in return. There was so much open green space, greenhouse was more spacious and beautiful than what it looked like in the photos, and you can tell they put a lot of love and care into this family home. It was very clean and guest ready, but you can tell people actually live here and IMO it felt made it feel warmer compared to company owned Airbnbs that feel sterile. When they say their kitchen is fully stocked, they mean FULLY stocked. Don and Kathy are excellent hosts as well - they were so responsive and responded personally to all our messages and very quickly. When you get close the roads are not lit, so for some it might be a little scary to navigate in the dark. Just drive slow and once you get to where GPS drops you off it’s easy to see the house from the road!

We had a awesome time, our host provided great communication and the house was exactly what we hoped for. The weather was hot and the pool was the perfect, AC was cold for when we couldn't be in the pool. Fun to play pool, chess, cards and watch movies in the theatre room. Great kitchen with everything you need. Thank you for having us.