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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Newly remodeled kitchen with all essentials stocked
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Valley Ski
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Mountain Retreat, great for groups & families

Our spacious 4,000 sq. ft. cabin is the perfect getaway for families and groups, comfortably accommodating up to 20 people. The top floor features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with a newly renovated kitchen ideal for preparing meals together. Just 2 miles from Bear Valley Ski Resort, 5 minutes from Lake Alpine, and 20 minutes from Big Trees State Park, you'll have easy access to year-round outdoor adventures. Enjoy nearby hiking trails, rock climbing, and summer exploration, or embrace the winter with plenty of snow! While winter access requires a short 100-yard walk from the parking area (no cars allowed during snow), the cabin’s location is worth it. In summer, you'll find plenty of parking right at the house. The downstairs level includes a second kitchen, a spacious living area, a game room, and additional sleeping space if needed, making it perfect for gatherings and relaxation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No cats. One dog may be ok if potty trained.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1383923vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this holiday home. Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Bear Valley Ski are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Alpine and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Alpine - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 35 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 46 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ebbetts Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Monte Wolfe Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sky High Pizza & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Dining Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Mountain Retreat, great for groups & families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Mountain Retreat, great for groups & families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Mountain Retreat, great for groups & families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Mountain Retreat, great for groups & families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Mountain Retreat, great for groups & families located?

Situated in Arnold, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and within 3 miles (5 km) of Balancing Rock and Whale Rock. Lake Alpine and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Arnold and Ski’d everyday at Bear Valley Resort. The resort is so close to the cabin it was super ideal for us. We had great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Stay at a Beautiful Cabin

We had a wonderful stay in Bear Valley. It was very close to the ski area and the snow was awesome. I can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful ski week

We greatly enjoyed the house and close proximity to Bear Valley Ski Resort. We have young kids so we needed a close place in the event we had meltdowns at the slopes and needed to go back early. This was perfect. Lots of space and outdoor areas to explore far enough away from the highway. It's a short hike up to the house but just reframe as a workout and it does the trick. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing snow palace

The place is enormous and very well equipped. Jill was responsive and made sure we were well taken care of. it is a few minutes hike to get from the highway to the property, which personally I found as a bonus because it meant that there were no cars around the house, and the snow was clean and pristine for my kids to play right outside the cabin. We had 10 inches of snow while we were there and built an igloo. I’m looking forward to our next visit there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

marjie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 14 adults enjoyed a week stay at the Lodge, in August 2025. We returned after a similar week, three years ago, with most of the same group.The Lodge is easy to check in and out. We suggest a statement of the ease of exit, on site.The kitchen is well equipped for a large group of maximum capacity. The dining table does not. But there are other options. Like stools.Some felt the Wi-Fi was a bit slow. But, maybe that is a good thing for a vacation!We spent a lot of time at Lake Alpine. Overall, Excellent Must be beautiful in the winter!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View

I rent the cabin for the new year week. The cabin requires about 100 yards of walking due to the snow in the winter. It is a little tiring to carry all the stuff on foot. But the view from the cabin is beautiful and worth every ouch of it. The cabin has some wear and tear but the owner is very nice and responds to my questions/requests very quickly. I will definitely go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Belen F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The kids had an absolute blast! Snow park right in the front yard! Great memories!

The house was huge and the snow was amazing for the kids. Overall experience was great! I would definitely recommend this place and we will go again!! We had a blast and the space was perfect for 15 of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for large group

The house is in a great location and is very comfortable for a group. We enjoyed the renovated kitchen and made use of the many games on the game shelves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chue L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Decent Stay for Last Minute Booking

Decent Stay for Last Minute Booking. There was plenty of parking in the summer months but not sure about winter months. Super close to Bear Valley which was great. The house was not as clean as I would like it because the babies or anyone who wasn't wearing a shoe inside the house had black feet by the end of the day. The worst part was there was no trash service, so we had to take the trash out to Bear Valley daily which was inconvenient. Other than that, the cabin served our needs and was decent for being last minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home-Challenging Parking

First off, I’d like to say that this home is beautiful. It is huge, with 5 beds per room (4), just in the upstairs area. There also 2 full baths. Once the lower level ( full 2nd kitchen, living area, bedrooms, laundry area, etc.) is renovated this home is going to be a dream! We traveled with our 5 year old and 2 year old and there was plenty of space to run and play, plus the perk of having a literal snow park in our front/side/back yard. The WiFi was fast and the movie/TV selections were perfect for my littles. It is about 30 mins from downtown Arnold and about 15mins south of Bear Valley Resort and Ski Area. The owner, Jill, is AMAZING!!! She went the extra mile (literally) when the pipes froze the morning we were supposed to check in. She traveled up to the home to make sure we would have running water upon arrival. The home was clean and I did not get that “ewww icky” feeling that you can sometimes get with rentals. Now… the downsides. There is little to Zero cell service once you hit Arnold. There is WiFi in the home, so make sure that your cell phone plan is set up for WiFi calling. The biggest downfall of this home 😩THE ROADS ARE NOT PLOWED AND THERE IS NO ASSIGNED PARKING🤦🏻‍♀️. Two homes are permanent residence who each have two cars.There is no where else to park in that lot, without having to dig out your own spot. When we arrived at the home it was pitch black out and the snow was deep! Having to haul in a sleepy two year old and 4 days worth of meals, snow gear, etc. in the freezing cold from quite a distance( which I’m sure is not quite the haul without the snow), was pretty challenging. Now back to the parking. We had parked in front of another car, but allowed for ample space for the other cars to move in and out of their spaces. In the pitch black, even if we’d known to dig our own spot, there was no way to see at that point anyways, so it wouldn’t have happened. The next morning (8am) neighbors came to tell us to move, explaining that there was no parking for renters unless we dug our own spot…. This was definitely not how we planned on spending the first morning of our trip… but it was what it was. We did what had to be done and dug out our own spot…. Just to have it taken by a renter that arrived after we had gone snowboarding that day. 😡 after the 2nd time digging out a spot, we were over it 🤦🏻‍♀️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Very clean, well stocked, tons of beds! One tip would be to bring a flash light when checking in after dark. Definitely would go again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

this is our second time staying at the property. We all love it and will definitely try to come back. It’s a great location, close to the highway but totally secluded. We got so much snow this time and the kids had a blast. It’s a really comfortable house and everything is well organized. Everything is clean, the heat works super well and it’s a great space for family to enjoy some days in the snow. I also appreciated the fast Wi-Fi
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious winter retreat

The house is modern and easily accommodates a big group. Staying on the second level is nice in deep snow since there is still natural light.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Daisy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great winter getaway!

This cabin was perfect for the entire family, very spacious and comfortable. It was great to have a snow park right outside your door. Location was not far from us at all and not hard to find. Jill was a great host and communicated all the details regarding our stay ahead of time,, she even let us check in earlier than what was established which was phenomenal considering we left really early to prepare in case weather conditions would delay our transit. The only thing negative that I would say was the parking situation was not ideal, there is no plowing up to the cabin so you have to park out in the road and walk up to the cabin. There was so much snow and the trek up and down with items made it a little exhausting and the neighbors were not friendly at all and gave us grief when we only had ONE car parked out front the rest of our vehicles parked at Bear Lodge and it was a pain having to drive there daily to shovel our cars out and move them to follow plow schedule. But overall the cabin itself is wonderful, we do plan to return just more prepared 😉 Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect summer getaway!

We had such a fabulous time staying at this property! Plenty of room for our family of 11, super comfortable beds and pillows, with ceiling fans for each room. Kitchen was stocked with condiments and every utensil and appliance we needed for our stay. Stargazing was an added bonus and was an amazing experience. House was comfortable and welcoming and we all enjoyed our stay immensely. Thanks, Jill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home and Location for our group of friends!

This home is set up perfectly for group travel. Each room has a regular bed and bunks so each family had their own space and we didn't have to bring cots for the kids. There a great variety of games and videos available, plenty of towels and linens, the kitchen is well stocked with modern appliances and dishes. Lake Alpine is a short drive away. It is a beautiful lake and family friendly. I would suggest getting there early if you go on a Saturday as parking was difficult in the afternoon. We spent every night sitting on the rocks at the side of the house star gazing. Communication with Jill was always pleasant and she responded very quickly to all of our questions. We stayed with a group aged 10-68 and everyone had a blast! Thanks, Jill!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was amazing

Easy and efficient
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, comfortable cabin perfect for Lake Alpine

We had a great time staying at Eagle Lane. The property, while off the road, is easy to find if you follow the instructions. This is a very comfortable cabin, filled with plenty of comfy beds and cushy couches; beautiful rustic decor; a huge array of board games, dvds, and even some video games. We comfortably fit 8 people, and there were beds for more! The hostess is quick to respond and very accommodating. I highly recommend this rental for your next trip! Lake alpine is a quick 10 minute drive away, so I would highly recommend you schedule that in for any trip here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

This place gets an A+++ from us . Closer to lake alpine than I thought(just minutes away)…..has everything you need for a fantastic family vacation time. Star gazing at night was incredible. Highly recommended for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in the snow

This property was a great destination. We enjoyed having snow right outside the cabin and there's a great big boulder out back that makes a sledding hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow much fun!

Our family especially enjoyed playing in the snow in the yard. So many possible sled/tube runs! The number of beds was great for a large group, but we were just one family, so it had a spacious feel for us. We loved the location for its proximity to the ski resort and the tubing place. We are excited to come see what it’s like there in the summer. Communication with the host and the check-in and check-out process were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin

This house has an absolutely perfect location close to the Highway but very secluded at the same time. There’s a great sledding hill right in the front, where our kids had hours of fun. It’s a nice and spacious property, with everything you need inside. It’s good for larger groups especially and kids will really enjoy the bunkbeds. Jill was an absolute pleasure to communicate with. Originally booked it for the summer, but the wildfire smoke prevented us from coming up so she made it very easy for us to reschedule for the winter. We will hopefully be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow Fun

Plenty of room, peaceful and well stocked kitchen! The kids were outside in the snow from morning into the evening. They used the sleds but also their snowboards. Perfect hill for learning! Close to Bear Valley so a few of the more experienced snowboarders went on the lifts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it, will stay again!

Spent a few days with family which included 4 kids. You cannot beat the location, snow play is right out the door! Fully stocked, would recommend updating frying pans and cleaning refrigerator prior to guest stay. Lots of Space, warm and clean bedding. Heater worked great! Awesome owner who is very accommodating with great communication. Would love to stay again and plan to return! Wonderful few days spent with family in a magical location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ereyda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMZING TIME!!

The cabin was great. It has all you need for a week stay, all you need is food ;-). everyone enjoyed the stay, there is a park close by for skiing. but no need to go, younger kids had a blast just outside of cabin. Thank you Jill.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jill Boyer

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Why they chose this property

For years, our family has cherished annual mountain retreats, but as our group grew to 20, finding a place big enough to accommodate everyone became a challenge. That's when we discovered this hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the views, which pictures simply can’t capture. It felt like a dream come true. We immediately set to work on renovations, and we continue to update the cabin to ensure it remains a special place for families to gather. We hope you’ll enjoy making memories here just as we have!

What makes this property unique

No matter the season, this property offers an entirely unique experience, but one thing always stays the same—the breathtaking views from the bedroom windows. Winter brings endless fun, with kids building snowmen and sledding right outside the cabin, followed by cozy hot chocolate and movie nights. Depending on the year, the snow can linger from Thanksgiving all the way to Memorial Day, making it the ultimate winter playground! With outdoor cameras, we can even update you on the snow levels before you arrive.

When the valley heat in California becomes too much, our cool mountain air offers the perfect escape. Summer is equally magical, with the Bear Valley Music Festival bringing vibrant energy, along with the chance to enjoy kayaking, hiking, biking, and soaking in the stunning natural beauty surrounding the cabin. Whether it's winter wonderland or summer adventure, this is the getaway you've been waiting for!

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