Spacious Arnold Retreat , Sleeps 18, 3 Private Acres

Arnold, California
$777 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

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Bath 4

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Sleep 20

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Night 2 nights

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Spacious Arnold Retreat | Sleeps 18 | 3 Private Acres

Tucked away on 3 private acres, this spacious mountain home offers the kind of getaway that's hard to find—peaceful, comfortable, and designed for spending quality time together.

With nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, there's plenty of room for everyone to spread out without ever feeling crowded. Whether you're gathering around the dining table, relaxing on the expansive back deck overlooking the forest, or enjoying a quiet morning coffee surrounded by nature, this home was made for reconnecting with family and friends.

The property backs directly to the Stanislaus National Forest and provides easy access to the Arnold Rim Trail, while still being just a short drive from Lake Alpine, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Murphy's, wineries, lakes, and everything the Arnold area has to offer.

After a day outdoors, unwind with a movie, challenge someone to a casual game of ping pong or foosball, or simply enjoy the quiet mountain setting. High-speed Xfinity Wi-Fi and multiple smart TVs make it easy to stay connected when needed—but the best part of staying here is often putting the devices away.

The home comfortably accommodates up to 18 guests, making it ideal for family reunions, multi-family vacations, ski trips, and weekend getaways with friends.

The Space

Designed with large groups in mind, the home offers six sleeping areas and multiple gathering spaces.

* 6 bedrooms plus additional sleeping space
* Sleeps up to 18 guests
* 3 California King bedrooms
* Bunk room sleeping 4
* Office with a comfortable queen bed and dedicated workspace
* Downstairs family room with queen sleeper sofa and twin bunk beds
* 4 full bathrooms
* Nearly 5,000 square feet of living space

The main level features over 3,300 square feet with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, the kitchen, dining area, and main living spaces—all on one level with minimal stairs, making it convenient for guests of all ages.

Downstairs offers an additional living area with a TV, foosball table, ping pong table, another bedroom, and a full bathroom, giving kids and adults their own space to relax.

Radiant heated floors keep the home warm and comfortable throughout the winter, and two on-demand water heaters mean plenty of hot water even with larger groups.

Outside, you'll find one of the home's best features: an expansive 1,100-square-foot deck overlooking the forest. With no immediate neighbors behind you, it's an ideal place to enjoy meals, morning coffee, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings.

Guests are also welcome to use:

* 3-car garage
* Cornhole
* Basketball hoop
* Snow sleds (seasonal)
* Outdoor chairs and umbrellas
* Guest Access

Guests have access to the entire home, garage, and surrounding property.

The long private driveway provides a peaceful setting well away from the road and neighboring homes. Parking is available for up to 6–7 vehicles between the garage and driveway.

Winter Travel

During the winter months (generally November through March, and occasionally into April), all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles are strongly recommended. The driveway is long and can become steep and snowy during storms. While snow chains may be required by Caltrans on nearby roads, AWD or 4WD vehicles are the safest option for accessing the property.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

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

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 20

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Laurie and Andy S.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    This home is absolutely stunning, we had a large group of 20. The house was equipped with everything we needed for a fun field weekend. It was so relaxing to sit out on the deck and look out to the forest. We will definitely be staying here again. 10 out of 10!!

  • Robert K.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Yes, any issue that arose was taken care of

  • Yolanda C.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    The house is ver spacious and feels very warm. Our host checked on us to make sure we had arrived and responded to any messages. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to revisit.

  • Melissa D.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    This was a great home for our family gathering. We celebrated Christmas early with 4 generations all in one home. There was plenty of space to enjoy family fun and togetherness, but still allow for quiet spaces if the little ones were sleeping. The kitchen was amazing, with literally everything we needed to cook a gourmet meal, serve it and the two ovens were a gift! The host even went above and beyond by decorating the home for Christmas for us prior to our arrival. We also loved that it was dog friendly, what a blessing to have that option. The neighborhood was beautiful, groceries super close by and many other fun sights within minutes. We'd love to stay again some time!

  • Karrie L.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    An amazing home! These hosts have thought of everything! Clean, fast response from host. Fully stocked kitchen and pantry! Comfy cozy living area as well as fantastic game room!

  • Craig L.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This house is really a home. The home is well appointed and well cared for. It's a pleasure working in a kitchen that has tools and utensils including any size pot or pan required. The Pantry is awesome. Plenty of bedrooms (we had 10 Adults and 6 children). Clean and beautifully appointed. The kids had a great time on the rope swing downstairs. WiFi is excellent. Cell service is spotty throughout the area. We had no T-Mobile service at the house (I did however have sattelite text service) Had a great time. I do highly recommend this home for a group sized 16.

  • Ashley H.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed here for my aunts 70th birthday and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house was lovely and had a ton of amenities. Owners were very accesible and helpful.

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    We stayed here with family during Christmas. We had a large group of 16 people and the home was spacious and had all of the amenities that we needed. The kids really enjoyed the game room. There is a trail nearby so we went on walks almost daily and the views were beautiful. The location was convenient near a market, Tesla EV Charger, and a short drive to Big Trees park and Murphy's town where there are lots of wineries and shops.The host was very communicative throughout our stay and even prior to our visit since we booked 8 months in advance to secure the location for our family Christmas. He was helpful figuring out some of our needs and made us feel welcome.I would highly recommend this place for large groups and if you like to have access to nature. It's a beautiful home in a beautiful location.

  • Claire W.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We have rented properties in this area for over 30 years for our Thanksgiving holiday. This was one of the best. It was beautifully furnished and equipped. The deck was an asset for allowing our little ones to be outside but safe. There was a life-sized stuffed bear inside which they loved after being reassured it was not real! We appreciated having bathtubs to bathe the little ones in. Parents of the little ones brought their own portable cribs, so we did not use the bunk beds. We appreciated the high chair we found. It was easy to improvise to suit our needs because of the number of rooms. We loved the large dining table and used it for every meal. We enjoyed being so near the hiking trails and did take one hike even though we could not locate a trail map. Be advised that cell phones on AT&T’s network do not work here. Verizon is fine. Wi-fi worked great. The area is very scenic. We traditionally spend time in Columbia State Park and Murphys which we recommend for those visiting the area. The instructions and owner responsiveness was very good. We had no problems.We are grateful that there are still people willing to rent their homes to parties like ours. Thank you!

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2023

    Stayed Nov 10, 2023

    We had the BEST time staying here. It’s pretty incredible when 11 adults and two 2-year-olds can share a space and not feel like they’re on top of each other. This home is spacious, gorgeous, well stocked with everything (if we come back, I can bring less random stuff!), and was the perfect getaway for our family. One thing that stood out to me was that there were plenty of private rooms too, when most listings will have several beds in one room and say it sleeps 10. There are so many comfortable rooms for adults here and I know our family really appreciated it. Plus, the kids loved running around all over the place and I felt like they were safe in controlled area. I can’t say enough nice things about it. I would just say that if you’re considering it… book it!

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