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Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Woodburning Stove in center of living space
Main Level looking toward the loft
Well equipped kitchen with all new appliances.
Loft with Pool table, foosball, games, daybed and a desk
Exterior of home

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Meadowmont Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Oak Casino
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Full Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access

Summary:

Escape to our family & pet-friendly mountain chalet in Blue Lake Springs! This year-round retreat is perfect for groups, just 30 mins from Bear Valley Ski Area. Enjoy a cozy interior with a woodstove, multiple game rooms (pool, foosball), and access to a community pool & private lakes. Your perfect mountain adventure basecamp!



The Space:

Step into a cozy mountain retreat with vaulted wood ceilings and a warm woodstove. This spacious, multi-level home is perfect for families and groups seeking fun and relaxation. The open-plan main floor features a comfortable living room and a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances. A large deck off the living area offers BBQ grills and outdoor dining furniture, perfect for enjoying the forest views.



Property Layout:

* **Main Level:** Features the primary living area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom.

* **Upstairs Loft:** A fantastic game room with a pool table and foosball table. This level also includes a dedicated workspace with a desk and chair, plus a single bed.

* **Lower Level:** Offers a separate hangout space with a ping pong table, a large third bedroom with one queen and two twin beds, and a second full bathroom.



Guest Access:

Guests will have private and exclusive access to the entire three-level home.



Your private access includes:

* The entire chalet, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, and game rooms.

* Fast Wi-Fi throughout the property.

* Convenient on-site parking.



As part of your stay, you also receive guest access to the Blue Lake Springs Snowflake Recreation Facility and the nearby Fly-In-Acres Lake, which include:

* Swimming pool

* Private lake and beach access

* Shared gym

* Volleyball and basketball courts

* Shuffleboard and a playground

* Day or week passes available for a fee



The Neighborhood:

Blue Lake Springs is a centrally located neighborhood in Arnold, CA. It is a peaceful and quiet mountain community with a nice recreation center, pool, tennis courts, volleyball, shuffleboard, playground, large format games and scheduled summer activities for kids.



Getting Around:

The property is located 5 minutes drive to Big Trees Market, local restaurants and gas stations.



Other Things to Note:

* **Community Amenities:** Please be aware that access to community amenities such as the swimming pool and private lakes is seasonal, typically available during the summer months. Please check for current prices, operating hours and availability.

* **Security:** For your safety and the security of the property, there are exterior security cameras installed. You can purchase day or week passes for these amenities



Interaction with Guests:

We respect our guests' privacy but are available via the app or phone if you have any questions or need assistance during your stay. Enjoy the peace and quiet of your private mountain getaway!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please comply with the parking regulations and show consideration for our neighbors by limiting excessive noise.

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Meadowmont Golf Course and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, mountain climbing and cycling.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Meadowmont Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 20 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 42 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 58 min drive - 76.7 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Apple - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Chalet with Game Loft & Pool Access located?

This family-friendly Arnold cabin is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Meadowmont Golf Course, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Arnold Rim Trail. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hayonmusic

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing place for a family!! Place warms up nice, and the amenities are GREAT…but the biggest highlight here are the excellent hosts!! They were on point and always available, we had a blast for our holiday trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen and Vince B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jono & Keri were great hosts - very responsive and flexible. And the house was perfect for a relaxing post-holiday family get away. Very comfortable and functional, with fun extras like the pool table and added space for teens downstairs. Hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most equipped place i have ever stayed at. It has everything you need! The stay was amazing. The family had a blast. I want to see your other places. We'll tell all our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this cabin we will return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne I.

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

Wonderful Arnold retreat!

Ample sleeping areas. We all enjoyed the loft game room and the overall local was wonderful! Our dog was allowed to join in our trip and we are grateful that this property is pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Bear Valley Fun

Eight of us with one golden retriever had a blast snowmobiling and sledding at Bear Valley. This home accommodated us well. Owners were very responsive. Fun times playing pool, fooze ball and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

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

BEST ever1

We were a a large family group of eight: myself (the grandmother, my two daughters, their husbands, three grandchildren, and two small dogs) . We had a wonderful time staying at this cabin. We have gone to the area almost every year for the past 10 years, and this was the best rental ever. It had everything we needed. It was beautifully clean, had everything a kitchen could ever need, and even a table where we could all sit together. The loft playroom was the draw for the holden. I now need to learn to play pool! We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Fun cabin in the woods

What a great cabin! Plenty of room for two families with teenage kids. Great cabin for a dog since the deck is fenced in with gates. Beds were comfy and since the weather was kind of cold we took advantage of the amazing wood burning stove. It was so cozy. We loved the pool table and ping pong table. Jono was an amazing host and very responsive! Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly K., Los Angeles area

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

Wonderful place for a group

Spacious and comfortable, this house accommodates a large group of friends. There's a huge loft with a pool table and games, table tennis and darts downstairs, a big couch, big table, good kitchen. The location is pleasant and quiet (not walking distance to the store, but easy to get to), conveniently close to the Big Trees Park, and between Bear Valley (cross country skiing) and Murphys/Angels Camp, so we could enjoy visiting those even when it rained for three days straight. The host responds to questions very promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole K.

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

Amazing location, dog-friendly, fun house

First time to Arnold, and we loved it! It's in a very quiet neighborhood where it's easy to walk the dogs. We took them snow-shoeing in the super-deep snow in Bear Valley, but enjoyed not having to deal with slick roads in Arnold itself. There were some surprisingly good restaurants nearby, and we also enjoyed cooking in the well-designed kitchen. Everything we needed was there. The one surprise (and we've been in touch with the owners about this) is that I did not expect to need the wood-burning stove to adequately heat the house. Somehow I was under the impression that it was there for charm, but that the house would be well-heated otherwise. That was not the case, but we quickly got in the groove with the wood-burning stove and ended up enjoying it. Just a word to the wise that -- in winter -- you'll need to start your morning by building a fire. Once it got going, however, we were quite toasty and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina O.

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

2 families and dog

We really enjoyed our stay and the place was perfect for us. Our family took over the downstairs and our friends took the middle floor. The dog was comfortable on the enclosed porch and could also come out to what looked like a small dog run off the downstairs. The loft was fun for all, with the pool table and foosball. Kitchen and dining table was comfortable and had all the basics. There were even some ziplock bags that came in handy. That said, there were a few little things that were not A+ (but we didn’t seek that), like a number of clocks were showing different times in the house, and a couple of things were broken in the downstairs bathroom. Also, maybe I didn’t read very carefully that in order to use the swimming pool and all the other things the club had to offer, we had to pay 20$/person. Since we only planned to splash for an hour and we were a group of 10 people, we decided it was not worth it for us. We ended up going to White Pines Lake and splashing for free. Got to see a bald eagle catch some fish right in front of us. It was pretty cool. Next time we will have more experience and can plan to spend a day at the club, which looked pretty fun and had a lot to offer. Overall it was a great stay and we are very grateful to Jono for offering the house to us. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin with lots of space and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at the Chalet with our family of 6 adults, 4 children (1 under 2), and 2 dogs. A large dining table allowed us to all sit together for meals. The kitchen was very well supplied, and the wood stove kept us all warm and cozy. The children loved the upstairs loft with pool table, foosball, and games; and the downstairs ping pong table, dart board, and 2nd TV. There is also a dog run under the house. This home is just up the hill from Hwy. 4 and close to lots of activities. We highly recommend this home for families - it was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great relaxing girls weekend.

Plenty of space and didn't need to leave to have fun. Only thing missing was a pair of scissors;)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Perfect for a family gathering

We absolutely loved staying at this cabin! We are an extended family of six and the cabin was extremely spacious with enough room for everyone. The kids loved the game room in the loft and it was the perfect layout for a family gathering. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the amenities and more. The neighborhood was quiet and very family friendly with only a short drive to the Blue Lake Springs area and Fly in Acres Lake. The owner was very helpful and responsive and we felt right at the home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

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

Relaxing Low Key Get Away

We came up for a mid week getaway with our kids and found the perfect place to settle in and be together. Plenty of space for lounging, playing games and cooking. Lots to do with nearby parks, lakes, wine tasting, Big Trees and even a fun mini golf excursion in Murphy’s. Looking forward to staying here again and exploring more of what the area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jono Stevens

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We love coming to the mountains with our kids for summer and winter activities; Skiing and sledding in winter, water sports, golf and tennis in the summer. We love swimming in the community pool and private lake just down the road. There are a couple of great restaurants at BLS and Sequoia Woods. Enjoying time with family in the mountains is fun for all ages.

Why they chose this property

Blue Lake Springs is the premiere neighborhood in Arnold, offering two private lakes, a clubhouse at Snowflake Lodge with community pool and games/fitness, an open to the public country club, and more. Centrally located close to town, and easy to get up the road to Bear Valley Ski Resort.

What makes this property unique

Pool table in the loft, dedicated work space, plenty of space for everyone, quiet neighborhood, ample parking, large deck, heated radiant floors (cozy for winter).

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