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Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!

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Welcoming Living Room - Welcoming Living Room
Garage available for guest use - Garage available for guest use
Dining Room - Dining Room
Private kitchen
Remodeled kitchen - Remodeled kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 894.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Arnold, California
  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Arnold Rim Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!

Welcome to Squirrel Away Haven, located in the Pinebrook HOA with summer lake access. Our cabin has been recently remodeled, so you'll enjoy a "like new" experience in the mountains! The primary bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom with shower/tub combo. The second bedroom not only has a twin bed, but also a bunk bed with a double on bottom, giving this room sleeping capacity of 3-4 people. The second bathroom has a full shower/tub combo. The living room has a sleeper sofa that will sleep 2 additional people as well. A new mini-split system offers heating and air conditioning throughout.
Additionally, the wood-burning stove in the living room will give you warmth all winter long.

The comfortable living room has space to fit the family, including a queen sleeper sofa. Enjoy cooking dinner in the kitchen with an open dining space and bar area, which accommodates 8. The front and back decks offer privacy with patio furniture for your enjoyment, including charcoal and propane bbq (guest to provide charcoal). Wi-Fi, Smart TV, DVD and VCR player. Only minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. There's something to do year-round!

Squirrel Away Haven is the perfect retreat for relaxation or to fulfill all your outdoor adventure desires.

Maximum Occupancy of 8 people includes sleeper sofa as sleeping space for 2 people.

Access Information: You will receive check-in instructions, including your access code for entry, 2-4 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Please be sure to check your junk/spam email, as sometimes these instructions end up there.

Pet Policy: Well-behaved and housebroken dogs welcomed, but must not be left alone (must be over 1 year old - max 2 dogs) with $50 non-refundable pet fee (please include in your reservation notes how many pets you're bringing, max 2).

Audio/visual cameras are on site (exterior only).

Tenant must be at least 25 years old to rent.

Communication: Property management will contact tenant by their preferred method of communication (personal email, text, etc.) to send a required rental agreement, check-in instructions, etc.

Payment (where applicable): A 2% surcharge (of the total transaction amount) will be added to your transaction charges when your credit card is charged. Upon booking, $300, plus the c/c fee, is due immediately and is charged to the credit card on file. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival (if you are booking a stay that is sooner than 30 days from the booking date, the full amount is due immediately & will be charged to your card on file). We will accept payment by check for the final payment, as long as your arrival date is further out than 45 days. If you wish to pay by check, please email our office immediately to advise us NOT to charge your card on file for the final payment. Please note that if your check is not received by the 30 day mark, your credit card on file will be charged, regardless of previous arrangement. All payments are due in full 30 days prior to your arrival.

Property manager

Sierra Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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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
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 deadlock

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and Murphys Creek Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Meadowmont Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Arnold, California

What's nearby

  • Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Arnold Rim Trail - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • White Pines Lake - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lube Room Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Giant Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Squirrel Away-Heat & Air, plus Lake Access! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Arnold Rim Trail. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Meadowmont Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiko C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended Weekend Stay
The cabin was perfect for our little family of 5 (parents 3 toddlers) for an extended weekend stay. The place was clean, the bunkbeds were perfect for the kids (they had a blast playing with the big bin of legos), and the beds were firm and very comfortable. Check-in was super easy - we had a bit of trouble finding the lockbox but was able to call the property management and they were very responsive. We also noticed the coffee maker was broken and the property manager was able to drop off a brand new coffee maker the next morning, which was so nice. The kitchen was fully stocked - it even had a fully stocked spice cabinet. We were there to spend time in the snow, so we drove to Spicer Snow park and Bear Valley Adventure Co for sledding, which was only 25-30 min drive. There's a supermarket down the hill when you come down Moran Rd - super convenient for grabbing food/supplies. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

A wonderful hideaway in the Redwoods
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the perfect place for you to get away from it all and enjoy the finer things the outdoors has to offer like hiking, skiing, and even wine tasting if you're so inclined. The neighborhood is incredibly quiet, secluded, and friendly while being close enough to all the things you want to do in the area. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
This property was totally clean and the posted photos are accurate. Plus the management was very thoughtful; they even turned on the A/C so the house was nicely cool before we arrived. (The weather was unusually hot). The little lake was lovely & also thoughtfully set up for small children. Our friends own a house a block away & close to Sequoia Woods, so the neighborhood is perfect for us as well! I will encourage other friends to rent this little house too! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yamiletth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall this place was great for our family. We weren’t too familiar with the Arnold area and found that if you’re staying there to go to New Malones it is a greater distance than we would have liked but would love this place again if we want to stay closer to Arnold and do Big Trees again as well. The one piece of feedback or clarification I will make is that it is advertised with ‘lake access’ which makes it sound as though the property is right at/near the water and it’s not. You do need to drive to access the ‘lake’ which is really small. However the home itself was cute and the space was what we needed. I’m unclear who I was in communication with, I assume the rental mgt company- but there communication was great and Derek was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family of 5
We stayed in Arnold to see a few days at Bear Valley. The house had everything we needed and the kids loved the bunk bed set up. Our kids are small still (3,5,7 years old) so the space was just right. If there were more adults or older children it might be a little tight. We would highly recommend this house for future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

lisa p.

Would stay again
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is one of the only VRBOs that I have stayed in that had every single kitchen appliance and spice you could think of. It made cooking so easy. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Vacation
We had a wonderful time at the Squirrel Away Haven.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cabin
We had a great time at this sweet cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vugar Z., Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Made nice memories with my family!
We booked this property to stay for our Yosemite trip even though it was 3 hrs away from Yosemite. The area was so nice and quiet at one point I was considering not going to Yosemite. The cabin is located in the redwood forest. There are couple of lakes, playground and even a golf course nearby. Grocery store is 10 minutes away. Very poor T-mobile reception but cabin's wifi was pretty fast. Inside the cabin was very cozy and equipped with everything you may need. From flashlights to hiking backpacks to helmet. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook steak, breakfast, even a cake. I also loved how Harman Kardon speaker sounded. We enjoyed our stay very much and will miss and hope we will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F., Mountain View, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Very clean, great showers, comfortable beds, air conditioners worked very well, which was great because it was hot. Beautiful setting! There were inner tubes etc. for use at the lake but the pump didn’t work to blow them up (seemed to be missing a part). The property manager told me that issue would be addressed and was very responsive when I texted with a number of questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Arnold, CA

Ken Davis Family for Celebration of Life
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were right next door to our sister, who was hosting the Celebration of Life for husband, Ken Davis who recently passed. It was perfect - comfortable, warm and cozy! We loved our time at Squirrel Away Haven!

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Cozy cabin with everything you need for a nice weekend trip. One thing I will say is the cooling systems in the rooms have lights that flash frequently which make it difficult to fall asleep. Overall a wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Couldn’t believe how well equipped the house ! It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

michelle r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen well stocked, comfortable bed!
The unit was clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with new housewares, appeared newly remodeled, and had everything we needed to make Thanksgiving dinner. It was nice to have the dish washer, too. The primary bedroom bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful due to its distance from the highway and very little traffic. The wood stove was easy to use and kept the place toasty and the mini-splits worked great, too. However the blinky lights on the sides need to be covered up better for at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Squirrel Away Haven Getaway
Another stay here at this wonderful house, full of amenities, comfortable, close to outdoor activities, remodeled kitchen adds a nice touch. The only minor glitch is the blinking lites on the new AC units light up the rooms all night. Thanks again Bill Randall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Palo Alto, CA

comfortable holiday getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 4, including two kids ages 6 and 9, were comfortable here over the long holiday weekend. The kids enjoyed the books and games and were comfortable in the bunk beds. The kitchen was well organized with everything needed for meal preparation. The master bed was quite firm. The heating kept us toasty. We didn't have any issues with our sensitive allergies. The place was very clean, and communication with Sierra Vacation Rentals was prompt and friendly. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Cosy and comfortable cabin. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the woods
We enjoyed our stay in Arnold. It was our first time in the area, and we’ll definitely be back. The cabin was great, well equipped, and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home, Great Location
We stayed over a long weekend and took the kids up to the snow. This home was spotless, very well equipped, and was perfect for our small family group. In early February, it was close to the snowline, and lake access was wonderful. We found it to be a great value we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time
Very nice cabin and well organized and good managers. We would come again. Janice Verity
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Palo Alto, CA

comfortable holiday getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 4, including two kids ages 6 and 9, were comfortable here over the long holiday weekend. The kids enjoyed the books and games and were comfortable in the bunk beds. The kitchen was well organized with everything needed for meal preparation. The master bed was quite firm. The heating kept us toasty. We didn't have any issues with our sensitive allergies. The place was very clean, and communication with Sierra Vacation Rentals was prompt and friendly. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Home
Home was comfortable, clean and easy to use. My only concern is the throw rugs - easy to trip on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin in the woods
Very nice cabin with lots of great amenities, like an Alexa for music while cooking and lots of games for the littles. There are even some rafts for the lake, but we didn’t need them since we had enough of our own this time! Kitchen is fully stocked and there are many fans to help cool the cabin in the evenings. The beds are very firm, so if you’re super sensitive, may want an extra blanket or two to soften them up a bit, but that’s such a small thing compared to everything else being so great! Wonderful location - we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at Sqirrel Away
Clean cabin, perfect size for family of 5. Peaceful quiet neighborhood, all amenities nearby. New Melones lake and Lake Alpine fishing hiking and fun only 30 minutes away. Thanks again for a nice stay. Bill Randall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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