Sugar Pine Retreat - Central Heat

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a dining table set with plates, and a leather sofa.
A red cabin with a balcony, a chimney, and a sign indicating a fireplace.
A kitchen with a double sink, wooden countertop, and a window with blinds.
A cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and snow.
A kitchen with a wooden bar area, stools, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Washer and dryer

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Valley Ski
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Arnold Rim Trail, while Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
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Map
Camp Connell, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Lake Alpine - 42 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 42 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 42 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sarafina's Italian Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fairway View Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Lake Bistro / Snowflake Lodge Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Pine Retreat - Central Heat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Pine Retreat - Central Heat?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Pine Retreat - Central Heat on Nov 4, 2026 start from $316, 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 Sugar Pine Retreat - Central Heat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Pine Retreat - Central Heat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Pine Retreat - Central Heat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin(and host) were very welcoming and it was a very cozy cabin to enjoy over Christmas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2026
So glad you enjoyed it! It really is such a cozy cabin!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming, clean cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean cabin with beautiful views and ample parking. Stay was great-mostly used just for sleep. It was extremely difficult to find in the dark, as there is no address posted at the street. This made for a stressful start to the trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Perfect place for our small family. Very comfortable, clean, perfect kitchen, very comfy beds, and luxury linens and towels looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2023
We're so glad you had a comfortable stay! Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was clean and well maintained. Close to many great places.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute getaway

This was a nice little cabin for a quick weekend away. There was enough room for us to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
We're so glad that you loved the cabin! Please come back again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value

Not knowing much about the area, we enjoyed the sugar pine cabin and found it to be just the right fit for our family of 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2023
Yay! We're so happy you enjoyed it! Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Cabin in Camp Connell

The cabin is in a quiet, peaceful location, nestled in the trees. It was stocked with everything we needed and had games and a foosball table. It was clean and well appointed. Overall the Sugarpine cabin is a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2025
We agree! So glad you enjoyed it! Come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This cabin had everything we needed. There was a fun foosball table for the boys. It was Gucci. The kitchen was perfect, the beds were very comfortable, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2025
So glad to hear it! Come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this cute cabin

Would def stay again. Well appointed. Had everything you could need. Kitchen well equipped. Comfy beds. Games, tv, nice laundry, plenty of towels, deck and gas grill. Also enjoyed the community pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed this cabin. When we arrived, the house was cool and the outdoor lights were twinkling. We loved the fact that there is a Rec. Center membership. We hope to be back to Sugar Pine cabin in the winter for some fun in the snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed it! We look forward to hosting you in the winter! It's so neat to experience the different seasons here and different activities that go along with them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Stay

We loved the property and the location, the beautiful cabin was clean and well stocked for a family stay. There was plenty of snow and sleds for the kids to keep entertained. Thank you! This was our first white Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
What fun memories! We hope you will stay again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful getaway

We loved our stay at Sugarpine. Check in and out was a breeze and the host was warm and responsive. The property has everything you need and more. Kitchen was fully stocked and even had condiments and spices. The kids enjoyed the downstairs and playing outside. We will be back in the summer for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2025
So glad to hear it! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Cabin

My family and I stayed here over the weekend to attend a wedding in Lake Alpine. It was the perfect place! The cabin was clean, had everything you needed, even as we didn't do any cooking. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms spotless. Easy access to the property. I'd recommend this cabin to anyone who is looking for a nice place to stay near Bear Valley and Lake Alpine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
We're so pleased you enjoyed it! Lake Alpine is such a lovely setting for a wedding. We hope you'll come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time in the snow

Communication was great with Shelia and the cabin check-in process was painless. The area was perfectly situated between Big Trees and Bear Valley. We had everything we needed and then some with all the sleds for us to use. Neighborhood was nice and quiet and the amenities inside were all top quality - loved the air fryer too! Great trip - we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay! We're looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfy Cabin

We had a great stay. The cabin is well stocked, clean and warm in the winter. Beds were very comfortable, especially compared to other rentals. Communication with the property manager was quick and easy.The cabin is best for three adults and three kids, or two adults and four kids. This avoids doing the pull out couch in the middle of the unit. Love the location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2025
We're so glad you loved the cabin! We hope you'll stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Place

Sugar Pine Retreat was awesome. Place was clean, quiet and very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for dinner and breakfast. It was a short drive up to Bear Valley for skiing and down to Arnold for supplies and restaurants. Be advised, the driveway is steep and can get a little icy after a storm. But they have a huge supply of ice melting granules on the side of the house. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cabin feel in the Western Sierras

We loved staying at this well-equipped house as we explored the Western Sierras a bit. I was there with one adult daughter and my 16 yo son. Even though there are neighbors, they weren't super close and I felt like we had privacy. The deck is great for grilling and chilling. My kids enjoyed nearby Big Trees State Park, and we also made a day trip to Murphys, which is a charming little old west mountain town. The check-in process was very easy. The whole unit was very clean. The kitchen was well-equipped and we were able to make all our meals there. If you're like me and can't cook without sharp knives, don't worry- there are decent knives for slicing and chopping!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good cabin for a family

The cabin is nice and well located. I visited with my family, we were five, three adults and two children (seven and three years old). The cabin has a door for the staircase that I did not use as my three years old daughter is perfectly capable to handle stairs. There are plenty of games in the cabin and the kitchen has enough to cook for a couple of days. The main floor is upstairs and we used the fireplace to really get comfortable. The living room table is a bit small and only offers two benches, this is the only reason I would recommend this place only for small families. Note that the driveway is steep, we were lucky with the snow but it was not easy to get on top. I short: we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope you will stay again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great stay in a clean cabin.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay Labor Day Weekend. We booked this spot last minute and were pleasantly surprised. The house is located on a quiet street with lots of trees and privacy. The driveway is steep but there were 3 parking spots- may be challenging in the snow. The house was updated, beds were comfy, house was very clean and stocked with plenty of kitchen stuff, towels and toys. Came with HOA amenity passes though we didn’t end up using them. We had trouble finding the lockbox when we arrived but it was actually by the downstairs entrance, not the main door. Cleanup was easy before checkout. A quick drive to Arnold for restaurants, close to the Lube Room and Big Trees Park. Deck was nice. There are stairs to get to the lower level that are steep and slippery so be careful of this with young kids, older folks and clumsy adults (we slipped on them with our socks). There is a door st the top of the stairs to block off for kiddos. Overall, we would recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and clean mountain escape!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this experience. The cabin was so nice, the area was beautiful. We enjoyed spending time at Big Trees and White Pines lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Weekend Get-A-Way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, clean, home away from home. What a great place to stay. Very pleased with the whole experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Weekend Get-A-Way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, clean, home away from home. What a great place to stay. Very pleased with the whole experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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