Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!
Welcome to Buck Meadows Chalet! Looking for a great home base to explore the Sierra Nevada and Calaveras County? We're it! We love our home away from home, and know you will, too! Centrally located in Arnold, our updated four bedroom, two bath, chalet-style cabin has all the comforts of home and more for you.
We have a fully-equipped kitchen, and a dining room table that seats up to eight, with three more seats at our peninsula. A super comfy and large living room sectional couch awaits you in the living room, along with tons and tons of board games and puzzles, a little reading nook and library with books for both kids and adults, a Smart TV so you can sign into your streaming services (Peacock Streaming Service included), and a Blu-ray/DVD player. Completing the downstairs floor plan, you'll find a bathroom/laundry room combo, along with two bedrooms, each with its own Smart TV.
Upstairs, you'll find two more large bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom includes a game room with two arcade games, a gaming console with over 1,200 games on it, a 20-in-1 foosball/ping pong/air hockey/etc. table, and super-sized connect four game. The game room also has a lovely little balcony that gives you a great viewpoint from which to watch the four-legged visitors that frequently visit us.
Buck Meadows Chalet has central heating and air, as well as a wood-burning fireplace. We provide high quality towels and bed linens for you, and also included multi-plugs with USB charging ports for your convenience. Each bedroom has its own chest of drawers for your use, and the downstairs bedrooms each has its own closet for your use, as well.
Our driveway has a mild slope to it, and fits four cars comfortably, making winter parking easier (there is no on street parking allowed in our subdivision). Arnold does get ice and snow in the winter, so be sure to carry chains with you if you are visiting us during those times.
Here are just a few of our favorite attractions within a 30 mile radius of Buck Meadows Chalet: Arnold Rim Trail - 0.7 mile White Pines Lake - 2.5 miles Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 4.4 miles Murphys, CA (wine tasting!) - 11.6 miles Ironstone Vineyards and Amphitheater - 13.1 miles Mercer Caverns - 13.2 miles Cave and Mine Adventures (Moaning Cavern) - 17.1 miles California Caverns - 20.5 miles Columbia State Historic Gold Rush Park - 24.8 miles Bear Valley Ski Resort - 26.8 miles Lake Alpine - 29.6 miles
NOTES: - We are happy to host you in our own home-away-from-home. We live in the Central Valley, and use this as our home-way-from-home, too. Please treat this house as your own. -We will absolutely not tolerate loud partying, so if you are looking for a place to do so, please look elsewhere. We know all our neighbors and will hear about any inappropriate behavior. Quiet hours are enforced, and are from 10:00pm-7:30am. - We are not liable for refunds due to Covid, PG&E, internet, or cell tower outages. We are always willing to rebook a trip due to heavy snow. - The property requires a full flight of stairs to reach the front door, and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - The property requires stairs to access 2 of the 4 bedrooms. These areas may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - Your safety matters. This property features two exterior security cameras. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. - Signed rental agreement and government issued photo ID of renter required to complete reservation.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: ***We sleep 11 adults comfortably***, with four queen beds, one full bed, and one twin bed.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Arnold
Located in Arnold, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
White Pines Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Arnold Rim Trail - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 135 min drive
Restaurants
The Lube Room Saloon - 13 min drive
Bistro Espresso - 4 min drive
Snack Shack - 10 min drive
The Red Apple - 10 min drive
Giant Burger - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway! on 27 Mar 2026 start from AU$400, 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 Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Come stay & play in our family-friendly cabin...your very own mountain getaway! located?
This family-friendly Arnold holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, White Pines Lake and Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lots of fun things to do in the home and close by. We enjoyed our stay and everything was listed accurately. Easy check in and check out, great communion from host.
Cabin had everything we could ask for on our family’s holiday trip…games, plenty of beds rooms and space, ease of access, deer in the morning. Thank you for sharing with us!
Easy check in - appreciated that there were clear instructions that felt friendly and welcoming (not a list of rules), and matched the information on the listing. The house was lovely and clean - we felt right at home! I also really appreciated the host’s timely responses about road conditions and suggestions for groceries.
It’s all like the pictures and more!! If you are skeptical or doubt when you see pictures of this place that’s how I was but when I got there this place was just like described and looks. Perfect picture! Perfect place!!
This property was wonderful, owners are generous and provide ALL necessities as well as entertainment with an amazing selection of games. My only suggestion would be to clean all the deck area and provide seating in order for guest to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Angela C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you for your review and feedback! We do have seating for eight on the deck, along with our long deck bench that seats even more!
We got together with friends and family for a weekend of wine tasting and a concert. This house suited our needs perfectly! Bedrooms were nice, comfy beds, fluffy towels, nice bathrooms, well stocked kitchen and great porch for outdoor socializing. We made dinner one night and breakfast both mornings and had room to sit around the table together. We had a great time and definitely recommend!
It was great. The house was clean and well stocked. It was close to the grocery store and various attractions. There was plenty of driveway parking. We were able to see the deer outside. Thanks for sharing your cabin with us.
Very easy check in/check out process. Managers were easy to get ahold of, friendly and answered my questions. Excellent location of cabin. Super close to White Pines Lake, Calaveras State Park (Big Trees), Mercer Caverns, stores and restaurants. Cabin matched its online description. We loved the game room, big sectional couch and dining room. House was clean and well stocked with supplies. The only supplies I would have added were ice trays and garbage bags. We loved the cabin overall and would definitely stay there again!
Katie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ido B.
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Nice house but not enough facilities
This house has great potential. It is big, clean and has games and books. However, it is written in vrbo it fits 12 people, while it has only 11 beds. In addition, there were only 9 towels. The host was very nice but didn't answer our complaint. We still had a great time, but we had to bring an extra mattress and towels. I'm sure this place could be great if those things would be fixed.
Ido B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
We were disappointed to see this review, as our listing and our VRBO conversations with you prior to booking confirmed that we had beds to sleep 11, and that you would need to bring an air mattress to accommodate 12. Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to address the mistake with the towels, as you did not bring this to our attention until after you checked out. We are always open to communication with our guests, and address any issues as soon as they are brought to our attention.
This property exceeded our expectations and would love to visit again soon. We visited over Labor Day Weekend and were impressed by how available the owners were with questions I had about the property. They answered the questions within minutes of me asking! They even let us check in at 10am instead of the normal check in time. The house is extremely clean and was set up perfectly for our growing family of 12. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms had plenty of towels. The game room in the upstairs was perfect and provided lots of laughs every evening. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Great wrap around deck, barbeque and parking for four cars. Wonderful location close to Big Trees and White Pines Lake. Don't look anywhere else if you are looking to stay in the Arnold area. Thank you for letting us stay in your property!
We loved staying at this home and can’t wait to come back! There were 11 of us, 6 adults and our 5 teens—we were close to everything we wanted to do but also completely content to hang out at the house, relax and play games. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking for a crowd! House was so clean and well appointed.
Lovely home that worked beautifully bringing the family together to celebrate our graduations. Loved the stenciling on the kitchen cabinets, which made cooking the family meals so easy. Nicely stocked kitchen supplies. Family game room and stock of games was a special treat.
Thank you for sharing your home.
Beth H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Becky Peace and Jennifer Williams
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