Start thinking Summer! Tree shade and Minisplit, perfect for warmer days

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Two cabins by a lake surrounded by dense forest.
A fire pit with flames on a wooden deck at night.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view of trees.
A swimming pool with people in the water, a covered area with chairs, and a fenced playground in the background.
A house surrounded by snow-covered trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Arnold, CA
  • Place, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia State Historic Park
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Attic/Loft

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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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 Chatom Winery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 28 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Moaning Caverns Adventure Park - 37 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 52 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Day-O Espresso & Smoothies - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Heart & Soul Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Start thinking Summer! Tree shade and Minisplit, perfect for warmer days have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Start thinking Summer! Tree shade and Minisplit, perfect for warmer days pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Start thinking Summer! Tree shade and Minisplit, perfect for warmer days?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Start thinking Summer! Tree shade and Minisplit, perfect for warmer days?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Start thinking Summer! Tree shade and Minisplit, perfect for warmer days?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Start thinking Summer! Tree shade and Minisplit, perfect for warmer days located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cabin!

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was beautiful. Communication from the owner was amazing. We got quick responses to all questions. The location was perfect! Already planning to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT!!!

Great place to stay. It was clean and cozy. Eloisa was very responsive and helpful, she is a great communicator. Nice location. We will not to hesitate to stay here again. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Great time at the cabin. Eloisa was very attentive. Everything about the cabin is as described. We had plenty of snow we even had deer stroll through. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Dear Luis,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy family stay

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely mountain cabin. The cabin was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. The host was easy to reach and responsive. One tip for others: The sleeping loft is not ideal for young children or anyone with mobility issues as it’s a steep ladder to climb into the loft. Was not an issue for us as we didn’t intend to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Time in Arnold

We enjoyed our stay in Eloisa’s Arnold cabin. It was a great spot for our family. Conveniently located near town and a quick drive to snow. The addition of a SnoPark Pass to borrow was a nice touch. Keep in mind, the ladder to the attic bunk space is steep and Eloisa rightfully checks the ages of guests staying up there. Our 10 and 12 year did great sleeping up there, but it certainly takes awareness going up and down the ladder. We could have used one more bath towel and an additional roll of toilet paper for our family of 5, but overall we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little stay

We love Arnold and due to unforeseen circumstances we were looking for a place for July 4th weekend at the very last minute. Boy did we luck out! The house is simple in style, but it had everything we could possibly want. It was clean, well stocked, and comfortable. The deck was the real jewel of the house and where we spent most of our time. Nice grill, outdoor dining table, and plenty of chairs to lounge around on. The beds were comfortable and while it was blazing hot up there, the house had plenty of fans to help keep you cool. Eloisa was east to communicate with and also gave some amazing recommendations. It was a lovely last minute find and we would certainly rent it again! Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little cabin

We enjoyed staying at this cozy cabin over the MLK long weekend. The house is lovingly maintained by the owner and has all the essentials. It is VERY clean. Heating it was super easy with propane “wood stove” and a wall heater. Bedrooms don’t have heaters, but they got enough heat from the main heater. Located at the cul-de-sac, it offered additional space for outdoor play . There was no snow when we were there, but I can see how it would a nice sledding area outside when there’s snow . About 35 min drive to bear valley. Host provided a snowpack pass (we didn’t use it as bear valley adventure park didn’t accept it), but it can be used at Spicer snow park (on the way to bear valley).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, clean and comfortable

We stayed here in January and had a great time skiing in Bear Valley and playing at the snow parks. The house was in great condition and looks just like the photos. Most importantly, the heat worked, and was straightforward. We've seen other houses, and even stayed in another house in Arnold where the heat was either wood burning, or didn't heat up all the rooms well. The easy-to-use central heating here was efficient, comfortable, and responsive to the thermostat. The beds were comfortable. Checkin was simple and matched the clear instructions. Eloisa was such a great host. We had some questions before we got there, and she was so helpful and patient in answers our questions. After we checked out, I realized that I had forgotten an AirPod at the house. I figured it was lost. Eloisa actually wrote me back later that day that the cleaner had found it in the linens. She went to the trouble of mailing it back to me. We loved the stay and would love to stay here again next time we come, whether it's in the summer or winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you Ian for taking the time to review your stay. We like making sure we treat each of our guests as we would like to be treated ourselves when traveling. Please keep us in mind for future trips to the mountains. You were a great guest and we hope to host you again in the future. Happy 2024!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home for family of 4

Great place for family of 4 (two small kids), nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin for a family of 4

Cozy, warm, clean, just about the right size for a family of 4 (with two young kids) for a few days close to Bear Valley. Host was very responsive and easy to communicate. Overall we liked our stay a lot and would love to come back next time we plan a trip to Bear Valley.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Arnold gem

We have stayed at a number of vacation rentals in Arnold over the years, and this one was the best for our family of four! The owners have tastefully renovated this cozy home, the kitchen is well equipped, there was plenty of internet bandwidth, there is a huge new deck, and the view is lovely. The owner was very responsive, kind, helpful, and attentive to detail. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great, clean cabin with a beautiflful outdoor deck. Eloísa was very accomodating and helpful with our stay and with things to do around the area. The cabin is very close to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Logging Museum and White Pines Lake. There are a lots of nice places to explore. We initially were planning to go to Tahoe, but we were very happy that we chose Eloísa’s place in Arnold, CA. We hope to be back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, tranquil, book it!

Clean kept cabin with a secret loft that sleeps 2. The new deck and view from it was very enjoyable. We ate out on the deck every night. The king bed was very firm but after the second night we got used to it and slept great. Having fans in every room helped cool the cabin down after sunset and the roomy kitchen was nice to cook in. Over all we completely enjoyed the cabin. It was clean, neat and comfortable. And being at the end of a cul de sac there was no traffic.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your candid review. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cozy Arnold cabin

Loved our stay, had everything we needed to enjoy the space as a hike base for exploring the area. Would return for return sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you for Gavin for choosing our place. We are glad you enjoy your vacation in our cabin. Thank you for your kind review. Don’t forget to ask us for specials for returning guests, it will be worth it we promise! See you soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

The location at the end of a street which backs up to the forest was perfect. We had deer stroll by in the morning and at dusk - which was the highlight of the trip for us. The property was clean, comfortable, and felt like home. The owner was easy to work with and we could get in touch with them without difficulty. I would definitely recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Adventurous

The location is perfect! The house has everything needed as well. We grilled out everyday and had a fire going one night. The house is perfect. The back deck does squeak a lot but it was funny to us. We didn't even go to any of the blm swimming areas but went hiking. So many hiking spots it was awesome! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We We are glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate how neat you left the place. Housekeeping is thankful too! Please visit us again and ask for returning customers special pricing! Our Deck is well maintained and the squeaky noise responds to real wood being exposed to extreme weather. We will reapply stain this summer, change some screws and consider replacement sooner than later!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, lovely home. Close to town and close to snow, outdoor activities

Clean, comfortable and easily accessible property. Perfect size for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous getaway in the Seira’s!

This is a great home with vaulted ceilings, gas stove, cool kids loft and huge deck with beautiful views of the woods and sunsets. On a dead end street it’s very quiet. We had a great time in big tree park, Arnold rim trail, Murphy for wineries- iron wood gorgeous, and Columbia old west town great to visit. Zip line and mine tour at moaning mine really fun. Eloise is very responsive and happy home owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you Meredith and Family for your kind review and for leaving the property immaculate. We hope to have you back ( enjoy our discount rate for returning guests!) have a wonderful 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at the cabin was great! Eloisa was very responsive and easy to work with. Thanks!

The property was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing our cabin and taking care of it. We hope to see you again! We have specials for returning customers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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