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Spacious Mountain Home-AC/Heating, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Game Room w/arcade

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Front of House
Enjoy the snow!
Front Area of House
Play Area
Living Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Mountain Home-AC/Heating, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Game Room w/arcade

This house is surrounded by beautiful pine trees and a 1200 square foot deck. Throughout the home are beautiful distressed floors, large LED flat screen TV's (4), an upgraded huge kitchen, a gigantic dog run and a hot tub. The home has comfortable new beds and furniture...what more could you want for a mountain retreat? This fabulous dog friendly home has been voted 5 paws up! The home has central air conditioning and heating. It has two stories with the master bedroom ( New California King size pillow top bed and 43'' flat screen TV) , and one bath along with a spare bedroom on the top floor (New Queen size memory foam bed and 42" wall-mounted flat screen TV). The living area, dining room, and large kitchen are all on the top floor. The living room has a rich sofa and love seat which face the wall-mounted 55' High Definition smart TV that enables you to access various apps including Netflix, Hulu, etc. It is the epitome of comfort for the family night or that important football game. The house has a new central air conditioning and heating system. There is a huge deck that wraps around the entire upper floor of the home with a ramp for your pooch to wander safely into the enclosed 6' high chain link fenced dog run. The dog run is more like an entire back yard. The bottom floor has a large family room with a lazy boy sofa and love seat, pool table and a 42" flat screen TV. There is a huge laundry room and one bedroom, (Brand new Queen size memory foam bed and 1 bunk-bed) and a bathroom on the bottom floor. The king and two queen beds are furnished with plush bedding so you will have the utmost in sleeping enjoyment.

The house is very cozy and the deck is a wonderful place to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Relax on the deck with a drink and your loved ones while watching the pine trees grow, or just sit in one of the canvas sky chairs with your legs up. relaxing, reading a book or just taking a nap. You will feel like you are floating on a cloud. The large overhang on the deck will keep the sun from your eyes and somehow makes the temperature seem to be just right. The living , dining and kitchen area are open and lead to the upper huge deck. It is a great place to entertain your friends and family. There is a private hot tub off the master bedroom and a pool table and arcade in the family room. Wi Fi, high speed internet and free long distance calling are provided.

Enjoy your day at Lake Alpine fishing or in the winter months skiing or sledding at Bear Valley. The area hosts numerous adventures, including The Big Trees National Forest, Bear Valley music festival, Ironstone Wineries and its series of concerts throughout the summer, the quaint town of Murphy's with its history, small shops and local wine tasting. Drop down into the earth into one of the moaning caves or for the brave go zip lining through the canyon. Visit the town of Columbia, an old gold mining town where your children can pan for gold, check out the old blacksmith or just ride into history on a stagecoach.

Angels camp has its annual Frog Jump extravaganza while Murphys has its annual St. Patty's Day parade and Arnold has a real hometown fourth of July parade down main street followed by a bar-b-que in the park.

Arnold is the perfect 'base camp' for you and your family to enjoy the entire area and all of it offerings.

I suggest you get the inexpensive travel insurance upon booking in case of some unforseen last minute need to cancel.

Minimum age to rent is 25.

Property manager

EDGAR E ALDERETE
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$75 fee for pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum age of primary renter:25 Max guests:8 Pet Fee-$75
No more than 8 people allowed Full refund 14 days
No dogs allowed on the furniture or beds Do not use towels on pets Sweep dog fur on floors prior to your departure *See complete rules in House Manual

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Meadowmont Golf Course and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Meadowmont Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 11 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Mountain Home-AC/Heating, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Game Room w/arcade pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Mountain Home-AC/Heating, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Game Room w/arcade?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Mountain Home-AC/Heating, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Game Room w/arcade?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Mountain Home-AC/Heating, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Game Room w/arcade located?

This family-friendly Arnold holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Meadowmont Golf Course, Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and White Pines Lake. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Arnold Rim Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 184 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vrajeshkumar D.

Liked: Communication

Stay was OK, But Cleaning Expectations Ruined it

The home itself has potential, but there were several aspects of the stay that didn’t meet our expectations. When we arrived, the fire alarm was beeping due to a low battery, which was a frustrating start. Families with young children should also note that there are a lot of stairs throughout the property, which may not be ideal from a safety perspective.The main issue for us was around the cleaning expectations. Even after paying a 210 cleaning fee, we were later billed for minor items left behind—such as food in the fridge and a few unopened groceries left on the counter. We also received additional charges for a child’s accidental marker stain on a chair, which we understand, but the overall extra charges felt excessive given the existing cleaning fee.We’ve stayed at many vacation rentals over the years, and this experience felt unusually strict in terms of check-out expectations and follow-up fees. Future guests may want to clarify the cleaning policies ahead of time to avoid surprises.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Birthday getaway

Stayed a few days for a birthday getaway. The house was great! Plenty of space, bed were comfy and had a great time relaxing! Bonus- we got a day of snow the first day and it made for really cozy times.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

The Italia Family

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

Wonderful family stay

This home is so well-equipped, great space for cooking and just hanging out. Super convenient location as well. We'd love to come enjoy this vacation home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

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

Perfect home base for Christmas Tree hunting!!!

We had an amazing stay. The 10 year old and 8 year old LOVED the play structure and the video arcade. Plenty of space for 5 adults, two kids and a dog. The dog run was great place to play fetch with our dog. This is not a place for anyone who has difficulty with stairs. VERY quiet neighborhood. Easy to get to the grocery store. Keep an eye out for deer! Arnold Rim Trail is great place for a walk.We'll definitely recommend this place to our friends and we'll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle V.

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

Thank you

We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

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

Venado hideaway

This property worked perfectly for our family trip. The younger family members had the bottom floor to hang out in and watch tv till the wee hours, while the old folks had the main floor. It was nice to be able to watch our shows upstairs and they could watch cartoons etc downstairs. The property is fenced too if you have a pet. Thank goodness they have air at the property. It was extremely hot but we were very comfortable even on the hottest day! The grand kids are asking to come back again so it was a hit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les H.

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

Family atay

We stayed in this Vrbo for a wedding at Big Trees. It’s a great home in a good location. Had plenty of room and the kitchen was well stocked. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Golf Outing

We had a great time staying in a nice (and very clean) home, with good separation for the two families involved, and great amenities (hot tub, dog run, etc). We enjoyed the views of the forest from the multiple decks, bbq-ing, and relaxing after hitting some AMAZING golf courses in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Wonderful stay!

I can't emphasis how lovely our stay was! Such a beautiful home with activities that kept our grandchildren ages 7 & 9 occupied the whole time. We had planned on taking a hike and spending time beyond the property while we were there for 5 days. However it started snowing right before we arrived so we spent our time watching the kids sled and build snowmen. Plus the game room was perfect. The whole family spent a lot of time playing games, watching movies or playing pool there. We all had so many fun moments together. The kitchen was beautiful with a large table that we sat around every night laughing and chatting while we ate. The hammock chairs were such a relaxing way to spend time on the porch! We also loved the hot tub! Great place to enjoy the falling snow. A perfect family getaway! We plan on visiting again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Fun family time in the mountains

We had a great stay! The hosts were easy to communicate with and responded quickly to any questions we had. The kitchen had lots of appliances and spices for cooking. We had four 13 year olds who loved playing in the game room after snowboarding at Bear Valley. The hot tub was very relaxing for the adults!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline K.

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

Place was great except it wasn’t clean

We had to clean the bathtubs. There was mold on bath mats and in the tubs. The blinds wouldn’t shut. Place was great except for the bathtubs!! Great loction.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great mountain get a way!

This was our 4th visit to the mountain home and we will be back! The home is in a perfect location. Close to hiking trails, lakes and Big Trees Market😃 The owners are great to work with. All in all a very easy and relaxing vacation. Lisa, Alan and Bella the herding dog
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Excellent stay!

Very well stocked VRBO with everything you would need for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T., Daly City, Ca

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

Wonderful Vacation

It's a lovely house with a lot of amenities. The neighborhood is quiet especially during the weekdays and the front deck is a nice spot to do yoga, barbeque, or just relax. The spa is super nice after a day of hiking! We will return!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G., California

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

mountain getaway

Stayed here with my family. The large deck was awesome as we have a toddler. Close to everything. Will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Cozy Cabin

We had a wonderful time. The cabin was warm and cozy and plenty of space for our family. Loved the downstairs with games for the kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W., Elk Grove, CA

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

Great property with plenty of activities for all to do.

Would rent again when coming back to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

Definitely would like to come back!

Lovely home, better equipped that we expected! Eileen and Edgar were great about answering questions and communicating!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Our trip to Arnold

My husband and I along with our Maltese had a wonderful stay at your Arnold cabin. We loved being out in the trees with the nice deck space. The bed was so comfortable and we watched several DVD movies that you had available. We stayed busy during the days by going to Murphy's for wine tasting and the restaurants. The Calaveras Big Tree hike was very enjoyable along with the Arnold Rim Trail. Camp Connell was nice for a concert in the beer garden and lots to explore in the area. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Fabulous stay in Arnold

This was our third stay in this great home. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al F.

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

End of summer family trip

The house was very nice. The decks were in top shape and the kitchen spacious. Really enjoyed are stay. The only slight would be the beds could have been a bit more comfortable but in fairness I find this true even in nicer hotels at times
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Birthday Goodness in the Mountains

Great location with easy access to everything. Clean with everything you might need for your stay in your home away from home. Good communication throughout from property manager. Driveway is steep and narrow. Lots of stairs to main floor. They’re not kidding in the description.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by EDGAR E ALDERETE

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Eileen & I have two beautiful daughters. We both grew up in the San Francisco, Bay Area.
Eileen is in Healthcare, and I'm a firefighter.
We both enjoy getting away from the hustle & bustle of the Bay Area, and have most recently invested our free time with making memories with our family.

Why they chose this property

Venado Ridge is a home away from home!
Venado Ridge is the perfect family retreat, with the relaxing views, sounds and smells, it's sure to put you at ease. This property has everything you need to enjoy your stay with your loved ones.

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What makes this property unique

Venado Ridge is close to lots of outdoor activities! Hiking at the Arnold Rim Trail, Wine Tasting in Murphys, observing giant redwood trees in Big Trees State Park, Swimming or paddle boarding at Lake Alpine, Snowboarding or Skiing at Bear Valley Ski Resort. You'll be sure to find something memorable an fun to do!

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Languages:

English, Spanish

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