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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13278.7 sq m

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Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Arnold, CA

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The inn is a fully upgraded 3500+ sf 5 bedroom 5.5 bath near Blue Lake Springs but in the town of Arnold.
This former Bed and Breakfast has been redone adding a brand new kitchen with stainless appliances, handcarved tables and concrete counters. The new family room has heated floors and a large custom fireplace. New for 2020, we put in a new flagstone backyard with a 4 foot fire pit and a new charcoal grill, gas grill and cooler!

There are three bedroom suites with new king beds and full bathrooms. A fourth bedroom has two new twins with an adjoining loft that has two new bunks and another new twin that sleeps 5.

Located conveniently in town, where amenities close by including several restaurants, convenience store and bank. Arnold Rim Trail access is 2 blocks away for hikers and mountain bikers. Snowshoe brewery is also walking distance through an old golf course. In the summer there are concerts held every weekend at a small stage amphitheater nearby. The Arnold 4th of July Parade ends practically at the Yellow Dog.
In the winter, Bear Valley Ski Resort is 35 minutes away with sledding even closer.

Property manager

YD Rental Agency

Languages

English

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 35

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties and no hanging things on walls

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No loud/large parties are allowed The house is in a neighborhood so please keep noise levels down after 10pm.

No additional guests beyond those registered. If additional guests are identified, you will be charged $50/person/night

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 and no hanging things on walls

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 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 holiday home. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Meadowmont Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Arnold Rim Trail - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬10 min drive
‪Bistro Espresso - ‬3 min walk
‪Giant Burger - ‬11 min walk
‪Red Apple - ‬9 min drive
‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated luxury cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Newly renovated luxury cabin located?

Situated in Arnold, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Meadowmont Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. White Pines Lake and Arnold Rim Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wonyoung K.

24 February 2025

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

Lovely stay with friends and family

We had 4 families stay together at the house with young kids from 1 to 6 years old. The house was spacious and we had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

7 December 2024

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Roomy cabin with a big great room and meadow!

This was a great cabin for a big family! The best part being the massive great room, big dining table, and huge counter in the kitchen. They say eveyone gathers in the kitchen and it’s true. But here if that’s the case, there were always plenty of other places for everyone to light. The kitchen was fully stocked (we made a full Thanksgiving meal there and it was a breeze.) The house has a long driveway with plenty of room for everyone’s car. Surprisingly not mentioned unless I missed it, is that there is a huge meadow directly across from the house. This was FANTASTIC for kids in the group. The big kids threw the football, and The small kids (8 and 6) had a blast walking down the meadow to the pond and exploring and jumping over the stream. It was also a great spot for some family photos first thing in the morning. There is burger joint about 2 minutes down the road with one of the best burgers I’ve ever had, not just saying that. They also have excellent soft serve and it’s not the cheap “icy” kind it’s the high quality creamy type. French fries were outstanding as well. Go at 5pm because it gets busy! The only thing that was challenging was the house is heated too well!! I recommend leaving heaters off in the bedrooms if it’s winter when you visit. Fun games under island, & fire pit and string lights out back. Host was quick to reply to questions as well. Add to it all that Calaveras Big Tress is literally minutes away and this is a 10 star stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

2 June 2024

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Family Get Together

We had a wonderful time! What beautiful accommodations! A huge great room for all to enjoy and then a wonderful bedroom with attached baths for each of our kids and their families! Arnold was a fun town to walk around in with a coffee shop, restaurants, and an ice cream shop. We had a special long weekend together!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madalena M.

3 March 2024

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annual snow trip

The house is very spacious. Very well stocked kitchen. Comfortable back yard. Comfortable beds.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

12 February 2024

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Fantastic for groups

Our group of six adults and five young children had a wonderful ski weekend at the Yellow Dog Inn. Everything works in the house and the kitchen has anything you could need. We're already talking about when we can go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis L.

15 January 2024

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Wonderful Weekend Rental

We have stayed at this property multiple times. We love that all the bedrooms have their own bathroom. We also love the huge kitchen and cozy living room with fire. It is right down the road from the grocery store which is great. We traveled up the road 10 minutes and went for a hike at Big Trees which was lovely. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

5 January 2024

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Perfect for multiple families and friends

The house and rooms are large and nicely spread out. Kitchen was well stocked with pot, pans, plates, glasses, etc. Stayed here with four teens and five adults and it was perfect. The teens want to make it an annual vacation to this house!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 August 2022

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Great Long weekend

We had a great stay. The house is comfortable and accommodates everyone nicely.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen m.

16 July 2022

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Peaceful Tree Surrounded Home

As usual the house was clean and welcoming for us. This is the fourth time we have stayed and we love it. Close to everything. Great grocery store, Big Tree Market, down the road and carries lots of local wines. Plenty of room for everyone. Thanks again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh G.

14 March 2022

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Excellent stay

Overall the stay experience is great. Clean property with good amenities !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

8 March 2022

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Great stay! Just Magical

We got there just before the snow started and left as it was melting. There was a gorgeous meadow across the street that provided so much fun for the kids. They had tons of sleds. The kitchen was well stocked. The rooms were beautiful. This was our second stay at this house. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marinda B., West Sacramento, CA

14 November 2021

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Great getaway with friends

This house was perfect for multiple families. We had 3 couples with kids and had plenty of space and our own bathrooms. The kitchen was huge and had everything we needed to cook every meal. The property manager was extremely responsive when we had a slight hot water issue. He addressed the issue immediately and was so easy to work with. We will definitely be back!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

7 August 2021

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Yellow dog

Place is Beautiful and easy to get to. Plenty a room for the Full family and a long driveway to hold all the cars 30 mins from the lake and 5 mins from the gas station 10 mins from the grocery store. Can say enough about this place. Own was easy to reach when the WiFi went down and he was able to make a call to get it fixed. All and all I give this place a 10 out of 10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

26 July 2021

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Great space in great location

We really enjoyed Yellowdog Inn. We loved the kitchen with the two sinks, plenty of counter space, and well stocked dishes. The great room/dining area was big enough for our group of 14, 6 adults and 8 kids ranging 4-13, we didn’t feel cramped. We loved how many bathrooms there were and the bedrooms are styled beautifully. We enjoyed the fire pit, corn hole, kids lounge/loft, and the plenty of chairs on the porch. The location is great, very close to ice cream and outdoor summer evening concerts. Be advised that most places close early, around 5, in the neighboring towns. We were minutes away from Big Trees and White Pines Lake. The owner is very responsive and friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

14 July 2021

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It was a nice and cozy place to stay

Overall, great neighborhood

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

9 July 2021

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Great Extended Family Getaway

This house was great for multiple families. The house is spacious and welcoming. The kitchen and great room area are fabulous for group meals and hanging out. We were surprised to see that one of the rooms was over the unattached garage and the 1/2 bath was downstairs in the garage. The room was super cute but not ideal since you had to go outside to access.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

13 June 2021

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Pics don’t do justice

Place was amazing for three young families. The three master suites were great for adults and the upstairs room with four bunks and three more beds was awesome and made for a great play area. The kitchen was awesome - well equipped and easy to make multiple meals. Backyard was equipped with grills and fire pit and small play area for kiddos. Overall - a great trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex T., Daly City, CA

11 June 2021

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We enjoyed our stay!

Big oven in the kitchen was not working. We used outside grill instead. Everything else was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara H., Berkeley, US

3 May 2021

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We'll definitely want to stay here again

This property was by far the best of all options for our family's weekend trip to Arnold and I'm so glad we were able to book it. Full amenities. Beautifully renovated. Dinnerware and board game cabinet fully stocked, TV equipped with Netflix, Hulu and whatever else you'd ever need. Backyard comes equipped with a fire pit, a long table for family style dining and a gas grill. Loved that there were enough private rooms and bathrooms for the couples and enough twin/bunk beds for everyone else — it made for ideal room assignments. We will definitely check here first the next time we're thinking about vacationing in the area. Make sure you bring your own towels and linens unless you're adding on the service through the property manager)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

anna s.

26 April 2021

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Great getaway

I went to Arnold with a group of girlfriends for a weekend getaway and the house was perfect for us. There were 13 of us and the house had plenty of space. The kitchens, front room bathrooms and all the bedrooms were gorgeous and clean. Beds were very comfortable! That’s not something you can always say at rentals. If I had to nitpick a little, it would have been nice for the back area to have been blown off, and the table wiped down, and also their were a bit of cobwebs, but it wasn’t a big deal at all. Would 100% stay here again with no hesitation! And loved the dog pictures and Austin powers!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

29 December 2020

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Spacious and remodeled

We booked this house specifically because it was spacious and it was remodeled, a rare find in these areas. It was the perfect house for 3-4 families. I loved the upgrades, the designs and style of each bedroom, and quality was great. The only issues were, the house was not that clean, and it was freezing when we got there. Took 2 hours for the house to warm up because the thermostat was not turned on for us prior to our arrival. Walls and doors needed cleaning or repainting as they were dirty. The entire backyard was covered in leaves that were there for weeks or so, and it was tracked into the house everytime we came back inside. I can't imagine having someone come and leaf blow the place the day before guests to arrive would be too much to ask for. Spider webs everywhere, in all light fixtures, even under main kitchen table. We were told there would be no linen service because we booked with 4 days notice, and we had to bring our own. So we had to spend an extra $150 buying sheets for bed sizes we did not already have, to find there was a linen closet filled with linens folded. All these issues are a drop in the bucket, because the place was really nice and perfect for our families. We would definitely stay at this house again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norma C.

22 October 2020

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Would stay again

Absolutely loved our stay. Lots of room, great amenities. It was absolutely beautiful. Would recommend 👌🏼

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

27 August 2020

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Family Getaway

The cabin is real nice and spacious. The kitchen, dining area, and family room area were great. Plenty of space for all of us to cook, hang out, eat, play games, watch TV, etc. The dual sinks in the kitchen came in handy, nice counter top with lots of counter space, and the stove was large and great to cook on. There were a few things that were disappointing and it seemed like the cabin really wasn’t cleaned very well prior to our stay. We all felt these things could easily be resolved with a little more attention. The refrigerator in the kitchen was not good. The seals for both doors had mold growing down them, there were condiments with varying expiration dates (some should have been thrown out), and the freezer was a little dirty and had some open bags of expired food. There were spider/cobwebs in several rooms, dust and random bits of stuff from previous renters under some of the beds, and the garage was a bit messy and smelled like a wet dog. My wife ended up cleaning the dust and webs that she couldn’t live with. My MIL went to use the bathroom in her room and the toilet seat fell off. It was apparently broken by a previous renter and wasn’t attached. In the same bathroom, the shower/bath tub was infested with ants. That was strange, but we ended up just closing the door to that bathroom and didn’t use it. Thankfully she is pretty laid back so she didn’t mind using the bathroom in the hallway. The bedrooms were all good size and all 4 families had their own space. Two rooms upstairs are connected like a 2-room suite with twin beds and bunk beds. The kids really liked their bunk room and had a great time! One of the bedrooms with the queen bed is over the garage and detached from the cabin. We chose not to use it since nobody wanted to go thru the smelly garage and there is only a half bath downstairs. The backyard/patio was great. It had a newer BBQ that worked well, lots of seating, and a propane fire pit/table. The propane tank was empty for the fire table, so we had to swap it in/out with the BBQ. It wasn’t a big issue since we spent more time inside due to the smoke in the air from the wildfires. We hiked the Arnold Rim Trail, fished at White Pines Lake, and walked around the giant sequoias in Big Trees State Park. Overall, we all had a great time and the kids were real sad to go.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

12 August 2020

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Great Stay at the Yellow Dog Inn

Just returned from a much needed 5 day vacation at the Yellow Dog Inn. Check in was easy and it didn't take long to get comfortable in the great room. We really enjoyed preparing dinner in the spacious and updated kitchen. One night I used the new BBQ grill. A couple nights we had dinner on the patio and a couple nights we sat at the beautiful dining table inside. We looked forward to making s'mores every night under the stars with the new fire pit. The bedrooms are extremely spacious and the beds are comfortable. The kids really appreciated the bunk beds. We spent most days at Kayaking and Paddle boarding at White Pines Lake about 2 miles from the house. Brad was always kick to respond if I had any questions and a pleasure to communicate with. We're looking forward to spending more family vacations at the Yellow Dog Inn.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine M.

22 July 2020

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Family Reunion at the Yellow Dog Inn

I am the grandmother of 9 with four married children, and I was responsible for finding suitable housing for our Family Reunion. I don't see how we could have found a home better suited to our needs! We ALL appreciated the floor plan including four "suites" each with self-contained bathroom (plus a guest bathroom). The children were very comfortably accommodated upstairs (where there was a table and chairs, and books and games). The huge great room which is open to the spacious kitchen permitted us to feel all together all of the time. We never felt like we were bumping into each other during meal preparation. Two large sinks facilitated efficient team work! Brad had just finished the back yard with pavers and furniture--which was delightful. There was ample seating, both inside and out. Each adult and even the children individually came to me to say how very much they had liked staying at the Yellow Dog Inn and hoped we can do it again. We found the house clean and the kitchen extremely well-provisioned . Additionally, we did make use of the "suite" over the garage, as one daughter had to teach her online college class on two days that we were there. The "apartment" provided complete privacy and quiet for that purpose. Although I have not had the pleasure of meeting Brad in person, he has been consistently responsive and courteous. Thank you, Brad, for helping us make this Reunion the best yet! We are happy to recommend your home without reservation! (We hiked the neighborhood, the Arnold Rim Trail, fished the White Pines Lake and enjoyed a comfortable and leisurely time at the Yellow Dog Inn!)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by YD Rental Agency

We are Bay Area and Alaska natives who love the more laid back pace of the Gold country from Lake Tahoe.

Why they chose this property

The Inn was originally built in the early 90's and has a country charm to it. We added modern conveniences and made it large enough where families and friends can come to reconnect and relax. It has modern conveniences if you need them but if you want to disconnect its easily done with all the nature around you.

What makes this property unique

King Beds for parents! - who likes sleeping in a small twin or queen bed as parents? If traveling with other families some couple always gets stuck on the queen or sofabed. Not so here. 3 new king beds ensure you will have plenty of space to spread out and get a good nights rest.
We have separate kid areas that ensure they can hang out together and have their own space.
No dusty dingy old cobbled together interiors to deal with. New beds, new appliances, new furniture, even new dishes and flatware are in our place.
NOTE: Linens are NOT INCLUDED but can be requested as an option.
Additionally, a caretaker is on site and can help with additional questions you may have about the area and the property!

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

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