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Escape to the Sierras: Your Ultimate Mountain Retreat

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A picnic area with benches and a table, surrounded by tall trees and a lake.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a window overlooking a garden.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, plaid furniture, and a television.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

OPEN Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs King Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Escape to the Sierras: Your Ultimate Mountain Retreat

Come relax at our beautifully renovated cabin in the woods! Designed with families in mind, this mountain haven perfectly blends modern comforts with cozy, rustic charm. Whether you are sipping coffee on the deck or watching the kids play board games by the fire, your perfect seasonal getaway starts here.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Upstairs Bedroom: 1 King bed
Downstairs Bedroom: 1 plush Queen bed
The Adventure Loft: A spacious, open-concept loft featuring a Queen bed plus twin youth bunk beds—the ultimate setup for kids or teens!

For the Littles: A crib and pack ’n play are lovingly provided so you can pack a little lighter.

Family-Ready Amenities:
• Fully stocked with high chair, children’s toys, board games, and puzzles to keep the whole family entertained.
• Smart TV equipped with streaming (including complimentary Peacock+).
• Plush carpets and cozy wood-burning stove (BYO firewood)

Chef’s Kitchen
Coffee and tea provided. Stocked with dishwasher, air fryer, blender, orange juicer, espresso & drip coffee makers, pots, pans, spices, and more! Completely outfitted with premium pots, pans, pantry spices, and everything you need to whip up hearty post-hike meals.

Outdoor Living
• A large wrap-around deck with an outdoor dining table and a charcoal grill—perfect for golden hour barbecues.
• Unmatched Privacy: nestled on nearly 1 acre of land + open lot next door=max privacy. Bonus: doubles as a private sledding hill in the winter!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn NEST thermostat back to 55 and lock up, turning off all lights and any electric baseboard heaters.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We are happy to accommodate pets. However, we have had problems in the past. Therefore, if a pet leaves a mess we WILL charge you accordingly.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3598487vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this cabin. Whale Rock and Balancing Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Leland Meadows, or check out an event or a game at Ironstone Amphitheatre.
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Camp Connell, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • White Pines Lake - 17 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sarafina's Italian Kitchen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the Sierras: Your Ultimate Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Escape to the Sierras: Your Ultimate Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Sierras: Your Ultimate Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Sierras: Your Ultimate Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Sierras: Your Ultimate Mountain Retreat located?

Located in Arnold, this family-friendly cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and White Pines Lake. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Glassman

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This is our family home and we love to share it with travelers! We are available anytime to answer questions in advance or while you are staying with us!

Why they chose this property

Big Trees is highly walkable and gets great snow in the winter - there is nothing better than waking up to gently-falling snow!

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is designed with guest comfort in mind: the kitchen is stocked for your stay, including with coffee, tea and spices, there are plenty of linens, towels and blankets, as well as snow gear and baby items. We aim to make your stay as easy and comfortable as possible.

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