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Newly remodeled kitchen with all essentials stocked

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Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 202000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Arnold, CA

Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company3 min walk
Lake Alpine8 min drive
Bear Valley Ski54 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Currently renting out the top floor of our cabin (bottom floor is under renovation). Top floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Has beds for up to 20 people. Newly renovated kitchen. Property is 2 miles from Bear Valley Ski Resort, 5 minutes from Lake Alpine, and 20 minutes from Big Trees State Park. Great hikes nearby and fun rocks to climb and explore in the summertime. Winter = LOTS of snow. No winter access for cars, but the location is great. Only 100 yard walk from parking to cabin. Summertime has plenty of parking at the house.

Property manager

Jill Boyer

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No cats. One dog may be ok if potty trained.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

This holiday home is located in Arnold. Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanislaus National Forest and Lake Alpine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 3 min walk
Balancing Rock - 3 min drive
Whale Rock - 3 min drive
Lake Alpine - 8 min drive
Bear Valley Ski - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Lake Alpine Lodge - 8 min drive
Grizzly Lounge - 4 min drive
Creekside Bistro - 4 min drive
Sky High Pizza & Pub - 4 min drive
Smokin' Barrel Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique location, great for groups and families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique location, great for groups and families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique location, great for groups and families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique location, great for groups and families located?

Situated in Arnold, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Stanislaus National Forest and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company. Balancing Rock and Whale Rock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Ron L.

1 February 2023

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

Great View

I rent the cabin for the new year week. The cabin requires about 100 yards of walking due to the snow in the winter. It is a little tiring to carry all the stuff on foot. But the view from the cabin is beautiful and worth every ouch of it. The cabin has some wear and tear but the owner is very nice and responds to my questions/requests very quickly. I will definitely go back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Belen F.

27 November 2022

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

The kids had an absolute blast! Snow park right in the front yard! Great memories!

The house was huge and the snow was amazing for the kids. Overall experience was great! I would definitely recommend this place and we will go again!! We had a blast and the space was perfect for 15 of us!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

18 July 2022

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

Great house for large group

The house is in a great location and is very comfortable for a group. We enjoyed the renovated kitchen and made use of the many games on the game shelves.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Chue L., Sacramento, CA

5 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Decent Stay for Last Minute Booking

Decent Stay for Last Minute Booking. There was plenty of parking in the summer months but not sure about winter months. Super close to Bear Valley which was great. The house was not as clean as I would like it because the babies or anyone who wasn't wearing a shoe inside the house had black feet by the end of the day. The worst part was there was no trash service, so we had to take the trash out to Bear Valley daily which was inconvenient. Other than that, the cabin served our needs and was decent for being last minute.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey S., San Jose, Ca

26 February 2022

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

Beautiful Home-Challenging Parking

First off, I’d like to say that this home is beautiful. It is huge, with 5 beds per room (4), just in the upstairs area. There also 2 full baths. Once the lower level ( full 2nd kitchen, living area, bedrooms, laundry area, etc.) is renovated this home is going to be a dream! We traveled with our 5 year old and 2 year old and there was plenty of space to run and play, plus the perk of having a literal snow park in our front/side/back yard. The WiFi was fast and the movie/TV selections were perfect for my littles. It is about 30 mins from downtown Arnold and about 15mins south of Bear Valley Resort and Ski Area. The owner, Jill, is AMAZING!!! She went the extra mile (literally) when the pipes froze the morning we were supposed to check in. She traveled up to the home to make sure we would have running water upon arrival. The home was clean and I did not get that “ewww icky” feeling that you can sometimes get with rentals. Now… the downsides. There is little to Zero cell service once you hit Arnold. There is WiFi in the home, so make sure that your cell phone plan is set up for WiFi calling. The biggest downfall of this home 😩THE ROADS ARE NOT PLOWED AND THERE IS NO ASSIGNED PARKING🤦🏻‍♀️. Two homes are permanent residence who each have two cars.There is no where else to park in that lot, without having to dig out your own spot. When we arrived at the home it was pitch black out and the snow was deep! Having to haul in a sleepy two year old and 4 days worth of meals, snow gear, etc. in the freezing cold from quite a distance( which I’m sure is not quite the haul without the snow), was pretty challenging. Now back to the parking. We had parked in front of another car, but allowed for ample space for the other cars to move in and out of their spaces. In the pitch black, even if we’d known to dig our own spot, there was no way to see at that point anyways, so it wouldn’t have happened. The next morning (8am) neighbors came to tell us to move, explaining that there was no parking for renters unless we dug our own spot…. This was definitely not how we planned on spending the first morning of our trip… but it was what it was. We did what had to be done and dug out our own spot…. Just to have it taken by a renter that arrived after we had gone snowboarding that day. 😡 after the 2nd time digging out a spot, we were over it 🤦🏻‍♀️

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jill Boyer

Why they chose this property

We LOVE the mountains and we used to rent one week every summer so the family could be together. As the family grew, we had trouble finding rentals to accommodate our size group (20). We decided as a family to look for a retreat and came across this hidden gem. When we first saw this house, the area felt like a winter wonderland. Pictures could not do the view justice. We decided that this was the perfect project for our family and we began some renovations immediately and are continuing to update and renovate parts of the cabin. We love this place and the location and we hope you do too!

What makes this property unique

This property is so different depending on the time of year you see it. But one thing does not change... the stunning views out the bedroom windows. I love letting the kids build snowmen and sled all day in front of the house and warming them up with hot chocolate afterwards. Depending on the year, we could have snow at the house from Thanksgiving to Memorial Day... which is just SO MUCH FUN! We have outdoor cameras on the house so we can tell you snow levels before you get there. When the valley in California gets HOT, we love to escape and enjoy the cool mountain air. Summer time is home to Bear Valley music festival... it is a big deal and a lot of fun. It is also a great time for kayaking, biking, hiking, and exploring the beauty all around.

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