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Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub!

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Varela Mountain House
Deck
Hot Tub
Great Room
Great Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, White Pines Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub!

This stunning pet friendly executive home in Meadowmont is full of style, comfort and fun! The Varela Mountain House boasts 2700 square feet of custom amenities including a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, fully equipped kitchen, enormous living room with vaulted ceilings, rec room with pool table, private hot tub on the back deck, air hockey and wet bar, central heating and air conditioning (downstairs only), heated bathroom floors, and a luxurious master suite with exquisite fixtures and heated jet tub with LED lights. Enjoy accommodations for 15 guests year-round with completely level access, plenty of parking and snow removal contract in the winter. You will find yourself only a short drive from shopping, dining, and local entertainment like Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, and many beautiful local public lakes! Enjoy a day in Murphys too (only 20 minutes away) where you will find exquisite restaurants and over 23 wine tasting rooms right along Main Street.

This home is a true mountain gem! Bedrooms: Varela Mountain House is a two-story home that accommodates 15 guests in 4 bedrooms. The first three bedrooms are located upstairs. The first is the Master bedroom with a King bed and Queen bed, the second bedroom has a Queen bed, the third bedroom has 2 Bunk Beds each with Twin over Fulls. The fourth bedroom is on the main floor with 1 Twin over Full bunk bed. This home has 2 full bathrooms (upstairs) and one half-bathroom (main floor).

Private Hot tub, air hockey, foosball, basketball arcade, basketball hoop, TV, master suite with attached bathroom, central heat, air conditioning (downstairs only), woodstove, fenced yard for Fido (firewood provided), gas BBQ (propane provided) (propane provided), washer, dryer, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, dishwasher, and coffee maker. Linens and towels are included. Level driveway and lot.

Maximum 15 guests. 2 Dogs permitted with pet fee, Private Hot Tub (serviced before and after each guest). No smoking, no check-ins on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day. Patio furniture is seasonal.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1555572vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Chatom Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • White Pines Lake - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Red Apple - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Heart & Soul Country Kitchen - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub!?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub! on 17 Aug 2026 start from AU$454, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Cabin in Arnold w/Rec Room, Fenced Yard, Private Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly Arnold cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, White Pines Lake and Arnold Rim Trail. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with lots of space and fun games for the family to play. Hot tub was really nice and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and the amenities. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home, lots of space to spend out. Rooms were large. Plenty of bedding. And towels. Kitchen well equipped. Hot tub was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the space and amenities. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified

8/10 Good

WANLING P.

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

Enjoyed our stays!

We had our young adult retreat in Arnold and this house is located at a great spot providing easy access to shops and trail. It was really clean and spacious for our fellowship.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcelina L, L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice but needs some repairs; deck boards by rails have holes that can injure someone stepping in that area. One set of blinds need to be replaced and the host should information the renters that only certain types of pots & pans can be used to operate glass top stove. Lucky there was a bbq pit with burner to cook on. Buttons on stove vent don’t come on unless they are pressed several times. Maybe from much use. No oven. The broken oven was in garage. Needs curtains or blinds in kitchen & 1 bedroom for privacy. the plus side: Cabin was clean and roomy inside. The jacuzzi tub in master bedroom was very nice. The hot tub was great. Fireplace was warm & cozy. Living room has a very nice big & comfortable sectional couch. Rec room was very entertaining. Dining area was very nice. Kitchen was well equipped. Very nice to have bbq pit with burner and fire pit on the deck. Towels were great and bathrooms were clean. Would recommend this cabin to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the cabin's amenities. Pots/Pans for the induction stove are provided at the home, but we can label them to make it more clear which to use. The new oven has been installed, we appreciate your understanding not being able to use that while in house. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa M.

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

Nice place

Very roomie and nice for large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed the home and your stay! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich D.

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

Great cabin

Perfect cabin , all the conveniences of home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Getaway

Good spot, centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cade L.

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

Spacious

Loved the house. Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula H.

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

4th of July family get together

The house is great for families, lots for kids to do. Fun activities close by. The kids loved the game room and everyone enjoyed the spa. The beds are a bit uncomfortable and it would be nice to leave extra pillow cases and blankets for guests who would like them. The kitchen had everything needed but some pieces need updates as well. Flatwear was in rough shape and knives were dull. Our pups came with us and the property was great for dogs traveling with the family. Property manager was very responsive.Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thank you for the detailed review. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve the property for future guests. We're glad to hear that your family and pets enjoyed the amenities and activities nearby. Your comments about the beds, kitchen, and flatware are noted, and we will address these issues to ensure a more comfortable and well-equipped stay for our guests. We value your input and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

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

Beautiful Arnold Cabin

Beautiful family getaway cabin. We loved the level access into this cabin. We’ve rented many cabins in Arnold and this was definitely our favorite. We played lots of games, watched movies, spent time on the back deck and hot tub. Took a short drive the White Pines Lake for the day. It truly was a wonderful few days with out family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great house for multiple families

Our group enjoyed our stay at Varela Mountain House. There is plenty of room for little kids, teens and adults to all co-exist under one roof. The game room was a hit and the comfy living room was great for movie nights. Plenty of storage as well.The house could use more silverware, plates and bowls; it wasn’t an issue for us because we brought our own disposable items, but I could see it being a problem for others.All in all, we had a great time and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
Thank you for your review of Varela Mountain House. We are delighted to hear that your group enjoyed their stay and found the ample space, game room, and living room to be well-suited for your needs. We appreciate your feedback regarding the need for additional silverware, plates, and bowls, and will address this to ensure a more complete experience for our future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

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

Great Spot for Girls Weekend

We had such a lovely time, the house was the perfect spot to get away while still being close to Murphy's for some dining and wine tasting. We did have a visit from the sheriff, apparently the left side of the driveway is not a part of the property. Having more distinct parking instructions or a clearer marker of the property line would be helpful for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Family fun

This house was perfect for our large family. Everyone had a bed to sleep in and three bathrooms was perfect. The game room kept everyone entertained. The heated floors in the bathroom was a treat. If I had to make any recommendations, I would suggest providing towels for the hot tub and extra towels for the kitchen. The bed we slept on in the master bedroom, so comfortable!!! But the kids said their beds were not. We will for sure come back!!! With or without the kids ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
Hi Angel. Thank you for the feedback, and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Great house for families

We (4 adults, 4 children and two dogs) really enjoyed the house. It was in a great location with grocery store not far away. There was plenty of rooms for everyone. All four kids had their own room! There was a closet full of kids toys. I loved the front yard being fenced in but the dogs had to go out the front door to go outside. I wish there were more board games, cards or puzzles for families to play. The kitchen needs new/more silverware, better knives, cookie sheets and spatulas. The beds were TERRIBLE, the bunk beds were ok, the master and single bed room were lumpy old and very very uncomfortable. The uncomfortable beds would be the ONLY reason we wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2025
Thank you for your detailed review of the house. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that overall your group enjoyed the property and its amenities. We will take your comments about the kitchen equipment and the mattresses into consideration to make improvements for future guests. Your input is valuable in helping us enhance the experience. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie M.

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

Great space and stay but...

The kitchen was bare. We had 9 forks for 17 people. No paper towels to start either. The smoke alarm was pulled off from the wall (and I need it for my cooking. haha). and the bare minimum of blankets and towels. Lastly - the process with cedar creek to drop key at the end of the day is a drag. back tracking and one extra step. but in regards to making memories and a great space, 100%!! Just come a little more prepared :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Haakon F.

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

Long mountain weekend

Overall stay was good. Kids had a great time at the house. We had six teenagers and 5 year old. There was plenty of beds for all the kids and adults. The master has a wonderful bathtub. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and the deck. We ate outside every night with plenty of space on the deck. Cons of the house, the fridge did not work so we had to put everything in the garage fridge. Minor inconvenience not that big but the cleaning crew did not do the best job there were dirty socks in one of the outside planters and some old socks in the master bedroom. The deck is in need of a lot of repairs be careful walking on it bare footed as a lot of nails are popped up and cane hurt your feet. Especially if you have little ones. The kitchen need’s upgraded pots and pans. Other than those minor things it’s a great place for a large family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eovaldo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice Mtn Home with appliances not working

Great experience. The house is ample and comfortable with great beds, great deck and great kitchen. Huge living room with many amenities When we arrived we found out that Kitchen Fridge not working. (Compressor is gone ). And also the Dryer not working. Both issues should have been reported to us prior to our arrival and not late when we already had the full family at this home. Fortunately, they had already installed a spare fridge found inside the garage. Not sure why home was rented before doing full testing on all appliances and disclosing the renters of their status Please next time test all your appliances and make sure all working in good condition. Overall we are very happy and loved this home and we do recommend staying at this gorgeous Arnold Mountain House. Thank you !! We hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leslie L.

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

Decent Property

Overall our stay was pretty good but there were several things that kept us from rating this property At check in, I was given the incorrect keys twice before finally receiving the correct ones for the property we were staying at. Not major, but was a slight inconvenience. The pictures on the listing showed a couch that was different from what was in the home. The couch blocked the living room flow and made it difficult to have conversations with others. The game area was also right next to the living room, so any time the air hockey or basketball games were being used, it was hard to speak to one another in the living room or hear the tv because they make a lot of noise. The pictures showed that there was a laundry room, but we didnt have access to it during our stay. We only saw a washer or dryer sitting unplugged in the garage. We were unable to get the stove to work and had to adjust our mealplan. It would turn on but then would shut off before heating up. The deck outside is in need of updating and we anticipated that it would have been dusted off prior to our arrival. The tables and chairs were full of dust and we had to clean before being able to use them. The deck itself felt very old and there were several boards popping up with nails sticking out. The railing also didnt seem sturdy in certain areas so it didnt feel super safe for the little kids to walk around. It also could have been bigger since the cabin is supposed to be able to accomodate 15 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you for the detailed feedback regarding your stay. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We will review the issues you've mentioned, and make the necessary improvements. We wish you would have reached out during your stay, we could have solved some of this while you were in the home. Your input is valuable and helps us enhance the guest experience. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

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

Great cabin!

Beautiful home close to everything in Arnold. Plenty of room for 3 families! Great kitchen and hot tub. Loved the game room! The bed situation is a bit awkward but we worked it out. The lake in town was perfect! We even saw a bear right across the street going into the neighbor’s garage!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Perfect for family gathering…

Had an amazing weekend stay with 11 adults, 4 kids, and 1 dog. This house is beautiful, large, and comfortable. We spent so much time in the game room playing pop a shot and foosball. The hot tub was very relaxing. Just an overall enjoyable and relaxing stay. Pros: TVs in every room, there was a dog crate (this is an underrated perk that should be highlighted and called out in the listing. We wouldn’t have packed our crate had we known.), grill, hot tub, games, lots of natural light, two car garage. Cons: We didn’t like that the only gated area was in the front of the house that meant the dog was either in the front by herself or in the house, she couldn’t be with us while we hung out in the back deck and hot tub. There were any included shampoo, lotion, or body soap. The pool table/air hockey combo was broken so the table doesn’t lock. That meant we could get by with the air hockey but impossible to play pool. Overall, would totally stay here again. We’ve already talked about wanting to do an annual stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tereza V.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Great location to the dining and store. Spacious house, clean cozy and great hot tub. With exceptional service from the realtor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Good time with fam.

Rented property to hang out with the fam and kids. Had a great time. Close to bear valley and in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

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

Wonderful house for a family vacation!

We had a wonderful Christmas celebration at the Varela house. The rooms are larger than they look in pictures, the kitchen had plenty of cookware and utensils, the games were fun, couches were comfy, there were even a few luxurious features like a heated bathroom floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Let loose get away

The place was beautiful, most definitely enough space for everyone! Was definitely roomy. Kids had a blast with the game room. The tv in the game room didn’t work. Or the remotes didn’t have batteries. Wasn’t too big of a deal for us tho, we just enjoyed music. And did movie time in the living room. Kinda annoying there is not extra paper towels in the kitchen. But again not that big of a deal we brought some from home with us. Also would have been nice to supply shampoo and conditioner and soap. But we also just brought our own. It was just a few little things that were a bummer. But not a deal breaker, tv up stairs in the one queen room didn’t work or we just had a hard time figuring out. But that guest didn’t mind she just used her laptop. Washer and dryer made life a bit easier for us. Hot tub was great! Kids enjoyed that also! Again overall we had a blast, would definitely stay here again! Memories were definitely made! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

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

Great property for a large group

Enjoyed a great few days celebrating our son's birthday and graduation. The property is very spacious, there were 13 of us and we didn't feel crowded. The games room is an excellent addition and the hot tub was awesome. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

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