Spacious Cabin, pvt lake access, movie rm, hot tub - Arnold

Our “Little” Giant Sequoia mountain home is named after the sequoia tree in the front yard. This Arnold getaway is only 2-3 hours commute from bay area with new updated furniture and clean house. Enjoy the tranquility of the backyard with spectacular hiking trails within walking distance. The private community lake is perfect for summer fun. We also have a nice 100" projector screen and projector with 5.1 surround sound. We follow Covid 19 related safety regulations.
Spend a day hiking, biking or doing water fun in private community lake and relax in the hot tub at our mountain cabin. Enjoy your drinks on the patio with spectacular views of sequoias, pines and cedars in the huge backyard. Bring out the chef in you and cook a meal in the fully equipped kitchen or just grab dinner from nearby restaurants and unwind with a movie in the entertainment room.

This is our family vacation home that we’re pleased to share with you! It’s not a hotel or a commercial property, we ask that you treat our home with respect. Thank you!

Highlights:

- 1950 sq ft with 3 bedrooms (1 king, 2 queen, 1 twin, 1 lounge bed, 1 bunk bed)

- 2.5 bathrooms (1 upstairs, 1.5 downstairs)

- Entertainment room (with split AC) with movie theater setting and indoor games dart board, mini game table with foosball etc.

- Hot tub (professionally maintained)

- Gas BBQ Grill with Propane tank

- No central AC, but portable AC in the living area, split AC in the game/entertainment room, ceiling fan in all rooms, 2 tower fans

- Xfinity broadband internet connection with download speed up to 150mbps

- 3 work areas with desks and computer chairs; downstairs setup has a monitor, keyboard, mouse

- Flat driveway provides excellent free parking in the winter months

- Quick access to local grocery stores and local restaurants in less than a mile

- Access to community lake (1 mile walk) with beach; requires car tags and personal tags (provided in kitchen drawer) during summer

Movie/Game Room (converted garage with split AC):

- Projector with 100” giant screen in a theater setting

- Reclining sofa plus loveseat

- Small Air hockey/foosball combo game table

- Electric fireplace

- Board games

General:

- Most of the furniture and beddings are brand new

- Portable AC in the dining area for those hot days. All bedrooms and Living room have ceiling fans.

- Check in with smart lock with access code specific to each guest

- Patio in the front yard, deck with patio furniture in backyard

- Hair dryer

- Essential amenities include iron and iron board, hangers, first aid kit

- Washer/dryer with detergent

- Luxury Bidet with heated seat and warm water in Master bath

For the little ones:

We provide wooden crib (no linen or pillow), pack n play with a basinet and a high chair for our infant guests. Please bring your own baby linens and wipe clean the surface before use. Do note that the cabin is not baby proof and does not have safety gates, outlet covers or table corner guards etc.. The game room has chairs, table, books, board games for the toddlers and young kids.

Nearby experiences within 30 mins:

(our recommendation for a nature loving family - start with a morning stroll through giant Sequoias in Big Trees State Park, hike Natural Bridges Trailhead, lunch at Murphys downtown and spend a leisurely afternoon at Sourgrass Recreation Area)

For the hikers and bikers: Arnold Rim Trail head within walking distance from cabin, Natural Bridges Trailhead near Vallecito

For family fun: Calaveras Big Trees State Park, skiing/snowmobile at Bear Valley ski resort, Spicer sno-park, Sourgrass day use area by the North Fork of Stanislaus river, zip lining at Moaning Caverns adventure park, Sierra Nevada logging museum

For water sports lovers: kayak/canoe/paddle boat/fishing at White Pines Lake and nearby community lake

For the adrenaline junkies: class IV white water rafting at North Fork Stanislaus River, cross country skiing at Bear Valley

For the downtown vibes: Ironstone Vineyard/winery, numerous wine tasting rooms, restaurants and shops at Murphys downtown

Note: No pets of any kind are allowed, please! This includes service, emotional or therapy animals.