Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

Explore the area

Arnold, CA

Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬
Arnold Rim Trail
‪5 min drive‬
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to our Black Bear Den! This is a quaint cabin off the main road in Blue Lake Springs, close to Fly-In Acres Lake. This cozy cabin in the woods is newly renovated with all new flooring and paint and is great for a quick getaway or family retreat. The cabin is plenty big enough for larger groups and there are tons of activities available in the nearby area.

*Club house & pool available to our guests! $20/person with guest card. Fly-In Lake scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend!

Property manager

David Pelz

Premier Host

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We live in the mountains which is home to many different animals! Please remember to not leave trash outside!

Important information

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this holiday home. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Meadowmont Golf Course.

Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Arnold Rim Trail - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
White Pines Lake - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬13 min drive
‪Bistro Espresso - ‬8 min drive
‪Giant Burger - ‬7 min drive
‪Red Apple - ‬13 min drive
‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC located?

Situated in Arnold, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Manny C.

9 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We had a great time

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy Z.

23 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin.

Great cabin! The bedrooms are very spacious with comfortable beds. Owner does have to go on and fix the shower head and the tv upstairs. Besides that, everything is great.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kori H.

27 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Value

Super great for the price--nothing too fancy, but everything you need. Very satisfied :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

15 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin in Blue Lake.

Our family had a wonderful stay in the mountains. The cabin was as described, host very communicative, and great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

9 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations!

This was a great property for my friends and I. We had a lot of fun and had no complaints about the property. The planning, check-in, and check-out were also very smooth thanks to David the owner!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

6 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

It was a tad hot upstairs but overall very pleasant! ALSO you have now 4 bottles of maple syrup that have been accumulating over the years so have fun with that 😂 it was nice and cozy but it’s scary outside at night 😬 thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

21 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place to stay!

Everything was excellent and process was easy. Only little "complaint" was that the cooking pans/trays were a bit under cleaned.... No big deal as there was plenty of dish soap and we did the next group who stays there a favor and cleaned them up to a sparkle! Would not hesitate to stay here again and again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

11 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very accommodating

We had a great time and everything was as expected from the listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

15 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cute little cottage vibes

A great escape destination to watch movies hike and be in nature. Very nice place with lots of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Ann G.

2 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Retreat

The cabin was in a great area and close to everything but very quiet. It was smaller than expected, but it worked.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy E., MODESTO, CA

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

The house is super cute, great location, quiet peaceful neighborhood in the woods! The only thing was the house was not very clean dust and cobwebs on the bedrooms, the door knobs were sticky, but otherwise a super cute place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milo F.

1 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin getaway

Me and 7 friends stayed two nights and it was perfect! There was snow on the ground and the fire was toasty. The cabin is a great size for it to feel homey and comfortable without feeling squished.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose l.

21 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is the place...

Everything is good conditions and clean. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

25 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin close to Arnold and Bear Valley

My two kids and dog stayed in this cabin for two nights. It was easy to find and located very close to local snow activity areas. The cabin was quite spacious, we only needed one floor, but it could easily accommodate more people. The kitchen had all the necessary basics. There was a nice hill on the side for sledding and the heating system worked well. We especially enjoyed the large kitchen table. Host was quick to reply to a message I sent.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danisela M.

6 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowed in Cozy Cabin

Thank you for a wonderful stay! My husband and I were able to unwind and relax. We ended up getting snowed in with our two pups but were so thankful we had a place that kept us safe and warm. David was extremely accommodating and responsive since the day we booked. We appreciate it all so much. We were all very comfortable and will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

20 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Forest Gem

We loved our stay at this beautiful, comfortable cabin in the woods. It was the perfect size for 2 couples with kids. The teens had the whole upstairs bedroom and loft, and we all fit comfortably together in the living room and open kitchen. Walks in the neighborhood were gorgeous, and the location was perfect for a day trip to Bear Valley for skiing. Big Trees SP was just 4 miles up the road, as well. We had a fantastic long weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the Woods

It was a nice property. The drive up was the most difficult pill to swallow from all the swerves. Some appliances looked damaged and were not replaced, but were not necessities either. Overall it fit all our needs. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

25 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time!

Black Bear is a very nice cabin. We were all very pleased and enjoyed it tremendously. The cabin is clean and comfortable. The amenities are all there. Access to the Lake (which is a big deal). Everything you need is there. WiFi is excellent, TV and multiple streaming services available. The decor has a fun vibe (wild mushroom hunting) is all around. Beds are comfortable and the master has its own air conditioning. Kitchen has lots of utensils and other things for cooking, big new toaster, microwave and a large coffee maker. No dishwasher, but that’s not a huge issue for me. It gets warm in the summer and there are a few fans and an in wall air conditioner that really cools the main living area. Small but works like a champ. Deck is nice, didn’t use the bbq, but it’s there. You might want to have some lawn chairs if you are having a few people over. It’s not a huge place, but the four of us were comfortable in the main living area. Great value and we enjoyed it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine H.

17 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hopefully will improve over time

I spoke to the owner who was cordial and helpful twice. My criticism is really all about ambiance. This place was colorless and did not evoke any feelings of happiness. This cabin was a new experience for the owner, obviously learning how to be a host. He had invested in beautiful grey wood flooring and large grey sofas. But, other than that: only small pieces of art on some walls. Only 5 table lamps total, two not working (The place has 7 beds). No floor lamps. One chandelier hanging from two-story ceiling --not able to read at night. Kitchen so small, hard to prepare a meal in. The main view off the deck was obscured. The place needs a lot more thought, energy, and money to be something people will want to return to. Price indicated a much more relaxing and rejunenating space than it was. Wishing the owner good luck with further improvements.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

20 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for families!

We stayed with our 4 and 6 year old. They loved the upstairs and puzzles. Fully stocked kitchen, we cooked every night. Cozy, comfortable, would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie v., Fremont, USA

11 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Wonderland

Black Bear Den is cozy and comfy. Brand new floors, carpet, decorations and plenty, plenty of beds. We happened to be there during a Winter Wonderland. We highly recommended renting snow shoes and trekking down the pristine and quiet trail at Spicer Snow Park. The cabin had everything we needed and we would stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

29 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getting out of Grizzly

Comfortable home, had everything we needed. The cabin could use some deep cleaning but overall it was cute. No pass available to use recreation center so that was a draw back but owner told us to have the club Call him directly to get permission. We ended up not using the lake or pool.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

DaVon D.

28 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Cozy comfortable place. Could have used a few washcloths as there was only body wash soap available. Probably just an oversight. Loved staying there.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cosy Cabin

We had a great time. The host was very communicative and the place had excellent location and amenities. We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

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Hosted by David Pelz

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property