Welcome to Grinning Bear Getaway, a bright and charming Swiss-Chalet-style cabin tucked beneath towering pines in the heart of Blue Lake Springs, Arnold. With level access, a spacious great room, a sunroom for morning coffee, three comfortable bedrooms plus a loft, and two decks for outdoor dining, this is the ideal year-round retreat for families, friends, and adventure-seekers. Whether you’re here to grill on the deck, watch snow settle through the chalet windows, or gather around the woodstove after a day of exploring Calaveras Big Trees State Park, this cabin blends comfort, charm, and plenty of space.
✨ Highlights
• Sleeps 10
• 3 bedrooms + loft (queen beds, twins, bunk)
• 2 full bathrooms
• Sunroom for reading or sipping morning coffee
• Game loft with foosball and games
• Woodstove plus central heat
• 2 decks: front shaded deck + back deck with table & BBQ
• Dog friendly
• Blue Lake Springs location w/ Rec access (guest must pay access fee)
• Propane BBQ, patio furniture, picnic table
• Washer & dryer
•Streaming TV Service
🛌 Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 – Twin-over-full bunk + 1 standalone twin
Sleeping Loft - 1 Queen bed & 2 twin beds
🚿 Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 – Downstairs w/ Shower/tub combo
Bathroom 2 – Upstairs w/ Shower
🔥 Living Room / Great Room
A warm and open space ideal for gathering.
• Large chalet windows & tall ceilings
• Woodstove for cozy winter nights
• Central heat
• 60-inch TV with DVD player
• Board games, puzzles
• Couches + coffee table
• Lamps for evening reading
🎮 Game Loft / Sunroom
Rec space in the sunroom with Foosball table, games & puzzes.
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen
🌲 Outdoor Living
Front Deck & Back Deck
🐾 Pet Policy
Dogs welcome! Well-behaved and housebroken dogs welcomed, but must not be left alone (must be over 1 year old - max 2 dogs) with $50 non-refundable pet fee (please include in your reservation notes how many pets you're bringing, max 2).
ℹ️ Guest Info
Blue Lake Springs Access requires daily fee per guest
Self check-in by access code (sent 2–4 days before arrival — check your spam folder)
Exterior cameras on site, primary guest must be 25+
We ask for a signed rental agreement after booking, and final payment is due 30 days prior to arrival.
