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Modern cabin w/ separate studio! Close to lakes, bike/hike trails, ski slopes

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Studio

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Modern cabin w/ separate studio! Close to lakes, bike/hike trails, ski slopes

Quietly nestled in the pines and redwoods is a cozy cabin that sits close to ski runs, hiking and mountain biking trails, great restaurants and wine tasting. The cabin was built in 2019 and has the newer amenities you would expect: large kitchen space, new appliances, wood and slate flooring, wood wrapped windows, sliding barn doors, rock hearth, vaulted ceilings, well-equipped bathrooms, thick insulation and so much more! The kitchen is a chef's dream with the appliances you need to present your favorite meal with family/friends. A fire pit and large outdoor table makes it the perfect hosting location.

Arnold is a 2 1/2 hour drive from the Bay Area and 2 hours from Sacramento. You will be ten minutes from the famed Big Trees State Park, 10 minutes from White Pines Lake, 15 minutes from Murphys, 30 minutes to Old Town Columbia and 40 minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort. Wine tasting, restaurants galore, bike trails, hiking trails, reservoirs and lakes... you'll love your time in Arnold! Top tier mountain biking trails are available straight from the house.

Quick details on sleeping arrangements:
- Master bed with King, full bathroom, closet
- Second bedroom with twin over full bunk bed, twin bed, and closet
- Extra full bathroom in hallway
- Separate studio with queen, full bathroom
- Rumpus room has a twin mattress
- Linens and towels provided
- Pack n play available

If you are getting together with multiple groups in various homes and need a common place to host meals, please inquire. We are big "hosters" ourselves, and while the rules say no group gatherings, we are willing to work with you on this!

If you are traveling with a group and have more people to accommodate, let me know and we can look into making an exception in the amount of people allowed. The charcoal barbecue and firepit are available for you to use.

Extra Amenities:
- Washer/dryer
- New appliances
- Charcoal bbq
- Firepit
- Central heat
- Wood stove
- Exercise bike
- Resistance bands

Several games, puzzles and books will give you and your guests fun, cozy evenings!

The garage attached to the main house has been converted into a rumpus room with very plush carpeting. It has workout equipment, a couch, television, doll house, and Brio trains. (This is also the room with the extra twin mattress.)

Property manager

Kaylie Milliken

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A pack n play is available
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Arnold, CA

What's nearby

  • Meadowmont Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 12 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern cabin w/ separate studio! Close to lakes, bike/hike trails, ski slopes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Modern cabin w/ separate studio! Close to lakes, bike/hike trails, ski slopes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern cabin w/ separate studio! Close to lakes, bike/hike trails, ski slopes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern cabin w/ separate studio! Close to lakes, bike/hike trails, ski slopes located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Meadowmont Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of White Pines Lake and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. Arnold Rim Trail and Calaveras Big Trees State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane C.

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

Christmas in the Woods

My husband and our three kids in their 20s, plus one fiance and a dog spent six nights at the cabin over Christmas and had a magical holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

What a spot!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful place in Arnold. It's a great location, convenient to the store and restaurants. It's in a quiet neighborhood. Kaylie, the host was very helpful, through the whole process. Booking, check in, and little details while we stayed. You can tell they take pride in the property and are great hosts! Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Arnold for Memorial Day

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was perfect with plenty of stocked amenities. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thuy&Gavin M.

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods

The cabin was beautiful and perfect for our little family getaway. It was clean and it never felt crowded. Kaylie was an amazing host. She was prompt to answer our questions and made many fun recommendations for kid friendly activities. We really enjoyed the hikes, bike rides and visiting Big Tree Park. The kids loved the cabin and can’t wait to return. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin with us Kaylie!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ray s.

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

Xmas family vacation

The cabin was beautiful and spotless. We had a great time. Very satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl J.

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

Great kitchen

Fine for a short stay, but the odd layout wasn’t my cup of tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great place for couples

We had tickets to see Midland and Chris Isaak at Ironstone in Murphy’s. This little place was perfect. Clean, comfortable and modern. Will be looking to stay here on future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva T.

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

Beautiful cabin away from home

The cabin was absolutely beautiful and very clean. It sits in a quiet neighborhood near a lake resort. Kaylie was very responsive. The studio above the garage was a huge plus. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A., San Francisco

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

Perfect cabin in Arnold

We had a wonderful time staying at Kaylie’s cabin in Arnold! It was perfect. The place was awesome for a family of four, and could even have fit more having access to the in law about the garage. Kaylie was responsive, friendly and helpful and will be for sure be coming back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia E.

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

Beautiful family friendly property!

My family (including my two toddlers and in laws) had a great time at this home! The space was perfect with a large kitchen and living space and was so aesthetically pleasing too. Very family friendly (with lots of board games for kids as well as a fun outside space with a little playhouse and rock climbing on the trees!). Close to the main road and 5 minutes from the grocery store which was convenient when we forgot a couple things for dinner. Highly recommend this home! we will for sure be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

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

Immaculate!

We are from out of state, attending a wedding with the reception at Snowshoe Brewery. This home’s location was perfect. It is a beautiful new home in a beautiful, quiet location. It was perfectly clean and very comfortable with beautiful decorator touches. Everything we needed was there. We will DEFINITELY be returning and would like to stay longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W., Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

I feel like I’m telling everyone about my secret fishing spot

The construction of this home is very solid & impressive. The property is very family friendly. We had 6 adults, 4 year old & 13 year old girls & we never felt crowded. The garage/playroom was so much with lots of toys. The owners were prompt in replying to our questions. Totally 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Perfect cabin for the family

We stayed with our son (11y old ) & another couple, and had plenty of space for all of us. The kitchen is well stocked to make meals, had a pizza stone, which was perfect for our first dinner, and two great cast iron pans that we used for cooking up meat the second night. The table is roomy and chairs were very comfortable. Heating system worked great, kept us warm all night- we came during a snow storm. When we arrived there was snow in the drive way, there was a shovel to clear the snow. The digital locks were easier to access the house and studio., we didn’t use the romping room, it was too cold in the winter but I think it would be a great space for the kids to hang in the summer. Wi-Fi was strong. Plenty of app choices on the TV for us to pick a movie. one of the couches has electric reclining seats on the two outside seats- very comfortable!! Water pressure in the showers were great! Very pleased with our stay, we’d love to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Beautiful Cabin for Thanksgiving in Arnold!

I’m so glad we gave this place a chance after seeing it was a newly added rental with no reviews. The cabin is beautiful with a modern kitchen & bathrooms. The couches & beds were very comfortable with nice linens. The kitchen is well stocked with your basics; spices, condiments, pots, dishes, utensils, serving dishes, coffee maker & grinder, hand mixer, etc. There is even a hot water spout at the kitchen sink for hot drinks, via the flip of the “hot water” switch. There was also plenty of seating at the kitchen table (up to 8). The living room has a Roku attached & the studio has a smart TV, which made it very convenient to access streaming services. We didn’t use the TV’s in the bedrooms, so not sure about those. The studio, which is right next door/off the back patio, is equipped with a queen bed, TV, bathroom, a stovetop & a mini fridge. It was just as nice as the main house. The owner, Kaylie, was so nice & very accommodating. Before & during our trip, she responded to messages quickly & answered any questions I had. You can tell this family is probably new to renting out their cabin & have a few little quirks to work out, but have a wonderful cabin & were very open to suggestions on how to make the cabin better. Give this cabin a chance, you won’t regret it! PS…If you have any issues with the shower water temperature or running out of hot water in the main cabin, don’t fully pull out the master shower lever. At half flow, there is still good water pressure & this solved the problem for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kaylie Milliken

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We (Kaylie and Eric) are Bay Area residents, but Arnold has become our home away from home. Kaylie grew up in nearby Sonora and still has many family members there. She has a plethora of information if you are looking for fun, unique things to do! We love taking our two kids (ages 9 and 6) to the mountains all times of year: skiing/snowboarding in the winter, hiking and biking in the spring/summer/fall, playing at the lakes allll summer long, catching lizards (Kaylie doesn't love this so much but the kids do!), fishing, exploring... the kids love building "fairy houses" on the property to see if any surprise visitors show up and leave special rocks or shells behind.

Why they chose this property

From the moment we saw this cabin, we were hooked! Arnold and the surrounding area captured our hearts from the moment we first drove up.

We wanted to buy a cabin but weren't sure where. We explored South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, other places north of Sacramento, and at the last minute, decided to check out Arnold. Having grown up in Sonora, Kaylie was more keen to stay away and explore new areas. This was the very first cabin we saw in Arnold, and the next ten cabins we looked at didn't hold a candle to this! We love everything about it - a new build (which means no maintenance issues), having Kaylie's family nearby, a short drive to Murphys (which holds great wine tasting and restaurants!), a convenient drive to Bear Valley, walking distance to a lake, living amongst the red woods, and waking up to the smell of pine trees wafting all around.

We love hosting and are thrilled that we have the space to have guests up with us at any time, thanks to the separate studio space. When we have guests with kids, the kids all like to pile into the rompus room for a big sleepover!

What makes this property unique

This cabin was the contractor's own home. He was a masterful woodworker, and you see his work throughout the property. Did you notice the pine trees carved into the wood railings? You can hop on your bike and ride straight from the house to a number of trails.