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BEAR VALLEY CABIN CLOSE TO VILLAGE / EASY WINTER ACCESS

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Cabin in the early Winter month
The front of the cabin ... winter wonderland!
Fall Season
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Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Bear Valley, CA
  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lake Alpine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bear Valley Ski
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪117 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

+1
2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3 ( Kids room)

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEAR VALLEY CABIN CLOSE TO VILLAGE / EASY WINTER ACCESS

Our Cabin is located in the heart of Bear Valley with walking distance to Bear Valley Village restaurants, and shops. In the Winter, you can walk to ski shuttle bus, Bear Valley Cross-County and yet it is secluded to enjoy a peaceful mountain getaway and experience winter wonderland you can't get in any other CA town.
This well-maintained cabin, is updated with quality mountain themed furnishings throughout. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Cabin sleeps 8 guests and can accommodate comfortably up to 12 guests with the extra queen futon and pull out sofa. Our cabin is also pet friendly but we have a STRICT PET POLICY and only ONE pet per stay. There is an additional pet fee IF pet is approved. Pets are considered and allowed case by case ONLY and we refuse the right to accept them.
Guest Review:
"Great Bear Valley House, Aug 2021,David S. from Mill Valley
Well Appointed, Very Strong Wifi, Great Owners, Great Location, Very Comfortable beds and living areas, Nice Yard and Patio [and] If you are familiar with Bear Valley rentals, somewhat rustic homes with lots of character and great location, this one is the nicest I have stayed in by far.”

The sleeping accommodations are as follows:
Bedroom #1: great for the kids; it has a bunk Bed (Twin over Full Size Beds) and a pull out full mattress under bunkbeds and sleeps up to 5.
Bedroom #2: has a queen bed and a bunk-bed (Twin over Twin) sleeps up to 4.
Bedroom #3 (Master Bedroom): has a comfortable queen bed, wood fireplace, master bath and a deck that is only accessible during Summer/Fall months.
In addition, there is a fold out queen size futon bed downstairs in the family room.

In the Spring/Summertime, our Cabin features a beautiful seasonal creek running in the back and a private rock fire-pit in front, perfect for roasting marshmallows. You can relax in our hammock by the firepit. There is plenty off street parking at the cabin. The cabin is located within waking distance to private Bear Lake, Village Swimming pool, park, library, restaurants and 4 miles to Alpine Lake.

In the Wintertime, depending on the snow fall levels, Bear Valley closes the subdivision roads to allow skiers and snowmobiles to access the cabins through a well groomed roads and the roads are closed to all cars including 4WDs. The cabin is one of the closest to the community parking area Lot 'C', which provides with close access in the winter. Cabin is easily accessible by foot, ski, or snowmobile and the groomed roads, allow for the adventurous skiers, to ski down from Bear Valley Ski Resort all the way to the Cabin's front door. Bear Valley Ski Resort is just 3 miles up the road. During ski season, there is a free shuttle from town to the ski lifts you can walk to from the cabin. Snowmobiles may be rented from Bear Valley Snowmobile shop and they also offer snowmobile taxi services, if needed. Here is also a great website for more information about Bear Valley:
http://www.ebbettspassadventures.com/places/bear_valley.html

Guests comments:
'The cabin was in great shape, obviously cared well for by your family, and we tried to leave it that way. We had a fun time! The kids especially enjoyed the toys and the movies. We did make a nice sledding run in the back yard woods, which we hope can be enjoyed by others, as well.' B & E from Oakland, CA.

'We had a wonderful time thank you - ...I hadn't appreciated how open plan the lay out was from the photos. That said, we loved the cabin and the location so hopefully there will be another chance for us to come back. ' M, from Palo Alto, CA.

Property manager

Katia M. Hinrichsen

Languages

Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
No parties allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1pet/Low shedding with PREAPPROVAL and fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must accept terms of homeowner's agreement; must be over 25, pet must first be PRE-APPROVED by owner/ additional PET FEE applies if approved

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
Note from host: No parties allowed
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this cabin. Balancing Rock and Whale Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Alpine and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bear Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Alpine - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Whale Rock - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 29 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Alpine Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sky High Pizza & Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Creekside Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Barrel Cafe - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BEAR VALLEY CABIN CLOSE TO VILLAGE / EASY WINTER ACCESS have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BEAR VALLEY CABIN CLOSE TO VILLAGE / EASY WINTER ACCESS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at BEAR VALLEY CABIN CLOSE TO VILLAGE / EASY WINTER ACCESS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAR VALLEY CABIN CLOSE TO VILLAGE / EASY WINTER ACCESS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEAR VALLEY CABIN CLOSE TO VILLAGE / EASY WINTER ACCESS located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Arnold is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Bear Valley Ski is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sami L.

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

Classic mountain cabin experience

Had a great spring skiing visit to Bear Valley, and the cabin was exactly what we were looking for: snowbound, easy to access, spacious, clean and well equipped. This is a classic Bear Valley cabin, so don't expect luxurious appointments, but everything was exactly as advertised and worked well, location is extremely convenient, and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Enjoyable Bear Valley escape

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and as advertised. The kitchen was especially well stocked with pots/pans/utensils/etc. We loved that the house was snow-bound, yet it was still close enough to walk in with our belongings from the parking lot. Will return someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Da'Niel R.

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

Great Cabin!

We had a great time and the cabin was lovely. Very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

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

Great place for “Family and friends” gathering

Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Seana A.

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

Great cabin

We enjoyed our time here, cabin is well equipped and comfortable. Fantastic location in the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Great ski weekend

We loved the house - especially not needing a snowmobile to get to it! House was super clean and spacious. Plenty of parking nearby and the mountain was only a 10-15 min drive away. Would def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great family cabin

My family and friends enjoyed our stay here. The location was very convenient to the parking lot and the online listing was accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

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

Mr

Fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilys W.

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

Great weekend getaway for family reunion and amazing hiking

Lovely rustic home with with everything we needed for a relaxing family getaway filled with hiking and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Amazing time

Well stocked, location excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Perfect Mountain Get Away

Lovely home for a summer mountain get away. The property is clean and well maintained along with being easy to get in and out of. It is conveniently located near the main road and Bear Valley amenities. This section of the Sierras is a well kept secret with all the beauty and none of the crowds. It provides great hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and fishing. It is an easy drive from the San Francisco Bay area with many scenic spots along the way. The home is quite and cozy providing an opportunity for rest and relaxation. The kitchen and amenities are well appointed making the stay extra easy. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Wonderful

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy U.

The cabin was perfect.

Such a great place for a holiday family getaway. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nate F.

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

Great Snow Cabin

If you want snow, this is it. It is close enough to walk from Lot C. Come prepared to snow hike. You can ski to the cabin/Inn which is near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S., Ventura, CA

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

This was our best Bear Valley trip ever!

The cabin was really great and the host Katia was great also. Even though I like staying at different places every year, it’s going to be very tempting to rent this one again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Perfect Location and Wonderful Space

We stayed here just after a big snow storm. It was lovely. A 3 minute walk from the parking lot so it was easy to transport our stuff to the house. The house was cleared for access, warm and clean. We stayed with another family so there were 8 of us total which was perfect. ( 4 adults, 4 teens). Would love to come back here next year or in the summertime!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Family

Perfect spot to join our out of state children and grandchildren. Lots of room for everyone and absolutely everything you need. Lodge is easily walkable. Lakes and great trails are a quick drive. Very easy check-in but Katia was always available. We had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Bear Valley Retreat

We came up for a long weekend. The cabin was perfect for us. The kitchen was well stocked (better then what I expected), the beds were comfortable and the outdoor fire pit made our nights. We are looking forward to coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S., Menlo Park

Great cabin!

Wonderful cabin, has everything you might need for a large-group getaway. Great communication with the host. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Bear

Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ehren K.

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

Cozy and roomy cabin

The host was great and easy to get a hold of and explain how things work. The house was very clean and warm and in a great location close to the base of the hill. The kids loved it. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Birthday Getaway

What a great location. Owners are very friendly and helpful. 20 min down to the resevior. Spent the whole day kayaking and this was a great cabin to retire in after a long day on the water. Kids would have a blast here. Great for a summer or winter vacation. We will be back for sure. Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and a little wild

We had a great time in the deep snow! The house is well equipped with everything we needed. It was a bit tricky to find in the dark and shovel out access to the house, but if you’re up for an adventure it’s fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

keith B.

Great for families

The cabin was clean and we found everything to be as advertised! The one thing that was beyond our expectations was the outdoor area and the fire pit. It is huge and we spent every evening around the campfire. The kids loved it. The beds are comfortable and the cabin is well stocked with kids toys, games and videos but who has time to watch them when the area is so beautiful. Great location near the village and only a few minutes drive to Alpine Lake. The owner is super helpful and quick to respond. We would definitely recommend this cabin in Bear Valley!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., Alamo, CA

A Perfect Bear Valley Cabin!

Our three-generation family of six, plus two dogs, spent a delightful long weekend at Kátia's cabin. This was our first trip to Bear Valley. Kátia is by far the most-responsive and helpful owner we've dealt with on VRBO. The cabin easily accommodated the six of us, was relatively-easy to get to, was well appointed and maintained, with multiple TVs, WiFi, Xbox, both gas-fired and wood-burning fireplaces, etc., and had plenty of kitchenware for way more than we six. The amount of snow for mid-April was fantastic and skiing at Bear Valley was great for all of us. I highly recommend Kátia's cabin and Bear Valley.

About the host

Hosted by Katia M. Hinrichsen

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We are a family of four from the Bay Area and we love skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, cross country skiing, hiking, fishing, kayaking and all that Bear Valley offers! :)

Why they chose this property

Our cabin's location is incredible! It is ideal for a mountain getaway in the winter wonderland and yet in close proximity to downtown, for restaurants and ski shuttle, so you don't feel like you are away from the action but yet it is secluded as it sits on over 1/3 acre next to green open county land. We enjoy the spacious level lot, adjacent to green space providing serene outdoor living . Cabin also provides for an easy winter access for our family and friends. Summer time, we fell in love with the seasonal creek that runs behind our cabin and the downtown proximity so kids and the whole family can ride their bikes or walk to the lake, swimming pool, park, library, restaurants etc... We are also close to Spicer Reservoir, Stanislaus river and of course Lake Alpine.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is one of the closest to the village, providing easy winter access and it is kids friendly. (We have xbox 360, several PG DVDs, toys, games, kids little table, portable highchair & crib). Our cabin is updated, always well maintained, well furnished and fully stocked with all amenities of your own home for your ultimate comfort. We also provide our guests with a tandem kayak for your leisure in the summertime located at our local private Bear Lake.

Languages:

Portuguese