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Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!

Cabin in Arnold with kitchen and balcony

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Spring-Summer & Fall Swimming & Fishing
Plush seating for 4 plus berth for kids up top. Kids freak for the movie theater. Bad weather insurance too!
Audience view of 8 foot wide screen streaming Netflix movies.
Ping pong top for pool table
8 minutes away: Stanislaus River whitewater.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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Camp Connell, CA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom upstairs

1 Double Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Upstairs Full Bathroom

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!

Family- and dog-friendly "Sweet Retreat" at 5000 feet on 1.3 acres with plush movie theater, pool & ping pong table. 8 minutes to the Stanislaus River (swimming holes!) and Big Trees Park. Summer: Bocce, Pickle Ball, and Frisbee/Disc Golf course are -a 2 minute walk through the 1 acre back yard. Remote feel yet minutes to groceries and restaurants. Summer pool privileges included until Labor Day. Near Arnold, In between Murphys and Bear Valley.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Multiple stairs; steep driveway.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
Property Registration Number PM-0264

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this cabin. Whale Rock and Balancing Rock 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.
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Camp Connell, CA

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! located?

Situated in Arnold, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 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. Meadowmont Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

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 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roman A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trav

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a fantastic experience staying at Sweet Retreat. All my wife and I really wanted was a cozy fire and some fresh mountain air, but when I saw the private movie theater and full-sized pool table I couldn’t resist! Great communication from the owner, David, and a pretty easy drive to get there. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly V.

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

Vacation get away

David is an excellent host and responded very quickly when we called with a question.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen b.

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

Loved this place

This was the perfect spot. Loved the pool table, the pool, the movie theatre. Fantastic communication from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin w.

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

Great place

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

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

Fun

Great amenities for the family and a dog. Close to skiing, restaurants and grocery stores. We love the pool table and theater room. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

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

Sweet Family Time

Had a beautiful time with family. Thank you David
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Fun cabin

Quaint cabin set amongst the trees, nice entertainment options, easy communication with property owner or host. Recommended for teens (we enjoyed the toys!)loved the
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Our home away from home

This was our third stay at Sweet Retreat and it didn't disappoint. My son enjoys ping pong and the movie theatre, my daughter the outdoors and the warm spot by the gas fireplace (and outdoor campfire) all the while spending intentional family time together in a place that feels like our home away from home. We hit snow sledding only 20 minutes up the mountain. Thank you again, Sweet Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hila r., alameda

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

A wonderful family getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at Sweet Retreat! The cabin had so many bonus amenities that gave us cherished family memories- ping pong and pool competitions, family movie night in the home theatre, and tasty meals sitting around the dinner table. There was just enough snow to enjoy sledding and snow shoeing too. Any questions we had were quickly answered by the owner too. Thank you, sweet retreat. We will be back to enjoy the summer season soon! What a great home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quiet Place with a STEEP driveway

Be aware of the STEEP and I mean STEEP driveway! Overall it was a nice stay, just wish the mice droppings would have been taken care of before our arrival! And yes, we did send the host a message and no we did not receive a single response!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Summer Sanctuary

We had loved staying for the winter so much that our family decided to try for a summer stay at Sweet Retreat. Despite my son getting sick on our first day and needing to quarantine in a room, I couldn't think of a better place to isolate. The rest of us were still able to enjoy the Pool within easy walking distance as well as Big Trees park so close by, and making Smore's in the campfire area and BBQing our food. Sweet Retreat has become a favorite family vacation spot and we can't wait to return! The one thing I wish they had was a portable window A/C for both bedrooms or at least the master. We used the portable "swamp cooler" that was there and fans but it still got fairly warm indoors but not unbearable by any means.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

Beautiful property in the pines

Dorrington has been one of our favorite vacations spots for a number of years, and I can't believe it took us so long to find the Sweet Retreat. The house itself is beautiful, but the property is breathtaking, surrounded by 150 ft. pine trees. Sitting on any of the house's wraparound decks is like sitting in the middle of the forest, and there are beautiful views from inside the home as well. The kitchen is stocked with whatever you might need in the way of spices, oils, condiments, and even has a pantry filled with yummy snacks! It was hard to decide between spending our evenings in the movie theater ( a million movies to choose from, and the recliners are SO comfy!) or the game room, so ample time was spent in each. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is right up the road and not to be missed for its giant sequoias. Thank you, David, for your amazing property and hospitality. You'll be hearing from us again soon, and we'll definitely plan on a longer stay next time!

10/10 Excellent

Cherie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful from the moment we walked in. Very relaxing and kept up well. Host was very communicative when i reached out. Steep driveway was a bit challenging for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LuAnn H.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by David Sweet

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