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Views!! Jetted-Tub, Backyard Snow Sledding, King Bed, Shuffleboard, Generator
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
The King Room
1 King Bed
The Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Loft with Trundle Bed
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bathroom for Queen Room
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi Tub
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Views!! Jetted-Tub, Backyard Snow Sledding, King Bed, Shuffleboard, Generator
WELCOME
Welcome to the cabin with best views in all of Arnold. This bright and open-feeling luxury home is nestled near the peaks of the Sierra Mountains. We have an unobstructed 80-mile views of the North Fork Stanislaus River valley. We have no cabins behind us. Instead, we have miles of open forest to hike and enjoy. We also have a great hillside for sledding where we provide 4-6 sleds and saucers for our guests to enjoy. You can watch the kids build snowmen or sled down the hill while you enjoy a glass of wine by the wood burning stove. During the summer time, enjoy a BBQ meal on the deck, or engage in a game of shuffleboard, or cozy up around the wood burning stove, or soak in the oversized jetted tub. Your stay at Pine View Lodge will be pleasantly quiet as we are located on a quiet road with virtually no neighbors in view. There are many nearby places of interest to visit for family entertainment and exploration such as Big Trees State Park (5 min), Stanislaus River (11 min), Moaning Caverns (25), Bear Valley (25 min), and Lake Alpine (30 min).. Or, you can simply enjoy the views and surrounding beauty without ever leaving the property.
The home is equipped with an all-house generator, ensuring there won't be any interruption of your family vacation from power outages due to wind storms, downed power lines, or snow storms.
Further adventures await as this property is only minutes from quaint towns, wineries, rivers, lakes, and ski resorts.
HANDICAP FRIENDLY
We are one of only a handful of properties having no stairs to navigate to the front door. The driveway pulls right up to the front door. There is a queen room on the entry-level floor making it easy to enjoy the house without climbing stairs. Access to the great views from the backyard deck also requires no stairs or steps. The house is handicap and wheelchair friendly. Elderly individuals will find the home easy to navigate and enjoyable to vacation in.
KITCHEN
The kitchen is larger than most cabin kitchens making it easy to cook large meals and serve large families. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, cookware, baking pans, and spices. We have the following kitchen items: rice cooker, crock pot, waffle maker, electric griddle, cast iron pans, frying pans, roasting pans, medium and large pots, strainers, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and stove,
OUTDOOR BACK DECK
There is also an outdoor propane BBQ for those who want to BBQ while taking in the great views. Full set of BBQ utensils are provided.
KING ROOM
The King Room is situated upstairs with its own private balcony looking out over the forest tree tops giving an unobstructed 50-mile view down the Stanislaus Valley. The room is decorated in a fly fishing theme and features antique bamboo fly rods and a 4' x 6' stained glass window of the Stanislaus river valley. The indoor sitting area allows you sip your first cup of coffee while taking in the great views. Or, if the weather is agreeable, you can sit out on the balcony to also enjoy the great pine aroma. The upstairs bathroom has dual sinks, additional counter space, large glass shower, and an oversized jetted-tub.
QUEEN ROOM
The Queen Room is downstairs with its own bathroom and may appeal to either older or handicapped individuals who want to avoid climbing stairs. The bathroom is next to the Queen room.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
During the evenings you can gather around the outside fire pit to listen to the crackling fire for making family memories. Or, if the weather dictates, gather inside around the wood-burning stove and sip hot chocolate. There are also board games and toys for the kids to enjoy.
WI-FI and DIGITAL MEDIA
Our Wi-Fi runs at 450+ GB/sec. You can use the private desk area to catch-up on last minute work items or download your favorite movies or songs. We also have a new LG Smart TV & DVD player with a wide selection of movies for kids, families, or adults. Most movies are rated either G or PG. Recently, we added an Xbox system. Please be sure to bring your own Xbox discs.
SNOW SEASON
There is no need to pack up the car and travel somewhere to enjoy the snow. During the snow season, many families stay at the home and use the sloping backyard hillside to build their own sled runs. During the snow season of 2023, the sled run was more than 100 feet long. Kids and parents enjoyed it immensely. We have many sleds and saucers available for use for free. There is a mud-room where snow-covered kids can change into warmer clothes without trampling snow and debris throughout the cabin.
POOL - GAMES - ETC
We also belong to the Big Trees Village HOA (3 minutes away) where you have access to swimming pools, Foosball, pong pong, shuffleboard, billiards, air hockey etc. Check times and seasons for when they are open. (The HOA is open from Memorial Day till Labor Day)
https://www.bigtreesvillage.org/recreation-center-activity-page#
WHEN IT'S TIME
When its time to book a get-a-way, we hope you choose The Pine View Lodge.
I always have a complimentary bottle of wine on the counter awaiting your arrival just to say "Welcome".
Warm Regards,
Gary and Cathy
Welcome to the cabin with best views in all of Arnold. This bright and open-feeling luxury home is nestled near the peaks of the Sierra Mountains. We have an unobstructed 80-mile views of the North Fork Stanislaus River valley. We have no cabins behind us. Instead, we have miles of open forest to hike and enjoy. We also have a great hillside for sledding where we provide 4-6 sleds and saucers for our guests to enjoy. You can watch the kids build snowmen or sled down the hill while you enjoy a glass of wine by the wood burning stove. During the summer time, enjoy a BBQ meal on the deck, or engage in a game of shuffleboard, or cozy up around the wood burning stove, or soak in the oversized jetted tub. Your stay at Pine View Lodge will be pleasantly quiet as we are located on a quiet road with virtually no neighbors in view. There are many nearby places of interest to visit for family entertainment and exploration such as Big Trees State Park (5 min), Stanislaus River (11 min), Moaning Caverns (25), Bear Valley (25 min), and Lake Alpine (30 min).. Or, you can simply enjoy the views and surrounding beauty without ever leaving the property.
The home is equipped with an all-house generator, ensuring there won't be any interruption of your family vacation from power outages due to wind storms, downed power lines, or snow storms.
Further adventures await as this property is only minutes from quaint towns, wineries, rivers, lakes, and ski resorts.
HANDICAP FRIENDLY
We are one of only a handful of properties having no stairs to navigate to the front door. The driveway pulls right up to the front door. There is a queen room on the entry-level floor making it easy to enjoy the house without climbing stairs. Access to the great views from the backyard deck also requires no stairs or steps. The house is handicap and wheelchair friendly. Elderly individuals will find the home easy to navigate and enjoyable to vacation in.
KITCHEN
The kitchen is larger than most cabin kitchens making it easy to cook large meals and serve large families. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, cookware, baking pans, and spices. We have the following kitchen items: rice cooker, crock pot, waffle maker, electric griddle, cast iron pans, frying pans, roasting pans, medium and large pots, strainers, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and stove,
OUTDOOR BACK DECK
There is also an outdoor propane BBQ for those who want to BBQ while taking in the great views. Full set of BBQ utensils are provided.
KING ROOM
The King Room is situated upstairs with its own private balcony looking out over the forest tree tops giving an unobstructed 50-mile view down the Stanislaus Valley. The room is decorated in a fly fishing theme and features antique bamboo fly rods and a 4' x 6' stained glass window of the Stanislaus river valley. The indoor sitting area allows you sip your first cup of coffee while taking in the great views. Or, if the weather is agreeable, you can sit out on the balcony to also enjoy the great pine aroma. The upstairs bathroom has dual sinks, additional counter space, large glass shower, and an oversized jetted-tub.
QUEEN ROOM
The Queen Room is downstairs with its own bathroom and may appeal to either older or handicapped individuals who want to avoid climbing stairs. The bathroom is next to the Queen room.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
During the evenings you can gather around the outside fire pit to listen to the crackling fire for making family memories. Or, if the weather dictates, gather inside around the wood-burning stove and sip hot chocolate. There are also board games and toys for the kids to enjoy.
WI-FI and DIGITAL MEDIA
Our Wi-Fi runs at 450+ GB/sec. You can use the private desk area to catch-up on last minute work items or download your favorite movies or songs. We also have a new LG Smart TV & DVD player with a wide selection of movies for kids, families, or adults. Most movies are rated either G or PG. Recently, we added an Xbox system. Please be sure to bring your own Xbox discs.
SNOW SEASON
There is no need to pack up the car and travel somewhere to enjoy the snow. During the snow season, many families stay at the home and use the sloping backyard hillside to build their own sled runs. During the snow season of 2023, the sled run was more than 100 feet long. Kids and parents enjoyed it immensely. We have many sleds and saucers available for use for free. There is a mud-room where snow-covered kids can change into warmer clothes without trampling snow and debris throughout the cabin.
POOL - GAMES - ETC
We also belong to the Big Trees Village HOA (3 minutes away) where you have access to swimming pools, Foosball, pong pong, shuffleboard, billiards, air hockey etc. Check times and seasons for when they are open. (The HOA is open from Memorial Day till Labor Day)
https://www.bigtreesvillage.org/recreation-center-activity-page#
WHEN IT'S TIME
When its time to book a get-a-way, we hope you choose The Pine View Lodge.
I always have a complimentary bottle of wine on the counter awaiting your arrival just to say "Welcome".
Warm Regards,
Gary and Cathy
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Do not make the beds or strip the beds. Leave them unmade. The Cleaning Team will take it from there.
Go through the house and empty all small garbage cans and bathroom garbage cans into the main kitchen garbage can. Leave the garbage in the kitchen. The Cleaning Team will take it. No recycling needed
Gather up all used towels and start them in the washing machine by 9:55am. Before departing at 11:00am, transfer towels to dryer and start dryer. This keeps the cleaning costs down.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Arnold
Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company. Traveling with kids? Consider Leland Meadows, or check out an event or a game at Ironstone Amphitheatre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.

Camp Connell, CA
What's nearby
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Arnold Rim Trail - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
- Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
- Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
- White Pines Lake - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lube Room Saloon - 5 min drive
- Snack Shack - 10 min drive
- Giant Burger - 13 min drive
- Camp Connell General Store - 6 min drive
- El Vaquero - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jan 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Katrina L.
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katrina L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Erica M.
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erica M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra U.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay


Sandra U.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom R.
Jan 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific Place
Tom R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan H.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Megan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation rental
Chris H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zella F.
Feb 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and cozy home.
Zella F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra O.
Oct 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Sandra O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte G.
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, great views!
Brigitte G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ryan K.
Jul 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Ryan K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leah H.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful New Year’s stay
Leah H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
John K.
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Retreat in the Mountains
John K.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail N.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spectacular
Gail N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin O.
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a delightful place
Kevin O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keith and Laura W.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a beautiful cabin
Keith and Laura W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Camp Connell
Jennifer W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marjon B.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Marjon B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna L.
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone loved our stay here
Donna L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachna D.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place!
Rachna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana L.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything and more
Dana L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katrina L.
Jan 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Katrina L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renate D.
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Renate D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Derek T.
Jan 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great winter stay
Derek T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gary
My wife and I live in South San Jose and absolutely love to get out of the bay area to the trees and rivers that adorn the Arnold and Dorrington area. We love hosting other families to enjoy the excellent mountain views and towering tree lines surrounding the cabin.
I am an avid fisherman so I took this opportunity to decorate the master bedroom in a fly-fishing theme. My wife decorated the lower bedroom to appeal to a softer demeanor. Both rooms are pleasant and comfortable.
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood is situated at the top of the mountain providing 50-mile views of the Stanislaus national forest and neighboring snow-covered mountains. This special property is a perimeter lot where it borders the national forest, creating unobstructed views with few neighbors. The other cabins are far enough away to give you a feeling of privacy and solitude.
What makes this property unique
Most driveways in the area are steep and typically one-way, making it difficult and sometimes dangerous navigating it in the snow or rain. Our pull-thru driveway is flat and pulls straight up to the front door. This means you pull in from one direction and drive forward out to the main road. You'll be thankful that there is no need to back-up down a steep driveway. You'll also be glad that there are no stairs to climb as you unload your car and carry your luggage into the home. The street has little to no traffic. This makes it safe for children and adults, alike.
Special care was take designing this home, ensuring a great number of windows to let in natural light and the beautiful surroundings. A most noteworthy design element is the 6' x 4' stained-glass window in the master bedroom, designed by a local artist depicting the Stanislaus River and forest. It is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
The sloped backyard is perfect for sledding. Every snow season, families staying at the cabin have commented that they prefer to build a sled run going down the backyard slope rather than pile in the car and head up Hwy-4 where the crowds gather to play in the snow. From the cabin, you can sit by the fire and drink coffee while watching the kids play in the snow from the living room window. There is a master bedroom balcony that provides even better views.
The loft has the very popular shuffleboard table, a game table for playing board games or coloring or putting together puzzles, and a plethora of board games.
Downstairs:
We added a new 50" LG Smart TVand DVD player for gathering the family together to view movies and eat popcorn. There are over 60 movies to choose from (Disney movies, Action & Adventue, Kid's Animation movies, Romance & Chick flicks, and Comedy movies).
In 2024, we added an outdoor fire pit for roasting marshmallows with the kids and grandparents.
Or, relax in the jetted-tub located in the master bathroom.
Special care was take designing this home, ensuring a great number of windows to let in natural light and the beautiful surroundings. A most noteworthy design element is the 6' x 4' stained-glass window in the master bedroom, designed by a local artist depicting the Stanislaus River and forest. It is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
The sloped backyard is perfect for sledding. Every snow season, families staying at the cabin have commented that they prefer to build a sled run going down the backyard slope rather than pile in the car and head up Hwy-4 where the crowds gather to play in the snow. From the cabin, you can sit by the fire and drink coffee while watching the kids play in the snow from the living room window. There is a master bedroom balcony that provides even better views.
The loft has the very popular shuffleboard table, a game table for playing board games or coloring or putting together puzzles, and a plethora of board games.
Downstairs:
We added a new 50" LG Smart TVand DVD player for gathering the family together to view movies and eat popcorn. There are over 60 movies to choose from (Disney movies, Action & Adventue, Kid's Animation movies, Romance & Chick flicks, and Comedy movies).
In 2024, we added an outdoor fire pit for roasting marshmallows with the kids and grandparents.
Or, relax in the jetted-tub located in the master bathroom.
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