Meet the remarkable Water Ouzel

The enchanting little water ouzel was famous naturalist John Muir's favorite bird. We are blessed to have a water ouzel’s nest on the ledge of one of the I-beams that support the Bridge House. Learn all about these charming little creatures and how you can find them at Bridge House HERE.

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"The mountains are calling and I must go"   John Muir 

Sierra Bridge House is a truly unique vacation rental property. Situated on 12 1/2 acres, Sierra Bridge House has been built over one of the most beautiful mountain stream tributaries of the North Yuba River. Designed by the distinguished San Francisco architect Francis Joseph McCarthy, this property has been situated so that there are beautiful views of waterfalls, pools and river foliage from every room. The history of the house includes featured articles in periodicals such as Sunset Magazine and Redwood Homes. The three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 3400 square foot house includes 400 feet of the North Yuba River and over 1800 feet of the rushing year-round creek that runs under the house. The house also includes a detached recreation room and a reading/meditation/art room. Ping pong is available on a competitive level table in a separate room dedicated to ping pong! Hundreds of acres of forest service land border the property giving the ultimate in privacy yet only three miles from the beautiful historic town of Downieville. Several short hiking trails are available right out the front or back door of the Bridge House!

Sierra Bridge House is the perfect headquarters for your California mountain vacation! For more information including rates and directions, or to book your Bridge House getaway, click here or give us a call at (530) 289-3455. Text Only Number: (661) 302-5188.

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