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“Big Trees Retreat,” Boasts 5BR/2.5BA, Sleeps-16. 2-level living. Dog friendly!

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A wooden table with chairs set in a forest clearing surrounded by tall trees.
A forest with a wooden deck and large tree stumps arranged in a circle.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows overlooking a deck.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a large octagonal window, and a black and white patterned rug.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a view of the forest through the windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Valley Ski
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

The Alpine Room

1 King Bed

The Bear Valley Room

1 King Bed

The Calaveras Room

1 Queen Bed

The Getaway

+4
8 Single Beds

The Murphy’s Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this cabin. Whale Rock and Balancing Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Arnold Rim Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Leland Meadows, or check out an event or a game at Ironstone Amphitheatre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
Camp Connell, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Lake Alpine - 39 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 39 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 40 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fairway View Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Lake Bistro / Snowflake Lodge Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Big Trees Retreat,” Boasts 5BR/2.5BA, Sleeps-16. 2-level living. Dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at “Big Trees Retreat,” Boasts 5BR/2.5BA, Sleeps-16. 2-level living. Dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Big Trees Retreat,” Boasts 5BR/2.5BA, Sleeps-16. 2-level living. Dog friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Big Trees Retreat,” Boasts 5BR/2.5BA, Sleeps-16. 2-level living. Dog friendly! located?

Located in Arnold, this family-friendly cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and White Pines Lake. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful Stay

Everything was clean, comfortable, plenty of towels, etc. We loved the puzzle selection and puzzle table. We were here in Summer, but think that a winter stay would be perfect, too. Nice layout to the home. We will definitely be considering staying here next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2024
We are so happy Lisa found us and enjoyed her stay. She was a pleasure to host. Lisa and guests were very respectful of our space and had great communication. We hope to host her again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Family White Christmas

All ages enjoyed our stay. Quite neighborhood. Large dining area to eat together. Beds are comfy. Kids loved the bunk bed room. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property

This cabin is awesome. Plenty of room for family/friends and kids. Lots of rooms and space to either be with everybody or if you need your own space to relax. Great property around the cabin to explore the forest. We wish we could call this our own, however we are very glad the owners make this available. We look forward to booking here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2025
It was a pleasure hosting Brice and his family. They were very respectful of the space and left things nice and tidy. We loved getting feedback on their experience and would love to host Brice and family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place. Love the spacious cabin, well-stocked kitchen and plenty of games (board games, card games, jigsaw puzzles etc) and a foosball table! A nice feature is that it also has a kids room with bunk beds (sleeps 7-8 kids). The kids really enjoyed having their own room. Plenty of firewood too, for the 2 fireplaces (1 on each floor) to heat up the cabin. There is also a portable electric heater for each bedrooms. Host is also really responsive about queries. The housekeeper even came at night of our check-in to help us with some items like dishwasher and fire starter. Great service for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay for a large group

We stayed with two other families for a total of 6 adults and 6 kids 10 and under. The house was perfect. We loved having large communal spaces with the kitchen/dining area with plenty of seating and appreciated it being connected to the living area. The kids enjoyed the game room and had so much fun in the huge bunk room. With so many bunks there was no battle for top or bottom bunks. We loved the history of the home and could feel the group/family dynamic it was built to foster. Location wise it’s a bit further from town but we loved being a bit closer to the snow and were lucky to enjoy some snow that had just fallen on the property before our arrival. I personally appreciate the details of guides, labels, and extras (like the perfectly stocked kitchen, extra blankets, and supplies for fun) and can’t imagine what else could be needed for a perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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