New Year's Day 2009. We woke up to a winter wonderland & 3 feet of snow!
Location: Arnold, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (10 miles above Arnold in Camp Connell) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
It is not unusual to have 3-6 feet or more of snow at our cabin. From our beautiful Sierra Chalet, enjoy skiing or snowshoeing into the forest beyond. Relax drinking your coffee on our deck while watching the kids play on our snow hill. Our cabin is always toasty warm, even in a Sierra blizzard. Everything is ready for your stay from the comfy beds to the plowed level driveway that makes unloading everyone a breeze!
Click on our Cabin at Big Trees Village website below for a more complete description & additional photos, as well as more information about the activites in the Bear Valley/Arnold area.
Three bedrooms, 2 baths with loft, the cabin is newly painted with gleaming hardwood floors and new carpeting. Upstairs are two bedrooms (the children's room & master bedroom), a bath and the loft. Downstairs is a second master. The master bedrooms have queen beds with locally made pine log beds. The children's room has one twin & a bunk bed. A port-a-crib is provided for our youngest guests. There is one bathroom upstairs and one downstairs.
The dining room table is large and seats 10 for dinner. The lovely loft has a queen sleeper, along with a spectacular view of the forest., the perfect spot to read or play games.
The cabin is beautifully decorated with charming handmade quilts adorning the walls. Our deck, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, looks over miles of forest. The cabin is just perfect for the retreat or family gathering you’ve always dreamed of!
From the house, you can hike, snowshoe or cross country ski down the hill to a trail that goes for miles. Rarely do we see another person, but animal tracks are abundant. Our level driveway, plowed in winter, makes parking boats & trailers a breeze.
Activities abound in the Arnold area. Winter activities include downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Playing or fly fishing in the Stanislaus River, kayaking at Lake Alpine, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail are all minutes away from our beautiful cabin. Visiting the spectacular Giant Sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees is an adventure for the kids & adults. Wine tasting or caving in nearby Murphy’s is fun, as well.
Located in Camp Connell, near Arnold, at 5500 ft. elevation, our lovely chalet has a view of miles of forest. Cross country skiing or hiking in the famous high country of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range is a short 20 minute drive. It is not unusual to see fox, coyote, rabbits, raccoons, chipmunks, squirrels, bear, and many species of birds from the house. Very little light pollution allows for spectacular star gazing while listening for the serenade of the local coyote family.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : level flat driveway, plowed in winter. Entry to the house is just off of the driveway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed : queen sleeper & two futons
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Brand new flat screen
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool : children's wading pool & large rec pool with some lap swim hours & free lessons. Organized water games on a regular basis. Lifeguard at all times. Pool area is lovely, spotless & has a great snackbar & lawn area.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : beautiful outdoor furniture
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone : Please bring a calling card for long distance calls.
- Other Amenities
- Forced Air Furnace, Ceiling Fans, Horseshoes, Games, Book Library, Summer Recreation Center with Two Pools & free swimming lessons, Ping Pong, Movie Nights, Barbeque, Play Structures, Organized water polo, tennis.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well behaved dogs only.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$133 - $224 per night Rates subject to change without notice.
$187 daily rate $1006 weekly
Thanksgiving & Labor Day holidays $206 daily rate $1064 weekly
Christmas/New Year's holidays $224 daily $1208 weekly
$50 additional charge to supply sheets & towels. Cleaning & deposit fee required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful Sierra Chalet! Book Now for Winter Ski Season!
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Arnold
We fell in love with the Sierra Nevada Mountains backpacking as students. It took us years to find a perfect house in the perfect area - and this is it! Quiet and peaceful, a short drive from the Bay Area without the traffic problems and hustle-bustle of Lake Tahoe or Sonora.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Year round recreation, swimming, fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, all from a beautiful home base. The Stanislaus River is very near by (see map) where we spend many afternoons cooling off picnicing, swimming & rafting.. In winter we crosscountry ski, snowshoe, and sled right at the house. There is a trail just below us for easy forest access. It is not unusual for us to have 3-5 feet of snow at the house so the winter sports are just as fabulous as the summer activities!
Beautiful lap & wading pools in stunning forest setting. Free swim lessons, life guards at all times, organized water games (great water polo games!), reasonably priced snack bar. Other amenities: b
Approximate location of Stanislaus River access point. National Forest Campground is location of sacred site where local Miwoks hold ceremonies. Native craft classes held occasionally in summer.
Trail into forest - great for snowshoeing, hiking & cross-country skiing. Rarely are others seen on the trail.
Owner's Map of Arnold
A Sunday afternoon birthday celebration kayaking at lovely Utica Reservoir. Bald eagles and osprey soared overhead as our dog swam nearby the kayak. Eagles are commonly seen at Utica & Union Reservoirs. Osprey are frequent visitors to the Stanislaus & high mountain lakes.
Property Photos
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- New Year's Day 2009. We woke up to a winter wonderland & 3 feet of snow! - Arnold Vacation Home in Sierra Nevada Mountains; Hiking; Near Bear Valley Ski Resort
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- Beautiful 25 Foot High Ceiling - full front windows overlooking forest view - Arnold Vacation Home in Sierra Nevada Mountains; Hiking; Near Bear Valley Ski Resort
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- Large Dining Room table, perfect for family gatherings, or a game in the evening - Arnold Vacation Home in Sierra Nevada Mountains; Hiking; Near Bear Valley Ski Resort
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- Home is nestled in the trees, and the Stanislaus National Forest is all around.
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- Master Bedroom 1 - Upstairs
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- Master bedroom 2, downstairs. Beds are locally made stripped pine.
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- Upstairs - Children's Bedroom
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- Loft with sleeper sofa, outside children's room makes a perfect play space.
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- our cabin is always warm & sunny, even on the coldest days.
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- Our deluxe gas grill makes outdoor cooking a real pleasure.
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- Our beautiful new teak table seats 10, perfect for your family get together.
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- The level driveway & a great plow service makes access to the house a breeze.
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- Our sledding hill. No need to pile the kids in the car & come back soaking wet!
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- Recreation Facilities for Big Trees Village, 2 pools, tennis court, play ground
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- Cross Country Skiing at Bear Valley - just up the road.
Traveler Reviews (28)
Guest: the "F' & "H" families
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Date of Stay: 04/23/11
Review Submitted: 05/24/11
Two families stayed at your lovely cabin over Easter weekend. We loved your cozy home, comfy beds & great games & videos for the kids. Took our kids (2 & 5 years) to Bear Valley to go tubing for the day. It was snowing at the top of the hill - lots of powder! We made an Easter dinner back at the cabin and even the Easter Bunny paid us a visit - hiding eggs all over the inside. Everyone had a wonderful time. We hope to return in the summer so that we can take advantage of the activities at the nearby lakes - fishing, swimming, etc. No wild animal sightings this visit - maybe next time! Thank you for a beautiful weekend stay.
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What a great weekend getaway!
Guest: bayareajewel
(San Ramon, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
We stayed at your cabin last summer. We were a large family and had PLENTY of room to accommodate all of us. We especially enjoyed days and evenings out on the deck while the kids played games and watched TV inside. We look forward to coming back!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Wonderful Cabin
Guest: Joe and Elena
(Livermore)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11
Review Submitted: 01/24/11
Absolutely wonderful cabin. We got home on Sunday from a great weekend at your lovely cabin and we plan on coming back next year.
Owner response:Thank you for your lovely comment. We're glad you enjoyed your weekend. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Guest: "A" Family
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Date of Stay: 08/17/10
Review Submitted: 09/02/10
We very much love this cabin & we look forward to coming every year. Love the new grill & umbrella & refrigerator with ice maker. Love new TV (kids would like more channels but we tell them to enjoy nature instead!).
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Guest: The W. Family
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Date of Stay: 03/03/07
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
We were so surprised at such a wonderful cabin. We were here looking for a lot to buy and put in an offer. Next time we will bring our friends. They would love it as much as we did. What a delightful place! Not only was the cabin spotless and charming, but the deck was the perfect spot for our snowman family. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful place. it was a great weekend.
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Guest: Benicia Quilt Guild
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Date of Stay: 10/28/06
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
First of all, I was quite impressed with your furnishings - quite superior for a rental! The quilts are gorgeous. For a group of quilters, we were in heaven. Thank you for the well equipped kitchen.
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Guest: The Hills & Friends
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Date of Stay: 06/25/06
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
We had a lovely time here. It was very hot, over 100 degrees every day. So, we went to Lake Alpine to cool off & there was still snow on the ground! We were hit with several hail showers. The kids played in the lake & we watched people kayaking & swimming. Lots of families were having picnics. On Saturday night we traveled to Murphys to the Ironstone Winery for the Steve Miller Band concert. It was the first show of their summer tour. It was a wonderful show under the stars. Thank you for the great time. We loved your home.
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Guest: Tim, Chris, Sam & Will
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Date of Stay: 04/09/10
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
Great time had in a great cabin. Enjoyed 2 feet of snow on Sunday...then 55 & sunny on Thursday - the best of both worlds. Look forward to staying here this summer.
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Guest: Alma, Rosemary, Katie & friends
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Date of Stay: 04/02/10
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
We had such a great time. This house is so cozy and livable, even for a few days. Tons of snow to enjoy outdoors & from inside, as well. Beds very comfy. Thank you for all of the nice furnishings, dishes, & washer/dryer. Thanks for letting us enjoy this great cabin.
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Guest: more from Pete & Barbara....
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Date of Stay: 09/21/09
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
What a lovely area this is to use as a base. The cabin is so attractively and comfortably furnished. It was a pleasure to sit quietly and enjoy the peaceful scenery (& the noisy woodpeckers!). We hiked both the higher & lower Sierras. The South Grove trail (in Calaveras Big Trees State Park) is an extraordinary experience and the views from Wheeler Ridge are breathtaking. Other trails were fun, too. We must have had the best weather of the season! Great vacation!
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