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The Yuba Yurt

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· North San Juan, California
5 acres
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The Yuba Yurt is "glamping", or an idyllic remote working location, at its best. Carefully appointed "simplicity" immersed in Nature, but with stable high speed internet, situated equidistantly between the three forks of the "wild and scenic" Yuba River. Enjoy! THE SPACE Venture to the heart of Yuba river country and experience the rustic comfort of glamping in a 30’ pacific yurt. A remedy for “Nature Deficit Disorder”, this is your opportunity to taste the magic of simple living in the round. Located on the North San Juan ridge at the edge of Tahoe National Forest, endless outdoor activities abound. Enjoy incredible hiking, crystal-clear swimming holes and world-class mountain biking trails during summer and pristine snow-play areas away from the crowds during winter. Take in gorgeous scenic drives and numerous points of historical interest--including Malokoff Diggins--from California gold rush period. Discover the active gold mining town of Allegheny, the scenic beauty of Downieville or soak the afternoon away at Sierra Hot Springs in Sierraville. The village of Nevada city--with all it has to offer--is just 20 minutes away. Or simply relax... As much a nature blind as a dwelling, the yurt is located on 5 peaceful acres of mixed oak and madrone woodland with a filtered view of the Sierra foothills, a claw foot bath tub under the stars and much more. Light and airy with both propane and wood heat, the well-designed interior features a spacious kitchen, a comfy queen bed and a full bathroom. The kitchen is stocked for a cook with quality cooking equipment and is supplied with oils, sauces and spices. Tranquil and rustic, but with WiFi and a small streaming set-up, there are also games and plenty of good books. A perfect anytime retreat! THE AREA RiverSea East is located on the San Juan Ridge, an area near Nevada City and Grass Valley that extends about 24 miles between the south and middle forks of the Yuba River. A small Nevada County community far removed from town, modern day North San Juan is part hippie, part isolationist, part new age and part conservative.It's only a 20 minute drive from downtown Nevada City, but since you have to drive up and down the heavily forested, windy river-canyon road, it feels rather remote. When you get there, it consists of less than ten businesses scattered around the mountains, a bushel of dreadlocked hippies, a bunch of pot farms, a vineyard, and LOTS of empty, undeveloped wood, making North San Juan a really beautiful place, surrounded, as it is, by forested mountains and rivers. North San Juan is a great place to explore. There's all kinds of hidden spots, neat places to go, river access with good swimming holes and little stores and cafes. This area is spotted with little organic farms, beautiful little houses and the occasional run-down looking trailer.Farm, house OR trailer, because North San Juan and the Ridge are so sparsely populated, every residence seems to have acres of property that the people are free to plant, enjoy or neglect at will. OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF PETS: Your well-behaved dog is welcome with advanced permission and agreement to our pet policy for an additional $10.00 per night. As this is a wilderness area with abundant wildlife, do not let your dog wander outside at night unattended. NEVER leave your dog unattended at the yurt or let them roam unleashed in the woods. Neighbors will report dogs who bark incessantly. PARTIES and extra visitors are not allowed. Quiet time in the neighborhood is 10pm SAVE OUR ROAD SPEED is 10mph at all times.
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North San Juan, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Kathy O.Joined in October 2015
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49 ratings · 37 reviews
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Margaret G.recommends
May 18, 2023
The Yuba Yurt
The Yuba Yurt!
The Yuba Yurt was amazing! Had anything you could think you would need. the land was beautiful and the tub outside was a great touch! so much to do in the area (hikes, swimming, etc) would definitely recommend and would definitely book again! not one negative thing to say!
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Chelsea L.recommends
May 7, 2023
The Yuba Yurt
The outdoor tub was amazing. The yurt had everything we needed. You gotta check out this place!
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Adam S.recommends
February 25, 2023
The Yuba Yurt
Working from Paradise
Working in a face passed, Excel spreadsheet laden profession I needed a change of scenery. Kathy's Yuba Yurt fit the bill. Nestled in the middle of an Oak forest in the desolate region of North San Juan the yurt had more than enough accomodations. Working bathroom, pot belly stove and full kitchen it was glamping at it's finest. I even took a soak in a claw foot tub outside during a light dusting of snow white in a Zoom conference. Yes that's right, high speed internet. I was able to complete all tasks for work at this fabulous slice of heaven. I encourage everyone to explore the Yuba Yurt!!
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Kasey P.recommends
December 27, 2022
The Yuba Yurt
Great yurt stay
Loved the yurt for Christmas week. The outdoor tub was great to use while drinking hot cocoa. Quite spot to get away from people.
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Maryanne R.recommends
August 31, 2022
The Yuba Yurt
The yurt is a great place to get away for some quiet time in the woods. It is very private and is setup nicely with futons in a lounging area, comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and indoor bathroom. It is on a small hill and you drive less than a mile on a gravel road to get there. I was able to drive it in my car, which is not an SUV. I scraped the bottom of the car a couple times but it was OK and used low gear going up the hill . Nevada City and Grass Valley are 20 minutes away, Ananda Village is 15 minutes, plenty of places to access the Yuba River and swimming holes within a reasonable distance including South Yuba River State Park. I highly recommend this lovely place and hope to return.
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Ruby R.recommends
January 29, 2022
The Yuba Yurt
Magical and beautiful property
This magical and beautiful yurt exceeded our expectations. Beautiful, serene, and peaceful area. The yurt was equipped with everything we could possibly need for the whole weekend. We would love to come back!!
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Amanda F.recommends
October 20, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
Wonderful place!
We had the best time in the Yuba yurt. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay including a very well stocked kitchen. Can't wait to come back!
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Kathleen L.recommends
September 13, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
Lovely place to stay
My friend and I had an awesome time staying at the yurt. We ended up staying inside most of the time due to wildfire smoke, but we actually had a blast. The yurt had fans, wifi, and kitchen to keep us comfortable and relax. We would definitely stay again.
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Margaret H.recommends
July 19, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
Great place!!
We loved this place! Big, beautiful, remote. The outdoor tub is fantastic! We were there with a heat wave. Temperatures up to 106 degrees made it too hot to be in the yurt during the day, but it cooled off for a comfortable night’s sleep. I recommend the Yuba Yurt and would come again! You have to take out your own garbage, but the local transfer station on Flume Rd is easy, only $6.91 for a bag of garbage and all of your recycling. North San Juan has a great cafe and thrift store!
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Jorge S.recommends
July 6, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
Thoughtful and clear. Our stay was very cozy. It was a great getaway, no neighbors to be seen (and no fireworks to be heard for our furry one). Was pretty warm in early July but there’s plenty options to stay cool in the area. Close to Bullards Bar Reservoir but since the water level was low we opted for Oregon Creek day use area. It was amazing. The water was super pleasant and there were plenty of swimming holes. We took some cold baths in the outdoor tub which turned out to be excellent feature of this place, as expected. Bed is comfortable memory foam. Plenty lights. Games were a nice addition. There is plenty kitchen equipment and thoughtful hints that are useful for those who haven’t stayed in Yurt before. If you are picky about coffee, I would bring recommend to bring your fresh grounds, or buy at the nearby Mother Truckers market. The people in the community were extremely nice. Way above average nice.
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Elena R.recommends
April 9, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
LOVED the Yuba Yurt, will return!
The yuba yurt was a perfect getaway for my pup and I. It was comfortable, and spacious. The outdoor bathtub was so relaxing, reading a book with a glass of wine in the tub was def the highlight. I also really loved eating on the deck. The yuba yurt is very private and removed, which made it a quiet place to escape work/pandemic stress. My pup really liked exploring and sniffing around in the trees. I have already shared the yurt information with numerous friends, and im planning to come back as soon as possible!!
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Joe C.recommends
March 30, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
The Yuba Yurt is what I would call glamping+ with full, stocked kitchen and bathroom, plus claw foot outdoor tub with hot water (aaahhh hot soak!). Lots of attention to detail, in the woods, a short driving distance to some beautiful river hikes (Buttermilk Bend was great!). Thank you!
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Jennifer W.recommends
February 18, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
We had a wonderful stay at The Yuba Yurt. It is actually HUGE. Much bigger than a hotel room and has a full, complete kitchen and bathroom inside. It's very well stocked. I was worried we would be cold, but it is nice and cozy inside with the heat on and the wood burning stove makes it even cozier. Taking a bath outside overlooking the beautiful trees was glorious. My kids had a blast. They even have a tv with Disney Plus, Netflix, etc. and board games and books. While there are neighbors down the hill, you really feel that your little space is totally private. We would definitely stay again.
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Isara K.recommends
January 27, 2021
The Yuba Yurt
Cozy getaway
The Yuba yurt is a great place to stay. It’s extremely well-equipped and can definitely accommodate up to 4 people comfortably. The hosts leave lots of helpful tips for the property and staying there one feels very cared for. Highlights were the outdoor bathtub and using the wood stove to heat the place for a cozy feel. I’d like to come back in the summer months when I can utilize the outdoor seating and deck area, which are nice, a little more! Would be an ideal place to stay for a weekend at the Yuba River.
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Pablo G.recommends
December 5, 2018
The Yuba Yurt
We made wonderful memories.
The place was exactly as pictured. Spacious and cozy. Not only was the place immaculate the kitchen was extremely well-stocked. The wood burning stove kept us warm and busy as we fed it and talked and laughed in the yurt. Loved the place.
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Chelsea F.recommends
June 18, 2018
The Yuba Yurt
The Yuba Yurt was everything I expected it to be and more! The outdoor bathtub was dreamy and the property was wonderful! Would absolutely stay again!
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Lindsey L.recommends
March 24, 2018
The Yuba Yurt
Beautiful retreat! We will definitely be back:)
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James R.recommends
December 17, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The ease of everything, the warm welcome and quite seclusion of the surroundings. The outdoor tub is a must in the morning with a nice cup of coffee. We also spend a while out on the deck, reading a book, listening to the wind in the trees and watching the sun go down. The Yuba Yurt was an amazing weekend get away! Thank you so much for everything!
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Miran L.
December 12, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
This place is really fully equipped! You won't need to bring much!
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Drew M.recommends
October 2, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
Cozy, well appointed, the yurt was amazing. The area has plenty to do everything from swimming in the Yuba River to visiting the Malakoff Diggins ghost town, great experience! The hosts were very responsive and attentive; easy to communicate with. Highly recommended.
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Peter A.recommends
September 5, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
Jim and Kathy are wonderful hosts. When there was a fire near their Yuba Yurt, they went out of there way to help us find a great alternative at one of their other properties. I highly recommend booking with Jim and Kathy!
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Megan A.
July 31, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
Fun!
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Dillon S.
May 9, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
Awesome outdoor tub with hot water plumbed to it. Owners live on the property but we never saw them.
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Ashley M.recommends
April 9, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
The Yuba Yurt was like staying at home. It gives off that homey vibe and has everything you need. The outside tub is amazing and so relaxing! All the games and books were great and we loved cooking every night and enjoyed relaxing. We can't wait to go back!
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Daniel P.recommends
April 3, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
A wonderfully relaxing and comfortable retreat awaits at Riversea East. The spacious yurt is well-equipped with virtually everything a person could need for a stress-free getaway in a private, serene, nature setting. Our family of four loved it!
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Rachel U.recommends
February 16, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
We had an amazing weekend at the yurt !! Would recommend to anyone looking for a quite weekend away from the noise of the city. From Beautiful hikes near the river to morning baths in the outdoor clawfoot tub, this place stole our hearts. Rachel and ToryAnne.
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Ahm L.recommends
January 30, 2017
The Yuba Yurt
now i want to live in a yurt! the place was so spacious and relaxing, stocked with every cooking amenity you will need for yr getaway. we were blown away by how massive the yurt felt. wifi works great, the outdoor tub is the shit, and wood stoves are always fun to play with. grass valley nearby was a funderful destination for a day trip - hiking in empire mine park then wandering around old town. thank you for a perfect bday wknd. we hope to be back soon.
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Rebecca D.recommends
December 6, 2016
The Yuba Yurt
Wonderful getaway! Spacious, clean, and well-stocked. The hosts were available for questions or concerns, and gave plenty of detailed information about the yurt and nearby activities. Outdoor tub was piping hot, and a relaxing early morning treat. Would absolutely stay again!
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Chelsea N.recommends
November 28, 2016
The Yuba Yurt
The yurt was so magical. We had four guests total and it felt extremely spacious and relaxing. Poured down rain on day three of our stay, and we all enjoyed ourselves reading and working on puzzles and drinking warm beverages. I was brave enough to enjoy the lovely outdoor tub even in freezing temps - it was totally dreamy. Thank you for such a lovely getaway!
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Jacqueline T.recommends
November 20, 2016
The Yuba Yurt
The yurt was absolutely perfect for our fall weekend getaway. When we weren't at the river fly fishing or in Nevada City poking around the historic sites, bars and shops, we found solace in the yurt playing board games and Yahtzee, cooking meals in the full kitchen which is stocked with every utensil, pot or pan you need, and enjoying the outdoor tub, which yes does have hot water and yes, is as amazing as it looks! The instructions to find the place were spot on, and the instructions for the heating system and wood burning stove are easily located inside. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend to all our friends.
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