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Riverside Inn
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  • Inn Details

    The Riverside Inn is in the fork of the Downie and Yuba rivers in Downieville, CA. It's at the bottom of a river canyon, deep in the Tahoe National Forest on Hwy 49. We have 11 rooms (one is a 2-room suite that can sleep 8). All rooms have a balcony over the river. The area was called the Lost Sierra by National Geographic. It's a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Downieville is a mountain bike mecca. Other activities include fishing, gold panning, kayaking, hiking, boating, four-wheeling, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, bird watching (from quails to eagles), and much more. It's the definition of "Getting away from it all." Friendly people, blue skies, clean air, clean water are a given. Park your car and walk all over town. Chat with the locals. Featured in Sunset, Via, & Most Beautiful Villages/Towns in CA

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Gold Rush history (D'ville was a major center); photography; motorcycles; computers; reading; local events

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • County seat of Sierra County

    • Fishing, boating, kayaking, gold panning

    • Location, location, location

    • Rivers, forest, mountains, clear air

    • Serenity--it's good for the soul

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • satellite TV, DVDs

    • BBQs, basketball hoop,

    • 5 kitchens + 4 microwave/refrigerators

    • patio next to river (see web site)

    • 1 phone w/unlimited long distance

    • 4 fireplaces

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  • #1 Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

      3 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$167

    Number 2

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$95

    Number 3

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$98

    Number 4

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$102

    Number 5

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$105

    Number 6

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$99

    Number 7

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$105

    Number 8

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$95

    Number 9

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$95

    Number 10

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $75/$88

    Room 11

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $75/$88

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00    Check out: 11:00

    • Minimum stay: 2 days on week-ends during season/3 days on 3-day holidays

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card number acceptable

    • Cancellations: 72 hours for individuals. 30 days for holidays and groups.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: The saloon is across the bridge

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 7-10

    • Serving location: Breakfast Room

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • 2 hours from Reno

    • 2-3 hours from Sacramento

    • CA Highway 49

    • We don't do miles, we do time

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Reno

    • Distance to city: 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I80 west to Auburn, north on Hwy 49. 49 turns left past Nevada City and continues to Downieville. We're just at the end of the Hwy 49 bridge. OR Take US 395 north to Hwy 70, west to Co Rd A43 (just past Beckwourth), south to Hwy 49, west to Downieville.

    Airport

    • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno Cannon Intl.) 95 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Get on Plumb from airport. Then onto US 395. It will continue north for the second set of directions or I80 west to Auburn.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Concert venue

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Snowmobilling

    • Gold panning

    • Hiking (Pacific Crest Trail)

    • Fishing, boating, kayaking

    • Mountain biking

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Foos ball

    • Horses/Golf about 45 minutes away

    • mountain bike rental in town

    • We can loan you snow shoes

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Write a review

    Comfortable Room by the Rushing River

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Room was exactly as picture in photos online; bed was comfortable; bathroom clean and modern, although a little tight elbow-wise; wood paneling could have been dusted to remove cobwebs -- all in all a comfortable stay.

    Relaxing on the Yuba River

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Wonderful little B&B on the Yuba River, wish we could have stayed longer. Will be back again. Tony & Sandy

    Culmination of a wish

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    For many years I had camped south of Downieville and visited the town on bicycle excursions. The Inn always drew my attention with thoughts of staying at such a picturesque spot directly overlooking the river. Fifteen years later I jumped at the chance traveling by motorcycle through the area. The experience was well worth the fifteen year wait. Downieville is a perfect slice of the historical Sierra Nevada foothill gold country. Leave your tour books at home. Conversations with Mike, Nancy and the locals will provide you with volumes of information. I experienced a very informative, restfull, pleasent stay in Downieville.

    Pleasant Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Nice quiet small town that takes you into 1800's. Friendly residence, soothing river flowing to be enjoyed.

    Wonderful Riverfront Location

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Nancy and Mike are wonderful hosts. Rooms are very clean and owners look after every detail. Rooms have decks over the Downie River. Inn is at end of short bridge; walk across to shops and restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

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