Welcome to Mt. Olive! Perched atop a majestic peak you will find a charming chalet offering stunning panoramas of the Bear River Canyon and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Soak in the tranquility of your private hot tub, savor a morning espresso amid expansive views, or gather around the fire pit beneath starry skies. Five minutes from river access and a short drive to the vibrant downtowns of Grass Valley or Nevada City, this is the perfect hideaway for your next retreat. Mt. Olive is located at the top of a secluded hill in the heart of Gold Country. Upon arrival, unwind in your private, 4-person hot tub and take in the sweeping landscape. Retire to your cozy bedrooms, each featuring a unique woodland tableau. The mushroom-themed master bedroom, equipped with a memory foam queen bed, brings the magic of the forest indoors. This room offers an essential oil diffuser, a dream encyclopedia, a full-sized closet, and an ironing set. The fern-themed guest bedroom sleeps up to four, with two full-sized beds nestled amidst potted plants. The gentle uplighting in each bedroom's botanical alcove creates the perfect ambiance for peaceful dreams. Prepare for a new day with locally roasted coffee. Choose between an espresso machine, French press, or drip coffee maker! The fully stocked kitchen boasts a dishwasher, microwave, gas range, and all the tools necessary for culinary exploration including a blender, airfryer, toaster, and rice maker. Step through the kitchen door onto the oversized wraparound deck, where you can fire up the gas grill and barbeque against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Pamper yourself in the newly refinished bathroom. Indulge in endless hot water, convenient in-house laundry, and the soothing aroma of diffused essential oils. Outside, the spacious yard becomes a playground for both you and your four-legged companions. Engage in a game of bocce ball, croquet, or simply swing under the towering canopy of century-old oak trees. Deer, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, squirrels, and toads are frequent guests at Mt. Olive - please be prepared to share the space with them. As night falls, the fire pit is the perfect place to gather! Toast marshmallows, tell tall tales, and recount memories under a starry sky. Uncap the telescope and embark on a celestial journey through the Milky Way! Retreat indoors for a movie night on the 65” ROKU Smart TV or challenge your friends to a Nintendo Switch showdown! Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros are all ready to play! Unlock vintage vibes with our turntable and eclectic collection of records. Find an array of board games, a pair of binoculars, and an assortment of botanical books for your enjoyment. We also offer a Sip N' Paint experience with Unni Stevens, co-founder of Persimmon Art Gallery in Auburn. Follow along, step-by-step, as together you create your own masterpiece outdoors with a glass of wine! At the end of the class, each artist will have a finished painting to hang at home! All materials, snacks, and beverages are provided. Message us for more details! Welcome to Mt. Olive - your home away from home! PLEASE NOTE: Jenn, our co-host, lives in the bottom unit on-site. She will be available should you need assistance, but you will otherwise not meet her. The entrance to the space is private and no spaces are shared.