Title: Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest - 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 # Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74870000/74867000/74866962/7b51fedd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74870000/74867000/74866962/34ef0447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74870000/74867000/74866962/w1015h683x0y0-a9d25159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74870000/74867000/74866962/7cd1c27b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74870000/74867000/74866962/09d0d0cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a forest near Fly In Lake, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Relax on the porch, take leisurely strolls through wooded roads, or enjoy aquatic adventures in the lake with amenities like a fire pit area and BBQ grill. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest Escape to your own private retreat nestled in the heart of the forest, just a stone's throw away from the tranquil waters of the nearby lake. Our charming cottage offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, providing you with a serene haven to unwind and reconnect with nature. Relax on the porch as you listen to the gentle rustle of leaves, take leisurely strolls through the lush wooded roads, or embark on aquatic adventures in the lake. My favorite part of hosting is providing a memorable experience to guests. I hope guests enjoy the hammock under the sugar pines in the summer and the heater on the deck overlooking the big trees in the snow in the winter. Just a walk away from Fly In Lake in the summer and a drive from Bear Valley in the Winter. Enjoy the cozy surroundings and the fireplace inside and the firepit, hammock, and zip line outside. Our hope is that you enjoy your stay enough to bring your family back time and time again. 2 br with Queen beds. plus loft with queen futon. High speed Internet. Outdoor play structure, and zip line. Fire pit area outside and BBQ grill with outdoor dining area. Full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and Keurig. 1.5 baths, washer/ dryer, AC, and fireplace. Heated towel rack. Picnic basket for beach outings. Yoga mat. Stairs are pretty steep. AC. Steep Stairs. One bedroom and the loft are upstairs. One bedroom is downstairs. Up to two dogs are allowed with a pet fee. Dogs are not allowed on the beds or furniture. If you use the BBQ, please clean it after. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041100/20041076/w799h599x1y1-d2e542c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LAKEMONT PINES INVITING CABIN - DOG FRIENDLY - Arnold - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 195 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=20041076&PinnedHotelID=20041076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73770000/73762700/73762657/e14211d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Meadow View Retreat Arnold - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 72 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=73762657&PinnedHotelID=73762657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30680000/30679800/30679702/b289a2fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain-view, dog-friendly A-frame cabin with pool & forest-view deck Arnold - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=30679702&PinnedHotelID=30679702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32814700/32814699/12d617fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Murphy's cottage in Arnold arnold - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 147 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=32814699&PinnedHotelID=32814699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67460000/67452800/67452782/ecf757a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Bear Den ~ Access to Private Lake! 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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 11111 ### Property is also known as 300008927 ## 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%7C38.24413%2C-120.33151&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0tf1R8s3WRLk4NQsbaKEty_suu4=) Arnold, CA #### What's nearby - Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Arnold Rim Trail - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Meadowmont Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.9 km - Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km #### Getting around - Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 137 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬12 min drive - ‪Snack Shack - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Pizza Factory - ‬8 min drive - ‪Day-O Espresso & Smoothies - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest located? > Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Lake Cottage Retreat Nestled in the Forest Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Trevor M. Nov 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway We had a lovely weekend getaway at this location. Clean, comfortable, and the perfect setting for some autumn hiking in the Big Trees park! ##### Trevor M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen F. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and relaxing We had a great stay at this vacation rental. We were happy that the a/c and the smart tv worked well and there was plenty of towels. The grandchildren especially enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. Fly In Lake was wonderful for families with a sandy beach, shade trees, and picnic tables. Communication and information about the home including directions was very helpful. Only thing to be aware of is the steep stairs inside to 2 bedrooms. Seniors and pets will be challenged. ##### Karen F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey S. Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Overall, this is a great property and we had a great day. Kira was very hospitable and had great communication with us. The house itself is very clean and cozy. The only cleanliness issue was that the deck was so dusted with dirt, including the tables and chairs, that we didn't use it. As another reviewer also mentioned, this is a really good property for someone with older kids or for adults. We struggled a little bit having a toddler there. Also, if you want to use the upstairs bedroom, I wouldn't recommend it for kids or anyone without strong ankles/knees because the stairs are pretty steep. Overall, we had a really nice, comfortable stay and it was close to most things. Kira was great and check in/out is easy. Other tip: I would recommend driving over White Pines Lake as Fly in Lake was a bit dirty and white plants was nicer and free as well. ##### Tracey S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris E. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little Cabin for Families With Older Kids Overall, the property was very clean, the beds were comfortable, we had all the amenities we needed, communication with Kira was prompt and clear, and my kids loved the place. Being in Arnold was great for access to snow parks and the ski resort further up the highway, but the particular neighborhood can be tricky to navigate, and I would have been nervous to drive there if there was snow/ice on the ground (probably true of most cabins in the area, just something to be aware of). The road onto the property and the entrance to the driveway are both a little steep, and the driveway/parking spot are fairly narrow, so also something to be aware of, especially if it's snowy. Inside, the split HVAC system was tricky to figure out at first, but eventually we were able to get all the rooms to a comfortable temperature. Everything was clean, and the beds were comfortable. One thing which may not be evident from the listing is that one bedroom, plus the loft futon are upstairs, and both areas split off directly from the top of the steep stairway. We weren't comfortable leaving our kids (3 and 5) alone in either bedroom, since they would have to go up, down, or across the stairs in any configuration if they needed us in the middle of the night. If our kids were older, I don't think this would have been a problem. There was enough room in both bedrooms for one adult and one child, so it worked out okay. All that being said, we would stay again when the kids are older. ##### Chris E. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne A. Dec 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Away in the woods This home gets high stars. It was very clean, there were extra blankets & towels, and accessible cleaning supplies if needed. The kitchen has everything needed. The mattresses were just the right firmness. Thanks for a quality stay. Communication could be a bit better...and more. ##### Suzanne A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek A. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Arnold stay Property was exactly as described beautiful wooded setting just minutes from Arnold Played disc golf and had a picnic at White Pines lake drove up spent a day at lake Alpine house was a perfect staging point Property had everything you would need for extended vacation and very comfortable Host was more than helpful granted us a early check in which really helped us spend more quality time Would highly recommend her house for a vacation destination thank you for hosting us ##### Derek A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lucy P. Sep 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Little Details The stay was pleasant. The stairs to the "master suite" were indeed very steep. Sheets on the downstairs bed were dirty and stripped on the first night. We could not find pot holders or kitchen towels to remove a hot dish from the oven. The mold in the shower might be reduced if the blocked exhaust vent was cleaned, although opening the bathroom window significantly helped. The living room was very comfortable, and we enjoyed the deck (once we cleaned the table and chairs). Kira was very responsive, which was appreciated. ##### Lucy P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla J. Mar 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent A+++ Wonderful stay, super clean and cozy. Great location and amenities. Great responsive host. Will definatelly be back and recomend 100%. ##### Priscilla J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### June S., Modesto, Ca Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway We had an awesome stay. The cabin was cozy and warm. We loved that the cabin was surrounded by trees and nature. We saw about 10 deer out in front of the cabin one of the days. So beautiful. The beds we’re comfortable and the heating system worked very well. We would love to stay again some day. Thank you ##### June S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz M. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couples Get Away My wife and I had a great retreat. The house was perfect for our short stay to check out the Arnold area. House was very clean and tidy. Plenty of cooking utensils and smart TVs. Would stay here again. ##### Liz M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April B. Sep 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time! My children really enjoyed the zip line and outdoor space. Comfortable stay! ##### April B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023