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Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Arnold, CA
  • Stanislaus National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this vacation home is a 1-minute drive from Stanislaus National Forest and 5 minutes from Arnold Rim Trail. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Meadowmont Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 8 min drive
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 8 min drive
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed

Welcome to "Winterfell", our mountain cabin hide-away! Located just off a main road in Arnold, the Inn has easy access to Highway 4, and from there up to Bear Valley, or down to Murphy's. Our Inn has three guest bedrooms + bath suites that we rent out. This unit has a king bed, and a folding, roll-away single bed. We do not charge a cleaning fee, are dog friendly, and usually have only a one night minimum stay (four night maximum stay). One well-behaved dog (Pet, Comfort, or Service) is welcome, but may not be left unattended in Unit unless kenneled - we have a kennel you can use). We hope you'll feel at home in our home.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. 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 coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Aaron or Lynn

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog OK; NO CATS ALLOWED (Health/Safety Exemption)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Limit=3 person; Xtra cost or stay decline if more.

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
Note from host: No events or parties; Quiet time =10pm - 6am.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Winterfell No Hidden Fees; Dog OK
Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed Lodge
Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed Arnold
Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed Lodge Arnold

Winterfell - No Hidden Fees; Dog OK; King Bed Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
Everything about this stay was superb from the communication, to the warm in-person welcome, to the homey accommodations, provided snacks and helpful informational signage. My wife, infant, dogs and I felt right at home and nice and warm. Aaron and Lynn are incredible hosts and even brought out a child cot. We ended up using the pack and play we brought but that was still such a thoughtful and nice touch. The bed was comfy and there was plenty of blankets and comforters to use if needed. Aaron even saw us out which was sweet. Will be staying here on our way to Bear Valley in the future!p.s. Aaron is a great writer and blessed me with his debut novel ‘Out of Time’ which I actually recommend any sci-fi fans to read.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Crypto V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Worthy Of A Listing
I opted not to stay here after having such a hard time finding this place at night. The GPS lead us to a parking space in the deep woods with practically no way to communicate with the hosts. With one bar showing on our cell phone, we drove away to find a better signal and called the hosts. They were gracious and offered to drive to us and escort us. It was just too weird. If this place is that far out of range of cell service and you have to rely on the hosts that much to find it and enter it, it’s not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

teutonic t., Creswell oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
The owners were fantastic, friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond, we came with dogs and they had water bowl waiting for them. They supplied everything you could need, snacks and some drinks. Our only con, we could have done without our spider friends. But we would definitely recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Lynn was great and the place is beautiful! Highly recommend Arnold! Want to stay longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani H., Pleasanton Ca

Cozy overnight stay
We really enjoyed our last minute overnight stay at Winterfell. Lynn was very accommodating and went out of her way to be sure we had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable. It’s a very dog friendly place for Good Boys.🐾
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything and more!
Nice clean, comfortable unit with great bed and so many thoughtful touches! Snacks and drinks in the fridge and wonderful hospitality. Did I mention the quiet and smell of the pine forest? Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Lynn greeted us upon our arrival and she was fantastic !! Her beautiful baby girl dog Lupita greeted us as well! Very comfortable and had everything we would need for the weekend!!! We will be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Love the area and grounds . Lynn was a wonderful hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla D., CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Winderful
Lively clean place, nice owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our hosts went above and beyond to make us confortable
We only stayed one night, but we were so impressed with our stay at Winterfell. Our hosts paid attention to little details (stocked snack shelves; chocolates) to make sure we were comfortable and our traveling four-legger enjoyed her stay too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very cute place with lots of amenities. Aaron was very helpful and e made sure we could navigate out of the snowy driveway and roads. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This was such a perfect little get away for new years. Tucked in the woods. Such a beautiful place to stay year-round
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was wonderful and went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theone I.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second trip to Winterfell. Very confortable and will go again.
Your in the big trees. Plenty of room the bed is very comfortable. Plenty of snacks and drinks. Aaron is nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi V., San Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness
restful hideaway in the trees
Great get-away from the busy Bay Area for a few days. Close to Murphy’s for shopping & restaurants. Moaning Caverns was a fun side trip. Sarafina’s was a very good restaurant in Arnold & close by. Make a reservation as they are busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This was such a wonderful place with a beautiful scenery. Close to Big Trees park and lakes, my 4 year old loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness
a lovely little secret!
I hesitate to post this review as I'm afraid it will be hard to get reservations! But I have to - this little gem is absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway. My daughter and I wanted to get out of the valley and found this lovely room. The hosts have thought of absolutely everything - we brought our little dog and they had food and water dishes out for her, and bags to pick up after her. They had every kind of snack imaginable, lots of games and the most comfortable bed! I'm posting this review - but don't tell anyone!! We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meriam D., Upstate NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful convenient retreat
Comfortable economy suite, great for a short getaway. A lot of attention to details like providing flashlights, citronella candle, snacks and convenience food for your arrival. Very convenient to get to Big Trees. Quiet neighborhood. Good for early risers like us, due to house acoustics you can hear foot steps upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Debra B.

Awkward with little privacy
Arrived at 4 pm (earliest check in time) after plans changed from a later stated check-in time and host, in his pajamas, acted somewhat put out as he had laundry going in out unit? Found out our unit apparently housed laundry room for owner and two other rooms being rented out. Although weather turned cool before our arrival we were told by owner, contrary to the VRBO listed amenities, the A/C would NOT be set to accommodate our request if we wanted it set lower than 75 degrees (owner suggested we cancel our reservation and take the 50% penalty if we wanted the unit cooler than 75 degrees and he'd give us the other 50% if he was able to rent the unit). Both nights we stayed we loudly heard somebody walking around upstairs until the early hours of the morning and heard during the night somebody in a space next to us which we'd believed was storage and had a locked "private" door in our unit accessing such. There is no sink to wash dirty dishes, glasses or cups. There were several motion detector sensors at knee level in the unit which the owner had claimed were temperature monitors. We photographed them and confirmed they were motion detectors. After determing this it seemed like everytime we walked in the unit at night we'd hear the footsteps upstairs or noise in the space. The first morning the owner opened the garage door at 8 am and we could hear him on the other side of yet another "private" locked door in our unit and light coming in from under that door. The only "good" thing was a frig and cabinet well stocked with coffee, tea and food but closer inspection revealed more than half the "fresh" items had expired dates on them, some by months including yogurts. We did help ourselves to much of the non-expired items including most of the sweets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars my new getaway
I’m so glad I found this place. The owner is amazing , very sweet and had everything ready when we got there. The location was exactly what I wanted away from town and in the forest. The bed was very comfy , even the roll away was comfy. The layout is perfect and you can’t beat that price. We are definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place. Quiet, wooded. The host had snacks available. We forgot some hot coco for the cool night, and they had some for us! Already planning another trip. Thanks for the hospitality!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
Had so much fun, so comfortable. Tv playback a little wonky at times but overall landlord was so nice, there were sweet daffodils outside by the deck. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cala R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
The Host was great with communication and the hospitality upon arrival as well as during the stay was great. The location was good once we figured out the shorter route to Hwy 5 on moran road it was quick to get to ski resort. The host thinks of all things you can possibly need available, those details really made it feel like home. It was so quiet and peaceful. We came up during winter there was little snow around and not too cold, we deffinitly wanna be back in warm weather to check the area out. It was perfect foe our family of 3. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

INGO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Both blinds were broken, no closet, there is a wall rack instead, bath could use a towel bar, heating inadequate for January, 4 pm check in is a bit late, with a $20 service charge, they're kidding about "no hidden fees" internet is slow and spotty,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022