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Cozy Historic Bear Valley Cabin
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company4 min drive
- Lake Alpine9 min drive
- Bear Valley Ski13 min drive
- Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)124 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest Room
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Twin Room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
About this property
Cozy Historic Bear Valley Cabin
Built by the famous architect Donald McDonald in 1974, our cabin has all his original designs and architecture. Red carpets, 1970s light fixtures, and mustard pulldown shades are McDonald trademarks! The meadows to the side of the property are protected land, and coverd with wildflowers in spring and summer months. National forest backs the cabin, while the Bear Valley Lake is only steps away. An outdoor adventureres paradise, with trails and lakes galore!
This historic cabin is also our family vacation home, so we've put a lot of effort into making it a cozy mountain retreat! We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!
The living area and kitchen are on the top floor, which afford amazing views of the surrounding mountains and meadows. *There are about 12 carpeted steps to the top (2nd) floor.*
The kitchen is small with original rustic cabinetry, but fully stocked with everything you could need for cooking delicous meals! All-Clad pots and pans, high quality Henkles knives, etc. A Weber Grill is also available upon request on the patio.
A comfortable sectional couch surrounds a solid wood coffee table. A large flat-screen TB is mounted and rotates for easy viewing.
All bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the first floor. Showers only, no bathtubs. The beds have new mattresses, with high threadcount white cotten sheets, feather-down comforters, and Pendleton blankets.
During the summer months, street parking is available. Walk 500 ft. to big beach at Bear Valley Lake. Private access is gratnded for HOA members our guests.
*** Our cabin is NOT avialble for rental during winter months, as the roads are closed and the village is only accessible by snowmobile.
Be sure to pack all the FOOD and BASICS you might need. BV has a small general store, and Arnold is the closest town with a real grocery store. Permit #2023-303
This historic cabin is also our family vacation home, so we've put a lot of effort into making it a cozy mountain retreat! We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!
The living area and kitchen are on the top floor, which afford amazing views of the surrounding mountains and meadows. *There are about 12 carpeted steps to the top (2nd) floor.*
The kitchen is small with original rustic cabinetry, but fully stocked with everything you could need for cooking delicous meals! All-Clad pots and pans, high quality Henkles knives, etc. A Weber Grill is also available upon request on the patio.
A comfortable sectional couch surrounds a solid wood coffee table. A large flat-screen TB is mounted and rotates for easy viewing.
All bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the first floor. Showers only, no bathtubs. The beds have new mattresses, with high threadcount white cotten sheets, feather-down comforters, and Pendleton blankets.
During the summer months, street parking is available. Walk 500 ft. to big beach at Bear Valley Lake. Private access is gratnded for HOA members our guests.
*** Our cabin is NOT avialble for rental during winter months, as the roads are closed and the village is only accessible by snowmobile.
Be sure to pack all the FOOD and BASICS you might need. BV has a small general store, and Arnold is the closest town with a real grocery store. Permit #2023-303
Property manager
Meghan Shay
Languages
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steps could be dangerous for small children.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Arnold
Arnold is home to this cabin. Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company and Bear Valley Ski are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Alpine and Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead.
Bear Valley, CA
What's nearby
- Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Lake Alpine - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
- Whale Rock - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
- Bear Valley Ski - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
- Spicer Meadow Reservoir - 33 min drive - 19.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lake Alpine Lodge - 9 min drive
- Sky High Pizza & Pub - 3 min drive
- Grizzly Lounge - 3 min drive
- Creekside Bistro - 4 min drive
- Smokin' Barrel Cafe - 4 min drive
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Hosted by Meghan Shay

Languages:
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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