8/10 Good
Melissa S.
14 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Melissa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Cabin
Cozy cabin near lakes, streams, rivers, hiking trails and shops/restaurants
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Arnold, CA
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park13 min walk
- Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course9 min drive
- Sierra Nevada Logging Museum10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 /Sleeping loft
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2 on 2nd floor
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy cabin near lakes, streams, rivers, hiking trails and shops/restaurants
Located just three miles from the Big Trees State Park, our cozy family cabin offers internet and wi-fi as well as cable access for a 50" HD TV in the living room. With two bedrooms featuring queen beds, closets and storage space as well as a loft with two single beds, 1.5 baths and a fully furnished kitchen and eating area, the Ward cabin can comfortably sleep up to 6. The area around the cabin features crystal clear lakes, rivers and streams for fishing and swimming.
The internet tests at 200 mbps. There is battery back-up provides safety for power outages. I use the kitchen table for remote work.
We often stop for dinner at the Lube Room, just .9 miles from the cabin. This local favorite pub/restaurant, features draft beer, live folk music and a variety of games.
The Calaveras Big Trees State Park is three mile from the cabin in the other direction towards Arnold, CA. In the summer, the area parks offer swimming and trout fishing in the majestic streams and rivers that curve through the forests of tremendous great Pines, Sequoias and Redwoods that have made the area famous.
If catching a blue gill off the dock with your youngest is what you are looking for, there is the White Pines Lake near the center of Arnold, as well as small ponds throughout the area.
The internet tests at 200 mbps. There is battery back-up provides safety for power outages. I use the kitchen table for remote work.
We often stop for dinner at the Lube Room, just .9 miles from the cabin. This local favorite pub/restaurant, features draft beer, live folk music and a variety of games.
The Calaveras Big Trees State Park is three mile from the cabin in the other direction towards Arnold, CA. In the summer, the area parks offer swimming and trout fishing in the majestic streams and rivers that curve through the forests of tremendous great Pines, Sequoias and Redwoods that have made the area famous.
If catching a blue gill off the dock with your youngest is what you are looking for, there is the White Pines Lake near the center of Arnold, as well as small ponds throughout the area.
Property manager
Sam Cremin
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 3
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Woodstove means crawling children must be watched
Events
No events allowed
Cabin not designed for gatherings of 8+ people
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Note from host: Cabin not designed for gatherings of 8+ people
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
Located in Arnold, this cabin is in a rural area. Whale Rock and Chief William Fuller Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Arnold, CA
What's nearby
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Arnold Rim Trail - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
- Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
- Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
- White Pines Lake - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lube Room Saloon - 17 min walk
- Heart & Soul Country Kitchen - 12 min drive
- Bistro Espresso - 10 min drive
- cuddy cabin - 12 min drive
- Kalamata - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 Jan, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Vinoo E.
17 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good cozy place to stay with family
Vinoo E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carrie K., Oakland, CA
20 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable cabin
Carrie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ralph C.
17 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin by Calaveras Big Trees
Ralph C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela
29 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracey F., San Mateo
3 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay again...
Tracey F.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jerry J.
11 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Jerry J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Eric L.
4 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay in a very nice, clean, cabin
Eric L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Terezia D.
7 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam’s cabin
Terezia D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Queenie O.
27 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place and Host
Queenie O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
Robert V.
3 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
First Cabin Rental Ever!!!!
Robert V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
6/10 Okay
Cleveland G.
11 Mar, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Get what you pay for.
Cleveland G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maria B.
1 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, convenient location
Maria B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Krystyna B.
29 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great host.
Krystyna B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
esther k.
26 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location cozy cabin
esther k.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Beto E.
2 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beto E.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anna Maria A.
15 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience. Sam made sure every need was met. We definitely plan to return
Anna Maria A.
10/10 Excellent
Albert A.
1 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and convient
Albert A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Iva A.
30 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and great location.
Iva A.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
27 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for skiing in Bear Valley!
Anne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
25 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in the woods
Anne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hilary N.
20 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fun in the snow
Hilary N.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maria D.
29 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is cozy, warm & welcoming. Awesome location!
Maria D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
Louisa A.
20 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snow vacation
Louisa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sam Cremin
I was introduced to Calaveras County by my wife. We met in Tokyo, but she was raised in Modesto. As a girl she had enjoyed swimming and hiking in the area during summers with her family and skiing at nearby Bear Valley in the winter.
Why they chose this property
My wife's father bought the cabin a few decades ago. He was the ultimate ourdoorsman and the cabin was a favorite place for him and the family to get away and relax. Close to magnificent rivers, streams and lakes, as well as blue gill ponds, there were always things to do. Murphy's always provided a convenient stop on the way to and from the family home in Modesto. And Bear Valley offered great skiing at a very reasonable price. As the kids got older, the Lube Room became a regular stop during every vacation. The burgers and sandwiches were(are) well priced. The draft beer, cold and the unique atmosphere always added a special flair to the night. The cabin became the backdrop for years of memories. Now, our children drive out from San Francisco to use the cabin 4-5 times a year for all for the same reasons-- and an occasional mountain bike trip. It is a pleasure to share the site of so many of memories with our guests. We hope you enjoy your time at our cabin. Thank you for being our guests.
What makes this property unique
It is cozy and convenient. Located close enough to Arnold to easily get provisions, it is also just 25 miles of open highway up to the Bear Valley Ski Resort.
The main entrance to the Big Trees State Park is just three miles towards Arnold. The park ranger at the entrance can help you find a variety of trails for hiking and snow shoeing, or give you a map to the park's crystal clear rivers and streams.
If it is not your day to hit the outdoors, you can stoke up the wood stove for a relaxing day in the cabin. The cut wood for the stove is conveniently nearby. You can spend your day enjoying your favorite programs on the 50" flat screen tv: accessing the internet via WiFi: or just reading the afternoon away.
During the summer, spring and fall, the deck (with table and chairs) provides a great place to read and relax or enjoy a meal. Semi-shaded, there is usually enough breeze to make it always comfortable. There is a small grill locked away that we can bring out if our guests want to barbeque on the property. But, many seem to prefer to use the built in grills nestled among the big pines located near Beaver Creek.
The main entrance to the Big Trees State Park is just three miles towards Arnold. The park ranger at the entrance can help you find a variety of trails for hiking and snow shoeing, or give you a map to the park's crystal clear rivers and streams.
If it is not your day to hit the outdoors, you can stoke up the wood stove for a relaxing day in the cabin. The cut wood for the stove is conveniently nearby. You can spend your day enjoying your favorite programs on the 50" flat screen tv: accessing the internet via WiFi: or just reading the afternoon away.
During the summer, spring and fall, the deck (with table and chairs) provides a great place to read and relax or enjoy a meal. Semi-shaded, there is usually enough breeze to make it always comfortable. There is a small grill locked away that we can bring out if our guests want to barbeque on the property. But, many seem to prefer to use the built in grills nestled among the big pines located near Beaver Creek.
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