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Bear Valley family fun in the trees

Bear Valley family fun in the trees

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Exterior
Living room and dining room area, upstairs level
Living room, upstairs level
Kitchen, upstairs level
Dining room and kitchen, upstairs unit.

Overview of Bear Valley family fun in the trees

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bear Valley, CA
  • Popular LocationBear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company13 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Alpine7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBear Valley Ski11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Bear Valley family fun in the trees

Classic a-frame cabin in Bear Valley. Swim, fish and hike in the summer. Downhill and cross-country ski in the winter.

Three stories - upstairs loft has queen bed and two singles. One bedroom on main floor has a double bed. Other bedroom on main floor has four twins in two bunk beds. Downstairs studio has another double including small second kitchen and second bathroom. Main floor includes kitchen, bathroom, couch with 2 rollouts, dining booth and living room with fireplace, large windows with view of trees and open floor plan - sliding glass doors open onto deck.

Come enjoy the tranquility of high Sierra mountain forest in the summer. Nearby lakes and rivers offer swimming, fishing and kayaking.

In the winter, you will find yourself in a true winter wonderland. The roads aren't plowed, access is by snowmobile. You will need to arrange your transport in and out with snowmobile either by renting your own or reserving a taxi ride with a local snowmobile company. We have a snowmobile taxi service that we can recommend (the good news that he is generally flexible with hours, within reason and with advance notice) -- if you need a snowmobile taxi, it is $50 per hour. In good snow years, you can ski to the shuttle to Bear Valley ski resort and then ski back at the end of the day. Bear Valley village is just a 15 minute walk away (about 5-6 blocks). It is easy and beautiful to walk.

Come enjoy this comfortable cabin in a unique mountain setting.

Property manager

Freya McCamant

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Unique location, great for groups and families
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (34 reviews)
Unique location, great for groups and families

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

This cabin is located in Arnold. Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Bear Valley Ski are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanislaus National Forest and Lake Alpine. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
Map
Bear Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 13 min walk
  • Lake Alpine - 7 min drive
  • Bear Valley Ski - 11 min drive
  • Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 31 min drive
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 84 min drive

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake Alpine Lodge - 7 min drive
  • Grizzly Lounge - 8 min walk
  • Creekside Bistro - 8 min walk
  • Sky High Pizza & Pub - 8 min walk
  • Smokin' Barrel Cafe - 12 min walk

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Nothing like this winter wonderland. The place is fun, places to sled out the door, warm with that kind of awesome 70s feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and super cozy!
My family and I had such a great stay at this great cabin in the woods! Cabin is exactly as stated in description. We loved how many games they have for our family to play. The proximity to bear valley is as good as can be. Make sure you read full description because there is important information about winter accessibility. We would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Tammy N., Salinas California

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The house keeper was still there when we arrived
The house keeper was still there and we couldn’t check in until 3 hours later. All the food we got at the grocery store had gone bad while we waited for the rental to be done. When we got into the rental, the studio in the bottom floor was flooded and unusable, the bedroom with the bunk beds wasn’t cleaned and had no bed clothes and the soot bucket from the fireplace was full. The host did give us a partial refund but I was so uncomfortable and unhappy it made for a terrible trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marguerite L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski trip
We enjoyed our stay; beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jason H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Great Winter Cabin Vibes, But Upgrades Needed
Our overall stay was exactly what we wanted. Great winter cabin vibes and location. We love Bear Valley and can't wait to come back next year. The snow mobile ride in was awesome and even walking to the lodge wasn't bad at all. The house just needs some upgrades and better instructions when checking-in. I'd suggest having the key to the home work on the bottom door so that when there is a lot of snow, guests don't have to get up to the top deck to get in. The cabin needs a good deep clean and dusting. However, please know that we loved it there and our girls (4 & 6) had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Freya McCamant

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We purchased this home in spring of 2013, because we love skiing at Bear Valley. It reminds us of what Tahoe used to be with a relaxed family friendly atmosphere. Everyone we have met goes the extra mile. We love the adventure of skiing in and out. After spending time there during the summer of 2013, we have fallen in love with the summer season as well. There are camp opportunities for kids from soccer to archery. There are numerous hiking, mountain biking, swimming and fishing opportunities in the nearby lakes, rivers, National Forests and Wilderness areas. Some people enjoy Bear Valley in the summer more than the winter -- our family loves both seasons. We hope that whatever season you chose to go that you will find the Bear Valley area as inspiring as we have!
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