All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley

Great room with 25 foot ceiling

Stanislaus River the summer, 15 min away

At White Pines Lake 20 minutes from our cabin

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Internet:Yes

Pets allowed:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:No

Mountain House is located at 5,200 feet only minutes from the Stanislaus River, Lake Alpine and the Bear Valley Ski Area. Nestled on a 1/2 acre lot with large cedars and fir trees you in the forest over looking the woods yet only minutes from recreation that includes down hill skiing in the winter, kayaking and canoeing in the summer, swimming and always great hiking.

The peaceful and beautiful surrounds of the Mountain House cabin make it a great retreat from the San Francisco Bay Area only 3 hours away off Hwy 4.

There is also the historic gold mining towns of Murphy and Angels Camp only just 20 minutes down the hill and of course the Big Trees State Park with it's towering 1000 year old redwoods.

Come and enjoy a weekend away in the summer or winter for a great retreat back to nature.

Snow parks and Bear Valley ski area: We have easy access to Winter recreation areas. The Bear Valley ski area which includes down hill skiing, cross country and events through the winter is only 16 miles or 20 minutes from our cabin. In addition, there are to Snow Parks monitored by the State of California near by. The Stanuslaus Snow Park, only 15 minutes up Hwy 4, and The Lake Alpine Snow Park. You need to purchase a daily pass and can park your vehicle in plowed parking lot. Cross country, snow shoeing, sledding are available at these two locations.

Summer fun with rivers, lakes and hiking: Our cabin is perfectly located for local recreation at by rivers and lakes. The Stanislaus River is only 15 minutes away, Lake Alpine is 16 miles east past Bear Valley and the wonderful Utica and Spicer Reservoirs that are perfect for kayaking are about an hour away. And for our 6 year old, we go to White Pines Lake near Arnold a great, simple place to be in the afternoon with family just down the road. For hiking the options are endless as you get up into the national forest.

Property Type

Cabin

1600 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Onsite Services

Car Available

Suitability

Low Allergen Environment
Non Smoking Only

Children Welcome
Wheelchair Inaccessible

Pets Considered

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12

Bedroom 2: 1 queen
has dresser and side table...more less
Bedroom 2: 1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon
has dresser and side table...more less
Loft: 1 queen, 2 double, 1 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon
loft has separate sleeping area for sleep sofa...more less
The bedrooms are down stairs and private. Upstairs their is a very large loft area that has a queen, two full size beds and a twin bed. There is a separate sleeping area in the loft with a fold out hide-a-bed. The loft has it's own full bathroom, a separate entry to the outside on a small deck and very high all-wood ceilings....more less

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower
laundry in bathroom...more less
Bathroom 2: toilet, shower
Sky light and high ceiling...more less
Bathroom down stairs also has washer and dryer. Upstairs bathroom has a sky light and shower....more less

Other Amenities

If you have any questions about accommodations or what to bring please ask....more less

Entertainment

Satellite / Cable
Stereo
Music Library
Books For Kids
Toys

Games
Books
VCR
CD Player
Books For Adults

Games For Kids
Television
DVD Player
Radio

Theme

Away From It All

Family

Attractions

Restaurants
Live Theater
Forests

Library
Winery Tours
Autumn Foliage

Waterfalls
Caves

Car

Necessary

Leisure Activities

Shopping
Horseshoes

Scenic Drives
Sledding

Wildlife Viewing

local services and businesses

ATM/Bank

Location Type

Mountain

Mountain View

Lake

sports and adventure activities

Fly Fishing
Mountaineering
Fishing
Whitewater Rafting
Hunting Small Game
Rock Climbing
Swimming

Golf
Hiking
Spelunking
Mountain Climbing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Skiing

Cross Country Skiing
Sailing
Rafting
Freshwater Fishing
Snowmobiling
Snowboarding

Arrival Day

Flexible

Dining

Dining Area

General

Alarm Clock
Clothes Dryer
Internet
Local Restaurant Guide
Broadband Access

Ceiling Fans
Telephone
Towels Provided
Wood Stove
Parking Off Street

Basic Soaps
Heating
Firewood
Activities Guide
Washing Machine

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Oven
Pantry Items

Microwave
Coffee Maker
Kitchen
Stove

Blender
Kitchenette
Cooking Utensils
Freezer
Toaster

Outside

Wood Deck

Outdoor Grill

Barbecue
Deck / Patio

Reviews

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Weekend in the Snow
Weekend in the Snow
- Guest Trish
- Date of stay 01/11/13
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
What a great weekend we had up in your cabin. There was so much snow and it was very quiet and beautiful. The kids loved playing right outside the door. Our dog loved the snow a lot and we were so happy he came with us. The house was clean and simple and very comfortable. The kids loved the loft and the bike tire mirror. Thanks for making everything such an easy process!

Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Exellent location!
Exellent location!
- Guest Diana
- Date of stay 07/05/12
- Review Submitted 07/16/12
we spent 7 nights with family in July. Everybody loved it! Great location, kids did not want to leave. Its quiet and beautiful around the cabin. We spent evenings siting outside on the deck. Close to many wonderful day activities. Owner was so helpful to give us some links and ideas for day trips. The cabin is spacious and cozy. Will definitely come back and recommend to my friends. Thank you!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Perfect, Quiet Getaway
Perfect, Quiet Getaway
- Guest Casey
- Date of stay 06/20/12
- Review Submitted 07/02/12
Simple cabin with a great, open layout. Perfect for groups to lounge and relax. And we were happy to have our dogs join us too! We visited in June, and spent a lot of time swimming and hiking nearby (10 minute drive down to the river, but countless spots along the 4). I would like to return during the winter as it would be great place for snow activities: the cabin sits on a perfect hillside for sledding, and it is close to Bear Valley.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, families with young children.

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What a great cabin and a great location
What a great cabin and a great location
- Guest Tim
- Date of stay 05/10/12
- Review Submitted 06/12/12
We wanted to get away with a real experience of being in the woods in a truly rustic cabin. We really lucked out. This place is so nice. It's very basic but it has everything we need and easily accommodated both our families and 4 kids. The deck is just terrific. Sitting out there looking into the woods couldn't be better. We actually went on hikes right from the cabin as well. Terrific, highly recommended.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing.

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About what I expected
About what I expected
- Guest ASM
- Date of stay 02/24/12
- Review Submitted 05/23/12
We stayed here for a weekend in February. We had 6 adults, a baby and a big dog. We all fit in the cabin well and enjoyed our stay. We paid $180 per night plus a $90 cleaning fee. Pros: price, big table; well equipped kitchen; nice fireplace; quiet location; close to good hiking (we went down to the river via Boards Crossing Road and hiked a Jeep trail which was beautiful and a fairly easy hike; I think it would also be good for snowshoeing if there was enough snow on the ground) Cons: beds were pretty old and uncomfortable – ours sagged in the middle; no hand soap when we arrived – had to go buy some; we were expected to fully clean the place prior to leaving (wash hand towels,vacuum, mop, clean toilets, etc) yet also asked to pay $90 cleaning fee and bring own sheets and towels – not sure why; firewood was mostly 2x4s, some with nails in them – recommend bringing your own firewood; took several months to get our deposit back Overall I recommend this place, it was what I expected for the price.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

Owner response: Sorry about your minor problems and our running out of firewood this rarely happens. I'm glad you had a great stay.

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Snow, snow and snow!
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Snow, snow and snow!
- Guest Justine and Mark with our two kids
- Date of stay 04/15/11
- Review Submitted 08/12/11
This is the most amazing place. We have 4 feet of snow right outside the door. Just amazing winter wonderland and in April! With the kids running down to the sled run that they made we hardly need to go anywhere. We have the fire stoked up in the wood stove so we're set. Glad you have lots of cooking equipment, pans pots. We made some great soups and stews Thanks for the great place we love it!

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Loved the cabin, great place for a family
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Loved the cabin, great place for a family
- Guest Mary Anne
- Date of stay 07/10/11
- Review Submitted 08/12/11
We had such a good time up there. It's so quite and the big trees all around make it seem like you're in your own private forest. Swimming at White Pines lake and the hikes made it really nice. The best part of the cabin is the high wood ceilings it feels so woodsy!

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Wonderful winterland
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Wonderful winterland
- Guest Robbie and Jerry
- Date of stay 05/06/11
- Review Submitted 06/27/11
We stayed in you cabin through that enormous snow fall in May. What a great place. you have a sled run right below the deck and it's so quite up here. Also, loved the wood work and interior of the cabin. We'll be back again!

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- Guest Namoi, Karl and kids
- Date of stay 08/12/10
- Review Submitted 10/30/10
Wow, what a blast with our two families and all the girls. They just loved it up her. They all slept in the loft. We had a great time swimming at White Pines lake. The deck is great, the kitchen was simple but easy to use. And having two full bathrooms really makes a difference.

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- Guest Jim and Mary
- Date of stay 09/09/10
- Review Submitted 10/30/10
We had a wonderful time at your cabin. The deck and woods are just amazing. We got to go to the river and had a great time at Lake Alpine. Thanks!

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Rates

$150 - $180 per nightWinter rates vary from $160 to $180 per night. However, rates over the Christmas and New Years periods may vary. Please contact us for a quote.Summer and Fall rates vary from $150 to $160 per night

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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Year Purchased: 1999

About the owner: We own Mountain House our large rustic cabin for 14 years now. We purchased it with two other families that are good friends of ours. We love the Sierras and found our cabin, which is located on a half acre amongst tall cedars and pines, a perfect place for relaxing and as a base camp for swimming with our kids, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and in the Winter, cross country skiing. And of course, it's a perfect place for our dogs, we now have two. We love it up here, hope you can too.

Why the Owner Chose Dorrington:
We love the Sierras. And we particularly like the Hwy 4 area near Dorrington and Bear Valley. It's never too crowed as the Lake Tahoe often is. And, it's only a 3 hour drive from the Bay Area. It's easy to get around and spectacular views here. It's also unique, and wonderful up in the mountains where you get all four seasons of weather in a great wooded environment.