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Bear Valley family fun in the trees

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Exterior
Living room and dining room area, upstairs level
Living room, upstairs level
Kitchen, upstairs level
Dining room and kitchen, upstairs unit.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bear Valley, CA
  • Place, Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Alpine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bear Valley family fun in the trees

Classic a-frame cabin in Bear Valley. Swim, fish and hike in the summer. Downhill and cross-country ski in the winter.

Three stories - upstairs loft has queen bed and two singles. One bedroom on main floor has a double bed. Other bedroom on main floor has four twins in two bunk beds. Downstairs studio has another double including small second kitchen and second bathroom. Main floor includes kitchen, bathroom, couch with 2 rollouts, dining booth and living room with fireplace, large windows with view of trees and open floor plan - sliding glass doors open onto deck.

Come enjoy the tranquility of high Sierra mountain forest in the summer. Nearby lakes and rivers offer swimming, fishing and kayaking.

In the winter, you will find yourself in a true winter wonderland. The roads aren't plowed, access is by snowmobile. You will need to arrange your transport in and out with snowmobile either by renting your own or reserving a taxi ride with a local snowmobile company. We have a snowmobile taxi service that we can recommend (the good news that he is generally flexible with hours, within reason and with advance notice) -- if you need a snowmobile taxi, it is $50 per hour. In good snow years, you can ski to the shuttle to Bear Valley ski resort and then ski back at the end of the day. Bear Valley village is just a 15 minute walk away (about 5-6 blocks). It is easy and beautiful to walk.

Come enjoy this comfortable cabin in a unique mountain setting.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Arnold

Arnold is home to this cabin. Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Bear Valley Ski are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Alpine and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Bear Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Alpine - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 42 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 50 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ebbetts Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Monte Wolfe Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sky High Pizza & Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Dining Room - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Valley family fun in the trees pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Valley family fun in the trees?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Valley family fun in the trees on May 6, 2026 start from $408, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Valley family fun in the trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Valley family fun in the trees?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Valley family fun in the trees located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Arnold is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Bear Valley Ski is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with a ton of room and nice amenities. in the winter it is a bit of a hike from the lodge to the cabin but there are folks who will snowmobile you up for a fee. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice property. Great location. Most of the lights did not work. Couches were very worn. Overall had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nara J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The host was responsive, amenities are Ok, warm and comfy. Only cleaning was considering , no changed sheets, dirty towels, dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marguerite L.

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

Ski trip

We enjoyed our stay; beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A N.

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

Great place for 3 nights in the snow

Cosy, comfortable place full of character and great for kids who all had a good time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time in Bear Valley

We love Bear Valley and the property and stay was just what we expected! The property was a great location close to the Village, and plenty of space for our family and dog to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Inigo R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for 2 families of 4. Beds and couches aren’t comfortable. Cabin is located near the bear valley lake. If you’re looking to stay outdoors for most of the time during your stay, this place will do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
GREAT LOCATION...home accommodates multi family. We had 3 generations. 2 Grandparents, 4 children w spouse, 4 grandkids. Cabin is very much original and is rustic. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Great spot

Nothing like this winter wonderland. The place is fun, places to sled out the door, warm with that kind of awesome 70s feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great location and super cozy!

My family and I had such a great stay at this great cabin in the woods! Cabin is exactly as stated in description. We loved how many games they have for our family to play. The proximity to bear valley is as good as can be. Make sure you read full description because there is important information about winter accessibility. We would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christiane F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely old-fashioned family cabin

The six of us (3 'oldies', 1 middle-aged, 2 late teens) thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this utterly charming cabin with a distinct old-fashioned flair; so much reminded us of 'the good OLD times': the decor, the comfy furnishings, the casual lay-out, the amazing amount of kitchen and cooking supplies--in both cupboards and the refrigerator, the spirit of love for Bear Valley living all over the house. A small yet efficient kitchen (we never missed the dishwasher which would not have fit in anyway), odd assortments of linens but very comfortable beds. A place that made us immediately feel welcomed. It was not hotel-like spic and span, definitely showing its well-cared for age and the washing machine instructions made no sense to us, but we will gladly return and want to very much thank the owners for sharing their home with us,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tammy N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The house keeper was still there when we arrived

The house keeper was still there and we couldn’t check in until 3 hours later. All the food we got at the grocery store had gone bad while we waited for the rental to be done. When we got into the rental, the studio in the bottom floor was flooded and unusable, the bedroom with the bunk beds wasn’t cleaned and had no bed clothes and the soot bucket from the fireplace was full. The host did give us a partial refund but I was so uncomfortable and unhappy it made for a terrible trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Great Winter Cabin Vibes, But Upgrades Needed

Our overall stay was exactly what we wanted. Great winter cabin vibes and location. We love Bear Valley and can't wait to come back next year. The snow mobile ride in was awesome and even walking to the lodge wasn't bad at all. The house just needs some upgrades and better instructions when checking-in. I'd suggest having the key to the home work on the bottom door so that when there is a lot of snow, guests don't have to get up to the top deck to get in. The cabin needs a good deep clean and dusting. However, please know that we loved it there and our girls (4 & 6) had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merlin S.

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

Great location

Easy access to skiing at Bear Valley resort and space for all to sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yu L.

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

What a treat

rented a sled to get around, very refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Somer L.

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

Great spot to stay for a wedding.

I stayed here while attending a wedding at the lodge down the street. The house was clean and accommodating, and was a very short drive (about a 5-10 minute walk) from the lodge. The lake was nearby too, but I didn’t have time to check it out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great rustic cabin in gorgeous area

We stayed in this cabin for a corporate offsite. Many of the decorations are a throw-back to an earlier time period. Excellent wifi, new-ish appliances, great sound system, clean though rustic. Only one issue, owner said no outside fires (this due to recent wildfires).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Virginia D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

ok

Overall, it was dirty and towels and linens very old. Very expensive and I'll not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

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

Great Time in the Mountains

Plenty of space, great location and everything you need on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter W.

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

Lovely Cabin And Setting, Exactly As Advertised

The cabin is a lovely and spacious A-Frame. The setting is an excellent blend of rustic seclusion with access to civilization (and skiing!). It snowed about 18" during our stay giving the village a storybook feeling. The cabin's kitchen is cozy but well-equipped and we were able to prepare many nice hot dinners. The owner-managers are responsive and attentive. The property description is really accurate, which we truly appreciated. The 10-minute walk (or a quick snowmobile ride) up a snowcat-groomed road is fine for us, but a point to consider if you're renting there in the winter.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

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

Excellent

Funky, functional cabin/home in a convenient and beautiful location. We were able to do lots of snow play right outside the front door. Would definitely recommend and visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken d.

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

cool retro

I liked the cabin and location. It is cool retro sheik. If you like Hot tub time machine you will love this cabin. The owner is great and there is a ton of beds. I enjoyed my stay. Thanks ken
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorenzo R.

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

Great place

Nice cozy country/mountain getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaveh M.

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

Beautiful cabin

Definitely enjoyed staying at this location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherrie Syd S.

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

Vintage Ski Cabin Style

We enjoyed our short stay at the cabin. The location is excellent - we enjoyed visits to Lake Alpine and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The cabin is fairly secluded. We could see other cabins, but they aren’t too close for comfort in a mountain setting. It’s very quiet and dark at night, too, which should be expected. Maybe it’s more lively during ski season, but we liked the tranquility. The cabin has true 60s/70s vintage style which we loved! But it could use some light updating - more like fixes. The blinds In the upstairs bedroom were broken and several lightbulbs were out or the wrong wattage used throughout the cabin. There is no proper overhead light in the kitchen so it was a bit hard to cook dinner. But we managed and sort of got used to it. The vintage green fridge is super cool looking and is cold enough, but it is loud and seems to run all the time. Fixing or changing it out could save some energy/money I’d think. I think the listing says there is a dishwasher - there isn’t. But that didn’t bother us at all. We didn’t use the gas grill as it has seen far better days. The lid was broken and if there should be lava rocks inside they seem to have disintegrated and there is a lot of rust. It didn’t seem safe or a good idea to use it. Overall, this is a cool mountain A-frame cabin meant for ski trips and summer vacations. It is not fancy, but it is comfortable enough and good for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Freya McCamant

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We purchased this home in spring of 2013, because we love skiing at Bear Valley. It reminds us of what Tahoe used to be with a relaxed family friendly atmosphere. Everyone we have met goes the extra mile. We love the adventure of skiing in and out. After spending time there during the summer of 2013, we have fallen in love with the summer season as well. There are camp opportunities for kids from soccer to archery. There are numerous hiking, mountain biking, swimming and fishing opportunities in the nearby lakes, rivers, National Forests and Wilderness areas. Some people enjoy Bear Valley in the summer more than the winter -- our family loves both seasons. We hope that whatever season you chose to go that you will find the Bear Valley area as inspiring as we have!

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