Large cabin, Big Trees State Park, w/deck/movie-theater/game-rooms/dog friendly
House in Dorrington, CA
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Welcome to Moose Crossing, our 2250 sqft isolated Dorrington forest cabin is the perfect getaway for year round fun, whether it be summer or winter activities or simply relaxing in the wrap around deck, this cabin fits all the needs. Activities galore with a huge separate pool room w/wet bar and sitting area, state of the art movie room, separate nook for the kids, and another game room. The large open floor plan opens onto the wraparound deck framed by a pine forest. Upto 12 people can sleep.
Where you will dine and relax :
Sprawling and wrapped around windowed living room with vaulted wood lined ceiling, perfect for family game time (tons of board games provided), warmed by a pellet stove. The open dining room can be accessed from the kitchen, with island seating and a 10 person dining table. The dining room also opens into the wrap around deck which holds a gas BBQ. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils including an instapot, rice cooker, toaster, blender, grinder, electric skillet (for emergencies) and a vast assortment of pots and pans, dishes, cutlery etc. .. perfect for serving up a warm meal.
Where you will sleep: Can sleep up to 14 people plus 1 baby crib upon request
* One King bed in the Master bedroom upstairs. The large bedroom has a large closet has an attached bathroom with two person shower
* Iron and ironing board provided in master closet
* One Queen bed in bedroom downstairs with large closet
* Large dorm style bedroom with 2 Queen beds and 1 Double bed and multiple, ample closet spaces
* Nook/TV room downstairs has a pull out sofa bed
* Game room downstairs has a futon bed
Bathrooms:
*Large 2 person shower master bathroom upstairs with dual sinks
* Large bathroom downstairs with dual sinks and jacuzzi tub (no oil based lotion, soap or bubble bath allowed)
* Hair dryers provided in each bathroom
Entertainment:
* Nook/tv room downstairs for kids w/board games, a book library for quiet time. lots of DVDs provided.
* Movie theater in converted large garage with theater style seating, acoustically wrap-around curtained off and a 86 inch tv and state of the art 7.1 surround sound system
* Smaller game room leading off from movie theater has multiple gaming options such as Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, Carrom Board
* Pool room with competition size pool table, tv downstairs serves as the perfect man cave with ample seating options and a wet bar to keep your drinks cool
* During Summer, the perfectly flat concrete back yard offers slide and swing set, horseshoe pit, Volleyball, basketball, badminton, cricket, soccer, football, shuffleboard
* Brand new natural fire pit: The pit sits 10 people comfortably (10 wooden natural seats), and more around. IMPORTANT NOTE: The fire pit is only operational during the permitted burning days. Due to fire hazard (generally mid May-mid Nov) time, no burning is allowed in the fire pit by the order of Fire Marshal. The violators may get arrested by the fire marshal. Please call 209-754-6588 or check https://ema.calaverasgov.us/Air-Pollution-Control/Burn-Day-Permits-and-Information to find out if burning is permitted on that given day
Other Amenities:
* Flat driveway
* Laundry on site with detergent
* High Speed WiFi
* Central HVAC
* During power outage: Don't worry, 5000W Propane powered generator eliminates gas fill-ups, which can be used in case of pretty much all necessities (please follow instructions provided)
* Large wrap around deck with outdoor seating options and BBQ for the perfect summer meal
* Hair dryers in each bathroom
* Essential amenities include iron and iron board, hangers, first aid kit
* Washer/dryer with detergent
* Child crib provided with mattress (please examine carefully before using, no crib bedding provided)
*Perfectly flat and paved backyard with galore of summer sports such as horseshoe, swig and slide set, basketball, volleyball/badminton, soccer, football, cricket. Even has shuffleboards on the paved concrete
Activities:
* ~2 miles from Big Trees State Park entrance
* 25 minutes from Bear Valley ski resort and Lake Alpine
* 10 minute drive to Stanislaus National Forest
* Tons of hiking trails
* Summer access to BTV HOA with two swimming pools, tennis courts and recreation center
* 10 minute drive to Murphy's downtown for wine and beer tasting and restaurants
* Calaveras Big Trees State Park, skiing/snowmobile at Bear Valley ski resort
*Zip lining at Moaning Caverns adventure park
* Sierra Nevada logging museum
* Kayak/canoe/paddle boat/fishing at White Pines Lake and near lakes
*White water rafting at North Fork Stanislaus River
* Cross country skiing at Bear Valley
IMPORTANT to Note:
We think Moose Junction is most comfortable for groups of 10 or fewer -- plenty of sleeping options and room to spread out. However, we can sleep up to 13. Also, due to the extra wear and tear, especially on the septic and water usage, we charge an extra person fee for groups over 10 guests (automatically added).
You have access to the whole house, game room, movie theater, backyard and the side yard.
We do not live locally, but are available by phone, email, or through the app. Our wonderful cleaner is available on-location for immediate needs.
IMPORTANT: Separate RENTAL AGREEMENT
Once you complete the reservation, you will receive a link to a separate Rental Agreement from Moose Junction. This agreement must be read and acknowledged for the rental. to be active
PET POLICY:
You are welcome to bring along up to two well-behaved, house-trained dogs. We charge $50 for upto two pets. If you have more than one pet and were only charged for two through VRBO, we will submit a request through VRBO for the additional pet fee after you have arrived.
WEATHER AND OUTAGES:
Sorry, we do not offer any refunds for storms, poor regional air quality, or weather-related outages (Comcast, PG&E, etc).
We encourage you to stay informed as best you can about weather forecasts and any planned electric utility outages. The cabin has a propane driven generator to supply power to the house during a power outage.
The generator will not, however, maintain broadband internet, if the Comcast service go down due to a widespread power outage.
We encourage you to consider purchasing a separate travel insurance policy that can provide you coverage for last-minute cancellations.
CELL PHONE COVERAGE
Please note: cell phone reception is limited in the Arnold/Dorrington area. VERIZON (and its partners like Tracfone, Xfinity Mobile) tends to be the only provider that works. You can use the wi-fi to connect your phone to use some texting services to call outside.
USING the Slides and Swing set and activities in the backyard:
please understand that with any sort of activities in the backyard come(s) with risks of falls and injuries, specially when kids are playing. lease have adult supervisions. Moose Junction would no way be liable for any injuries due to the backyard activities, and unfortunate events.
Where you will dine and relax :
Sprawling and wrapped around windowed living room with vaulted wood lined ceiling, perfect for family game time (tons of board games provided), warmed by a pellet stove. The open dining room can be accessed from the kitchen, with island seating and a 10 person dining table. The dining room also opens into the wrap around deck which holds a gas BBQ. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils including an instapot, rice cooker, toaster, blender, grinder, electric skillet (for emergencies) and a vast assortment of pots and pans, dishes, cutlery etc. .. perfect for serving up a warm meal.
Where you will sleep: Can sleep up to 14 people plus 1 baby crib upon request
* One King bed in the Master bedroom upstairs. The large bedroom has a large closet has an attached bathroom with two person shower
* Iron and ironing board provided in master closet
* One Queen bed in bedroom downstairs with large closet
* Large dorm style bedroom with 2 Queen beds and 1 Double bed and multiple, ample closet spaces
* Nook/TV room downstairs has a pull out sofa bed
* Game room downstairs has a futon bed
Bathrooms:
*Large 2 person shower master bathroom upstairs with dual sinks
* Large bathroom downstairs with dual sinks and jacuzzi tub (no oil based lotion, soap or bubble bath allowed)
* Hair dryers provided in each bathroom
Entertainment:
* Nook/tv room downstairs for kids w/board games, a book library for quiet time. lots of DVDs provided.
* Movie theater in converted large garage with theater style seating, acoustically wrap-around curtained off and a 86 inch tv and state of the art 7.1 surround sound system
* Smaller game room leading off from movie theater has multiple gaming options such as Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, Carrom Board
* Pool room with competition size pool table, tv downstairs serves as the perfect man cave with ample seating options and a wet bar to keep your drinks cool
* During Summer, the perfectly flat concrete back yard offers slide and swing set, horseshoe pit, Volleyball, basketball, badminton, cricket, soccer, football, shuffleboard
* Brand new natural fire pit: The pit sits 10 people comfortably (10 wooden natural seats), and more around. IMPORTANT NOTE: The fire pit is only operational during the permitted burning days. Due to fire hazard (generally mid May-mid Nov) time, no burning is allowed in the fire pit by the order of Fire Marshal. The violators may get arrested by the fire marshal. Please call 209-754-6588 or check https://ema.calaverasgov.us/Air-Pollution-Control/Burn-Day-Permits-and-Information to find out if burning is permitted on that given day
Other Amenities:
* Flat driveway
* Laundry on site with detergent
* High Speed WiFi
* Central HVAC
* During power outage: Don't worry, 5000W Propane powered generator eliminates gas fill-ups, which can be used in case of pretty much all necessities (please follow instructions provided)
* Large wrap around deck with outdoor seating options and BBQ for the perfect summer meal
* Hair dryers in each bathroom
* Essential amenities include iron and iron board, hangers, first aid kit
* Washer/dryer with detergent
* Child crib provided with mattress (please examine carefully before using, no crib bedding provided)
*Perfectly flat and paved backyard with galore of summer sports such as horseshoe, swig and slide set, basketball, volleyball/badminton, soccer, football, cricket. Even has shuffleboards on the paved concrete
Activities:
* ~2 miles from Big Trees State Park entrance
* 25 minutes from Bear Valley ski resort and Lake Alpine
* 10 minute drive to Stanislaus National Forest
* Tons of hiking trails
* Summer access to BTV HOA with two swimming pools, tennis courts and recreation center
* 10 minute drive to Murphy's downtown for wine and beer tasting and restaurants
* Calaveras Big Trees State Park, skiing/snowmobile at Bear Valley ski resort
*Zip lining at Moaning Caverns adventure park
* Sierra Nevada logging museum
* Kayak/canoe/paddle boat/fishing at White Pines Lake and near lakes
*White water rafting at North Fork Stanislaus River
* Cross country skiing at Bear Valley
IMPORTANT to Note:
We think Moose Junction is most comfortable for groups of 10 or fewer -- plenty of sleeping options and room to spread out. However, we can sleep up to 13. Also, due to the extra wear and tear, especially on the septic and water usage, we charge an extra person fee for groups over 10 guests (automatically added).
You have access to the whole house, game room, movie theater, backyard and the side yard.
We do not live locally, but are available by phone, email, or through the app. Our wonderful cleaner is available on-location for immediate needs.
IMPORTANT: Separate RENTAL AGREEMENT
Once you complete the reservation, you will receive a link to a separate Rental Agreement from Moose Junction. This agreement must be read and acknowledged for the rental. to be active
PET POLICY:
You are welcome to bring along up to two well-behaved, house-trained dogs. We charge $50 for upto two pets. If you have more than one pet and were only charged for two through VRBO, we will submit a request through VRBO for the additional pet fee after you have arrived.
WEATHER AND OUTAGES:
Sorry, we do not offer any refunds for storms, poor regional air quality, or weather-related outages (Comcast, PG&E, etc).
We encourage you to stay informed as best you can about weather forecasts and any planned electric utility outages. The cabin has a propane driven generator to supply power to the house during a power outage.
The generator will not, however, maintain broadband internet, if the Comcast service go down due to a widespread power outage.
We encourage you to consider purchasing a separate travel insurance policy that can provide you coverage for last-minute cancellations.
CELL PHONE COVERAGE
Please note: cell phone reception is limited in the Arnold/Dorrington area. VERIZON (and its partners like Tracfone, Xfinity Mobile) tends to be the only provider that works. You can use the wi-fi to connect your phone to use some texting services to call outside.
USING the Slides and Swing set and activities in the backyard:
please understand that with any sort of activities in the backyard come(s) with risks of falls and injuries, specially when kids are playing. lease have adult supervisions. Moose Junction would no way be liable for any injuries due to the backyard activities, and unfortunate events.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Dorrington, CA
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
This was such a great place, would definitely stay again! The game room and back yard were a huge hit with the kids. The owners were super nice and proactive in making sure we had a great stay! I highly recommend this rental!
5.0 / 5.0
SPECTALULAR cabin!!! This was our first family vacation in Dorrington. Every member of our family enjoyed it and we made wonderful memories. As soon as we arrived the kids ran to explore the house and found the theater and game room. They didn’t want to leave the house at all (and neither did the adults!) We enjoyed playing family games outside/inside, family movie night (with AMAZING surround sound), BBQ on large and spacious deck, hiking at Calaveras Big Tree State Park, and swimming and fishing at White Pines Park. Our 4th of July vacation flew by and we only wish we had more time to spend in Dorrington in this truly spectacular cabin! Breathtaking views around the house with lots of privacy in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood. This cabin is pet friendly and lots of space for our 2 dogs to run/play. We also have to share that Udayan and Rinky were very welcoming, accessible and very responsive when we had questions. Thank you so much making us feel at home!! We definitely want to return.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was wonderful, lots of room for everyone. We had a great time with the pool table, ping pong and games. Being able to play in the snow right outside was a great bonus. Host were very responsive and quick to questions. Will be looking for this house next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Our family enjoyed our stay at your wonderful cabin! There were activities galore with out having to leave. We enjoyed the pool table and the fun games outside ex. Shuffle board, badminton, swing set basketball! I meant there so many things to keep you busy. Everything was very clean and well kept. The theater was one of our favorites! We planned a movie night with all the kids they enjoyed it. We would definitely be coming back again! Oh and the wine and chocolates made mom and dad happy 😊 Thanks again for having us!
5.0 / 5.0
My family and I had a Father’s Day getaway at the moose crossings house it was lovely perfect fit for people of all ages and the owner of the house so helpful in providing information about near by activities and with the amenities they provided as well we could not have asked for a more perfect family get together.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed
5.0 / 5.0
We will do it again
5.0 / 5.0
5 stars all around! There was so much snow too and the best part was that we didn’t have to leave the house to go play in it. The trip was amazing for all 9 of us plus our dog. The whole house was warm so it made everything real comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the movie theater they spent most of the time there when not playing in the snow. The adults enjoyed the two story aspect of it because the kids had their own space. The amenities were a major key for our enjoyment there was a washer / dryer , the kitchen has all the appliances and any dishes, pots, forks, etc. that you may need. I was able to bbq everyday and enjoy the scenery out on the deck. We made a lot of great memories so we will definitely be back. Returning to the same house is an easy choice since the owners provided amazing customer service and were prompt in answering any questions we had, they really were amazing and easy to communicate with.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed with some extended family here - with a handful of teenagers and there was no shortage of fun things to do without leaving the house. We played hours of pool and ping pong. Location is beautiful! Communication with owners was easy and efficient. I would highly recommend and we will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
This place was great. Will definitely stay here again with the kids. Plenty of room and very well kept.
5.0 / 5.0
Our crew had a blast!
5.0 / 5.0
5 Star Cabin
Moose Crossing is the best rental we have ever had in the mountains! Quiet, close to Big Trees and fishing, and plenty of fun things to do at the cabin itself - excellent shuffleboard and impressive home theater! The kitchen has literally everything you might have at home, which makes cooking fun. Even our dog felt at home, which is not easy to achieve. The hosts are truly superhosts - thank you for your hospitality and a truly memorable trip!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dorrington?
The average price for a rental in Dorrington is £193 per night. This rental is £229 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large cabin, Big Trees State Park, w/deck/movie-theater/game-rooms/dog friendly. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Large cabin, Big Trees State Park, w/deck/movie-theater/game-rooms/dog friendly pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Large cabin, Big Trees State Park, w/deck/movie-theater/game-rooms/dog friendly?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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