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Redwood Retreat - Family Friendly, Close to Year Around Outdoor Activities

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Exterior
Covered Porch
Property grounds
Firepit
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

    • Parking availableParking available
    • Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
    • WasherWasher
    • Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
    • KitchenKitchen
    • FireplaceFireplace

Explore the area

Map
Camp Connell, CA
    Stanislaus National Forest
    1 min walk
    Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    7 min drive
    White Pines Lake
    16 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Redwood Retreat - Family Friendly, Close to Year Around Outdoor Activities

What an opportunity to create a lasting family memory. At this peaceful mountain cabin, you will enjoy numerous amenities and features. Perfectly designed as a family friendly escape, your group will enjoy the comforts of home with all the outdoor beauty that Calaveras county has to offer. There are 4 private bedrooms (1 king, 2 queens, and 3 twins (bunk and single). There are two full baths with bathtub/shower combos, one on each floor. The living room offers a cozy, fireside space with views of nature and the backyard firepit. The wrap around deck with a view is perfect for morning coffee as well as BBQ dinners. The loft features a cozy space for movies, games, and reading. The kitchen is well appointed with all you will need to prepare your meals. There is a laundry room on the main floor. Each of the downstairs bedrooms feature private patio entrances. There is central heat as well as a wood burning fireplace. The cabin has beautiful wood beamed ceilings and numerous wood finished features to give the home a feel of the woods, And we've added furnishings to both complement the house design and allow guest to feel relaxed and comfortable. Nearby are all types of outdoor activities. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming are minutes away at the Stanislaus River or multiple regional lakes. Bear Valley for skiing and snowboarding is 30 minutes away. Big Trees State Park is 7 minutes away. Throughout Calaveras County, there are countless hiking and mountain biking trails. The historic Dorrington Hotel and Lube Room as well as the Camp Connell general store are 5 minutes away. Within a short drive, visit Murphys and all the local shops and wineries. The town of Arnold is 10 minutes away with lots of food options, including the local Snowshoe Brewery.

Property manager

Ricky Millington

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Property utilizes street-facing security cameras for safety & security of both guests and homeowners, as well as adherence to rental agreement.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calaveras South Grove Nature Preserve and Stanislaus National Forest, while Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights. Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Camp Connell, CA

What's nearby

  • Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 7 min drive
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 12 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 15 min drive
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sarafina's Italian Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bristol's Ranch House Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Redwood Retreat - Family Friendly, Close to Year Around Outdoor Activities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Redwood Retreat - Family Friendly, Close to Year Around Outdoor Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Redwood Retreat - Family Friendly, Close to Year Around Outdoor Activities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Redwood Retreat - Family Friendly, Close to Year Around Outdoor Activities located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Stanislaus National Forest and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leda N., Alameda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Mountain Retreat
Amazing house that we have been staying out year over year. Has 4 bedrooms that easily a mixed generation group (kids, adults and grandparents). Less than 30 min to Bear Valley for skiing, snow play and snowshoeing!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great stay with plenty of room for the 8 of us with great grounds for sledding, neighborhood to walk through, a warm fireplace, and a great living room to gather in. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin vacation
The cabin is perfect. We came up for a ski vacation at Bear Valley with our kids. The cabin is beautiful, spacious, and well equippped. The game selection was amazing as well as the outdoor toys. Small details like night lights and kindling were thought of and provided. Bedding and linens were soft and comfortable. The surrounding area is serene and a welcome rest from the hustle and bustle of real life. We hope to be back for summer fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leda N., Alameda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Snow Cabin
This is second time we have stayed here and we still love it. The cabin has four good sized bedrooms that are warm, clean and perfect for multiple groups. The kitchen is a little small, but totally fine and we cooked every night. Great dinning room table for 8 and plenty of spaces for people to hang out and be in different spaces- we even had two people remote working a few days. Bear Valley skiing is only 30 min drive as well as sno parks along HWY 4. There is a plough for the subdivision as well as drive plough service at the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy Cabin
This cabin was exactly what we were looking for, a cozy place with an area to have our kids play in the snow. We all loved the wood burning fireplace and appreciated the chopped wood being readily available. We visited the nearby saloon as suggested and it was great! My only suggestion is to spray for spiders, we killed at least 10 big fat black ones in various parts of the house. I get it’s the mountains lots of trees around, just a gentle suggestion from someone who hates spiders :) thanks for a great place to stay we will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesseca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snow, Snow, Snow and more snow....
After several atmospheric rivers Dec 2022-Jan2023, there was a warning not to travel to the Sierra's., we didn't listen. Cabin was great, plenty of room for two families, multiple tv's, video games, board games. Great location with a ton of open space surrounding the home. Easy communication with the owners., they accommodated us due to the bad weather and need for a later check-out, we were snowed in and had to wait for the snowplow to clean the roads of 4 feet of snow. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rev. Heather S., Santa Barbara CA / Chilmark MA / NYC & Rochester NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
delightful time despite buckets of rain during a ski vacation
lovely neighborhood--utterly quiet and calming--easy access everywhere we wanted to go. T he house is quiet and absorbs people quite well. Everything worked well, we enjoyed the time it afforded us to be together in a friendly and comfortable place. We would be happy to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandria K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Trip to the snow!
We enjoyed our stay at this property. There were a few minor things that we wish were a bit better but overall we would be back. We had to do the dishes upon arrival because the majority of dishes in the cabinets still had food in them but had been placed back by the previous guests. Under the couches had candy and there were some other things in the kids room. While I fully understand this is not the property owners fault I do wish they would hire someone to better clean the property. My only other complaint is I wish they provided salt for the stairs leading up. Upon getting there (BRING CHAINS!!! ROADS ARE NOT FRIENDLY) the ice on the stairs made it very difficult to get up to the property. I would be back despite all of this and feel the hosts genuinely care about the property and we’re thankful we had the opportunity to stay in the mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp Connelly
Great for two families. Kitchen well equipped but small. Some dishes and utensils needed cleaning, it appeared they had not been cleaned well before being put into the dishwasher. Be prepared to walk up many stairs to front door Collect kindling before trying to start fire in the fire box.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean - Great Location
This was a perfect getaway for a hot weekend in CA. Don’t worry about no Central AC in the house, all the fans and the portable AC kept it very comfortable inside. Access to the community pool was a huge perk. Also, place is centrally located to all the lakes and hikes in the area. We had one minor hiccup and the owners resolved it immediately. Super responsive and thoughtful Owners is definitely in the “pros” column for this property. Looking forward to another stay in the near future. Thanks Millingtons for letting us enjoy this great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F., Danville, CA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Very peaceful country home! Excellent location. Well equipped with everything that you would want! Beautiful large deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for 2 families!
Perfect set up for 2 families. Access to the BTV Rec center and the state park is much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not good for older people
I stayed with my kids and my parents. I didn't realize how many steps there were, my parents had a lot of trouble with the outer steps. Thankfully there were bedrooms downstairs! The fact that we went in the summer and there wasn't AC or enough fans were a problem. My mom is very sensitive to heat and we all had trouble sleeping. Also there were a lot of raised nails on the deck so we had to make sure our shoes were on as we walked on the deck. We loved all the games and enjoyed family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always happy
This was the second time staying at this property! Once again we were so very happy with it! Super clean! Has everything you could want in a mountain retreat! We wanted a weekend in the mountains to relax and that is what we got! The owners are great at communicating and supply the cabin with everything you could need! May be a yearly thing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Great place and wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya G., Berkeley, CA, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a fantastic stay in this sparkling clean and amenity filled house. We particularly enjoyed the fire pit, the soft bedding, and the lovely wrap-around deck. Rick was responsive and helpful. Check in and out was a breeze, thanks to the thoughtfully thorough instructions. The location was conveniently close to nearby state parks, and just a short drive to Bear Valley. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Berkeley, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in forest setting
Really loved the house and location. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
We had a wonderful time! The property is fully equipped with everything you need for your stay. There are plenty of board games for family fun. Great location! We will definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Love the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really amazing cabin and sledding right off the property was a huge plus with the kids!
Really amazing cabin and sledding right off the property was a huge plus with the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helpful hosts
Ended up getting stuck due to the snow and the hosts were super helpful and understanding. Cabin was everything we needed for our family Christmas - they even decorated the house for us and had sleds for us to use in the snow. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in the woods
Second time at this property. This time brought some cousins and everyone had a wonderful time. Quiet and secluded. We love this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting and house!
Loved all the decks around the home and ability to open doors to make most of breeze. Quiet and relaxing. Nice to have bedrooms on both floors and kitchen had everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ravi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in the woods
Enjoyed our quiet stay. Easy check in process and plenty of room. Kitchen is a little small but workable. A few issues, no toilet paper refills and no kitchen sponge. It was also very hard to get the AC to work consistently. It was very hot and the nest thermostat kept overriding the preferred temperatures. Would consider again if these minor issues were fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway in the big trees
Stayed here for three nights in the summer, beautiful cabin and wrap around deck. Kitchen was well stocked fir standard cooking pots/pans/gas bbq. Great kid room set-up with multiple beds. Would gladly stay again.

About the host

Hosted by Ricky Millington

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Languages:

English
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