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Charming Cottage Just Behind The Historic Dorrington Hotel!

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Enjoy your coffee on the porch in the morning.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Dorrington, CA
  • Place, Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ironstone Amphitheatre
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia State Historic Park
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage Just Behind The Historic Dorrington Hotel!

Enjoy this private and cozy cottage perfect for accommodating one or two guests in downtown Dorrington! Nestled in between large trees but also overlooks a beautiful expansive 2-acre meadow. Located just steps away from the historic Dorrington Hotel and the acclaimed Lube Room Saloon, this cottage has the basic amenities to enjoy a relaxing, quiet get-away. There's a kitchenette with a 2-burner stove, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and a toaster oven. Cottage comfort also includes plush bed linens and towels, a gas fireplace as well as a wall heater, free WiFi, and a combination shower/tub.

Guests may have access to Big Trees Village Recreation Center with 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, picnic grounds, and various rec center activities. (Please inquire with property manager)

Located within walking distance from the cottage are scenic trails and fire roads with endless views for hiking and mountain biking. Or drive ten minutes down to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for hiking and cross-country skiing. Great swimming at White Pines Lake in Arnold. Bring your canoe or kayak and paddle the crystal clear Utica, Spicer, and Alpine lakes. Bear Valley Ski Resort and Bear Valley Cross Country Ski Resort are just 20 minutes up the hill on Highway 4. The Cottage is 5 miles up from the main town of Arnold where there is grocery shopping, gas stations, banks, etc. Murphys is 30 minutes away - a gold rush town known for its excellent wineries, great restaurants, boutique shops, and antique shops.

The Stanislaus River is approximately five miles down the road. The day-use area has picnic tables, and barbecues and provides easy access to the river. Excellent place to have a picnic, fly fish or cool off with a nice swim.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 816330vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arnold

Arnold is home to this cottage. Whale Rock and Chief William Fuller Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Chatom Winery. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Dorrington, CA

What's nearby

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ironstone Amphitheatre - 36 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Lake Alpine - 43 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Bear Valley Ski - 43 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 60 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪cuddy cabin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Just Behind The Historic Dorrington Hotel! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage Just Behind The Historic Dorrington Hotel!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Just Behind The Historic Dorrington Hotel!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Just Behind The Historic Dorrington Hotel!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Just Behind The Historic Dorrington Hotel! located?

Situated in Arnold, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 6 miles (10 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Perfect Getaway

The Cottage was perfect. It is very cute, and a great location, walking distance to the saloon. Great options for hiking nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Great getaway

Great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Adorable cottage!

We loved staying at the cottage! It was cozy and beautiful. Hopefully, we will be back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. Until next time...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

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

Cozy cottage

Lovely little place. We plan to return
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Adorable cozy cabin!

Lovely cozy cabin that had easy access to Bear Valley for XC skiing. We couldn’t get the internet to work, but that was honestly a plus for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

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

Very clean, very local

The cottage was lovely. Clean, cute, and fully equipped. Management of the property seemed to be a group effort. All queries and concerns were addressed by the workers at the Restaurant. The WiFi did not work, but that was okay—we came to get away after all. Overall, it was an interesting and pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Perfect Little Cottage

Really enjoyed our stay here. It was exactly what we expected and we had a blast at the loop room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Nice little getaway

Pretty much everything as described in the listing. Although I brought a small tv on the owners advise only to find a nearly exact (Visio) tv already there! The property was just right for a few days “nearly” off the grid with pretty much everting you'd expected in a cabin. We found groceries just a short drive away as well as a wide range of dining. We would definitely stay again if our vacation plans bring us to the Arnold/Bear Valley area again. The only things keeping me from a 5 star rating were some wifi unreliability and no telephone service (AT&T cell phones don’t have service in Dorrington). The local tavern personnel were happy to help or make a call for us and after a reset of the wifi things went fine for the rest of the stay. Early morning Highway 4 traffic was occasionally loud enough to wake me. So overall we are quite happy and found this rental to be a good value!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff S.

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

Super cute cabin

Perfect location for a romantic getaway
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes V.

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

Great getaway

Enjoyed the cute cabin with my boyfriend for a weekend getaway. It was very cozy and we loved having coffee on the porch. It was also very nice having a restaurant and bar within walking distance. Very close to Big Trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Very nice!

Relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Cozy little break

Cute cottage, very clean, excellent communication from manager. Kitchenette good for small meal prep such as lite breakfast, not real cooking. More road noise than we expected, though quiet at night. I’d have appreciated a second nightstand and lamp for reading. Fireplace easy to operate and heater was a champ. Large bathroom with excellent shower. Easy drive to big trees park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kandi h.

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

Great

great time everyone real friendly I will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Fantastic

Could not have asked for a better place to ring in the New Year and the next couple days. Perfect location, comfortable bed and a great tub. We have recommended this cabin to all our friends and we will be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great weekend!

My husband I stayed here for Memorial Day weekend for our anniversary. Everything was great! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Perfect weekend getaway

We happened to go up on a weekend that a big snowstorm hit. It was magical for us watching the snow fall all around while we were cozy in a cabin for two. We loved our time there and cabin had all the amenities we needed. We brought our own food and cooked every meal. It’s a tiny kitchen only meant for one, with very basic tools, so don’t plan on being fancy. And bring your own spices and a heavy duty cutting knife since there is only table cutlery. There is a bar/eatery right next the hotel that is next to the cabin if you need to go out to eat. It was a perfect weekend for us and we would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew b.

Very well kept and cozy.

Another fun stay at the Dorrington cabin with my girlfriend. We really enjoy this little spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte C.

Private in a central location

This cottage is nicely appointed, with a very comfortable bed and a roomy, full bathroom. The kitchenette is quite small, but adequate. The location is somewhat noisy, positioned on an intersection with Hwy 4, but it gets soothingly quiet at night and we slept very well and felt rested in the mornings. The only drawbacks were that the lighting was poor and comfortable chairs would be nice for reading.
Verified

8/10 Good

JANET H.

Delightful cozy cabin

My husband and I very much enjoyed this cozy cabin with it's nice view of the fields and trees. It was very quiet and private but convenient to the restaurant and bar next to the Dorrington Hotel and Arnold is just a short drive away with other restaurants and a grocery store. Very convenient for skiing in Bear Valley also. The kitchen was small but adequate for preparing our own breakfasts and there is a small table to eat in the main bedroom area. Especially enjoyed the gas fireplace. The jets on the tub do not work however, so don't bother with trying to fill it with water to use as a spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

A romantic cottage for two!

We completely enjoyed this cottage. It is tiny but very satisfying for two people, a lovely retreat in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Great weekend stay!

Clean warm cabin and great hosts. Excellent location for winter sports!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

andrew b.

Cozy Getaway

This was a wonderful birthday getaway. Cozy little cottage next to the Dorrington Hotel. Saloon was busy but had some great bar food. Very accommodating and hospitable hosts. Definitely be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Garret C.

Awesome little cabin

We stayed in this little cabin for a night in December. I must say it was even nicer than the pictures show. The road noise is not bad at all and the cabin has everything you need for a weekend away. This is a must stay for us again when the time comes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

amazing cottage

The cottage was amazing, close to the hwy, friendly staff, very clean and nice I would stay here again,
Archival

8/10 Good

Colette D.

Cozy and quaint!

Very charming little cottage that is perfect for one or two people to get away from the city! It has the amenities you would need for a short stay (a couple of days to a week...longer than that and you might get a little claustrophobic). I loved the kitchenette and how efficient it was. The two-person jetted tub was also a favorite! The only real drawback, and it's not something the owners can do anything about, was the slight street noise. With the windows open, you could hear the larger trucks go by on Highway 4. They seem so out of place in the tranquility of the surrounding forest. I highly recommend this cabin for a romantic weekend or getaway!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Dear Colette D. Thank you very much for your review. We hope to see you again in the future. Regards, Rose K.

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