Winter beauty! Best time to take the trip up to enjoy some real snow!

If you are looking for a comfortable retreat from busy city life, this is the place. There are two bedrooms and a loft for older kids, aged 8 and up. The kitchen is well equipped with a new stove/oven, pots, pans, and utensils. One bedroom with a king bed and one bedroom with a queen bed. The loft has two twin beds. The property is in a cul-de-sac, making it great for the kids to play outside on their bikes, scooters, etc. The backyard is also vast and accessible. We use a Ring surveillance camera system to monitor the property’s outside perimeter. We require a picture ID before disclosing key access. After you book the property, please send Driver L. for all adults, and you will promptly receive an updated rental agreement with owner and renter information. You will have 24 hours to return the said contract with signature/acceptance.

Winter: Please keep in mind that winter conditions may require chains/cables and or AWD/4X4. Our street is a county-maintained road. Make sure your car is well-serviced and pack a winter emergency bag. When you are prepared, winter weather is a wonderful adventure, so plan accordingly.
With unpredictable weather, we highly recommend trip insurance. We are an individual vacation home, and cancellations have a significant impact/ cost. At guest discretion, some reputable companies are AIG Travel Guard, InsureMyTrip, Allianz Travel, and more.
Summer: Blue Lake Springs facilities are available for renters for a fee as usual, but we do not guarantee they will be open, as we are depending on county health guidelines. We don’t accept cancellations due to changes in the availability of BLS facilities. If they are not available, you will just travel to lakes and rivers outside the community. Our Calaveras Big Trees State Park is open and gives you access to trails, creeks, the Stanislaus River, and the Sequoias.

2025: Access to the Blue Lake Spring facilities ( lakes, pool, tennis, etc) is granted with a fee ($20 individual, $100 for a group of up to 6 people per day, discounts for a week) payable to them. Snowflake (pool and lake) and FlyIn (larger lake) are charged separately, so you will have to choose one or pay twice. Please confirm I'll provide guest services, or let me know if you need help. Our many trees around the house provide shade and create a wonderful, secluded experience. Summers in the Sierra are the best! If you drive up hill to Bear Valley, you will be refreshed by 10 to 12F degrees. If you want warmer than Arnold, go to Murphys ( 10F warmer) or Angels Camp (15F or more). In Winter, our cabin is cozy and warm. We have a Minisplit to keep the kitchen and living room at a moderate temperature, as well as many trees, an awning, and an umbrella on the deck that provide shade.