Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41350 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet friendly

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Dutch Flat, CA

Sons of Norway Recreation Center5 min drive
Rollins Lake17 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake48 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SAC-Sacramento Executive)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods
Vacation home in Dutch Flat with kitchen and decks

Serenity Central: Get cozy in the woods! Historic Gold country!
I welcome long and short-term stays and will be happy to work with you on arrangements. You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Discover your own personal sanctuary. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a place to regroup and reinvent your life, write the great American novel, or maybe just find a fabulous napping haven and chill out, this could be your nest. Whatever you wish, it is truly serenity central.
Surrounded by pines and cedars, this beautifully furnished home welcomes the exhausted traveler or escapee from the stress of urban life.
On the ground level, you will have a large private suite complete with a sweet bedroom with a Queen bed, a full bathroom, a cozy living and dining area with a wonderful fireplace and a completely equipped kitchen. It is perfect for a couple at. $200 and during peak seasons. $250/night. Pets are welcome but a $20/night charge/pet/night and pet deposit of $150 is added on (returnable after review). Small children could sleep on couches in front room. The bedroom has its own dekk, and there are two decks off dining and living room.
Downstairs is a separate suite with a Queen, desk, Smart TV, and full bath. This is perfect for an additional couple or larger children and offers maximum privacy including its own outside entry and exit.
Serenity Central is a lovely sanctuary and I invite you to stay. You are most welcome!
In the summer, a community pool awaits within walking distance (half a block away). Town is a brisk 15 min walk down the hill the historic Dutch Flat Hotel which may offer a meal (check for current status), and the Monte Vista Inn offers a spectacular local watering hole and fabulous dining experience including breathtaking desserts.
Winter offers snow retreats, snuggling near the fire and maybe some cross-country skiing. Downhill skiing is about 45 min directly up I 80 at Borreal or a bit further into Tahoe country. With easy access off I 80, this is the perfect location for Sierra adventures.
Hiking, fishing and exploring old gold country haunts and antiquing are just part of the fun.
Come and renew yourself!

Keywords: House

Property manager

Geri Lennon

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 20

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Couch or blow up bed available

Events

No events allowed

Sorry, no parties. This is a quiet place.

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allow a child or 3rd party but must arrange for sleeping in living room. Please use dishwasher for added sterility. Please carry out trash per COVID

Please strip bed; put sheets and towels in hamper

Please rinse dishes and place in dishwasher for sterility.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Optional extras

Pet deposit: USD 150
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Sorry, no parties. This is a quiet place.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Dutch Flat

Located in Dutch Flat, this vacation home is in a rural area. Golden Drift Museum and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.

Dutch Flat, CA

What's nearby

Golden Drift Museum - 1 min walk
Sons of Norway Recreation Center - 5 min drive
Rollins Lake - 17 min drive
Scotts Flat Lake - 48 min drive
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park - 79 min drive

Getting around

Colfax Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Monte Vista Inn - 3 min drive
Mountain Springs Hitch N Post - 6 min drive
C & J's Cafe - 5 min drive
Norcal Tea Party Patriots - 11 min drive
Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 150. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Where is Dutch Flat, Serenity Central: Cozy Home in the Woods located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Golden Drift Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sons of Norway Recreation Center. Rollins Lake and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jules O.

Mar 23, 2023

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

Wonderful time at Serenity Central

In summary: Great property, secluded and quiet location, and wonderful host. We had a wonderful time at Serenity Central with my wife and two 5 year old twins. The location is off of I80, and in good proximity to Lake Tahoe (45mins) and other outdoor winter places (skiing, sledding, tubbing, etc). Geri was a wonderful and accommodating host. We had to actually reschedule last minute because of incoming bad weather, but it worked out wonderfully. I highly recommend this property. We would love to check out the area during the summer as well. Thanks for everything, Geri! -Jules

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Jul 6, 2022

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

Great stay

Property as advertised, beautiful location, very helpful owner/manager. Well-appointed, lots of stuff to do in area. Would repeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAMEENA A.

Mar 1, 2022

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

Great place to stay in the woods

Loved the location in the little history town of Dutch Flat. Close enough to the amazing cross country skiing in Soda Springs. The place was roomy with large windows. The kitchen had everything you need.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Claire D.

Aug 26, 2021

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

Lovin' the Pine Forest

We had a really nice stay in Dutch Flat among the peaceful pines! Walking up the hillside to the house we were greeted by a statue of St. Francis and a deer, a sure sign that we would enjoy this home. Bring a flashlight if you arrive after dark. Geri, the owner was super communicative and wanted to make sure we could find everything her home had to offer. It was very well stocked. We cooked every night and the stove and oven worked well. There were many interesting books to read and myriad of interesting knick-knacks to muse over. I enjoyed that personal touch. She told us where to find local hiking, etc. Midway into our trip, a fire broke out 8 mi away, so sadly we needed to pack up and leave early. Geri promptly refunded the nights we missed, due to evacuating. She did an awesome job making sure we were well cared for while there. Thanks for everyting Geri! MC ;)

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nita D.

Nov 29, 2020

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

Relaxing getaway

Overall was very easy. A wonderful place to relax and escape to a quiet place. Awesome place to walk and just enjoy the scenery. The host was informative and hospitable. Definitely will come back :)

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Geri Lennon

We are freelance writers and video producers. This is a fabulous place for
creativity and exploration. Since we write and do documentary work worldwide, Serenity Central is filled with photos from many cultures.

Why they chose this property

The Sierras are spectacular all year round. It is a perfect place for nature, hiking, winter and summer sports and just plain chilling out. If you are an author, this is the place to write you next best seller. If you are a meditator, even the squirrels will meditate with you. This is a magical site in nature. It's not a party pad so if a deck and a quiet glass of wine don't call to you, then you might try somewhere else.

What makes this property unique

Exquisite nature is one of our favorite benefits. No freeway traffic jams while enjoying pure relaxation. This is a perfect writer's haven. Small writer's workshops and meditation retreats with a comfortable few are perfect as well. And for working online, the wifi is fast and reliable (except in power outs which are rare).

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