Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7118.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Pool

Explore the area

Arnold, CA

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
‪1 min walk‬
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bucky Room

1 Queen Bed

Doe Room

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Loft Half Bath

Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the fresh air and quiet at this relaxing and serene 3bd/1.5 bath 1968 groovy A-frame cabin. Located on 1.5 wooded acres, the backyard is the Calaveras Big Trees State Park in the Blue Lake Springs Development in Arnold. Year-round Moran Creek runs on the edge of the property. The cabin location is very private on a street with a majority of vacation homes. All wood inside: tongue-in-groove pine ceilings and walnut paneling, large wood-burning stove which has three flat places to cook. Fully stocked kitchen with vintage pink and white formica counters and breakfast bar which seats four. Dining on resin-topped circular table made by designer of first chair-lift in Squaw Valley. Gigantic redwood wraparound deck to enjoy the bliss of Big Trees-Calaveras State Park in the backyard. On main floor, two bedrooms: one queen, one with two twins, full bath with large bathtub/shower; in loft: one queen and one twin, and 1/2 bath. Sofa is down filled. Retro decor with orange glass lamps, kilim rugs and down comforters on all beds. Vintage electric keyboard and full stereo system. Huge redwood deck surrounded by blooming Dogwoods springtime. Can sleep 7-8.. Weekend dinners at Snowflake lodge, full kitchen or gas barbeque at the cabin. 35" to Bear Valley Ski Area, downhill or cross country. 20" to wine tasting in 1850's historic Murphys. So much to do or not!

Property manager

Robin Hansen

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please let us know if you are bringing pets.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed outside. Ashtray is in cabin.

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a lake. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Meadowmont Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arnold, CA

What's nearby

Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Arnold Rim Trail - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
White Pines Lake - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬12 min drive
‪Bistro Espresso - ‬7 min drive
‪Giant Burger - ‬6 min drive
‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬8 min drive
‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin located?

Situated in Arnold, this golf cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Arnold Rim Trail. Meadowmont Golf Course is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Meike G.

1 Feb 2025

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

Cozy cabin, with a forrest trail near by

We loved our stay at Robin's cabin. It's well loved and lived, which makes homey and cozy. Definitely not one of those sterile vacation rentals, where you feel right away, the owners are not using their own place. Yes, the carpet could have been cleaner, especially next to the fire place.We loved the discovery of the forrest trail to walk our dog, just a few steps up the road.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena F.

31 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT U.

8 Jan 2025

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

Quick getaway

A little confusing getting from the main road into the property but directions given were great. Cozy cabin with room for more people than I had. Perfect to get away and disconnect from the world. No cell service but WiFi worked great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

2 Jan 2025

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

Post Christmas Getaway

We had a lovely time in this retro cabin for the weekend! Nice accommodations, comfortable beds, nice area with lots to do. Host was excellent about communication and suggestions about the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S., Modesto, CA. USA

10 Jan 2024

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

Much needed get away

Our overall trip was wonderful. We appreciated the coziness of the cabin and the surrounding property. Our kids loved walking around with our dog. We took advantage of Big Trees State Park as we as the brewery.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chad D.

10 Sept 2023

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

Weekend get away

Was what I was looking for

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brittni K.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, less than stellar interior

Dark photos hid things like carpet padding coming out from the floor in the upstairs bathroom and a very dusty and very lived in space. This felt like I was in someone else's space a bit too much. Pots and pans had many caked on stains and grime so we microwaved everything and ended up buying paper towels and paper plates.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Peter S., United States

3 Mar 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great funky old school warm & cozy cabin

Despite no TV which wasn’t necessary this place rally grows on you over time. The kids loved it and the host, Robin was super friendly and accommodating. Unlike other rentals — this home is lived in by the hosts so their personal touch and 60s flare is on filial display. We had a great time! Keep in mind, the stairs are quite long to get to the main door and there are stairs of course to the loft so if that’s an issue this might not be the place for you. Otherwise, soak up the chill, warm, groovy vibes ingrained in the home and enjoy!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

10 Jan 2023

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

Cozy & dog friendly

Would definitely stay here again, even with all its quirks😁

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

18 Aug 2022

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

Mountain Retreat

We had a lovely time in Arnold. The lakes, we went to three, we all beautiful and with such warm temps, the water felt great. The cabin truly is right out of the 1970's but everything is clean and well kept - it's a trip and took me straight back to my childhood memories. Our son and dog both had so much fun running through the woods, splashing in the lakes and enjoying the stars! Thank you Robin for a great stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Annette B.

13 June 2022

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

Step back in time

I really enjoy the house, The only thing that I would change would be to take more of the personal belongings off the side tables where people sit and next to the bed. put those away because it was hard to put a soda or glass of water. I felt like I was intruding on the space but I really liked it overall. Would recommend if you want to unplug from electronics.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler O.

20 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful little woodsy getaway

Went up to this property for a few days with some friends, everything was as listed and it was a joy to stay at. Would reccomend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C., Bridgewater MA

25 Feb 2022

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

Sweet cabin in the woods

We loved our stay here! Full of nostalgia, especially if you were a kid in the 70’s to 80’s. My 8 year old was intrigued with the decor and throwback technology. Of course, the WiFi works great and there are plenty of outlets for your devices. Amazing location, communicative hosts, comfy beds, wood burning stove, and even a babbling brook runs by…

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis J.

17 Feb 2022

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

cozy getaway

Had a wonderful time in the cabin. It was cozy and relaxing and the hosts were very friendly and communicative. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

21 Jan 2022

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

Great Getaway

Was a great location and had a "homey" feel to it. Close to Bear Valley Ski Resort too. Great communication with the property manager and very accommodating :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa B.

30 Dec 2021

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

We enjoyed our stay

Nice place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris K., Sebastopol, CA

26 Dec 2021

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

A White Christmas

We had a wonderful stay and Robin was a communicative host. The cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

20 Dec 2021

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

Snowy stay at mountain retreat

What a nice cabin to spend a weekend. Wooded surroundings, comfy beds, great vibe to the cabin. All four of us (adults) enjoyed the laid back feel and the sense of quiet. Away from the highway, but not too far over well maintained and plowed roads from Highway 4. The dogs thought it was a great place too. Everything worked & plenty of hot water. Highly recommend this cabin!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

8 Oct 2021

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

Great stay

Thanks to Robin for a wonderful weekend. Very well-appointed home, and she was great to communicate with. Looking forward to our next stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ishpreet S., San Jose

26 Aug 2021

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

Relaxing retreat

Nice, cozy SO QUIET AND PEACEFUL. Cabin has everything you need to have a relaxing getaway. Great trails close by for exploring and a short drive away from the grocery store and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

18 July 2021

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

Fun cabin in the woods

We had such a great weekend at this cabin. It is in a quiet part of Blue Lake Springs and is cozy and comfortable. It’s less than five minutes to the rec center and our kids had the best time in the pool. Our doggo was super happy there too. Would definitely love to rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

12 Apr 2021

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

Nice property in a great location

This house is in a great neighborhood. It is very peaceful and centrally located to both Arnold and Bear Valley. The owners are very responsive and gave us very useful information.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Leigha B.

1 Mar 2021

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

We had such a great weekend in this cabin.

Easy communication with owners. The cabin had a awesome wood burning fireplace. We had so much fun playing board games around it. Nice to get away from TV, computers and technology.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heath R.

20 Feb 2021

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

Cozy like Vermont

This cabin reminded my wife and I of our cozy place in Vermont.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Alana A., Milpitas, CA

22 Jan 2021

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

Cozy cabin

Cabin was perfect for our family. Had enough bedrooms and bathrooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robin Hansen

Robin is a San Francisco Bay Area Native who is a professional violinist in San Francisco. Went to Berkeley High School and U. C. Berkeley. Cliff was raised in Mississippi and the Bay Area. We love the mountains and everything they have to offer: to swim, to hike, to listen to music, to relax.

Why they chose this property

We always loved enjoying the Arnold area, first renting a friend's cabin, then buying our own. It's a true cabin: no drywall, all tongue-in-groove pine, wood beams, and walnut paneling. We love vintage furnishings, everything was procured for the cabin to fit the groovy late 60's- early 70's decor.

What makes this property unique

We have the only year-round stream in Blue Lake Springs running on the edge of our property - Moran Creek. The forest surrounding the cabin is filled with Incense Cedar, White Fir, Douglas Fir, Black Oak, Dogwoods, Alders lining Moran Creek and mountain lilacs.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bucky Room

Doe Room

Loft Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Loft Half Bath

Main Floor Bathroom

Spaces

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