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December 2023 by Audrey Jackson
Probably hands down the BEST hotel we have stayed in in a long time!!! Super amazing friendly staff they even left us personal notes and cookies my husband loved!! They had dim lighting, and nice music even playing when we walked in! It's right on the river, bed and sheets were so soft and comfortable they had a heater and fireplace in the room. The hotel was absolutely phenomenal we will definitely be back!! Thank you so much!!!!! Everything is walking distance too and the people in the town are the nicest people you will ever meet and the scenery is spectacular I felt like I was in a movie when I was there and didn't want to leave so peaceful. Thank you!!!!!! Definitely book it!!! :)
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December 2023 by David Stookey
Nice place in need of some maintenance. We were the only ones there and it still took 20 minutes to check us in. And then the receipt said 140 balance due, but I paid that in cash. Don't plan on using the heater, there are no instructions on how to manually light it and unless you are familiar with these, it's not going to happen. First you have to turn on the thermostats, then open the heater door and light. If you close the door it turns off.
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December 2023 by TERRY S.
Awesome place. Retro and perfectly comfey Walking distance to everything and a wild river river right outside a deck chairs table etc... Even the sheets were flannel and cozy. Thanks to Lydia we definately will be back !
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November 2023 by Ingrid Hart
Fabulous experience at the Riverside Mountain Lodge from start to finish. Owner's communication is stellar -- each step of the journey flowed with grace and ease. It's a touchless system, which is alright with me. We will be back again. Highly recommend.
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November 2023 by Luen Proft
Lovely place to stay that felt cozy and yet had all the needed amenities. Could not be a better location overlooking the river and in downtown. Would love to stay again!
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November 2023 by Mark Ridge
Great rooms and a wonderful friendly staffWalkability: Everything in town is just a few minutes walk away
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November 2023 by Thor Chadwick
It was awesome what a great timeGreat staff ?
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October 2023 by Michelle L.
My husband said the ambiance is 100/10. The river makes this worth the stay. Rooms are clean, decor is in keeping with the atmosphere, and I like that they do not use single use plastic products for the shower and bathroom.This is a very hands off establishment. You call and reserve your room. They leave your room key at an agreed upon location. They give you a number to call if you need anything. No contact with anyone. I am a fan. Lots of great email information was sent about Downieville and where to eat, etc. I thought I was very clear about needing two rooms with two beds each and a rollaway but I ended up with 3 King rooms and we made it work. No I did not bother to contact anyone because we were just there for 1 night and the river was the primary draw.Now here is the crunchy part. There is no coffee. None provided in the Lobby. No coffee makers in the rooms. We were lucky to find one place open in town that made coffee and breakfast sandwiches on Thursday morning. So...go hang out by the river but bring your own coffee.Oh and fuel up before you get there because there are no gas stations in Downieville.
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October 2023 by Ingrid H.
Fabulous experience at the Riverside Mountain Lodge from start to finish. Owner's communication is stellar -- each step of the journey flowed with grace and ease. It's a touchless system, which is alright with me. We will be back again. Highly recommend.
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October 2023 by stephanie m.
My husband and I stayed at the Riverside this past weekend. We had an excellent experience. We stayed at the Riverside during the summer and we're eagerly anticipating staying there again. The view from the balcony is gorgeous and DV never disappoints with the beautiful sites. Our room was cozy and was the perfect size. It was clean and included some little snacks. I can't say enough about the office staff. Lydia, was such a sweetheart and so helpful to us. I can't say enough about her hospitality. I'm looking forward to the next time we visit.
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October 2023 by Brynda P.
This was our first stay at Riverside and we will certainly be back! We had Room 7, a king bed with a kitchenette and balcony. Loved sleeping with the door open and listening to the sounds of the river. The balcony was perfect for wine and cheese Friday night. Saturday we enjoyed walking into town for lunch, the Mexican restaurant in town is the best, vegan burrito to die for! We loved being able to walk to the River Trail hike after lunch. Sunday we walked to the old historic cemetery and Pauly Creek Falls, brunch at Sabrina's was great. Lydia was very friendly and we enjoyed our stay at Riverside a lot. Riverside and most of Downieville are friendly, which was great.
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September 2023 by R Cox
We had a great weekend here! Conveniently located in town and everyone was friendly. Room was nice and clean. We will definitely come back.
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September 2023 by Karen Kline
We are repeat customers and wouldn't stay anywhere else. The rooms offer well-appointed homey comfort and are very clean. Fall asleep to the sound of the Downie River rushing past under your balcony and wake up to a continental breakfast. Owners Mike and Nancy Carnahan provide very attentive customer service, genial conversation, and lots of good tips on local activities. Highly recommended.
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August 2023 by Theresa N.
I was up there on Wednesday night. We stayed a couple weeks back and it was wonderful in room 10. Called to try to get room 10 again was told it was unavailable. Got charged a more expensive room. The cheaper rooms were empty when we got there. Bate and switch. The room was dirty the toilet was disgusting. Hair all over the bathroom. Even spit toothpaste in the sink. We were very grossed out and unhappy with our stay this time. We came up on a Wednesday night to save money instead we spent more. We didn't appreciate that. I hope you guys learn from our experience to take care of your guests better.
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August 2023 by Yulia Zi
A bucket list stay for anyone who really appreciates Northern California and its historyI finally got to stay at this hotel with my mom and my dog ? yes, the dog fee was $40 but it came with a doggy bed, treat and a blanket.The room was spacious enough (we had King bed) and the bathroom is nice as well. Private balcony to a river front is just perfect.And you are right in the heart of the town.We truly loved our stay and I can not wait to return.
