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

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Exterior
Updated kitchen and dining area. Table seats 8+ and island seats 3.
Bedroom on main floor with queen bed
Large bedroom with king bed, desk and desk chair for remote working.
Loft with two bedrooms, bathroom and desk area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪5 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

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Meadowmont Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Arnold Rim Trail - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • White Pines Lake - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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 1 mi (2 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Q.

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

Great location, lots of space

Easy to get to off of Hwy 4. Accurate listing. Lots of space for group, lower level game rooms a nice perk! Could use a deep clean in some areas, but overall reasonably clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bridgett V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Check in was easy, communication was great. We come to Arnold every year in a large group. Best to bring everything you'll need as far as hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels. The house had very minimal but it was also noted in the rental agreement as such may not be enough. The house could ues a deep clean more so than just a wipe down. There was plenty of pillows, bring extra blankets, as each bed excluding the futon has only 1 We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Family snow trip

This house was just perfect for our group of 3 families with kids ranging from 5 to 13. The downstairs game rooms were a hit, house had everything you could need, and there was so much room to spread out. It had a cozy comfortable feel. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Dean Way Chalet

Lovely stay. Short drive to the snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diem L.

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

Great place to stay

The cabin is huge and clean the neighborhood is quiet and safe the Lake at
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia M.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dean Way Chalet

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great Getaway!

Sandy hosts a great property: spacious, clean, and perfect for our group. She also was great to communicate with, and forward with all the information we may need for a good stay. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dulce C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Snow trip

We had lots of FUN there was a lot of snow we went to go see the big trees we had a beautiful experience there .We also went down to the snow park we all enjoy our self in this cabinn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great Cabin

Great cabin and Sandy was very responsive to any questions
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa C.

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

Great Place

would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!

We stayed here for Christmas with our family. And had an absolutely WONDERFUL time. The cabin was spacious and very clean. Lots of beds and two large game rooms for kids to play in downstairs. Overall just fantastic experience. Sandy helped us out and was so very good to work with us to accommodate our large family. We enjoyed the cabin IMMENSELY. It exceeded our expectations!! We definitely plan to book again! 100% recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adria F., Union City, USA

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

Such a good house!

This house was amazing! There were lots of sleeping options which was good for our 2 families of 4. The kids were able to watch movies and play games in the downstairs game room while adults can be upstairs. The scenery was beautiful and was very peaceful in the morning. The layout was great and we loved the open concept.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Prateek M.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Avoid this unit during Summer!

Cons: Unbearable heat inside the unit. Fans provided were of no use ( either broken with safety hazard or good for one person just like personal usb fan). Temp inside the unit was 86 F at 1 AM. We travelled withs mall children and spending night was miserable. BBQ grill was all dirty and greasy Its old house and you may expect things that way Host charged for garbage disposal despite we securely close the lid for outside enclosure and excess trash was also securely kept in kitchen to avoid encounter with animals. Host should mention about the heat wave and that the house is not equipped to host people in this heat wave but there was no communication. Pros: Location was alright with greenery. After sending several emails, we decided to checkout as it was so bad, host asked us to buy more fans for second night. We had to spend our vacation to go to store and buy fans for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great home in a beautiful wood close to everything

The cabin has all the necessities, is in a very convenient location close to everything. Only 28 minutes from bear valley and even closer to some snow parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Fun cabin for a big group

Had a great time here! Property was easy to access and there was lots of space for our party of eight. The co-owner was very prompt and helpful with regard to communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

thanksgiving family

There is a sharp piece on the frame on the king size bed. received several scratches. the deck was covered with pine needles A nice house with plenty of room for our dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kate M.

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

Nice place, great communication

We really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for two families and our teens enjoyed the downstairs rooms. It was very hot when we visited, so we appreciated the fans they provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall good

It was overall good. Would recommend some more fans as it was super warm and the kids weren’t able to sleep upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Jennifer J., Pacifica, CA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Misleading listing

Not suitable for families; deck is falling apart and dangerous; carpet didn’t seem clean; sink was leaking from behind and dripping out onto the floor. Silly things like there wasn’t enough toilet paper, paper towels or hand soap. No towels or sheets, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Perfect group family getaway

We had a lovely stay here with three families. Our children had so much fun in the dowstairs play rooms, and the adults were able to comfortably relax on the deck and all eat together. It's a perfect house for this kind of getaway. We come to Arnold every year and Blue Lake Springs is just the best! ***Remember to bring your own sheets and towels though! We missed this in the fine print of the rental agreement and had to scramble to buy and borrow sheets when we arrived.***
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

suzie B.

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

Great cabin, nice location, sleeps a bunch!

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It’s clean, has a nice kitchen, and tons of beds! The kids loved the game rooms. Property does not provide any toys, snow shovels, towels or sheets. Would have been nice if they had plastic deck chairs, sleds, and salt and pepper. Check out the big trees state park up the road, and Murphy’s down the hill. We were disappointed with the Mexican restaurant and stores in Arnold. Great cabin, in the summer or for skiers!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sandy

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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!

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