Stayed 3 nights in the Madrone cabin, and loved every minute of it. Sure, there is no TV, AC, or cell service/Wifi, but honestly that's what I loved. We spent our morning in the porch enjoying coffee and tea, our days out exploring the surrounding areas (Gold Lake Rd) and our nights talking, or playing cards, with the window cracked and the provided fans on, and it was wonderful. The cabin was super clean, and cute. The vibe of property was awesome. Short walk to the river, and great communal areas at the front entrance and back overlooking the river. read more

Not user friendly requiring communication with mgr via phone or email right outside their door. Cabins we rented were mouse infested. Cabin for 6 had bathroom door that didn't close or latch. This could be a beautiful vacation destination as it was in the past, but it is not a friendly environment. read more

Clean, well located, pretty. I didn't get the name of the worker on-site but she was super helpful with an extra blanket and a propane refill when we needed them. Would book again. read more

We stayed in the Oak cabin, for one night by luck! We drove in a couple of hours for the Sierra buttes lookout hike but didn't want to drive back same day. We happened upon this spot which normally doesn't do reservations for one night but happened to have a cabin available for one night. The cabin was very comfortable! It had a full kitchen and big bathroom and a cute deck with a table and chairs. My only complaint is how hot the cabin got in the heat, the space never cooled down at night even with all windows opened and all fans running. Neighboring cabins are spaced apart enough for a quiet stay but close enough to socialize with neighboring guests. Easy-ish access to the river, the quick access by the dock is a bit steep but towards the right there's another trail that's a lot easier on the joints. We would definitely come back for a longer stay! read more

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Stay July 2025: Location / facilities ok for what we needed. Website boasted valley & river view - nope, no valley to be seen and it's a hike to see river. SERVICE POOR! We did not get what was reserved, instead of 2 twin beds - got a sofa bed (horrible sleep). Communication was all by text, including our screenshot of the reservation to the Mgr., till she finally texted we could stop by the office. As the Mgr. & and daughter came outside, the daughter loudly said "WELL, I GUESS we have to deal with THIS now." It went downhill from there. Manager said was Trip.com fault (was not we verified w/them), then indicated since we got a discount from Trip.com we should take what we get, then admitted they don't even offer twin beds (I see website has been changed since our stay), and wanted to argue why wouldn't we want to sleep on sofa bed (does it matter? it's not what we reserved, confirmed or paid for). There was a sarcastic offer to refund us however the entire area was sold out, we were there for an event (100k race) so no choice. This was NOT Trip.com fault, it was the property/Mgt. fault). read more

We stayed in the Fir cabin. Rustic clean and basically a place to sleep and shower. No TV or Wi-Fi. Keep in mind no A/C. We enjoyed our stay and will be back in the Spring or Fall time. read more

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Got reservations at yuba River and was told it was on the river before I moved reservation. Got there the river is a good quarter mile down a cliff. We only came there to go fishing because we were under the impression it was by the river. The bed was very uncomfortable one big hole we didn't sleep. Black ants attacked us at night. Huge black ants.we left early, and didn't even spend our second night. What a big waste of money and time it was visiting your establishment. We will be yelping our experience. Please address and review and get back to us thank you read more

We stayed @ Yuba River Inn again for 4th of July. This time we stayed @ Pine Cabin. It has a kitchen separate from the bedroom and a bigger bathroom than Cedar. This cabin has a back and front porch, a bbq grill and lounge area. It's a 4 star review because the fans we had in the cabin were so small (looked like personal fans) that it didn't aired out the whole area to cool down. Next time, we will bring our own fan . But other than that, it was all good... So, if you want to get out of the hustle and bustle area.. visit the lost Sierra and stay at Yuba River Inn. read more

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I usually take my RV to Sierra City but this time I just wanted to relax and rent a cabin. I was so glad I did! This place was amazing. The cabins are clean and comfortable. The deck overlooking the Yuba River is amazing and my grandson and I loved the River Trail that takes you to a spot on the river that takes your breath away. The water is crisp and clear -- and so refreshing. We usually take a ride to the lakes above Bassetts Station and explore Sierra City (especially the old graveyard), but this time we just didn't want to leave the river. Nothing fancy, no room service, no Wifi in the cabins (but there is a Wifi deck at the office). We were in heaven... read more

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This resort is off the grid, and in the best possible way. Cabins are clean and enjoyable and have pretty much all you need of the basics. My Hubby and I enjoyed our stay to the fullest......no phones, no WiFi, and very few people. Located right on the river! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Clean, basic and peaceful. The setting is as "Sierra" as you can imagine. The mini-trail in the back of the camp is lovely and the view of the waterfall should not be missed. This location, however, is not a hotel and is more like an AirBnB house rental. The cabins have the amenities appropriate for a large family, such as refrigerator, oven, stove, utensils, towels and TV, but misses some of the basics such as washer/dryer and web access. Bring your own food, beverages and shampoo. Restaurants are not all that common and the local general store of the hyperbolically denominated Sierra City closes at 6:00 pm. The owner, Rick is nice, and can be very helpful. Don't get turned off by what may come across as a bit of gruffness. He's just a local, tired of answering dumb questions. As a New Yorker, I sympathize. Can't tell you the number of times I have to answer questions about naked people or needles in the subway. read more

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Spent a great week at this resort in the summer of 2020. Amazing location! Made reservations 5 months in advance for another week this summer. Five days prior to our scheduled stay I was informed by the owner, Rich, when I called to confirm our reservation, that our reservation had been cancelled because he accidentally "double booked" the unit despite two conversations with him about our dates during the time of February and March. According to Rich he was going to contact me today to break the bad news. I was provided reservation confirmation number when he charged my credit card which apparently confirmed nothing at all. Despite the great location I cannot imagine myself ever trusting or engaging in business with Rich again. read more

I'd like to start by saying this place could easily be a 5 star review if the cabins were updated a bit. The owner we saw was super friendly and told us a few spots in the area to check out. The cabins were cute and on first inspection looked clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, this wasn't really the case. The cabin we had (the madrone) actually shares a wall with another cabin. I did not know this when I booked the place but really wish I had. The people next door were super loud - which was odd bc it was 3 really old people but they were slamming and stomping at all hours. The issue with this is we had our dog with us so he'd go crazy when this started up at 2am after we went to sleep. So consider this if you take your dog and this was one of the cabins you were going to rent. Unless your dog doesn't mind the possibility of loud random noises. There was a mouse in our place. It kept me and the dog (the bf slept through it) awake the entire first night. I'm pretty convinced we all now have the hantavirus since it ate through a bag on the counter and pooped behind the sink. Kitchen area was small but ok for just simple meals. Bathroom was also small which was ok except the shower was really tiny with no where to set shampoo and such. The shower head was fixed so no matter where you stood you had water hitting you. I couldn't shave my legs during the full 4 days bc of this - gross. And lastly, the beds were the most uncomfortable beds we've ever slept in. We each slept in seperate beds bc there was no way sharing one was even possible. You know those mattresses you see on the side of the road that look like they've been sitting out there for weeks, run over and maybe peed on - I think thats's what these were. We've been home for days now and both of our backs are f*cked. Sleeping on the floor would have probably been the better option. On the plus side, the property is serene. We never got down to the river because a bear was in our way (no joke) and it stayed nice and cool in the cabin bc it's under all the trees. Price was resonable if the above issues didn't exist. We'd love to go back to the area as we had a blast; however, probalby wouldn't stay here again. read more

Nice quite place a little out dated and beds were horrible but great place to start your fishing journey. Make sure to bring plenty of ice nothing in town open or limited. read more

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Stayed here recently, can't go back, the beds were the most uncomfortable surface I ever slept on. I have a bad back from a motorcycle accident years ago, and three nights in the beds (tried all three in the room) have caused me to return to physical therapy for the first time in three years. Seriously, the top was hard steel, you could feel the metal in it, no top pad or cushioning at all, but they were not firm and sagged in all the wrong areas. The larger queen sized bed not only had the most gangster lean I have ever experienced but it also had to have been topped with plastic bags, because it sounded like christmas morning every time I tried to move. I seriously do not know where you buy such crappy mattresses. If you stay here, bring air beds. Seriously. We also have stayed at a hotel in Downieville and it had similar crappy mattresses from the 49 gold rush days. I told my GF if the beds were better I would have gone as far as a three or four star review, the other stuff you can look past for the most part. Save the money, buy a tent, airbeds and camp for free somewhere. read more

This guy cancelled on us at the very last minute. We had made reservations 6 months in advance as part of a well planned trip and he had the lame excuse that he "accidentally overbooked". Then got on his high horse when we were angry. I would not trust this business, nor would I do business with him in the future. read more

Very serene, walking distance to the river, and nice hosts. The cabins are fully furnished and equipped with what you need to make delicious meals. The only drawback is, the Wifi is scatchy. You may not get any reception at all in your cabins. Other than that, I'd still highly recommend this place for a nice getaway. read more

cabins are ok though we were plagued with urine smell. two brothers who run it are creepy. Your about a 1 mile treacherous hike to river. The water there is unswimmable. High sierra lakes are nice but still I would recommend some place else. they lied about discount, argued about deposit. One guy would say one thing and another guy would act as if crazy both seemed to drink a bit. very scary. would not stay here. read more

I was checking the internet for a last minute getaway and came across the Yuba River Inn and am I forever grateful they had a vacancy. Great location, Great hosts, Great looking, clean cabin's and grounds.The cabins are well appointed with every modern convenience you can imagine you would need. The river access is very easy with the trail system they have put in place. From cabin to river is less then 2 minutes and probably closer to 1 minute. You are on 25 acre's and you are virtual in your own forest at the Yuba River Inn. I went on Labor day weekend which is typically a crazy time to be out and about but not here. Every single cabin was rented and you could hear a pin drop during our stay it was so peaceful. We never even heard one dog bark and this is a dog friendly place. Now that is unheard of for sure. The hosts (Rick and Debbie) are absolute delights to deal with. Both of them are always at your service and they have some of the nicest dogs. Its nice to deal with a host that is actually a "Host". They make you feel at home and as if you are family. My wife and I picked up a nail in a tire while doing some exploring in the mountains and when I got back to the resort I had asked if there was a flat spot around the area so I could put on a spare and the owner (Rick) said "Yep pull down to my garage". The next thing I know he has a jack out and is under my truck helping me out. The man was rolling in the dirt. That's not your typical host, in my book we call that "family". For you people who have made personal comments about the hosts or poor comments about the cabins, "Whats wrong with you"????? Everyone has a bad day but its not fair of you to offer poor reviews when it's YOU that is having the bad day or a bad attitude. As long as the current resort hosts are in charge I will recommend the Yuba River Inn to anyone and everyone I come in contact with. Wait.. I may have to rethink that one because It should be a secret. Yuba River Inn is a Vacation Destination but Shhhhhh don't tell anyone read more

This should be 0 stars if possible. And here is the story: Friday afternoon, I am trying to book my trip for Memorial Day Weekend. Yuba River Inn looks nice from the website and is reasonably priced. And I called, a guy picked up and told me they have vacancy. But when I was about to book, I was told I have to mail a check to them. Having never heard of such an arrangement, I just said "Ok, interesting, i will need to see if I have a check and mail it then". Still, I wanted to stay there. Maybe they just do it old school. Then somehow this guy was upset for some reason. He basically yelled at me saying that he had ran the business for xx many years blah blah blah. Then he went on asking why I can't get a check. I was like "I totally trust you. It's just that compared to giving you my credit card info, it takes longer and I don't know if I have a check". I haven't used checks for a while... He said "what, you don't have cash? You can't go to Safeway to get a Money Order?" with a tone like parents scolding kids. That's the moment I realize it won't be a good experience anyways. I said thank you and hanged up the phone... I booked somewhere else and the receptionist was way nicer.... Hope this helps. tldr: really rude owner read more

Cabins are adequate, but could use a good cleaning and updating. However, everything worked and the property is nice and quiet. Long hike to the river and sides are steep when you get there. read more

Wonderful little cabins tucked away by the Yuba! A large group of us- 3 families with a total of 5 adults and 6 kids- stayed in the 2 lower cabins for a weekend trip. The cabins were clean, well stocked, situated a short hike from the river and perfectly set up for families. Everything felt comfortable and easy without seeming old or musty. Our kids had a blast playing outside in the nice flat area around the cabins and adventuring down to the river to climb rocks and stick feet in the water. The kitchens were simple and functional with plenty of pots and dishes. This place is rustic, so don't expect anything fancy but it was perfect for our families to spend some relaxed time in the woods! read more

Great cabins and hospitality catering to the outdoor and fishing crowd. We stayed in the aspen cabin which is located at the lower end of the property adjacent to the trail and the river just below. The cabin was well appointed with a bbq behind the cabin that included tables and lunge chairs. We had a young family of deer come though the backyard at sunset which was a nice sight. There is a great community deck about 100 feet from the cabin with new grills and lots of tables. There are also some tables and chairs above and below for a private glass of wine overlooking the river. read more

We really enjoyed our quiet, peaceful stay here. Mike was very pleasant and helpful about local areas to visit. This was the first time we stayed here but plan to come back in the winter as well. Dog friendly and close to town to eat and drink. read more

Love this place! This was my first time here, but my friend has been here 5 times and wow! It's beautiful and magical and the guys who run it are so friendly they're like family. Mike really goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and the cabins are so cute! Well maintained and so close to the lake! Love this place!!! read more

***BEWARE***people...booked a trip for a Mother/Daughter get away. Used my fiancé's credit card since I recently closed my account. HE...Rick charges your credit card the FULL amount immediately...FYI. I went to work a few days later and was told I had a training class to attend during that time so I called to cancel. Rick said he would credit my fiancé's card & it would take a couple days. I called a week later to ask what the issue was about not getting credit for canceling. He acted like he didn't know who I was. Then he started screaming, was VERY rude and nasty, said it was my fault because I had given him 2 cards. He again said he would credit my fiancé's account. 7 days later, my fiancé called Rick and asked about the credit. He started screaming and carrying on about how he doesn't need anybody's money, he's owned the place for 35 years. To date, he still has not refunded the $390.00. My fiancé had already been in contact with his credit card company and explained everything. They said they've never heard of any place charging full price up front. My fiancé filed a claim with the credit card company, which they refunded the $390.00 in 3 days and are pursuing the recovered money from Rick. The dude is seriously the rudest person I've ever talked to and will not take responsibility at all. How he's had the business for 35 years is beyond me. read more

Our cycling group paid for several rooms at the Yuba River Inn in advance. We also called ahead and confirmed our reservations before leaving on our 300 mile bike trek from Santa Rosa, CA. Upon our arrival we were shocked to discover that the Yuba River Inn gave every single room away to a group of motorcyclists that had ridden into town that day! We were given a refund of our money and a lame excuse. Ten members of our group were displaced. Seven members of our team had to share one room and bath (in another hotel) most having to sleep on the floor after riding 100 miles! Disgraceful!! We do this ride every year as a fund raiser for Woman's Recovery Services and will never be back to rent rooms from the Yuba River Inn again. read more

I just returned from my fourth annual retreat to the Sierras and Lakes Basin--and Yuba River Inn. These cabins are wonderful--super clean and roomy with well-stocked kitchens at a great price. I'll admit, the beds aren't as comfortable as I'd like, but I still keep coming back. Rick and Mike keep everything in top working order, and their new deck overlooking the river is a fine addition. Yes, you have to go up to the deck near the office to use the wifi, but I like the enforced unplugging. It's good for the brain and the soul! read more

Awesome, quiet spot. The family that runs this spot is friendly & respectful of your privacy. No housekeeping, so treat the cabins like your own house. And don't miss the pet bear, Terminator. read more

Great place. Went there for my birthday in december. Great cabins. Rick was very nice.

Although this is a nice spot and appears to be an idealic place...beware...the guy who runs it was rude, obnoxious and hostile from the moment we arrived. We found is attitude and personality to be pretentious and arrogant. Find your self a place where they appreciate your business and are grateful to have you as a guest. This guy needs some serious help in dealing with the public. read more

We loved this place. The complaints of earlier reviewers seem to have been addressed. The cabin (Oak) was spotlessly clean, the bathroom is large and the bed very comfortable. The kitchen was bigger than we expected in a small cabin and it had everything you could need. Rick and Debbie were super friendly and helpful. It's a little closer to the road than I would wish, and the cabins a little closer together, but once the traffic of the day dies down, it's very quiet. I also hoped it would be closer to the river, but there's a lovely trail down to the river - certainly not a treacherous 1 mile, as one reviewer said. read more