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Large cabin, Big Trees State Park, w/deck/movie-theater/game-rooms/dog friendly
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 14 209.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Arnold, CA
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park4 min drive
- Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course11 min drive
- Sierra Nevada Logging Museum12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
Common area 2
1 Double Futon
Common area 2
1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Large cabin, Big Trees State Park, w/deck/movie-theater/game-rooms/dog friendly
Welcome to Moose Crossing, our 2250 sqft isolated Dorrington forest cabin is the perfect getaway for year round fun, whether it be summer or winter activities or simply relaxing in the wrap around deck, this cabin fits all the needs. Activities galore with a huge separate pool room w/wet bar and sitting area, state of the art movie room, separate nook for the kids, and another game room. The large open floor plan opens onto the wraparound deck framed by a pine forest. Upto 12 people can sleep.
Where you will dine and relax :
Sprawling and wrapped around windowed living room with vaulted wood lined ceiling, perfect for family game time (tons of board games provided), warmed by a pellet stove. The open dining room can be accessed from the kitchen, with island seating and a 10 person dining table. The dining room also opens into the wrap around deck which holds a gas BBQ. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils including an instapot, rice cooker, toaster, blender, grinder, electric skillet (for emergencies) and a vast assortment of pots and pans, dishes, cutlery etc. .. perfect for serving up a warm meal.
Where you will sleep: Can sleep up to 14 people plus 1 baby crib upon request
* One King bed in the Master bedroom upstairs. The large bedroom has a large closet has an attached bathroom with two person shower
* Iron and ironing board provided in master closet
* One Queen bed in bedroom downstairs with large closet
* Large dorm style bedroom with 2 Queen beds and 1 Double bed and multiple, ample closet spaces
* Nook/TV room downstairs has a pull out sofa bed
* Game room downstairs has a futon bed
Bathrooms:
*Large 2 person shower master bathroom upstairs with dual sinks
* Large bathroom downstairs with dual sinks and jacuzzi tub (no oil based lotion, soap or bubble bath allowed)
* Hair dryers provided in each bathroom
Entertainment:
* Nook/tv room downstairs for kids w/board games, a book library for quiet time. lots of DVDs provided.
* Movie theater in converted large garage with theater style seating, acoustically wrap-around curtained off and a 86 inch tv and state of the art 7.1 surround sound system
* Smaller game room leading off from movie theater has multiple gaming options such as Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, Carrom Board
* Pool room with competition size pool table, tv downstairs serves as the perfect man cave with ample seating options and a wet bar to keep your drinks cool
* During Summer, the perfectly flat concrete back yard offers slide and swing set, horseshoe pit, Volleyball, basketball, badminton, cricket, soccer, football, shuffleboard
* Brand new natural fire pit: The pit sits 10 people comfortably (10 wooden natural seats), and more around. IMPORTANT NOTE: The fire pit is only operational during the permitted burning days. Due to fire hazard (generally mid May-mid Nov) time, no burning is allowed in the fire pit by the order of Fire Marshal. The violators may get arrested by the fire marshal. Please call 209-754-6588 or check https://ema.calaverasgov.us/Air-Pollution-Control/Burn-Day-Permits-and-Information to find out if burning is permitted on that given day
Other Amenities:
* Flat driveway
* Laundry on site with detergent
* High Speed WiFi
* Central HVAC
* During power outage: Don't worry, 5000W Propane powered generator eliminates gas fill-ups, which can be used in case of pretty much all necessities (please follow instructions provided)
* Large wrap around deck with outdoor seating options and BBQ for the perfect summer meal
* Hair dryers in each bathroom
* Essential amenities include iron and iron board, hangers, first aid kit
* Washer/dryer with detergent
* Child crib provided with mattress (please examine carefully before using, no crib bedding provided)
*Perfectly flat and paved backyard with galore of summer sports such as horseshoe, swig and slide set, basketball, volleyball/badminton, soccer, football, cricket. Even has shuffleboards on the paved concrete
Activities:
* ~2 miles from Big Trees State Park entrance
* 25 minutes from Bear Valley ski resort and Lake Alpine
* 10 minute drive to Stanislaus National Forest
* Tons of hiking trails
* Summer access to BTV HOA with two swimming pools, tennis courts and recreation center
* 10 minute drive to Murphy's downtown for wine and beer tasting and restaurants
* Calaveras Big Trees State Park, skiing/snowmobile at Bear Valley ski resort
*Zip lining at Moaning Caverns adventure park
* Sierra Nevada logging museum
* Kayak/canoe/paddle boat/fishing at White Pines Lake and near lakes
*White water rafting at North Fork Stanislaus River
* Cross country skiing at Bear Valley
IMPORTANT to Note:
We think Moose Junction is most comfortable for groups of 10 or fewer -- plenty of sleeping options and room to spread out. However, we can sleep up to 13. Also, due to the extra wear and tear, especially on the septic and water usage, we charge an extra person fee for groups over 10 guests (automatically added).
You have access to the whole house, game room, movie theater, backyard and the side yard.
We do not live locally, but are available by phone, email, or through the app. Our wonderful cleaner is available on-location for immediate needs.
IMPORTANT: Separate RENTAL AGREEMENT
Once you complete the reservation, you will receive a link to a separate Rental Agreement from Moose Junction. This agreement must be read and acknowledged for the rental. to be active
PET POLICY:
You are welcome to bring along up to two well-behaved, house-trained dogs. We charge $50 for upto two pets. If you have more than one pet and were only charged for two through VRBO, we will submit a request through VRBO for the additional pet fee after you have arrived.
WEATHER AND OUTAGES:
Sorry, we do not offer any refunds for storms, poor regional air quality, or weather-related outages (Comcast, PG&E, etc).
We encourage you to stay informed as best you can about weather forecasts and any planned electric utility outages. The cabin has a propane driven generator to supply power to the house during a power outage.
The generator will not, however, maintain broadband internet, if the Comcast service go down due to a widespread power outage.
We encourage you to consider purchasing a separate travel insurance policy that can provide you coverage for last-minute cancellations.
CELL PHONE COVERAGE
Please note: cell phone reception is limited in the Arnold/Dorrington area. VERIZON (and its partners like Tracfone, Xfinity Mobile) tends to be the only provider that works. You can use the wi-fi to connect your phone to use some texting services to call outside.
USING the Slides and Swing set and activities in the backyard:
please understand that with any sort of activities in the backyard come(s) with risks of falls and injuries, specially when kids are playing. lease have adult supervisions. Moose Junction would no way be liable for any injuries due to the backyard activities, and unfortunate events.
Where you will dine and relax :
Sprawling and wrapped around windowed living room with vaulted wood lined ceiling, perfect for family game time (tons of board games provided), warmed by a pellet stove. The open dining room can be accessed from the kitchen, with island seating and a 10 person dining table. The dining room also opens into the wrap around deck which holds a gas BBQ. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils including an instapot, rice cooker, toaster, blender, grinder, electric skillet (for emergencies) and a vast assortment of pots and pans, dishes, cutlery etc. .. perfect for serving up a warm meal.
Where you will sleep: Can sleep up to 14 people plus 1 baby crib upon request
* One King bed in the Master bedroom upstairs. The large bedroom has a large closet has an attached bathroom with two person shower
* Iron and ironing board provided in master closet
* One Queen bed in bedroom downstairs with large closet
* Large dorm style bedroom with 2 Queen beds and 1 Double bed and multiple, ample closet spaces
* Nook/TV room downstairs has a pull out sofa bed
* Game room downstairs has a futon bed
Bathrooms:
*Large 2 person shower master bathroom upstairs with dual sinks
* Large bathroom downstairs with dual sinks and jacuzzi tub (no oil based lotion, soap or bubble bath allowed)
* Hair dryers provided in each bathroom
Entertainment:
* Nook/tv room downstairs for kids w/board games, a book library for quiet time. lots of DVDs provided.
* Movie theater in converted large garage with theater style seating, acoustically wrap-around curtained off and a 86 inch tv and state of the art 7.1 surround sound system
* Smaller game room leading off from movie theater has multiple gaming options such as Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, Carrom Board
* Pool room with competition size pool table, tv downstairs serves as the perfect man cave with ample seating options and a wet bar to keep your drinks cool
* During Summer, the perfectly flat concrete back yard offers slide and swing set, horseshoe pit, Volleyball, basketball, badminton, cricket, soccer, football, shuffleboard
* Brand new natural fire pit: The pit sits 10 people comfortably (10 wooden natural seats), and more around. IMPORTANT NOTE: The fire pit is only operational during the permitted burning days. Due to fire hazard (generally mid May-mid Nov) time, no burning is allowed in the fire pit by the order of Fire Marshal. The violators may get arrested by the fire marshal. Please call 209-754-6588 or check https://ema.calaverasgov.us/Air-Pollution-Control/Burn-Day-Permits-and-Information to find out if burning is permitted on that given day
Other Amenities:
* Flat driveway
* Laundry on site with detergent
* High Speed WiFi
* Central HVAC
* During power outage: Don't worry, 5000W Propane powered generator eliminates gas fill-ups, which can be used in case of pretty much all necessities (please follow instructions provided)
* Large wrap around deck with outdoor seating options and BBQ for the perfect summer meal
* Hair dryers in each bathroom
* Essential amenities include iron and iron board, hangers, first aid kit
* Washer/dryer with detergent
* Child crib provided with mattress (please examine carefully before using, no crib bedding provided)
*Perfectly flat and paved backyard with galore of summer sports such as horseshoe, swig and slide set, basketball, volleyball/badminton, soccer, football, cricket. Even has shuffleboards on the paved concrete
Activities:
* ~2 miles from Big Trees State Park entrance
* 25 minutes from Bear Valley ski resort and Lake Alpine
* 10 minute drive to Stanislaus National Forest
* Tons of hiking trails
* Summer access to BTV HOA with two swimming pools, tennis courts and recreation center
* 10 minute drive to Murphy's downtown for wine and beer tasting and restaurants
* Calaveras Big Trees State Park, skiing/snowmobile at Bear Valley ski resort
*Zip lining at Moaning Caverns adventure park
* Sierra Nevada logging museum
* Kayak/canoe/paddle boat/fishing at White Pines Lake and near lakes
*White water rafting at North Fork Stanislaus River
* Cross country skiing at Bear Valley
IMPORTANT to Note:
We think Moose Junction is most comfortable for groups of 10 or fewer -- plenty of sleeping options and room to spread out. However, we can sleep up to 13. Also, due to the extra wear and tear, especially on the septic and water usage, we charge an extra person fee for groups over 10 guests (automatically added).
You have access to the whole house, game room, movie theater, backyard and the side yard.
We do not live locally, but are available by phone, email, or through the app. Our wonderful cleaner is available on-location for immediate needs.
IMPORTANT: Separate RENTAL AGREEMENT
Once you complete the reservation, you will receive a link to a separate Rental Agreement from Moose Junction. This agreement must be read and acknowledged for the rental. to be active
PET POLICY:
You are welcome to bring along up to two well-behaved, house-trained dogs. We charge $50 for upto two pets. If you have more than one pet and were only charged for two through VRBO, we will submit a request through VRBO for the additional pet fee after you have arrived.
WEATHER AND OUTAGES:
Sorry, we do not offer any refunds for storms, poor regional air quality, or weather-related outages (Comcast, PG&E, etc).
We encourage you to stay informed as best you can about weather forecasts and any planned electric utility outages. The cabin has a propane driven generator to supply power to the house during a power outage.
The generator will not, however, maintain broadband internet, if the Comcast service go down due to a widespread power outage.
We encourage you to consider purchasing a separate travel insurance policy that can provide you coverage for last-minute cancellations.
CELL PHONE COVERAGE
Please note: cell phone reception is limited in the Arnold/Dorrington area. VERIZON (and its partners like Tracfone, Xfinity Mobile) tends to be the only provider that works. You can use the wi-fi to connect your phone to use some texting services to call outside.
USING the Slides and Swing set and activities in the backyard:
please understand that with any sort of activities in the backyard come(s) with risks of falls and injuries, specially when kids are playing. lease have adult supervisions. Moose Junction would no way be liable for any injuries due to the backyard activities, and unfortunate events.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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About the area
Arnold
Located in Arnold, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 Meadowmont Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Leland Meadows, or check out an event or a game at Ironstone Amphitheatre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Arnold, CA
What's nearby
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Arnold Rim Trail - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
- Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
- Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
- White Pines Lake - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lube Room Saloon - 15 min walk
- Snack Shack - 7 min drive
- Bistro Espresso - 11 min drive
- Kalamata - 11 min drive
- Giant Burger - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Udayan Bhattacharyya

We are Silicon Valley employed engineer couple working for multi-national companies. We like travelling, nature, beer brewing and wine making, outdoor activities, sports. We like interacting and meeting new people
Why they chose this property
* Only one neighbor with abundant forest view and wildlife
* Huge multi level wrap-around deck
* Huge 86" TV with 7.1 theater sound, theater seating, under the couch lighting, remote controlled all black-out curtained movie theater
* Huge pool room with Championship pool table, 75" TV, wet bar, dart board, 7 people seating
* Extra large game room with Championship ping pong table, foosball Table, Air Hockey table, Carrom Board
* Kid's nook with TV, dvds and Blu-rays
*Abundant board games and reading books
*Concrete flat backyard good enough to play outdoor games like basketball (hoop), volleyball, badminton, cricket, soccer, throwing football (amenities provided). On concrete shuffle board.
*Absolute flat 3 side-by-side car parking. Parks upto 8 cars
* Huge multi level wrap-around deck
* Huge 86" TV with 7.1 theater sound, theater seating, under the couch lighting, remote controlled all black-out curtained movie theater
* Huge pool room with Championship pool table, 75" TV, wet bar, dart board, 7 people seating
* Extra large game room with Championship ping pong table, foosball Table, Air Hockey table, Carrom Board
* Kid's nook with TV, dvds and Blu-rays
*Abundant board games and reading books
*Concrete flat backyard good enough to play outdoor games like basketball (hoop), volleyball, badminton, cricket, soccer, throwing football (amenities provided). On concrete shuffle board.
*Absolute flat 3 side-by-side car parking. Parks upto 8 cars
What makes this property unique
* Near Bear Valley Ski resort
* minutes away from Big Trees State Park
* Abundant number of Lakes and hiking trail
* Unique property with flat and concreted backyard for number of outdoor games and seating.
* Only one neighbor forest setting
* minutes away from Big Trees State Park
* Abundant number of Lakes and hiking trail
* Unique property with flat and concreted backyard for number of outdoor games and seating.
* Only one neighbor forest setting
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