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Spacious 5 BR Mountain Home For Large Families Or Groups

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Interior
Living room arial.
Dining room - table seats 12 with extensions.
Large, open kitchen with counter seating.
Large back deck (not usable in the winter)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bear Room

1 Queen Bed

Deer Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Fish Room

1 Queen Bed

Loft Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Moose Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Loft Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 5 BR Mountain Home For Large Families Or Groups

Located in the Big Trees area, this Arnold/Dorrington house comfortably sleeps 14. There are 4 downstairs bedrooms, all with a queen bed (rooms are all equal sized) plus a 5th bedroom in the loft with 2 queen beds and 2 twins (bunk bed style). Stocked with fun games (upstairs loft area with Ping Pong, Air Hockey and Foosball) for the kids and a large common area downstairs, you can host a large group without feeling cramped. In the winter, this is the closest stop to Bear Valley and in the summer, you're minutes away from the Stanislaus River and Big Trees State Park and a short drive to Murphys (wine tasting, caving and more). We have a welcome book at the cabin highlighting activities in the area, as well as some fun ideas for in the cabin. Hope you enjoy your stay! (For families, this house has been 'baby-proofed' with safety gates, high chairs (x2), toys and pack-n-play (x2) available).

We typically require at least a 3-night minimum but feel free to inquire about 2-nights and we'll let you know.

Cabin rentals DO NOT include linens so renters are responsible for bringing their own sheets, towels and pillowcases. (Blankets and Pillows provided at the cabin). If you would like to rent linens ($18/bed), we can connect you to the local service in the area.

Our house does not have A/C but it's rarely needed. The cabin stays very cool during the day and evenings in Dorrington cool down even in the summer

Lastly, we get a lot of inquiries from people wanting to go to Yosemite. While we're very close to many outdoor adventures in Calaveras County, it's about a 3-hour drive to Yosemite Valley as you have to go back out to the central valley to get there.

Property manager

Ben Studer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 baby high chairs, 2 pack'n'plays and baby gates
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve, while Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
Map
Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 63 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Snowflake Lodge Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fairway View Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 5 BR Mountain Home For Large Families Or Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 5 BR Mountain Home For Large Families Or Groups?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 5 BR Mountain Home For Large Families Or Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 5 BR Mountain Home For Large Families Or Groups located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Arnold Rim Trail and White Pines Lake. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tinina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family trip
The cabin and host were wonderful! Lots of space to hang out in and the grandsons loved the air hockey table. Everything we needed was provided in the home. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Very responsive host
Ben was very reaponsive, he answered all my questions/ inquiries and told me about places I can bring my kids around the area. The house was very spacious. There was 3 families , a total of 13, and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

T F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Great house, prime location. Ben made our trip as smooth as possible. Cant wait to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making Memories
This is a beautiful home, perfect for a big family. everything you need plus more comes with his house. located in a quiet street, communication with the owner was great. we loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas time in the mountains!
Spacious mountain cabin. Plenty of room. We went to Calaveras Big tree and also to Alpine Lake! Everything we needed was there!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and owner
This is one of our favorite cabins to stay at. The listing was spot on, and the owner went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. The bed situation and layout made this perfect for our large family. We had nine adults and a lot of kids, and this was more than enough room. Will definitely rebook this cabin for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharmila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin!! Definitely recommended for a large group.
Pros: The cabin is spacious enough to hold big group. Lot of things stocked in the pantry Lots of games, toys and entertainment for every age group. Cons: Kitchen and appliances are old and outdated but everything works perfectly fine. Brining your own towel and linen was little bit of an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lupe R., I

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very roomy cabin
The whole family had a wonderful stay at the cabin. It was very roomy. The owner was very attentive. They had many board games and toys. They had a ping pong table and a fools game table upstairs. The upstairs had a loft with roomy couches and a large room with lots of twin and double beds. This worked out great for us because of the kids could stay upstairs and we could stay downstairs. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally D., Mountain View, CA

Fantastic Family Cabin
We thoroughly enjoyed renting your lovely cabin for the weekend! We loved the open floor plan, it worked out well and it was easy to keep track of our little ones. We also loved that the cabin is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, baby equipment, everything we needed and so much more! We didn't need to bring anything "extra" along which is such a big plus when you travel with small children! Another real plus is the location, it is so close to great parks, lakes, rivers, etc. The cabin is also minutes away from Murphy's, a great place to wine taste, dine and much more. There were so many things to do, we didn't know what to do first. We will definitely visit again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lupe R., I

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
We had a wonderful stay. The house was very roomy and well stocked. The house was clean. They have a fireplace with plenty of wood to keep you warm.They also have a house heater. They are located close to restaurants stores and activities. If you want to stay in they have plenty of games and pingpong and air hockey and foosball tables. The house is kid friendly and has safety gates and plenty of kid toys. The house is right off the main highway. We all fit really comfortably in the large house. The owner was very attentive to our needs and quick response was appreciated. I will be returning soon. This is our second stay…
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent getaway
Wonderful family home. Lots of things for kids. Central location between Big Trees and Alpine Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well laid out and functional
We would rent this property again for our family reunion. It had a large common area, large eating area, fully equipped kitchen with lots of counter space, and nice large deck for summer use. It was very well laid out with equal sized queen bedrooms downstairs and additional beds upstairs. The bathrooms were small but functional. It showed its age (not recently remodeled) but worked great for us. Next time we'll bring a couple extra large cooking pots. The owner, Ben, provided very detailed and helpful instructions and info about the house and area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
The floor plan of the house allows a fair sized group to cook, eat, play games and relax and never feel crowded. The house was clean, kitchen well stocked. Would suggest a completely empty kitchen cabinet for food storage. Loved the prep space in kitchen. Lots of counter space allows several people to cook together. Would rent again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family cabin in the mountains
The house was super well equipped and plenty of room for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M., No. Cal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, comfy cabin with great location
Ben’s cabin is super comfy and very spacious, and he was amazing to work with. We were two families with teens traveling together, and there was plenty of space and fun things to do for all. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
outstanding
Will go back this summr.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy
House was clean and well stocked. There was lots of snow, which was great. Beds were all comfy. Loved the open floor plan, the game room and loft was awesome. We had a family get together for my moms 60th and there was plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elsin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely book again. Recommended
We had a great experience here at this cabin, very spacious, has everything you might need, great cabin if you have kids, full of games and entertainment, great parking space for at least 6 cars, awesome owner, aslnswered all our questions, called a few days before check in to see if we needed anything. The only thing that could be better was maybe a little more lighting in the patio, it was just a bit dark at night. But overall 9/10. Definitely would recommend and book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Labor Day Trip
Fun cabin for 4 tweens and teens. Games in loft were a hit. Big open floor plan with plenty of space for 10 of us. Ben was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

debbie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large large home for families
Liked the layout of the house & location for our purposes. Property has lots of kitchenware. Never had to bring own linens before in VRBO rental & it was a pain. No discount on cleaning. House really needs deep clean , de clutter & update. BBQ fire was prevented only by quick action!! Very greasy & flames came out under the grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome.
Check in was easy, the house was beautiful, the game room was perfect for the kids, it had plenty of sleeping space, & the host was great at communicating. There is a drought right now. So we didn't get to enjoy the deck. Because it's surrounded my yellowjackets. My husband got stung the first day. So bring spray or any repellent you have. There is no good broom or a mop to keep the house clean. So we bought a swifter from the store not far from there. Other than that. The drive is beautiful & there are plenty of lakes & creeks near by. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camille T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Great trip close to the river close to lake Alpine . Had a blast with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect layout
It was so easy to rent this house. The owner was so nice and easy to communicate with. The layout of the house was perfect for our group, kids played and hung out up stairs in the game room and the adults downstairs or out in the deck. It has an awesome big kitchen for large groups. The house was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jourdan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin
The cabin was wonderful! Very clean and had all the essentials we needed. We all had a great time staying there. It was very stuffy and hot, but once we found the fans everything worked out. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ben Studer

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We wanted a house up in the mountains to bring our family to over the years. We're excited about hosting friends and family and making lots of memories!

Why they chose this property

We love the layout of this house, although we spend most of the time on the back deck in the summer. While it's right off the highway, it feels secluded (and there's no road noise) and provides a great spot close to skiing, Stanislaus River and all kinds of activities

What makes this property unique

Lots of room! 4 equal sized bedrooms (so no fighting over who gets which one) as well as a loft bedroom upstairs with two queen beds and two twin loft beds

Languages:

English
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