Evergreen Dorrington Chalet • Game Rm • Ski Bear Valley • Big Trees • EV

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A cabin with large windows offering a view of tall trees. Inside, there is a brown leather sofa and a wooden table.
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A loft-style room with a large window, a fireplace, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A cozy cabin with a large dining table, wooden chairs, and a bench. There are large windows offering views of the surrounding forest.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Dorrington, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironstone Amphitheatre
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Whale Rock and Balancing Rock are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf.
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Dorrington, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 38 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 46 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Moaning Caverns Adventure Park - 47 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Greenhorn Creek Resort - 51 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sierra House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Evergreen Dorrington Chalet • Game Rm • Ski Bear Valley • Big Trees • EV pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Evergreen Dorrington Chalet • Game Rm • Ski Bear Valley • Big Trees • EV?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Evergreen Dorrington Chalet • Game Rm • Ski Bear Valley • Big Trees • EV?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Evergreen Dorrington Chalet • Game Rm • Ski Bear Valley • Big Trees • EV?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Evergreen Dorrington Chalet • Game Rm • Ski Bear Valley • Big Trees • EV located?

This family-friendly Arnold cabin is located in the mountains, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and White Pines Lake. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic experience at a lovely cabin with thought put into every detail. Check in and out was seamless. Our host was proactive about communicating and making our stay very comfortable! The cabin was spotless with many amenities. The grounds were quiet and peaceful. Activities were many and varied. Recommend this listing to be a great fit for couples, families, or singles on a solo retreat. This cabin has it all! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chelsea and Bobby are amazing hosts! They have thought of everything you could possibly need and more. Although our stay was short, we loved it and are already talking about coming back. We will definitely be booking this fantastic house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2026
Thanks, Amy! So glad it felt like everything was covered, that's exactly what we aim for. Already looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group thoroughly enjoyed staying here while visiting Bear Valley. Calaveras Big Tree State Park is just minutes away and the ski resort is not far. The kids had a blast in the Game Room and roasting marshmallows by the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Evergreen Dorrington Chalet was one of the best vacation rental experiences we have had. The hosts have thought of many details to make a stay in their home special. We especially appreciated passes to the nearby state parks and local recreation center. There is so much more we want to do in the area. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2026
Thank you, Airdri! Glad the little details, especially the park and Rec Center passes, added something extra to the trip. The areas has so much to offer, so hope you're back soon to keep exploring!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely fabulous time at this cabin. It was everything it promised to be and more. Very clean and organized, well stocked and extremely cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The architect build a cathedral window framing a grove of redwoods, Magestic! The game room was fun& the pot belly stove was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing stay! The place was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and fully stocked with everything we needed. The location was perfect, and the atmosphere made it feel like a true home away from home. Communication with the host was smooth and they were super responsive and kind. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad the cabin felt like a home away from home and that everything met your needs. It’s great to hear communication felt easy and welcoming. We'd be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We had a lovely stay here and it was the perfect quick getaway from the Bay Area to play in the snow. We do enjoyed using the extra gear in the garage and the close location to the sno-park. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review, Katrina! We do like to make some of our snow fun gear available to our guests -- one less thing for families to think about! I'm glad Evergreen was a good home base for your winter fun and we welcome you back any time of year. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Forest Getaway

The property was clean, well stocked, and easy to access. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thanks for you review, Valerie. We are glad you enjoyed the cabin and that it met your family's needs. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time enjoying the snow

Great location. Easy checking in & out. House had plenty of sleds and stuff for kids to play with. Kids could sled right outside the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

We had a great time the house was nice and cozy. We will come back in the future again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Thanks, Sandra! We aim to please and are so happy you enjoyed our cabin. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short getaway

Unfortunately we had smoke for the first 2 days, but the last two days were great. The property has everything you could wish for, and the location is great, close to lakes for kayaking, and just up the road from Calaveras Big Trees State Park. We would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your review and for being such great guests, David. You seem to like much of the same stuff our family enjoys -- lakes, and Big Trees! We try to keep a well-stocked home and are glad you appreciated our efforts! Would love to welcome you back for another wonderful mountain trip! Thanks again, David.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

We like it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Away

The Evergreen cabin was just what my family needed for a quick get-away weekend. We enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen, we had fun walking the neighborhood, we played games on the patio and in the game room, we spent a day at Big Trees (and utilized the annual pass provided by our hosts), and celebrated a birthday and Mother's Day! The weekend was everything we had hoped it would be. Thank you Chelsea
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jennifer. I'm thrilled to hear that the cabin offered the perfect setting for your family’s weekend getaway and special celebrations. It’s wonderful to know the kitchen, game spaces, and neighborhood walks all added to the experience—and that the Big Trees pass came in handy! I truly appreciate you choosing to stay at our family's special place and hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a multi family get away.

We loved our stay. We got to see snow falling. Sled on a small hill right on the property. The game room is perfect for the kids to have their own place to play. All the kids are asking if we can come back and stay longer next time. Chelsea is very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you very much for your awesome review, Christine. I means a lot that you and the kids had such a nice time at Evergreen. We'd love to welcome you back to the mountains in the future. Thanks again, Chelsea.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second stay, and love this place!

Our first stay was earlier this summer. We loved it so much that we decided to hook there again for a winter experience. So happy that we did. The large windows captured the snowfall and it was so cozy. We cooked every night, everything that you could possibly need was in the kitchen. The kids had a blast in the game room and we appreciated the short drive to Bear Valley to snowboard. Chelsea is a gracious and accommodating host. We will return again in the summer for sure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

We had an amazing trip to Calaveras! It felt so nice to get away and Chelsea made everything as easy as possible. The house is cute and very well set up. The kayaks were a big hit and we enjoyed using them at White Pine Lake, Alpine Lake and Spicer reservoir with a dog and a toddler! The pass for Big Trees was a nice bonus! The deck is beautiful and the grill worked well. The kitchen had everything we needed. The location is great. Chelsea made sure to check in to see if there was anything we needed. We can't wait to return! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jim. It is so gratifying to hear that you took full advantage of the house and the surroundings and that you appreciated my efforts to be attentive to your needs -- when you are happy, I am happy! We hope to see you again at Evergreen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin and host are fantastic

The cabin was clean, comfortable, and has all the amenities you can expect, and way more. The back up generator provided uninterrupted power and worked flawlessly. The location is right where we wanted to be. Loved everything about it. Chelsea was proactive, letting us know about the power outage in the area (thanks to the generator, we didn’t even realize the power was out). She was very responsive to any questions, both before our trip, and during. The guide provided was very helpful. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your fantastic review! I'm so pleased to hear that you had a comfortable stay at Evergreen Dorrington Chalet. It's great to know that you enjoyed the amenities and the convenience of the backup generator. I always strive to be proactive and ensure our guests have a smooth experience, and I'm glad my communication was helpful! All the best, and please do consider a return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation home!

Our family of 5 (parents and 3 kids ages 5-12) had a wonderful holiday staying at this beautiful home in Dorrington, CA near Arnold. It snowed heavily 2 of the 5 days we were there, and the house was warm and cosy, especially with the wood-burning stove. We went skiing at nearby Bear Valley (about an hour drive with chains on, but much faster when roads were clear without chains), as well as going down to Angel's Camp for a movie another day. We walked the trails at Big Trees State Park another day. The kids loved playing ping pong and foosball in the Rec room over the garage during down time. The kitchen was well-equipped even to cook a holiday dinner. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
We are so happy your family had a great time in our home and that you were safe during your snowy vacation! It really is heartwarming to think of our place as a home base for family good times! Thanks so much, Chelsea.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain retreat

What a wonderful house. Access was really easy for my mom who uses a walker and my dad who is 93. Everything from the driveway into the house and then the kitchen, dining room, family room, bedrooms and bathroom were all on level ground. Every possible amenity in the kitchen, day use passes for the state park and sno-park, bikes, kayaks and video games were all available. Plus all switches were labeled and there were nightlights so nobody stumbled in the dark. My sister used the 220V charger for her car. This time of year the roads, lakes and parks were empty and the locals seemed genuinely happy to have visitors. Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your kind and generous review, Dave! I am thrilled to hear that your stay was enjoyable and comfortable, especially for your mom and dad. It's wonderful to know that our cabin's accessibility features and level ground layout made it easy for them to navigate. We truly want to be welcoming to guests of all ages. It's also great to hear that you had the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings during this quieter time of the year. Thanks again, Dave, for being such a great guest and for your awesome review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cabin for kids and adults

This is the second time our family stayed in this cabin. We love the game room above the garage. We just send the boys out there and us adults can enjoy the peace and quiet. There is so much for them to do out there: video games, a real PacMan stand alone video machine, air hocky, fuzball, TV with movies, etc. There is even a bathroom up there. The property has everything you would ever need to enjoy your stay. It was very clean when we arrived. Even though we did not need it for this stay, we do like the fact that it has air conditioning. We also like how environmentally friendly the cottage is. They supply bamboo toilet paper and paper towels and there is an EV charging station. Our family highly recommends this cabin for families.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST Cabin in Arnold!

I have stayed in many different cabins all around Arnold over the last 10 years, and I have found my favorite! This is such a wonderful place. The cabin has big windows for tree viewing, a great living room and dining room table, with plenty of room for everyone to hang out, a fully stocked kitchen and all of the necessary amenities to make your stay perfect. I stayed in the cabin with my 14 year old son and his friend and my 75 year old father. We all enjoyed playing ping pong in the game room and playing games at the big dining room table. While we were there, it rained for a day, so we spent the whole day inside, moving from the game room to the main house and we had a blast. When it wasn't raining, we enjoyed hiking in Big Trees and appreciated the guest pass that got us into the park. Overall, everything about the cabin was great - it was very clean, very thoughtfully set up and very welcoming. We will definitley be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
What a wonderfully generous review, Kay. It always makes us happy that folks of all ages enjoy family time at the cabin! To hear such rave reviews from a frequent traveler to the area is especially encouraging to us! Thanks, Kay, and please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Mountain Retreat

Evergreen is beautiful and comfortable. The setting is serene with lovely big windows looking out on woods. The owners have thought of everything. We were staying with our children, some of them adults, ages 15-22. The loft with 3 beds and a futon gave everyone their own bed. The two bedrooms have comfortable beds and convenient details like lamps with USB ports and fans. The kitchen had everything we needed, even good-quality, sharp knives! The game room above the garage is fantastic--not only foozball and pingpong but Wii and comfortable couches. The living room has a big couch that we could all fit on and the remotes are thoughtfully labeled with clear instructions in the manual so that we could access the free Netflix. Also lots of games and puzzles. We appreciated the Golden Poppy pass which let us get into Calaveras Big Trees State Park free. The hikes in the trees are gorgeous, and we went almost every day to swim in swimming holes in the Stanislaus River. We enjoyed paddling the two kayaks--they even provide straps to put the kayaks on your car--at White Pines Lake. There was plenty to do in the five lovely, relaxing days we spent at Evergreen from seeing the giant sequoias, to hiking the Arnold Rim Trail to San Antonio Falls Overlook, to swimming in the Stanislaus River and swimming and kayaking on White Pines Lake. We will definitely be back. Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Susan! It looks like your family fell in love with all the things that our family likes to do in the house and in the area! I am glad that our chalet put you in close proximity to all the outdoor activities and that you enjoyed our kayaks. Sounds like you had an ideal trip and we would love to have you back to Evergreen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! Everything you can think of for things to do and space for everyone; it's all covered. We were looking for a peaceful neighborhood to just chill out, make food, and watch TV away from the our hometown's hustle and bustle and we found it in Evergreen Chalet; such beautiful surrounding and ease of stay. We couldn't have hoped for better. Chelsea and Bobby have figured out what parents need to occupy their kids. It's all here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and great location

I can’t say how much the place has saved me on its game room. Kids went nuts about it. The place is very cozy and has plenty of supplies. One thing I may complain is that there is a typo on its addresses, so it took us some time to find the right place. Thanks for the online direction instructions and the address wasn’t too off for GPS to find. There is no cellphone signal, so couldn’t contact the owner. But other than that, I would highly recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
I am thrilled that you loved the place and that the kids especially liked the game room! You are right - the email I sent you had a typo in the zip code - all fixed, now! Thank you for your kind review, and we hope you and your family find your way back to Evergreen for more family fun in the mountains!
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