Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

Cabin in Arnold, CA

7 guests · 3 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 cabin rental

Enjoy the fresh air and quiet at this relaxing and serene 3bd/1.5 bath 1968 groovy A-frame cabin. Located on 1.5 wooded acres, the backyard is the Calaveras Big Trees State Park in the Blue Lake Springs Development in Arnold. Year-round Moran Creek runs on the edge of the property. The cabin location is very private on a street with a majority of vacation homes. All wood inside: tongue-in-groove pine ceilings and walnut paneling, large wood-burning stove which has three flat places to cook. Fully stocked kitchen with vintage pink and white formica counters and breakfast bar which seats four. Dining on resin-topped circular table made by designer of first chair-lift in Squaw Valley. Gigantic redwood wraparound deck to enjoy the bliss of Big Trees-Calaveras State Park in the backyard. On main floor, two bedrooms: one queen, one with two twins, full bath with large bathtub/shower; in loft: one queen and one twin, and 1/2 bath. Sofa is down filled. Retro decor with orange glass lamps, kilim rugs and down comforters on all beds. Vintage electric keyboard and full stereo system. Huge redwood deck surrounded by blooming Dogwoods springtime. Can sleep 7-8.. Weekend dinners at Snowflake lodge, full kitchen or gas barbeque at the cabin. 35" to Bear Valley Ski Area, downhill or cross country. 20" to wine tasting in 1850's historic Murphys. So much to do or not!

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Arnold, CA

Nearby attractions

Murphys Community Park

19 mi

Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark

33.2 mi

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

25.2 mi

Peddler Hill Scenic Viewpoint

34 mi

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Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

Cabin in Arnold, CA

7 guests · 3 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 cabin rental

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Arnold, CA

Nearby attractions

Murphys Community Park

19 mi

Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark

33.2 mi

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

25.2 mi

Peddler Hill Scenic Viewpoint

34 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Our overall trip was wonderful. We appreciated the coziness of the cabin and the surrounding property. Our kids loved walking around with our dog. We took advantage of Big Trees State Park as we as the brewery.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Was what I was looking for

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Dark photos hid things like carpet padding coming out from the floor in the upstairs bathroom and a very dusty and very lived in space. This felt like I was in someone else's space a bit too much. Pots and pans had many caked on stains and grime so we microwaved everything and ended up buying paper towels and paper plates.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Despite no TV which wasn’t necessary this place rally grows on you over time. The kids loved it and the host, Robin was super friendly and accommodating. Unlike other rentals — this home is lived in by the hosts so their personal touch and 60s flare is on filial display. We had a great time! Keep in mind, the stairs are quite long to get to the main door and there are stairs of course to the loft so if that’s an issue this might not be the place for you. Otherwise, soak up the chill, warm, groovy vibes ingrained in the home and enjoy!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Would definitely stay here again, even with all its quirks😁

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We had a lovely time in Arnold. The lakes, we went to three, we all beautiful and with such warm temps, the water felt great. The cabin truly is right out of the 1970's but everything is clean and well kept - it's a trip and took me straight back to my childhood memories. Our son and dog both had so much fun running through the woods, splashing in the lakes and enjoying the stars! Thank you Robin for a great stay!!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Step back in time

Step back in time

I really enjoy the house, The only thing that I would change would be to take more of the personal belongings off the side tables where people sit and next to the bed. put those away because it was hard to put a soda or glass of water. I felt like I was intruding on the space but I really liked it overall. Would recommend if you want to unplug from electronics.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful little woodsy getaway

Beautiful little woodsy getaway

Went up to this property for a few days with some friends, everything was as listed and it was a joy to stay at. Would reccomend!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Sweet cabin in the woods

Sweet cabin in the woods

We loved our stay here! Full of nostalgia, especially if you were a kid in the 70’s to 80’s. My 8 year old was intrigued with the decor and throwback technology. Of course, the WiFi works great and there are plenty of outlets for your devices. Amazing location, communicative hosts, comfy beds, wood burning stove, and even a babbling brook runs by…

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

cozy getaway

cozy getaway

Had a wonderful time in the cabin. It was cozy and relaxing and the hosts were very friendly and communicative. Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Great Getaway

Great Getaway

Was a great location and had a "homey" feel to it. Close to Bear Valley Ski Resort too. Great communication with the property manager and very accommodating :)

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay

Nice place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

A White Christmas

A White Christmas

We had a wonderful stay and Robin was a communicative host. The cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Snowy stay at mountain retreat

Snowy stay at mountain retreat

What a nice cabin to spend a weekend. Wooded surroundings, comfy beds, great vibe to the cabin. All four of us (adults) enjoyed the laid back feel and the sense of quiet. Away from the highway, but not too far over well maintained and plowed roads from Highway 4. The dogs thought it was a great place too. Everything worked & plenty of hot water. Highly recommend this cabin!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Great stay

Great stay

Thanks to Robin for a wonderful weekend. Very well-appointed home, and she was great to communicate with. Looking forward to our next stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Relaxing retreat

Relaxing retreat

Nice, cozy SO QUIET AND PEACEFUL. Cabin has everything you need to have a relaxing getaway. Great trails close by for exploring and a short drive away from the grocery store and restaurants.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Fun cabin in the woods

Fun cabin in the woods

We had such a great weekend at this cabin. It is in a quiet part of Blue Lake Springs and is cozy and comfortable. It’s less than five minutes to the rec center and our kids had the best time in the pool. Our doggo was super happy there too. Would definitely love to rent again.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Nice property in a great location

Nice property in a great location

This house is in a great neighborhood. It is very peaceful and centrally located to both Arnold and Bear Valley. The owners are very responsive and gave us very useful information.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

We had such a great weekend in this cabin.

We had such a great weekend in this cabin.

Easy communication with owners. The cabin had a awesome wood burning fireplace. We had so much fun playing board games around it. Nice to get away from TV, computers and technology.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2021

Cozy like Vermont

Cozy like Vermont

This cabin reminded my wife and I of our cozy place in Vermont.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

Cozy cabin

Cozy cabin

Cabin was perfect for our family. Had enough bedrooms and bathrooms.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Christmas getaway

Christmas getaway

We enjoyed our stay in the 70’s themed cabin in the woods. The wood stove kept the cabin comfortable. Lighting is low, orange and green bulbs do not give much light. Great location and beautiful scenery. Allowed our dogs and cabin does not smell like pets. We will return.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Wonderful and cozy!

Wonderful and cozy!

What a great place! We took our kids (ages 4 and 2) for a little getaway and this cabin is perfect. The deck is huge and has a beautiful view. Owners are great and very helpful/available. My kids keep asking if they can go back. We definitely will!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Such a wonderful getaway

Such a wonderful getaway

Such a gem of a cabin! Stayed here with my dog and a couple friends / family for a relaxing birthday getaway. Being 6 months pregnant and all the lockdowns due to covid this was absolutely perfect! Very private lot with no close neighbors, completely stocked kitchen with any dish / utensil you would can think of. Dog bowls were even set up inside if you planned on bringing a furry friend! We were able to have an amazing time and still abide by the restrictions! So much land around to explore and an amazing wrap around deck to enjoy your morning coffee or a cocktail while the sunsets between the trees! Cabin was very homey and had vintage vibes to it! Stay here, you won’t regret it!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Wonderful cozy cabin in the woods

Wonderful cozy cabin in the woods

We had a great stay. The cabin is clean well stocked and cozy. The location may be the best part-its close to town but the property has a lot of space so you do get that off the grid feeling with the amenities of town. The owner and communication was great too. Would definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Lovely

Lovely

My fiance and I had a great time! The cabin was perfect. The view and the little trails around the cabin were beautiful. We had a nice night of board games around the fire place. I loved the rustic 70s style of the decor. I felt like I was staying at a relatives place. Love love loved it. My fiance and I would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Family Reunited

Family Reunited

Our stay was everything we hoped for. Relaxing, beautiful, kid friendly and (fun-cabin reminded me of my youth in the 60’s) best of all owners were GREAT! Will definitely return as often as we can.

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Dirty Gross Disgusting

Dirty Gross Disgusting

The outside is beautiful easy check-in. we arrived around 430ish walked in to the Cabin to a disgusting smell. We ventured in, unloaded the cars. Hauled everything up a ton of stairs, i wouldn't recommend this place for a family with kids. As we went into the rooms we notice a stocking was left on the floor in one of the rooms. The house is very cluttered and dusty and dirty. The beds in one of the rooms were air mattresses which was not stated on the Ad. We settled in and started to put our one night of snacks and drinks in the fridge, the fridge was filthy!!! rotten food, barely any room for our stuff, so gross! there is not much comfort in the house not a comfortable place to just hangout with friends or family, there is a small couch and 2 chairs that were not comfy at all. it was a good thing one of the 5 cancelled because she would have to sit on the floor or a dinning chair. The outside was lovely and great weather. Someone left a window open and since it was rainy/snowy it was freezing in the house and it took at least 2 hours to warm it up with the iron stove. the wood for the stove was all the way down the many stairs and at the bottom by the cars. It was a hassle to go down and get some at 11pm at night. there were trash in the trash cans from previous guests and or owners i am unsure. the place was dingy and dirty! they had USED bars of soap EWW! had cracks and dirt and hairs from other people that were not us! The other bed that were actually real mattresses were very hard! I opted to sleep on the couch because i was so grossed out. My friend took the upstairs bedroom and she climbed into bed and noticed "weird" stains. she thought maybe it was laundry stains which happen, but as she got in bed and she felt something at her feet! she pulled the covers back and there were an inside out pair of pants with a DIRTY crouch! we about died! but as late as it was and as far as we were from home we had her sleep on one of the other beds and i was happy i chose the couch! There were soooo many things wrong with this house we were so very disappointed as this was our annual girls trip. If i could give ZERO stars i would! i do not recommend staying here unless you enjoy paying to live in someone elses filth!

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Great Location!

Great Location!

The location is really beautiful. Cabin backs up the State Park land and nearest neighbor is far enough away that it feels like you have the forest orally to yourself. The cabin is really cozy. Our family really enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Peaceful retreat

Peaceful retreat

The owners made this experience easy and straightforward. We really appreciated the attention to detail they provided as well as fast communication.

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Arnold?

The average price for a rental in Arnold is R 4,839 per night. This rental is R 225 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin. Enjoy the water!

Is Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin

Cabin in Arnold, CA

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Arnold, CA

Nearby attractions

Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin

Cabin in Arnold, CA

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Arnold, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Arnold?

Is parking included with this cabin?

Is there a pool at this cabin?

Is Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Serene Sierra Cabin in the Big Trees Forest- Dog Woods Cabin?

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