Our beautiful Deer Run Chalet is located in the Stanislaus Forest close to parks, great views, dining, swimming, fishing, hiking, and skiing and has access to a private neighborhood lake...We have many great reviews on other popular reservation portals. You’ll love our chalet with its high vaulted ceilings, wood-burning stove, modern yet rustic decor, comfy beds and high-end furnishings, open kitchen, and the amount of space. Great for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families and groups up to 10. Great location close to everything and terrific wkly/monthly discounts!

The Chalet:
Our beautiful chalet has been given modern updates. This includes the bathrooms, kitchen appliances, new flooring throughout, paint and decor, and beautiful log beds and furniture. We have a campfire ring and a lovely covered porch to enjoy the lush surroundings. You'll love this tranquil and relaxing place in the forest.

This chalet has what you need; bedding and pillows for all beds (10 people), bath towels, kitchen utensils and cookware, double oven, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, blender, 8 qt slow cooker, some basic items (basic spices and cooking oils, etc.), hand soap, dish soap, and paper products. You will need to bring your own toiletries and beach towels, and extra blankets/pillows/sleeping bag if you have extra guests (more than 10 people).

- Wifi
- Double oven and Jenn-Air gas cook-top
- Log dining table that extends for 12 guests
- Nest thermostat
- Propane BBQ
- Washer and dryer
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Cocktail arcade table with over 400 classic video games
- Air hockey table
- Beach chairs and cooler for lake use
- SNOW BLOWER & shovels
- Snow sleds
- Christmas Tree (fake but lovely!)

Guest access:
We will not physically be in the area during your stay. Full access to the chalet is provided, excluding some locked cabinets and a pantry closet for our personal items. There is a master suite with a cal-king bed and a master bath with a whirlpool tub. The upstairs has a full bath and two bedrooms with lovely log furniture and a vaulted ceiling (one room has a queen bed and the other room sleeps 6). All beds have waterproof mattress and pillow covers. There is also an open loft overlooking below. Enjoy relaxing in our large great room with an open kitchen and dining room and updated media center with flat-screen smart TV (and another smart TV upstairs). There are plenty of games and puzzles to enjoy.

We offer access to a beautiful private lake in the Lakemont Pines neighborhood for swimming, fishing or lounging on a kayak or raft, or even a paddle-boat. Full guest access for 5 guests is included with your rental and includes lake use, snack shack and lodge activities (Snack Shack and lodge are typically open from mid-June thru Labor Day). Day-use wristbands for additional guests are $5 each. We are also less than 2 miles from the beautiful, and public, White Pines Lake…so many choices!

We want to ensure that you have a great time so please call us or email us with any questions or concerns during your stay.

NOTE: We love kids, have 3 of our own, but due to the numerous stairs/staircases and lack of child safety gates we feel our chalet is best suited for children 5 yrs and older.

LOCATION: We are ideally located and are a convenient 5 minute drive to the local market, brewery, cafés, ski rentals and rustic shops. We love how centrally located our chalet is!

PARKING: There is an abundance of parking, with two different driveways. We strongly RECOMMEND that lower cars/sedans use the more level parking/driveway to the left of the main driveway. The main driveway has a steep incline at the street line and lower vehicles could have a problem entering/exiting (you’ll understand when you see it. :) 4-wheel drive and lifted vehicles will be fine.

SNOW CLEARING: Although Arnold does not get as much snowfall as Calaveras Big Trees and Bear Valley up Hwy 4, there can be plenty of snow at times, so be prepared with the proper vehicle (four-wheel drive, chains, etc.). We have a snowblower and shovels for your use in the garage if needed. Professional snow clearing of the driveway for an additional cost can be provided if desired, so please inquire if interested ($90-$150 depending on the amount of snow).

Despite the recent snowfall, we are still in the midst of a drought - please conserve water and be careful with fire in the campfire ring.