Location: Arnold, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (30 minutes to Bear Valley skiing, 20 minutes to Murphys)
Accommodations: Mountain Home, 3 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 4 Baths (Sleeps 13-14)
The Bearcub Chalet, built in 2001, is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom "A-frame" mountain home with large recreation room, loft and redwood deck with spa. Situated on a hillside in the midst of tall pines at Blue Lake Springs resort in Arnold (elevation 4000 feet) near Calaveras Big Trees State Park, it is easily accessible by a level driveway even in snow.
The resort's facilities at Snowflake Lodge, which is a two-minute walk from the chalet, include tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. During the summer the pool, snack bar and a lake with a sandy beach are open for a small daily fee.
Outdoor movies and children's supervised arts and crafts programs are available from May to September. On weekends all year round the restaurant offers excellent dining open exclusively to residents and renters of the community. Reservations advised.
We offer special rates in the Fall for concerts at Ironstone Vineyards and fall harvest season. The cabin is only 20 minutes from Murphy's, which now boasts many tasting rooms for the wonderful award winning local wineries.
Bear Valley ski resort, 20 miles to the east, is known as a family-friendly, lower-cost resort, which offers excellent downhill and cross country skiing for all skill levels. Other popular winter activities are sledding, snowshoeing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
Activities in the surrounding national forests include fishing, hiking among ancient redwoods, mountain biking on established trails, rafting on the Stanislaus river and canoeing on crystalline lakes. Among other attractions of the area are the famous Moaning and Mercer Caverns, historic Gold Rush towns, winery tours, several golf courses, as well as swimming, boating, fishing and water skiing on the New Melones reservoir.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Linens are optional and can be provided for an additional fee. Please contact owners for details.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed: In the bunk room
- Bunk Bed: 2 bunk beds, one lower one is a double
- Convertible Bed (2) : Loft and rec room have queen sofa beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Large adult and kid library of videos and DVDs
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Classical, jazz and rock
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub: On deck under the stars
- Shared Pool: Snowflake Lodge open May-Sept with swimming lake and tennis courts
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Bring your own paper products
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Through Executive Decision. Ask owners
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Large deck with 2 tables and spa
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Forest view with Snowflake Lodge just below cabin
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free wireless available
- Other Amenities
- Rare opportunity to never drive on vacation. 2 min walk to lodge with pool, swimming lake, tennis/basketball courts, free evening movies in summer, restaurant open on weekends
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Stairs to 3 floors, but main floor flat access
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): One step up to front door
- Kid Friendly: Rec Room with pool table/table tennis and foosball. Many board games, electric organ, upright piano
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. Jan-Mar, Jul-Aug | Low Season .. Apr-mid Jun,Sep-mid Dec*
Low Season (2 nt) ..... $450 ($175 each additional nt)
Low Season (1 wk) ..... $1100/wk ($150 each additional nt)
High Season (2 nts) ... $ 300/nt ($250 each additional nt)
High Season (1 wk) ..... $1500/wk ($175 each additional nt)
*Holidays - 3 nt minimum - email or call for rates & availability
Cleaning $100 - Spa Use $75 - Security Deposit $250
Deposit - 50% of total rent,refundable if rented. Balance due 4 wks before arrival
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Deluxe Home Built in 2001 - California Vacation Rental
- Open Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen on Main Floor - California Vacation Rental
- Large Deck with great views of trees - BBQ, Spa, Table with umbrella - California Vacation Rental
- Rec Room downstairs with pool table, ping pong, foosball, sofabed, TV/VCR/DVD
- Snowflake Pool, Tennis Courts and Blue Lake Springs Lake are 2 min walk
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