Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC
Welcome to our Black Bear Den! This is a quaint cabin off the main road in Blue Lake Springs, close to Fly-In Acres Lake. This cozy cabin in the woods is newly renovated with all new flooring and paint and is great for a quick getaway or family retreat. The cabin is plenty big enough for larger groups and there are tons of activities available in the nearby area.
*Club house & pool available to our guests! $20/person with guest card. Fly-In Lake scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend!
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Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We live in the mountains which is home to many different animals! Please remember to not leave trash outside!
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Arnold
Arnold is home to this holiday home. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Chatom Winery.
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
Arnold Rim Trail - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Ironstone Amphitheatre - 29 min drive - 28.8 km
Columbia State Historic Park - 52 min drive - 53.8 km
Getting around
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 138 min drive
Restaurants
Bistro Espresso - 8 min drive
The Lube Room Saloon - 13 min drive
The Red Apple - 13 min drive
Heart & Soul Country Kitchen - 9 min drive
Giant Burger - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! Heat and AC located?
Situated in Arnold, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and White Pines Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay! The cabin was nice and clean and had everything we needed. Access to the pool and club amenities was a bonus. Would definitely visit again!
This was a great property for my friends and I. We had a lot of fun and had no complaints about the property. The planning, check-in, and check-out were also very smooth thanks to David the owner!
Great cabin! The bedrooms are very spacious with comfortable beds. Owner does have to go on and fix the shower head and the tv upstairs. Besides that, everything is great.
The house is super cute, great location, quiet peaceful neighborhood in the woods! The only thing was the house was not very clean dust and cobwebs on the bedrooms, the door knobs were sticky, but otherwise a super cute place.
Me and 7 friends stayed two nights and it was perfect! There was snow on the ground and the fire was toasty. The cabin is a great size for it to feel homey and comfortable without feeling squished.
The cabin was dirty: filthy mattresses, pillows, rug, mold under the sinks, rock holding up cart in the center of the kitchen, dirty dishes and silverware in drawers and caninets. The master bedroom window had no window covering and the upstairs bathroom was missing a chunk of flooring. The refrigerator broke in the first few days of our stay and the host misled us to believe someone would be coming to repair it and didn't respond when no one showed for the appointment. He took over a day to respond. I had to secure another cabin due to the refrigerator and the mold causing my teenager's asthma to flare up. Lots of maintenance is needed to ensure this space reflects what is advertised and that it is a healthy space for people to inhabit.
Everything was excellent and process was easy. Only little "complaint" was that the cooking pans/trays were a bit under cleaned.... No big deal as there was plenty of dish soap and we did the next group who stays there a favor and cleaned them up to a sparkle!
Would not hesitate to stay here again and again!!
Black Bear Den is cozy and comfy. Brand new floors, carpet, decorations and plenty, plenty of beds. We happened to be there during a Winter Wonderland. We highly recommended renting snow shoes and trekking down the pristine and quiet trail at Spicer Snow Park. The cabin had everything we needed and we would stay there again!
Thank you for a wonderful stay! My husband and I were able to unwind and relax. We ended up getting snowed in with our two pups but were so thankful we had a place that kept us safe and warm. David was extremely accommodating and responsive since the day we booked. We appreciate it all so much. We were all very comfortable and will definitely be back.
It was a tad hot upstairs but overall very pleasant! ALSO you have now 4 bottles of maple syrup that have been accumulating over the years so have fun with that 😂 it was nice and cozy but it’s scary outside at night 😬 thanks again!
Several things wrong with the house.1 bedroom had no window covering.We had to hang a sheet for privacy.The kitchen island has a rock to hold up one corner.The upstairs bathroom flooring is torn up by the bathtub.The rug in the living room is stained and smells.Night stand drawer is broken.Overall the house wasn’t clean. You get what you pay for.
Anthony T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by David Pelz
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests