Gnome Hatchery

4 Bed - 2 Bath / 1 King - 1 Queen - 2 Twin - 1 Twin

The House

Everything at the Gnome Hatchery

Amenities

A 1940 country home on 2 acres, with a private hot tub, a treehouse and an apple orchard. Four bedrooms, two baths, room for 8 guests, and one dog.

Outdoors

  • Private hot tub, open all year
  • Outdoor fireplace and fire pit
  • BBQ grill and outdoor dining
  • Treehouse, trampoline, giant swing and ninja line
  • Hammock and sun loungers
  • Big garden and apple orchard
  • Free weights and a yoga mat

Inside

  • 4 bedrooms: king, queen, 2 twins, and a basement bedroom with 1 twin
  • Extra fold-out mattress
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 64-inch TV with Roku, so you can use your streaming accounts
  • Bluetooth sound system
  • Central air and heat, plus a gas fireplace
  • Washer and dryer
  • Fast Wi-Fi (250 Mbps) and ethernet
  • Dedicated workspace with an extra monitor and a MacBook dock

Kitchen

  • Full kitchen with gas stove and oven
  • Drip coffee maker and coffee
  • Kettle, toaster, blender and rice maker
  • Pots, pans, spices and cooking basics
  • Breakfast nook and dining table
  • No dishwasher, so dishes are washed by hand

For Families

  • Sleeps 8, with room for two families
  • Crib, pack ‘n play and baby monitor
  • Kids’ books, toys and children’s dishes
  • Game closet with Legos, puzzles and board games

Getting Here

  • 7 minutes to downtown Grass Valley
  • 10 minutes to downtown Nevada City
  • 15 minutes to the Yuba River at Bridgeport
  • Bitney Springs natural spring across the street
  • Self check-in with a keypad
  • Free parking for 4 cars

Good to Know

  • Dog-friendly: 1 dog welcome
  • No dishwasher
  • The 4th bedroom is in the basement
  • Built in 1940 and well cared for; expect some normal wear and patina, inside and out

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What Our Guests Say

This place is a gem, I know there aren’t many Airbnb options in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area so if you’re looking around, save yourself a click or two and just book it. The house itself is huge, the property is even larger, and it has a hot tub. A quick drive to GV and easy access to all that the NC/GV area has to offer.

Travis From Honolulu

We had a wonderful stay at the Gnome Hatchery and it truly exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our two families, with one staying in the front of the house and one in the back. The setup gave us a great balance of togetherness and space. The kids loved the trampoline and giant swing out front, and the large game closet was such a hit. There were Legos, games for all ages, and even puzzles for the littles, which made the home feel especially thoughtful and family-friendly. The kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, seasonings, coffee, olive oil, and other basics that made cooking easy. We did have a brief PG&E outage, but Melissa was fantastic about keeping us updated, even though it was out of her control. Such a peaceful, charming property. We are looking forward to returning in the summer.

Serena from Vacaville, CA

My husband had an emergency work call so we had to find a place really quick to stay. Melissa responded very quickly & was very helpful. Her home is very welcoming! My husband & his co-workers enjoyed their stay very much after a long days of work. They definitely would stay again and would recommend anyone looking for a wonderful home. Thank you again Melissa for opening up your home.

Vanessa from La Mirada, CA

I booked this house for a work trip and really enjoyed coming home in the evenings to such a warm and comfortable house. It's a great kitchen to cook in and the jacuzzi was a nice plus in the early mornings. The host had helpful tips for local grocery stores and was very responsive. Altho I was there for work, it was nice to have room for everyone but enough space that we weren't overlapping in any area of the house unless we wanted to be. It would be a great place to have a family get together and must be wonderful in the summertime! Definitely will book again!

Jennifer from Chico, CA

What a perfect place to bring the family together! Plenty of activities inside and out! Our Grandgirls loved the trampoline and swing the best. The inside is warm and comfortable with plenty of games and books. We watched the Super Bowl from a huge TV and cooked up delicious food. The house is well stocked and Melissa is a wonderful host. We had a great hike, perfect for kids and loved Visiting Nevada City and Grass Valley. Lots of Beauty and history here. Would love to come back!

Susan from Brea, CA

Melissa was very sweet and understanding when we needed to make adjustments. The home reminded me of my childhood, visiting my grandmother's Nevada City home. We loved all the family friendly touches.

SarahBoseman, Montana