Dean Way Chalet - Spacious & Family-Friendly in Blue Lake Springs

Arnold, California
$337 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

The Dean Way Chalet is a large and inviting cabin with three spacious levels in which you can spread out and enjoy. The chalet is set smack in the middle of the Sierras, and is surrounded by beautiful big trees all year round! The cabin is located in Blue Lake Springs in Arnold, California, and is waiting for you and your friends and family!

The chalet has 4 bedrooms, PLUS a loft, PLUS a full lower level with rec room and ping pong room! You can comfortably sleep 14-15 bodies in beds!

Bear Valley ski resort is only 25 minutes away from the cabin! In both winter and summer, it's a fabulous, family-friendly alternative to busy Tahoe resorts, and a MUCH easier drive! Outside this special cabin, in summer you are steps away from two lakes with beaches, as well as access to all the fabulous recreation that Blue Lake Springs has to offer. Tennis, basketball, swimming pools, shuffleboard, organized kids' activities, bingo nights, outdoor movies, playground, volleyball, Snowflake Lodge Restaurant, and more! Not to mention nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park and numerous golf courses. In winter there is snow all around the cabin and numerous sno-parks, cross country skiing trails, and of course, Bear Valley!

Of course, you don't have to leave the chalet at all to have a wonderful vacation in the mountains. The possibilities are endless -- you can enjoy a barbeque on the spacious deck and admire the tall trees surrounding the cabin, you can play in the snow all around the cabin during winter, you can make a fire and play games inside (puzzles and games are provided too), or you can swing on the authentic chair lift swing hanging from the deck. Our guests tell us that simply hanging out at the cabin is always a highlight of their vacations! And if you must work, we now have two separate workstations (desks and desk chairs) available to make it comfortable for you.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Toilet Paper
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Pickleball Court Rafting Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Hank W.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Sandy’s house was perfect for our extended family trip—four families with five kids fit comfortably. The game rooms were great for the kids (and adults!), and the house had everything we needed for a fun stay. The heat warmed the house easily, the beds were comfortable, and all the entertainment and appliances worked great. The drive up to skiing and sledding was straightforward, and staying below the mountain meant we didn’t have to bother with snow and ice at the house—just on the ski slopes where we wanted it. Sandy was very responsive and helpful, the directions were easy, and the wifi worked great. I’d highly recommend this house.

  • Nuraldin A.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    Cozy cabin in a great location.

  • Tammy B. K.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Yes the host was great! No bed sheets no towels! It was clean to look at! Found poopy under ware in the upper bed room. The cabin was beautiful and fun.

  • Judy C.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The cabin was cozy and good for a large family. The owner responded to my concerns in a timely manner. I had to contact them about some appliances not working (dishwasher). It was hot the weekend we were there and the refrigerator was old and barely kept cold, causing some of our food to go bad and had to be thrown away. My ice cream I bought in town turned to soup. We knew there was no A/C but some fans were not working and the ones that were working were very dusty. Maybe this is more of a winter cabin. When we were cleaning up we found leftover food under the furniture that was not from us. Overall the cabin was fun for a family getaway and we enjoyed the blue lake pool and beach area. But this cabin is in desperate need of updates, such as appliances, curtains on the bedroom windows(maybe black out ones would help with the heat) and screen doors on the downstairs main doors. The listing said there might be bats. I was very surprised there was no keurig. That is somewhat standard these days especially when you have a large group. This place is cute but needs some investment back into it for upgrades. Our family still had fun and made some great memories.

  • Sharon M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at the Dean Way Chalet! Plenty of room for all. Wifi worked great, owner was helpful and accessible for questions, overall a nice experience. Luckily it wasn’t too hot and there were plenty of fans, due to no AC. We really liked the game rooms and outdoor stuff for our day at the Blue Lake Springs Recreation area. We participated in a special event there, the Cardboard boat Regatta, which was a blast!

  • Mai M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Thankful there's wifi, otherwise you can't call other people. Cabin does get a little warm. My daughter came up and wanted to stay overnight (not the original plan) and contacting Sadra was easy, to get a hold for adding my daughter and granddaughter to the list of overnight visitors. Cooking was easy, beds are super comfy, cute little swing under the house for looking at the stars. TV's were easy to use. We had a large group, my kids, my mom, granddaughter (infant), and my friend and her son. All ages and everyone was well accommodated. Thanks for the great experience!Ps. I reccommend going to the free lake right off the highway, turn at Giant Burgers :)

  • Lauren Q.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    Easy to get to off of Hwy 4. Accurate listing. Lots of space for group, lower level game rooms a nice perk! Could use a deep clean in some areas, but overall reasonably clean.

  • Bridgett V.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Check in was easy, communication was great. We come to Arnold every year in a large group. Best to bring everything you'll need as far as hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels. The house had very minimal but it was also noted in the rental agreement as such may not be enough. The house could ues a deep clean more so than just a wipe down. There was plenty of pillows, bring extra blankets, as each bed excluding the futon has only 1 We'd stay again.

  • Paula R.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    This house was just perfect for our group of 3 families with kids ranging from 5 to 13. The downstairs game rooms were a hit, house had everything you could need, and there was so much room to spread out. It had a cozy comfortable feel. Hope to stay here again!

  • Stephanie M.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Lovely stay. Short drive to the snow.

  • Diem L.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    The cabin is huge and clean the neighborhood is quiet and safe the Lake at

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Includes taxes and fees
$337+
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