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Garber Kiowa Retreat

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Exterior
Game room
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, Hulu, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dorrington, California
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Arnold Rim Trail. .This cabin is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Meadowmont Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 10 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • White Pines Lake - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬12 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.

Garber Kiowa Retreat

Garber Kiowa Retreat is a classic chalet with wraparound forest views on a level corner lot. With vaulted wood ceilings, open floor plan and a deck off the living room, you will not want to leave!

Enjoy the gas log stove in the winter or on cool summer mornings. The living room has a 40" smart TV, fast WiFi internet, CD & DVD players, free HULU account as well as a small DVD and VHS library. There are also board games, puzzles, and books for guests to enjoy. There is room for three at the kitchen counter - enjoy breakfast or a quick snack right there. The dining table seats eight comfortably.

On the main floor, there are two bedrooms - each with a queen bed and the bathroom has a shower/tub combo. On the main floor, there is also is a stacked washer/dryer for guest use. Upstairs is a small loft with a foosball table, sofa, beanbag chair and small VCR unit no TV or cable (there is a very small TV and cable for the kids so this is not needed). The bedroom upstairs has a queen and two twin beds. The upstairs bathroom has a tub/shower combo.

Enjoy summer barbecues around the picnic table or just enjoy the views with your morning cup of coffee. There is a charcoal barbecue on the deck for guest use (guests should bring their own charcoal.) Big Trees State Park walking access is 0.5 miles from the cabin, at the dead-end of Cheyenne way, and there are miles of off street old fire roads for hiking or skiing one block from the cabin.

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.

Pet Policy: This cabin is not pet friendly - If a pet is brought to a non-pet friendly cabin, there will be a $1,000 fee charged to card on file.

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, 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 games, a video library, and sledding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a foosball table, 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

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,536 square feet

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

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Garber Kiowa Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leland h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lee

Cozy cabin. Nice and warm
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

George E., Sonoma, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs a little maintenance

Nice cabin on a court; little traffic. When we arrived, the cabin was extremely cold. It had snowed the night before. The Nest thermostat didn’t work. The cabin is primarily heated by a gas fireplace located in the living room. We kept trying for about 20 minutes, then called the management company. The rep was very apologetic and said that the Nest thermostat had been a problem for some time; maybe needing batteries? Anyway, he was able to help us locate the “emergency” thermostat and get it hooked up. This worked fine throughout our stay. Upon arrival, we noted that the door stop behind the front door had been broken. A flood light on the deck wasn’t working. Tried to find a replacement bulb, without success. Upon trying to ensure that the bulb was appropriately tightened it was noted that the socket was probably broken. The cabin was very comfortable and met our needs. It was about a 25 minute drive to Bear Valley for our cross country skiing. The cabin is near Arnold and its restaurants a good grocery store and the Big Trees state park. The informational binder in the cabin was very helpful, but needs to be reviewed and updated. For example, the binder states the check out time is 11am. This would have been a more reasonable time and would have provided one more relaxed morning in the cabin. Other reviewers have also stated this. Didn’t want to leave. Would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin with Access to Trees and Ski Slopes

It's a nice cabin within 35 min drive of Bear Valley Ski or Sno-park sledding options and very close to Calaveras Big Trees park. The cabin itself is well equipped for cooking and enjoying the company of others around the dining table, or the gas-burning stove (heater). A decent grocery store is only 15 min drive, so overall we found it easy and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Cabin

This was our second time staying at this property, and it was, again, great! We enjoy its proximity to Bear Valley Skiing. Hopefully we will return for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

We had a great time. The cabin met our needs, and the grandkids loved the Foosball table. The host was very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jules k.

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice cabin

We came to ski and this was perfectly located. We cooked in and the kitchen was well equipped. They even had a slow cooker which made dinner easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin

Nice family friendly cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aamir D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, convenient and beautiful

Wonderful stay with family. Went to the big Trees and lake alpine. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

The place was perfect. The whole family had fun playing foosball and we enjoyed the quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hoang Thy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and nice stay

We enjoyed the drive to Arnold and the stay. There are some restaurants within 15m drive, and more when we reach Bear Valley ski resort. It takes 30m to Bear Valley ski resort which is manageable. Everything is accurate to the listings. Good stay with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

david h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin!

Quiet location, nice clean interior, and tons of games for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Remy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

First snow trip for 3 kids under 6

Lovely cabin, very gentle slope and perfect for our little ones who’ve never been in snow. The fire was on with relaxing music when we arrived and it was so cozy after the long drive. Beautiful views from the main level. Very cozy but still had a nice amount of space for the kids to play safely and a large table for meals. My 5 year old also really loved the color of the granite countertops! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Long Weekend Getaway!

We had a fantastic time staying at this 3 bedroom property. The description of the home matched what we read online. All amenities were in in good shape and easy to find/use. The home is well taken care of and has a great cabin vibe. We have a toddler, so the upstairs railings were a little wide spread, but we always kept an eye on him, as he wanted to be in the game area - the foosball table was tons of fun! The house's close proximity to Bear Valley Skiing was one of the main reasons we chose it, and it didn't disappoint. We definitely hope to return to this home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Dorrington

It was nice, cozy, and quiet. We enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We had a great time at the cabin. Everything was as-shown in the listing. It was clean, organized and the street it’s on is very quiet. Great place that I would stay at again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, well managed

We had a great memorial day weekend. Very good experience with the property and it's management.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin

Loved the cabin it was very clean and cozy and perfect for our annual weekend getaway we take with our aunt and mom. It was very relaxing for the 5 of us and would recommend this cabin for a nice peaceful getaway. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Muferihat A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place; accurate description & fantastic management

A beautiful place with a nice balcony and a warm fireplace. It has a fully furnished kitchen with almost all things you need (minus aluminum foil). The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful and only ~12 minutes from all the restaurants and grocery stores. My kids LOVED playing in dirt outside and talking neighborhood walks. Also enjoyed quick trips to Big Trees Park (8 minutes drive) and a beach that’s also less than 10 minutes drive from there. Property managers were very responsive to our requests. My 4yr old managed to lock us out while we were on the balcony and the manger came to open it in less than 20 minutes!!! That’s impressive given the office is about 15 minutes away. The owner was also accommodating! I had specific requests and they happily accommodated. Overall a great place, with fantastic management! We will be back during ski season!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., San Carlos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

Cabin was great for our family of 4. Kids could play in snow right outside and build a little snow hill. Kitchen was well equipped for our meals (could use foil). Appreciated the plentiful coffee mugs with comfy couch in front of the fireplace. It was a super quiet court and saw only a handful of people far away. It was a great Covid escape with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T., Davis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cabin in the sierras

We loved this cabin - it had everything we needed (we prepared a Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen!) and was warm and cozy. The foosball table upstairs was an unexpected treat for the kids. We hiked over to Calaveras Big Trees state park through the side trails, and drove up to the snow in Bear Valley. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022