Casa de Montana, "Mountain House", level driveway, perfect in winter
Location: Arnold, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (Blue Lake Springs)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Casa de Montana (Mountain house) is The Jewel of Blue Lake Springs. Our home is 3000 sq. ft of well appointed furnishings, hardwood floors, wood walls and vaulted ceilings. Views from every room, and each has its own sliding door for access to one of the three wood decks. Casa de Montana is considered one of the nicest homes in all of Blue Lake Springs. Guests have access (a nominal fee applies) to Snowflake Lodge that offers a private swimming pool, basketball, tennis, shuffleboard, ping pong and two private lakes. The driveway is level, so winter access is easy.
The Master suite has a Cal King bed with pillow top mattress, the ensuite has a large walk-in shower, with separate jetted Jacuzzi tub. The vanity is equipped with two sinks.
Guest room number one, also has a Cal King bed with pillow top mattress, guest room number two has a queen bed, and room number four has two twin beds and a futon.
There is anotther full bath downstairs with a half bath upstairs near the kitchen.
The living room has a large hi-def flatscreen with built-in DVD, The master suite has a TV with DVD/VCR, bedroom number 3 has a 26" TV and DVD, and the 4th (childrens) room has a small TV with built-in DVD. We also has an iHome for you to dock your iPhone/iPod so you can play your own music.
The large downstairs rec room, has a 36" TV with DVD/VCR combo as well as air hockey and electronic darts.
For those of you (like me) that have your work and laptop always nearby, our home has high-speed internet with WIFI throughout the house, it even works on the balconies.
Nestled on the door steps of the Stanislus National Forest at the 4000 foot level is Arnold, California. Arnold is ideally located just 30 mins. from Bear Valley with snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill and cross country skiing in the winter. Hiking and mountain biking in the summer. Fish and boat on Lake Alpine to the east, or within one hour west, waterski, jetski, boat and fish on Lake Don Pedro, or New Melones Res.
Explore the historic towns of Columbia, Angels Camp, Jackson or Sonora, all a short drive away.
Golf at is only 15 minutes away at Forest Meadows, Sequioa Woods, a private club is only 8 minutes away. Or for the beginner, Meadowmont, an easy nine hole is just 3 minutes away.
Also throughout Calaveras County, visit the many area wineries, or take in an outdoor concert at both the Ironstone Vineyard Ampitheater, or the Bear Valley Music Festival.
15 minutes away in Murphys there are numerous galleries, monthly festivals, car shows and Shakespeare in the park. Or the Frog Jump festival in Angels Camp every summer. The Moaning Caverns with a zip line is also very close by.
5 miles away is Big Trees State Park with groves of the giant Sequioas, recognized as the most majestic tree in the world.
Arnold, Gateway to the Sierras, a true four season climate, boundless activities, with something for everyone.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed: Both are pillow top beds.
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed: Double is a futon.
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Expanded cable.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: There are some VHS & DVD's on home, rental store is a short drive away.
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Shared Pool: Pool & lodge access for Blue Lake Springs, two private lakes as well.
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All utensils, blender, coffee maker, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony: 3 total balconies with over 1000 square feet of outdoor living space.
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Access to Snowflake Lodge swimming pool and 2 private lakes. At the lodge, there is tennis, ping pong, and basketball. Outdoor movies for the kids during the summer.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2 nights ...... $ 673.50/2nights
3 nights ...... $ 859.00/3nights
4 nights ...... $1044.50/4nights
5 nights ...... $1230.00/5nights
6 nights ...... $1415.50/6nights
7 nights .......$1601.00/week
Extra nights .. $ 185.00/night
Holidays rates, add 10%, Christmas to New Years, add 20%.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Casa de Montana, "Mountain House", level driveway, perfect in winter - Arnold, CA House Rental with Mountain Views, near Community Pool and Golf, 30 minutes from Skiing
- view from deck towards Yosemite, three mountain ranges can be seen from here - Arnold, CA House Rental with Mountain Views, near Community Pool and Golf, 30 minutes from Skiing
- view from kitchen to dining room, living room, and outside the wall of windows - Arnold, CA House Rental with Mountain Views, near Community Pool and Golf, 30 minutes from Skiing
- Master bedroom suite with king pillow top bed and endless views
- Full bright kitchen with breakfast bar
- Jetted tub in master suite, also has large shower and private toilet, two sinks
- Rec room, air hockey, electronic darts, and large screen TV, video games
- Wood stove for those warm winter nights
- over 1000 sq.ft of outdoor living space on three decks
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #227526
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