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SNOWPLOW SERVICE INCLUDED FOR THE 2025-2026 WINTER SEASON!
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61244 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
SNOWPLOW SERVICE INCLUDED FOR THE 2025-2026 WINTER SEASON!
Peaceful, clean and comfortable classic rustic A-Frame in Blue Lake Springs with comfortable furniture. Designed for a romantic couple get-away, small family, or Blue Lake Spring overflow. Enjoy all the summer amenities, including Snowflake Lodge Restaurant, pool, snack bar, tennis courts, playground, ping pong and shuffleboard, the Lodge Lake and Fly-In Lake, and more. (There is Guest Fees for use of Blue Lake Springs Summer Recreation.) Also, there are many area activities including Calaveras Big Trees State Park, hiking, biking, fishing, the caves, Lake Alpine and shopping and dining in Murphy's which is close by. In the winter enjoy Bear Valley Ski Resort just up the highway.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine.
The lock code for taking out the garbage is BREND.
Reminder...load and start the dishwasher.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Arnold
Arnold is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve, while Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking.
Arnold, CA
What's nearby
- Arnold Rim Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Columbia State Historic Park - 53 min drive - 48.5 km
- Bear Valley Ski - 59 min drive - 52.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lube Room Saloon - 8 min drive
- Bistro Espresso - 4 min drive
- Snack Shack - 5 min drive
- The Red Apple - 12 min drive
- Giant Burger - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Tuyen L.
24 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tuyen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sam B.
1 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sam B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ora S.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ora S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vivek S.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vivek S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dana L.
22 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dana L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judith C.
6 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Judith C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly H.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christy S.
31 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Christy S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot in Arnold
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Troy H.
7 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Peaceful
Troy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
23 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay.
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
James & Sharon J., San Francisco, US
24 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our second stay
James & Sharon J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
James & Sharon J.
2 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
James & Sharon J.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jack P.
25 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
Jack P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
1 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work retreat - just right
Bill B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly L.
26 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin and responsive owner
Molly L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anson L.
22 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean cabin
Anson L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
James & Sharon J., San Francisco, US
22 Jan, 2019
Fantastic Clean Cabin
James & Sharon J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Melissa P.
13 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy clean cabin
Melissa P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
13 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Robert L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
James & Sharon J.
30 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Thanksgiving Break
James & Sharon J.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sharon J.
29 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Sharon J.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Taylor S.
14 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time at Brown Bear Hideaway
Taylor S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rose C.
30 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love our stay
Rose C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Carol
I grew up visiting the Sierra to fish and hike and have been awed by it ever since. I introduced the Sierra to my three children by way of fishing, camping, hiking and skiing.
In 2005 I purchased Brown Bear Lodge in Twain Harte and it became a very successful vacation rental.
I retired in 2014 and thought that I wanted a quieter life in a retirement community so selling Brown Bear Lodge was part of that plan - WRONG. I terribly missed the mountains so in 2016 I purchased Brown Bear Hideaway and went to work turning it into a wonderful, comfy home. A year later I decided to move to Arnold and I turned Brown Bear Hideaway into this vacation rental.
In 2005 I purchased Brown Bear Lodge in Twain Harte and it became a very successful vacation rental.
I retired in 2014 and thought that I wanted a quieter life in a retirement community so selling Brown Bear Lodge was part of that plan - WRONG. I terribly missed the mountains so in 2016 I purchased Brown Bear Hideaway and went to work turning it into a wonderful, comfy home. A year later I decided to move to Arnold and I turned Brown Bear Hideaway into this vacation rental.
Why they chose this property
I like restoring classic things like furniture, antiques, and homes! I could see the potential in this classic A-frame home the minute I stepped inside. After many hours cleaning, painting and designing, it became a very comfortable, relaxing, cozy home.
What makes this property unique
I love the evenings out on the deck. It is very close to Blue Lake Springs recreation.
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