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Frolic Pond Cabin

Hosted by Matia · Grass Valley, California

4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed

90%

11 reviews

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All to yourself

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Located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills in Gold Country~ 15 min from Grass Valley, Nevada City or Colfax. There is the 'MUST SEE' yuba river nearby neavada city and grass valley, Greenhorn creek that runs into Rollins Lake very close to the property. Also the American River is another nearby beauty worth exploring. There is so much nature and beauty around our area. Frolic (property name) is a wild place with nature running the show. It is quiet and beautiful. Usually cooler because it is right on the water. The dock goes out to the 4 acre pond which is stocked with Bass. You will need to keep food inside of the Cabin/Sauna because we share the space with the animals that live here. The pond is shared with one other neighbor, so you may see other people playing on the pond or hear nearby activity through the trees. It's a great place to hang your hammock and bring a good book or birdwatch. Frolic has been an adventure for me in Saying Yes to life and the rewarding challenges it brings. I fell in love with the huge grama oaks, the pristine pond and the feral overgrown everything. It has been a workin' progress and lots of time to sweat, craft, pause and listen. The property is shaped like a pint glass, running north to south, with a lovely bowl the pond sits in and an ancient meadow up behind the cabin full of apples 🍎 & pears 🍐. Up the hill, a hotter zone, more exposed with its own beauty, where we live. On the occasion, one of us may come down to the pond for a swim, especially when it's too hot up top. We will be respectful but likely just need to cool down. Frolic has been a great teacher in reminding me to PLAY, relax and go with the flow. I hope you can find the same joy and rejuvenation here.Stay in the most precious mini cabin on a huge pond with another smaller pond right above it. It has a redwood dock and deck out in front of the cabin. Bring a hammock to hang in the trees or a pole for fishing. Bring your own bedding but you have access to a comfy, dbl mattress that can be up in the little loft or on the benches down low. There is no power, so bring your headlamps, and solar or battery operated twinkle lights for the best glamping experience. The cabin has a wood~burning stove, that heats the place, like a sauna should. It is used as both a sauna and sweet bunkhouse-summer cabin. It easily sleeps 2 and any extra guests would need to bring all tents and gear. There is a level grassy camping area near the cabin. There is a gorgeous new dock for lounging, swimming and accessing the pond with a ladder! Expect to hear frogs, birdsong and animals. Depending on when you visit there may be blackberries, apples, cherry plums or pears to fill your belly with. You can also swim, lounge or fish on the pond and maybe catch dinner. This is a rustic retreat, made with many creative hands and lots of love over time. There can also be dangerous aspects of it all and is best for adventurous, fearless, and agile humans. (Use at your own risk) An example is the boat could use new Oars and wooden seats but usually i just put a towel under my bum. There could be slivers on the dock, even with seasonal sanding. There will likely be some spiders or possible ants in and around the cabin. I've never been hurt by them but often sweep them out, if they are bothering me. (I have a handy dandy spider catcher device;) I want to welcome that the animals live here also and we get to visit and play nicely. There are many colors of dragonflies dancing all over the water, hummingbirds flitting about and cattails growing abundantly around the edge. There is also some water grasses that can tickle you as you swim. The pond gets really deep and cold out in the middle. The top layer of water gets comfortable warm and just dive down a bit to get even cooler in the hot summer days. This water is spring fed and stays colder than the Yuba river, by the end of summer. The cabin has a porch for relaxing, reading and unwinding from the spin of the world. There is a constant sound of falling water, as it tumbles into the pond nearby. You may hear the neighbors who have their house across the pond thru the trees but you wont likely see them. Your friendly dog(s) welcome and please have them on a leash or voice commanded. If your dog likes to attack and chase things, this isn't the place for you. Please Note that there are other landmates living on the property that may come to use the pond. We can discuss more if you have specific needs and requests around this, as we are all flexibly humans. Overall this Frolic land is nourishing, playful and peaceful. All the magic is available to slow your pace and be in awe!

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The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

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Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed

Stay in the most precious mini cabin on a huge pond with another smaller pond right above it. It has a redwood dock and deck out in front of the cabin. Bring a hammock to hang in the trees or a pole for fishing. Bring your own bedding but you have access to a comfy, dbl mattress that can be up in the little loft or on the benches down low. There is no power, so bring your headlamps, and solar or battery operated twinkle lights for the best glamping experience. The cabin has a wood~burning stove, that heats the place, like a sauna should. It is used as both a sauna and sweet bunkhouse-summer cabin. It easily sleeps 2 and any extra guests would need to bring all tents and gear. There is a level grassy camping area near the cabin. There is a gorgeous new dock for lounging, swimming and accessing the pond with a ladder! Expect to hear frogs, birdsong and animals. Depending on when you visit there may be blackberries, apples, cherry plums or pears to fill your belly with. You can also swim, lounge or fish on the pond and maybe catch dinner. This is a rustic retreat, made with many creative hands and lots of love over time. There can also be dangerous aspects of it all and is best for adventurous, fearless, and agile humans. (Use at your own risk) An example is the boat could use new Oars and wooden seats but usually i just put a towel under my bum. There could be slivers on the dock, even with seasonal sanding. There will likely be some spiders or possible ants in and around the cabin. I've never been hurt by them but often sweep them out, if they are bothering me. (I have a handy dandy spider catcher device;) I want to welcome that the animals live here also and we get to visit and play nicely. There are many colors of dragonflies dancing all over the water, hummingbirds flitting about and cattails growing abundantly around the edge. There is also some water grasses that can tickle you as you swim. The pond gets really deep and cold out in the middle. The top layer of water gets comfortable warm and just dive down a bit to get even cooler in the hot summer days. This water is spring fed and stays colder than the Yuba river, by the end of summer. The cabin has a porch for relaxing, reading and unwinding from the spin of the world. There is a constant sound of falling water, as it tumbles into the pond nearby. You may hear the neighbors who have their house across the pond thru the trees but you wont likely see them. Your friendly dog(s) welcome and please have them on a leash or voice commanded. If your dog likes to attack and chase things, this isn't the place for you. Please Note that there are other landmates living on the property that may come to use the pond. We can discuss more if you have specific needs and requests around this, as we are all flexibly humans. Overall this Frolic land is nourishing, playful and peaceful. All the magic is available to slow your pace and be in awe!

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No potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

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90% Recommend15 ratings · 11 reviews

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· November 2025

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

The cabin was very cozy and the scenery was beautiful. It was near a lot of wonderful hiking trails and a cute town. It was the perfect mix of secluded but not totally isolated and even though it was cold, the cabin is a converted sauna and got very toasty with a fire.

Kylie R.

3 reviews

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· July 2025

Great Experience

With kids ·

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

The Nest on Frolic Meadows was fantastic. It is very bare bones, but provided everything we needed and was exactly what we were looking for. There is no electricity or WiFi signal, so be prepared to get off grid and just enjoy the serenity of nature. There is a compostable toilet just right up the path, close to the cabin, which was totally fine. There was a cute little tree frog that I had to move away when using it. You will be in nature here, so you will also have to appreciate all the wildlife around you. Speaking of wildlife, there were over 16 species of birds in the area that my Merlin app picked up. There is a small area for storage in the unit that is separate from the sleeping area. The double or queen bed was enough space for my 11-year old and me to sleep comfortably. We brought blankets, but it was so hot this past weekend that we didn’t really need them. The cabin cooled off nicely at night with the sleeping area window open. Matia was a great communicator and made the directions very clear; it was easy to find, and I am glad we did! The pond right out the door from the cabin provided; it had a nice temperature for swimming and it was good fishing. There were both large mouth bass and bluegills. In our short stay, we caught two bass and three bluegills. There is only one other property bordering the pond. There were some folks enjoying it, but only for a couple hours. For the most part, we had the whole place to ourselves. Highly recommended!

Bayard C.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· June 2025

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

The Frolic Ponds cabin (“nest”), is a tiny little cabin secluded in the forest. There are other houses on the area, but I felt totally secluded. I went on my own, and as a single woman, I felt pretty safe, but glad there was a lock on the door. It’s a very tiny, but nicely decorated space- good for one person or a couple. There is one comfy bed. You have to bring all supplies as the host tells you. There is a lovely, good-sized pond in front of the cabin; I tried to go in, but too chilly for me. I spent a lovely day hiking in the area, then sitting by pond reading and doing artwork. When darkness came, I went to bed. I would recommend this cute place if you wanted a total getaway. There’s not much to do, so glad I brought a book and artwork. Matia, the owner, was quick on getting back to me as I needed. Make sure you get her number in your phone before you get there as there is no cell service.

Stephanie M.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2020

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

Excellent site to get some much needed R&R. I would recommend this if you are looking for a homey retreat outside with mother nature. However there will be bugs in and around the cabin as expected since you are outside :) The site is pretty isolated just one neighbor but far enough that you cannot see them through the trees. There is a barky dog but she is super friendly and actually came by to say HI! One thing that would make the place even better is if some of the overgrown areas was tighten up to improve the amazing views! Overall great experience outdoors and I would highly recommend this if you want to relax outdoors

Kevin L.

5 reviews

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· May 2020

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

After a beautiful drive down the mountain road I was promptly greeted by my host Matia. She was exceptionally helpful and super friendly! The property itself was precisely what the doctor ordered, sounds of the adjacent creek, huge pines and a stunning pond with ducks and fish! Some of the true highlights lie in the sauna and the outdoor tub that has cold creek water siphoned into it, a great combo back to back! Overall it’s a great place to write, take nature walks, meditate and have a cold beer in peace. I recommend for a solo trip (I had my dog) or a couples retreat. I enjoyed every minute and aim to return!

Matthew T.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· February 2020

Cozy little cabin in the woods

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

The site was simple and remote just like we wanted. There are neighbors but they are far enough away and quiet so you dont really notice unless they drive down the main road. We did meet some curious pups that decided to investigate the strangers on our last morning (very nice, they just walked around sniffing everything). The cabin was nice and cozy, we didn't have any issues with bugs on the inside either. The wood burning heater for the sauna building (the cabin is used for this as well) heats very effectively, make sure to crack a window though if you use it. The road to get to the property is partially gravel/dirt so if it is rainy or snowing, be warned. There is a steep gravel hill that would need 4x4 if it was snowing or muddy. My Camry was able to do it no problem in the drier conditions. It’s eerily quiet at night and the stars are nice and bright. It’s also incredibly dark since the nearby houses have minimal external lighting, definitely bring along some headlamps if you plan to walk around. There is a lovely little stream that drains into the pond that provides a nice ambient soundtrack at all times. Matia was super friendly and came down to greet us after we arrived. She provided some extra firewood for the heater and brought down the fire pit for us to use (the area was cold and wet so fire risk was super low ymmv depending on time of year). She described the property and gave us a little tour, answering any questions we had. The restroom consists of nature for #1 and a seat and compost bucket for #2. This property is more for those that want to disconnect with minimal levels of creature comforts. A cozy roof is about the extent. All in all, it was exactly what we wanted and would consider coming back again.

Joe V.

2 reviews

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· February 2020

Calming retreat by the pond

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

This was the sweetest little cabin on a beautiful pond. We visited in the middle on winter and it seems like this property would be a perfect place to see the changing of the seasons. The cabin was next to a small stream that ran into the larger pond. The sounds of the water trickling by and the birds singing made for an amazingly relaxing escape. We spent most of our time out on the deck relaxing but there were great hiking trails and the closest town was picturesque. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Paje V.

6 reviews

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· August 2019

Amazing hidden getaway!

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

CedarSong Cabin is great, overlooking the lake with a little waterfall next to it, so serene. The cabin is small but very comfortable, lots of places to store items. The host was fantastic and really good directions. We will definitely come back.

Chuck P.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2019

Wondrous pondside getaway

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

We spent 3 nights at this beautiful location. It all comes down to what you’re looking for. We wanted submersion & privacy. The little cabin is perfect for two people & would be too small for three. The deck overlooks the pond. On a nice day you can spend hours reclining with a book or the like & let the energy of the place fill you with peace. The cabin itself is a clever structure with comfort & some convenience but the area surrounding is rustic & overgrown. We brought a Single propane burner which we used right on the deck to cook our meals. Everything was perfect for us. The surrounding area has lots to offer with nearby Seven Trails hike, Rollins lake beach, Nevada City, Colfax. We were lucky to stumble across CedarSong. Each day there was serene & happy.

Matt R.

6 reviews

Not recommend

· May 2019

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

The host is awesome. The site is beautiful but a few hours in and we realized that there were these large ants, weird bugs with a red head, and spiders inside the cabin. They were able to get through crevices. By the time we woke up, we were covered in bug bites. We let the host know and she did say that she would spend a night there to determine if what we were saying is true.

Meli P.

9 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2019

Great host, great little cabin!

The Nest! Cedar Cabin on Ponds

We'll be back! The cabin is small and can be cramped, but that's what you'd expect since it doubles as a sauna. It was big enough for my partner and I to play board games after it got dark, so we didn't mind. If you want to drive all the way down to the cabin you'll want a four wheel drive vehicle, especially during the wet months. Otherwise, you can just park about 50 meters away up a small hill. The area is rural and very quiet; there were no noises other than the stream. There are neighbors nearby, so don't plan on having a loud party, but they're far enough off that we felt private and secluded. The cabin seems fairly new, and the host is still making improvements. The wood stove inside gets it very warm; we opened windows even though it was below freezing and snowing. I recommend opening the attic window and keeping the fire low. We did find a couple spiders, but if that's a problem maybe AirBnB is a better choice for you. The host is incredibly friendly and gracious. She left us plenty of firewood and a hatchet as well as water. Thanks for a wonderful trip!

Robert C.

2 reviews

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