Free 3rd Night to June12! Close to Rec Center & Pet Friendly!
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Free third night to June 12th!
Much bear character with a good measure of recent remodel and just a few minute walk to the recreation center!
This chalet offers the perfect cross between great cabin atmosphere and modern updates (including WiFi) to make everything easy. And it has location - easy access to Highway 4 on snowy days, and a level, few minute walk to Snowflake Lodge and all the Blue Lake Springs recreation amenities in summer.
If you are the cooking type, this kitchen will appeal to you: easy and efficient, decked in pine with new appliances and a view to the trees to keep you smiling. There are both gas and charcoal barbecues on the deck plus room to dine inside or out.
Three bedrooms and a loft can accommodate ten in a furry blink of the eye, there's even an infant crib for baby bear. Two bedrooms have queen size beds, one has a king and the loft holds four twins with room for foosball and romping, or just watching TV (DVD & VCR, too) - great for kids and teens!
True bears can stoke up the wood stove, for lazy bears there is forced air gas heat at the flip of a switch. Enjoy the flat surrounding forest area for some hearty outdoor activities (there are swings, zip-line, and even a basketball hoop in your driveway), relax on the couch and settle in for electronic entertainment, or pull out the games and toys and have an old fashioned getaway. Cozy and casual, warm and inviting, plenty of mountain atmosphere.
Very family friendly and great for two families. Sleeps 10 in beds (all shapes and sizes) and pets are welcome.
Smokey the Bear is on duty so no smoking please.
Bear Valley Ski Resort is about a 30 minute drive up the mountain (both downhill and cross country) with beautiful Alpine Lake just a bit further. Fabulous hiking at Big Trees State Park is only 4 miles away. Also, enjoy the quaint town of Murphys with numerous wineries and check out the caves at Mercer or Moaning Caverns. Boating, rafting, golfing among the many activities available. The recreation center offers a swimming pool, sandy beach lake, tennis courts, basketball, ping pong, movies, and other activities all for just a small additional fee. Or... just relax on the deck surrounded by trees and the fresh mountain air!
Keywords: Room for two families, walk to recreation center, WiFi, great condition, flat level yard with zip-line, basketball hoop, swings, etc., kid and pet friendly, well stocked kitchen, large loft great for kids with TV & foosball!
Property Type
- Cabin
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Limited Accessibility
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Loft
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
- Wood Stove
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Entertainment
- Foosball
- DVD Player
- VCR
- CD Player
- Video Library
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Activities
- Restaurants
- Snowboarding
- Skiing
- Tennis
- Snowmobiling
- Cross Country Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Fitness Center
- Shopping
- Sledding
- Sight Seeing
- Horseshoes
- Boating
- Shuffleboard
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Swimming
- Golf
Other Activities
- Swings and Basketball hoop in the driveway.
Reviews
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Very Homey Cabin
Very Homey Cabin
- Guest Vicki
- Date of stay 07/31/12
- Review Submitted 08/14/12
My husband and I spent five beautiful days at this cabin, along with our sons and daughter-in-law. We were all very impressed at how quiet and very well shaded the cabin and back deck were. After coming home from a day at the beach, it was nice to BBQ on the cool, private, well-shaded deck. The cabin stayed pretty cool during the hot summer days as well. We brought our own fans, but there were plenty at the cabin to keep the rooms cool. On our last evening, we were taken back by the magnificent thunder storms! Beautiful way to end our stay. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us. It's always nice to create new family memories.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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Summer Tradition!
Guest comment entered by ownerSummer Tradition!
- Guest Evelyn
- Date of stay 07/24/11
- Review Submitted 12/11/11
5 days of bliss and making lots of memories! Love EVERYTHING about the Bears' Lair! Thank you for providing a fully stocked, comfortable and very homey place to stay. We plan on making it a tradition every summer. Cheers!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Back Again!
Guest comment entered by ownerBack Again!
- Guest Sherry and family
- Date of stay 11/27/11
- Review Submitted 12/11/11
We are here again for our annual trip and we just love this cabin! It's so homey and very well stocked. The new additions are beautiful as well!! The zip line and tether ball are neat too. All in all this is just the perfect place to bring the family together and create many special memories! Thank you for everything!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wonderful cabin and perfect for kids
Wonderful cabin and perfect for kids
- Guest Molli
- Date of stay 07/30/11
- Review Submitted 10/09/11
We enjoyed every minute of our stay at this warm, cozy and beautiful cabin. This cabin comes with all the comforts of home and so much more. Our kids and their friends had the best time playing basketball, tetherball and loved the swings but the zipline was by far the biggest hit. It's obvious that the owners of this cabin take a lot of pride in it and want their guests to be comfortable and enjoy their stay. We especially enjoyed dinners on the spacious deck and it was so great to be able to take our little dogs with us on our vacation. I can't recommend this cabin enough and we can't wait to come back and stay next summer!! It was the nicest place we have stayed at in Arnold and by far the kids' favorite.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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- Guest Sarah and Lon
- Date of stay 03/02/08
- Review Submitted 07/22/10
What a cozy cabin! We all enjoyed it completely! Our bed upstairs was so comfy. This was the first time on skis for our girls so it was quite a memorable trip. Your cabin, its foosball table, and everything about it will become a big part of this great memory for each of us! Our youngest wanted to take care of all the bears and had a hard time saying goodbye. Thank you for sharing your special place with others. We were so lucky to be here and have such a wonderful trip!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Emily, Adam and Della
- Date of stay 03/29/10
- Review Submitted 07/22/10
This cabin was absolutely perfect! Dog friendly, kid friendly, 15 minutes from wineries and the snow. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us - it is the nicest we have ever rented. We didn't want to leave!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Karen
- Date of stay 09/20/09
- Review Submitted 07/22/10
Our three year old almost jumped out of her skin discovering all the bears! We celebrated our son's one year birthday and had a lovely time. A weekend away is too short, but we'll be back! Thanks!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Angela
- Date of stay 10/28/08
- Review Submitted 07/22/10
The scenery is amazing and we love the clever bear theme. We enjoyed everything, but especially liked the homey atmosphere and the fun games available in the cabin. It was such a wonderful surprise to see that there was nothing missing that is usually missed when away from home. This truely was our home away from home (foosball and all!) From the moment we put our key in the door to the moment we shut it to leave, every second was memorable and very special to each of us.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Ginny, Waleed, Darius and Maggie
- Date of stay 06/29/08
- Review Submitted 07/22/10
This was our 4th visit to your beautiful cabin and we love what you've done with the kitchen and bath... and so many more bears are here! Your place has such a good, cozy vibe - that's why we keep coming back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Amy161
- Date of stay 02/19/10
- Review Submitted 02/19/10
The Bears' Lair is outstanding! Six friends and I rented the cabin for a long weekend, and we enjoyed every moment there. The cabin is pristine, welcoming, and cozy. After hours out in the snow, it was the perfect place to come 'home' to. The kitchen was our favorite part, being spacious and perfectly stocked for cooking our meals together. I have already recommended this cabin to other friends and family! I will certainly go back.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rates
$506/2 nights $617/3 nights $727/4 nights $838/5 nights $949/6 nights $1060/7 nights $111/additional night Cleaning/taxes included- Contact for minimum night requirements & holiday rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
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- 8.6 miles to rental
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- 4.7 miles to rental
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- 1.8 miles to rental
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Arnold Chinese Restaurant
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- 3.0 miles to rental
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Sarafina's Italian Restaurant
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- 1.2 miles to rental
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- 2.9 miles to rental
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Blue Lake Springs Rec Center/Snowflake Lodge
"The Blue Lake Springs Rec Center includes access to Snowflake Lodge and restaurant as well as the pool, lake, tennis courts, shuffleboard, sand volleyball, basketball, ping pong, kids activities, movies at dusk, and more. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, call (209) 795-2357 for more information. Good food and the restaurant does not sell alcohol so bring you own - no corkage fee."
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- 0.5 miles to rental
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Lake Alpine
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- 27 miles to rental
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Downtown Murphys
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- 14 miles to rental
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Ironstone
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- 15 miles to rental
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Bear Valley Cross Country
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- 24 miles to rental
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1995
About the owner: We got this cabin in 1995 when our son was four yeas old and have had many wonderful experiences over the years. Many hours were spent at the swimming pool and lake which are just a few minutes walk from the cabin. Now that my son is grown, one of my favorite things to do is to relax on the deck with good book. However, I have also spent a lot of time upgrading the cabin over the years and have recently finished expanding the upstairs half bath into a full bath... it turned out even better than I anticipated! I hope that you check it out and enjoy it as much as we do!!
Why the Owner Chose Arnold:
I live in the bay area immediately south of San Francisco in Brisbane, which surprisingly has a smaller population than Arnold! Without stops it is a three hour drive to the cabin and once past Stockton, it is a very pleasant and beautiful drive along Highway 4. I love the Arnold area because, besides being absolutely gorgeous, it is much less crowded than Tahoe and a shorter distance. Bear Valley has excellent downhill and cross country skiing and the recreation facilities are wonderful in the summer. One of the main reasons that we got this particular cabin is that it is so close to the Blue Lake Springs rec center that we can walk there.
Contact us
- Primary: Toll Free (866) 746-5050
- Secondary: (209)795-HOME
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Easy access and fairly level driveway.
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Brand new bathroom!!
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Nice size bedroom on main floor.
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Bath on main level.
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Zip-line for lots of fun!
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Well stocked country kitchen!
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Good size bedroom with king bed & small crib.
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Wonderful kids area - 2nd TV and DVD/VCR also!
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3rd bedroom with queen bed on main floor.
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Large Deck in rear for privacy and relaxation!
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Bring your furry friends!
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