Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home

Top rated by guests
Serene Outdoor Deck
Private kitchen
recycled wine bottle shower, towel heater and door to deck
Deck ready  for Happy Hour
Outdoor dining
review stars
9.5Outstanding
(162 Ratings)
The property offers a secluded retreat with stunning lake views, modern amenities, and a tranquil atmosphere. Guests loved the peaceful surroundings, the beautiful deck, and the option to open up the house to nature.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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9.5 / 10
Outstanding(162 Ratings)

House in Sierra Nevada, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

This is not a vacation home that we built as much as it is an experience that we created. Please read our guest reviews!

As seen in Sunset and Dwell Magazines, the Lotus Lake House is a completely 'green' exclusive home designed by the award-winning architect Michelle Kaufmann. Its sleek & modern with accordian-style glass walls that completely open to the deck and views of the lake. Lots of windows and cool welcoming tones. We are completely off-grid and have been awarded 'Build it Green' and 'Keep the Sierra Green' certification.

We're situated on 7 acres of private forested property. We cleared just enough trees to have fabulous views of Rollins Lake or instead of just gazing, hike the private trail from the deck to the lake and hop in the canoe we provide guests. With the glass 'Nano' walls open to the outdoors - indoor and outdoor living is blended. No neighbors or other structures in sight! Just the Sierra Mountains, trees, deep blue water, deer, owls, raptors and the ocassional honking geese.

Whether you are on the deck sipping coffee and watching the beautiful sunrise over the mountains, reading, sipping a drink at sunset or star gazing at night, the experience is magical.

Our home is ideally suited for a romantic get-away, or for a couple of good friends or close family members who just need a retreat from the stresses of daily life. Sit on the deck and enjoy the water activity during the summer, swim in the lake or come off season when it's absolutely still. Ideal for writer/artist retreat. Only earth-friendly products are used so it's perfect for people with chemical sensitivities.


For those who want to support the environment while staying in an exclusive and unique property, you can't ask for more. You'll feel like you are in a treehouse. As one of our guests said, 'if you need to relearn how to breathe, this place will teach you'!
Come experience off-the-grid living in luxury!

The Lotus Lake House was the showcase home at the 2007 West Coast Green Show in San Francisco.

Please read our guest comments as they describe the experience better than we ever could!!


Keywords: ecofriendly,contemporary,unique,lakefront,romantic,pet-friendly,luxury,secluded,private, boating,close to downtown Grass Valley & Nevada City, green, eco, dog friendly (25$ per dog )lake, forest, cabin, unique,

Amenities at Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA


Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10
Outstanding(162 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The property offers a secluded retreat with stunning lake views, modern amenities, and a tranquil atmosphere. Guests loved the peaceful surroundings, the beautiful deck, and the option to open up the house to nature.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
We loved staying in the beautiful house and enjoying the views of the lake. Tod was the best host! Responsive and welcoming. Would recommend to everyone!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Great location, peaceful relaxing, nice view among the trees, loved all the windows!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Everything was awesome, couldn’t have asked for a better weekend retreat!
6 / 10Average·Dec 2025
The area was beautiful and absolutely would love to come again! Main issues were locking doors for some reason, as well as the lack of cleanliness. We expected it cleaner since the price was pretty up there. What I had to clean during the stay was the grill, the couch, windows were a bit smudged when there, and the shower was full of mildew and the red bacteria. Would come back again if cleaning improves(:

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Secluded 'Green' Award-Winning Contemporary Lakefront Home?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.