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Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs

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Exterior
Updated kitchen and dining area. Table seats 8+ and island seats 3.
Bedroom on main floor with queen bed
Large bedroom with king bed, desk and desk chair for remote working.
A hallway with wooden beams, a ceiling fan, a desk with a chair, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs

The Dean Way Chalet is a large and inviting cabin with three spacious levels in which you can spread out and enjoy. The chalet is set smack in the middle of the Sierras, and is surrounded by beautiful big trees all year round! The cabin is located in Blue Lake Springs in Arnold, California, and is waiting for you and your friends and family!

The chalet has 4 bedrooms, PLUS a loft, PLUS a full lower level with rec room and ping pong room! You can comfortably sleep 14-15 bodies in beds!

Bear Valley ski resort is only 25 minutes away from the cabin! In both winter and summer, it's a fabulous, family-friendly alternative to busy Tahoe resorts, and a MUCH easier drive! Outside this special cabin, in summer you are steps away from two lakes with beaches, as well as access to all the fabulous recreation that Blue Lake Springs has to offer. Tennis, basketball, swimming pools, shuffleboard, organized kids' activities, bingo nights, outdoor movies, playground, volleyball, Snowflake Lodge Restaurant, and more! Not to mention nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park and numerous golf courses. In winter there is snow all around the cabin and numerous sno-parks, cross country skiing trails, and of course, Bear Valley!

Of course, you don't have to leave the chalet at all to have a wonderful vacation in the mountains. The possibilities are endless -- you can enjoy a barbeque on the spacious deck and admire the tall trees surrounding the cabin, you can play in the snow all around the cabin during winter, you can make a fire and play games inside (puzzles and games are provided too), or you can swing on the authentic chair lift swing hanging from the deck. Our guests tell us that simply hanging out at the cabin is always a highlight of their vacations! And if you must work, we now have two separate workstations (desks and desk chairs) available to make it comfortable for you.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Extra charge for more than 12 guests.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Trash can be left only in the locked enclosure, with the lids on the trashcans securely fastened and the outer enclosure properly latched. Expenses incurred cleaning unsecured trash will be charged.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Complete rental rules are contained in Exhibit A to the Rental Agreement. Covid-19 Related Matters are contained in Exhibit B to the Rental Agreement.
No entry unless personalized agreement is filled out, signed/initialed where indicated, then scanned/emailed back to owner, with copy of govt ID.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 440097vb
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
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 and a deadlock

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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Arnold Rim Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 29 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 53 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Red Apple - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Heart & Soul Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs located?

This family-friendly Arnold cabin is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and White Pines Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuraldin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
You and your family were a pleasure to host. Please come back again! We give discounts to return renters!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin and responsive host. Only issue is know you must bring your own sheets, towels, etc. I’ve stayed all over the world in VRBOs, so didn’t realize it until right before the trip, so read carefully so you aren’t caught off guard:). Also in the winter during storms there are frequent power outages. Our last 12 hours of our stay we were without power….
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tammy B. K.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Yes the host was great! No bed sheets no towels! It was clean to look at! Found poopy under ware in the upper bed room. The cabin was beautiful and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy’s house was perfect for our extended family trip—four families with five kids fit comfortably. The game rooms were great for the kids (and adults!), and the house had everything we needed for a fun stay. The heat warmed the house easily, the beds were comfortable, and all the entertainment and appliances worked great. The drive up to skiing and sledding was straightforward, and staying below the mountain meant we didn’t have to bother with snow and ice at the house—just on the ski slopes where we wanted it. Sandy was very responsive and helpful, the directions were easy, and the wifi worked great. I’d highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
We’re so happy you had such a great time. You and your family and friends are welcome back any time! We give discounts to returning guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diem L.

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

Great place to stay

The cabin is huge and clean the neighborhood is quiet and safe the Lake at
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for staying at the Dean Way Chalet! You are your family and friends were wonderful guests and we’d welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa C.

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

Great Place

would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2023
Thank you for being such awesome guests! We'd love to have you back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Dean Way Chalet

Lovely stay. Short drive to the snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2025
Thank you for being such great guests! We’d love to have you and your family back, any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carlos s.

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

Exactly as advertised, perfect setting

Family enjoyed every meal in this spacious cabin, excellent patio & bbq!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great Cabin

Great cabin and Sandy was very responsive to any questions
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thanks so much for your review. We'd love to have you and the rest of your family back at the Dean Way Chalet any time! Try it in summer -- -it's wonderful! We offer discounts to our repeat guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Dean Way Chalet! Plenty of room for all. Wifi worked great, owner was helpful and accessible for questions, overall a nice experience. Luckily it wasn’t too hot and there were plenty of fans, due to no AC. We really liked the game rooms and outdoor stuff for our day at the Blue Lake Springs Recreation area. We participated in a special event there, the Cardboard boat Regatta, which was a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, Sharon! Please come back again - you and your family were great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Q.

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

Great location, lots of space

Easy to get to off of Hwy 4. Accurate listing. Lots of space for group, lower level game rooms a nice perk! Could use a deep clean in some areas, but overall reasonably clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Dean Way Chalet

Great cabin for family. The area offers many activities for all. I recommend the Dean Chalet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023
Thanks so much for being such a great guest. I hope you and your family come back to the Dean Way Chalet another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Family snow trip

This house was just perfect for our group of 3 families with kids ranging from 5 to 13. The downstairs game rooms were a hit, house had everything you could need, and there was so much room to spread out. It had a cozy comfortable feel. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2025
Thank you for staying at the Dean Way Chalet! We’re so pleased to hear how well the cabin fit your group. Please come back again - we do offer discounts to repeat guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Great get-away

Great location, close to do many activities. Tons of sleeping, seating and space. Kitchen and bbq great . 4 adults and 6 teenagers, we had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2023
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the Dean Way Chalet! Please come back again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate M.

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

Nice place, great communication

We really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for two families and our teens enjoyed the downstairs rooms. It was very hot when we visited, so we appreciated the fans they provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Thanks so much for visiting the Dean Way Chalet! Our teens love the downstairs as well. Please come back again and take advantage of our repeat guest discount!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great Getaway!

Sandy hosts a great property: spacious, clean, and perfect for our group. She also was great to communicate with, and forward with all the information we may need for a good stay. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
I hope you and your friends come back to the Dean Way Chalet in the future! You were great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dulce C.

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

Snow trip

We had lots of FUN there was a lot of snow we went to go see the big trees we had a beautiful experience there .We also went down to the snow park we all enjoy our self in this cabinn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thanks for staying at the Dean Way Chalet and treating the cabin so well. You and your family are welcome back any time! Try it in summer - we offer returning-guest discounts!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adria F.

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

Such a good house!

This house was amazing! There were lots of sleeping options which was good for our 2 families of 4. The kids were able to watch movies and play games in the downstairs game room while adults can be upstairs. The scenery was beautiful and was very peaceful in the morning. The layout was great and we loved the open concept.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
Happy New Year! You were wonderful guests and we appreciate how well you treated the cabin. We (and our kids) have always loved being able use the downstairs as a "kid zone" too! We'd love to host you again - please don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Dean Way Chalet

I went up with my family and we all loved the cabin. There was plenty of room for all of us. The setting was perfect. Location was great, some dears came by the cabin and my grandchildren loved seeing them. We went to the lake and had a great time. thank you for letting us stay there. We will definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so thrilled you had such a good time. Please come back again - discounted rates for repeat renters!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mai M.

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

Great cabin

Thankful there's wifi, otherwise you can't call other people. Cabin does get a little warm. My daughter came up and wanted to stay overnight (not the original plan) and contacting Sadra was easy, to get a hold for adding my daughter and granddaughter to the list of overnight visitors. Cooking was easy, beds are super comfy, cute little swing under the house for looking at the stars. TV's were easy to use. We had a large group, my kids, my mom, granddaughter (infant), and my friend and her son. All ages and everyone was well accommodated. Thanks for the great experience!Ps. I reccommend going to the free lake right off the highway, turn at Giant Burgers :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
We are so glad you had a great time! You and your family are welcome back any time! Remember we give discounts to returning guests!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridgett V.

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

Family Getaway

Check in was easy, communication was great. We come to Arnold every year in a large group. Best to bring everything you'll need as far as hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels. The house had very minimal but it was also noted in the rental agreement as such may not be enough. The house could ues a deep clean more so than just a wipe down. There was plenty of pillows, bring extra blankets, as each bed excluding the futon has only 1 We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2025
We are glad to hear you had a nice time at the cabin and that you’d like to return. I’m sorry you didn’t reach out during your stay about extra blankets — we could have helped you with that. Next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!

We stayed here for Christmas with our family. And had an absolutely WONDERFUL time. The cabin was spacious and very clean. Lots of beds and two large game rooms for kids to play in downstairs. Overall just fantastic experience. Sandy helped us out and was so very good to work with us to accommodate our large family. We enjoyed the cabin IMMENSELY. It exceeded our expectations!! We definitely plan to book again! 100% recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family, and we are thrilled that you had such a great time. Thanks for taking such great care of the cabin. We look forward to welcoming you back any time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzie B.

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

Great cabin, nice location, sleeps a bunch!

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It’s clean, has a nice kitchen, and tons of beds! The kids loved the game rooms. Property does not provide any toys, snow shovels, towels or sheets. Would have been nice if they had plastic deck chairs, sleds, and salt and pepper. Check out the big trees state park up the road, and Murphy’s down the hill. We were disappointed with the Mexican restaurant and stores in Arnold. Great cabin, in the summer or for skiers!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2021
So glad you had a great time! Please come back and visit the Dean Way Chalet in the summer, when all our deck furniture is out to enjoy!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Very comfortable and conveinent location

We had a wonderful time. The cabin is very comfortable. There was plenty of room to accommodate all of us and provide privacy if we wanted. We had 7 adults. The cabin is a short ride to Bear Valley Ski area were we skied everyday. Some of us spent the day at nearby wineries for a day of wine tasting. The town of Arnold was just minutes away from the cabin. The grocery store was well stocked and had reasonable prices. There are also a variety of restraunts to choose from.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so happy to hear that the cabin and its awesome location provided everything you needed for a great vacation. Please come back to visit us again! Don't forget that we provide discounts to repeat renters!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

thanksgiving family

There is a sharp piece on the frame on the king size bed. received several scratches. the deck was covered with pine needles A nice house with plenty of room for our dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
We loved hosting your family and glad you had a nice Thanksgiving at the Dean Way Chalet! I wanted to note that there are brand new king and queen beds now - check out the photos!

About the host

Hosted by Sandy

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We are two families from the Bay Area who own this vacation rental together. We have owned the cabin since 2007, and we have spent every year making improvements and updating things so that our guests have great experiences. We also enjoy the cabin with our (5 total) children when it is not rented out. There is so much to do in Arnold, and our cabin makes for an easy, special getaway. The kids love the ping pong and in winter, the sledding right outside. In summer, we spend a lot of time floating on the lakes!

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