Luxurious 3-Level Chalet Nestled in the Pines of the Sierras
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
We’re ready to share a little piece of paradise with you.
Be sure to check out the quick, 3-minute video tour of the cabin by clicking on the 'Video' tab. For many additional photos of the chalet in use and its history, click the link for 'more information' just below the rate card.
Relax and make our place yours for the length of time you wish to stay. And we’d like you to experience the holidays with your family and friends amongst the redwoods, attend weekend concerts at the local wineries, take a walk with your dogs up the hill right alongside, ski on the slopes of Bear Valley, visit some of the nearby caves, walk amongst the Sequoias at Big Trees State Park, and shop or wine taste in the quaint town of Murphys.
And when you return to this chalet in the woods, you can relax on the deck and look out into the forest, listen to the birds, have a glass of wine or hot cocoa, read a good book, or just sit in the quietude.
We want you to build lasting memories with your loved ones, including the four-legged ones, just as we have done over the years. Your chalet will sleep 12 people comfortably, enough for 2-3 families. Your group will certainly enjoy the deck in the warm weather for barbeques and for sitting around the gas fire pit during the cooler weather.
Cooking a meal in our well-equipped spacious hickory cabinet kitchen while listening to music from our Bose stereo system -- equipped with wireless music streaming from your iTunes library (or directly from your iPod or other device) -- will be another enjoyable activity for your large gathering. However, if you want to leave the cooking behind, there are several wonderful restaurants within a 2 mile radius. Snowshoe Brewery, Sarafina’s Italian Restaurant, Simply Delicious, and Susie’s Café are our favorites. You will not be disappointed.
We want your children to enjoy themselves as well, without the worries of accidents or mishaps. The lower level entertainment room serves this purpose well. It is equipped with board games, puzzles, xBox 360 with games, an ample DVD selection that can be watched on a large screen HDTV. This room also has 2 futons that convert into comfortable queen sized beds and there is floor space for sleeping bags -- a great choice for a kid slumber party!
And please, don’t be left behind due to unfinished work that needs to be done. You are equipped with wifi, printer, desk, and other office essentials. Your office in the Sierras is located in the loft area, so while you are at your desk, you can look out the window and enjoy the Redwood trees or listen to the birds. Nice!
We want your mountain getaway to be an experience that will stay with you for a long while, an experience that will bring you back again and again to revisit your favorite restaurant, to enjoy “your new piece of paradise” in a different season, to share with more of your loved ones.
Relax and enjoy.
Keywords: cabin, chalet, vacation home, clearstory, clerestory, getaway, mountain lodge, arnold, california, ski vacation, wine tasting
Property Type
- 3 story
- Chalet
- 2000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, Beds for 6-14
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Loft + Den
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Living Room seats 10
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Covered Parking
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Game Room
- Television
- Stereo
- DVD Player
Communications
- Internet
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Churches
- Jet Skiing
- Mountaineering
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Snowboarding
- Rafting
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Rock Climbing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Spelunking
- Medical Services
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Library
- Playground
- Winery Tours
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Eco Tourism
- Hunting
- Scenic Drives
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Boating
- Sledding
- Walking
- Tennis
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great cabin!
Great cabin!
- Guest Eileen
- Date of stay 04/12/13
- Review Submitted 04/16/13
two other families and us went and we had a great time..the layout is very conducive to spending time together and the decor/furniture was very homey.Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children.
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Mom's 70th Birthday...Surprise
Mom's 70th Birthday...Surprise
- Guest Ganz
- Date of stay 03/22/13
- Review Submitted 03/28/13
We had a wonderful time at your beautiful cabin in Arnold while celebrating my Mom's 70th birthday. We developed a funny story as to why my Mom and Dad had to go to the cabin, needless to say my Mom was very surprised when we all yelled surprise...Happy Birthday! The cabin was clean, well appointed and very welcoming. We had a total of 20 people for dinner with plenty of room. The kids enjoyed hanging out downstairs playing games and watching movies while the adults sat out by the fire. Others relaxed on the big comfy couches and chatted. The only bummer was that I broke my ankle on Sunday, luckily the bedroom on the main floor worked out perfect. The house-keeper is really nice. I left my favorite baking sheet at the cabin and she was kind enough to drop it by my parents who live in Arnold (Excellent customer service). We will rent your amazing cabin again...ThanksRecommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
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family trip
family trip
- Guest family trip
- Date of stay 02/21/13
- Review Submitted 02/24/13
I just want to say,"THANK YOU", to the owners of this cabin. We had the best time, and you were so helpful and kind. We already want to go back.The cabin had everything we needed, and was just perfect. Thank you asgain!Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.
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Great Weekend
Great Weekend
- Guest Liz
- Date of stay 02/15/13
- Review Submitted 02/19/13
We loved the house, we had small children (and a couple of teenagers) in a large family group and everyone was comfortable and happy. The big wonderful kitchen was so easy to work in and even though there was no snow, we enjoyed the woods around the house. thank you again for sharing your home with us.Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Wonderful retreat
Wonderful retreat
- Guest Greg
- Date of stay 01/11/13
- Review Submitted 01/15/13
We had a large group of three families and we were all impressed by the chalet itself and the location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the entire group wants to plan another trip there. I would definitely recommend this place.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children.
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Great vaction home in the woods.
Great vaction home in the woods.
- Guest Jon
- Date of stay 01/02/13
- Review Submitted 01/08/13
The house is very nice, well kept, tastefully appointed and thoughtfully equipped - couldn't be better. Owners were very helpful in providing thorough house information as well as recommendations on local attractions and dining.Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Perfect
Perfect
- Guest Renee
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 01/03/13
My husband and I and all of our children and grandchildren stayed at this wonderful home for 3 nights. It was more than what we expected. It is a perfect place for a family of any size to stay. It snowed the day we arrived and were able to sled right behind the house. We didn't have to leave at all. The kids ages 2, 4 and 7 loved the snow and the sledding. Everything we needed to cook with was available. The only thing we should have accomplished that first night was to shovel off the steps. Because we didn't do this, it was quite slippery going up and down. We survived and no one fell :) . If you would like a great family place to stay, this is the one! Can't wait to go back!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Perfect Large Group Get Away
Perfect Large Group Get Away
- Guest CAKES
- Date of stay 12/07/12
- Review Submitted 12/14/12
We had six teemage girls and three moms. The accomadations were perfect. This cabin could easily and privately accomadate three couples and 8 children. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes etc. The bathrooms had plenty of towels and hand soap. We needed to purchase toilet paper. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of blankets. The cabin was clean and ready for us to enjoy! Finding the cabin was a challenge. It was dark and the turns were not well marked. The roads do not appear correctly on a GPS. If there is snow on the ground you will need chains to get from the main road/highway to the cabin. The roads up to the cabin are steep and not well maintained. We visited Big Trees State Park. The local IGA was very convenient. We did not visit any other local stores as we brought all our food with us. The wifi was great! Lots of books to enjoy and comfy couches to relax on. The pictures of the cabin are very accurate and I would highly recommend using this cabin for family get aways in either cold or warm weather. The cabin has a visitor book that is very fun to read! We had a great time and look forward to going back next year!Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Memorable weekend in the beautiful Arnold area
Memorable weekend in the beautiful Arnold area
- Guest Karen
- Date of stay 10/11/12
- Review Submitted 10/17/12
When choosing a place for our large family gathering to celebrate a milestone birthday, I proceeded based on the great reviews and amenities. All aspects exceeded our expectations and we had a truly wonderful time here. It is very comfortable; with 3 levels it is large enough for a lot of people (we had 13) and doesn't feel crowded. It is in a great location, very quiet and the view of the forest is beautiful. Easy access to Columbia and Big Trees State Parks (our choices..there are many others). We also recommend Bristol's - great place for Sunday brunch before heading home. Thanks to the owners for sharing this gorgeous chalet with vacationers!Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Awsome all the way around!
Awsome all the way around!
- Guest Julie
- Date of stay 09/29/12
- Review Submitted 10/08/12
I haven't been to Arnold in a a while and was looking for a vacation rental when I spotted this one online. The whole expereince was great! The owner responded to me right away and was very accomadating. The cabin is just how it looks in the pictures and is located at the end of a street so it was really quiet. The only bad part was that my three nights went by too quickly and I had to go home. I will definately rent this place again and am already trying to figure when I can go back. Thank you for everything!Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Rates
$450 2 nights; $175 each additional night, 3-7 nights $625 3 nights $800 4 nights $975 5 nights $1,150 6 nights $1,325 7 nights; $175 each additional night beyond 7 Holidays: 3 night minimum; Some holidays are subject to a premium charge County tax 6%; Cleaning fee $90, which includes all linens & paper products
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.
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- Nearest Motorway: Hwy 4 at 0.5 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Snowshoe Brewery at 1 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Bear Valley Ski at 25 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Simply Delicious Cafe at 0.5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2002
About the owner: My wife Beatrice and I finally married in 2001 at the age of 40 and 41, respectively, the first time for each of us. Beatrice is a school teacher and I'm a writer and entrepreneur. She had a number of school teacher friends with vacation homes. most of them, in Arnold, CA. She set her sites on getting one and we finally did. If you've looked at the supplemental photos at the added link provided then you will see that this cabin holds a special place in our lives and has a history. After a 1 1/2 year dispute with the seller, we finally acquired the property in early 2002 only to experience a fire only six week later. The rebuild took nearly two years. We intend to do more international traveling in the years to come and so recently decided to begin sharing with others -- and their friends, families and pets -- the same wonderful experience we've had over the last 10 years.
Why the Owner Chose Arnold:
We live in the south of the San Francisco Bay Area and unlike places like Tahoe or Napa, Arnold is accessible in under a 3 hour drive. This makes a 2-night weekend truly doable.
The Unique Benefits at this Chalet:
We discovered over time all that there is to see and do here. Mostly, we like to just enjoy the cabin itself as it's designed for that, the nice Big Trees market being only five minutes away and we love to relax with drinks and cook, and we love to invite friends and family.
But there is so much to do. We can go up the mountain 20 minutes and enjoy Bear Valley, the High Sierra, numerous lakes and streams or, we can go down the mountain 15 minutes and enjoy the historic gold town of Murphys with its many antique shops and wine tasting rooms.
We can go to Sonora, Angels Camp, Columbia, or find a hiking trail. We can go to the actual vineyards. We can see top artists and groups from the 60s to present, entertaining at the Ironstone Vineyards amphitheater 15 minutes away in Murphys.
In the beginning we thought we were buying a getaway vacation home and in the end, discovered we've bought into a wonderful package that has only gotten better and better over the years.
Contact us
- Primary: (408) 459-9860
Links to more information:
Photos
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Exterior view
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Dinner on the Deck
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Seating Room View from the Loft with one Convertible Sofa
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Padded Teak Furniture on the Deck, Surrounding a Gas Fire Pit
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Upper Level King Master Bedroom
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Lower Level Queen Bed Guest Room
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Lower Level Entertainment Room
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The Loft with Convertible Sofa and the Libray
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Pet friendly
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The loft area
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View of the Great Room from the Loft
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Hickory Cabinets and Butcher Block Counter Tops
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Picnic Table Seats 8-10
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The Great Room from the Main Entry
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Main Level Queen Bed Guest Room
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View from the Kitchen Past the Rustic Dining Table through the Main Entrance
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Lower Level Entertainment Room with two Queen Futons
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The Study with Widescreen Monitor for your Notebook and Printer
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Dinner on the deck
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Dining table
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