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Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Stanislaus National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Stanislaus National Forest and 6 minutes from Calaveras Big Trees State Park. .This cabin is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Arnold Rim Trail and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 15 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 16 min drive
  • Bear Valley Ski - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Snowflake Lodge Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fairway View Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley

Mountain House is located at 5,200 feet only minutes from the Stanislaus River, Lake Alpine, and the Bear Valley Ski Area. Nestled on a 1/2 acre lot with large cedars and fir trees you in the forest overlooking the woods yet only minutes from recreation that includes downhill skiing in the winter, kayaking, and canoeing in the summer, swimming, and always great hiking.

Our wonderful cabin has high ceilings, an all-wood interior, and new wood-like laminate flooring and carpeting throughout the bedrooms and loft. This is our family cabin for the last 30 years. And has 80-year-old snow shoes on the wall. My kids grew up coming here and now my grandkids love it. It's beautiful and quiet and the season changes are amazing.

Please, do not expect a five-star hotel here. We keep it rustic, basic with a few amenities. If you love old California, this place is for you.

The peaceful and beautiful surroundings of the Mountain House cabin make it a great retreat from the San Francisco Bay Area only 3 hours away off Hwy 4.

There is also the historic gold mining towns of Murphy and Angels Camp only just 20 minutes down the hill and of course the Big Trees State Park with it's towering 1000-year-old redwoods.

Come and enjoy a weekend away in the summer or winter for a great retreat back to nature.

Snow parks and Bear Valley ski area: We can access Winter recreation areas easily. The Bear Valley ski area which includes downhill skiing, cross country, and events through the winter is only 16 miles or 20 minutes from our cabin. In addition, there are two Snow Parks monitored by the State of California nearby. The Stanislaus Snow Park, only 15 minutes up Hwy 4, and The Lake Alpine Snow Park. You need to purchase a daily pass and can park your vehicle in the plowed parking lot. Cross country, snowshoeing, and sledding are available at these two locations.

Summer fun with rivers, lakes, and hiking: Our cabin is perfectly located for local recreation by rivers and lakes. The Stanislaus River is only 15 minutes away, Lake Alpine is 16 miles east past Bear Valley and the wonderful Utica and Spicer Reservoirs that are perfect for kayaking are about an hour away. And for our 6-year-old, we go to White Pines Lake near Arnold a great, simple place to be in the afternoon with family just down the road. For hiking, the options are endless as you get up into the national forest.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cabin features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a music library, and snowboarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steven Donaldson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We insist you do not leave pets alone in the cabin

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We do expect parents to be responsible safety

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TOT-0224

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 95 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra B.

Christmas
We loved our stay! Super cozy and so much fun we got to see the snow from the comfort of the living room! Definitely made memories with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to the lake and near by attractions.
We stayed for 5 days four nights. The place was as described. Good direction to get to, and close proximity to many local attractions. The owner was very responsive to questions. All in all, great location and value. One suggestion: it was summer and it was rather hot and stuffy in the house. We wanted to open all windows to let the cool air in, but was limited to those windows with screens to prevent mosquitoes from coming into the house. If possible, install screens on doors and windows to facilitate airflow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

jeanine c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing cabin in the trees
We’ve been coming back year after year bc we haven’t found another cabin as nice in this area. The downstairs has plenty of space, the loft is really spacious and it is very quiet and peaceful. Plus, the owner was very helpful when we initially couldn’t get the lockbox open.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
This was a very cozy cabin with all the amenities we could ask for. We did have a few issues - we had to shovel a path to the door, and the cleaners hadn't come after the last residents, but the owner warned us about the snow and offered a full refund if we didn't want to go. It turns out the cleaners hadn't come (probably because of the snow) and didn't tell him, so we had to do some of our own cleaning, but he refunded us the cleaning deposit. Overall excellent communication, service, and a very nice place. I'm sure our experience was also a one off due to the unprecedented amount of snow this winter. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Stay
Stay was perfect for the weather, lots of snow at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to relax in the snow!
Super cozy cabin with all you need for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sang P.

Liked: Cleanliness
great winter getaway
The cabin had a nice slope and large backyard for 5 kids from 6-11 to sled and play in the snow all weekend. The experience mas of course differ depending on the amount of snow on the ground and the new snow falling, but we had steady snow fall the entire time we were there. We never made it out to the sno parks near Bear Valley. And when the kids were tired, they came in for hot chocolate and TV. It was a great stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway near Bear Valley
We very much enjoyed our stay at Mountain House over the holidays. The property is warm, spacious, and has premium TV channels and laundry facilities. We never lost power during the historic snowstorms in 2022-23. The owner is kind and accommodative. Dog friendly and reasonably priced. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Stayed here with a group of 9 and we had a great time , all fit comfortably would def stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiki Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Vacation
We had a great holiday in the property here very chose to the ski resort. Kids so happy to play snow at outside the house. It is recommended to increase the brightness of the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
It was exactly as described. Actually a little better. Only one mishap. One of the entry steps broke during the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Retreat
My family and best friend really loved this cabin! The set up was awesome because the adults could send the kids up stairs to play in the loft area while preparing meals. The deck was a great place to relax and have coffee in the morning. Steven sent really specific instructions before check in. Although I did not need to contact him he seemed to be available, if needed. Other friends who saw our pictures really want to stay at this same location because it was such a cozy fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

Long Weekend with Friends and Dogs
We stayed here with another family for a long summer weekend. The cabin and yard were spacious and easily accommodated our party of 4 adults, 4 kids, and 2 dogs. It was a good location for exploring Lake Alpine, White Pines Lake, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park and nice for relaxing in the evening among the trees. The kitchen, bathrooms, and carpets are outdated, but all in working order. The two issues that should be addressed is the ability to cool the bedrooms at night during the summer (there was only one, partially working fan in the cabin and it was not possible to let any fresh air in upstairs since there was only one sliding door without a screen) and the huge ants that kept coming into the upstairs bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for adventure
Quiet and comfortable. Close to amenities, but far enough away for a peaceful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings, plenty of room, sleeping accommodations and a nice kitchen
A very charming mountain retreat. A fine place to rest, relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Summer H., Stockton, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than we expected
This cabin was awesome and the area is absolutely beautiful! It was nice and clean and fully stocked with everything we needed besides food. There were toys for my son and plenty of books to read if you're looking to relax in peace and quiet. We had such a nice vacation! I just want to say thank you to Steve, for allowing us to rent your cabin for the weekend, we loved every second! We will definitely be back for a winter trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Gayle D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice but not clean
Cute cabin, but not well maintained. There was rotting food in the fridge, mold in the bathroom, broken screen door, broken microwave panel, and a very poopy mouse leaving its business everywhere. The cabin has a list of cleaning requirements, however not enough cleaning supplies were made available to complete the list. The owner explained they hired a new cleaning service, that’s why everything was in bad shape. If that is true, I hope they are able to negotiate a refund, because the place was very messy… but also why are we tasked with cleaning if there’s a cleaning service…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

ron a.

Disliked: Cleanliness
a bit dusty
A bit dated but very quaint and would stay again....
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Mitchell G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wedding stay
The inside looked as if no one had been there for some time. A lot of spider webs through out the house. Food left in the fridge, but other than that I enjoyed the house and the kids loved it as well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gail P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mountain ccabin Dorrington
The cabin had not been cleaned & was horribly dirty not only with dust but lots of food in the refrigerator & sticky handles & food crumbs & personal items left The owner responded quickly & said he had paid to have it cleaned. Be careful on the stairs coming down from 1 bedroom. It has has a loose board . It is quiet & has a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice and very cozy
It was my first time going thought Vrbo and it was so easy. And the owner sent me detail directions to the cabin and instructions. I would Definitely rent this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Rustic cabin is great location for easy access to ski area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Susan B., Lodi

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic and spacious.
Rustic and spacious with no frills, but great location and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay near Bear Valley
Great location to Bear Valley and Arnold. Plenty of space for all. Everything you need in the kitchen. Very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022