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Ultimate AFFORDABLE Alpine Basecamp

Ultimate AFFORDABLE Alpine Basecamp

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Room
Living area
Full-size daybed sleeps two adults very comfortably
Sofa bed sleeps two comfortably
...or four uncomfortably : )

Overview of Ultimate AFFORDABLE Alpine Basecamp

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Bear Valley, CA
  • Popular LocationBear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company5 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Alpine6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBear Valley Ski9 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

+1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Ultimate AFFORDABLE Alpine Basecamp

Bring your X-C or downhill skis or go sledding or hiking, kayaking, cycling, and fishing and have all the fun of the great outdoors right at your doorstep with all the comforts of home!

This condo sits in the sweet spot of Bear Valley: Just across the street from the lodges, shops and the shuttle that takes skiers and snowboarders and sledders to the ski resort. Just 5 minutes from Lake Alpine and four other high alpine lakes and rivers with world-class fishing. Hiking trails just up the road.

Don't get stuck driving 30-45 minutes (each way!) up the hill from Arnold, or Dorrington each day!

And don't get stuck paying HUGE cleaning fees charged for other rentals!!

Save money by cleaning yourself! $300 CLEANING deposit is FULLY REFUNDED if you clean it yourself! (If you don't clean it, $300 deposit will be used to cover gas and other expenses for owner to make 6-hour roundtrip drive to Bear Valley to clean it as no one local is available to clean last-minute.) Note: If you do not wish to clean yourself, message the owner -- it may be possible to arrange cleaning in advance.

And this condo is perfect for family-time!

The condo has WiFi, a flat-screen TV, DirectTV, an HDMI cable so that you can stream from your laptop to the TV and a landline.

(There's also WiFi across the street in Bear Valley Lodge's brand new lounge with its 4-story stone fireplace -- all visitors welcome.)

Cook at the condo -- or enjoy one of the restaurants in the lodge.

Just down the street from the biggest (and most beautiful) X-country ski area in California!

TWO Sno-parks within five miles!!

Bring your favorite family games or your laptop with your favorite family movies (there's a flat-screen TV and HDMI to link your laptop to it) and snuggle in for evenings of warmth and comfort after some great days on the slopes.

Bring your X-C, downhill skiing, sledding or hiking, kayaking, cycling, and fishing stuff and your own linens (sheets and bath and kitchen towels) and have the weekend of your lives!

$600 monthly rate (off-season, April 15-November 15 for lease of several months). Ski season or winter-month leases also available. Contact me with questions.


Thanks! DeAnne

Alpine County Short-term Rental Permit Number 2023-272

Property manager

DeAnne
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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to XC Trails!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
9.4 out of 10, (13 reviews)
Bear Valley Cabin - Ski to XC Trails!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this condo is in the mountains and on a river. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bear Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 5 min walk
  • Lake Alpine - 6 min drive
  • Bear Valley Ski - 9 min drive
  • Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 29 min drive
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 83 min drive

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake Alpine Lodge - 6 min drive
  • Grizzly Lounge - 1 min walk
  • Creekside Bistro - 1 min walk
  • Sky High Pizza & Pub - 1 min walk
  • Smokin' Barrel Cafe - 5 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value stay in Bear Valley
Easy parking, short walk to the shuttle bus. Studio apartment suitable for a small family, for people who want a high value stay with a kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aditya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome location, helpful host
The information/instructions sent to us were very detailed and accurate. The kitchen has many useful items, which makes it super easy to fix meals, etc. The host was very responsive and thorough in her communication. The onsite property manager is also very helpful. Rick does an awesome job with plowing the snow and keeping the parking easy and accessible. Overall we had a great experience. The place is right opposite the lodge and general store.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for an overnight stay at BV
We stayed here in the summer (June) and just needed a place for one night while on a bike tour. DeAnne's self cleaning option was great for us as all other properties required a hefty cleaning fee even for 1-2 nights! Normally sheets are BYO, but DeAnne provided sheets for us as we couldn't carry them while biking. The unit itself is small but comfortable and cozy. We didn't cook, but the unit had plenty of kitchen utensils, etc. Wifi was good. DeAnne was prompt with contacts and refunded our cleaning deposit with no issues. Would recommend for a reasonable place to stay at BV!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Bear Valley
Perfect location. Our family of four was very comfortable. It ended up raining while we were there but we were very entertained and cozy inside. There were games and movies. The kitchen had everything we needed. The host was extremely flexible and accommodating. Very good communication. The cleaning instructions were very easy and common sense stuff. Got my deposit back very quickly. We would love to return during the winter and other seasons. Looking forward to more Bear Valley adventures here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not a 5-star hotel, but a 5 star location
It's all about the location, and the location doesn't disappoint - you're a couple minutes walk from the Bear Valley shuttle bus that brings you to the slopes in less than 10 minutes, and you can actually ski down from the top of the mountain right to your accommodation (ok, you'll still need to walk a couple hundred feet). Inside - it's all pretty basic, and very compact, but our family of 5 fit in just fine for a week. Cooking is not too easy, but there are a couple of restaurants in the lodge. Our cleaning fee was waived, because I did the clean up myself, which was pretty easy with the detailed instructions provided by DeAnne. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by DeAnne

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I have rented -- and written about -- vacation rentals all over the world so I know how it feels to invest hard-earned money in a vacation. And I also knows how it feels to spend huge amounts of money in cleaning fees -- that's why I offer my condo to people without cleaning fees if they self-clean.

It's very gratifying to host folks coming to the mountains to have fun. We are kindred spirits. And it's very gratifying to read reviews.

Here are reviews from Expedia:

5/5 Excellent
Spencer J.
Oct 14, 2019
Clean and comfortable.
The property was perfect for our family of four.

5/5 Excellent
katya k., SF
Jan 9, 2019
Nice, cozy and conveniently located condo
We thoroughly enjoyed our two day stay at the condo. It was very conveniently located, a few minute walk to the Bear Valley Cross Country resort and tubing/ sledding. The condo was clean and had all the necessary things to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We will definitely stay there again and will recommend it to others. Thank you DeAnne for making our stay enjoyable.



5/5 Excellent
Jeff R.
May 4, 2018
Great experience!
We had a great stay! Nice location, nice condo, property manager excellent to deal with. Thanks!



5/5 Excellent
Laura C.
Jul 23, 2016
Perfect place!
Wonderful place! You have all that you need and you can have a good experience in the beautiful Bear Valley. Really nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
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5/5 Excellent
Jessica R.
Feb 18, 2016
Great Getaway
Great Condo. Clean and comfortable. The condo is located just across from the lodge so its super convenient to grab food or coffee. It also is located right next to the shuttle to catch a ride up the mountain.

5/5 Excellent
Gianna F.
Feb 3, 2016
Great value- perfect location!
Thanks for the great stay at Bear Valley. The condo was perfect for our needs- will definitely stay again when we have the chance!

Why they chose this property

Just across the street from the lodge, shops and the shuttle that takes skiers and snowboarders and sledders to the ski resort.

5/5 Excellent
Tania C.
Jan 26, 2021
Location can’t be beat!
Condo was exactly as described. The location could not be any better. I have this 5 star as it was suitable, exactly as described, and met our family’s needs perfectly. The condo could use updating overall, but that is the case with most of the condos here in BV. We would definitely stay here again.

4/5 Good
George R.
Sep 5, 2018
Very cozy condo close to everything!
The condo was appointed with all the necessary items to make our state very comfortable!

4/5 Good
Suzanne N.
May 7, 2018
Clean, Functional
Good location. Easy to find. Owner was responsive, and returned deposit quickly. Clean. Functional: heat, wifi, stove, satellite tv, and everything worked well. Plenty of bed covers and lots of little accessories. Double beds were comfortable. Renters are responsible for cleaning the condo, and the owner provides a detailed list of items to be cleaned. All cleaning supplies are provided. We enjoyed the stay.

5/5 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 19, 2017
Another great Christmas vacation in the Bear Valley village
This is our second time staying at DeAnne's place. We enjoyed our stay very much. The new bed is a welcome touch. The room is perfect for a family of 4. Very warm and toasty. The location is great, walking distances to ski shuttle, Bear Valley Lodge and cross country ski. There was a little incident with the lock, but everyone, from the condo management to the host, were very helpful, and problem got resolved right away. Will stay again next year.


What makes this property unique

I want visitors to have a great time. I have been very careful to equip the condo with everything you might want to make your precious vacation days as comfortable and convenient as possible. That way you can spend more time having fun!

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