Mtn House w/private pool close to hiking/lake/wine tasting + Large Game Room

Arnold, California
$672 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy a lovely, custom-built home nestled in the woods located on one plus acre in Arnold. The Chaffalu Home is only a 2.5 hour drive from the Bay Area. The home (3000’ elevation) is perfectly situated near Bear Valley Resort (27 miles) and Downtown Murphys Village (10 miles), known for their charming Main Street inclusive of high quality cuisine, boutique shopping, historic architecture and boasting over two dozen wine tasting rooms. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking,swimming in our private pool, local public-access lakes, skiing/snowboarding/sledding at Bear Valley Resort, 5 miles to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, approximately 2.5 hours to Yosemite and 3.25 hours to Tahoe.

The home has something for everyone: the peace and quiet of a small town, with charming restaurants nearby and wine tasting just a short drive away; plenty of outdoor activity options to choose from or just cozy up inside by the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. Kids will love the double bunk beds downstairs and huge playroom as well as large backyard with basketball court, sports equipment and toys.

The home was designed to accommodate two or three families comfortably:

Main/Lower level: Queen bedroom with new 40” smart TV and option to use full bath with shower/tub or separate half bath; kids room with double bunk-beds and room for an on-floor memory-foam mattress (located in the closet); fully-equipped kitchen with every small appliance and utensil needed (some spices if you have forgotten yours); recreation room with 40” smart TV with Wii console, Foosball Table, ½ shuffleboard table (grandpa made), family games, puzzles, coloring books/generous amount of art supplies, and space for an air mattress; full-size washer and dryer (brand new) in the laundry room; half bath; and incredibly spacious living room with big-screen TV with cable and a wood burning fireplace (firewood provided).

Upper level: Two King bedrooms with new 40” smart TVs in each room; full bathroom with shower stall.

The Kitchen: Stocked with everything you need to cook as if you were at home. Frying pans, pancake cast iron skillet, waffle maker, sauté pans, egg poacher,
deep sauce pan/steamer, steaming basket insert, blender, small food processor, juicer, rice cooker, pressure cooker, crockpot, electric wok, coffee mugs/cups, glasses, tumblers, speciality cocktail drink glasses, martini and margarita glasses, plates, bowls of various sizes, Tupperware, cookie sheets, pie pans, bread/loaf pans, Nespresso Machine, Drip Coffee pot and French Press, coffee grinder, microwave, double oven, platters, plastic pool tumblers/plates/baskets, marshmallow roasting sticks and food prep tools (garlic press, potato peeler, cheese slicer, tablespoons/teaspoons, measuring cups, wisks, spatulas).

Outside: Large deck/patio on two sides with patio furniture; in ground swimming pool (not heated and open May-September), plenty of pool lounge furniture and umbrellas; wood campfire pit and marshmallow roasting sticks and BBQ.

Additional amenities include:
- Free high speed internet: Xfinity broadband internet connection with download speed up to 150mbps
- Central heat
- Streaming of live and on-demand TV or log into your own subscription services
- Firewood
-Google Nest Mini
-Smart Lock coded just for you
-Hair dryers in 2 bathrooms
- Iron and ironing board, hangers, first aid kit
- Washer/dryer (brand new) with detergent

For children/babies:
-pack and play
-Stepping stools for the bathroom sinks
-infant baby bouncer
-Infant soothing portable swing
-Gate for the stairs (you must attach during your visit)
-High chair
-Basket ball and soccer ball along with other toys

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3100 Sq Ft (288 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Foosball Table Games Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Brenda S.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Nicely equipped kitchen. lovely lovely back yard ...and that play room was a god-send !!! We had a fabulous time !! Thank you for allowing us to use your fabulous home!!

  • Allen G.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    The property was everything we hoped for! Amazing outdoor space. Kitchen was well equipped and everyone was very comfortable. The only regret we have is not being able to stay longer.

  • Tracey

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    This is a perfect place to get away and relax with friends and family. The property is beautiful inside and out, with plenty of space for all. Our favorite part was hanging out in and around the pool. And I can’t say enough about Kathy as our host! She was a delight to work with.

  • Denise Y.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    This property is wonderful for a large group, a great family weekend getaway. The Host, Kathy is a great communicator and replied quickly to all questions. They have the house stocked with EVERYTHING you could possibly need, which was so appreciated.

  • Mayra M.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    What a property !!!! The place has everything you need to have a quiet getaway with the family. Has activities for all inside and out. The place is very clean and spacious. My 3 boys (4yrs-7yrs) didn’t want to leave!!! I can’t wait to book again ?

  • Kim K.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Host had great communication and house was lovely. We had a nice long family weekend there. Loved the kitchen, comfy beds, good seating, fun backyard and pool. Would stay again!

  • Briana A.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    This was our 3rd summer vacation at this house and we love it so much. It's clean, spacious, comfortable, and the pool area is excellent. I think our only complaint was that there's not enough room in the trash bin to accommodate multiple families. We ended up taking home a few bags of trash. Maybe 2 trash pickups during the week? Otherwise, Kathy is friendly and prompt with communication (and apologized about the trash situation and offered a solution during our stay), and the house is just fabulous!

  • Greg M.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    This is our second time staying here. The family loves the property; the pool was great to beat the heat, the kids had a blast shooting hoops and playing in the game room.

  • Madalena M.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We had a fun weekend.

  • Carly E.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    My family really enjoyed our stay. The pictures don’t do the house justice - the back yard is huge. It had everything we needed and the host communicated very well. We will definitely be back!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$672+
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