Great condo, 6 pm checkout OK -just ask!! 2 min. to ski shuttle

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Full-size daybed sleeps two adults very comfortably

Triple bunk a favorite of kids and teens

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Bear Valley, CA

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Well-stocked cozy condo with everything a family or group needs for blissful days and fun game and movie nights filled with fun!

2-minute walk to ski shuttle.

Caring owner and in-town help just a text/call away!

Cleaning option: Cleaning and linens provided (just message owner in advance to arrange) -- OR save $150 and self-clean and provide your own linens.

This condo sits in the sweet spot of Bear Valley: Just across the street from the lodges, shops and the shuttle that takes skiers and snowboarders and sledders to the ski resort.

Just 5 minutes from Lake Alpine and four other high alpine lakes and rivers with world-class fishing. Hiking trails just up the road.

2 minute walk across the street to the ski shuttle!

Don't get stuck driving to the ski shuttle or resort from all the other condos in Bear Valley 30-45 minutes (each way!) up the hill from Arnold, or Dorrington each day!

This condo is perfect for family-time!

The condo has WiFi, a flat-screen TV, DirectTV, an HDMI cable so that you can stream from your laptop to the TV and a landline.

(There's also WiFi across the street in Bear Valley Lodge's brand new lounge with its 4-story stone fireplace -- all visitors welcome.)

Games galore! Uno, Farkle, Backgammon, Battleship, Slamwich, Sorry, Connect4, and more!

Outdoor patio has a gate and access to a horseshoe pit. Wander the lovely pine grove and condo-area grounds or just enjoy your morning coffee sitting on a sun-warmed boulder (snow conditions permitting).

On the other side of the condo buildings, enjoy benches, and the perfect spot for snowman-making and sledding in winter, and hanging out in summer.

Cooking is a breeze! Whip up breakfast or apres ski brownies in fully equipped kitchen. It's small but mighty: Full-size microwave, stove, oven, coffee maker, electric kettle, blender, toaster and every utensil, cooking device or dish you could imagine is provided.

Or enjoy one of the restaurants in the lodge.

Just down the street from the biggest (and most beautiful) X-country ski area in California!

TWO Sno-parks within five miles!!

Bring your favorite family games or your laptop with your favorite family movies (there's a flat-screen TV and HDMI to link your laptop to it) and snuggle in for evenings of warmth and comfort after some great days on the slopes.

Bring your X-C, downhill skiing, sledding or hiking, kayaking, cycling, and fishing stuff and your own linens (sheets and bath and kitchen towels) and have the weekend of your lives!

$600 monthly rate (off-season, April 15-November 15 for lease of several months). Ski season or winter-month leases also available.

Questions? Message me -- I'm always happy to help!

I look forward to hosting you!

Warmly,
DeAnne

Alpine County Short-term Rental Permit Number 2023-272

Property manager

DeAnne

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this condo is in the mountains and on a river. Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Bear Valley Ski are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Alpine and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bear Valley, CA

What's nearby

Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lake Alpine - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Whale Rock - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Bear Valley Ski - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 29 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lake Alpine Lodge - ‬6 min drive
‪Sky High Pizza & Pub - ‬1 min walk
‪Grizzly Lounge - ‬1 min walk
‪Creekside Bistro - ‬1 min walk
‪Smokin' Barrel Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great condo, 6 pm checkout OK -just ask!! 2 min. to ski shuttle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great condo, 6 pm checkout OK -just ask!! 2 min. to ski shuttle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great condo, 6 pm checkout OK -just ask!! 2 min. to ski shuttle?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Great condo, 6 pm checkout OK -just ask!! 2 min. to ski shuttle located?

Situated on a river, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bear Valley Ski. Lake Alpine and Balancing Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexey D.

30 March 2025

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

Good property with great location

Clear instructions and very flexible checkin and checkout timing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

21 March 2025

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

The best experience!!

This was our first time not staying in the lodge. We had the best and easiest stay ever! Extremely convenient and we loved how homey this place was. I will always be checking this place out first before considering anything else. Thank you!Tha

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham B.

6 January 2025

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

A cozy spot to explore the snow

This place had everything we needed for our kid's first trip to the snow. We loved the games too!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Meike G.

14 January 2025

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

great location, cozy

As for our last-minute decision to go skiing/boarding, this cozy condo was the perfect place, being right in the village, with access to the shuttle and on the mountain in minutes. Communication with the host was amazing! This condo works great for a group of 4! Thank you, DeAnne, for your amazing flexibility to work things out with us on this short notice!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

8 March 2024

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

Great value stay in Bear Valley

Easy parking, short walk to the shuttle bus. Studio apartment suitable for a small family, for people who want a high value stay with a kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

9 March 2025

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

Great deal, great stay; don't let the price fool you!

With all other listings being close to double in price or more, I thought this had to be too good to be true. But I took a chance, and it paid off!Firstly, the location was very convenient, with Condo Bear (the building this condo is in) being right across from the lodge and shuttle stop.Secondly, DeAnne, the host, was very communicative and responsive, both before and during our stay.Thirdly, the condo had everything we needed: enough beds to comfortably sleep all four of us (up to 7!), a fully-equipped kitchen, and even a heated towel rack!Downsides? The water heater was smaller than expected, so we had to take quick showers or space them apart.The price may have been what lured me in, but the location, the host, and the condo itself made this a true gem.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aditya M.

14 January 2024

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

awesome location, helpful host

The information/instructions sent to us were very detailed and accurate. The kitchen has many useful items, which makes it super easy to fix meals, etc. The host was very responsive and thorough in her communication. The onsite property manager is also very helpful. Rick does an awesome job with plowing the snow and keeping the parking easy and accessible. Overall we had a great experience. The place is right opposite the lodge and general store.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Katerina S.

18 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Unfortunate experience with host

Very convenient location, we enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, although we left the property cleaner than we found it, the host was not convinced by our photos and was not open to discussing and was quite disrespectful in their communications. It might be helpful to take pictures of the place as soon as you get there so you avoid any issues with the host.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

20 November 2023

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

Not a 5-star hotel, but a 5 star location

It's all about the location, and the location doesn't disappoint - you're a couple minutes walk from the Bear Valley shuttle bus that brings you to the slopes in less than 10 minutes, and you can actually ski down from the top of the mountain right to your accommodation (ok, you'll still need to walk a couple hundred feet). Inside - it's all pretty basic, and very compact, but our family of 5 fit in just fine for a week. Cooking is not too easy, but there are a couple of restaurants in the lodge. Our cleaning fee was waived, because I did the clean up myself, which was pretty easy with the detailed instructions provided by DeAnne. We would definitely come again!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena M.

22 November 2023

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

Great stay in Bear Valley

Perfect location. Our family of four was very comfortable. It ended up raining while we were there but we were very entertained and cozy inside. There were games and movies. The kitchen had everything we needed. The host was extremely flexible and accommodating. Very good communication. The cleaning instructions were very easy and common sense stuff. Got my deposit back very quickly. We would love to return during the winter and other seasons. Looking forward to more Bear Valley adventures here in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

25 November 2023

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

Great place for an overnight stay at BV

We stayed here in the summer (June) and just needed a place for one night while on a bike tour. DeAnne's self cleaning option was great for us as all other properties required a hefty cleaning fee even for 1-2 nights! Normally sheets are BYO, but DeAnne provided sheets for us as we couldn't carry them while biking. The unit itself is small but comfortable and cozy. We didn't cook, but the unit had plenty of kitchen utensils, etc. Wifi was good. DeAnne was prompt with contacts and refunded our cleaning deposit with no issues. Would recommend for a reasonable place to stay at BV!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S., Menlo Park

24 February 2022

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

Wonderful condo for a ski trip!

We had a great stay here: the location can't be beat for doing anything in Bear Valley, and the triple bunkbed was a huge hit with the youngest part of our family :). Huge thank you to the host for a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite L.

1 January 2022

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

Winter wonderland

We had a great time at Deanne’s place. It was extremely clean, very well stocked in terms of all paper goods, cleaning supplies, and cooking utensils. It is very well located; across the street from the lodge and shuttle stop. Rick did an amazing job keeping the parking and pathways clear of snow and safe and available for the condo guests. No small feat as the days we stayed at Bear Valley saw the most December snow ever and over the holiday week too. Things I wish I knew: turn the heater and the gas stove all the way down at night, the first night I only turned the thermostat down to 60 and it was too toasty to sleep, the outlet that the tall skinny floor lamp near the dining room table is plugged into is a switched outlet. Important if you have phones plugged in. And (although this is super clear in the listing as pointed out by my partner and daughters once we got there) this condo is a large 1 room studio. It works well for 4 however and the lodge across the street has a large and very cool great room with a fireplace if you want to get away. Also, if it was not so snowy, the large deck would have been a great additional space. All in all a very nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania C.

26 January 2021

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

Location can’t be beat!

Condo was exactly as described. The location could not be any better. I have this 5 star as it was suitable, exactly as described, and met our family’s needs perfectly. The condo could use updating overall, but that is the case with most of the condos here in BV. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

14 October 2019

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

Clean and comfortable.

The property was perfect for our family of four.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Heidi B.

9 January 2019

Small but great location

The condo was in a great location directly across the Bear Valley Lodge. It was nice to have three restaurants right across the street at the lodge. Shuttle service took you to the Bear Valley ski resort in 10 minutes which was really convenient. The condo was small and very basic. The cabin needs updating. My son sat in a dining room chair and the back of it broke. I was afraid to make coffee because the coffee maker was loose from its holder. I was afraid to touch anything for fear it would break. It was nice of the condo owner to not charge a cleaning fee of $150 like most rentals. She gave a long list of items that should be cleaned which was more than manageable due to the small size of the condo. I would recommend this place to someone who was on a tight budget.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

katya k., SF

9 January 2019

Nice, cozy and conveniently located condo

We thoroughly enjoyed our two day stay at the condo. It was very conveniently located, a few minute walk to the Bear Valley Cross Country resort and tubing/ sledding. The condo was clean and had all the necessary things to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We will definitely stay there again and will recommend it to others. Thank you DeAnne for making our stay enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

George R.

5 September 2018

Very cozy condo close to everything!

The condo was appointed with all the necessary items to make our state very comfortable!

8/10 Good

Suzanne N.

7 May 2018

Clean, Functional, but not pretty

Good location. Easy to find. Owner was responsive, and returned deposit quickly. Clean. Functional: heat, wifi, stove, satellite tv, and everything worked well. Plenty of bed covers and lots of little accessories. Double beds were comfortable. Lower bunks of triple bunk bed might be claustrophobic for some people. We rented at the end of the ski season. The condo is on the ground floor. The only window in the condo looks out on the deck. But apparently to prevent slow sliding off the roof onto the deck, plywood sheets were erected which blocked most of the light. Quite a bit of snow was piled against the plywood. We would have given it 5 stars but for the lack of a functional window. But during the summer the window would be fine. Renters are responsible for cleaning the condo, and the owner provides a detailed list of items to be cleaned. All cleaning supplies are provided. We enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

4 May 2018

Great experience!

We had a great stay! Nice location, nice condo, property manager excellent to deal with. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 January 2017

Another great Christmas vacation in the Bear Valley village

This is our second time staying at DeAnne's place. We enjoyed our stay very much. The new bed is a welcome touch. The room is perfect for a family of 4. Very warm and toasty. The location is great, walking distances to ski shuttle, Bear Valley Lodge and cross country ski. There was a little incident with the lock, but everyone, from the condo management to the host, were very helpful, and problem got resolved right away. Will stay again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

23 July 2016

Perfect place!

Wonderful place! You have all that you need and you can have a good experience in the beautiful Bear Valley. Really nice place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

18 February 2016

Great Getaway

Great Condo. Clean and comfortable. The condo is located just across from the lodge so its super convenient to grab food or coffee. It also is located right next to the shuttle to catch a ride up the mountain.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gianna F.

3 February 2016

Great value- perfect location!

Thanks for the great stay at Bear Valley. The condo was perfect for our needs- will definitely stay again when we have the chance!

About the host

Hosted by DeAnne

I have rented -- and written about -- vacation rentals all over the world so I know how it feels to invest hard-earned money in a vacation. And I also knows how it feels to spend huge amounts of money in cleaning fees -- that's why I offer my condo to people without cleaning fees if they self-clean.

It's very gratifying to host folks coming to the mountains to have fun. We are kindred spirits. And it's very gratifying to read reviews.

Here are reviews from Expedia:

5/5 Excellent
Spencer J.
Oct 14, 2019
Clean and comfortable.
The property was perfect for our family of four.

5/5 Excellent
katya k., SF
Jan 9, 2019
Nice, cozy and conveniently located condo
We thoroughly enjoyed our two day stay at the condo. It was very conveniently located, a few minute walk to the Bear Valley Cross Country resort and tubing/ sledding. The condo was clean and had all the necessary things to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We will definitely stay there again and will recommend it to others. Thank you DeAnne for making our stay enjoyable.

5/5 Excellent
Jeff R.
May 4, 2018
Great experience!
We had a great stay! Nice location, nice condo, property manager excellent to deal with. Thanks!

5/5 Excellent
Laura C.
Jul 23, 2016
Perfect place!
Wonderful place! You have all that you need and you can have a good experience in the beautiful Bear Valley. Really nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
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5/5 Excellent
Jessica R.
Feb 18, 2016
Great Getaway
Great Condo. Clean and comfortable. The condo is located just across from the lodge so its super convenient to grab food or coffee. It also is located right next to the shuttle to catch a ride up the mountain.

5/5 Excellent
Gianna F.
Feb 3, 2016
Great value- perfect location!
Thanks for the great stay at Bear Valley. The condo was perfect for our needs- will definitely stay again when we have the chance!

Why they chose this property

Just across the street from the lodge, shops and the shuttle that takes skiers and snowboarders and sledders to the ski resort.

5/5 Excellent
Tania C.
Jan 26, 2021
Location can’t be beat!
Condo was exactly as described. The location could not be any better. I have this 5 star as it was suitable, exactly as described, and met our family’s needs perfectly. The condo could use updating overall, but that is the case with most of the condos here in BV. We would definitely stay here again.

4/5 Good
George R.
Sep 5, 2018
Very cozy condo close to everything!
The condo was appointed with all the necessary items to make our state very comfortable!

4/5 Good
Suzanne N.
May 7, 2018
Clean, Functional
Good location. Easy to find. Owner was responsive, and returned deposit quickly. Clean. Functional: heat, wifi, stove, satellite tv, and everything worked well. Plenty of bed covers and lots of little accessories. Double beds were comfortable. Renters are responsible for cleaning the condo, and the owner provides a detailed list of items to be cleaned. All cleaning supplies are provided. We enjoyed the stay.

5/5 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 19, 2017
Another great Christmas vacation in the Bear Valley village
This is our second time staying at DeAnne's place. We enjoyed our stay very much. The new bed is a welcome touch. The room is perfect for a family of 4. Very warm and toasty. The location is great, walking distances to ski shuttle, Bear Valley Lodge and cross country ski. There was a little incident with the lock, but everyone, from the condo management to the host, were very helpful, and problem got resolved right away. Will stay again next year.

What makes this property unique

I want visitors to have a great time. I have been very careful to equip the condo with everything you might want to make your precious vacation days as comfortable and convenient as possible. That way you can spend more time having fun!

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