House in Arnold, CA

Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball

Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball

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Exterior
Flying Acres Swim Lake
Blue Lake Springs Pool
Two Stand Up Paddle Boards available for your use
Front of cabin in fall

Overview of Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Arnold, CA
  • Popular LocationStanislaus National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSierra Nevada Logging Museum7 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Playroom/Sleeping Area

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bonus Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bunk Room

2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Ground Floor Double

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Down Stairs Bathroom.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Luxury Spa Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Luxury Spa Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball

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The chalet is located in beautiful Arnold, CA in the foothills of the Sierras. It is walking distance from Fly-In Lake (seasonal) and a short 4 mins from the Blue Lake Springs recreation center and pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and Big Trees State Park. Just 25 minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort. We have a whole-house generator, stand up paddle boards, disc golf discs, sleds, pool, pinball, home theater and many other toys for you to enjoy.

Winter: we are just half an hour down the hill of Bear Valley Ski Resort, which has also great cross country ski, tubing, and various Sno-Park areas where you can go sledding. With enough snow you can sled in the back yard or from the sides of the swim lake that's walking distance and dry in winter.

Summer: from mid-June, the HOA rec center is expected to be open to guests but confirm by Googling Blue Lake Springs HOA or sent us a note (a fee applies, $15/day per person, $75/day for a group up to 6 or you can get a week-pass). Amenities include: Pool, Tennis/Pickle Ball, Bocce, Shuffleboard, Cornhole, Life Size Chess, Ping Pong, Foosball, Horseshoe, Beach Volley, Basketball, Snack Bar/Restaurant, Lake, Gym. We have some stand-up paddle boards which you can carry to lake. Nearby Sierra Nevada Adventure Company rents out kayaks.

We have a whole house generator that automatically kicks in when power goes out. The area is prone to power cuts both in winter (snow downing trees) and summer (PG&E power cuts to prevent fires). The house also has central air conditioning and central heat, which can also run off the generator. Note that Comcast Wifi may not work during a power cut.

The Chalet has high-Speed Comcast Wifi (the fastest you can get in the area) with mesh network extensions and various work spaces/tables.

The house is spacious. About 2700 sq.ft. with 3 floors, 4 bedrooms and three baths, plus a bonus basement with an extra day bed (that extends to a king) with a trundle. Each floor has it's own private full bath room with luxury full-body shower (top two floors) and a shower a bath (bottom floor). Note that the master bedroom upstairs is a large loft open to the living room and the second bedroom upstairs is only accessible from the master bedroom.

Amenities include a gourmet kitchen with monogram stove, home theater, Jurassic Park pinball machine, pool table, two gas fireplaces, games for young, old, an expansive deck with heat lamp, BBQ, and (soon) chiminea fire pit.

We have an extensive home manual which we can send you even before you rent and we constantly adding tips for things to do and sample itineraries in the home manual and (more slowly) on our website Arnold Lake Chalet.

There are 5 spaces where guests can sleep divided over three floors, but there are several things you should know:
1. 2 regular bedrooms, 1 bunk room and 1 queen bedroom on ground floor
2. Top floor is the "Master" but it's a large loft open to the living room and the 2nd bedroom on this floor has a door that closes but it's only accessible from the Master
3. Downstairs basement (with many windows) has it's own shower, bath, toilet, a pool table, movie theater, a separate wine room, etc.. It's a large space where we placed a trundle bed that becomes a 1 King bed + 1 Twin (but it's also not a traditional bedroom).
When we use the space ourselves, we consider these "5 bedrooms", but you could also say it's just 2 bedrooms + loft + bonus room + basement. Please review the photos to make sure the space works for your party.

Note check out is 11 am and check in is 4 pm.

Property manager

Dominique Levin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Arnold Rim Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve and Stanislaus National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 4 min drive
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • White Pines Lake - 7 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bistro Espresso - 6 min drive
  • The Lube Room Saloon - 11 min drive
  • Red Apple - 11 min drive
  • Arnold Chinese Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Bear Valley ski, with movie theater, pool table, pinball located?

This family-friendly Arnold vacation home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Stanislaus National Forest, Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course, and Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getawag
We had a great visit. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away
The property was nice to get away for a weekend in the snow. The master bedroom upstairs is a loft and everything from the kitchen / dining room can be heard back and forth, just a heads up. Also the drive way is extremely steep. It snowed when we were there and there was no way I was going to try to go down it, we would have ended up sliding into the house. So it was a bit of an issue with my mother-in-law getting up and down the driveway as we had to park at the top of the hill. Overall we enjoyed the property and the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberley K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arnold Mountain Home
Beautiful home in nice area of Arnold.My family enjoyed the game room and theater. Very spacious and loved I could take my dog.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arnold Getaway
This cabin was in a great loaction. Very close to everything we were planning on doing for the trip. The cabin is very big with a lot of room for our entire group. The only down fall was the cleanliness of the cabin. The showers and the bathroooms needs to have a deep cleaning. The carpets leading to the downstairs game room were very soiled. The hand rail leading up to the kitchen area was broken and very dangerous as the steps are steep. My husband had to put tape on it so that nobody was injured. The owners did note the showers leaked all over the floor but it was more like a flood. Overall great location and they had a lot of toys to take to the lake it was just the cleanliness of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Russ and Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay
The home is lovely but we did have a few issues! The downstairs was so perfect. The time we were there was extremely HOT and downstairs was very cool. Media room, pinball machine and pool table were way fun! Kitchen and family room were very nice. The home was not ready at check in. Carpets are very dirty. The upstairs is very warm. The very small “room” off the bedroom (loft) was so hot no air vent. Not usable during our stay. The deck was not cleaned and we didn’t use it. Two of the showers (very nice and fancy) leaked quite a bit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dominique Levin

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We are a family of five (not counting our dog and two cats). Some years ago we traveled the world for a year homeschooling our kids and exclusively renting other people's home. We are so excited to be hosts ourselves now and to share our home and our tips for the area with you!

Why they chose this property

We bought the home as place where we, and our teenage kids, could hang out with friends and do fun activities both in summer (swim, SUP, canoe, tennis, hike, disc golf, mountain bike, fish) and in winter (ski, board, hike, sled, snowmobile).

What makes this property unique

Our home is full of entertainment features we enjoy ourselves: a gourmet kitchen, a home movie theater, a pinball machine and pool table, family board games. Toys for our dog! Books. For the summer, we just bought some stand-up paddle boards. We hope you'll all of these as much as we do.

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