Is Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Squirrel's Nest West in private Gold Country location located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Combie and Meadow Vista Park. Placer Nature Center and Auburn State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Abel C.

14 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cornejo's

A wonderfull and peacefull stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

27 Oct 2023

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Great get away!

The property was clean, comfortable and easy to get to. I would definitely stay there again. The property owners did a fabulous job providing us with information about the cottage and surrounding areas.Great signage throughout the rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house in the woods!

We really enjoyed our stay in the peaceful Squirrel’s Nest. We were secluded in the woods but at the same time just minutes away from anything we needed-shopping, restaurants, hiking and more! The kitchen is spacious and the beds are comfy. It’s really great to be able to relax on the front and back patios and enjoy the birds and squirrels. I would highly recommend this place and look forward to future visits!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Discovery Bay, CA USA

13 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Meadow Vista Anniversary Retreat.

My wife and I truely enjoyed our anniversary weekend at this very charming home, surrounded by wild flowers which attracted a female deer each morning and evening, a male and female turkey with 3 babies each morning, a pair of long eared jack rabbits each evening. We relaxed among the tall pine trees listening to the birds sing each morning. If you are looking for a place to relax among nature in the forrest, we recommend that you come rent this home. We look forward coming back here very soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

14 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet, comfortable, retreat outside Auburn, CA

We had a very nice stay at this cabin. Comfort with a "C" and it was very clean. The living room had comfortable chairs, sofa, with a large flat-screen TV on the wall. Also a beautiful full kitchen , and a lovely bath with a shower. The cabinets in the bathroom held more towels, blankets, pillows to make sure you were comfortable. The bedroom was very nice with two twin beds put together to make a King-sized bed. You are about ten minutes from Auburn, for shopping and a variety of restaurants. Check out Edelweiss - great food made from scratch. This cabin has been recently renovated and decorated with the colors of gray and a soft yellow. It was very well done and the exterior grounds were well maintained. What can I say? We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Albert O.

14 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

No Property Manager & Terrible Customer Service

We have been loyal, satisfied VRBO customers for almost 15 years. On this occasion, we made reservations with the owner. Thereafter, the "property manager" called us, introduced herself and told us she would be the sole contact for "anything" we needed. We checked in and dropped off our belongings. When we returned at 10:30 pm, the combination lock failed on the front door & we were locked out w/our belongings inside. As instructed, we called the property manager four different times at about 15 minute intervals & texted once. She never answered or returned our calls. We were exhausted & totally unfamiliar with this area. The only option left was to depend on GPS to find us a hotel room. When we arrived at the hotel and explained our dilemma, the staff could not have been more compassionate and provided us with toiletries and as much as they could to make our stay better. They exhibited the same 5-Star customer service we are used to when dealing w/VRBOs in the past. Instead of giving us a courtesy call, the so-called "property manager" must have called the owner because the next day the owner contacted us and apologized for the lock but explained it away by saying it had "never happened before". She also explained that the property manager could not help us because she was at her job. In essence, the owner did not have a property manager. She also advised us there is a hidden set of keys on the property and blamed us for the problem because we did not contact her. We told her the property mgr. instructed us she was the sole contact on any problems, we were not made aware of an extra set of keys, and that we did not have the owners phone number. We advised her we expected a refund for the night they locked us out of the property and advised her of the hotel charged us $300.00. She said she would confer w/her husband and call us back. Just like the property manager, she abandoned us and never called us back. We found the hidden key and used it to get in again. We saved all the phone call records, texts, emails and hotel receipts that support this review. Thank you. BTW: We have the same locks on our 2 homes so I was able to work on the lock and applied WD40 they had on the property. It worked the rest of the time we were there except once..

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

4 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and very comfortable accommodations.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl P.

1 Aug 2025

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One of the best properties we spent time in.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric And Karen H.

22 Jun 2025

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The Best ‘Nest’

From arriving to leaving we enjoyed every second we were at the Squirrels Nest. The exterior and interior were amazing!!!! All amenities were in tip top shape. The place was spotless!!!! The atmosphere felt so serene and peaceful. The bed was amazing!Highly recommend!!!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

9 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place was perfect. Had everything we wanted, great communication and great location. Loved the hike trail on premise and we got a visit from a deer. It was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy L.

26 May 2025

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Cozy, private and thoughtful.

Beautiful location and a quaint house. A small binder of important and helpful information and local attractions was provided, as well as some unexpected amenities that were very appreciated.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin in wooded area!

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely cabin. So much nicer than staying in a hotel, and a quick drive to stores and restaurants and to visit family. It was really clean, inviting, and the decor was nice. All the comforts of home, quiet, and tucked away in a beautiful area. Comfy bed (2 twins put together as a king which was very comfortable) All the pans/utensils we needed for cooking although we did very little. Nice washer and dryer which was nice since we stayed 6 days. Host was gracious and responsive. We were originally going to stay for a shorter period of time but weather kept us from returning home so host graciously let us stay longer. The price for this adorable place was great. We will definitely be staying here again when returning to visit family. Thank you Inez for sharing your beautiful little home with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nina j.

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Meadow Vista murmurings

Quiet, private, well-stocked little house

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay

Woodsy location. Cozy house.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

7 Jul 2024

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Great place

The place is awesome! Very comfortable and a great location. I plan to stay again in the future, if available.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Perfect little house. Just what I was looking for.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal D.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay in a cozy cabin

Enjoyed everything about our week long stay. Cabin was very clean and comfortable. Nice kitchen and the BBQ out back made preparing meals easy. Great tv and Wi-Fi. Very quiet neighborhood. Had a family of deer come by on two occasions.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

22 Mar 2024

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Perfectly cozy

Loved everything about our stay. Very well-designed property, great for a couple. Really hope to come back some day!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

11 Dec 2023

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Fantastic stay!

Squirrels Nest is an absolute dream! A beautiful accommodation and all the necessary amenities nestled in a forested surrounding. Very comfortable and nicely decorated. Close to the cafe, restaurants, grocery store, etc. We would happily look forward to staying here again! Thanks to our gracious hosts!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay In Beautiful Spot

The Squirrel's Nest is comfy, homey, and very well equipped. You feel like you are secluded in the woods yet only 5 minutes from all the conveniences that you need.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood in great location

A very cozy and comfortable cabin surrounded by plenty of woods to make it private. Very close to Auburn, convenient to I-80 and SH49. We hiked the trail, gazed at the stars, and woke up to deer in the yard. An absolutely wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annita S., Soquel

20 Sept 2023

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I will be back

Great location, clean, easy to fine. Everything I needed except the fish!! Will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

7 Sept 2023

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Sweet Little Cottage

Had everything we needed for a weekend visiting family in the neighborhood. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

5 Jun 2023

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Squirrels Nest

This property was awesome. Clean, quiet, tasteful. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M., Hollister, Ca. USA

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy, cute, quiet and private in a beautiful wooded setting

I was up there to celebrate my birthday with my adult daughter. It’s a good jump-off point to visit the Gold Country, Truckee and Tahoe. We used to live very nearby and are familiar with the area. The neighbors are VERY far apart, so you have a nice feeling of privacy. You can see other homes, so it’s not so secluded that you feel completely out in the middle of nowhere, it’s a perfect location. It’s a short drive into town, and out to I-80. There’s a great grocery store in town, and we also enjoyed eating at the Tin Lantern Bar and Grill, also right there in Meadow Vista. We absolutely loved our stay at this precious cabin. It was very comfortable, updated and very well stocked. I don’t know if I was just exhausted from all of the driving around we did, but I slept better than I have in years. It was perfect for two people. Inez the property manager was very responsive to my questions and when I updated her to let her know we arrived safely and got in just fine. She was very friendly and easy to contact. It gets very hot up there, and the air conditioner did a wonderful job of keeping us cool and comfortable. That is a must for me! We did see deer on our last day, but saw them all over the place while driving around the neighborhood. Let me leave you with some good dining options. Edelweiss for breakfast and lunch and Awful Annie’s for breakfast, both in Auburn. Happy Wok for Chinese, and Pizza Express, both in Auburn, and Dine and Dash in Colfax.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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