Start thinking “winter”. Get ready for the colors of fall and winter!

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So much snow and so little time to play.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Pool
Gym

Explore the area

Arnold, CA

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Attic/Loft

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

If you are looking for a comfortable retreat from busy city life, this is the place. There are two bedrooms and a loft for older kids, above 8 year old of age. Kitchen is well equipped with new stove/oven pots pans and utensils. One bedroom with king bed and one bedroom with queen bed. Loft has two tween beds. The property is in a cul de sac making it great for the kids to play outside in their bikes, scooters, etc. The backyard is also vast and accessible. We use Ring surveillance camera system to monitor the property’s outside perimeter. We require picture government ID before disclosing keys access. after you book the property, please send Driver L. for all adults and you will promptly receive an updated rental agreement with owner and renter information. You will have 24 hours to return the said contract with signature/acceptance.

Winter: Please keep in mind that winter conditions may require chains/cables and or AWD/4X4. Our street is a County maintained road. Make sure you have a well serviced car and pack a winter emergency bag. When you are prepared, winter weather is a wonderful adventure, so plan accordingly.
With unpredictable weather we highly recommend trip insurance.
Summer: Blue Lake Springs facilities are available for renters for a fee as usual but we do not guarantee that they will be open since we are depending in county health guidelines. We don’t accept cancellations due to change in availability of the BLS facilities. If there are not available you will just travel to lakes and rivers outside the community. Our Calaveras Big Trees State park is open and gives you access to trails, creeks Stanislaus River and the Sequoyas.

Access to the Blue Lake Spring facilities ( lakes, pool, tennis, etc) is granted with a fee ($20 individual, $100 for group up to 6 people per day, discounts for week) payable to them. Snowflake (pool and lake) and FlyIn (bigger lake) are charging separate so you will have to choose one or pay twice. Please confirm I guest services or let me know if you need help figuring out.

We have added a mini split in the kitchen/living room area and one to the Master room. Our many trees around the house provide shade and create a wonderful secluded experience. Summers are getting warmer, so make sure you book our cooler cabin! In Winter, our cabin is cozy and warm.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must to be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

$1000 charge for breaking rule of no parties.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in our outside. $1,000 fee.

No garbage left outside premises. Quiet time 10:00 PM. Talk with your party about the septic system, only highly compostable . No music outside.

There is a BLS guest card for acceding facilites mostly in summer. Lost card is $50. There is a snow park pass. Lost pass is 55.

After booking, driver IDs x all adults must be shared in the next 24h. Agreement contract must be signed in the 24hours after providing DL to owner.

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: $1000 charge for breaking rule of no parties.

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Arnold Rim Trail - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Meadowmont Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬13 min drive
‪Bistro Espresso - ‬6 min drive
‪Giant Burger - ‬7 min drive
‪Red Apple - ‬12 min drive
‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Start thinking “winter”. Get ready for the colors of fall and winter! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Start thinking “winter”. Get ready for the colors of fall and winter! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Start thinking “winter”. Get ready for the colors of fall and winter! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Start thinking “winter”. Get ready for the colors of fall and winter! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Start thinking “winter”. Get ready for the colors of fall and winter! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course, Arnold Rim Trail and Meadowmont Golf Course. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

22 February 2025

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

Sweet Time in Arnold

We enjoyed our stay in Eloisa’s Arnold cabin. It was a great spot for our family. Conveniently located near town and a quick drive to snow. The addition of a SnoPark Pass to borrow was a nice touch. Keep in mind, the ladder to the attic bunk space is steep and Eloisa rightfully checks the ages of guests staying up there. Our 10 and 12 year did great sleeping up there, but it certainly takes awareness going up and down the ladder. We could have used one more bath towel and an additional roll of toilet paper for our family of 5, but overall we had a lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

22 January 2025

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

Perfect little cabin

We enjoyed staying at this cozy cabin over the MLK long weekend. The house is lovingly maintained by the owner and has all the essentials. It is VERY clean. Heating it was super easy with propane “wood stove” and a wall heater. Bedrooms don’t have heaters, but they got enough heat from the main heater. Located at the cul-de-sac, it offered additional space for outdoor play . There was no snow when we were there, but I can see how it would a nice sledding area outside when there’s snow . About 35 min drive to bear valley. Host provided a snowpack pass (we didn’t use it as bear valley adventure park didn’t accept it), but it can be used at Spicer snow park (on the way to bear valley).

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

14 January 2025

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

Cozy family stay

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely mountain cabin. The cabin was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. The host was easy to reach and responsive. One tip for others: The sleeping loft is not ideal for young children or anyone with mobility issues as it’s a steep ladder to climb into the loft. Was not an issue for us as we didn’t intend to use it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Engin E.

22 February 2024

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

PERFECT!!!

Great place to stay. It was clean and cozy. Eloisa was very responsive and helpful, she is a great communicator. Nice location. We will not to hesitate to stay here again. Enjoyed it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

5 January 2024

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

Great property, clean and comfortable

We stayed here in January and had a great time skiing in Bear Valley and playing at the snow parks. The house was in great condition and looks just like the photos. Most importantly, the heat worked, and was straightforward. We've seen other houses, and even stayed in another house in Arnold where the heat was either wood burning, or didn't heat up all the rooms well. The easy-to-use central heating here was efficient, comfortable, and responsive to the thermostat. The beds were comfortable. Checkin was simple and matched the clear instructions. Eloisa was such a great host. We had some questions before we got there, and she was so helpful and patient in answers our questions. After we checked out, I realized that I had forgotten an AirPod at the house. I figured it was lost. Eloisa actually wrote me back later that day that the cleaner had found it in the linens. She went to the trouble of mailing it back to me. We loved the stay and would love to stay here again next time we come, whether it's in the summer or winter.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabina R.

6 August 2023

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

Amazing cabin!

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was beautiful. Communication from the owner was amazing. We got quick responses to all questions. The location was perfect! Already planning to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittan W.

9 July 2023

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

Wonderful little stay

We love Arnold and due to unforeseen circumstances we were looking for a place for July 4th weekend at the very last minute. Boy did we luck out! The house is simple in style, but it had everything we could possibly want. It was clean, well stocked, and comfortable. The deck was the real jewel of the house and where we spent most of our time. Nice grill, outdoor dining table, and plenty of chairs to lounge around on. The beds were comfortable and while it was blazing hot up there, the house had plenty of fans to help keep you cool. Eloisa was east to communicate with and also gave some amazing recommendations. It was a lovely last minute find and we would certainly rent it again! Thanks for a lovely stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Los Altos, CA

23 July 2022

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

Nice home for family of 4

Great place for family of 4 (two small kids), nice host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irina K.

31 December 2021

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

Nice cabin for a family of 4

Cozy, warm, clean, just about the right size for a family of 4 (with two young kids) for a few days close to Bear Valley. Host was very responsive and easy to communicate. Overall we liked our stay a lot and would love to come back next time we plan a trip to Bear Valley.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

20 January 2021

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

Arnold gem

We have stayed at a number of vacation rentals in Arnold over the years, and this one was the best for our family of four! The owners have tastefully renovated this cozy home, the kitchen is well equipped, there was plenty of internet bandwidth, there is a huge new deck, and the view is lovely. The owner was very responsive, kind, helpful, and attentive to detail. We hope to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Misha P.

22 September 2020

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

Great location

Great, clean cabin with a beautiflful outdoor deck. Eloísa was very accomodating and helpful with our stay and with things to do around the area. The cabin is very close to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Logging Museum and White Pines Lake. There are a lots of nice places to explore. We initially were planning to go to Tahoe, but we were very happy that we chose Eloísa’s place in Arnold, CA. We hope to be back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

12 July 2020

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

Clean, tranquil, book it!

Clean kept cabin with a secret loft that sleeps 2. The new deck and view from it was very enjoyable. We ate out on the deck every night. The king bed was very firm but after the second night we got used to it and slept great. Having fans in every room helped cool the cabin down after sunset and the roomy kitchen was nice to cook in. Over all we completely enjoyed the cabin. It was clean, neat and comfortable. And being at the end of a cul de sac there was no traffic.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis F.

20 January 2020

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

Great time

Great time at the cabin. Eloisa was very attentive. Everything about the cabin is as described. We had plenty of snow we even had deer stroll through. Overall great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

7 September 2019

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

Cute and cozy Arnold cabin

Loved our stay, had everything we needed to enjoy the space as a hike base for exploring the area. Would return for return sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

7 August 2019

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

Perfect location

The location at the end of a street which backs up to the forest was perfect. We had deer stroll by in the morning and at dusk - which was the highlight of the trip for us. The property was clean, comfortable, and felt like home. The owner was easy to work with and we could get in touch with them without difficulty. I would definitely recommend staying at this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giselle T.

8 July 2019

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

Relaxing and Adventurous

The location is perfect! The house has everything needed as well. We grilled out everyday and had a fire going one night. The house is perfect. The back deck does squeak a lot but it was funny to us. We didn't even go to any of the blm swimming areas but went hiking. So many hiking spots it was awesome! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Lafayette

9 April 2018

Quiet, lovely home. Close to town and close to snow, outdoor activities

Clean, comfortable and easily accessible property. Perfect size for our family of four.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

meredith b.

16 January 2018

Fabulous getaway in the Seira’s!

This is a great home with vaulted ceilings, gas stove, cool kids loft and huge deck with beautiful views of the woods and sunsets. On a dead end street it’s very quiet. We had a great time in big tree park, Arnold rim trail, Murphy for wineries- iron wood gorgeous, and Columbia old west town great to visit. Zip line and mine tour at moaning mine really fun. Eloise is very responsive and happy home owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Phuong D.

6 July 2017

Our stay at the cabin was great! Eloisa was very responsive and easy to work with. Thanks!

The property was clean and well maintained.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Your host

We are a working family of three who live in the Bay Area. We enjoy outdoors and spend most of our free time working and playing in our cabin.

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting this area since 2002. When time to purchase a property was right, we didn't hesitate in making our second home here. It is as beautiful as Tahoe and Yosemite (and close to these places) but quiet and easy to get in the busiest weekends or holidays. Many local friendly people.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on the deck spotting the blue jets flying from the ponderosas to the oaks to the ciders; deer coming down the hill, or listening to the seasonal creek in winter. The slope in the property is just perfect for sledding when snowy. Most of the time snow clears quickly, so we just go out the door and down fast by the creek.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Attic/Loft

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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