Cozy Family Cabin! Lake access, Borders nat'l forest. Hiking & skiing retreat!

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A cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a kitchen with a large island, a fireplace, and a living area with a couch and chairs.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a large tree trunk in the foreground.
A cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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arnold, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironstone Amphitheatre
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia State Historic Park
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Calaveras Big Trees State Park, while Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Moaning Caverns Adventure Park - 36 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 50 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Day-O Espresso & Smoothies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪cuddy cabin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heart & Soul Country Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Family Cabin! Lake access, Borders nat'l forest. Hiking & skiing retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Family Cabin! Lake access, Borders nat'l forest. Hiking & skiing retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Family Cabin! Lake access, Borders nat'l forest. Hiking & skiing retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Family Cabin! Lake access, Borders nat'l forest. Hiking & skiing retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Family Cabin! Lake access, Borders nat'l forest. Hiking & skiing retreat! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 6 mi (10 km) of White Pines Lake and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. Arnold Rim Trail and Calaveras Big Trees State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snow paradise

The cabin is cozy and beautiful and the location could not be better. Very comfortable. We hope we get to stay there again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Wonderful, quiet, and great for littles! The kids loved the lake and activities, I loved the hiking trail, and we all love taco Tuesday, big trees, and the beautiful nature.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
And we love that you love the cabin and all the lovely things the surrounding area offers! (; Thanks for coming back to stay with us a second summer in a row! You are welcome back again anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Retreat

We had a great time enjoying the lake. It was unseasonably hot so the lake access helped. We were able to relax in the comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We love this little cabin in the woods. At the base of the Arnold rim trail and an easy 10 minute walk to the lake. The cabin has everything you’d need and we were so happy and comfortable staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
It was a pleasure to host you and your family again! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family cabin

It’s definitely a family friendly cabin, very cozy & comforting. Property management was very communicative and fast responsive. Family and i will be more than happy to return. Location is great, close to near by hiking trail, lakes & parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
Thank you Ivan. You and family were gret guests. Happy to hear you enjoyed your time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakemont lodging

Cabin is older but that adds to the charm. Access to the lake was a big plus. Also right next to the Arnold rim trail if you like to hike. Either a plus or minus depending on what you like--no TV.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2022
The cabin has been in our family for four generations now! (: We appreciated having you and your family, Larry. Hope you'll join us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Base for Hikers/Explorers

This location is great, literally 100 ft from Arnold Rim Trail, 10 minutes from Big Tree State Park, Half Hour from many other destinations. The house is simple, nothing special, but sleeps a lot of people, has a great deck, grill, wood stove, etc. If you're looking for a plush vacation home this is not your place, but it is a very solid cabin, at quite a phenomenal price.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
Thanks for staying with us, Daniel! What a treat to host you for your honeymoon! (:
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Ski Trip

This place was great for the 5 of us, but there was plenty of room to sleep others. We had a good time even when we weren't on the slopes. We played lots of games and sat by the fire, we especially appreciated all of the wood there. One thing to keep in mind is there is no TV, so be prepared and bring board games or a deck of cards!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A sweet spot for a family vacation

We had a wonderful stay in this sweet cabin. Convenient to the lake (the kids wanted to walk all the time but we had too much beach stuff!) and right at the base of the Arnold Rim Trail for excellent hiking and vistas. Cabin had everything we needed and so much more. We had a blast playing badminton and volleyball, and dinners on the deck were our favorite. Our host was easy to communicate with and gave us all the important details we needed to enjoy our stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
It was a pleasure chatting with you and having you and your family stay at the cabin! So glad you had some fabulous mountain summer playtime! You're welcome back anytime. (:
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

We hand a wonderful stay at this property. Location is great, steps away from a gorgeous hiking trail where the views will take your breath away. Close to a market. Kids played badminton. Even though there was no snow during our stay it was a quick 25min drive to Spicer sno-park. Enjoyed our stay and look forward to booking again…overall awesome experience! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing month long stay during COVID

We had a wonderful month long stay here in Arnold! The cabin has such thoughtful touches throughout, and in general is super cozy. The wifi is very fast, so working remotely was not a problem. The location is perfect, under 5 minutes from the local grocery store. We were here during late summer, but the house has ample heating options, including a fireplace, so I think staying during the winter would be great too. Couldn't have had a better experience!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2020
Thanks for your great review, Josh! And thanks for being such lovely guests! So glad you found us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway

"The Cabin" was a wonderful opportunity for our family to get away, really relax and enjoy the surroundings. Spacious yet cozy, this home has all you'd expect of a classic family cabin: comfy beds; big deck and tons of space. We made good use of the Badminton court; the propane grill and the HOA lake and beach; the latter being our kid's favorite. Plenty of stores, groceries and good food all around and Megan couldn't have been more pleasant. We'll be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2020
It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay, David! I'm glad you got some summer fun in the beautiful Sierras, and we appreciate you being such considerate guests!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great! Right at the edge of the forest. Plenty of space inside, kitchen well-equipped, nice table with umbrella shade on the deck for meals al fresco.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot!

Such a fantastic location, and everything was exactly as advertised. I was able to work there for the day, and my daughter was able to attend virtual classes (wifi was great). The only thing that keeps it from 5 stars is the power outage (which of course couldn't be helped); the "land line" is a VOIP phone so when the power went out, the wifi went out. Combine that with the lack of cell reception and we were cut off. I was in a meeting and my daughter in class when the wifi went out (this was an inconvenience, albeit a minor one). But the feeling of being "cut off" was a tad disconcerting. I don't mean to sound dramatic. Our main takeaway was that we had a fantastic weekend (sledding just steps from the porch!), and we would definitely like to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Glad we were able to arrange your last-minute visit, and that you got some awesome snow playtime! (: And trust me, we WISH we had more control over what PG&E is up to! Bummer that there was a brief outage while you were there. ): Arnold has become more popular in recent years, but it remains a small rural mountain town with very sketchy cell service (part of its appeal to some folks actually!), so being less connected than in the urban Bay Area is just a fact of life in the forest, as we chatted about before your visit. In any case, hopefully we can have you back again soon for a longer stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So peaceful!

Communication with the property owner, Megan, was everything you’d expect from a five star host. She really made us feel at home and anytime we had an issue she was on top of things immediately. The neighbor above came and introduced herself on our first day here, very sweet woman. Let us know about an upcoming storm and told me if I had an emergency or needed anything to reach out. There is a beautiful hiking trail at the bottom of the driveway which can get quite busy on the weekends. The market up the road had everything we needed. The cabin itself is very spacious and there is tons and tons of seating and sleeping room for the entire family. We saw deer, fox, hawks, squirrels, a couple raccoons. It is extremely quiet which is so nice. Kitchen is fully stocked with just about everything you could need. I love to cook, so I brought my trusty crockpot (bring one of you plan on using one while on an extended stay) and le creuset pan because I like cooking with my favorites. The hot water comes out hot fast and there are a ton of blankets to keep you warm. 10/10 would recommend and we absolutely would come stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 42 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Holly, it was truly such a delight to host you and your family and get to know you over the several weeks you were with us! It meant a great deal that the cabin became your second home, and you treated it as such. Looking forward to having the whole gang back for future Arnold adventures! (;
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A much-needed rest

This property and our stay was just what the doctor ordered. Thank you Megan for your friendly guidance. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2021
It was such a pleasure hosting you, and we're thrilled we could provide the forest respite you needed. Looking forward to reconnecting again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Great Location

Perfect cozy cabin in the woods. Host was friendly and responsive. Location immediately next to Rim Trail access was awesome! We hiked twice a day with our two young kids because it was so accessible. Awesome spot for trail runners.
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2020
Thanks for coming to stay with us -- you were delightful to coordinate with. I'm so glad that you and your loved ones got a little mountain playtime in!
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