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Beautiful cabin w/ big deck and wraparound deck, near hiking & skiing - dogs ok

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Golf
Golf
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7136.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Arnold, CA
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful cabin w/ big deck and wraparound deck, near hiking & skiing - dogs ok

Bear's Meadow

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Escape bustling city life in this quiet Meadowmont community cabin. Bear's Meadow offers fun for the whole group: a large backyard for family fun, wraparound deck for dinner under the stars, and a small game table for some friendly competition. Plus, you can bring your lovely dog along with you for a small, nightly fee!

Bear Valley Ski Resort is great for a day full of wine tasting and skiing. Plenty of hiking and photo opportunities are at Big Trees State Park. Snowshoe Brewing Company is just under a mile south, and Big Trees Market is right down the street for you to stock up on your cooking supplies! There is a Dollar General accessible by a three-minute drive for all of your convenience store needs. Need to grab some gear for your outdoor adventure? Sierra Nevada Adventure Company is a quick two-minute drive south down Pine Ave. Bear's Meadow offers membership privileges to Sequoia Woods Country Club and Mountain Retreat.

THINGS TO KNOW
Cell phone reception is very spotty in this area, so please plan accordingly
Firewood is not provided; it can be purchased locally.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TOT-0410

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve, while Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Meadowmont Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cabin w/ big deck and wraparound deck, near hiking & skiing - dogs ok pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cabin w/ big deck and wraparound deck, near hiking & skiing - dogs ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cabin w/ big deck and wraparound deck, near hiking & skiing - dogs ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cabin w/ big deck and wraparound deck, near hiking & skiing - dogs ok located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Meadowmont Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake. Arnold Rim Trail is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jubilee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy, Spacious, Centrally Located

The cabin was great for a family for so many reasons--and dog friendly to boot! The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking and staying in, family games, tons of movies, kids books, space to play, and a spacious deck and well-fenced back yard. It is as advertised and made for an easy family trip to the snow. There are lots of things to see in the area and we'd love to come back and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janèt W.

Beautiful Property

This rental property was cozy, immaculately clean, and enjoyable for our stay. I fortunately, the Vacasa experience was a nightmare once we reached the front door. I correct access information was emailed to us, and nobody at Vacasa was available to help us. We happen to know the owners, so we had to bother them to help us get into the rental house. After a 3 hour drive, we struggled an additional hour just to get inside.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Great Getaway

We loved this cute little home away from home. It was so lovely and perfect for our little pup. The entire backyard was gated and a huge meadow in the back to run and play in. WiFi works great which was a huge help since there is no cell service in the town of Arnold. We are booking this home again for sure!

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Arnold

The place was great. Started off with a slow start because it was obvious the cleaning crew hadn’t been there. A tip was left out for them and the beds weren’t made. The place was extremely hot as well and took a long time to cool down. The air conditioner wouldn’t stay at the set degree. It felt as if the thermometer was being controlled by an smartphone other than that and after everything got situated it was overall a great stay. Hot at times (we were there during a heat wave) but overall the property was amazing. The backyard was great for our family and our dog. Great location to Arnold. I recommend this place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Perfect Dog Friendly Arnold Cabin

Amazing stay! We loved the deck, the meadow, the cozy cabin, the friendly neighbors, the cute restaurants, the fact our pup could join us and the smell of pine. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit Still Great

My family and I visited this cabin for the second time. It's a great place for a family group, especially if you have dogs. There's an enclosed yard, a great deck, and access to an open meadow. It's close to the grocery store for convenience and also just a quick drive to Calaveras Big Trees and a great little lake for swimming and fishing. There's also air conditioning that actually works and ceiling fans, which are all so important in the hot months. The beds are very firm, which isn't really my cup of tea, but not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of if you have a very strong preference.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Joanne C.

Bear Meadows with 4 cubs + dog

We were fortunate to be able to grab this cabin for kids (4 under 11y) spring break. We had a good snowfall with lots of snow fun. The view from the living room is beautiful when the field is covered in snow, this was my main reason for choosing this home, it didn't disappoint. House is fully stocked with all your cooking needs for large families, spices, and some canned goods, a ton of plates, cups, and glassware. Couldn't figure out coffee pot, but they have a Keurig so bring pods (expensive at store). Grocery store right down the road was perfect, pricey, but has everything you need. Kids got to use VHS for first time and they got a kick out of waiting for rewinding. They have a super mini pool table w/ decent sized loft. They have a couple of older board games and puzzles located in a chest. Plenty of exercise equipment to do a little hitt routine, plenty of storage and cleaning supplies, which was helpful with the snow gear. The fire pit came in super handy outside, we got to huddle around it perfectly and even roasted marshmallows. Plenty of outside seating and the view of the meadow was great with and without snow. Our kid forgot their Nintendo Switch under a pillow after we left and the house contact let us know they would ship it out the next business day, this was the cherry on top of our stay. This is a great stay for lots of kids and dog, which they had a great fenced off back area that helps contain them all safely away from the Main Street and huge meadow. This home needs a little bit of improvements with hot water, access to meadow, need for generator if power gets out, and access to snow removal equipment, but nothing that's not an easy fix for next visit, otherwise it would have been 5 stars! You should snatch this gem up when you are looking for a cabin to stay in at Arnold with a big family. It's a great location to the town. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin

Lovely view from Cathedral windows. Well provisioned. Thoughtfully designed property. Worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Portola Valley, California, near San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Arnold in the snow

The cabin was fantastic but dealing with Vacas was not helpful i
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a wonderfully relaxing time. The house was perfect for our needs and had all the necessary amenities. It was clean, comfortable and convenient. We’ll definitely return, hopefully to enjoy a meadow full of snow next time!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Snow

Would have been nice if they shoveled snow the front steps, or at least left us a snow shovel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ski weekend

Great little cabin for a family ski weekend. We had four young kids and it was a great setup with a fenced in yard for the kids to play. Also, we really appreciated the baby gate to keep the youngest from climbing the stairs. Clean, good location, and stocked with everything we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet location

We enjoyed our stay in this house and the getaway to Arnold and Bear Valley. House had everything we needed and including our dog was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Comfortable dog-friendly cabin in Arnold

Exactly as advertised. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Comfort in the County

We visited Arnold to remember our youngest son and brother, gone two years now. 12/05/21. We had many family memories in that area. The home was a delight. It was comfortable and comforting. We loved everything about it- From the modern conveniences to the rustic decor and furnishings. The home is fully stocked with everything we needed, and more. We loved the high ceilings and large windows that brought in sunshine and views of the peaceful tree lined meadow. We didn’t get to use the wonderful patio or yard due to rainy and damp weather. The central location was perfect for running to the market, dining out, and traveling to Columbia and Calaveras State Parks, Bear Valley and the snow. Unfortunately, the road was closed before Alpine Lake. We will definitely return on an annual basis to this little bit of heaven in the Sierras.
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8/10 Good

Marcelo V.

Nice spacious place

Nice and open. It is defintely dated but fits the mountain cabin experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Great location

Great location. Close enough to restaurant's and easy to find

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!

The cabin was beautiful, spacious and clean! The setting was amazing! It was the best vacation stay we ever had!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SPENCER T.

Great home with an amazing meadow!

This home had a great amount of space and was very clean. There is also a very nice fenced in backyard that isn't shown in the photos where you can let your dog out without worry. There is a larger meadow past the backyard that is amazing for your dog to run around at. Really well shaded most of the day. The air conditioning is incredibly strong. Came during a heat wave and it kept up easily with the 95 degree weather. There is a large grocery story a half mile away that is well stocked with anything you will need. The home itself had a full stocked kitchen. Overall, a great stay! Would happily come again.
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10/10 Excellent

Tran M.

Lovely

Spacious and very comfortable! We make it a tradition to stay at this home every time we come up to Arnold. The kids love all the VHS and talk about watching movies like the “old days.” I especially like all the nice neighbors very friendly folks.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Check in

Only complaint we would have has nothing to do with the property. It was nice and located by a meadow. But we did have a delay from getting into the house due to late cleaning. About 2 hours. We were not offered in compensation. When you are only stay the weekend that’s a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Pleasant stay

We are amazed with the cleanliness of the place, very homey. It’s our first time to stay here, it is truly a comfortable stay. My kids love the place, very close to Splicer Park. Everything you’ll need in the kitchen is there. Pots/pans/kettle/utensils/etc… Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C., Simi Valley, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Base for Exploration and Relaxation

This cabin is in the perfect location for easy access to town amenities while still feeling like you're away from it all. It was a short drive to White Pines Lake and Calaveras Big Trees and was also an easy drive to Columbia State Park . My family of 7, plus our 2 small dogs, had plenty of space for all our needs. The kids loved the small pool table and access to the meadow. Some of the pots and pans were put away dirty, probably by the previous renters, so that was a little frustrating, but not a big deal. We just washed them before cooking. Overall, it was a great place and we'd happily return again on our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Greta H.

Lovely cabin. Felt like home.

We really enjoyed our stay at this place. The location is very, very convenient but it feels secluded with a nice view of a meadow in the back. There are other homes nearby, but it still felt like a true get away. One thing that would have made it better – more comfortable beds. They were too firm for my liking but that is a personal preference. The place was clean and there is ample seating for all. The upstairs bathroom is much larger in person than in the photos. We will return.
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8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Bears Meadow

We very much enjoyed our recent stay at Bears Meadow. The house is very nice inside and the beds were very comfortable. One of the highlights was having morning coffee on the desk overlooking the meadow and listening to the birds singing!

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