We had a wonderland vacation at this cabin, with lots of snow! Donna was kind to call before we headed out, to chat about the conditions and driving in snow. There was a generator to tie us over during power outage, and lots of wood to burn. Highly recommend this home and the host!

We were staying for New Year holiday and enjoyed. Really excellent location: close ski resort, beautiful area around and cozy cabin! Thanks)

Our family loved staying here to celebrate Christmas, enjoy the snow, and spend some quality time together after missing so much during the pandemic. We were eight adults and four little kids but we never felt crowded in this spacious mountain home. The very well stocked kitchen allowed us to prepare delicious family meals and bake up some fun memories. The outdoor area was a blast - we built a few sled runs, snow friends and had some snowball fights. Hope to come back and make this a family tradition each winter. An amazing value!

The house and surrounding area was beautiful. Had a great experience here and left with some unforgettable memories. Highly recommend. Only critique I have is not a huge fan of the carpet bathroom.

Enough room for everyone! Plenty of space to congregate in the living room to sit and chat, play games or watch movies! We really enjoyed all the cabin had to offer … Thanks Again - Sandy

This house is lovely. Plenty of rooms so everyone has privacy. The living room was cozy, great for watching movies. The little pond down the road was very serene and peaceful. Would definitely book again.

We really enjoyed our stay. There was a hiccup with the cleaning crew being there before us, but the host was incredible with communication. This is a beautiful cabin to stay. Very homey and comfy. There is a very bad echo when you sit outside, so neighbors can really hear everything. Overall a 5* rating for me. The beds were comfy, the family room was the perfect spot for our amazing game of pictionary! Lots of room. There were 8 of us, and there were comfy places for everyone to relax. The surroundings are absolutely breathtaking. Star gazing was so easy in the small clearing in the front yard. The pond was a short walk down the hill and is absolutely breathtaking.

This place is amazing for a family or group of people. Fully equipped with everything you will need. BBQ, washer and dryer, coffee pot etc. full kitchen with pots and pans and dishes. I will definitely be back. A couple of the girls are already planning to book for their families. Short drive to alpine lake which is amazing. Water in both directions. Next trip I will plan to stay longer. Thank you so much we created lifelong memories.

For those considering renting this cabin, you can't go wrong. We stayed here with family and friends in June, 2021. The hosts have supplied a picnic table out on the patio and we thoroughly enjoyed having breakfasts and dinners there laughing and having a great time. If you rent in colder weather, there is a nice living room and a kitchen table for 5. Wifi was adequate with a good selection of movie cable channels if you want to watch a relaxing evening movie. The hosts will respond to you within a reasonable amount of time in case there are any problems. There is a well stocked kitchen with coffee maker, pots, pans, mugs, forks, spoons, plates, nice size refrigerator and good working heater for the winter if you go then. etc. We just used the heater very briefly at one time. For those wanting to BBQ, there is a nice BBQ right on the deck which we used a couple times ... really nice to have, The hosts just ask that you bring your own towels, sheets, and pillow cases and soap.. Other than that, I believe everything was there. There is a small lake/pond within walking distance which was really great to walk around and enjoy the dragon flies and nature. Not far from shore there was a large wooden platform which I imagine people swim to in the summer. There was also a nice beach area with picnic tables. I don't think street parking is allowed, so having the pond within walking distance is convenient in the summer. The cabin has a fair amount of privacy, plenty of parking and it seemed that most of the other nearby cabins were not occupied full time. There is a tub bathroom upstairs and a shower bathroom downstairs. We stayed 3 nights which was just perfect for us. There are a lot of "touristy" type things to do all within a 30 minute drive. If you go, check out the Sourgrass parking, only a 10 minute drive north. It's right along the beautiful Stanislaus river. really nice. Also the cabin is a little higher in elevation which provides for a little cooler weather during the summer. That was nice. All in all, we really had a great time making some great memories and talked about the trip a lot after coming back reliving some fun (and funny) moments. What's life without those kinds of things anyway...as life is way too short to begin with. Well, I guess that's a wrap for me. Hope this review will be helpful for anyone thinking of renting.

Nice cabin among the redwoods. Very short distance to Calaveras tress state park, arnold and lakes.

I came here with my brother and his family in the summer and we loved it so much we came back for spring break. I can’t express how perfect this place is especially in these times of social distancing. The cousins played games all evening in the living room and walked to the lake in the day. The adults took the kids sledding in the day and laughed all night. There was enough snow to build a snowman and go sledding, but not any snow on the roads. The weather was also perfect to be outside with a jacket or sweater. The grill makes it very convenient for dinner and even made some amazing tri-tip sandwiches for lunch. The fire place made it nice and cozy to relax after dinner.

What a treat to stay in this rustic, adorable, and obviously loved little family cabin in the middle of the snow and big trees of the Stanislaus National Forest. It’s larger than you might think, and although we were only a small family - the home can accommodate many more in its 5 bedrooms. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided by the owners, but don’t forget to bring your own sheets and pillow cases, a policy which we liked. About 10 minutes up the hill from Arnold, the house is conveniently located just off of highway 4 to make it easy to access in the winter but far enough away that the cabin has a rustic feel. It is an easy and short drive to Bear Valley and the Snow Parks nearby. If you are here after the snow thaws, you can sit and enjoy the sounds, sights, and smells under the trees on the deck or in the front yard on benches carved out of logs. We loved this place. Our only (small) issue was that while the house is professionally cleaned between visits, there were still areas (under beds, behind couches, under appliances, etc...) that could have been cleaned a bit more thoroughly. Enjoy this special place - It’s a real treat.

I rented with my family and friends, we had an amazing time. Any questions I had, Donna and Mike would answer quickly, they are super nice and, they gave us some good recommendations about things nearby. Everything was close to the cabin, we had no troubles at all. We are definitely excited to go back for another getaway!

This place was simple, rustic and cozy. It had everything you need, and felt very comfortable for our large family.

The property was everything we were looking for in a cabin near Bear Valley. It was only a 15 min drive to the mountain. The only that I would complain about is that there wasn’t any linens on the beds. We totally forgot about bringing it with us and we had to contact friends to help us out. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great cabin getaway.

Remote and quiet location, spacious with lots of amenities. Overall enjoyed the time!!

Rental process was quick and easy. Home was spacious and yet cozy. Will book again!

Overall great place. Just a Few minor issues.

This was a great property for lots of people- we stayed with my son, my husband, my parents and family friends- and we still didnt use 2 of the bedrooms! there was plenty of room for hanging out and being alone. We drove up Hwy 4 to visit the snow parks and took walks around the neighborhood

Beautiful place, the cabin is very nice and cozy. We had a great time, walking around the smell of the pine trees. They had everything we needed to cook a nice meal. The owners are great they were very helpful very great hosts . We will definitely stay again sometime soon. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing cabin with us. Best regards, Vero 🤗

We were grateful to have found such a lovely spot for a home base while day hiking up near Ebbetts Pass. We wanted to be isolated during Covid, and this did the trick. Very quiet community, at least midweek when we were there. The decor bespeaks a much-loved family cabin, and it’s easy to see why. Kitchen had all we needed—except flickering/dying neon overhead light should be replaced! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

We enjoyed staying here. The house was bigger than what we needed, so we didn’t even use the second floor. It was a nice cabin, very comfortable. There were nice places to go for a walk nearby and close to the big streets park and various lakes.

The stay at the cabin was amazing to say the least. Very spacious and kid friendly!

This was exactly what we needed. 5 minute walk to the local lake, nice size deck with a grill to spend family time in the beautiful outdoors and PLENTY of seating in the living room. MORE than enough room for 2 families of 4. Our teens walked around the area and to the lake everyday. Never heard anyone say they were board. It’s so beautiful we loved it. It’s VERY close to Big Trees State Park, but we never felt the need to go anywhere.

Overall, this is a very nice house that can accommodate a large group or family.

Great vibe and character, perfect location, easy access, excellent walking or just hangin out. We’d certainly stay there again!

Kitchen appliances were impeccable.

Great cabin with a lot of rooms. Property management was helpful and the place was well taken care of. Great new BBQ and stove. We plan to return next year!

Good property, Mike and Donna are great host, we had few issues with room heaters but Mike sent help quickly and resolve it in no time.

Visited during labor day, it was a beautiful weekend. Lots to do and see in the area. Good size rooms for 8 of us that stayed. easy walk to the Lube Room where we met up with friends.

This cabin meet all my families needs. Six bedrooms with comfortable beds, 3 downstairs, 3 upstairs. Good size rooms, plenty of seating in the living room, flat screen TV, beautiful fireplace. The kitchen was well stocked and clean. Walking distance from the cabin to The Lube Room (local bar/restaurant) and the association lake. If you are looking for location and comfort, this is the cabin for you. Enjoy!

We, two families with four small children, stayed here between Christmas and New year, and had a great time. Everything was great in the cabin. Great location, too. Bear Valley ski area and the sno parks are about 30 min away, and if you forgot something, big tree market and ebbets pass sporting goods are just a few miles back.