Ida's Room

"Panoramic view"

Ida's Room is located at the top of a very private staircase off the kitchen.  More times than not, Eileen has been turning out the kitchen lights for the night, only to find a guest sneaking down the staircase for one last brownie of the night. In the room, the queen-size bed sits under its own stained glass window located right in the headboard. This room also contains a comfortable and spacious hide-a-bed for those who need a little extra room for the younger one they couldn't leave at home. The sink is located in snug alcove and is an original to the house. A large stall shower and pull chain commode add both privacy and fun to this great room.

Ida, the original mistress of the house, was married to James Colley, the boy next door. She dutifully raised her son, Ellsworth and niece, Winifred, while her husband sold candies and sweets in his own store on Broad Street. Together with her niece, Ida was responsible for bringing culture and refinement to the gold rush era town of Nevada City.