Dean Way Chalet

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Explore the area

Arnold, CA

Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course3 min drive
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum5 min drive
Calaveras Big Trees State Park5 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs

The Dean Way Chalet is a large and inviting cabin with three spacious levels in which you can spread out and enjoy. The chalet is set smack in the middle of the Sierras, and is surrounded by beautiful big trees all year round! The cabin is located in Blue Lake Springs in Arnold, California, and is waiting for you and your friends and family!

The chalet has 4 bedrooms, PLUS a loft, PLUS a full lower level with rec room and ping pong room! You can comfortably sleep 12 bodies in beds!

Bear Valley ski resort is only 25 minutes away from the cabin! In both winter and summer, it's a fabulous, family-friendly alternative to busy Tahoe resorts, and a MUCH easier drive! Outside this special cabin, in summer you are steps away from two lakes with beaches, as well as access to all the fabulous recreation that Blue Lake Springs has to offer. Tennis, basketball, swimming pools, shuffleboard, organized kids' activities, bingo nights, outdoor movies, playground, volleyball, Snowflake Lodge Restaurant, and more! Not to mention nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park and numerous golf courses. In winter there is snow all around the cabin and numerous sno-parks, cross country skiing trails, and of course, Bear Valley!

Of course, you don't have to leave the chalet at all to have a wonderful vacation in the mountains. The possibilities are endless -- you can enjoy a barbeque on the spacious deck and admire the tall trees surrounding the cabin, you can play in the snow all around the cabin during winter, you can make a fire and play games inside (puzzles and games are provided too), or you can swing on the authentic chair lift swing hanging from the deck. Our guests tell us that simply hanging out at the cabin is always a highlight of their vacations! And if you must work, we now have two separate workstations (desks and desk chairs) available to make it comfortable for you.

Property manager

Sandy

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Complete rental rules are contained in Exhibit A to the Rental Agreement. Covid-19 Related Matters are contained in Exhibit B to the Rental Agreement.

No entry unless personalized agreement is filled out, signed/initialed where indicated, then scanned/emailed back to owner, with copy of govt ID.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Arnold Rim Trail - 13 min walk
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 3 min drive
White Pines Lake - 5 min drive
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 5 min drive
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

Bistro Espresso - 4 min drive
The Lube Room Saloon - 9 min drive
Red Apple - 13 min drive
Arnold Chinese Restaurant - 6 min drive
El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs located?

This family-friendly Arnold cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Stanislaus National Forest and Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia M.

18 Mar 2024

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

Great place to Stay!

The check in process was really fast,as soon as we get in we were excited to explore the place, place are good except for the bathroom toilet, it looks like they didn’t used that for a while so stain stayed but i’m sure it’ll came off after more cleaning.And don’t forget to bring your own towels and bed sheets.!The bedrooms are perfect for us and have some spaces for other kids,basement are perfect for the kids and adults with couple of games to choose from,Just a concerned about the lock, I wish they have a lock inside the door downstair in the future, so it’s okay to leave the kids down .The kitchen was great! All the things we need were there.We did a lot of cooking and grilling outside and it was awesome! There was a wifi ,but really hard to get a service outside.Overall our stayed were great! The host Sandy’s amazing! Recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen V.

4 Sept 2023

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

Lots of space and great for kids!

Highly recommend the property to a big group wanting to stay together. Beds were comfortable. Make sure to read the listing bc you need to bring your own towels and sheets. Fortunately, our friends were coming up after us and were able to bring them for us as well. Cleaning could have been a little more thorough as some of the dishes had food stuck on them and there were a lot of cobwebs on the lights. That is probably the only place I could knock this property bc otherwise it was a great place to stay. :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

carlos s.

31 July 2023

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

Exactly as advertised, perfect setting

Family enjoyed every meal in this spacious cabin, excellent patio & bbq!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

26 July 2023

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

Great cabin for family. The area offers many activities for all. I recommend the Dean Chalet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

18 July 2023

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

Great get-away

Great location, close to do many activities. Tons of sleeping, seating and space. Kitchen and bbq great . 4 adults and 6 teenagers, we had a blast!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy

We are two families from the Bay Area who own this vacation rental together. We have owned the cabin since 2007, and we have spent every year making improvements and updating things so that our guests have great experiences. We also enjoy the cabin with our (5 total) children when it is not rented out. There is so much to do in Arnold, and our cabin makes for an easy, special getaway. The kids love the ping pong and in winter, the sledding right outside. In summer, we spend a lot of time floating on the lakes!