Grinning Bear Getaway w/ Rec Center Access!

Arnold, California
$249 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Grinning Bear Getaway, a bright and charming Swiss-Chalet-style cabin tucked beneath towering pines in the heart of Blue Lake Springs, Arnold. With level access, a spacious great room, a sunroom for morning coffee, three comfortable bedrooms plus a loft, and two decks for outdoor dining, this is the ideal year-round retreat for families, friends, and adventure-seekers. Whether you’re here to grill on the deck, watch snow settle through the chalet windows, or gather around thewoodstove after a day of exploring Calaveras Big Trees State Park, this cabin blends comfort, charm, and plenty of space.

✨ Highlights
• Sleeps 10
• 3 bedrooms + loft (queen beds, twins, bunk)
• 2 full bathrooms
• Sunroom for reading or sipping morning coffee
• Game loft with foosball and games
• Woodstove plus central heat
• 2 decks: front shaded deck + back deck with table & BBQ
• Dog friendly
• Blue Lake Springs location w/ Rec access (guest must pay access fee)
• Propane BBQ, patio furniture, picnic table
• Washer & dryer
•Streaming TV Service

Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 – Twin-over-full bunk + 1 standalone twin
Sleeping Loft - 1 Queen bed & 2 twin beds

Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 – Downstairs w/ Shower/tub combo
Bathroom 2 – Upstairs w/ Shower

Living Room / Great Room
A warm and open space ideal for gathering.
• Large chalet windows & tall ceilings
• Woodstove for cozy winter nights
• Central heat
• 60-inch TV with DVD player
• Board games, puzzles
• Couches + coffee table
• Lamps for evening reading

Game Loft / Sunroom
Rec space in the sunroom with Foosball table, games & puzzes.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Outdoor Living
Front Deck & Back Deck

Pet Policy
Dogs welcome! 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).

ℹ️ Guest Info
Blue Lake Springs Access requires daily fee per guest
Self check-in by access code (sent 2–4 days before arrival — check your spam folder)
Exterior cameras on site, primary guest must be 25+
We ask for a signed rental agreement after booking, and final payment is due 30 days prior

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Foosball Table TV
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ryan B.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 29, 2026

    This property was ideal for me. Tucked away in the beautiful trees of Arnold but easily accessible and private without being secluded. Many homes in Arnold have steep driveways or steep stairs but this cabin has a short, mostly flat driveway with only 3 short steps directly connected to an enclosed front deck which was great for my dog and coming and going during the stay. Plenty of space with a nice open floorplan. Rooms are comfy and they had everything I needed and more. It's a cabin feel without overdoing it, and has fun things that individuals, families, kids, dogs, or couples can all enjoy. Lastly, check-in and out was simple, great communication, and they had a very nice binder with WiFi and other helpful info which was clear and helpful.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$351+
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