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Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a glass of red wine, and pinecones.
A cozy living room with a wooden table, two chairs, a lamp, a potted plant, a window with curtains, and a clock on the wall.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a black sofa, a wooden table, and star-shaped hanging lights.
A stone sign with the words "Sweet Retreat" carved into it, surrounded by a natural forest setting.
A swimming pool with lanes, surrounded by trees and shaded areas with umbrellas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Camp Connell, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom upstairs

1 Double Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Upstairs Full Bathroom

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!

Family- and dog-friendly "Sweet Retreat" at 5000 feet on 1.3 acres with plush movie theater, pool & ping pong table. 8 minutes to the Stanislaus River (swimming holes!) and Big Trees Park. Summer: Bocce, Pickle Ball, and Frisbee/Disc Golf course are -a 2 minute walk through the 1 acre back yard. Remote feel yet minutes to groceries and restaurants. Summer pool privileges included until Labor Day. Near Arnold, In between Murphys and Bear Valley.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Multiple stairs; steep driveway.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PM-0264
Property # 648719vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this holiday home. 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. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting.
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Camp Connell, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • White Pines Lake - 17 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sarafina's Italian Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat: Theater, Pool/Ping-Pong, Quiet! located?

Situated in Arnold, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nico L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My go to cabin for a vacation with my friend or if I need a weekend to myself
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nico L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little get away for 2 very cozy easy to clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roman A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin w.

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

Great place

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jen b.

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

Loved this place

This was the perfect spot. Loved the pool table, the pool, the movie theatre. Fantastic communication from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly V.

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

Vacation get away

David is an excellent host and responded very quickly when we called with a question.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful from the moment we walked in. Very relaxing and kept up well. Host was very communicative when i reached out. Steep driveway was a bit challenging for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

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

Fun

Great amenities for the family and a dog. Close to skiing, restaurants and grocery stores. We love the pool table and theater room. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Super nice and helpful guests I hope to host again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trav

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a fantastic experience staying at Sweet Retreat. All my wife and I really wanted was a cozy fire and some fresh mountain air, but when I saw the private movie theater and full-sized pool table I couldn’t resist! Great communication from the owner, David, and a pretty easy drive to get there. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Fun cabin

Quaint cabin set amongst the trees, nice entertainment options, easy communication with property owner or host. Recommended for teens (we enjoyed the toys!)loved the
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
Shoot! Looks like a portion of your review got chopped off! Thanks for compliments and hope to host you again this Summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

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

Sweet Family Time

Had a beautiful time with family. Thank you David
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Our home away from home

This was our third stay at Sweet Retreat and it didn't disappoint. My son enjoys ping pong and the movie theatre, my daughter the outdoors and the warm spot by the gas fireplace (and outdoor campfire) all the while spending intentional family time together in a place that feels like our home away from home. We hit snow sledding only 20 minutes up the mountain. Thank you again, Sweet Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2025
Thanks so much for your comments that are lovely to hear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hila r.

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

A wonderful family getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at Sweet Retreat! The cabin had so many bonus amenities that gave us cherished family memories- ping pong and pool competitions, family movie night in the home theatre, and tasty meals sitting around the dinner table. There was just enough snow to enjoy sledding and snow shoeing too. Any questions we had were quickly answered by the owner too. Thank you, sweet retreat. We will be back to enjoy the summer season soon! What a great home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebecca D.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
The house is in a great location and good for families with kids.The downsides are 1. the driveway is really difficult to get in and out of 2. we did not receive check in instructions and found the water off when we arrived (the host did get back to us quickly when messaged) and 3. Overall cleanliness was poor. We all pay for cleaning, but I dont think this was being done in a manner consistent with other rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Megan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quiet Place with a STEEP driveway

Be aware of the STEEP and I mean STEEP driveway! Overall it was a nice stay, just wish the mice droppings would have been taken care of before our arrival! And yes, we did send the host a message and no we did not receive a single response!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Summer Sanctuary

We had loved staying for the winter so much that our family decided to try for a summer stay at Sweet Retreat. Despite my son getting sick on our first day and needing to quarantine in a room, I couldn't think of a better place to isolate. The rest of us were still able to enjoy the Pool within easy walking distance as well as Big Trees park so close by, and making Smore's in the campfire area and BBQing our food. Sweet Retreat has become a favorite family vacation spot and we can't wait to return! The one thing I wish they had was a portable window A/C for both bedrooms or at least the master. We used the portable "swamp cooler" that was there and fans but it still got fairly warm indoors but not unbearable by any means.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

Beautiful property in the pines

Dorrington has been one of our favorite vacations spots for a number of years, and I can't believe it took us so long to find the Sweet Retreat. The house itself is beautiful, but the property is breathtaking, surrounded by 150 ft. pine trees. Sitting on any of the house's wraparound decks is like sitting in the middle of the forest, and there are beautiful views from inside the home as well. The kitchen is stocked with whatever you might need in the way of spices, oils, condiments, and even has a pantry filled with yummy snacks! It was hard to decide between spending our evenings in the movie theater ( a million movies to choose from, and the recliners are SO comfy!) or the game room, so ample time was spent in each. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is right up the road and not to be missed for its giant sequoias. Thank you, David, for your amazing property and hospitality. You'll be hearing from us again soon, and we'll definitely plan on a longer stay next time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

LuAnn H.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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