Private Family and Friends Reunion Retreat

Welcome to one of the rarest and most unique properties found in Arnold! This home sits on 3.25 acres and backs to the National Forest and the Arnold Rim Trail. Peaceful and Private, with no close neighbors here yet only 5 minutes from downtown Arnold restaurants, grocery, and shops. Twenty minutes to Award Winning Wineries and forty minutes to Bear Valley Ski Resort. Amazing location!

Note for winter bookings AWD or 4WD vehicles are required to access the property.

You can watch a short Youtube video of the property here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9GNH79s_Js&t=2s

Sleeping Accommodations:
This luxury home boasts 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. On the main floor, you will find 3 bedrooms with Cal King Beds and an additional room with double bunk beds, which can sleep 2-3 adults or 5 kids. The master bedroom also comes with a full-size pullout sofa bed in addition to the California King bed.
. The home office can be used as a 6th bedroom with a queen-size bed which has a new 10" comfy mattress. The private downstairs bedroom comes with a queen bed. In the recreation room, find an additional queen size sofa bed a bunk bed and two single roll-away beds. 12-14 Adults can be very comfortable and not have to share rooms.

Snuggle on the leather couches in the Great Room with a captivating book and enjoy the tranquil outdoor views. The large chef's kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking essentials including spices, oil, foil and plastic wrap. The dining room is perfect for a large family meal and can seat 8-12 people. The spacious master bedroom comes complete with a jacuzzi tub, an oversized shower, as well as a romantic remote-controlled fireplace. Enjoy the lively downstairs game room with a ping-pong table, foosball, an x-box, and a smart TV with plenty of movies to keep the kids busy. The sizeable laundry room includes a sink, ironing board, and a washer and dryer.
Enjoy your morning coffee or a relaxing evening on the expansive decks with gorgeous forest views. Oak, pines, and dogwood trees surround the property. Guests often see deer, squirrels and various birds while they drink from the outdoor fountain.
Take a hike or mountain bike on one of the many Arnold Rim Trails. The trailhead is only a block away. The “Top of the World Trail” and The “Cougar Rock Trail” have outstanding views. On a clear day you can see Mount Diablo.
The Grand Retreat is located only 5 minutes up the hill from Big Trees Market and Snowshoe Brewery in Arnold.

Other amenities of the property include:

• Parking for 6-8 cars, including use of the Large 3 car garage, note you must
have an AWD or 4WD vehicle to access the property/driveway in the winter heavy
snows can reduce the number of parking spaces.
• 70-inch Samsung Smart TV (A total of 4 flatscreen TV's throughout house)
• Xfinity High-Speed Internet. 200+ MBPS speeds
• Bluetooth sound system covering inside and the rear deck
• Library of adult and children's books and over100 DVD movies
• Office equipped with a monitor, keyboard, mouse & printer/scanner
• Radiant Heated Floors and some firewood supplied for the fireplace in great room
• Gas grill as well as a charcoal grill for BBQ enthusiasts
• Use of Ice chests, lawn chairs, umbrellas, snow sleds, and more in the garage
• A smaller second refrigerator in the wet bar for drinks or more
• The dining table can seat 12 or more by adding an extra table from downstairs
• The fully equipped kitchen is very spacious with an oversize pantry.
• Double ovens, Jenn Aire gas cooktop, trash compactor, and K-Cup Coffee Maker.
• Doorways and hallways are oversized, everything is very spacious
• Security cameras on exterior of the home and inside the garage for security only.

Nearby Attractions:
• Top of the World Trail Head is 400 ft. away at - 3269 Fairway Dr, Arnold, CA 95223 https://arnoldrimtrail.org/trail-information/arnold-rim-trail-map/
• 5 Minutes to Arnold's Groceries and Restaurants and Snowshoe Brewery
• 7 minutes to White Pines Lake for hiking, fishing, swimming, and kayak or paddleboard
• 10 minutes to Big Trees State Park https://www.gocalaveras.com/business/attractions/calaveras-big-trees-state-park/
• 20 minutes to Historic Downtown Murphy’s with award-winning wineries and shops.
• 25 minutes to Mercer Caverns http://mercercaverns.net
• 40 minutes to Bear Valley Ski Area with multiple Sierra lakes and hiking trails
• 40 minutes to Lake Alpine fish and rent boats, paddleboards, and kayaks.
• 45 minutes to Moaning Caverns https://moaningcaverns.com/


*THIS HOME IS MEANT FOR FAMILIES, RETREATS, AND RESPECTFUL RENTERS. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS PERMITTED.
*RATES QUOTED ARE FOR UP TO 16 GUESTS. FOR EACH ADDITIONAL GUEST BEYOND 16 A $35 PER STAY FEE WILL BE ADDED WHEN YOU MAKE THE RESERVATION. NO MORE THAN 20 GUESTS TOTAL ARE EVER ALLOWED.
No More than TWO dogs allowed. Pet fee is $75 for 1-2 pets.

When you submit a booking request please tell us about the purpose of your trip, the ages of the guest and a little about your group and any pets including their breed, age, and weight and where you will be traveling from.

**In the winter when there is snow or ice on the roads AWD or 4WD vehicles are required. Two-wheel drive cars cannot drive up and down our driveway its too steep when there is recent snow. Even with cables we do not recommend two-wheel drive cars. AWD and 4WD vehicles should have cables or chains ready as a backup in case roads or the driveway is icy. If a severe storm hits and the county cant snow plow the neighborhood roads and you get snowed in requiring additional nights stay the nightly rate will be reduced by 50%.

Check-In is 3:00 pm, an early check-in of 12 noon may be possible for a $50.00 fee.