Title: Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524500/30524471/8438c7b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524500/30524471/8f325941.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524500/30524471/2d006848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524500/30524471/40f9ee9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524500/30524471/d69f5177.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Mountain House, nestled at 5,200 feet in a forest of large cedars and fir trees, offers the perfect retreat from the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy downhill skiing in winter or kayaking and canoeing on nearby Lake Alpine during summer months with high ceilings and an all-wood interior that add to its rustic charm. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley Mountain House is located at 5,200 feet only minutes from the Stanislaus River, Lake Alpine, and the Bear Valley Ski Area. Nestled on a 1/2 acre lot with large cedars and fir trees you in the forest overlooking the woods yet only minutes from recreation that includes downhill skiing in the winter, kayaking, and canoeing in the summer, swimming, and always great hiking. Our wonderful cabin has high ceilings, an all-wood interior, and new wood-like laminate flooring and carpeting throughout the bedrooms and loft. This is our family cabin for the last 30 years. And has 80-year-old snow shoes on the wall. My kids grew up coming here and now my grandkids love it. It's beautiful and quiet and the season changes are amazing. Please, do not expect a five-star hotel here. We keep it rustic, basic with a few amenities. If you love old California, this place is for you. The peaceful and beautiful surroundings of the Mountain House cabin make it a great retreat from the San Francisco Bay Area only 3 hours away off Hwy 4. There is also the historic gold mining towns of Murphy and Angels Camp only just 20 minutes down the hill and of course the Big Trees State Park with it's towering 1000-year-old redwoods. Come and enjoy a weekend away in the summer or winter for a great retreat back to nature. Snow parks and Bear Valley ski area: We can access Winter recreation areas easily. The Bear Valley ski area which includes downhill skiing, cross country, and events through the winter is only 16 miles or 20 minutes from our cabin. In addition, there are two Snow Parks monitored by the State of California nearby. The Stanislaus Snow Park, only 15 minutes up Hwy 4, and The Lake Alpine Snow Park. You need to purchase a daily pass and can park your vehicle in the plowed parking lot. Cross country, snowshoeing, and sledding are available at these two locations. Summer fun with rivers, lakes, and hiking: Our cabin is perfectly located for local recreation by rivers and lakes. The Stanislaus River is only 15 minutes away, Lake Alpine is 16 miles east past Bear Valley and the wonderful Utica and Spicer Reservoirs that are perfect for kayaking are about an hour away. And for our 6-year-old, we go to White Pines Lake near Arnold a great, simple place to be in the afternoon with family just down the road. For hiking, the options are endless as you get up into the national forest. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119220000/119210800/119210735/85a65483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin on the Creek: Dog Friendly Dorrington - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number TOT-0224 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as All-wood Sierra Cabin Woods Arnold/bear Valley Camp Connell All-wood Sierra Cabin Woods Arnold/bear Valley All-wood Sierra Woods Arnold/bear Valley Camp Connell All-wood Sierra Woods Arnold/bear Valley All-wood Sierra Cabin Woods Arnold/bear Valley Camp Connell All-wood Sierra Woods Arnold/bear Valley Camp Connell All-wood Sierra Cabin Woods Arnold/bear Valley Camp Connell All-wood Sierra Woods Arnold/bear Valley Camp Connell All-wood Sierra Cabin Woods Arnold/bear Valley Cabin All-wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/bear Valley All-wood Sierra Woods Arnold/bear Valley All wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/bear Valley All-wood Sierra Cabin Woods Arnold/bear Valley Cabin All-wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/bear Valley All wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/bear Valley All wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/bear Valley All-wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/bear Valley Cabin ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.31503%2C-120.25620&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Defv0qqJgrM28G8SpKDKfDNB4V8=) Camp Connell, CA #### What's nearby - Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km - Arnold Rim Trail - 13 min drive - 13.0 km - Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 14 min drive - 13.7 km - Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 15 min drive - 14.8 km - White Pines Lake - 16 min drive - 15.5 km #### Getting around - Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 144 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬5 min drive - ‪Snack Shack - ‬10 min drive - ‪Camp Connell General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fairway View Lounge - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Restaurant - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley located? > Situated on a lake, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course. Meadowmont Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rustic, All-Wood Sierra Cabin in the Woods Near Arnold/Bear Valley Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 64 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 5 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alejandra B. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas We loved our stay! Super cozy and so much fun we got to see the snow from the comfort of the living room! Definitely made memories with my family. ##### Alejandra B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Laurie F. Jul 6, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Centrally located to do so many things in a beautiful neighborhood. ##### Laurie F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david l. Mar 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great stay, great location, a lot of space. Will be back ##### david l. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina M. Jan 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot to relax in the snow! Super cozy cabin with all you need for a weekend away ##### Nina M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill E. Jul 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for adventure Quiet and comfortable. Close to amenities, but far enough away for a peaceful stay. ##### Bill E. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Katie H. Mar 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay Stay was perfect for the weather, lots of snow at the house. ##### Katie H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kiki Z. Nov 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Vacation We had a great holiday in the property here very chose to the ski resort. Kids so happy to play snow at outside the house. It is recommended to increase the brightness of the living room. ##### Kiki Z. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven D. Apr 10, 2015 #### Wonderful! Woods! Nice Deck Too! We couldn't have had a nicer time. My husband and kids just loved every minute. And, thank the gods for Netflix at night. Was so easy to be here. Felt like our other home in the mountains! ##### Steven D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sang P. Jan 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great winter getaway The cabin had a nice slope and large backyard for 5 kids from 6-11 to sled and play in the snow all weekend. The experience mas of course differ depending on the amount of snow on the ground and the new snow falling, but we had steady snow fall the entire time we were there. We never made it out to the sno parks near Bear Valley. And when the kids were tired, they came in for hot chocolate and TV. It was a great stay overall! ##### Sang P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jen S. Jan 3, 2019 #### Warm family cabin It was a great peaceful place. The only bummer was the wifi stopped working on our last night there because the bill wasn't paid according to the notification. This was a big deal since we didn't have any cell reception and the wifi was the only way to communicate with anyone. Either way my family and I really enjoyed our stay and would come back for a fun family vacation again and again! Thank you for a wonderful stay. ##### Jen S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Patrick B. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant It was exactly as described. Actually a little better. Only one mishap. One of the entry steps broke during the stay. ##### Patrick B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle P. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location to the lake and near by attractions. We stayed for 5 days four nights. The place was as described. Good direction to get to, and close proximity to many local attractions. The owner was very responsive to questions. All in all, great location and value. One suggestion: it was summer and it was rather hot and stuffy in the house. We wanted to open all windows to let the cool air in, but was limited to those windows with screens to prevent mosquitoes from coming into the house. If possible, install screens on doors and windows to facilitate airflow. ##### Michelle P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maricel O. Sep 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This is a great location if you want to get away from the city. We had a good and relax time during our stay. Very rustic which is awesome and toys for the kids and wifi is strong, kitchen well equipped. We visited lakes nearby and state park. Do not expect it will perfectly clean its a cabin expect some dust and spider web. Kitchen carpet is old. Overall we are happy and have a chance to relax which is that's our goal. Thank you Steve for letting us to stay in your beautiful cabin. >18 mins drive away to garbage disposal. ##### Maricel O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gail P. Mar 17, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Mountain ccabin Dorrington The cabin had not been cleaned & was horribly dirty not only with dust but lots of food in the refrigerator & sticky handles & food crumbs & personal items left The owner responded quickly & said he had paid to have it cleaned. Be careful on the stairs coming down from 1 bedroom. It has has a loose board . It is quiet & has a beautiful view. ##### Gail P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric H. Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Cozy stay This was a very cozy cabin with all the amenities we could ask for. We did have a few issues - we had to shovel a path to the door, and the cleaners hadn't come after the last residents, but the owner warned us about the snow and offered a full refund if we didn't want to go. It turns out the cleaners hadn't come (probably because of the snow) and didn't tell him, so we had to do some of our own cleaning, but he refunded us the cleaning deposit. Overall excellent communication, service, and a very nice place. I'm sure our experience was also a one off due to the unprecedented amount of snow this winter. Would recommend! ##### Eric H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amanda G. Jul 28, 2016 #### Great location, helpful host, cabin in need of a little TLC The location of this cabin couldn't be better. We loved being under 30 minutes from hiking, lakes, fishing, swimming, and groceries. The area is beautiful and not overly crowded- even the weekend of the 4th of July. Our host was responsive and prompt. He replied to questions quickly and sent lots of information ahead to make our stay better The cabin itself was spacious enough to accommodate 6 adults and a toddler. We were able to prepare meals easily in the kitchen. However, it is in need of a little TLC. Carpets and closets could use a deep cleaning to rid the place of some long seated dust and cobwebs. Mattresses and sofas could use some updating to make the place cleaner and more comfortable. ##### Amanda G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessika H. Apr 7, 2019 #### Old homey cabin Over all we are happy with the cabin. It was very quiet, peaceful, conveniently located and priced well with pleanty of beds for us to sleep comfortably. Having to cleanup (wash & put away dishes, wash & put away towels, haul out trash and vacuum) was fine with us but I am wondering why I am still being charged a cleaning fee if there are no house cleaners. We left the house cleaner then when we got there. Besides the coffee pot not working (we are coffee addicts, that was a big bummer), there not being any dry firewood or kindling to make a fire, and the downstairs toilet leaking, we enjoyed our stay in this old homey cabin. Thank you. ##### Jessika H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik S. Jan 16, 2018 #### Good cabin, maybe needs some updates I personally loved this cabin, however there where a few quirks, quite a few of the chairs had been repaired several times, and at best feel a little precarious. One was broken when we arrived at the cabin. The twin bed upstairs was in a sad state and should probably be replaced. Along with that the downstairs bedroom I was in the blinds still let the light in during the morning, I am a light sleeper so this was a bit of a nuisance. Still despite all this I would heartily stay here again. It's a comfortable cabin that has a lot of rustic charm. The upstairs would be great if you have a lot of kids and need to get rid of them. Also I can confirm this cabin does in fact have smoke detectors. ##### Erik S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### yaron y. Jan 18, 2017 #### Not recommended - Look for other alternatives The cabin does have a lucrative rate, however this is what we got for this price - \* Upon arriving Found that all the sheets and towels , including the blankets were all dirty and haven't been washed. We had to start wash all of them. The owner's response? "really sorry" . It is adequate to offer a compensation, as cleaning fee was included in the price of the cabin \* Some mattresses are Old metal spring mattresses in a really bad shape. It was so bad our kids refused to sleep on that claiming it hurts their back. And kids do not have too high standards when it gets to mattresses \* You have to drive 15 miles to the closest trash dumping station. This should be clearly mentioned. A party of 8 generates a good amount of trash in 3 days. \* There is no smoke detector (there's one broken in the drawer). This is a wood cabin to remind you \* There is a pretty thick layer of dust everywhere - the owner does say "there is a lot of dust in this area" but I don't think anyone is opening windows in December when it 25 degrees outside. This looks more like really not cleaning the cabin at all \* Last one - took the owner 3 weeks to return the damage deposit (we got a message from him he was satisfied with how we returned the cabin , so it was clear it was not due to him assessing damage), including us needing to call Homeaway to try and get him to process the deposit back. This is not how you treat your clients On a positive note, the cabin is quite roomy and we loved the flat screen tv and Netflix. Great location if you targeting a ski vacation in the nearby bear valley ski resort (about 25 mins drive) Bottom line - would not recommend staying here. Look for other alternatives ##### yaron y. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Dawn S. Mar 22, 2018 #### CHEAP RATE FOR A FILTHY CABIN......BEWARE Received the “welcome” packet with the key a few weeks prior to our weekend getaway. I noticed it stated renters to clean prior to vacating.....dusting, vacuuming sweeping, moping, bathroom sinks, toilets, washing all towels....even though there's a cleaning fee. Most cabins call for the standard straightening up, removing trash, and leaving dirty towels in the laundry room. I also read that we would have to take our trash to a nearby trash facility which is about 20 min away so I contacted the owner and his response was that this was on his posting clearly noted and actually it’s not otherwise I would have never rented this place. He apologized for the misunderstanding but what could I do, it was already too late to cancel.....then he tells me that the dishwasher is broken and that a door seal is on order but won’t be in until March so we would also have to wash dishes!! On our way, the owner texts me and ask me could I dispose two bags of trash that was left by the previous renter, that his cleaning lady doesn’t dispose trash of and that he apologizes for the inconvenience.....I said sure. Now the check in.....we get there around 8:30pm and walk in to yes, it’s an old cabin but that wasn’t the problem. I love old and rustic but what I don’t like is a filthy cabin. Nothing had been cleaned. Dust everywhere, dirty kitchen & bathrooms down to urine and pubs on the seats, pennies and debris all over the carpet, dirty tissue on the floor, old food in the fridge and no sheets on the beds even though the listing shows "linens provided". I called the owner and was sorry and said the listing was inaccurate about the sheets. I told him we would clean but I wanted the cleaning fee refunded and fire his cleaning lady....he agreed to the refund. So after hours of cleaning and finding a few flat sheets to wash, we covered the stained urine and old blood mattresses and crashed. Beds, by the way, are horrid. We left the next day after a few hours of snow play even though we were paid up for the weekend. We cleaned our messes, even vacuumed and removed all trash from the cabin but we left the trash at the curb with the previous renter's trash. The cabin looked better than we found it. The security deposit was refunded quickly but not the cleaning fee.....surprise surprise. \*\*\*Oh read all the reviews, the owner left himself a glowing review....HILARIOUS! I bet the other "glowing" reviews are family/friend related as well.\*\*\* ##### Dawn S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### jeanine c. Jun 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Lovely relaxing cabin in the trees We’ve been coming back year after year bc we haven’t found another cabin as nice in this area. The downstairs has plenty of space, the loft is really spacious and it is very quiet and peaceful. Plus, the owner was very helpful when we initially couldn’t get the lockbox open. ##### jeanine c. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nick Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Nick Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ELLEN H. Jan 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy getaway near Bear Valley We very much enjoyed our stay at Mountain House over the holidays. The property is warm, spacious, and has premium TV channels and laundry facilities. We never lost power during the historic snowstorms in 2022-23. The owner is kind and accommodative. Dog friendly and reasonably priced. We would definitely return! ##### ELLEN H. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin K. Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin Stayed here with a group of 9 and we had a great time , all fit comfortably would def stay here again ##### Erin K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla R. Aug 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin Retreat My family and best friend really loved this cabin! The set up was awesome because the adults could send the kids up stairs to play in the loft area while preparing meals. The deck was a great place to relax and have coffee in the morning. Steven sent really specific instructions before check in. Although I did not need to contact him he seemed to be available, if needed. Other friends who saw our pictures really want to stay at this same location because it was such a cozy fit. ##### Carla R. 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