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Play Outside/Relax Inside at Our Modern Retreat, Ursa Major

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A building surrounded by snow-covered trees, with a clear sky.
A modern wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a small covered area.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, and a coffee table.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A wooden interior with a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Porch or lanai
  • Dog-friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bear Valley, CA
  • Place, Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Valley Ski
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - King bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Master (king)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Loft (full)

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Tub/shower

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - Toilet only

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this holiday home. Balancing Rock and Whale Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Lake Alpine. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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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 - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 41 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 51 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Alpine Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kofi Haus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Monte Wolfe Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ebbetts Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Play Outside/Relax Inside at Our Modern Retreat, Ursa Major have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Play Outside/Relax Inside at Our Modern Retreat, Ursa Major pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Play Outside/Relax Inside at Our Modern Retreat, Ursa Major?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Play Outside/Relax Inside at Our Modern Retreat, Ursa Major?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Play Outside/Relax Inside at Our Modern Retreat, Ursa Major?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Play Outside/Relax Inside at Our Modern Retreat, Ursa Major located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Arnold is within a 15-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Bear Valley Ski and Lake Alpine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

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
We had a great stay. The house had everything we needed from a kayak to beach chairs and games. The host was amazing, thoughtful, helpful and very understanding.She definitely exceeded our expectations. Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
Ah, thank you so much Michelle! So glad everything worked out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and amenities were as described in listing and other reviews
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great space and wonderful communication with the host! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Ursa Major. The house has everything you could need and Bonnie is a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place

Beautiful, quiet, very well equipped - we deeply enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well loved cabin and it shows! Bonnie is an incredible host and she really cares that her guests enjoy their stay. Nice quiet street and the big windows in the living room are amazing. We skied everyday and worked on puzzles in the late afternoons. It's really a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always feel so at home at Bonnie’s house. Have been coming up to play in the snow for the last 5 yrs. and always stay at Bonnie’s. The house is so comfortable and always well stocked! Thank you for your great hospitality and looking forward to our next stay:)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2026
Thank you, Theresa! You and Jim are the most amazing guests - chopping kindling, shoveling a path, fixing the fireplace handle - I feel like we should be paying you to stay with us! Still want to have that dinner together in the summer sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

Everything was great once again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snow fun

Great place. 2nd time staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great and Bonnie is an amazing host! There was a very well stocked kitchen, comfortable spaces, clean and well organized. What a great experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

House was beautiful and in excellent shape. Location perfect a short walk to the village and lake. Communication with VRBO and owners very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thanks Bonnie! Sorry again about the tree work.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ursa Major is a comfortable, cozy, lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. The owners provide a well stocked and well organized home away from home. Host was incredibly helpful and responsive for any questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return.
view from deck
view from deck
Blood’s Ridge hike
Bear Lake - small beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you, Joan! It was a pleasure to have you. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable home.The kitchen was well stocked and the large dining room table created a wonderful gathering place.The communication with the owners was excellent.A place we would look forward to staying at again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Winter Get Away!

It was a great place to stay. Cozy, clean and well prepared for winter stay. The landlord was very helpful!! The location was perfect for all winter activities my family enjoyed. I will definitely visit this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2025
Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy cabin

Comfy cabin. Exactly as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very cool. Easy check-in, fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, solid internet and very clean. Bonnie was also very helpful and communicative.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet House

Great stay. Bonnie is the best.......
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house and owner!

The owner was very organized and the house was clean, organized, cozy and just awesome! The roads were closed when we were checking out and the owner was super helpful, responsive, generous! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Phuong! Sorry you got to experience the very rare Hwy 4 closure (the first in our 2.5 years of owning this house) AND the power outage! Thanks for staying calm and for leaving the house in such good shape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay…. Bear Valley is a bit quirky so we didn’t know what to expect about not being able to drive to the cabin, but it actually was quite pleasant of a walk to and from the village. The bed situation was perfect for our 2 families of four (4 adults, 4 kids). Kitchen had a lot of what we needed and the living area was cozy. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2025
“Quirky” it is! Glad you enjoyed your first winter stay in Bear Valley!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ursa Major. The cabin is thoughtfully designed, well stocked and very organized. It was the perfect base for day hikes and a very comfortable place to hang out. Bonnie is a welcoming host who made sure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2022
Thank you so much, David! We appreciate the very kind words. So glad you had a good time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

We loved our stay. The house is well kept, the wood stove was delightful, and Bonnie was responsive answering any questions that popped up. No car access is part of the adventure, and it was fun skiing down to the parking lot every morning. Great fit for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you, Robert! Really appreciate that coming from another host! Best, Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous!

The place is so spacious and comfortable, has a well-supplied kitchen, and plenty of indoor entertainment to rest up from the incredible mountain adventures that are readily accessible around Bear Valley!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ursa Major Perfect Getaway

Our family absolutely loved this cabin! It was perfect for our mountain getaway and family reunion down the road. We had everything we needed (and more)! Our host thought of everything! We can't wait to go back to this Bear Valley retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation House

Ursa Major was perfect for our hiking/kayaking vacation. The house is beautiful and has everything we needed. We loved the trees all around the house. And the hiking recommendations in the notebook were very helpful. We look forward to returning with our family on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thanks Itene! So glad you enjoyed your trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

We had a wonderful time at this home and will be returning again. The homeowner is very responsive should problems arise and wonderful to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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