Our “Little” Giant Sequoia mountain home is named after the sequoia tree in the front yard. This Arnold getaway in Lakemont Pines is only 2 to 3 hours commute from bay area. The kitchen has been upgraded recently with brand new appliances! Enjoy the tranquility of the backyard with spectacular hiking trails within walking distance. Nearby Bear Valley and surroundings is perfect for snow fun. We also have a nice 100" projector screen and projector with 5.1 surround sound in a theater setting.
Highlights:
- 1950 sq ft with 3 bedrooms (1 king, 2 queen, 1 twin, 1 lounge bed, 1 bunk bed)
- Maximum guests: 10 with adults and kids, can be stretched to maximum 11 if there are infants
- 2.5 bathrooms (1 upstairs, 1.5 downstairs)
- ** Flat driveway up to 4 cars provides excellent free parking during snow **
- Entertainment room (converted garage with split AC) with movie theater setting and indoor games, full size air hockey etc.
- Hot tub (professionally maintained)
- Gas BBQ Grill with Propane tank
- No central AC, but portable AC in the living area, split AC in the game/entertainment room, ceiling fan in all rooms, 2 tower fans
- Xfinity broadband internet connection with download speed up to 150mbps
- 2 work areas with desks and computer chairs; downstairs setup has a monitor, keyboard, mouse also
- Quick access to local grocery stores and local restaurants in less than a mile
- Access to community lake in Lakemont Pines (1 mile walk) with beach, summer fun activities, life guard, free life jacket, and beach toys; requires car tags and personal tags (provided in kitchen drawer) during summer time.
Movie/Game Room (converted garage with split AC):
- Projector with 100” giant screen in a theater setting
- Reclining sofa plus loveseat
- full size Air hockey
- Board games
General:
- Most of the furniture and beddings are new
- Portable AC in the dining area for those hot days. All bedrooms and Living room have ceiling fans.
- Check in with smart lock with access code specific to each guest
- Patio in the front yard, deck with patio furniture in backyard
- Hair dryer
- Essential amenities include iron and iron board, hangers, first aid kit
- Washer/dryer with detergent
- Luxury Bidet with heated seat and warm water in Master bath
For the little ones:
We provide wooden crib (no linen or pillow), pack n play with a basinet and a high chair for our infant guests. Please bring your own baby linens and wipe clean the surface before use. Do note that the cabin is not baby proof and does not have safety gates, outlet covers or table corner guards etc.. The game room has chairs, table, books, board games for the toddlers and young kids.
Nearby experiences within 30 mins:
(our recommendation for a nature loving family - start with a morning stroll through giant Sequoias in Big Trees State Park, hike Natural Bridges Trailhead, lunch at Murphys downtown and spend a leisurely afternoon at Sourgrass Recreation Area)
For the hikers and bikers: Arnold Rim Trail head within walking distance from cabin, Natural Bridges Trailhead near Vallecito
For family fun: Calaveras Big Trees State Park, skiing/snowmobile at Bear Valley ski resort, Spicer sno-park, Sourgrass day use area by the North Fork of Stanislaus river, zip lining at Moaning Caverns adventure park, Sierra Nevada logging museum
For water sports lovers: kayak/canoe/paddle boat/fishing at White Pines Lake and nearby community lake
For the adrenaline junkies: class IV white water rafting at North Fork Stanislaus River, cross country skiing at Bear Valley
For the downtown vibes: Ironstone Vineyard/winery, numerous wine tasting rooms, restaurants and shops at Murphys downtown
Note: No pets of any kind are allowed, please!
** No fire/burn/fire pit/fire place allowed due to high fire risk as a result of extreme drought. So sorry! **
This is our family vacation home that we’re pleased to share with you! It’s not a hotel or a commercial property, we ask that you treat our home with respect.
Thank you!
License: TOT-0288