Verified
10/10 Excellent
KeithandJen F.
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
KeithandJen F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Entire cabin
Bear House - Walking Distance to Snowflake Lodge, Pool,Lake and Recreation!
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Escape to The Bear House, a grand Sierra chalet surrounded by pines and filled with natural light. Unwind on the expansive deck with a BBQ, enjoy Netflix or games in the great room, or take advantage of nearby Snowflake Lodge's pool and lake activities.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102262 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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About this property
Bear House - Walking Distance to Snowflake Lodge, Pool,Lake and Recreation!
- No Driving Necessary! The Bear House Is Located Directly Across from The Snowflake Lodge, Pool and Lake! (fees apply) This grand chalet surrounded by pines is your perfect Sierra Getaway. Enter into the great room with soaring ceilings and a wall of windows to let the beauty of nature shine through. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths there is plenty of room for extended family and friends...the master is located on the main floor with a King bed, the queen and kids’ room with 2 doubles and 2 twins (bunks) are located upstairs + a cozy loft. Enjoy that family BBQ on the expansive deck while sipping a cool drink and conversing about the day’s actives. The Rec Center located right across the street includes a pool, lake, tennis/basketball/volleyball/bocce ball courts, ping pong, shuffleboard, movies at dusk a restaurant and much more. With easy access off of Hwy 4 it is a skier’s dream for a quick escape up the mountain to Bear Valley. Stay warm with Central Heat + Gas Log Stove and cool in the summer with Central Air.
Sleeps 10 Max 12, Dogs OK, No Smoking
Amenities Include: Snowflake Lodge (fees apply), WIFI, Roku, Netflix, Disney + Amazon Prime, DVD, Gas BBQ, Games, Toys
No check in on Christmas Day
Property amenities
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
Internet
- Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Games
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- On a lake
Things to do
- Tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Spelunking nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 2,262 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Arnold, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Arnold travel guide
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What's nearby
Arnold Rim Trail5 min walk - 0.5 km
Calaveras Big Trees State Park2 min drive - 2.2 km
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum3 min drive - 2.9 km- Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Ironstone Amphitheatre27 min drive - 29.8 km
Getting around
- Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)135 min drive
Restaurants
- Bistro Espresso3 min drive
- The Lube Room Saloon8 min drive
- Pizza Factory5 min drive
- The Mystic Saloon8 min drive
- Day-O Espresso & Smoothies8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear House - Walking Distance to Snowflake Lodge, Pool,Lake and Recreation! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bear House - Walking Distance to Snowflake Lodge, Pool,Lake and Recreation!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear House - Walking Distance to Snowflake Lodge, Pool,Lake and Recreation!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear House - Walking Distance to Snowflake Lodge, Pool,Lake and Recreation!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bear House - Walking Distance to Snowflake Lodge, Pool,Lake and Recreation! located?
Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arnold Rim Trail and Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Sequoia Woods Country Club and Golf Course and Sierra Nevada Logging Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Sliknix
22 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House- perfect location
We enjoyed our stay at the Bear House and we will hopefully stay there again soon!!! Beautiful house and an excellent location. Perfect for families who want to stay in Blue Lake…. And DOG FRIENDLY!Awesome.
Sliknix
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
House was as advertised. Very clean, great location. We loved our stay, thank you for having us.
Michael W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay
Jennifer W.
27 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Fam get away
photos are deceiving bushes and walkways are overgrown with shrub making climb up stairs to front door (only access) difficult. Nest thermostat broken keeps turning air on so cold in home would not stay off even if programed to. Kitchen is not as big as it appears. We had to vacuum floors and clean dishes before using facility. Beds where very comfortable, but would've liked a flat sheet to use on top of body instead of comforter as I'm pretty sure they dont wash bedspread comforter after each renter. Yuk. The house has a good floorplan, just needs quite a bit of TLC
Jennifer W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good
Nicholas A.
3 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at the house and we love the location. The house is awesome. We had a few issues because of the really bad snow storm that occurred while we were at the house. Unfortunately, we had to cut the vacation short due to the crazy amount of snow that fell while we were there. It wasn’t anyone’s fault, Mother Nature is undefeated. The power, internet and cell service were out for two and a half of the three days we were there. The house stayed warm with the gas fireplace and we used the bbq / gas stove to eat. It just wasn’t possible to stay through our trip without power. Cedar Creek was able to get us a few little battery powered lanterns and a couple of flashlights. I had to pay for a snowplow to get us out of the driveway which was 150. I was given a credit through VRBO for 120 in One Key Cash Points. We love the house and we hope to reserve it again in the future. It was just tough timing for this winter for our vacation. The house is 5 stars… we made the best of what we had for this trip.
Nicholas A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026