Modern Log Cabin on Cascade Canal, 5 minutes to Downtown Nevada City

Top rated by guests
Three levels - basement/media room/parking, main living area, upstairs bedrooms
Large island in the kitchen
Modern, updated in-eat kitchen with dining table for up to 10.
Basement mudroom sliding glass door.
Back door leading to the Cascade Canal trail
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(29 Ratings)
"This home was exactly what I was envisioning when I thought about a cabin. Beautiful log cabin with a wonderful kitchen including all necessary amenities. The rooms were cozy all the way to the lower ..."
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(29 Ratings)

Cabin in Sierra Nevada, CA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cabin rental

Cozy and comfortable, yet newer, authentic log cabin on 1.5 acres, just a five minute drive (2.4 miles) to downtown Nevada City. Three bedrooms, plus media room with a full-size pull out couch; three and a half bathrooms, with updated, modern decor and amenities.

Features include: High-speed Wifi, two large flat-screen smart TVs for access to your own Netflix/Amazon/Hulu, etc. accounts (there is no cable television access at the cabin), Sonos wireless speaker, central heat and air conditioning, dishwasher, washer and dryer, Tuft & Needle mattresses and white linens, private attached two car garage for easy, interior access to the home. Hardwood floors throughout.

The updated, modern, high-end kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances, and is fully stocked for meal preparation and dining. Dining table with extension leaf comfortably seats up to 12.

The house is located directly on the Cascade Canal trail, offering 4.5 miles (one way) of virtually flat hiking through the peaceful forest along a beautiful gold rush-era waterway. Direct access to the canal and trail is literally 15 feet outside the back door. There is a large lawn in front of the house with a separate deck for outdoor dining. The house is up a private driveway on 1.5 acres with only one other house viewable from the property for privacy and seclusion.

Bedrooms include:
- Primary with a king size bed and private shower and toilet room. Double sinks are located in the master bedroom itself (see photos).
- Queen bedroom with built in desk. Shares full hall bathroom (with shower/tub combo) with:
- Cozy bedroom with two twin beds.
- Basement media room with a full-sized pull out couch (with memory foam topper) and its own private, attached half bath.

An additional full bathroom (with shower) is located on the main floor, off the kitchen.

There is a wood burning stove in the living room for both warmth and winter woods ambience. Plenty of board games, puzzles and toys for kids young and old. The bookshelves are full of books to read while there, or take with if you become engrossed in one.

Pets are welcome with an additional cleaning fee. Children welcome and will love it here, but know that there is no fence leading to the canal waterway and should be watched closely. Comfortably sleeps 8 adults, additional children welcome in pack'n'plays/floor mats.

We've put a lot of time, energy and thought into making this a special mountain getaway retreat in a very special little town and know that you'll have a wonderful time in our home!

Guests have access to the entire house, including the garage. The home is three stories, including the lower garage/media room level, so it is a requirement to be able to go up and down stairs. Additionally, the house is located on a slight slope with gravel paths and stairs for access to the front door. Being able to navigate slightly loose, uneven terrain is also a necessity.

A local property manager is available for any onsite needs or questions.

Other things to note:
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential - Much of Northern California, Nevada City included, is subject to power shut offs from the local utility, PG&E, when it is determined that weather conditions are creating a high fire danger (typically, high winds, low humidity and warm). The cabin is equipped with a Tesla PowerWall battery back-up, so power should not be interrupted at the house, HOWEVER, when running on back-up battery, the air conditioning will not work and major appliances (washer/dryer & dishwasher) should not be used to conserve battery energy. By booking the cabin you acknowledge that there is the potential for loss of power in the area and at the house during your stay. Refunds will not be given if a power shutoff in the area is predicted or occurs.

Winter Conditions - While rare, it can snow in Nevada City in the winter and our Cabin is at a slightly higher elevation than town, meaning more snow. The gravel driveway is on a slope leading up to the house and is not easily plowed. If there is snow forecast, it's highly recommended to have a 4WD car with chains and/or have enough food and wood provisions for a cozy weekend snowed in. If enough snow falls and your car cannot make it up, you may be required to park at the bottom of the driveway and walk the short distance up to the house. Snow shovels and sleds provided.

Early Check-In/Late Check-Out: If it can be accommodated (no one else is checking in or out on your arrival or departure day), we can sometimes offer either early or late check out, outside of the typical hours of 4 p.m. check-in/11 a.m. check out, at a rate of $10 per hour. However, we typically will not know if the request will be possible more than 1-2 days prior to check-in. If you know that you'll need an early check-in/late check-out, consider booking another night!

Potential for noise - The house is a log cabin and the floors upstairs are the ceilings for downstairs without any insulation. Noise travels easily between the two floors.

No Smoking - This is a no smoking house and property. If it is found that any substance has been smoked anywhere on the property (particularly inside the house anywhere - including basement/garage), you will be charged $250 for smoke remediation.

Amenities at Modern Log Cabin on Cascade Canal, 5 minutes to Downtown Nevada City

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(29 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
This home was exactly what I was envisioning when I thought about a cabin. Beautiful log cabin with a wonderful kitchen including all necessary amenities. The rooms were cozy all the way to the lower floor media room which my nephew called his own little apartment. Very private along with an amazing trail for us to w alk with our little dogs. Casi was responsive and very easy to deal with. We would absolutely choose this hone again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great location. Well maintained. 2 minutes to town. A fantastic rental. We would definitely stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Very nice cabin for our stay. Would def stay here again.
5 / 10·Aug 2018
This was our home base for 7 days a mixture of family wedding events and also vacation river time. The home is off the beaten path and secluded where you can enjoy peaceful mornings and beautiful star gazing in the evening. It was a perfect retreat to start and end our day. The accomodations are modern and very clean/ new. Its a great home to stay and prepare meals in and just relax -we often found ourselves enjoying floor to ceiling window views. The air worked perfectly and we were not hot and all the amenities listed worked and we used them (sonos, air, garage, river towels, kitchen/appliances, washer / dryer.) The guest guide was helpful and if you havent been both Nevada City and Grass Valley have great historic tours, shopping, and also local crafts and eats. We hit in the time of the year where there street fair during the week and a farmers market on the weekend. Grocery store in town is fantastic and really has excellent options. By far our favorite were the daily river jaunts/hikes / waterfalls truly an impressive feature, and the suspension bridge. We look forward to returning in winter climate to enjoy the season/beauty that offers. For consideration in staying on this property it is a little far from town so if you are not familiar and plan to have activities in town you may want to stay in town - as ubers/public transportation are not readily available - we had late wedding activities that being closer to town may have been easier as parking in town is difficult when crowded. However, if you dont need to be in town late evenings this is the place to stay - its not really walkable to town - windy roads with blind turns and we didnt see anyone making the walking trek. If you have guests coming with you that have difficulty climbing stairs this property is three levels and keep that in mind when older guests or little ones traveling. We managed fine and the downstairs guest quarters/ play room were perfect for our 7 year old - she played and played in the teepee. One feature not to forget is there are hooks everywhere in the house where you can hang your gear and belongs. Movie and book selection is extension. The kitchen supply of amenities, (# of cups/ plates etc) welcomed large families plenty to use for a full day of meals. If you are looking to just show up and be welcomed by all amenities and clean/modern living - this is it.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Modern Log Cabin on Cascade Canal, 5 minutes to Downtown Nevada City. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

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

Is Modern Log Cabin on Cascade Canal, 5 minutes to Downtown Nevada City pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Modern Log Cabin on Cascade Canal, 5 minutes to Downtown Nevada City?

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