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Inspiration Inn - Summer Pool Access!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, video library
Miscellaneous
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Dorrington, CA
  • Stanislaus National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • White Pines Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Arnold

With a stay at this cabin in Arnold, you'll be steps from Stanislaus National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Calaveras Big Trees State Park. .This cabin is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Arnold Rim Trail and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 4 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 12 min drive
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 13 min drive
  • Bear Valley Ski - 68 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bristol's Ranch House Cafe - ‬11 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.

Inspiration Inn - Summer Pool Access!

Welcome to Inspiration Inn! Nestled among the trees, Inspiration Inn is a charming chalet cabin in the heart of the Sierras. The living area boasts stunning pine ceilings, creating a cozy ambiance, with a wood stove for ambience, and central heat!

Both bedrooms are on the main floor with a queen bed in each. The upstairs open loft has 1 queen bed, 1 double bed and a bunk bed. There is a bathroom with shower on each level.

During the summer months, you'll have full access to Big Trees Rec Center, where you'll enjoy 2 pools, a playground, basketball, tennis and bocce courts!

Inspiration Inn is the perfect retreat for relaxation or to fulfill all your outdoor adventure desires.

Access Information: You will receive check-in instructions, including your access code for entry, 2-4 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Please be sure to check your junk/spam email, as sometimes these instructions end up there. Audio/visual cameras are on site (exterior only).

Tenant must be at least 25 years old to rent.

Communication: Property management will contact tenant by their preferred method of communication (personal email, text, etc.) to send a required rental agreement, check-in instructions, etc.

Payment (where applicable): A 2% surcharge (of the total transaction amount) will be added to your transaction charges when your credit card is charged. Upon booking, $300, plus the c/c fee, is due immediately and is charged to the credit card on file. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival (if you are booking a stay that is sooner than 30 days from the booking date, the full amount is due immediately & will be charged to your card on file). We will accept payment by check for the final payment, as long as your arrival date is further out than 45 days. If you wish to pay by check, please email our office immediately to advise us NOT to charge your card on file for the final payment. Please note that if your check is not received by the 30 day mark, your credit card on file will be charged, regardless of previous arrangement. All payments are due in full 30 days prior to your arrival.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features games, a video library, and a playground. Recreational activities include sledding nearby, cave exploring nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sierra Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 is also known as

Inspiration Inn is Cozy Chalet Big Trees Village Great ski Cabin
Inspiration is Cozy Chalet Big Trees Village Great ski
Inspiration Inn is Cozy Chalet Big Trees Village Great ski Cabin
Inspiration Inn is Cozy Chalet Big Trees Village Great ski Cabin
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Inspiration Inn - Summer Pool Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Functional - Great for a Family
The property was exactly as advertised. Everything was clean and in good working order. We had a family of 4 and there was plenty of room for at least 4 more. Would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowy weekend getaway
We had a great stay with our kids and another family at the cabin. It’s the perfect location to get to Bear Valley skiing, both downhill and cross country, as well as sledding and other snow play, but low enough elevation that we didn’t get stuck in the snow. The cabin is a little rustic, and very comfy. We had everything we needed. It’s a small thing but we really appreciated not having to strip the bedding at the end of our stay. The driveway is a bit steep which they mention in the description but we didn’t have any problems. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful location, comfortable cabin
We had a very relaxed time in a pleasant setting--exactly what we wanted. Cell coverage was poor but we didn't care. Quiet neighborhood. Driveway is steep but no snow or ice when we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat Cottage near Bear Valley
Everything was as described. We had a smooth visit from check in to check out. Well stocked with kitchen tools and small appliances. Nice bedding. Lots of useful nightlights to help find the bathroom in the dark. If you put kids in the loft, you will hear every noise in the downstairs bedrooms until they stop moving and chatting and finally fall asleep upstairs. The Avery trash transfer station was easy to find and use when we were leaving. Good stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Endre K.

Liked: Cleanliness
February Stay
Everything about the property was great. Only problem we had was parking. Our van had snow cables, but we got stuck trying to get out the driveway. Too steep for cables to work. Snow saucers we were counting on weren't there. We enjoyed our stay, response from property manager was excellent. The property other than the parking was just right.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time and the cabin was the perfect size for our family of 5. There are blankets and comforters but you need to bring linens and towels. They have a good selection of DVD's and board games. We played many games of Battleship!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
We had a nice stay at this cabin. It is conveniently located to several attractions. Our plan was to go skiing at Bear Valley but the ski conditions were not ideal. We had so many other activities to choose from that it still made for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arnold Stay
This was a great vacation. We visited the big trees state park nearby, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Konstantin
Everything was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Great cabin that met Our needs. Excellent location and easy process. Comfortable and just what our family needed. Not a fancy place, perfect for family. One thing to know ahead , you have to bring your own linens and towels snd take your garbage for disposal about 20 minutes away. Both were fine snd likely help keep the place affordable, just something good to know before you book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natallia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowy Christmas
Great place to stay with friends. We made a lot of cooking, the cabin has all you need to enjoy time in snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liubov P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice small cabin
It’s a good cabin for the price. The place is a bit outdated. Old shower heads and toilets. But they have full kitchen, lots of beds and are in a great location. We loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda W., Suisun City, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
had to book twice
Do not be fooled when you get instant approval from VRBO. The realtor managing this property does not consider you confirmed until you return a 5 page rental agreement requiring initials and signature and multiple places that must be faxed back with 48 hrs or they cancel your reservation. I was out of internet range and they canceled my reservation. I would recommend the owner be more involved in the process. We did not receive the code to the lock box, most cell phones do not work in the area. Relator closed on a friday at 4pm. not able to call for help. You get 1 garbage bag for 2 nights stay recommend you bring your own. The hand soap in bathrooms and kitchen was horribly watered down would not even suds up. The light on the deck is motion sensor and only stays on for about 3 sec. If you want to sit on the deck you sit in complete darkness. They do not want you to bring your own shoes inside the cabin so maybe you want to bring some house shoes.Furniture is oversized for the size of the cabin and the front room kitchen area is very cramped and difficult to move around in. The bedrooms appear roomier. The showers are very small tall people had to duck short people the water hits over their head to the wall no way to adjust the shower nozzle. There are other rentals on this same street with similar prices and much roomier layouts and full size shower/tub combinations. We adapted and still had a good time but the rental process does not need to be so.... complex
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & centrally located
Easy to find and near several great spots. Cabin was very homey, charming and spacious! Should've invited more ppl as we had extra sleeping areas. Everything was clean and although not modern, kept the feel nostalgic and cozy. Will definitely try staying there again!

10/10 Excellent

Maya L., Santa Rosa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Covid escape
Quick getaway. Wonderful to explore area and hike with some friends (at a distance)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Cabin
For the price this cabin had great value! I loved the quiet neighborhood while sitting out on the deck playing cards surrounded by pine trees. It felt very homey that it hasn't been updated and my daughter loved the quilts hanging on the walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mariana S., Concord, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient, very affordable cabin!
Cabin is outdated but was clean and had everything we needed! It also had a ton of beds more than we even needed and the price was super reasonable ! The neighborhood is beautiful, quiet, has friendly neighbors and the location is only 4 miles Away from White Pines Lake! This little town is like a hidden treasure! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020