Pine Street Cottage
A cozy 1920s cottage with a secret garden in the Sierra foothills.
Auburn, California • Dog friendly • Walk to Old Town
A quiet 1920s cottage with a secret garden, just a short walk from downtown Auburn.
This little house sits in the Sierra foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Two bedrooms at the back are quiet. The back one has a queen bed; the other has a full with room for a toddler bed or pack-and-play we can set up for you.
The kitchen and bath were refreshed a while back in a simple farmhouse way. It’s stocked with what you need for easy mornings — coffee station, good pans, and the like. Out back is the fenced garden we love, with a covered spot to sit and lights for evenings.
We’re dog people. The yard is fully enclosed. Come and go as you like; we hope it feels like your own place for a few days.
- A block from the shops and cafés downtown.
- The fenced garden with its covered patio is our favorite spot.
- Dogs are very welcome (we leave supplies and the yard is fully enclosed).
- Guests often say it feels like coming home.
The space
The kitchen and bath feel simple and comfortable — light, farmhouse style, everything you need for a few easy days. Dining table for six, two TVs, fast internet, and a stack of blankets.
Out back the garden is fully fenced with a covered patio and string lights. There’s room to sit or let the dog wander. In season the front beds often have strawberries and tomatoes — help yourself.
We can set up the toddler bed and basic pet supplies if it helps.
What’s included
Full kitchen, high-speed internet, washer & dryer, air conditioning, and two smart TVs with YouTube TV and streaming. The fenced backyard has a covered patio and plenty of space.
See the complete list on Airbnb. We also leave local trail and restaurant notes and can set up the toddler bed if it’s helpful.
Park at the side of the house (front curb is red zone). A second car can tuck in by the garage.
Dogs are very welcome here. We just ask that they aren’t left alone in the yard for long stretches.
The Cottage
Click to enlarge. Photos from the listing.
Auburn & the Gold Country
Auburn, California sits in the foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Quiet mornings in the garden, trails out the back door, and the river close by. We love sharing the places we go.
- • One block from downtown shops, restaurants and bars.
- • Half mile to Old Town Auburn and the Placer County Courthouse. Ten-minute walk.
- • Gold Rush buildings, boutiques, cafes, Placer County Museum.
- • Auburn Ravine path and neighborhood walks from the door.
- • Robie Point Firebreak Trail and Western States Trail. One mile away. Canyon views. Race finish area nearby.
- • Auburn State Recreation Area. One hundred miles of trails along the river forks. Ten minutes to the water for swimming or rafting.
- • Lake Clementine Trail. Four point five mile hike to the dam under Foresthill Bridge.
- • Hidden Falls and other foothill trails for hiking and biking.
What folks have said
“Beautifully decorated and well-appointed house, just a short walk from downtown restaurants and shops. Thoughtful touches included a coffee maker, pods, and creamer, a nice selection of books, special dishes for children and patio dining, bottled water, and a kitchen stocked with good-quality dishes, pots, and pans. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay!”
“This is the best AirBnB at which we've stayed. Clean, comfortable beds, great kitchen, excellent accommodations, beautiful yard. Eileen helped with our requests and was proactive making sure my elderly mother could get into the house. 11/10, would repeat.”
“Highly Recommend. The house was beautifully decorated and cozy. Comfy beds and plenty of space. The host was amazing, great communication and very accommodating. We hope to come back soon.”
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pine Street Cottage. It is the perfect place for a small dog with the enclosed back yard and it is walkable to uptown and old town Auburn. Nicely renovated and very comfortable two bedroom. We will definitely be back when in Auburn again.”
Scott and Eileen Queen
We’re Scott and Eileen. Scott’s been in Auburn a long time and knows the back roads and good spots. Eileen runs trails and writes a bit. We’ve put real care into this little place and are happy to share what we love about living here — the garden, the trails, the quiet mornings.