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Large Front Porch with large deck for BBQ and lots of yard in the Big Trees

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Dorrington, CA

Calaveras Big Trees State Park3 min drive
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum11 min drive
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course11 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed staying at this house. Very nice location. Large living room with comfortable sofas and armchairs. Lo...

Dmitry S.

Jan 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Cabin in Big Trees

Hello and thank u for looking out our cabin
We have 2 bathrooms with one shower in, and toilet
and one with a tub and toilet
I require a minimum 3 night stay on Thanksgiving Weekend
I require a 5 night stay during Christmas-New Years
3 night stay required for Presidents Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, MLK Day weekends
We
Do Not provide sheets , pillow cases or towels
We have 5 queens and 1 double beds

Come relax at this beautiful cabin set in Big Trees, fully equipped to keep you warm and cozy in the winter while the kids are playing in the snow right outside the door. Or drive only 30 minutes up the hill to Bear Valley Ski Resort for some of the best snowboarding and skiing in the sierras, without the crowds.

In the Summer enjoy the Stanislaus River three miles from your door. Enjoy hiking, fishing, biking, river rafting or just playing on the river bank.Beautiful mountain lakes just minutes away. Drive down to Arnold and enjoy great restaurants, golfing, or quaint shops. Murphys is only 30 minutes away where there are some of the best wineries in the sierras.

Don't miss out on this great cabin with six bedrooms, cozy woodpaneled den and your private pond to swim in right down the street. This will be an unforgettable vacation for your family and friends to enjoy

Keywords: Cabin

Property manager

Donna Crivello

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have steep stairs, bring a gate for sm kids

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Will consider, a small dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Fees for garbage left at house that don’t fit in cans will be charged a $25 fee for garbage cans We have 2garbage cans a 1 recycling can

we have 2 garbage cans at end of driveway and 1 recycling can. If u fill them up $25 fee for pickup

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

About the area

Arnold

This cabin is located in Arnold. Arnold Rim Trail and Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Leland Meadows and Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dorrington, CA

What's nearby

Stanislaus National Forest - 1 min walk
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 3 min drive
Arnold Rim Trail - 8 min drive
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 11 min drive
Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 11 min drive

Getting around

Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bistro Espresso - ‬10 min drive
‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬7 min walk
‪El Vaquero Authentic Mexican - ‬10 min drive
‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬12 min drive
‪Giant Burger - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cabin in Big Trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cabin in Big Trees?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cabin in Big Trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cabin in Big Trees located?

This family-friendly Arnold cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stanislaus National Forest and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry S.

11 Jan 2024

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

Very beautiful house with many bedrooms!

We really enjoyed staying at this house. Very nice location. Large living room with comfortable sofas and armchairs. Lots of bedrooms! Kitchen is well stocked.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

29 Nov 2023

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

Lovely Fall Getaway

Home conveniently located, lovely spot. Cabin was as described. We love the area. Cabin had most of the things one might need for a long weekend stay. Appliances that we used all worked well. Lovely hikes

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

4 Dec 2022

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

Cozy cabin!

The cabin is cozy & comfortable. Lots of beds, plenty of couches & well stocked kitchen. Only one shower. The only thing I wish had been more clearly described in the listing is snow expectations. There is ~20-30ft from the cabin to the driveway that is not cleared when it snows. Luckily my family arrived during daylight & we were able to shovel the walk but you should factor this into any winter time cabin plans. Overall great location & comfortable cozy cabin!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

28 Apr 2022

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This place is amazing. Great house/cabin. Fully loaded

This place is great. The house is amazing. The neighborhood is great. Long driveway for multiple cars. Fully loaded kitchenware, cookware, towels, bedding, movies. Wifi. Overall an amazing place and would love to visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark L.

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Would be great...if the hosts disclose the flaws

We booked this property for a long weekend with four adults and two two-year-olds. The location is great, and it has plenty of space for a big group. Communication was quick and check-in was easy. This is clearly a well-loved family property that is occasionally rented to outsiders. It's not a luxury getaway spot (nor is it marketed as such). So far so good. Here's the problem: there were multiple maintenance issues -- severe enough to have caused us to book a different property had we known that they existed. When we reported these to the owners, they acted as though they were no big deal, even though the issues weren't communicated in advance and they weren't resolved during our stay. For example, the house only has one bathtub, which had a big "DO NOT USE" sign in it. We spent the first three days of our trip awkwardly showering our two-year-olds in the phone-booth-sized shower. The owner said that the tub would not be fixed for months, and eventually told us to disregard the sign and to use the bathtub anyway, but not to fill it too full. When I asked for a discount to accommodate how difficult it had been for us to wash our kids in the tiny shower, the owner offered a small refund, then didn't deliver on it. When I asked her about it later, she sent me HALF of the amount she had offered, claiming that since we eventually were able to bathe our kid in the bathtub on the last day, she wasn't going to send the full amount. Or, take the main bedroom upstairs, whose heater didn't work. We tried for 45 minutes to get the pilot light to stay lit, but it wouldn't stay on. When we reported this to the owner, she said "That one doesn’t work." I mean, yeah, we figured that out, but it would have been nice to know before we spent our limited vacation time on troubleshooting home maintenance. Again, I get that this is a family property, and I wouldn't expect everything to be perfect. But I do expect to be notified of significant maintenance problems! I got the distinct feeling that the owner was irritated that I was complaining at all. Ultimately, we enjoyed our trip and appreciated the place, but would have preferred more accurate information up-front to manage our expectations, or potentially book elsewhere with working heaters and functional bathrooms for our two families with small children.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

21 Feb 2022

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Great stay

Absolutely beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni O.

7 Feb 2022

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Great Stay!

Last minute trip and yet booking with the owners was a breeze! Cozy house with 6 rooms. House was clean, organized, and super cozy! Scenery around the house was beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R., SAN FRANCISCO

18 Jan 2022

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

Great stay at this beautiful cabin in the woods!

Our group of 8 had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin in the woods over MLK weekend, 2022. The cabin is spacious and easily accommodated our party of 8. There are legitimately 6 bedrooms, all with comfortable beds, and the living room could comfortably seat 10+ in sofas and recliners. The wood burning stove is and amber sconces make the living room very cozy and warm. The washer and dryer work well and although we didn't end up using the dishwasher, it's nice that there is one! Comms with the owner were easy - they are very responsive and quickly answered the few questions that we had. Bear Valley is less than 30 min away for skiing/sledding. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S., Menlo Park

10 Jan 2022

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

Fantastic cabin and responsive host!

We had a wonderland vacation at this cabin, with lots of snow! Donna was kind to call before we headed out, to chat about the conditions and driving in snow. There was a generator to tie us over during power outage, and lots of wood to burn. Highly recommend this home and the host!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Eugen L.

4 Jan 2022

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Perfect location and cozy cabin

We were staying for New Year holiday and enjoyed. Really excellent location: close ski resort, beautiful area around and cozy cabin! Thanks)

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Réna B., Panama City

31 Dec 2021

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Cozy and great value

Our family loved staying here to celebrate Christmas, enjoy the snow, and spend some quality time together after missing so much during the pandemic. We were eight adults and four little kids but we never felt crowded in this spacious mountain home. The very well stocked kitchen allowed us to prepare delicious family meals and bake up some fun memories. The outdoor area was a blast - we built a few sled runs, snow friends and had some snowball fights. Hope to come back and make this a family tradition each winter. An amazing value!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

27 Dec 2021

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Fantastic house

The house and surrounding area was beautiful. Had a great experience here and left with some unforgettable memories. Highly recommend. Only critique I have is not a huge fan of the carpet bathroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L C.

30 Oct 2021

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Comfy & Cozy

Enough room for everyone! Plenty of space to congregate in the living room to sit and chat, play games or watch movies! We really enjoyed all the cabin had to offer … Thanks Again - Sandy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

9 Aug 2021

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Great Experience

This house is lovely. Plenty of rooms so everyone has privacy. The living room was cozy, great for watching movies. The little pond down the road was very serene and peaceful. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

3 Aug 2021

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Heaven in the mountains

We really enjoyed our stay. There was a hiccup with the cleaning crew being there before us, but the host was incredible with communication. This is a beautiful cabin to stay. Very homey and comfy. There is a very bad echo when you sit outside, so neighbors can really hear everything. Overall a 5* rating for me. The beds were comfy, the family room was the perfect spot for our amazing game of pictionary! Lots of room. There were 8 of us, and there were comfy places for everyone to relax. The surroundings are absolutely breathtaking. Star gazing was so easy in the small clearing in the front yard. The pond was a short walk down the hill and is absolutely breathtaking.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie R., Fairfield

19 July 2021

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Weekend getaway

This place is amazing for a family or group of people. Fully equipped with everything you will need. BBQ, washer and dryer, coffee pot etc. full kitchen with pots and pans and dishes. I will definitely be back. A couple of the girls are already planning to book for their families. Short drive to alpine lake which is amazing. Water in both directions. Next trip I will plan to stay longer. Thank you so much we created lifelong memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale N.

8 July 2021

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Dorrington Cabin Reivew

For those considering renting this cabin, you can't go wrong. We stayed here with family and friends in June, 2021. The hosts have supplied a picnic table out on the patio and we thoroughly enjoyed having breakfasts and dinners there laughing and having a great time. If you rent in colder weather, there is a nice living room and a kitchen table for 5. Wifi was adequate with a good selection of movie cable channels if you want to watch a relaxing evening movie. The hosts will respond to you within a reasonable amount of time in case there are any problems. There is a well stocked kitchen with coffee maker, pots, pans, mugs, forks, spoons, plates, nice size refrigerator and good working heater for the winter if you go then. etc. We just used the heater very briefly at one time. For those wanting to BBQ, there is a nice BBQ right on the deck which we used a couple times ... really nice to have, The hosts just ask that you bring your own towels, sheets, and pillow cases and soap.. Other than that, I believe everything was there. There is a small lake/pond within walking distance which was really great to walk around and enjoy the dragon flies and nature. Not far from shore there was a large wooden platform which I imagine people swim to in the summer. There was also a nice beach area with picnic tables. I don't think street parking is allowed, so having the pond within walking distance is convenient in the summer. The cabin has a fair amount of privacy, plenty of parking and it seemed that most of the other nearby cabins were not occupied full time. There is a tub bathroom upstairs and a shower bathroom downstairs. We stayed 3 nights which was just perfect for us. There are a lot of "touristy" type things to do all within a 30 minute drive. If you go, check out the Sourgrass parking, only a 10 minute drive north. It's right along the beautiful Stanislaus river. really nice. Also the cabin is a little higher in elevation which provides for a little cooler weather during the summer. That was nice. All in all, we really had a great time making some great memories and talked about the trip a lot after coming back reliving some fun (and funny) moments. What's life without those kinds of things anyway...as life is way too short to begin with. Well, I guess that's a wrap for me. Hope this review will be helpful for anyone thinking of renting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Prateek S.

23 June 2021

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Wonderful stay

Nice cabin among the redwoods. Very short distance to Calaveras tress state park, arnold and lakes.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah M.

4 Apr 2021

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Perfect getaway for 2 families

I came here with my brother and his family in the summer and we loved it so much we came back for spring break. I can’t express how perfect this place is especially in these times of social distancing. The cousins played games all evening in the living room and walked to the lake in the day. The adults took the kids sledding in the day and laughed all night. There was enough snow to build a snowman and go sledding, but not any snow on the roads. The weather was also perfect to be outside with a jacket or sweater. The grill makes it very convenient for dinner and even made some amazing tri-tip sandwiches for lunch. The fire place made it nice and cozy to relax after dinner.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

29 Mar 2021

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Heaven in the trees

What a treat to stay in this rustic, adorable, and obviously loved little family cabin in the middle of the snow and big trees of the Stanislaus National Forest. It’s larger than you might think, and although we were only a small family - the home can accommodate many more in its 5 bedrooms. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided by the owners, but don’t forget to bring your own sheets and pillow cases, a policy which we liked. About 10 minutes up the hill from Arnold, the house is conveniently located just off of highway 4 to make it easy to access in the winter but far enough away that the cabin has a rustic feel. It is an easy and short drive to Bear Valley and the Snow Parks nearby. If you are here after the snow thaws, you can sit and enjoy the sounds, sights, and smells under the trees on the deck or in the front yard on benches carved out of logs. We loved this place. Our only (small) issue was that while the house is professionally cleaned between visits, there were still areas (under beds, behind couches, under appliances, etc...) that could have been cleaned a bit more thoroughly. Enjoy this special place - It’s a real treat.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P.

23 Mar 2021

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Amazing getaway

I rented with my family and friends, we had an amazing time. Any questions I had, Donna and Mike would answer quickly, they are super nice and, they gave us some good recommendations about things nearby. Everything was close to the cabin, we had no troubles at all. We are definitely excited to go back for another getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

16 Mar 2021

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Great place

This place was simple, rustic and cozy. It had everything you need, and felt very comfortable for our large family.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jan 2021

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

Great Cabin in Great Location

The property was everything we were looking for in a cabin near Bear Valley. It was only a 15 min drive to the mountain. The only that I would complain about is that there wasn’t any linens on the beds. We totally forgot about bringing it with us and we had to contact friends to help us out. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great cabin getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Marian I.

19 Oct 2020

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Staying at Dorrngton

Remote and quiet location, spacious with lots of amenities. Overall enjoyed the time!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Ryan M., Vacaville

14 Oct 2020

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Love the Dorrington area

Rental process was quick and easy. Home was spacious and yet cozy. Will book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Donna Crivello

We are a family of 8 who cherish the mountains and what it has to offer. We enjoy being outdoors and spending time with family.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming up to Bear Valley area for the last 30 years, and decided to buy our cabin in beautiful Big Trees. We enjoy skiing,snowboarding, hiking, swiimming, and wakeboarding. These activities are all outside our front door. ( Almost)