Outside Inn

This place is a gem and the owners the best hosts. My sister and I found this great spot and were so glad we did. The owners could not have made our stay better, Every detail is so well thought out, I own a hotel and know the work it is to keep up the high standard. I really love this place and will return.

The Outside Inn was built in the 1940s and has remained essentially as is since then: very retro, very quaint. It reminded me of the types of places where we stayed while traveling when I was a kid (I'm 78 now). Our group occupied several rooms for 5 nights. An open courtyard in the middle is garden-like, with picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, a little waterfall, and oddball decorations: a very pleasant place for us to gather and talk in the mornings. I stayed in the "Autumn" room. It was tiny (11.3 x 9.2 ft) but adequate for one person. Everything was very compact and at my fingertips. The room was rustic but acceptably clean. The bed was comfy and the cover was a soft cozy quilt. The furnishings were "shabby chic" and homey. The tabletops were small and it took some ingenuity to find a place for all my stuff, but once I did, I felt at home. The electrical outlets were "challenging": not enough, and most already used by lamps, appliances, and other fixtures in the room. But I figured it out and got what I needed plugged in. The bathroom was tiny (4.25 x 4.25, plus a 2.5-sq ft shower). The shower was the size of an old-fashioned telephone booth, but the room's hot water heater was in a space right next to the shower, so hot water was immediate and plentiful. A openable window over the sink helped make the bathroom seem bigger, brighter, and airy. Each room had its own designated parking space right outside that room, so parking and loading/unloading was easy and convenient. All in all, I thought the Outside Inn was a fun place to stay. I would gladly stay there again the next time I am in Nevada City.

Friendly service, best value for the great location. Tucked into an established neighborhood with nice, woodsy outside sitting spots. Walk or bike to everything you need - food, drinks, shops, trails. Clean rooms, all the standard amenities. We were unaware that the pool was closed by order of the Health Department until we arrived, sadly. Great option for those ok with a simple, quaint lodging experience.

Best affordable place to stay in Nevada City. Tucked into a nice neighborhood an easy walk into town. Everything you need, clean and charming, and wonderful service. We had a small room, but there are larger ones. Comfy bed, frig, microwave, Mr Coffee, Wi-Fi, sweet little swimming pool, spots to relax and even have a little bbq.

The Outside Inn is a charming, welcoming place to stay. The grounds are peaceful, the rooms are comfortable and clean and the owners are so nice. Great location for walking to town and to the Deer Creek Tribute Trail. I’ve stayed here twice with friends and I’ll be back!

Lovely room but electric burners on stove not burn hot and pull out couch for bed was broken so my third party was not comfortable- should have told us before arrival. The rest was very comfortable