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Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!

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Bear Valley Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 1,350 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Living Room | Wood-Burning Fireplace | Free WiFi
Exterior
Living Room | Central Heat
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bear Valley, CA
  • Place, Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!

You'll feel a palpable sense of peace and privacy at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Bear Valley vacation rental! Accessible only by snowmobile in the wintertime, this cabin will feel more like your very own, secret ski chalet. When you're not cozied up beside the wood-burning fireplace, spend days on nearby cross-country trails or shredding the slopes at the resort 5 miles away. Alpine Lakes, Hiking Trails, and Mountain Biking make this a great year-round getaway!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Alpine County STR License 2023-278

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds

Towering pine trees surround Bear Valley Village, home to your 1,300-square-foot cabin. If you’re visiting in the wintertime, strap on the snowshoes and skis, or opt for the available snowmobile service to access this secluded, snowy abode!

Warm up after a day on the slopes by tossing a log into the wood-burning fireplace! The chef in your crew will have no problem whipping up an après-ski snack in the fully equipped kitchen, which you can enjoy with a movie on the flat-screen TV in the open-concept living space.

Summertime guests can fire up the charcoal grill for some late-night burgers and beers beneath a blanket of stars! Don't forget to throw a load into the in-unit laundry machines so you can grab your ski gear and hit the mountain first thing in the morning!

-- THE LOCATION --

This secluded mountain retreat resides just a short Quarter-mile walk from the heart of Bear Valley Village, where you'll find a general store, lodge, snowmobile rentals, and world-class trails for cross-country skiing!

Cruise along snowmobile trails leading right up to your door, or head over to Skyline Bear Valley Mountain Resort for some adrenaline-pumping downhill skiing only 5 miles away.

Summertime visitors will enjoy easy access to an abundance of Alpine County's outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, bouldering, and more!

Locals recommend half-day hikes such as Bloods Ridge and Inspiration Point, which are only a few minutes' drive away! Make the 4-mile trek to Lake Alpine for a leisurely day of kayaking or boating on a rented watercraft.

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please advise that in the Winter, Bear Valley cabins are closed to cars, (walk, ski and snowmobile access only). Snowmobile transportation service can be arranged for a fee by contacting Don Hicks 209.753.6171. The property is accessible via a 20-minute hike if you choose to opt out of the service
- NOTE: The community pool at the lodge is available to guests for a fee of $10/day, during summer months only
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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. Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Bear Valley Ski are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Alpine and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Bear Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Alpine - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 45 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky High Pizza & Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lake Alpine Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ebbetts Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monte Wolfe Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!?

As of 7 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin! on 17 May, 2026 start from S$279, 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 Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin! located?

Situated in Arnold, this ski cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Bear Valley Ski. Lake Alpine and Balancing Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Perfect family getaway

The joy of skiing down to the cabin after lunch, to the comfy beds, well -equipped kitchen, comfy living room and beautiful views- could not have been more perfect. Thanks for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry R.

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

Great cabin

I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharlane H.

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

Nice little cabin

The cabin was nice a bright with everything we needed for a comfy stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Summer Getaway

Great cabin in an awesome region. Perfect location with easy access to trails and lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Very pleasant lodging

This was a warm and comfortable house with plenty of room and had almost everything we needed to cook. It was in a beautiful area not too far from the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kârem G. P.

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

Winter Wonderland

Booking this cabin was easy. The cabin was perfect in size, location, very well maintained and well equipt with everything you need for a winter getaway! Kids and adults had fun playing in the snow and building a snowman with the snow right outside the cabin, or just enjoying the amenities, wifi, cable, boardgames, etc. Plus the general store is nearby for any extra needs of food/snacks/ and winter gear. Would highly recommend and can't wait to spend another winter vacation here as well as a summer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Nice retro cabin

Cute small cabin best for a couple or a family with kids staying in the loft. Well maintained but a bit of a throwback to the 70s. But comfy king bed on main floor and decent sofas. Needs brighter lighting in the master, very dim. Plastic outdoor table on the deck isn’t fancy but is a nice place to catch some sun. Parking is on dirt in front of cabin but at least in summer was easy to get in and out of place. The stairway railing needs help. Easy to get splinters from it. Host was responsive and flexible with check out which was most appreciated. Would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Nattaya Moddang D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I like the kitchen, everything you need is there. Good location, we were there in summer, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

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

Peace and tranquility

Easy to find. Well kept. Housekeeping did a nice job with presentation. Towels,soaps etc. Great cabin,very comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Lincoln, CA

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

Great Fishing Getaway

Quaint 70s-style cabin in very nice surroundings. Even though the property was a bit dated it was very clean and had all the accommodations needed for a pleasant stay. We used it for our annual “guys fishing trip” and it was great. The fishing at Lake Alpine was a blast and easy to get to from here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolo D.

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

Perfect cabin

Great few days in the Summer. Great interior and decks, nothing amiss. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andres D.

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

Cabin Stay

Great little cabin. Had a good snow storm about 18 inches. Only downfall cabin is all electric and power went out about12 hour. Wood stove needed chimney cleaned so we couldn’t use. Had a cold night. Overall great little cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armando C.

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

Fantastic cabin

Stayed in this cabin for a long weekend with friends. Great place. Close to mountain biking and lake fun. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

George E., Sonoma, California

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

For hardy souls.

The cabin and amenities were fine. There was an odd smell in the kitchen. Maybe the head of garlic that had been left behind? The fridge contained many already opened food items. We didn’t use any of these and didn’t leave any. The three local restaurants are not reliably open, so be sure to have enough food in the cabin. In the winter it’s a long uphill walk to the cabin at 7100 feet altitude through snow and ice. Plan on using one of the local informal snow mobilers to get your belongings up and back. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armando C.

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

Nice property

Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

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

Homey cabin in the woods

This cabin was just our speed- great for families with kids for a weekend getaway at the end of summer. It leans more towards the "vintage" feel, but it was certainly clean and comfy. We'd be happy to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

sally e.

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

well equipped, nice place for a family with older kids or small group

We came for a long summer weekend at nearly Lake Alpine, and planned to use it as a home base for outdoor adventures. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The cabin is located in the residential neighborhood of Bear Valley, on a sloping lot about 5 min drive from the main road. Easy to find (though there is no way I would attempt to walk here in the wintertime, it's uphill the whole time). The cabin comes with all the essentials, and has a feeling of being well-loved and used by the owners, because we found items like ziploc bags, cleaning supplies and seasonings as well as board games without pieces missing. 4 beach towels were provided. There were even camping chairs which came in handy sitting by the lake. Linens were nice and towels were fluffy. Wifi worked fine. Kitchen knives could definitely use an upgrade. (If you plan to cook a lot and care about that, bring your own.) There was a charcoal type bbq with a very basic plastic table on the outside deck, which we didn't use. The deck is big enough to sleep on but we skipped that because the nearby wildfires made the air smoky. the carpeting could use replacing, my daughter who is allergic to dust had trouble with that. The whole place could use a thorough dusting on the less often touched surfaces, but overall the place made a clean impression, bathroom and kitchen were very clean. Because it was hot during the day, the upstairs kids loft got quite hot at night, even though we had the windows open and fans running - not a ton of cross ventilation. Downstairs was better but if you're the type of person who needs to sleep with AC on, you might have trouble in the summer here. My guess is this would not be an issue in wintertime. We did enjoy the living room fireplace for making some indoor smores. Plenty of firewood and fire starting supplies. I'd say this place won't disappoint if you're looking for a home base for a family with older kids. I don't recommend it for kids under 5 - the stair railing up to the kids loft bedroom has huge gaps 3 feet apart which would not pass current building codes and the only bathroom is downstairs. Also the upstairs loft has no door, so everyone upstairs can hear what's going on in the main living space. Not a problem for a house that goes to bed at the same time. I'd come again for the convenience of having everything nicely stocked and proximity to the water fun nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

Lana

Great location, property could use some updating

We stayed 4 nights here and it was a great location for day trips to Lake Alpine and Utica Reservoir. Some good things about the cabin: - very well stocked kitchen with essentials for cooking. Tons of dishes and silverware, new pots & pans, charcoal for unplanned grilling when the power went out in the area on our last evening. - lovely wood slab dining table & benches for eating and playing games - roomy deck for eating outdoors, drying out swimsuits & towels - short walk to Bear Valley Lake which was perfect for enjoying the meteor shower some cons: - couch and master bed were saggy and the couch had a smoky smell to it - mud room had a weird smell. We discovered on our last day when we went to do a load of laundry that the cleaners had left a damp load of linens in the dryer and a large wet load in the washer... which at that point had been sitting in there for 4 days getting funky :/ - several bedroom curtains weren't hooked on properly and were very dusty to fix - carpeting could probably stand to be updated - while host response was good prior to our stay, I received no response to two e-mails sent right before and during our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Great Place!

We really enjoyed our stay. The property is clean and well-maintained. The ski/hike in won't be for everyone, but for us it added to the experience. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Had a nice 3 night stay

Me, my wife and 2 kids stayed here for 3 nights in January . The cabin location was ideal for what we were looking for. We enjoyed the ski in ski out location and the cabin had all the essentials we needed. During the winter you will need a snow mobile to get you to the cabin, not walkable. We rented one for our stay and had a great time cruising around on it. Arrive prior to sunset or you'll have a very hard time finding it. Only complaint was the broken fireplace- was disappointed we were not notified prior to arrival. When there's several feet of snow out the windows a working fire place is necessary. Manager's Response: Mike, thank you for your review. This homeowner has asked us to pass along the following response: "Thank you for the nice comments, we are so happy you had a great time. We apologize that the fireplace was not working during your visit. We have since had a chimney sweep come clean the fireplace and it is now in excellent working condition. If you decide to stay at our place again please reach out beforehand and we will make it up to you." Best, the Evolve Team

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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