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Bed and Breakfast
Cottonwood Creek is one of the hidden treasures of Nevada. Winner of the prestigious Governor's Tourism Development award, it offers an opportunity to visit the Old West and experience life on a working horse ranch while living amidst the luxury of the silver barons. There are magnificent views of the Sierra and Pine Nut Mountains from every room.
Forty acres are devoted to the boarding, training and raising of horses. In the evening you can often hear the coyotes howl but there is nothing else to disturb the tranquility. The 4,500 square foot ranch house was built in 1995 of natural river rock and solid cedar planks. Each room has a private bath and high speed internet access. It is decorated with original paintings and antiques collected from around the world.
There is twenty-four hour access and English, Spanish and French are spoken. We are centrally located just 20-30 minutes from South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Valley, Museums, Casinos, Alpine fishing, Golfing and River Rafting. We are 45 minutes from Virginia City, and one hour from Reno. The Carson Valley is world famous for its soaring and cycling. Hiking trails abound in the nearby Sierras.
Three bedrooms with private baths are available to the discerning guest. A full breakfast may be enjoyed in the dining room at an antique refectory table or on the patio surrounded by lawn and spring or summer flowers. Reduced rates are provided for those desiring only a continental breakfast and no maid service. Complimentary tea, coffee and cookies are always available in the library/TV room and the living room is perfect for reading or writing postcards. Window seats and bay windows abound for your enjoyment.
The gardens at the front of the property were chosen for the 2004 Pond and Garden Tour and feature an island in the middle of a pond surrounded by fountains and water lilies. A small birch forest invites you to explore its paths or just rest in the shade in the rustic wooden swing that looks out on the gardens and pond.
A herd of wild horses can often be found within a mile of the property. We are just three blocks from Bureau of Land Management land where a morning stroll or evening walk along the sage brush lined roads into the wilderness is an intriguing experience. There is a nearby Alpaca Farm as well as a Llama Farm and Arabian Horse Farm that welcome visitors.
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Wild horses in local cemetery
Days may be spent wandering the grounds watching the horses being trained and cared for or visitors may travel from 10 to 60 minutes to surrounding venues for sports, art, or history. Click on the Activities link for specifics. Should you remain on the property you will find Mika and Cleo, our two dogs, excellent companions. Of the six barn cats, Splash, one of the tabbies, will be the most demanding of your time.
