Cabin

The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102050 sq ft

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor barbecue
Balcony
Internet access

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Arnold, CA

Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Arnold Rim Trail
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers

This Fabulous Big Trees Beauty has everything you could want for a first class vacation, with sleeping for eight and the ability to increase occupancy to ten. Linens are not provided, so you will need to bring your own sheets and towels. This cabin has three bedrooms, two baths and a loft area along with a full-service kitchen. The master suite with private access to the huge deck area is perfect for easy entertaining. Our vacation home is fully equipped and situated on one acre that backs up to the National Forest.
During winter months, it is necessary to have a 4X4 or chains to access our cabin even if the roads are clear.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Hot tub
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

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:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Put away clean dishes from 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this cabin. Whale Rock and Balancing Rock are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company. 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.

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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Arnold Rim Trail - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
White Pines Lake - 15 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
‪Snack Shack - ‬9 min drive
‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬3 min drive
‪Blue Lake Bistro / Snowflake Lodge Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Fairway View Lounge - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers?

As of 16 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers on 11 May, 2026 start from S$245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers located?

Situated in Arnold, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

8/10 Good

Annette D.

16 Feb, 2026

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

Carole was very easy to reach and helped immediately when necessary. The house was comfortable!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kino P.

27 Dec, 2025

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

Adorable cabain ideally for a post-holiday reset total peace and immersion in nature.Incredibly private and scenic spot.Amazing host definitely I’ll book soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

21 Feb, 2019

Great cabin

We had a wonderful stay! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020

We were delighted to have you stay with us, and hope you will come back soon.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

3 Aug, 2020

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

Weekend get away

Great property for what we needed to escape the crazy Bay Area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2020

Thank you Joseph.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

8 Jan, 2023

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

Winter fun

We had a great stay. The cabin slept 9 of us comfortably and we could play in the snow without going anywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

30 Nov, 2020

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

Loved our stay

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

Perfect place to enjoy Bear Valley and Giant trees

We loved our stay in this cabin! The house was bigger than expected with great area for kids to play/ read. Tons of movies on DVD including kids-friendly. Super easy check-in process and amazing communication with the owner. We loved how close it was to the Calaveras Big Trees park, snow parks, and Bear Valley skiing. Heating system and fireplace made our nights so nice and cozy. Thank you Carole for letting us stay in your beautiful house!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2022

Thank you Iwona for your lovely review of our cabin, and we are so delighted you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you as our guests again.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

bonnie n.

9 Aug, 2019

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

Fun cabin!

We had the best family vacation at the Lince cabin. The cabin is spacious and able to sleep many without sacrificing privacy. We had fun playing pool and games at night. Perfect short walking trail behind the cabkn. Very quite neighborhood. Kitchen had all of the cooking utensils, pots and pans you could need. We had a blast and would love to go back :) Bonnie

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020

Hi Bonnie, Thank you for the very nice review of our cabin, and we would love to have you back as our guests again anytime. It is a nice quiet place to commune with family and friends.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

20 Dec, 2022

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

Great!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

Verified

4/10 Poor

Christina K.

22 Jan, 2026

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

While we take responsibility for not carefully reading that we needed to bring our own linens until the day we were leaving (sheets, towels, kitchen towels, etc.), this policy made several other issues much more problematic.Upon arrival, the property had a very dated feel - clearly unchanged since the 1980s. While vintage properties can have charm, and to be far this had some, the condition here was concerning. The mattresses appeared to be original to that era, which felt unhygienic given that we were expected to bring our own sheets to cover them. The pillows were completely flat and uncomfortable, and we encountered a lot of spiders and cobwebs during our stay. Which isn’t uncommon for the woods but that on top of old beds and bedding just felt dirty.Most critically, the water was not turned on when we arrived. We attempted to contact the host but didn’t receive an immediate response. Vrbo customer service assisted us while we waited. The host did eventually call back and was very kind in explaining how to turn on the water, but arriving to a property without running water was stressful.The host was ultimately courteous when we connected, but the overall condition of the property, having to provide all sheets and towels, and the water issue made for a disappointing stay especially for the price. Future guests should be aware they’ll need to provide all their own linens and may want to ask detailed questions about the property’s condition and amenities before booking.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

17 Feb, 2025

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

Decent value for the price

There wasn't a kitchen item you could add. The furnishings really need updating. There was on chair and a 3/4 person couch in the main living area. Two people sank together on one end. Tons of dvd movies with a vhs player hooked to tv? Beds were aweful. The one queen suite had a very lumpy matress. Other queens were combo box spring and mattress like you would find on on a daybed. You could feel the springs.Fireplace worked well, but a small hatchet to split knindling would help.Amount of space, location and ammenities made it an acceptable value for the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

24 Oct, 2017

Beautiful cabin tucked away in the woods

We really enjoyed staying in this cabin and found there to be more than enough space for us. The cabin was a nice distance from the road and felt a little more private and tucked away than most but was still very convenient getting into town. There was a king bed in the master downstairs, and upstairs had one bedroom with two queens and another bedroom with two queens and a twin bed. There was also a day bed in the loft with a pool table and dart board (although we couldn't fine where the darts were). The kitchen was very well-equipped and had everything we needed. We took a small hike to a cute little creek using a trail that we found behind the cabin and even spotted some deer. The only thing that would make this property better is if it had a hot tub! Would love to stay here again next time we are in the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020

Thank you so much for the nice review of our cabin, and happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We would love to have you return for another visit in the future.

Verified

8/10 Good

Karen A.

14 Jul, 2021

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

Rustic Cabin

Overall we had a pleasant stay at this cabin. There were 3 adults and two kids, 10 and 7, in our party. We were quite comfortable and the house was nicely set up for children. Finding the property was challenging. Owner might consider putting some kind of bright sign or landmark at the turn onto a dirt road since you can not see the cabin from the street. There is no neighborhood stream or lake. It was extremely hot when we stayed. Owner might want to list good swimming areas nearby. She suggested White Pine Lake. Since we had young children with us and needed shallow water with no current, we wound up going to Stanislaus River Campground (turn off between Bear Valley and Lake Alpine) one day and Beaver Creek in Big Trees State Park the next. Both areas are shallow, rocky creeks with lots of shade for the adults. There were a number of maintenance issues to be addressed: Broken porch rail from winter snow damage, garbage enclosure damaged by bears, slow drain in upstairs tub, sticky lock in front door, funky screens, front windows that had to be propped open and would have functioned as guillotines if our grandchildren had less horse sense (Again it was extraordinarily hot. Ordinarily, one would not have needed to open them.) The cabin is well supplied with functioning washer and dryer. Lots of hot water. Good WIFI, lots of VCR's and DVD's for family. For winter, I noticed there was an abundance of heavy quilts for the beds. Overall, we were pleased. I challenge you to count the number of bears (inside the house).

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2021

Thank you for your mostly positive review of our cabin and the area. Our deck is being repaired the first week of August, and the garbage enclosure was repaired just yesterday. The windows in our great room are going to be replaced in the next couple of months. We hope you will come back and visit us again.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

8 Jul, 2022

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

cabin was awesome

The cabin was beautiful. Carol was awesome to work with and if we are up there again next year I will diffently book with her again.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

Verified

6/10 Okay

elvis f.

2 Apr, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could improve on overall cleanness of the cabin.

Cabin itself was nice but we found many spots that were not clear. We had kids with us and had to do extra cleaning just to take care of the kids. Spider webs in every corner of the cabin. Im just giving my honesy feedback about my stay and hope that the owner would consider these points and make the necessary changes for the next guest. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022

Hi Elvis, sorry you found cob webs as our family was there 3 days after you were there and didn’t see any. You must have done a great job. We have a pest service so will talk with them. Thanks for letting us know.

Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

20 Mar, 2022

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

Spring getaway

We had a good time, host was very responsive. We went to Bear Valley for the day which wasn’t too far. Cabin was fine but very dated especially the kitchen! I suggest bringing your own pots and pans if planning to cook.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022

Please do not bring your own pots and pans. There are plenty of them there!

Verified

8/10 Good

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

28 Dec, 2021

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

Cozy and beautiful

We had a wonderful time

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carole Lince

Why they chose this property

In the summer, enjoy the beautiful outdoors at the cabin barbecuing on the deck or sitting around the fire pit to roast marshmallows. Get out and go for a hike through Calaveras Big Trees State Park. You can fish, kayak, canoe, or even pan for gold on the Stanislaus River, or spend the day swimming and playing at Lake Alpine or Spicer.

Explore at California Caverns, climb, crawl and squirm through gooey, sticky mud, or take a tour at the Gold Cliff Mine. Explore 2 historic gold mine sites, or at the Moaning Caverns, you can rappel 165 feet by rope to the bottom of the main chamber.

If you enjoy the wine country, head down to Murphy’s, a 30 minute drive to visit some of the Sierra’s most outstanding wineries. Ironstone Winery is stunning and has great concert attractions. They also have excellent wine and in a vault the largest piece of gold ever found in California.

Murphy’s downtown has charming shops and wonderful restaurants in which to dine, in addition to many wonderful wineries and a local brewery.

Arnold is closer to the cabin to spend the day browsing shops and restaurants, including the Snowshoe Brewery, that has some wonderful micro brews. Sarafina's Italian has great food and pairings of local wines, but usually requires reservations. Also, the Giant Burger has great burgers, chocolate dipped ice cream cones, and more.

For those who like to golf, the closest course is Sequoia Woods and Forest Meadows in Murphy's.

In the winter, watch the family sled in front of the deck or build a big snow man. We are only a 20 mile ride to Bear Valley Ski Resort for some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Sierras, without the crowds.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is beautiful with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. It is fun to snuggle and relax in front of the fire place and watch the snow fall outside.

You will need to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels. We also do not provide shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, or lotion. Everything else is provided.

In the winter, even if the roads are clear you need chains or a 4x4 to get down the driveway to access our cabin!!!!

We do have a dart board, but we do not provide the darts. Bring your own darts, but play at your own risk.

We are very close to the Camp Connell store, in case you may have forgotten to bring something you may need. During the Summer, they have live music on Saturday nights for free, and have beer, wine, and coffees available. In addition, we are near the Lube Room, which has good food and a full bar. Great place to hang out in the back during the Spring and Summer.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

The Lince Cabin Close to Big Tree State Park, Skiing, Caverns, Lakes & Rivers

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House Rules

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Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Arnold

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

8.6/10

10/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

9.4/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Annette D.

Annette D.

10/10 Excellent

Kino P.

Kino P.

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Great cabin

Amy C.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Weekend get away

Joseph L.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Winter fun

Jennifer K.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Loved our stay

Rebecca B.

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

What A Gem!

Katie B.

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Great!

Megan P.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

good for what we needed

Crystal F.

10/10 Excellent

Iwona W.

Perfect place to enjoy Bear Valley and Giant trees