SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS - BIG TREES VILLAGE
The Chesa Madrisa is a beautiful vacation home nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Big Trees Village in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, and resides at approximately 5,000 feet elevation. Featuring 3 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms, this Swiss inspired mountain home was custom built and can welcome 6 adult guests + 4 children.
This home has been well-run as a vacation rental for over 10 years with an experienced host and a high attention to detail to ensure that your vacation is memorable for all the right reasons.
The Chesa Madrisa is a great escape – fresh air & quiet solitude, with easy access to fun activities. The neighborhood of Big Trees Village borders Calaveras Big Trees State Park, just north of the town of Arnold, and approximately halfway between Bear Valley Ski Resort & the town of Murphys.
The Chesa Madrisa comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests (6 ADULTS MAX).
The Chesa Madrisa is the ideal getaway for travelers who are looking for a vacation home that meets a higher standard... Our home is available for short, mid, or long term stays. Monthly rates vary based on availability & season. Please reach out for additional information.
PREMIUM FEATURES
●3 bedrooms each with KING size bed & plush mattress topper
●3 bedrooms each have private attached full bathroom
●Siemens VersiCharge LVL 2 Universal Electric Vehicle Charger (Teslas - bring adapter)
●Amazing kitchen gear, from silverware to Vitamix - it's all there!
●Bed linens & plush towels (Cozy Earth sheets in primary bedrooms)
●Curbside trash & recycling
●Central AC with dual zones (on very hot summer days the larger & open main level cools to around 75-80 degrees, while the lower level bedrooms stay nice & cool)
●Wifi & 2 Smart TVs & a 3rd Roku TV in a bedroom
●Landline with free long distance (cell service very spotty up here, though Verizon is good)
●2 car garage with fairly level driveway & plow service in winter months
●Kids Toy Closet filled with games & activities (literally filled - 20 board games, puzzles, Legos, Brio train set, Lincoln Logs, play kitchen, dollhouse, pop up castle, arts & crafts)
●Large kitchen enables plenty of room to unpack your groceries & cook
●Power outage from storm or PGE? Built-in automatic generator for whole home
●Full size toiletries provided (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap) + basket of extras just in case anything was forgotten
●Kitchen & all 4 bathrooms feature Williams-Sonoma hand soaps & lotion sets
●All paper products are provided (and not the cheap stuff!) - no more running to the grocery to buy toilet paper on your vacation
●Wifi enabled thermostat so the home will be heated upon arrival in cool weather
●Dusk-to-dawn exterior lights so you don’t have to fumble with a lock box in the dark
●Wifi enabled security system so the alarm will be off prior to arrival
●Outdoor cameras to see screen shots of current weather - especially handy in winter months.
●Golden Poppy Pass for entry to Big Trees State Park
●Sno-Park Pass for access to local winter trails for sledding and snowshoeing etc
KITCHEN - A CHEF'S DREAM!
●KitchenAid double wall oven
●Vitamix blender
●Breville mini oven
●Breville microwave
●Set of Le Creuset ceramic bakeware
●Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee & Espresso Maker
●Keurig
●Mr Coffee
●Le Creuset french press
●Le Creuset tea kettle
●Williams-Sonoma pots & pans
●Bialetti Hot Chocolate Maker
●KitchenAid standing mixer
●KitchenAid Double Belgian Waffle Maker
●All-Clad 7qt Slow Cooker
●Black+Decker electric griddle
●Williams-Sonoma wok
●Williams-Sonoma cooking utensils
●Crate & Barrel dishware - Aspen collection
LAYOUT
The Chesa Madrisa opens to an inviting sitting area with tall windows and double-sided gas fireplace. This main level of the home features a half-bathroom, mudroom for ski gear, and a well-appointed kitchen overlooking the main living area & oversized sectional couch. The kitchen opens to the dining area with a table for six, which can be enlarged to accommodate ten guests. The dining area overlooks a TV area with patio access including Weber propane tank grill and outdoor patio table & chairs.
The entry has a flight of stairs down to the lower level, where the three bedroom suites are located & large hallway with "kids zone" for entertainment. Each bedroom has a king size bed and its own full-bath attached. The 1st bedroom also has a set of twin bunk beds for children (two additional twin size cots are available).
Many families have enjoyed multi-generational vacations at the Chesa Madrisa with grandparents in the far bedroom with a walk in shower, parents in the middle bedroom, and children all bunking up together in the 1st bedroom. The Chesa Madrisa does not accommodate more than 6 adult guests. There are 2 additional twin-size folding beds for children (guests #9 & #10).
The Chesa Madrisa has a two-car garage for guests, and a covered footbridge with steps leading from the garage to the main entry. The driveway is not steep, and in the winter snow season it is plowed with each fresh snowfall. There’s no better place to hunker down during an exciting snowstorm!
●Bedroom #1 - king bed & 1 set of twin bunks with attached full bathroom
●Bedroom #2 - king bed & attached full bathroom & Roku TV
●Bedroom #3 - king bed & attached full bathroom (walk-in shower)
FAMILY FRIENDLY
The lower level of the Chesa Madrisa has a "Kid Zone" featuring a fun red couch, TV area, and a closet full of toys, games, puzzles, and crafts. The garage has a mini-ping-pong table that can be set up anywhere a guest chooses. The closet in the 1st bedroom has a Baby Bjorn Portable Crib, Little Einstein Exersaucer, Baby Bjorn Babysitter, diaper changing pad to place on dresser, Cloud B Twilight Ladybug for bedtimes, bath toys, step stool, and red dinosaur humidifier. The dining room pantry has a high chair-booster combo seat for infants & toddlers.
FAQ
● The Chesa Madrisa has two exterior video cameras
● Primary Guest's email address is automatically added to quarterly newsletter & may unsubscribe at any time
● The Chesa Madrisa comfortably sleeps a maximum of 6 adults (& up to 4 kids with two in cots)
● Weekly curbside trash pickup & curbside recycling every 2 weeks
●The Chesa Madrisa is equipped with a generator in case of power loss during winter storm
●No RV parking
●Dogs are welcome - we bring ours! Recent flea treatment required - 2 dox maximum - $100 fee one dog/$150 two dogs
RESERVATIONS
All guests are required to pay a non-refundable 50% Reservation Payment, digitally sign contract & text/email photo ID within 24 hours of booking or same day if reservation is within 2 weeks. Large groups may be required to have refundable security deposit in addition to standard non-refundable Property Damage Protection insurance.
CHESA MADRISA LLC is a California limited liability company & this rental is managed by Hillary Gibson, Family Property Manager.
**Please note VRBO's AI sometimes overrides owner input information and photo titles. The most accurate details are in this listing description (notably we do not have 4 bedrooms and photos of Big Trees State Park are not on our property as VRBO indicates)** Any text under this line has been added by VRBO's AI and may not be accurate.
