Mountain House close to snow sports/tubing at Bear Valley + Large Game Room
House in Arnold, CA
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Garden, Pool and more
About this house rental
Enjoy a lovely, custom-built home nestled in the woods located on one plus acre in Arnold. The Chaffalu Home is only a 2.5 -hour drive from the Bay Area. The home (3000’ elevation) is perfectly situated near Bear Valley Resort (27 miles) and Downtown Murphys Village (10 miles), known for their charming Main Street inclusive of high quality cuisine, boutique shopping, historic architecture and boasting over two dozen wine tasting rooms. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, swimming in our private pool, local public-access lakes, skiing/snowboarding/sledding at Bear Valley Resort, 9 miles to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, approximately 2.5 hours to Yosemite and 3.25 hours to Tahoe.
The home has something for everyone: the peace and quiet of a small town, with charming restaurants nearby and wine tasting just a short drive away; plenty of outdoor activity options to choose from or just cozy up inside by the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. Kids will love the double bunk beds downstairs and huge playroom as well as large backyard with basketball court, sports equipment and toys.
The home was designed to accommodate two or three families comfortably:
Main/Lower level: Queen bedroom with new 40” smart TV and option to use full bath with shower/tub or separate half bath; kids room with double bunk-beds and room for an on-floor memory-foam mattress (located in the closet); fully-equipped kitchen with every small appliance and utensil needed (some spices if you have forgotten yours); recreation room with 40” smart TV with Wii console, Foosball Table, ½ shuffleboard table (grandpa made), family games, puzzles, coloring books/generous amount of art supplies, and space for an air mattress; full-size washer and dryer (brand new) in the laundry room; half bath; and incredibly spacious living room with big-screen TV with cable and a wood burning fireplace (firewood provided).
Upper level: Two King bedrooms with new 40” smart TVs in each room; full bathroom with shower stall.
The Kitchen: Stocked with everything you need to cook as if you were at home. Frying pans, pancake cast iron skillet, waffle maker, sauté pans, egg poacher,
deep sauce pan/steamer, steaming basket insert, blender, small food processor, juicer, rice cooker, pressure cooker, crockpot, electric wok, coffee mugs/cups, glasses, tumblers, speciality cocktail drink glasses, martini and margarita glasses, plates, bowls of various sizes, Tupperware, cookie sheets, pie pans, bread/loaf pans, Nespresso Machine, Drip Coffee pot and French Press, coffee grinder, microwave, double oven, platters, plastic pool tumblers/plates/baskets, marshmallow roasting sticks and food prep tools (garlic press, potato peeler, cheese slicer, tablespoons/teaspoons, measuring cups, wisks, spatulas).
Outside: Large deck/patio on two sides with patio furniture; in ground swimming pool (not heated and open May-September), plenty of pool lounge furniture and umbrellas; wood campfire pit and marshmallow roasting sticks and BBQ.
Additional amenities include:
- Free high speed internet: Xfinity broadband internet connection with download speed up to 150mbps
- Central heat
- Streaming of live and on-demand TV or log into your own subscription services
- Firewood
-Google Nest Mini
-Smart Lock coded just for you
-Hair dryers in 2 bathrooms
- Iron and ironing board, hangers, first aid kit
- Washer/dryer (brand new) with detergent
For children/babies:
-pack and play
-Stepping stools for the bathroom sinks
-infant baby bouncer
-Infant soothing portable swing
-Gate for the stairs (you must attach during your visit)
-High chair
-Basket ball and soccer ball along with other toys
The home has something for everyone: the peace and quiet of a small town, with charming restaurants nearby and wine tasting just a short drive away; plenty of outdoor activity options to choose from or just cozy up inside by the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. Kids will love the double bunk beds downstairs and huge playroom as well as large backyard with basketball court, sports equipment and toys.
The home was designed to accommodate two or three families comfortably:
Main/Lower level: Queen bedroom with new 40” smart TV and option to use full bath with shower/tub or separate half bath; kids room with double bunk-beds and room for an on-floor memory-foam mattress (located in the closet); fully-equipped kitchen with every small appliance and utensil needed (some spices if you have forgotten yours); recreation room with 40” smart TV with Wii console, Foosball Table, ½ shuffleboard table (grandpa made), family games, puzzles, coloring books/generous amount of art supplies, and space for an air mattress; full-size washer and dryer (brand new) in the laundry room; half bath; and incredibly spacious living room with big-screen TV with cable and a wood burning fireplace (firewood provided).
Upper level: Two King bedrooms with new 40” smart TVs in each room; full bathroom with shower stall.
The Kitchen: Stocked with everything you need to cook as if you were at home. Frying pans, pancake cast iron skillet, waffle maker, sauté pans, egg poacher,
deep sauce pan/steamer, steaming basket insert, blender, small food processor, juicer, rice cooker, pressure cooker, crockpot, electric wok, coffee mugs/cups, glasses, tumblers, speciality cocktail drink glasses, martini and margarita glasses, plates, bowls of various sizes, Tupperware, cookie sheets, pie pans, bread/loaf pans, Nespresso Machine, Drip Coffee pot and French Press, coffee grinder, microwave, double oven, platters, plastic pool tumblers/plates/baskets, marshmallow roasting sticks and food prep tools (garlic press, potato peeler, cheese slicer, tablespoons/teaspoons, measuring cups, wisks, spatulas).
Outside: Large deck/patio on two sides with patio furniture; in ground swimming pool (not heated and open May-September), plenty of pool lounge furniture and umbrellas; wood campfire pit and marshmallow roasting sticks and BBQ.
Additional amenities include:
- Free high speed internet: Xfinity broadband internet connection with download speed up to 150mbps
- Central heat
- Streaming of live and on-demand TV or log into your own subscription services
- Firewood
-Google Nest Mini
-Smart Lock coded just for you
-Hair dryers in 2 bathrooms
- Iron and ironing board, hangers, first aid kit
- Washer/dryer (brand new) with detergent
For children/babies:
-pack and play
-Stepping stools for the bathroom sinks
-infant baby bouncer
-Infant soothing portable swing
-Gate for the stairs (you must attach during your visit)
-High chair
-Basket ball and soccer ball along with other toys
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Arnold, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Host had great communication and house was lovely. We had a nice long family weekend there. Loved the kitchen, comfy beds, good seating, fun backyard and pool. Would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our 3rd summer vacation at this house and we love it so much. It's clean, spacious, comfortable, and the pool area is excellent. I think our only complaint was that there's not enough room in the trash bin to accommodate multiple families. We ended up taking home a few bags of trash. Maybe 2 trash pickups during the week? Otherwise, Kathy is friendly and prompt with communication (and apologized about the trash situation and offered a solution during our stay), and the house is just fabulous!
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second time staying here. The family loves the property; the pool was great to beat the heat, the kids had a blast shooting hoops and playing in the game room.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fun weekend.
10.0 / 10.0
My family really enjoyed our stay. The pictures don’t do the house justice - the back yard is huge. It had everything we needed and the host communicated very well. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here with two other families, including 5 kids ages 3-8 and had an absolutely wonderful time. The home is beautifully maintained and stocked, and also exudes comfort and coziness. The game room was an absolute hit and the kids hardly wanted to leave. The layout worked really well to gather but also have quiet time if needed. Kathy was super helpful and responsive. We’d love to stay here again in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Very impressive everything well organized and plenty of space just good size of a house all around
10.0 / 10.0
The house was great. Very large, clean and well stocked. The teens really enjoyed the hangout room- they played Wii, air hockey, and had a great time making huge Lego creations. The house was quiet and conveniently located close to a grocery store and restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our family's second stay at this cabin and we love it. We are a group from ages 20-83 and everyone loves it here. It's cozy, has everything you would need, and is absolutely beautiful. I would absolutely recommend this cabin for friends, family, or any group!
10.0 / 10.0
Close to town, yet far enough to feel secluded. Kids didn't want to leave pool and bball court. Lil ones loved the playroom. Kitchen everything you need. 5 Star.
10.0 / 10.0
Came here with my family and some friends for the MLK weekend. The house was great…the pictures don’t do it justice. It was large and provided more than enough room for our party of 9. Beds and sheets were very comfortable. We loved hanging out in front of the fire watching tv and playing games. It snowed many inches while we were there and had a great time sledding down the driveway!
10.0 / 10.0
Rented the property for an annual girls trip. The house was perfectly set up for all of us. Many hours spent in the pool. Close to nearby Murphy's where we spent the afternoon wine tasting and shopping. The kitchen was stocked with all the tools and necessities needed for this gourmet chef.
10.0 / 10.0
Our group had a wonderful time. Everything was clean and comfortable. The home was stocked with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed this house. It’s on a quiet little street, not in a housing development. It’s got everything you could need inside and out. We really enjoyed the sparkling clean pool and the cool grassy backyard with basketball court. All surrounded by a beautiful forest. You could spend the whole vacation at the house, but there’s great hiking and fishing in the area, and good dining options in Murphy’s down the road. Or just hit the Big Trees Market a few minutes down the road and eat in. Can’t imagine a better spot to enjoy the Sierra summer.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for families
This house has everything you need ! We were in the summer so the pool was used everyday. We especially appreciated the locked pool gate as we had 3 little ones. Every toy and game imaginable for inside and outside fun. Best stocked kitchen I have ever seen in a rental, I felt like we were in our own home. 5+ star cleanliness! Host was very responsive before; during and after our stay. Highly recommend this property!
10.0 / 10.0
Pool Time
Beautiful home with a great layout. The rooms were all very nice and floor plan of the house worked great for all of our needs. Everyone loved spending the day at the pool and once the shade made it to the basketball area everyone enjoyed playing corn hole and basketball. The location is nice too, close to Big trees market which was well stocked, Snow shoe brewery, and White pines lake. We’re already discussing plans to stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect family get away location
The property was exactly what we hoped. Communicating with the host during booking and during check in was easy and fast. We’ll definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful family getaway
Loved this home inside and out. Kitchen very well stocked. The kids and adults enjoyed the bonus room full of toys and games. The separation of the bonus room and living room worked well. The location was perfect not too far off the main road but didn’t hear any traffic noise and felt very private. The backyard was amazing! Since it was February we didn’t get to use the pool but it looked great! Liked that the pool was fenced separately from the rest of the yard. The pictures online didn’t do it justice. The yard was much bigger than expected, it was also fenced. Lots of toys outside as well. Kathy was a wonderful host and communicated well. I would highly recommend visiting this home.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay in Arnold
House was great for our families with young kids - game room was a hit! Warm during winter and close to the market, Murphy's and Bear Valley skiing. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
No complaints
You couldn’t aak for a more beautiful property. The communication between myself and the host was exceptional!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful spacious home
We had a wonderful stay at this home. There is so much to do and see in the surrounding areas! It was great to have a spacious place to come home to when everyone was exhausted. The pool was excellent, every cooking amenity was provided and a huge playroom stocked for the kiddos. They’ve thought of everything. Thank you Kathy, our entire family had a great time
10.0 / 10.0
Great house with pool
We travel to arnold for a summer trip every year and this was by far the best house we’ve rented to date. The grounds and pool were the best!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Home, Property, and Pool!
Our two families included 4 adults and 4 boys ages 4-10. This home could not have been more perfect. It was beautiful, comfortable, and had plenty of space for everyone to spread out when needed but also many spaces large enough for us to all gather together to eat, play games, etc. The kids absolutely loved the game room, the large grassy area, basketball court and of course the pool! Kathy was very responsive and pleasant. We can’t wait to return!
10.0 / 10.0
Above and Beyond
Our stay at this property was great. The owner communicated with us early about what to expect upon our arrival and met all expectations. Upon arrival we found the house to be in great shape and well stocked with all you would need during your stay. The pool was clean and the backyard was stocked with games, balls, etc. to enjoy in the spacious backyard. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this house to anyone looking in the area. We definitely plan to come back!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Home
Kathy was a great host with a beautiful home. The kitchen & rooms are stocked with everything you could possibly need, and the property is beautifully landscaped.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Home Stay away from Home
We liked the house a lot. It had everything you need in a home . Kitchen was well equipped with enough resources to even serve 10 to 12 people including serving utensils for kids as well.
The sport room was great with skylights. Kids and us have spent much time there. The grill worked very easily. The house was clean .There is a super market less than a mile away so you can get all groceries and other needs from there as needed.We spent all 4 days together there without getting any boreness!
Just few things which might add more fun to future residents -
The bunk beds had edged logs on roof, which is not safe for kids to slee there.
Probably a pool or table tennis can add a lot for bigger groups in game room !
5.0 / 10.0
We liked the house a lot. It had everything you need in a home . Kitchen was well equipped with enough resources to even serve 10 to 12 people including serving utensils for kids as well. The sport room was great with skylights. Kids and us have spent much time there. The grill worked very easily. The house was clean .There is a super market less than a mile away so you can get all groceries and other needs from there as needed.We spent all 4 days together there without getting any boreness!Just few things which might add more fun to future residents -The bunk beds had edged logs on roof, which is not safe for kids to slee there.Probably a pool or table tennis can add a lot for bigger groups in game room !
10.0 / 10.0
Another great stay here!
We enjoyed another great weekend at the Chaffalu home. It’s a very clean house and has everything you need for a family getaway. Thanks again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect house for a family getaway!
I found this gem in the mountains and I just knew it was the perfect setting for our family getaway to the snow. We came up with my parents, my sister and her family, and my aunt. The kitchen was more than well equipped and spacious enough to have multiple people prepping meals at the same time. The large living room with the vaulted beam ceiling, gorgeous stacked stone fireplace and large picture windows was the perfect place to relax and hang out as a family or just have adult time. The kids bunk room can accommodate 5 children for sleeping but the best part is they have their own hang out/game room separate from the living room. All of the adult bedrooms as really spacious with their own smart tv’s which provides you with a place to retreat to if you just want some space away from the friends or family you love so much. This house accommodated all 12 of us so perfectly which really made our weekend relaxing and stress free. The fire pit with string lights for s’mores at night and the half basketball court was the icing on the already delicious cake. We can’t wait to book for a week over the summer so we can enjoy the pool too!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful, clean house with lots of amenities
Couldn’t have been a better house for our family for a weekend away. House was very clean and had all the kitchen, bathroom, playroom, outdoor amenities one could need. Kathy was very communicative and we would definitely love to stay here again! Thanks Kathy and family for sharing your home with us!
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and very well equipped house close to Big Trees
Comfortable and very well equipped house close to Big Trees
10.0 / 10.0
Great Comfy Home
Host was great and responsive and accommodating. Property was the perfect size and very clean tidy. The kitchen had everything you can possibly need and was very inviting. Definitely would stay again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Arnold?
The average price for a rental in Arnold is R 4,756 per night. This rental is R 7,299 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mountain House close to snow sports/tubing at Bear Valley + Large Game Room. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mountain House close to snow sports/tubing at Bear Valley + Large Game Room. Enjoy the water!
Is Mountain House close to snow sports/tubing at Bear Valley + Large Game Room pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mountain House close to snow sports/tubing at Bear Valley + Large Game Room?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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