Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access!
Located in Big Trees Village, the Wolf Den is a beautiful 2-story retreat featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a loft and a large rec room with pool table, Ms. Pac-Man, foosball, jukebox and more! Plus: all summer guests get **free** access to the neighborhood recreation center and 2 private pools! With approximately 2400 square feet of living space, the classic cabin floor plan includes a bright and open great room adjacent to the dining area and kitchen. The great room features a stunning wall of windows, wood burning stove with rock hearth, and soaring knotty pine ceilings. The dining room and fully stocked kitchen have beautiful wood floors and a breakfast bar for extra seating. Located on the main floor, the master bedroom features a sauna in the attached bath, while the remaining 2 bedrooms, rec room, and cozy loft can be found upstairs. The large rec room is entertainment central with a jukebox, pool table, Ms. Pac Man game, foosball, TV and wet bar. Other entertainment amenities include WiFi, 3 TVs with cable, DVD player, iPod plug-in, CD player, darts, ping pong (in garage), whole-house generator and access to the Big Trees Village rec center at **no additional cost**. Maximum 14 guests (beds for 13), dogs okay with pet fee (2 dog max) , no smoking. Patio furniture is seasonal. Sheets and towels included!
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area
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 Chatom Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Arnold Rim Trail - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
Ironstone Amphitheatre - 37 min drive - 40.2 km
Lake Alpine - 43 min drive - 45.7 km
Columbia State Historic Park - 60 min drive - 65.2 km
Getting around
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 140 min drive
Restaurants
Bistro Espresso - 9 min drive
The Lube Room Saloon - 1 min walk
Giant Burger - 8 min drive
cuddy cabin - 11 min drive
El Vaquero - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access!?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access! on 9 May 2026 start from £382, 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 at Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Big Trees Retreat w/ Game Room & Free Pool Access! located?
This family-friendly Arnold cabin is located in the mountains, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. White Pines Lake and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great cabin, fully equipped kitchen, lots of games for the kids to do. Close to Bear Valley for skiing, and thorough instructions for checking in and doing things in the house.
Sumi K.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found everything you needed. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified
8/10 Good
Bryan T.
26 Dec 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall excellent. I expected a little cleaner though.
Bryan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We’ll review your comments and take steps to improve cleanliness. Thank you for staying with us.
Excellent space. Beautiful property. Plenty to do! Kept our whole family entertained the entire time.
Lisa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you and your family had such a great time. We strive to offer a space that entertains and delights. Enjoy your next visit!
We had a great stay at Wolf Den. The kids had fun at Spicer Snow Park. The house had plenty of room for our family and was stocked with all kinds of games and even a pool table upstairs. We will be back!
Laurey A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review of Wolf Den. We are delighted to hear that your family enjoyed their stay and had a great time at Spicer Snow Park. It's fantastic that the house provided ample space and entertainment for everyone. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Delightful and great space for a couple families. The only upgrade would be a an A/C for the warmer days in summer. Really nice home.
Philip W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2024
Thank you for your kind review of our property. We're glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Your feedback about the potential need for air conditioning during the warmer summer days is duly noted, and we will consider this for future improvements. We appreciate your thoughtful comments and look forward to the opportunity to host you again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
25 Jul 2018
Beautiful, well stocked cabin.
Excellent well stocked cabin. Seamless check in and checkout process. The game room was great. The helpful instructions were very useful throughout the cabin. Thank you.
Emily H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura R.
9 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
The house itself was nice. However it is really outdated. The furniture is old. It would be nice if they had a tv in the living room I had my small kids I have to be watching while cooking. It would’ve made things easier. Also, the floors seem really dirty. No shoes were allowed inside and my socks were filthy because of the no shoes were allowed inside.
This was a second stay with a large group. Especially if traveling w teens or young adults the layout is great with master/private bath on main floor and other bedrooms/game room above for privacy. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook for a big group. Location was convenient to Bear and in fall to big trees, the river etc. Listing was described. Only tip was that there weren’t enough towels for our group so had to ask one of our guests to bring additional. That and no sheets that we could find for loft futon and/or pull out sofabed downstairs. If I had a large group would book again.
Heidi W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Maura C.
3 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
House was OK. Our original rental cancelled so we had to find something in short notice and it did the job. The cleanliness was a little lacking. We found an AirPod in the master bedding, which concerned me. Towels were wet in the washing machine when we arrived and we had no idea they were there until we went to run a load. Only 1 roll of TP per bathroom and 1 roll of paper towels. When a place sleeps 10 that seems very low. House set up and location were both great. Large space to gather as a family and kitchen was fully stocked with all supplies. Lots of items were broken or on the verge of breaking (recliners, shoe and blanket boxes, etc). As a whole it worked for us and was fine. But the negatives probably made it so we won’t rent here again. Purely the house and not the management. The house was COVERED in “to do” and “not to do” signs - complete with a binder of how they wanted their pots and pans stored. Labels and directions everywhere, and not in a helpful way. In a bossy way. I understand it is a vulnerable position to rent your home but if you are going to do it, you have to be OK with that. This owner clearly isn’t comfortable having people in their home. That was a bummer - we felt like a burden.
Maura C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry about the cleanliness issue and will address promptly. We appreciate your feedback on the house setup and will consider your comments, and pass them on to the owner. We hope you had a pleasant stay overall.
The house was perfect!! It had everything we needed for our stay. The house was clean and well stocked. Nice and quiet neighborhood. The kids had a great time and didn't want to leave the rec room. Wish we could have stayed longer.
The home is very well appointed with all necessities including towels, bedding and kitchen tools. The layout allows for some separation as there is a "loft" area and "game room" both with a TV. The neighborhood is family oriented and friendly and having use of the club pool was really nice. Overall we would recommend and will book again.
We rented this cabin for a weekend to getaway and enjoy the snow and relax. The pictures online were exactly what we were looking for. Once we saw the cabin in person all of our expectations were blown away! Wolf Den cabin is extremely clean, everything you could think of was supplied for us to use, we've rented other cabins that barely had any pots and pans, this one has EVERYTHING!!! The beds and pillows were very comfortable, everyone had their own privacy when they wanted it. The pool table, pacman game, and jukebox were a HUGE hit!! We didn't have time to enjoy the huge movie and book choices but definaey will be booking Wolf Den cabin again!!!! Our family had an amazing time!
We stayed as a family of 4 (2 teen/tween). The pool room upstairs was fantastic for us to hang out in. Loved the well stocked kitchen. It was nice and clean and great for sledding out front.
The Wolf Den is set up very well for family fun. The kids loved the game room and convenient access to the snow. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
We had a family reunion with 6 adults and 4 children. The house worked great for our group and the kids loved all the games. The pool was a huge hit and we loved ending our day cooling off there. The house was as good or better than the listing.
Carolyn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2021
We are thrilled to hear Wolf Den made a great place to reunite your family! That is music to our ears. We would be pleased to host you again.
We loved the game room, cleanliness the home. We grilled, played games and had movie night. We would have loved it more if there was AC. This made it hard to sleep... TOO HOT. will rent in the winter next time.
From listening to the silence of the Sierras to watching the snow fall, this cabin has all you need. Steam room, rec room, pool table, foos ball, even a juke box! Too much to list! Easy check in, beautiful cabin, minutes to town and minutes to skiing and sno-parks. Will definitely be coming back
My family of 11 stayed at this cabin to have a laid back cabin celebration for December birthdays. The cabin was perfect for all ages who stayed. There was plenty of places to relax, books and games to read and a game room the kids really enjoyed. The pool table and pac man arcade game kept them very entertained. The beds were very comfortable and the neighborhood was beautiful. We were lucky to see a bit of snow as well. Overall amazing stay, would recommend to anyone.
Plenty of space for my big family. Lots of things to do for kids ranging from age 3-16. Big Trees are only a couple miles a way and a must do! Only reason for 4 stars is we had to hall out all the extra garbage.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The game room was the biggest bonus as our group spent most of their time up there - Pac-Man, jukebox, pool Table, fuzball, mini fridge, microwave. Plenty of amenities, three TVs DVDs games, tons of books to read. We enjoyed grilling and hanging out on the deck. We had to move the outdoor furniture from the garage as it was already stored. Didn’t try darts in the garage but did play ping pong. The only thing was that we had 14 adult size humans and were expecting beds for 14. Technically, there are three bedrooms with doors, 4 if you count the game room which has a single with a trundle. If everyone wants privacy and a door there are beds for 9. If you count the futon couch upstairs and Pull out couch in living room that makes 13. So one of our people slept on the reclining chair. They provide sheets and there are plenty of pillows but we couldn’t find extra blankets. In the winter that would not fly. One bath upstairs for all of those people was a little tight. And the toilet downstairs clogged a couple times but we plunged it and all was fine. We had the large master suite downstairs with adjoining master bath. That was great for privacy and quiet. Master has TV.Master bath has a shower that turns into a steam room but we didn’t try that. There is a 1/2 bath w sink and toilet in the laundry room near the garage downstairs and that was a lifesaver. Bring TP and paper towels as only one roll provided for each. Dining room table seats 6 and two bar stools at counter so if you have a big group like we did need to use outdoor furniture on the patio to all be able to eat at the same time. The small man made snow shoe lake is about a mile walk but was drained. Though it was beautiful to walk around. Enjoyed White Pines Lake which is about 5 mi away. Some in our group went down near Murphy’s for clif/rock jumping. Only bummed about having to haul out our trash since our group made more than would fit in the garbage cans in the near box. I wasn’t prepared to do that. I definitely would recommend for a large group. Would have liked to stay one more night. Thank you!
Heidi W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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