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An Acre of Nature ~ Wood stove & Central heat!

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Gather the whole family for dinner at the table that expands to seat up to 10.
Up to two dogs welcome!
Outdoor dining
Sitting area and reading nook. Relax and enjoy the view or family movie night!
Our two-stage wood stove really brings the heat!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

An Acre of Nature ~ Wood stove & Central heat!

Come enjoy our family home on an amazing acre of forest. Bring the whole family and your friends; with two bedrooms and a large lower level game/media room with bunk beds, you'll have plenty of space to stretch out inside. Enjoy the impressive backyard vista while sipping your favorite beverage on the spacious wraparound deck. Close to Arnold dining, Bear Valley skiing, Murphys shopping & wineries, as well as endless hiking and exploring at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and surrounding.

The open floor plan main level of the home features seating for up to 10 at the Thanksgiving-worthy dining table with additional kitchen countertop seating. Our place is stocked with games and a kickin sound system & Smart TV to keep the good times rolling upstairs, or pop some popcorn and head down to the lower level to fire up a movie on the 65" smart TV. For summer guests, no need to worry about the Arnold heat waves - our Central A/C keeps you cool throughout the whole house. For our winter guests, a wood burning stove keeps the main room nice and toasty on cold nights (we provide fire starters and plenty of firewood) while you play games around the table, relax on the couches for movie night, or curl up in the reading nook. On chilly winter days the central heat & wood stove will keep you comfortable. For snowy mountain fun, you can drive 30-45 minutes up the highway to Bear Valley.

All the beds are made with clean duvet covers so you never have to worry about the cleanliness of any of the bedding. The master bedroom is outfitted with a luxury California king mattress and all of the beds have high quality linens and mattresses.

You'll have access to the two car garage where you can charge up your electric vehicle on the level two 220 volt charger, wash your clothes in the front-load Samsung washer and dryer, or open up the ping pong table to find out who's got the best forehand smash in the family. Summer and winter excursion gear will be waiting for you there as well with sleds, tubes, noodles, folding chairs a cooler, and ice packs. You’ll also find a size large collapsible dog kennel, a dog bed, and a dog dish if you decide to bring a goodboy or a goodgirl along ($60 per pup, max 2). Unlike many Arnold rentals, we provide garbage service for our guests, so no need to haul your trash out.

When you're ready to experience the outdoors, head out to the expansive deck to take in the views from 25 feet up under the shade of the incense cedar. Next take the kids and the dog down to the back of the property to explore the acre of nature and find endless opportunities for imaginative play and some truly epic sledding terrain.

Property manager

DeeDee Beckstrom
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$60 per stay for each dog.No cats or other animals
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or large gatherings. This is a quiet neighborhood and people keep a close eye on the house. Outdoor security cameras are at the house.
Dogs are the only pets allowed. No dogs on the furniture, including the beds. A fee will be charged if dog hair is found on furniture.
A fee will be charged if there is any dog stains (from dirt or bathroom accident) in the house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Meadowmont Golf Course and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Meadowmont Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is An Acre of Nature ~ Wood stove & Central heat! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at An Acre of Nature ~ Wood stove & Central heat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Acre of Nature ~ Wood stove & Central heat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Acre of Nature ~ Wood stove & Central heat! located?

This family-friendly Arnold holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Meadowmont Golf Course, Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake. Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Cozy and clean

We stayed here for a girl scout trip and it was perfect. The kids had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

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

Great layout and ample space

This house has a fantastic layout - loved the garage with access to the house, the open floor plan, and the epic kids room downstairs. The kitchen could use some improvements both in the cleanliness and the stocked dishes and tools. If you are picky about pillows as I am, i would recommend bringing your own as the house’s were pretty old.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

October visit

Great place though having a blower battery charged) fir the outside would have been great….deck area was a disaster and hadnt been blown clean for some time…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL V.

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

Great place. We enjoyed our stay.

The property was great. The only complaints were the toilet seat in the master bedroom was loose. My son found a half eaten apple under the second upstairs bedroom. It would have been nice to have a screen door in the master bedroom so we could have cooled off our bedroom better. There was a lot more traffic on the road than we expected on Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSALYN C.

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

Always a Great Stay!!!

Another return trip to our 'home away from home!' Absolutely love coming back here. Thanks for sharing your home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Great location very spacious!

I visit Arnold once a year with the family and each time I choose a different cabin. This property is perfectly located nestled in Arnold’s nature and quiet neighborhood. It’s less than a mile away from a shopping center. That is very convenient when you’re traveling with kids and forget something :-) it is also very close to Calaveras Big Trees and just about a 30 minute drive to the snow parks such as Spicer or up a bit more to Bear Valley. I appreciate all the room and space that it had for my family, downstairs alone could sleep 6 with four bunkbeds, and a couch. Not to mention the two private bedrooms on the main floor that can sleep 2 people each with beautiful views to wake up to out your windows. The house is stocked well with linens, towels, kitchen needs and more! Plenty of games and toys for the family. The air was fresh and the nature was stunning! We all really enjoyed our time! Until next year ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Fremont, CA

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

Snow Play!

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and well equipped. We like to cook and the kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable and the wood stove kept us cozy. We followed the hosts advice and got snow park passes at Ebbert’s Pass Sporting Goods. The wifi worked great and so did the sound system. We couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

We had a lovely long weekend at “An Acre of Nature”. Dee Dee was great to work with, she sent us a lot of information about the house and check-in was super easy. The house was very clean and very well furnished with pots and pans/ linens/pet supplies. They even provided firewood. The view off the back deck is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROSALYN C.

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

Another Wonderful Stay!

We spent another weekend visiting our daughter in the area. We had an issue with the dryer but the owners sent over their handyman and he fixed it right away! Looking forward staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROSALYN C.

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

Comfortable, Relaxing Weekend

We were in the area to visit our daughter who works nearby. The location was perfect and very easy to get to. Home is as advertised - the AC works wonderfully keeping us cool in 100+ degree weather. Our dog loved roaming and exploring the property. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Acre of Nature

A very pleasant and peaceful cabin. It's conveniently located near Arnold and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Our 12 year old really appreciated the downstairs room as it was fully set up for kids with bunk beds, games, smart tv, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Excellent house

Beautiful home super clean and very responsive owner. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Had everything we could possibly need and more. Including seeing deer each day from the deck. We absolutely loved staying here and will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Loved it

We had a great time and DeeDee was very helpful and communicative. My daughter already wants to go back again. They loved the downstairs with the bunk beds and toys. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Winter Wonderland!

We had a wonderfull time at the cabin. It had just snowed several feet and we were able to make some great memories sledding with our little ones in the backyard. We had 4 adults and 5 children and we had more than enough room for everyone to be comfy. Everything was clean and there were plenty of linnens for all of our needs. I'm sure we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy K., Salinas, CA

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

Don’t hesitate! Fully stocked!

DeeDee was extremely responsive and always got back to me immediately. Property was great. Very clean! And fully stocked with everything you could need! Including the smallest touches like plenty of bath and hand towels, and so many toys for the kids, books, games, snow sleds. Even a cooler and ice packs for day trips! If you are considering this rental then absolutely don’t hesitate! It’s a gem! Thank you DeeDee for making our mini vacation that much better. ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

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

Great location

We had such a wonderful time. The house was in great shape, near everything, and great amenities. We will definitely be staying here again next snow season. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Antoinett O.

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

New Years 2023

The cabin in Arnold was a nice getaway for New Years. While we were hoping for snow, Mother Nature had other plans. We still enjoyed relaxing in from of the wood burning fire place. DeeDee was very responsive and check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

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

Great for families!

Hi DeeDee, We couldn’t have asked for a nicer home for our mini get away. It was also a great house for our granddaughters—downstairs with bunk beds, games and tv. We hope to revisit in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Great family friendly experience.

We had a great stay at this family friendly house. Our kids loved the downstairs setup with lots of toys, games and books. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed and made meals a breeze. The house was clean and had every amenity we needed to enjoy our family time together. We have nothing but great things to say about the house and the attentive responses of the host, we would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

A Perfect Retreat

Home was beautiful and well kept. Plenty of things to occupy our time though we mostly chose to relish in the peaceful quiet of nature. A/C was nice given that it was a bit warmer than expected during the day. Owner was very responsive and home was well stocked. Neighbors were a bit noisy during the day with fixing motorcycles but otherwise all was quiet. Overall it was a great place to relax and get away. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by DeeDee Beckstrom

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We’re a family of 4 who love to explore & create memories!

Why they chose this property

We want you to love your stay at our home! Please feel free to communicate with us and let us know if anything arises. We are not available in person, however, have we someone local available for you if you need anything during your stay.

What makes this property unique

It's important to us that our guests are happy! Which is why we take time in preparing our house with items to make YOUR trip more enjoyable.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests