Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs
About the property
- Cabin2000 sqft
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs
The Dean Way Chalet is a large and inviting cabin with three spacious levels in which you can spread out and enjoy. The chalet is set smack in the middle of the Sierras, and is surrounded by beautiful big trees all year round! The cabin is located in Blue Lake Springs in Arnold, California, and is waiting for you and your friends and family!
The chalet has 4 bedrooms, PLUS a loft, PLUS a full lower level with rec room, sleeper sofa, and ping pong room! You can comfortably sleep 12-13 bodies in beds!
Bear Valley ski resort is only 25 minutes away from the cabin! In both winter and summer, it's a fabulous, family-friendly alternative to busy Tahoe resorts, and a MUCH easier drive! Outside this special cabin, in summer you are steps away from two lakes with beaches, as well as access to all the fabulous recreation that Blue Lake Springs has to offer. Tennis, basketball, swimming pools, shuffleboard, organized kids' activities, bingo nights, outdoor movies, playground, volleyball, Snowflake Lodge Restaurant, and more! Not to mention nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park and numerous golf courses. In winter there is snow all around the cabin and numerous sno-parks, cross country skiing trails, and of course, Bear Valley!
Of course, you don't have to leave the chalet at all to have a wonderful vacation in the mountains. The possibilities are endless -- you can enjoy a barbeque on the spacious deck and admire the tall trees surrounding the cabin, you can play in the snow all around the cabin during winter (sleds are provided), you can make a fire and play games inside (puzzles, games, and firewood are provided too), or you can swing on the authentic chair lift swing hanging from the deck. Our guests tell us that simply hanging out at the cabin is always a highlight of their vacations!
Owner
Sandy
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 19, 2018
About Sandy
We are two families from the Bay Area who own this vacation rental together. We have owned the cabin since 2007, and we have spent every year making improvements and updating things so that our guests have great experiences. We also enjoy the cabin with our (5 total) children when it is not rented out. There is so much to do in Arnold, and our cabin makes for an easy, special getaway. The kids love the ping pong and in winter, the sledding right outside. In summer, we spend a lot of time floating on the lakes!
Sandy purchased this Cabin in 2007
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, 1 bunk bed
- Bedroom 42 bunk bed
- Loft + Den1 sleep sofa /futon
- There are mattress pads, blankets and pillows on the beds. Guests bring their own sheets and towels. A pack and play is also available at the cabin.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2
Location Type
- Mountain ViewThe Dean Way Chalet is located in the Sierras, right in the midst of the trees.
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- ParkingOff-street parking for 3+ cars.
- Broadband Access
- Heating
- InternetWi-Fi Internet throughout the cabin.
- Iron & Board
- Living Room
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking Off Street
- TelephoneFree nationwide long distance
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable(4)
- Books
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Game Room
- Games
- Ping Pong Table
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Television(4)
- Toys
- VCR
- Video GamesOld-school Pac-man and race car joystick games
- Video Library
Outside
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool
Attractions
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountaineering
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- ice skating
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- cross country skiing
- pier fishing
- rafting
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- spelunking
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
Notes
- Guests bring their own sheets and bath/beach towels. Cabin has one queen, one king, 8 twins, and a queen-size sofabed.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
31 Reviews
Latest reviews
It was a wonderful four days in a serene atmosphere.
Dean Way Chalet ROCKS!!!!
Great Place for the guys
Very comfortable and conveinent location
We are so happy to hear that the cabin and its awesome location provided everything you needed for a great vacation. Please come back to visit us again! Don't forget that we provide discounts to repeat renters!
Fun, big house which is family friendly
Love it !!!!!
Location
The Dean Way Chalet in Arnold is an easy 165-mile drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, and a 30-minute drive from both Lake Alpine and Bear Valley's Summer Music Festival, winter skiing and snowboarding playgrounds. Golf can be found at nearby Forest Meadows or the local Sequoia Woods Country Club. The Blue Lake Springs Recreation facilities, easily walkable from the Dean Way Chalet, feature a restaurant, club house, swimming pool, snack bar, tennis courts, ping pong, shuffle board, basketball, volleyball, playground, free kids' camps, inexpensive tennis and swimming lessons, outdoor movies, inner-tube water polo for the kids, and two private fresh-water lakes. At the Dean Way Chalet, you will have full guest privileges at all these facilities. In town, White Pines Lake offers freshwater lake swimming and fishing, and there is also a logging museum located at the entrance to a hiking trail. Ironstone Winery in Murphys (about a 15-minute drive from the Dean Way Chalet) has a summer concert series and wonderful other events. Numerous other wineries, cute shops, day spas, and tasty restaurants make for a wonderful day or evening in Murphys. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is approximately two miles uphill from the Dean Way Chalet on Route 4 from the Blue Lake Springs turnoff. Columbia State Park, a restored western gold-rush town the entire family can enjoy, and Jamestown's Railroad Museum are convenient drives from Arnold as well. There is boating and fishing on New Melones Reservoir in Angels Camp; and plenty of other places for lake and stream fishing, swimming, bicycling, hiking, cavern exploring (spelunking), painting, photography, horseback riding, ziplining, panning for gold, wine tasting and motor touring. The Dean Way Chalet has off-street parking for 3+ cars, and plenty of room for your bikes, rafts, skis and other items for a great vacation in the mountains!
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates during some time periods, such as holidays, may be higher. Please contact us for a quote for your specific dates.