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Piety Hill Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Nevada City with free parking

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Front of property
White Birch Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Courtyard
Located in the historical district, Piety Hill Cottages offers a charming getaway with a tranquil garden and library. Guests stay connected with WiFi and enjoy outdoor meals at the barbecue grills. The property's express check-out adds convenience to the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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White Birch Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

White Birch Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Maple Cottage | Living area

Maple Cottage

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cedar Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cedar Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Laurel Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Laurel Cottage

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chestnut Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chestnut Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Walnut Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Walnut Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Amber Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Amber Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Daphne Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Daphne Cottage

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Spruce Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Spruce Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
523 Sacramento Street, Nevada City, CA, 95959

What's nearby

  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nevada Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Off Broadstreet Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 22 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪National Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stonehouse Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fudenjuce - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dakan - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Piety Hill Cottages

Motel in the historical district
Piety Hill Cottages provides amenities like a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Microwaves, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Piety Hill Cottages Motel B&B Nevada City
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Piety Hill Cottages Nevada City
Piety Hill Cottages
Piety Hill Cottages Motel B B
Piety Hill Cottages Motel
Piety Hill Cottages Motel B B
Piety Hill Cottages Nevada City
Piety Hill Cottages Motel Nevada City

Frequently asked questions

Is Piety Hill Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Piety Hill Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Piety Hill Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Piety Hill Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Piety Hill Cottages located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ol' Republic Brewery, Nevada Theatre, and Off Broadstreet Theatre. Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are also within 15 minutes.

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Piety Hill Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quaint, minimalistic cottage furnished with mini kitchenette (microwave, tea kettle, coffee pot, mini fridge/freezer, kitchen table,plate ware/utensils), comfortable bed, two chairs, pleasant decorations/plants, clawfoot tub/shower. Friendly and helpful personnel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the cottages. We styed in the Spruce cottage but saw that the other carport had firewood so we are assuming the other cottage has a fireplace. We hope to stay in that cottage next time and have friends join us for a nice long weekend in the winter Otherwise, we loved our experience. So quaint and convenient. We had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Very nice place to stay. Only issue the tv wasn’t working.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cute cottages and close to town

nice place, cute cottages and close to town. reasonable pricing too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Easy check in & out. Nice 15 minute walk to downtown where we enjoyed the Victorian Christmas celebration & amazing artisan crafts for sale. Comfortable bed, great coffee and a nice big shower. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What great little cabins. Old and a little warn, but very clean, cozy and quiet. As a female visiting the area by myself, felt very safe. Beautiful hiking 2 blocks away. Staff was very helpful and available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was set up just right for our two night stay; neither overdone nor underdone. Just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piety Hill Cottages is a cute adorable place. Our room had been refurbished and it was a nice place to stay while visiting Nevada City. Only about .6 miles from downtown making it a good walk to start your day. Thank you Piety!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only here over one night. All was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Rooms were clean. It is an older establishment so i wasnt expecting much but it is clean with amenities the same as a high end hotel. They have a courtyard with table and chairs and that is kept clean. The bed was comfortable and the bedding was nice. The kitchenette was great. Close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first two nights we stayed in Cedar cabin which is large and renovated - super comfortable, loved the simple modern decor. The couch wasn't comfortable though. The bed was super comfy. I made a booking mistake and the staff was able to accommodate us in one of their unrenovated cabins - very cozy and had everything we needed. It was run down but clean and comfortable. We LOVED our stay at Piety cottages and the staff are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little courtyard for shade and sun. Property exactly as described. Quiet area. Carports for each cottage. Short drive to restaurants/shopping. Easy check in/out. Bed was very comfortable except a little high for me after hip surgery. Great communication with host. We chose this area as it was near the venue we were attending.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great room, tiny bathroom.

Room was great for what we needed. Bed was very comfortable with good linens. Bathroom was extremely tiny to the point where you had to sit sideways on the toilet because there isn't enough leg room. It didn't really bother us though, although a larger person could have some difficulty with it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeneane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spacious cottage. Great if you need a full kitchen. Really sleeps 4 with the trundle bed. This property is not handicap accessible. Lots of uneven terrain, steps into the cottages and the shower was a major concern for my father. Thankfully he didn’t fall. The cottage was clean but dumpy and unfortunately run down and old. It needs some major tlc (touch up painting and updating). Motel 6 is better maintained than this cottage. The price didn’t match what we stayed in or what I’m used to staying in for $250 a night. I guess I expected more. I feel we were taken.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed once before, 7 years ago. Liked it and came back for more. A pleasant location, approx. .75 of a mile from central Nevada City. Comfortable 60's auto court cottages. Quiet, clean, with easy check in, without an employee. Ample instructions insured easy check-in. Unit was clean with functioning devices (I.E. fridge, microwave, television and remote, coffee maker and lighting. Only coplaints are toilet seat needed tightening, and no running water in kitchen. Signs alleged a future kitchen improvement and additional bedroom. Overall, quite happy with accomodations and wiuld stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

The property was still being worked on. Check-in was easy as was check out. Just had to get around the workers. The bed was super comfortable. The grounds were okay. The location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in Daphne, a cute single room. Perfect for just me and one night. Very clean, plenty spacious. My only complaint was that it was very bright in the room all-night due to lights outside & curtains that werent black out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully done cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Great downtown area for shopping and restaurants. Wonderful farmers market on Saturdays!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place! Clean, attractive. This has been recently renovated and is great. In the 60’s, this was Feil’s soda fountain and motel. Went to the fountain when I was in middle school and high school.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarjit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated cottage. Easy self check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely visit to my home town. Piety Hill has been remodel and so. Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is one of a kind! By far one of the cleanest places I have stayed and so welcoming. We had a mix up with our reservations so we only got to stay 1 night instead of 2, in the Daphne cottage but it was wonderful. I wouldn’t recommend walking into town from the cottages, it’s a bit of a walk, down hill going but up coming. But a very short drive, we drove into town twice and it was worth it. The manager or owner, not sure which, but she was a delight, helpful from the second I realized something was wrong with our reservation and even more so to help fix the problem! Even noticed our room was still rather cold around 10pm and brought us a space heater…it was a cold evening. I’ll definitely be looking forward to staying here again and they’re dog friendly if you need it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy contactless check-in/check-out process. Clean rooms with very comfortable bed. Nice and quiet atmosphere property. Shops and restaurants just a short walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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